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Recent Obituaries in Novi, MI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Novi, MI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Shirley Mae Kuhn
Sep 12, 2016
Shirley Mae Kuhn Born June 22, 1932 Transitioned on September 12, 2016 With sorrow in our hearts to lose her physical presence yet great joy for her to be free of pain, our beloved mother Shirley Mae Kuhn passed away peacefully. She was a loving & devoted wife of 47 years to Robert John Kuhn who passed in 2001. Survived...
Constance Irene Ragusa
Sep 10, 2016
Ragusa, Constance Irene. Age 84, September 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Vincent J. Ragusa and the late Clyde Smith. Loving mother of Kimberly Meszaros, Dawn Hone and Mark (Becci) Smith. Step-mother of Caren M. Ragusa. Grandmother of Isabelle and Olivia Meszaros, Zachary and Rachael Hone and Carly Smith. Dear sister of Helen (Joseph) Marcucci and Eugene Gariepy. Preceded in death...
Timothy Alan Harper
Sep 9, 2016
Harper, Timothy A. Officer Badge #200, September 9, 2016, age 50, of South Lyon. Loving father of Kayla and Matthew Harper. Dear son of Karen Harper. Brother of Brenda Johnson. Uncle of Andrew Johnson. Preceded in death by father Jimmie Harper. After graduating with a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University in 1990, Tim began his career...
Carolyn Marie Schooley
Sep 9, 2016
Schooley, Carolyn M. (Early) September 9, 2016 age 85 formerly of Jackson. Beloved wife of the late Nichols. Loving mother of Thomas (Sheila McCartan), Kathryn (Karl) Ankrom and John (Sheila). Grandmother of 8 and Great-Grandmother of 13. Sister of Judy (Bud) Drake, Helen (Ken) Steig and the late Pauline Hanson. Dear close friend of Hugh Auxier. Memorial Service 2pm Friday,...
Al Morelli
Sep 8, 2016
Al Morelli, age 87. September 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Wanda G. Morelli for 63 years. Loving father of Al (Lynda) Morelli, Rusty (Diane) Morelli, and Tammy (Todd) Tutten. Dear grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 9. Memorial Gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Sunday September 18th from 11:30am until the memorial service...
Bruno S. Borowiec
Sep 5, 2016
Bruno Borowiec, age 93. September 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Helen Borowiec for 66 years. Loving father of Richard (Patti) Borowiec and Dr. Robert (Jane) Borowiec. Proud grandfather of Jamie (John) Tomczyk, Steven Borowiec, Jennifer (Andy) Jones, Erin (Jake) Larson, and great-grandfather of Avery Borowiec, Jemma Larson, Darcy Jones, and Kyla Larson. Bruno simply enjoyed having a good time with...
James Eugene "Gene" Kerwin
Aug 30, 2016
Kerwin , James Eugene "Gene". Age 86. August 30, 2016 . Beloved husband of Barbara of 58 years. Loving father of Katherine (Frank Flenna) Kerwin, Timothy (Gerelle), David (Marie), Maureen (Robert) Johnson, Anne (Antonio) Bonfiglio and Steven(Jennifer Fowler) as well as the late Sarah and Gwenn. Grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather to 6. Dear Brother of the late Ellen Mitchell....
Dale Pacynski
Aug 27, 2016
Pacynski, Dale. Age 63. Twenty-year resident of Wixom passed away in Wixom on August 27, 2016. Dale was born to the late Ernest and Joanna Pacynski in Detroit. He spent his formative years in Detroit and went on to study electrical engineering, ultimately receiving his degree from Siena Heights University. He started his career working for Ford Motor where he...
Michelle "Shelley" Rene` Trainor
Aug 22, 2016
Michelle R. "Shelley" of Novi, Age 47, after a 10 month battle with ovarian cancer, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 22, 2016. Shelley is survived by her husband Chris, her three children Jack (17), Jeffrey (15), Lauren (12), mother Nancy Foley, brother Todd Foley, (Maylanie), niece Celia, uncle Ron Sossi, father Tim Foley (Amy),...
Amy Lyn Brede
Aug 21, 2016
Amy Lyn Brede age 39 of Ferndale August 21, 2016. Loving daughter of Dennis and Janet Srednicki. Dear sister of John. Family will receive friends 2-9 pm Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248 348 1800. In state Friday, August 26, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi 10:00am until...
Leslie "Les" John Menyhart
Aug 19, 2016
Leslie J. "Les" Menyhart, Age 90 of Novi. Beloved husband of Marion of 67 years. Dear father of Linda Lenell, Leslie (Lorri) Menyhart, Jeffry(Susann) Menyhart and Gerard Menyhart. Grandfather of Robert(Amy), Leanne(Jamie), Lauren(Mike), Jessica(Jeff) and Alek. Great-Grandfather of Norah, Matilda, Maeve, Olivia, Ethan, Peyton and Ava. Dear brother of Ernest(Lillian) Menyhart . Also survived by brother-in-law, sister-in-law, cousins, nieces and...
Clare Elizabeth Hardy
Aug 18, 2016
Clare Elizabeth "Betty" Hardy August 18, 2016 Dear mother of Dan Beloved companion of the late Hank McNally. Sister of Mary Corcoran, and the late John East and Sally Hungerman. In state at St. James Church 46325 W 10 Mile Rd, Wednesday from 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy at 10:30am. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery Southfield Michigan. Donations in memory of...
Dominic M. Soave
Aug 13, 2016
Dominic M. Soave, age 90. August 13, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Louise Soave for 60 years. Loving father of Frances (Robert) Sulak, Robert (Sue Ann) Soave, Madlyn (Christopher) Holton, Janet Soave, James (Tamera) Soave, and the late Richard Soave. Dear Grandfather of Heather (William) Venner, Jeremy (Gina) Sulak, Christopher (Emily) Soave, Scott (Grace) Soave, Matthew (Lisa) Sulak, Natalie...
Irene Ann Hilliard
Aug 10, 2016
Irene Ann Hilliard Surrounded by family and loved ones, Irene Ann Hilliard passed away peacefully on the morning of August 10th, 2016. She had just celebrated her 88th birthday on July 26th. Irene was born in 1928 in the heart of Detroit. The eldest child of Catherine and Frank Papierniak, Irene grew up in a Polish neighborhood on the west...
Ann C. Trainor
Aug 9, 2016
Ann C. Trainor, age 92. August 9, 2016. Beloved wife of Neil Trainor for 59 years. Loving mother of Patricia (Henry) Tucker, Jim (Diane) Trainor, Susan (John) Holt, Dan (Jeanne) Trainor, and Kathy (Scott) Fink. Dear grandmother of Daniel, Brian, Jordan, Travis, Ryan, Alison, Gemma, Rachel, Katrina, Natalie, Portia, Lauren, and David. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...
Sylvain Kim Hoang-Gia
Aug 8, 2016
Hoang-gia, Sylvain Kim August 8, 2016, Age 51 of Novi. Beloved Husband of Loan. Dear father of Julien. Mr. Hoang-gia was an Engineer in the automotive industry. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 am at St. James Catholic Church 46325 Ten Mile Rd. Novi. Family will receive friends 10 am until mass time at church. Visitation will also be Saturday 1-5 pm...
William Henry Newton
Aug 6, 2016
Newton, William Henry. Age 55. Resident of Farmington Hills passed away on August 6, 2016. William was born on August 7, 1960 to Thomas and Catherine Newton in Uxbridge, Canada. Dear husband to Colleen; loving father of Christopher (Jessica Matthews) and Andrea; dear brother to Tom (Eve) and Bruce (Denise). Services for Mr. Newton will be held at a later...
Doreen May Hux
Aug 5, 2016
Hux, Doreen M. August 5, 2016 age 78 of Port Huron. Loving wife of the late Norwood Hux Sr. Dear mother of Norwood(Ruth) Hux Jr. Darlene(Randy) Anglebrandt,David (Dallas) Hux Charlen(Todd) Odle, Madonna Shiner and Monica Buckley. Grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Sister of Margaret Gunn and Norman(Naomi) Balkwill. Preceded in death by children, Charles, DeFawn and Michael, brother Albert Odbert....
Ralph T. Petty, Sr.
Jul 30, 2016
Petty, Ralph T. Sr. July 30, 2016 age 87 of Auburn Hills. Loving husband of the late Joanne (Condon). Dear father of Julianne (Martin), Meribeth (Paul), Tom (Cindy), Lesa, Tony (Linda), Andy (Jeanne) and Angela (Kevin). Grandfather Erin, Shannon, Caitlin, Rafe, Andrea, Julia, Paul, Laura, Cristen, Anthony, Quynn, Kayla, Drew, Luke, Matt, Jessie and Shawn. Great grandfather of Simon, Claire,...
Lillian Emma Turczyn
Jul 28, 2016
Turczyn, Lillian E. July 28, 2016 Age 94 of Farmington Hills, formerly of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Anthony, Dear mother of Sally (William) McInnes, Elizabeth (John) Bokram, Douglas (Dixie) Mullen and Janet (Thomas) Burns. Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 5. Sister of Irene Streit. Preceded in death by parents, Carl and Emma Wesche and 1 sister and...
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