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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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Ann J. Olson

Ann J. Olson

Sep 25, 2016

Ann J. Olson September 25, 2016 died peacefully with her family and hospice caregivers by her side. Age 71 and longtime resident of Westland. Loving wife of Gary of 52 years. Dear mother of Sheri (David), Michael (Donna) and the late Danny. Mrs. Olson is also survived by her furry felines Ziggy and Callie. She graduated from Edsel Ford High...

Richard J. Kowalski

Richard J. Kowalski

Sep 24, 2016

Richard J. Kowalski, age 84. September 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Kowalski for 48 years. Loving father of Mary Beth (Chuck) Mascari and Matthew Kowalski. Dear grandfather of Angela, Joey, Anthony, Joseph, and Ava. Son of the late Joseph and Frances Kowalski. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday, September 28, 2016...

Michael John Gibson

Michael John Gibson

Sep 20, 2016

Gibson, Michael John. September 20, 2016. Age 54 of Southfield. Loving husband of Shelly of 23 years. Dear brother of Darwin. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ann Gibson, and sister Carole. Mr. Gibson was owner of Outdoor Motorsports and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. Memorial Service 4 pm Saturday, October 1, 2016, at First Baptist Church of...

Marvin Galbraith

Marvin Galbraith

Sep 16, 2016

Marvin Edward Galbraith. Age 42. September 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Tricia; loving father of Darrian and Victoria; dear son of Marvin & Linda; brother of Tammy (George) Chard, Sandra LeZotte; dear friend to Dennis LeZotte. Marvin met his wonderful wife, Tricia (Lombardi), while working in Wixom. The two married on August 16, 1997 and navigated through the many ups...

Shirley Mae Kuhn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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