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Recent Obituaries in Novi, MI
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Sheila C. Lennie
Jul 24, 2016
Lennie, Sheila C. July 24, 2016 Age 82 of Novi. Loving Daughter of the late Annie and Thomas Lennie. Also survived by many dear friends. Ms. Lennie retired after 40 + years from the Accounts Payable Department at Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. She enjoyed many trips, especially to Scotland and she embraced her Scottish Heritage. She was an avid QVC...
Nikolai Ivanov
Jul 24, 2016
Nikolai Ivanov died July 24th, 2016 after battling chronic respiratory issues. He was born in Russia in 1922 to Gregory and Maria. He was raised on the family's farm near the border of Estonia. When he was 17 years old, the family's property became occupied by German troops. He was ushered to Germany where he was forced to work in...
Patricia A. Greenwood
Jul 22, 2016
Greenwood, Patricia Ann, age 89. July 22, 2016. Born in Detroit, MI on April 23, 1927 to the late Theodore and Margaret King. Loving wife of the late Herbert Greenwood for 56 years. Dearest mother of Patricia (Dennis) Traczyk, Kathleen (William) Townsend, Julie Gorecki, Thomas (Elizabeth) Greenwood and Sharon (Robert) Sonnenberg. Beloved grandmother of Steven (Dr. Amy Neville) Townsend and...
Sharon K. Culbertson
Jul 22, 2016
Sharon K Culbertson. age 75 July 22, 2016 Beloved wife of Jim for 48 years. Dear mother of Dawn (Michael) Gonzalez and Jim (Shelly). Proud grandmother of J.P., P.J., Ian, Max, Reese, and Elizabeth. Sister of Tom (Care) McGrath, Greg(Kathy) McGrath, Michael (Elaine) McGrath, and Paul (Nancy) McGrath. Visitation at St. Joseph Church 830 S. Lafayette South Lyon Tuesday 10:00am...
Joseph M. Gasperich
Jul 22, 2016
Joseph M. Gasperich, age 56. July 22, 2016. Loving brother of Patricia (John) Colclough. Dear brother-in-law of Beth Gasperich. Mr. Gasperich is survived by many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences to www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com .
Anne E. Susick
Jul 21, 2016
SUSICK, ANNE E. July 21, 2016 Age 87 of Novi. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Bob (Kris) Susick Jr. Steve (Sharon) Susick, Greg (Kirsten) Susick and Dan Susick. Loving grandmother of Emma, Robert, Lindsey, Brett, Miranda, Lauren, Leo, Noah, Ava, Samantha and the late Bennett. Sister of Marge Callahan. Mrs. Susick enjoyed bowling and golfing. She...
Julia "Jules" Schmitz
Jul 18, 2016
Schmitz, Julia "Jules" July 18, 2016 Age 86 of Novi. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Dear mother of Christine Byrne, Barbara (Thomas) Bohrer and Alan Schmitz. Grandmother of Dawn Orman, Jon Perry, James Bohrer, Elizabeth Bohrer, J.C. (Tara) Byrne and Kate Byrne. Great-Grandmother of Justin Orman, Matt Orman, Lukas Orman, Graydon Byrne and Finley Byrne. Sister of Emily (Craig)...
Vincent A. Brown
Jul 14, 2016
Vincent A. Brown, age 85. July 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Catherine "Kathleen" Brown for 58 years. Loving father of Vincent A. Brown, Jr., Anita (Michael) Wheat, Barbara (Cliff) Davenport, and Karen (Cory) Reina. Dear grandfather of 15. Brother of Regis Brown. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 2:00pm...
Martha G. Mazur
Jul 13, 2016
Martha G. Mazur, age 91. July 13, 2016. Beloved wife of Paul Mazur for 43 years. Loving mother of Doug Harvey. Her special companion "TED". Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Tuesday, July 19, 2016 from 10:00 am until time of the Funeral Service 12:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan...
Lisa M. Telder
Jul 11, 2016
Telder, Lisa M. July 11, 2016 Age 54 of Novi. Loving wife of Jeff of 32 years Dear mother of Meghan and Katie. Daughter of Lois and the late Larry Mis. Daughter-in-law of Robert and Jane Telder. Sister of Eric (Cindy) Mis, Rick Mis, and Terri (Aaron) Coomer. Sister-in-law of Rick (Lisa) Telder and Scott (Kathleen) Telder. Aunt of Brandon,...
Donna Lillian Grubbs
Jul 11, 2016
Grubbs, Donna Lillian (Delling) July 11, 2016 Age 88 of South Lyon. Loving mother of Dale (Barbara) Knopsnider, Stuart (Martha) Knopsnider and the late Kathryn McFadden. Grandmother of Kristen Nadolski, Jason (Erin) Knopsnider, Johanna (John) Molnar, Sara and Matthew Knopsnider. Great-grandmother of Alana, Annie, Maximus, Asher, Charlotte and Felix. Sister of Duane Delling and Gerald (Lynne) Delling. Preceded in death...
Sofia Margaret Deoliveira
Jul 5, 2016
Sofia DeOliveira, age 14, July 5, 2016 after a lenghty illness, Aicardi Goutierres Syndrome. Loving daughter of Margaret and the late Augusto DeOliveira. Dear sister of Alexandro, Gabriela, and Eduardo DeOliveira. Granddaughter of James and Jeanette Schafer, Americo Pais, & Maria Amelia Da Silva. Visitation Sunday July 10, 3pm to 7pm at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Avenue,...
Larry R. Rickard
Jul 2, 2016
Rickard, Larry Died July 2, 2016, at 80 years old. Born in Pontiac, Michigan to Parents Virginia and Claude Rickard (deceased). He leaves his wife of 57 years, Virginia (Vicki) Rickard, children, Tracy (John) Pegues, Greg (Suzy) Rickard, Kristy (Jason) Conti. Grandchildren, Paul and Andrew Rickard, Hannah and Alex Conti. Siblings, Claudette (Loren) Bray, Judy (Bob) Noll. Attended GMI retiring...
James L. Mcinerney
Jul 2, 2016
James L. McInerney, age 84. July 2, 2016. He was born in Detroit on September 14, 1931, and graduated from University of Detroit High School in 1949, the University of Michigan in 1954, and the Detroit College of Law in 1977. He began his business career at Detroit Bank & Trust Company in 1954, and moved to Ford Motor Company...
Peter Angelo Sistis
Jun 28, 2016
Peter Angelo Sistis passed from this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 94. He was able to thoroughly enjoy his life until a gall stone blocked a duct 2 weeks ago. His life began of Greek immigrant parents in Boston, Mass. where he was raised in an apartment above his father's diner. Upon high school graduation...
Phyllis B Trestler
Jun 26, 2016
Trestler, Phyllis B. Age 92 June 26, 2016. Loving wife of Thomas E. of 70 years. Dear mother of Thomas P. (Linda) Trestler. Grandmother of Travis (Becca) Trestler, Wes (Jen) Trestler, Paige Trestler and Chloe (Eric) Ridenour. Great grandmother of Isabell Walters, Audrey and Gabrielle Trestler. Dear sister of Catherine Manchester. Preceded in death by parents Russell and Mary Blichfeldt...
William Porter Ahern, Jr.
Jun 26, 2016
William Porter Ahern Jr. June 26, 2016 Age 94 of Novi. Beloved husband of Melva of 69 years. Loving father of Robert (Ann) Ahern and Kathryn (Rai) Seidel. Grandfather of Meghan and Mallory Ahern, Cynthia Seidel and Christopher (Amanda) Seidel. Great Grandfather of Liliana. Dear brother of Barbara (Richard) Fekete. Preceded in death by daughter Cynthia Gilliland and Granddaughter Chealsea....
William Allen Bietler
Jun 17, 2016
William Allen Bietler, born February 4, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Married to Patricia for 55 years, they built a wonderful family. Daughters Kris (Henry), Kathleen (Jerry) and son Bill (Tina). He also has four grandchildren that he loved spending time with and spoiling; David, Claire, AJ, and Casey. He graduated from Henry Ford Trade School and University of Michigan Dearborn...
John Robert Beach
Jun 17, 2016
Beach, John R. June 17, 2016 age 72 of Novi. Loving husband of Kathleen of 50 years. Dear father of Lisa (James) Beach Amin. Dearest Papa of Allison. Preceded in death by his parents Gertrude and John Beach and his mother in law and father in law Mike and Tillie Lempicki. John graduated from Benedictine in 1963 and he enjoyed...
Robert J. Brzezniak
Jun 16, 2016
Robert J. Brzezniak, age 87. June 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Betty Brzezniak for 64 years. Loving father of David (Sandi) Brzezniak, Nancy Brzezniak, Kathleen (Michael) MacDonald, and Lisa Brzezniak. Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Ian, Alexi, and Trevor. Brother of Raymond (Gail) Brzezniak. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from...
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