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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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William Henry Newton

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

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.

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

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...

Sheila C. Lennie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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