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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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Patricia A. Perez
Feb 2, 2016
Perez, Patricia Ann of Walled Lake, Michigan passed away on February 2, 2016 at the age of 69 surrounded by family and friends from a short but brave fight with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents William & Ann Gillespie. Patricia is survived by her sons John and Robert, daughter-in-law Deedee, grandchildren Brandon, Olivia, and Isabella, sisters-in-love...
Maximilian Mize
Feb 2, 2016
Mize, Maximilian "Max" February 2, 2016 Age 75 of Novi. Beloved husband of the late Ruby. Loving father of Michael (Sherry) Mize, Vicki Hartsoe and David (Lori) Mize. Grandfather of Robbie (Molly) Mize, Jimmy (Lisa) Mize, Mikey (Alexis) Mize, Melissa Hartsoe, RJ Hartsoe , Macy Mize and Madison Mize. Mr. Mize retired as Supervisor for the Wayne County Road Commission....
Ramon Garcia
Feb 1, 2016
Ramon Garcia, age 86. February 1, 2016. Beloved husband of Elizabeth J. Garcia for 62 years. Loving father of George (Susan) Garcia, Gregory (Katherine) Garcia, Gary (Cindy) Garcia, Suzanne Giossi, Geoffrey (Pamela) Garcia, Gerald Garcia, and Donna (Ted) Steffens. Dear grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 4. Brother of Marcy (George) Redlawsk, Beatrice Ward, and Rupert (Shirley ) Garcia....
Adah "Lou" Badgley
Jan 30, 2016
Adah "Lou" Badgley Age 86 January 30, 2016 Beloved wife of the late Ransom Leroy for 61 years. Dear mother of Terry (Jack) Garcia, Trudy (Paul) Collins, Carol (Joseph) Adorjan, Cathy (Eric) Dukatz. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Andrea), Tim (Kim), Kristen, Brian (Kelly), Matthew (Krystie), Kaelyn, Christopher (Emily) and Erin. Great grandmother of Kenley, Kienan, Owen, and Brooklynn. Daughter of...
George R. Bell
Jan 28, 2016
George R. Bell, of Arcadia, Michigan, was an Army veteran and life-long educator. He passed away at 88 years old on January 28, 2016. He is survived by Ruth, his wife and soul mate of 66 years. Survivors also include their three children, Steve (Luda), Kathy (Marty) and Robert (Gail) along with grandchildren Christopher, Taylor, Julia and Kameryn. George was...
Willam Paul Ames
Jan 24, 2016
Ames, William Paul Age 75 January 24, 2016, in San Diego, CA. Bill was born on August 24, 1940 in Michigan to the late Gladys(Hertz) and Horace Ames. Mr. Ames used the GI bill and graduated Suma Cum Laude from San Diego State University with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts and later obtained his Masters Degree. He taught at...
Ellen Anne Rumball
Jan 22, 2016
Ellen Anne Rumball (Schoeninger ) devoted wife of the recently deceased Fred I. died on January 22, 2016. Dear sister of the late Patricia Schoeninger, M. Dolores Gotts, Carolyn Trentman and Nancy Soloy. Survived by sisters Lois Greening, and Cathleen Hasse and her brother Carl J. Schoeninger. 15 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews and five great great...
Richard "Rick" Tymoc
Jan 19, 2016
Richard "Rick" Tymoc Beloved Husband of Jean Begian Tymoc. Dear Father of Christina (Andy) Plumer, Elizabeth "Liz" Tymoc and Michael (Ashley) Tymoc. Dear Grandfather of Maya Plumer Dear Son of Rose and the late Michael Tymoc Dear Brother of Larissa (Gregory) Kuprianiak and Nina (Joseph) Miklos In State Friday 2-8pm with Prayers at 7pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...
Fred I. Rumball
Jan 18, 2016
Fred I.Rumball died peacefully on January 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Ellen Anne (Schoeninger). Dear sister of Sally Flaherty, fond brother-in-law of the late Dolores Gotts, Carolyn Trentman and Nancy Soloy. Also survived by in-laws Lois Greening, Cathleen Hasse and Carl Schoeninger, 15 nieces and nephews, 21 great nieces and nephews and four great great nieces and nephews. Fred was...
Joseph Robert Kristofik
Jan 16, 2016
Joseph R. Kristofik, age 89. January 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Julia Kristofik for 43 years. Loving father of Joanne (Farouk) Tootia, Joseph (Carol) Kristofik, Michael (Kathy) Kristofik, Robert (Catina) Kristofik, Karen (Mike) Leskie-Lantelli and the late Mary Lousie Kristofik. Dear grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 4. Brother of Edmund (Mary Ellen) Kristofik. Visitation at the...
Carol C. Higley
Jan 16, 2016
Higley, Carol C. January 16, 2016 (suddenly). Loving Mother of Robert C. Higley, Jr. and Cheryl L. Beeman (David). Very proud Grandmother of Matthew Higley, Hannah, Briana and Erin Beeman. Dear Sister of Margaret Miller and proud Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by Brother, James H. Scott and Son, Scott Michael Higley. Carol was Secretary-Treasurer and...
James Louis Bretz
Jan 14, 2016
Bretz, James L. "Jim" January 14, 2016 Age 90 of Brighton. Loving husband of Nancy for 66 years. Dear father of Robert(Betsy) Bretz, Ronald (Leslie) Bretz, Daniel(Marci) Bretz and Margaret (Thomas) Convery. Grandfather of Katy, Max, Elissa, Sarah Emily, Allison, Jimmy, Maureen, Elizabeth, Christine and Patrick. Great-Grandfather of Henry, Charlotte and Lucy. Preceded in death by grandsons, Jeffrey and Matthew....
Larry Peters
Jan 12, 2016
Larry Peters, age 80. January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of the late June M. Peters for 43 years. Loving father of Suzanne Nichols, Roy Peters, Mark (Dawn) Peters, Patricia (Scott) Gardner, Joanne (John) Lamoreaux. Dear grandfather of Brittany, Allison, Eric, Emily, Rebecca, Kevin, Ryan, Jessica, Alexx, and Amanda. Brother of Thomas Peters. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...
Aileen Mary Mueller
Jan 12, 2016
Aileen Mary (Lannen) Mueller Age 95 of Northville; died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Aileen was born in Detroit, MI on April 16, 1920. Daughter of the late Joseph P. Lannen and Irene (Karlek). Graduate of St. Mary's of Redford High School (1937), Marygrove College (1941). Married to Harry S Mueller for 62 years. Long-time member of St. Mary's of Redford...
Msgr. Edward J. Baldwin
Jan 8, 2016
Baldwin Edward J. Msgr. Age 85 January 8, 2016 Son of the late Charles P. & Mary R. Baldwin. Brother of the late Mary Edna Baldwin. Msgr. Baldwin served in many parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit and held numerous positions in the Diocese. He was a long time professor and spiritual director at the Sacred Heart Major Seminary. Msgr....
Mary Jo Hartman
Jan 6, 2016
Mary Jo Hartman January 19, 1959 January 6, 2016 Despite a nearly four-year battle with ovarian cancer Mary Jo Hartman pursued postgraduate studies for a master's degree in social work, receiving her diploma from Wayne State University just weeks before she succumbed to the disease. Known by all for her upbeat outlook, she continued working two part-time jobs, pursuing the...
Eric N. Wollenweber
Jan 6, 2016
Wollenweber, Eric N. January 6, 2016 age 55 of Detroit.Eric was born June 24, 1960 to the late Norman Wollenweber and Elaine Caldwell. Beloved husband of Mary (Evens). Loving father of Nicole (Jason) Jones. Grandfather of Blake. Dear brother of Michelle (Dan) Sullivan. Uncle of Mary and Danielle. He was preceded in death by his brother Gregory. Eric worked at...
Mary Ann "Rusty" Singer
Jan 6, 2016
Mary Ann (Rusty) Meyer Singer, beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, peacefully passed away during the early morning hours on January 6 with her beloved twin brother, Michael, at her side. Mary Ann spent her final years in Ypsilanti, Michigan, but her heart was truly in Petoskey where she spent the majority of her life. She was born in Cleveland,...
Madonna L. Youngson
Jan 4, 2016
Madonna L. Youngson Age 96 January 4, 2016 Dear wife of the late George S. for 63 years. Mother of Joanne (Dave) Gorshek, Diane Youngson, Karen Stockman, Gary Haskell and the late Connie Spencer (Herb) and Ronnie Haskel. Grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 18 and great great grandmother of 5. Madonna was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed...
Beverly May Whitson
Jan 2, 2016
Whitson, Beverly "Bev" January 2, 2016 age 88. Born March 15, 1927 in Detroit Michigan to the late Gerald and Maybelle Bombard. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Denise (Chris) Shull, Gail (Thomas) Kassin, Brian (Kimberly) Whitson and Dawn Lampe. Grandmother of Nicholas Shull, Justin(Zoe) Shull, Nathaniel(Alexis) Shull, Trevor Shull, Travis(Sarah) Shull, Jae and Kirt Kassin, Courtney(Rob)...
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