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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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Opal Van Duren

Opal Van Duren

Jan 1, 2016

VAN DUREN, Opal McDonald, Age 91, of Lyon Township, died January 1, 2016 in Novi, Michigan. Survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald J. Van Duren, Opal was born in Lansing, MI to Nona and Elza McDonald. She lived in Lansing and worked for Michigan Bell until 1952. Opal then moved to Holland, MI, where she and Don raised...

Joanne Frances Mulligan

Joanne Frances Mulligan

Jan 1, 2016

Joanne Mulligan (Trzcinski) 84 January 1, 2016 Dear daughter of the late Faustin and Apolonia Trzcinski Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Mulligan Jr (2001) Loving mother of Kathleen Mulligan, Mary Beth Mulligan, Thomas J. Mulligan III, Patrick (Cindy) Mulligan, Matthew Mulligan, Monica (Todd) Muchow and Brian Mulligan. Grandmother of Nathaniel and Noah Dreyfuss, Michael Johnson, Jessica (Dan) Kahl,...

Robert "Bob" L Fallis

Robert "Bob" L Fallis

Dec 31, 2015

Fallis, Robert L. "Bob" passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on December 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia, Dear Old Dad of Virginia and Wayne (Jenny) and Grandpa of Charlie and Grace. Uncle of Alex (Staci) DeLisle, Claire DeLisle, Susan Amaro, Jeff, David and John Fallis. Great Uncle of Camden and Kiley DeLisle. Preceded in death by parents,...

Martha L. Hoyer

Martha L. Hoyer

Dec 23, 2015

Martha L. Hoyer, age 76. December 23, 2015. Beloved wife of Raymond C. Hoyer for 54 years. Loving mother of Kim (Joe) Morcom, Cathie (James) Hall, and the late Kris Hoyer. Dear grandmother of Ray, Stephanie, Sammi, and Jim. Sister of Kenneth (Lois) Fultz, Elizabeth Hansen, and Faye Cannon. Mrs. Hoyer was a member of the Novi City Counsel for...

Patricia M Lewis

Patricia M Lewis

Dec 23, 2015

Lewis, Patricia Marie, A long-time Novi resident, Patti was born on February 28, 1943 in Detroit to the late Madeline and Frank Kondracke. Her younger sister, Madeline Susan Kondracke, is also deceased. Her surviving cousins are Maureen Wakenell and James A. Armstrong. Patti joined her heavenly family on December 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis as well...

Joseph Sinelli

Joseph Sinelli

Dec 22, 2015

Joseph Sinelli Age 86 After a long battle with Parkinson Joseph passed away on December 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Iris. Dear father of Gary (Cynthia), Denise, and Larry. Step father of Conni (Tom) Rossi, Vikki Farber and Deborah (Bruce) Michel. Proud grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Lawrence (Dorothy). Mr. Sinelli was a veteran of...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Jones

Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Jones

Dec 19, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Jones Age 85 December 19, 2015 Beloved wife of Henry C. Jones Dear mother of Linda (Jeff) Reichard, Laurie, Gary (Cindy). Proud Grandmother of Becky, Joe(Emily), Dana, Stacie(David), Lindsey, Aaron, Kaitlyn and Karly great-grandmother of 5 Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Monday December 28th from Noon until the funeral service at...

Arlene Lois Roach

Arlene Lois Roach

Dec 18, 2015

Arlene Lois Roach December 18, 2015 Beloved wife of the late William. Dear Mother of Jack (Diana) Langley, Lori (Ed) Krawczk and the late Robert Langley. Mother in law of Pam Langley. Proud grandmother of LIsa, Richard, Stephen, Kathryn, and Ryan. Great grandmother of Cameron, Brooke, and Bailey. Sister of Patricia,(the late Lovell) Nephew. Mary Ellen Siroti, Joan Tosolot, Thomas...

William "Bill" G. Shoemaker

William "Bill" G. Shoemaker

Dec 15, 2015

William "Bill" G. Shoemaker, age 65. December 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda M. Shoemaker for 35 years. Loving father of Leslie (Nicholas) Riggs, Adam (Deanna) Shoemaker, and Amy Shoemaker. Dear grandfather of William. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 3:00 –...

Anna Winklerprins

Anna Winklerprins

Dec 15, 2015

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John Paul Vestich

John Paul Vestich

Dec 14, 2015

John Paul Vestich Age 37 December 14, 2015 Beloved husband of Lisa. Dear father of Kendel and Jeremy. Loving son of Rebecca and James Mark. Brother of Jessica, James, Rachael (Joseph) Contratto. Proud uncle of Stevie Ray, Roger, Robert and Alex. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 4-8pm. Funeral will be Saturday at noon...

Virginia D. Corte

Virginia D. Corte

Dec 12, 2015

Corte, Virginia D. Age 93. was reunited with her husband Ralph in the hands of the Lord on December 12, 2015. Dear mother of Peggy Jones and Gary (Cheryl) Corte. Cherished grandmother of Christy (Larry) Vernier, Alecia Corte, Natalie (Adam) Freeburn.Crystal(Jamie) Kemple and Ryan (Alison) Corte and very special great-grandmother of Ashleigh, Addisen, Charlotte and Logan. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm at...

Thomas Steven Arbanas

Thomas Steven Arbanas

Dec 11, 2015

Thomas S. Arbanas December 11, 2015, Age 87 of Northville Loving husband of Katherine. Dear father of Tim Arbanas, Kathie (Larry) Allen and Tom (Lori) Arbanas. Grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 2. Brother of William (Julie) Arbanas. Services will be held at a later date. Cremains to be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Robert Stephen Rynne

Robert Stephen Rynne

Dec 9, 2015

Robert Rynne December 9, 2015 Dear son of Robert and Lubov. Brother of Debra (James) Croslin and the late Cindy. Proud uncle of James, Kristina, Rob, Paul, and Phil. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Monday 11:00am at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Geraldine E. Pribik

Geraldine E. Pribik

Dec 9, 2015

Geraldine "Gerri" Pribik (Stacherski) Age 79 December 9, 2015 Beloved wife of Peter for 59 years. Dear mother of Daryl (Katarzyna) and Marni Hahn. Proud grandmother of Eric and Alex. Sister of Patricia Janeck, Thomas (Julie) Stacherski Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Thursday 2-8pm In state at St Mary Church 1955 E Commerce Milford...

Barbara Jean Moceri

Barbara Jean Moceri

Dec 9, 2015

Barbara Jean Moceri, age 68. December 9, 2015. Beloved wife of Peter J. Moceri for 40 years. Loving mother of Cristy (Robert) Noch, Mark ( Suzanne ) Moceri, and Peter J. (Nadine) Moceri, Jr. Dear nana of Alyssa, Rachelle, Madison, Thomas, Hudson, Grace and Joseph. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Monday, December 21,...

Tony Zaborski

Tony Zaborski

Dec 6, 2015

Tony Zaborski Age 48 December 6, 2015 Beloved son of Dolores and Casimir. Loving brother of Kenneth (Jamie), Donna (Ernie) Ross and Cass. Proud Uncle of Jason, Alexander, Kailynn and Dante In state at Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook Novi Saturday December 12 from 10:30am until the funeral Liturgy at 11:00am. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery

James F. Gadsbey

James F. Gadsbey

Dec 4, 2015

James F. Gadsbey Age 89 December 4, 2015 Beloved husband of Williamina Gadsbey for 68 years. Loving father of Moira (Jerry) Mollien and Linda Newgent. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Jess, Ryan, Renee, Jason and Jamie and great grandfather of 10. Services will be held at a later date. Donations in James memory can be made to the Alzheimers Association. www.alz.org

Edith Frances Plimmer Ballantyne

Edith Frances Plimmer Ballantyne

Dec 4, 2015

Edith F. Plimmer Ballantyne Dec 4, 2015 age 78 of Howell. Wife of the late Robert Plimmer Dear sister of William (Joan) Ballantyne. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home Wednesday, December 9, 2015 from 4-6 pm. Memorial contributions to Michigan Humane Society. Cremains to be interred with her husband at Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Kathryn Maloney

Kathryn Maloney

Dec 2, 2015

Kathryn Maloney age 81 December 2, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Ronald for 54 years. Loving mother of Erin (Gary) Bolohan, Ronald Jr., Maureen (Craig) Luck and Missy (Gregg) Bonamici. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Sean, Meghan, Caitlin, Mitchell, Allie, Carly, Riley, Jack and Sarah. Great grandmother of Emily and Carter. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi...

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