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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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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...

Ernestine Merlotti

Ernestine Merlotti

Dec 2, 2015

Ernestine Merlotti Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Rob (Sue), the late Julie (Art) and Nancy (Bob). Proud grandmother of Tracy, Jill, Jimmy, Andrea. Great Grandmother of Max. Sister of Ray (Patricia). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Thursday December 10 from 3-9pm. Scripture Rosary Service Thursday at 8pm In...

Stephen Jeffery Baker

Stephen Jeffery Baker

Nov 27, 2015

Stephen Jeffery Baker 5-30-1951 11-27-15 Dear husband of Kathleen Leigh for 40 years Beloved Father of Nicholas (Krysta), Stephanie (Gabriel) Houghton, and Samantha. Son of Virginia and The late Gene. Proud Grandfather of Alexander and Emma. Brother of Deborah (Tom) O'Harris, Jacqualyn (John) Leonard Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Tuesday 1:00pm until the memorial service...

Dolores "Lory" Marie Cleveland

Dolores "Lory" Marie Cleveland

Nov 27, 2015

Cleveland, Dolores "Lory" November 27, 2015 Age 70 of Novi. Lory was born June 27, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kenneth and June Wade. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Cleveland. Dear sister of Carol (Bill) Neuendorf. Aunt of Daniel (Nona) Zink. Great aunt of Gina and Lia. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Thomas J. Dever

Thomas J. Dever

Nov 23, 2015

Thomas J. Dever, age 89. November 23, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Irene Dever for 46 years. Loving father of James Dever, Susan (Greg) Long and the late John Dever. Dear grandpa of Jennifer (Tim) Lechota, Michael (Fiancée Denise) Long, and great grandpa of Rebecca, Zachary, Jacqueline, and Benjamin. Brother of Peter (Dolores) Dever, Patrick Dever, Edward (Julia) Dever,...

Ezio S. Asquini

Ezio S. Asquini

Nov 21, 2015

Ezio S. Asquini, age 91. November 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Elva E. Asquini for 68 years. Loving father of Karen (Bill) Poulos, Sandy (Bob) Borsos. Dear nonno of Greg, Rob, Mark, Eric, Michael and great nonno of Sarah, Ryan, Keira and our little angel in heaven Penelope. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Asquini retired from the Ford...

Charlotte F. Williams

Charlotte F. Williams

Nov 19, 2015

Williams Charlotte F. Age 89, November 19, 2015 of Novi. Charlotte was born May 26, 1926 in Depew, NY to the late Walter and Viola Stark. She was the loving wife of the late Robert L. Williams. Dear mother of Michael Williams, Barbara (Jim) Forney, Robert (Karen) Williams, Kevin Williams and Susan (Rene`) Wautelet. Grandmother of 9. Great-Grandmother of 8....

Robert W. Kennedy Jr.

Robert W. Kennedy Jr.

Nov 18, 2015

Robert W. Kennedy, Jr., age 78. November 18, 2015. Dear husband of Ann M. Kennedy for 55 years. Loving father of Bob (Erin) Kennedy III, Keith Kennedy, Kelley (Marty) Lowney, Jennifer Kennedy, and the late Patrick Kennedy. Dear grandfather of Kaley, Christopher, Kristen, Kasey, Jenna, Justin, and Aidan. Brother of eight. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue,...

Paul Fisher Sr.

Paul Fisher Sr.

Nov 17, 2015

Fisher, Paul Sr. November 17, 2015 Age 81 of Wixom. Paul was born June 29, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Michael and Julia Fisher. Loving father of Paula (Jeffrey) Gladden, Mark, Paul Jr. and Phillip Fisher. Grandfather of Charlotte, David, Daniel, Nicole, Jenna, Cory, Brett and Brandon. Great-Grandfather of Mallory, Mitchell and Brooklyn. Brother of Sylvia...

Robert R. Kanney

Robert R. Kanney

Nov 15, 2015

Robert R. Kanney, age 91. November 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia M. Kanney for 64 years. Loving father of Carol (Jeffrey) Littleton, Nancy (Edmond) George, Cynthia (Michael) Michon. Dear grandfather of Robert, Jonathan, Michael, Kristen, Kelly, Jackie. Instate Friday, November 20, 2015 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 132 Orchard Drive, Northville from 9:30 AM until time of...

Denny Papson

Denny Papson

Nov 13, 2015

Denny Papson, age 63. November 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Jan Papson for 44 years. Loving father of Jennifer McGrew. Dear brother of Carole Papson, and Albert (Leni) Papson. Denny retired from Corrigan Moving Systems. Memorial visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave, Novi 248-348-1800, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 4:00 PM -5:00 PM with a Memorial service...

Robert Partogian

Robert Partogian

Nov 12, 2015

Robert Partogian, born November 11, 1934, died November 12, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jane, three wonderful children, Mark (Lisa), Deborah (Nick)Dalbis, and Brian (Lynn), and seven grandchildren, Will, Lynden, and Vincent Partogian, Amelia and Andrew Dalbis, and Contessa and Jake Partogian. He is also survived by his sisters, Eve Topalian, Queen (Peter) Manoogian,...

Charles Victor Orr

Charles Victor Orr

Nov 6, 2015

Charles Victor Orr Charles Orr set his final course on a peaceful passage with his children by his side on Nov. 6, 2015. He was 92 years old. Charles was born to Sophie (Kaletta) and Victor Orzechowski on July 10, 1923 along with 3 older siblings; Helena, Marcella, and Ladd. During his childhood he lived in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and...

Deborah P. Hepp

Deborah P. Hepp

Nov 3, 2015

Deborah P. Hepp, age 46. November 3, 2015. Beloved daughter of Gerald and Gloria Hepp. Sister of Colleen (Shaun) Horan, Brian Hepp, Denise (Mark) Laudenslayer, Keith Hepp, Christopher (Johanne) Hepp and William (Candy) Hepp. Proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 2-9pm. Scripture Service Sunday at 7pm. In...

Ellen Anne O'Brien

Ellen Anne O'Brien

Nov 2, 2015

O'Brien Ellen "Lennee" Anne O'Brien Age 68 November 2, 2015 Daughter of the late William and Barbara. Dear sister of Kathleen "Kittee", John "Spike" (the Late Janet), Mike, Pat (Jane), Mary Barbara "Molly" (John) Collins, Dennis "Denny" (Jennifer), and James "Jamie". Proud Aunt of Mallory, Riley, Clare, Carolyn, Maggie, Kevin, Colleen, Cullen and the late Kaitlin. Great Aunt of Lyla,...

Susan T. Gordon

Susan T. Gordon

Nov 1, 2015

Susan Therese Gordon, age 52, November 1, 2015. Beloved wife of Brian. Dearest daughter of the late William and Therese Dunbar. Loving sister of William (Mary Lou), James (Lynda), Gerald (Janet), Daniel Dunbar and Mary (Douglas) Hoffman. Also survived by 10 nephews, 5 nieces, 1 great-nephew and 1 great-niece. Memorial gathering Friday, 1-8 p.m., at O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

Sarah "Sally" Copley

Sarah "Sally" Copley

Oct 31, 2015

Sarah "Sally" Copley, October 31, 2015 Age 83 of Westland. Born February 20, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Sarah (Higgins) and Albert R. McCutcheon. Sally was a powerful, luminous and beautiful spirit. To those who had the great privilege of being near her, she was known for her brilliant mind, her humor, her beauty, her endurance and her love. Throughout...

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