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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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Irene Staub-Rodebaugh

Irene Staub-Rodebaugh

Jun 30, 2015

Irene K. Staub-Rodebaugh, age 91. June 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Rodebaugh for 24 years and the late Bernard Staub for 47 years. Loving mother of Gary (Linda) Staub. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Benjamin (Tabbitha), and great grandmother of Harper. Sister of 6. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Tuesday 2-9...

Catherine Ivey Proctor Hobbs

Catherine Ivey Proctor Hobbs

Jun 29, 2015

Catherine Ivey Proctor Hobbs November 16, 1927 - June 29, 2015 Catherine was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Jesse Harley Proctor and Verna Jane Henry. She is proceeded in death by her parents and siblings, including Clinton Proctor, Colleen Proctor Harmon, Pauline Proctor Cox, Jesse Proctor and Verna May Proctor Hooper. Catherine and her first husband, Roland Raper had 3...

Ruth M Lee

Ruth M Lee

Jun 23, 2015

Ruth M. Lee (nee Block), 93. June 23, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Harold Lee for 59 years. Loving mother of Leslie L. (Frank) Perry, Laurie A. (Darrell) Piper and Ronnell R. (James) Skrycki. Dear grandmother of Leta, Nola, Tiffany, Lisbeth, Stefanie, Stacy, Jeffrey, Roger and the late Sadie and great grandmother of 19. Mrs. Lee's hobbies were knitting,...

Margaret M. Holdampf

Margaret M. Holdampf

Jun 23, 2015

Margaret M. Holdampf Age 86 June 23, 2015 Beloved wife of Carl for 63 years. Dear mother of Philip (Claudia) and Clifford. Proud grandmother of Tara L., Dale A., Glen A., Matthew, and Leah. Sister of Leland (Cindy) Miller. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 11:30am pm until the funeral service at 1:30pm. Interment...

Robert William Schramke

Robert William Schramke

Jun 22, 2015

Bob "Doc" Schramke Age 81 June 22, 2015 Beloved husband of Elaine for 61 and half years. Dear father of Roni (Bob) Travis and the late Jane Popeney and Judy Zammit. Proud grand father of David, Kelly, Erik and Benjamin. Great grandfather of Dylan and Robert. Dr. Schramke was the principal at Redford Union High School for 21 years. Visitation...

Michael T. Kelly

Michael T. Kelly

Jun 22, 2015

Michael T. Kelly Age 70 June 22, 2015 Dear father of Michael (Heather), Daniel (Annette) & Colleen Kelly. Proud grandfather of Jack and William. Brother of Ann (the late Edward) Murphy, Thomas (Val), Dennis (Laurie) and the late Daniel. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Wednesday 2-9pm. Monaghan K of C Rosary at 7pm. In state...

George Schlarb

George Schlarb

Jun 20, 2015

George Schlarb, age 83. June 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Charlotte Schlarb for 53 years. Loving father of Ty Schlarb, Rena (Patrick McIlroy) Schlarb, and Katie (Matt) Glover. Dear grandfather of Alexander and Andrew. Brother of Ted (Margaret) Schlarb, David Schlarb and the late Richard(Geraldine). George was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was wounded on two separate occasions,...

Howard E. Gardella

Howard E. Gardella

Jun 20, 2015

Howard E. Gardella, age 87. June 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Luella Gardella for 53 years. Loving father of Howard M. Gardella, Michael J. (Nancy) Gardella, Kathleen Gardella, Elizabeth (Vern) Wooden, and Andrew (Laura) Gardella. Dear grandfather of 20, and great grandfather of 19. Brother of Paul Gardella, Jane Gadzinski, and Hilda (Don) Decroix. Mr. Gardella is preceded...

Karen B. Schiffeneder

Karen B. Schiffeneder

Jun 19, 2015

Karen Beth Schiffeneder, age 58. June 19, 2015. Beloved wife of John D. Schiffeneder for 27years. Loving mother of Bradley Schiffeneder, David Schiffeneder, and stepmother of Matthew (Heather) Schiffeneder. Dear grandmother of Adrik, Haile, and Lily. Daughter of the late Clem and Patricia Chamberlain. Sister of Kathy (Doug) Notestine, Sue (Don) Wyman, Gayle (Marty) Donnelly, Paul (Marty) Chamberlain, Bob Chamberlain,...

Lucille Audrey Stanko

Lucille Audrey Stanko

Jun 14, 2015

Lucille Stanko age 92 June 14, 2015 Beloved wife of the late William for 62 years. Dear mother of Karen Abramson, Sandy (Bob) Harmer and Bill (Lisa) Stanko. Proud grandmother of Lecia, Ryan, Rob, Lauren, Adam and Eric. Great grandmother of Bennett. Sister of Dolores Michael, Louis Sobers. Sister in law of Alice Hooge and Pat Sobers. Also survived by...

Leonard J. Shafer

Leonard J. Shafer

Jun 13, 2015

Leonard J. Shafer, age 91. June 13, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Avis Shafer for 62 years. Loving father of John Shafer, Mark Shafer, and Richard (Sherri) Shafer. Dear grandfather of John, Tracy, Jason, Justin, Lauren, Andrea, Keane, Hanna, Caden and great grandfather of 10. Brother of Les Shafer. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River...

Willard J. Kohler

Willard J. Kohler

Jun 13, 2015

Willard J. Kohler, age 90. June 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Rose A. Kohler for 70 years. Loving father of Vera Stano, Bill Kohler and Martin (Deanna) Kohler. Dear grandfather of Philip Keys, the late Michael Keys and Jacquelyn Rizzo. Great grandfather of Savannah, Nicholas, Brenden, Sydney and Aria. Memorial service at the O'Brien/Sullivan funeral home, 41555 Grand River Avenue,...

Mr. Edward Kazarosian

Mr. Edward Kazarosian

Jun 11, 2015

Edward Kazarosian 10/16/1921 - 06/11/2015 Age 93. Beloved Husband of Irene. Dear Father of Dianne Meehan and Laura Rice. Loved by grandchildren Lisa (Jeff) Hanson, Carla (Jason) Eggert, Ronald (Tammy) Meehan, Monica Gower and Jason Gower. Also loved by 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter. Visitation Tuesday 2pm to 8pm with a 4:30pm Prayer Service and a 7pm Elks Service at...

June L. Pheil

June L. Pheil

Jun 10, 2015

June L. Pheil, age 77. June 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Leslie V. Pheil for 58 years. Loving mother of Brad Pheil, and Lesliy Burke. Dear grandmother of Brandon. Sister of Joann Musselman, and Virginia "Virgie" Spence. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 2-7 pm. Memorial donations to the Michigan Humane Society –...

George Donald Russell

George Donald Russell

Jun 7, 2015

George D. Russell age 94 of Novi, Michigan died June 7, 2015. Born March 4, 1920 in St. Joseph, Michigan and raised in Ecorse, Michigan. George married Charlotte Threloff of River Rouge. They had three wonderful children Beverly, Donald and Dennis, four grandchildren Patrick, Michelle, David and Derek and three great grandchildren Hallie, Brooke and Luke. Mr. Russell was in...

Marian Rowlette

Marian Rowlette

Jun 7, 2015

Marian Rowlette June 7, 2015 Dear sister of Meribah Holderer. Beloved Aunt of Gayle Holderer, George Rowlette Holderer, Sherry Conaway, Charles G. Rowlette and several nieces and nephews. Marian was raised in North Rosedale Park and worked at Ford Motor Company for 40 years. She also served as an elected officer at Ford. She loved golf, music, bowling, reading, playing...

Clarence A. Priestap "Chuck"

Clarence A. Priestap "Chuck"

Jun 6, 2015

PRIESTAP, CLARENCE "CHUCK" Age 72, was peacefully called to Heaven on June 6, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Chuck had been in the care of his loving family. He was born December 3, 1942 on a farm in Armada, Michigan. After graduating from Armada High School in 1961, Chuck served four years in the United States...

Norbert M. Szweda

Norbert M. Szweda

May 28, 2015

Norbert M. Szweda, age 88. May 28, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. Szweda for 50 years. Dear father of Lawrence (Mary) Drozan, Darlene (Dan) Suhajda, and Vivian (John) Krueger. Loving grandfather of nine and great grandfather of five. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 4-8 pm. Funeral will be...

Philip Gordon Comfort

Philip Gordon Comfort

May 26, 2015

Philip Gordon Comfort, age 80. Beloved husband of Margaret for 38 years. Dear father of Robert (Wendy) Hess, and Amanda (Michael) Kukulski. Brother of Mary (Allan) Meyer, John (Diana) Comfort and the late Andrew. Mr. Comfort worked at GM Metal Fabrication in Flint for 47 years. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge. A Celebration of Life will...

John William Dempster

John William Dempster

May 24, 2015

John W. "Jack" Dempster Age 91 March 18, 1924 May 24, 2015 Beloved husband of the late Barbara for 53 years. Dear father of John Martin. Brother of Thomas (Renee) and Bruce (Eunice). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jack grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan. After serving in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army Air Corps during...

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