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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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Dr. Leonard J. Kaminski

Dr. Leonard J. Kaminski

May 22, 2015

Dr. Leonard J. Kaminski Age 87, May 22, 2015 Dr. Leonard J. Kaminski was a devoted and loving husband to Mary Pat, father to Mary Beth Harris, Colleen (Stephen) Czank and Jim (Lori) Kaminski, and grandfather to Greg Harris, Brad Harris, Clarie Czank and Peter Czank. Len graduated from the University of Michigan and began his career as a dentist...

Beverly Anne Wilkie

Beverly Anne Wilkie

May 22, 2015

Beverly Anne Wilkie Age 63 May 22, 2015 Beloved wife of Mark for 37 years. Dear mother of Elizabeth (Todd) Ransom, Andrew and Nate. Proud grandmother of Lottie. Sister of Terry(Ben) Pierce, Laura (Marvin) Sobodash and Sue (Mark) Boyce. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi Tuesday 2-9pm. Visitaion will continue Wednesday from 10:00am until the funeral...

Donald Bruce Taylor

Donald Bruce Taylor

May 21, 2015

Donald Bruce Taylor Age 85 May 21, 2015 Beloved husband of Frances Jean for 58 and half years. Dear father of Peggy and Douglas. Brother of Clyde (Ina) Taylor. Mr. Taylor is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state at Faith Community Presbyterian Church 44400 West Ten Mile Novi Thursday 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy 11:00am. Donations in...

Harold Gene Mcilnay

Harold Gene Mcilnay

May 20, 2015

Harold Gene McIlnay died at Providence Park Hospital in Novi Michigan on May 20, 2015 at the age of 86. Loving husband of the late Loretta McIlnay. Dear brother-in-law of Alice Campbell of Detroit, MI, Shirley Snay of Presque Isle, MI, and Virginia (Dennis) Suenkonis of Novi, MI. Dear uncle to Cary (Margo) Snay, Joseph Ashley, Mary Ashley, Denise McClerren,...

Rose T. Kuchera

Rose T. Kuchera

May 20, 2015

KUCHERA, ROSE (Rosie) ROSE KUCHERA, age 87, of West Bloomfield, passed away peacefully at home among her family on May 20, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 30, 1927, grew up in The Bronx and graduated from Christopher Columbus High School. After high school she worked for an advertising agency and worked on the Borden account...

Marilynn E. Lowry

Marilynn E. Lowry

May 20, 2015

Marilynn Lowry "Gramy"Age 82 May 20, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Charles E. whom she married December 13, 1952. Dear mother of Diane (Paul) Caughy, Barbara (Harley) Payran, James (Joyce), Robert (Laurie), Susan, Kathryn (Ken) Rosbury, Carolyn and her daughter Samantha (Eric). Proud grandmother of Jason, Traci (John), Alyson (Shawn), Adam (Jen), Brianne, Matthew (Tiffany), Charlie (Jennifer), and Sarah...

Ralph J. Rays

Ralph J. Rays

May 18, 2015

Ralph J. Rays, age 88. May 18, 2015. Beloved husband of Barbara A. Rays for 51 years. Dear brother of Helen Rajs. Godfather of Steven Rusinowski. Instate Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi from 10:00 am until time of funeral liturgy 10:30 am. Memorial donations to the Fox Run Resident Care Fund,...

Ragnar Erik Nyberg

Ragnar Erik Nyberg

May 14, 2015

Ragnar Erik Nyberg, age 94. May 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Ulla H. Nyberg for 68 years. Loving father of Hans (Christina) Nyberg, and Eric (Karyn) Nyberg. Dear grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Tarah, and Sven. Brother of Ruth Jamtner. Memorial service at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Thursday 1:00 pm. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society...

Ragnar E. Nybert

Ragnar E. Nybert

May 14, 2015

Ragnar Erik Nyberg, age 94. May 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Ulla H. Nyberg for 68 years. Loving father of Hans (Christina) Nyberg, and Eric (Karyn) Nyberg. Dear grandfather of Christopher, Nicholas, Tarah, and Sven. Brother of Ruth Jamtner. Memorial service at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, Thursday 1:00 pm. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society...

Mr. Douglas E. Brining

Mr. Douglas E. Brining

May 13, 2015

Douglas E. Brining Age 76 May 13, 2015 Dear Husband of Elizabeth for 51 years. Father of Karen (Mark) Simonich and Kim (Mike). Proud Grandfather of Brad, Brian, Andrew and Sara. Brother of Margie Somes, Annetta (Wayne) Hilton, Ronald (Joanie) and Dorothy (Bill) Weston. Doug was a magnet for great friends. He loved his family, political debates, golf and carried...

Barbara J. Feeny-Kramer

Barbara J. Feeny-Kramer

May 9, 2015

FEENY-KRAMER BARBARA J., age 75, May 9, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard Kramer. Preceded in death by her loving husband Vince Feeny. Survived by her children John (Mary) Feeny, Mike (Kim) Feeny, Joan Feeny and Carol (Doug) Koester. Loving grandma of Ryan, Kaitlyn, Jacob, Mickey, Nick, Hope and Brad. Dearest sister of Shirley, Mary and Bob. Visitation Tuesday, 1-8 p.m....

Bob L. Prost

Bob L. Prost

May 8, 2015

Bob L. Prost, age 77. May 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Betty L. Prost for 53 years. Loving father of Renee (Phil) Wardell, Greg (Lee) Prost, and Rebecca (Scott) Benton. Dear grandfather of Brandon, Allison, Robby, Mary, and Maggie. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 5-9 PM. Instate Saturday at Holy Family...

Mr. George Burton Dingman

Mr. George Burton Dingman

May 6, 2015

George Burton Dingman Age 85 May 6, 2015 Dear husband of Lois for 60 years. Father of Julie (David) Schorfharr and Janet (Ron) Stoley. Grandfather of Tyler and Kelsey. Brother of Patricia Lindenmuth and Helen. Funeral service Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:00am at New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River, New Hudson, MI. Donations may be made to...

Mr. James Clinton Place

Mr. James Clinton Place

May 5, 2015

James Place Age 92 May 5, 2015 Husband of the late Betty for 59 years. Dear father of James (Barbara), Karen (Louis) Zaidan, Robert (Judith) and Barbara (David) Whitney. Grandfather of 8 and Great Grandfather of 11. Visitation Friday 2-8pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. Funeral service Saturday, 12 Noon at the funeral home. Donations in James...

Robert A. Pierson

Robert A. Pierson

Apr 30, 2015

Robert A. Pierson Age 69 April 30, 2015 Beloved husband of Patricia for 51 years. Dear father of Dawn( Parker Thomas) Pierson. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Kelsey and Brennen. Brother of Kathryn (Steven) Pidgeon A celebration Robert's life will be held at a later date. Donations in Robert's memory can be made to Doctors without Borders www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Mario Serra

Mario Serra

Apr 27, 2015

Mario Serra Age 81 April 27, 2015 Beloved husband of Julie for 52 years. Dear father of Phillip (Christine) and the late Anne Marie. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Daniel, Adrianna and Sophia. Son of the late Marianna and Filippo Serra. Brother of Maria (The late Giuseppe) Valente, Michelina ( Silvestro) Arpino, Gina Serra, Rosa (Silvestro) Fortuna, Gerry (Angela) Serra, and...

Virginia Mcluskie

Virginia Mcluskie

Apr 25, 2015

Virginia McLuskie, age 85. April 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James McLuskie for 20 years. Loving mother of Norma Partin (Craig) Gladden, Jeffrey (Judy) Partin and the late Rhonda Anne Peters. Dear grandmother of Dakota, Sarah, Matt, Amanda, and the late Jessica, great grandmother of Jordan, Destiney, Andrew, Austin, Micah, Matthew, Ashton and Alysia. Sister of Richard, Norman,...

Ralph S. Wiegand

Ralph S. Wiegand

Apr 25, 2015

Ralph S. Wiegand April 24, 2015 Dear husband of Doris. Beloved father of Jacie (Sam) Dascoli, Steven (Pam), and Janet (Dena). Stepfather of Michael Hay M.D., Susan (James) Conboy, David (Anna) Hay, John (Lisa) Gregory, and the late Judith Middleton Kroon. Proud grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 6. Brother of Frederick (Nancy) Wiegand. A memorial service will be...

Truman F. Maxwell

Truman F. Maxwell

Apr 22, 2015

Truman F. Maxwell Age 76 April 22, 2015 Beloved husband of Joyce Marie for 48 years. Beloved father of Marla (Paul) Alati, Carey (Marc) Pachla. Proud grandfather of Alexandria, Matthew, Madeline, and Josefina. Brother of Robert (Pam), Jerry, and the late Rose Stringer and Kathy Braddom. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday 2-8pm. Funeral service...

Luigi R. Cicchelli

Luigi R. Cicchelli

Apr 21, 2015

Luigi R. Cicchelli age 88 April 21, 2015 Dear husband of Shirley for 70 years. Beloved father of John (Victoria), Michael (Sharon), Joyce Cicchelli (Larry Wyatt), Anthony (Linda) and the late Luigi J. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of the late John. Mr. Cicchelli served in the Army in WWII. When he returned he joined...

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