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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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Robert F. Johnston
Jul 16, 2015
Robert F. Johnston, age 44. Loving son of James and Barbara Johnston. Dear brother of Cathy (Scott) Johnson, Anne Williamson, James Johnston, and Susan (Mark) High. Mr. Johnston is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday, July 19, 2015 from 4:00 -9:00 PM. Funeral service will be...
James E. Haas
Jul 13, 2015
James E. Haas, age 85. July 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen E. Haas for 46 years. Loving father of Jim Haas, John (Nancy Brown) Haas, and Mary (John) Bristow. Dear grandfather of Gretchen, Justin, Amanda, Melanie, Ashley, Jimmy and great grandfather of 5. He will also be missed by his loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Haas was a graduate...
James Bellas
Jul 12, 2015
James Bellas July 12, 2105 Beloved husband of Marie for 53 years. Dear Father Andria (Kirk Hinkins) McClain, Christina (Daniel Justice) , Tony (Marisa). Proud grandfather of Adam, Katie, Zachary, Jacob and Alexandra. Brother of the late Edward Joanides "Uncle Harry". Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 1:00pm until the funeral Liturgy at 6:00pm
David Joseph Mallia
Jul 3, 2015
David Joseph Mallia, July 3, 2015 age 49 Beloved husband of Julie. Loving father of Margaret, Katherine, Grace, and Elizabeth. Dear son of Nancy and the late George. Brother of Steven, Matthew (Susan), Laura (Jonathan ) Gillespie, and the late Deborah Gail Mallia. Uncle of Taylor Mallia, Joshua Gillespie, Lucas Gillespie, Thomas Bennett, Jack Bennett and Marianne Bennett. Visitation at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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