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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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Edward B. Adams

Edward B. Adams

Dec 29, 2014

Adams, Edward B. December 29, 2014 age 82. Beloved husband of the late Joan E. Loving father of Laura (Mark ) Czapski and Eddie Adams. Dear grandfather of Mark, Cameron, Sydney, Dylan and Alex. Brother of Robert L. (Patricia D.) Adams. Brother in law of Jerry (Cassie) Henderson. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Mr. Adams enjoyed fishing, skiing, golfing,...

Rosalyn Marie Baumann

Rosalyn Marie Baumann

Dec 29, 2014

Baumann, Rosalyn Marie (nee Gavrilovich) December 29, 2014. Beloved mother of Lauren Baumann Kovar (David) and the late Michael Gerard Baumann. Loving daughter of the late Peter and Rosalie Gavrilovich. Sister of Peter (Rebecca) Gavrilovich, Donna (Howard) Crumit, and the late Patricia Foster. Devoted aunt and friend. Rosalyn was a dedicated Nurse Practitioner at the University of Michigan. Visitation at...

Catherine C. Kennings

Catherine C. Kennings

Dec 28, 2014

Kennings Catherine C. Kennings (Beaton) Age 84 December 28, 2014 Beloved wife of William for 58 years. Dear mother of William Jr., Neil (Lynn), Suzanne, Michael (Valerie) and Kathleen (Andrew) Glass. Proud grandmother of 12. Sister of Mary Beaton. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 3-7pm. Scripture Service Friday at 7:00pm. In state at...

Carol Marie Kronk

Carol Marie Kronk

Dec 26, 2014

Carol Marie Kronk (Cronyn) age 64 December 26, 2014 Dear wife of Mark for 42 years. Loving mother of Regan (Patrick) Brinker, Alisabeth (Jared Fordyce) and Adam. Sister of John (Eileen) Cronyn, Jean Cronyn Frye, Laura Cronyn (Derrick Lacey), Michael (Laura) Cronyn and the late Charles Cronyn and Mary Louise Cronyn. Proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews Carol was...

John V. Wickey

John V. Wickey

Dec 24, 2014

John V. Wickey Native Detroit resident, John V. Wickey, a retired engineer for the City of Detroit, died December 24, 2014, at age 90. Born in Detroit in 1924, he became dedicated to the city and its historic beauty and value. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1946 from the College of Engineering and worked for the City...

Richard J. Bowen

Richard J. Bowen

Dec 23, 2014

Richard J. Bowen, age 93. December 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Sandra B. Bowen for 40 years. Loving father of Diane (Bill) Lowe. Mr. Bowen is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Services were private. Memorial donations to St. James Catholic Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48374.

Gene Francis Hamlin

Gene Francis Hamlin

Dec 22, 2014

Gene Francis Hamlin age 77 December 22, 2014 Beloved husband of Marjorie for 55 years. Dear father of Julie Romano, Kathie (Mike) Schmidt, John (Shelly) Hamlin, Donna (Mike) Leidholdt, and the late Kurt. Proud grandfather of Amy, Kevin, Cory, Melissa, Alexandra, Danielle and great grandfather of Chance. Brother of Patricia Foley, William Hamlin and the late Roy Hamlin. Visitation at...

Maria L. Wilson

Maria L. Wilson

Dec 20, 2014

Age 69, of Lawrence, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Gerald T. Wilson, for 47 years; loving mother of Timothy (Agnes Caldwell) Wilson, Kevin Wilson, & Brian (Amy) Wilson; grandmother of Annie, Jack, Emily, Abigail, Owen, & Evan; sister of Margaret (Frank) Zack, Michael (Pamela) Fischer, Mark (Linda) Fischer, Mary Ellen (Bob) Hamilton,...

Norman Alexander Bolz

Norman Alexander Bolz

Dec 14, 2014

Norman A. Bolz, age 94. December 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jane Bolz for 55 years. Loving father of Dr. Norman (Donna) Bolz, Dr. James (Annie) Bolz, and Dr. Karen (Carl) Haller. Dear grandfather of Samantha Bolz, Nicholas Bolz, Ellen Hudson, and great grandfather of Oliver and Rose Hudson. Private services were held. Memorial donations to www.kellogg.umich.edu/giving/research-discovery-fund.html...

Robert Vincent Scalco

Robert Vincent Scalco

Dec 14, 2014

Robert Vincent Scalco December 14, 2014 age 33. Loving son of Patricia and Luke Wilson and Robert and Judith Scalco. Beloved father of Bella Maria and her mother Maria Bednark. Brother of Brittany Lynn and Luke Wilson Jr. and the late step-brother of Matthew James and Robert J. Ostman. Dear grandson of Vincent Joseph Scalco and the late Betty Ann...

Bertha Josephine Badalament

Bertha Josephine Badalament

Dec 12, 2014

Bertha Josephine Badalament, age 88. December 12, 2014. Dear sister of Peter (The late Marjorie) Badalamenti and the late Anthony Badalament. Sister-in-law of Joan Badalament. Ms. Badalament is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many friends. Bertha worked for Ford Motor Company for 28 years as a Administrative Assistant before retiring in 1988. Instate Saturday...

Daniel James Wilson

Daniel James Wilson

Dec 11, 2014

Daniel James Wilson Age 34 December 11, 2014 Partner of Ashley Catherine Woods Dear son of Margaret and Allen Brother of Brian (Heidi) and Timothy (Carlie) Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 3-8pm. Visitation at All Saints Parish 41 N. Perry New Riegel, Ohio Tuesday 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy at 11:00am Donations may...

Gerald J Mcmillan

Gerald J Mcmillan

Dec 11, 2014

McMillan Gerald J. McMillan Age 89 December 11, 2014 Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (Pat). Dear father of Joe (Page), Jim (Kathy), Jerry (Peggy), John (Pam), Marianne (Bill) Kasenow and Jay (Sheryl). Proud grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 4. Brother of Bill (and the late Eileen) Eileen ( and the late Ray) Schafer. Mr. McMillan was the...

Rita A. Burns

Rita A. Burns

Dec 10, 2014

Burns, Rita A. December 10, 2014 age 63. Beloved daughter of the late Jim and Lollie Burns. Dear sister of Mike Burns, Mary Kay (Alex) Podlecki, Karen Burns and the late Pat. Also surviving Rita is her much loved cat, Pete. She also loved her books and reading. A long term employee and retiree of Chrysler. Visitation at St. Gerald...

Robert E. Fix

Robert E. Fix

Dec 9, 2014

Fix, Robert E. December 9, 2014 age 78. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Loving father of Lynn and Sandra. Dear grandfather of Max. Brother of Gerard Fix and the late Don Fix. Uncle of Tricia, Lisa, Jerry & Cindy. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Friday 4-8 PM. In state Saturday at Holy...

Charles "Chuck" Terrana

Charles "Chuck" Terrana

Dec 9, 2014

Charles "Chuck" James Terrana, age 94. December 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Terrana for 60 years. Loving father of Gloria (Jerry) Lewis, Lorraine "Lori" (Gary) Zimmerman, and Sandi (The late Donald) Mueller. Dear grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 11, and great great grandfather of 1. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi...

Adam Harrison Paulk

Adam Harrison Paulk

Dec 7, 2014

Adam Harrison Paulk, 22, of Novi, MI passed away Sunday, December 7th. He was born on April 21, 1992 to Kate and Robert Paulk. Adam graduated from Novi High School where he was the ace pitcher for the Novi Wildcats, who led them to a winning season and a district win over Catholic Central. He had a passion for sports...

Richard Vincent Netter

Richard Vincent Netter

Dec 7, 2014

Richard Vincent Netter, age 84, December 7, 2014 Beloved husband of Barbara Loving father of Steve (Jodie Cook) Boguszewski, Kathy Bobuszewski and Christine Bobuszewski. Dear nephew of Gertrude Kline and uncle of Rosemary (Cliff) Martin. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800, Tuesday 2-9 PM. Rosary Tuesday at 5:00pm Instate Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church, 46325...

Marna "Colleen" Hughes

Marna "Colleen" Hughes

Dec 4, 2014

Marna "Colleen" Hughes, age 85. December 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd E. Hughes for 22 years. Loving mother of Michael (Yvonne) Hughes, Suzan (Robert) Bishop, Katie (Tim) Karaisz, Amy (Matthew) Pollard, John (Pam) Hughes, and the late Maureen Hughes. Dear grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 3. Sister of Janie Williams, Reverend John Conley and the...

Steven Dale Wholihan

Steven Dale Wholihan

Nov 30, 2014

Steven Dale Wholihan Age 60 November 30, 2014 Beloved father of Carmen, Mark (Rosie) and Kelly (Joshua) Cranston. Proud grandfather of Sean and Isabella Dear brother of Mike, Paul, Kevin, Jane, Patricia, Kathy, Tom, David, Marrianne and the late Norine. Steven retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years where he worked as an electrician and a UAW committee member....

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