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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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Betty Jane Cavanagh

Betty Jane Cavanagh

Sep 29, 2014

Cavanagh, Betty, J. Age 87 of Novi, MI, formerly St. Gerard Parish in NW Detroit, died peacefully, Monday, September 29, 2014 at Sunrise of Rochester. Betty was born December 26, 1926 in Detroit, MI, daughter of the late Alphonse and Louise Gignac. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband Harold (Lefty) in 2002. She...

Wendell Harold Schwab

Wendell Harold Schwab

Sep 29, 2014

Wendell Harold Schwab Age 87 September 29, 2014 Beloved husband of Della for 62 years. Dear father of Helen C. Mobley, James W. (Debbie) Schwab, Mark F. (Kathleen) Schwab, Michael A. (Michelle) Schwab, and the late Daniel E. Schwab. Proud grandfather of 10. Brother of Frances Spriggs and Ben D. Schwab. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River...

Eunice M. Graham

Eunice M. Graham

Sep 28, 2014

Eunice M. Graham Age 83. Dear sister of Nancy (Ron) Majewski and Judith Groty. Loving aunt of Ron, Paul, David, Daniel, Philip, Jeffrey and Christopher and great-aunt of 14. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave. Novi (248) 348-1800, Saturday 11 AM until time of funeral service at 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made...

Michael "Falls" Wade

Michael "Falls" Wade

Sep 25, 2014

Michael "Falls" Wade, age 49. September 25, 2014 Loving son of Rose (Gerald) Kuchera. Dear brother of Robert (Kathryn) Falls, Carol (Dan) Mulloy, Jerry (Lisa) Kuchera, Kathy Collings, Bill (Lou Ann) Kuchera, Susan (Roland) Catenacci, Barb Kuchera, Janet (Robert) Lacoste, and Sue (Sam) Pao. Dear loving uncle of Jason, Wesley, Alex, Eric, Jennifer, William, Rich, Denise, Austin, and the late...

Joseph B. Hart

Joseph B. Hart

Sep 22, 2014

Joseph B. Hart Age 61 September 22, 2014 Beloved Son of the late Bernard and Flora. Dear brother of Ellen (John) Norlock, William (Laura), Mary McElory, Madonna (Jeff) Lefebvre, James and Jane. Uncle of Shannon, Leah, Karen, John, Heather, Rachel, Noah, Erich, Jenna, Nolan, Nicklaus, Emma and Brendan and great uncle of 8. Dear cousin and friend to many. Visitation...

Anne Barbara Kunec

Anne Barbara Kunec

Sep 19, 2014

Anne Barbara Kunec age 90 September 19, 2014 Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of George Jr. (Carol), Lynne Hahn and Kim (Tom) Morris. Loving grandmother of Todd, Kristin, Brandon, Aaron, Hope and Paige. Great-grandmother of Ivan, and Dasha. Daughter of the late John and Barbara Popovich Sister of the late Margaret Galik and John Popovich. Visitation at...

Mary E. Murphy

Mary E. Murphy

Sep 17, 2014

Mary E. Murphy Age 86 September 17, 2014 Daughter of the late Neil and Shella. Dear sister of Patricia Crawford, Reverend Fr. William Murphy and the late Constance Kennedy and James Murphy. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary was a Sister of St. Joseph of Nazareth for 25 years then worked for National Bank of Detroit in...

Loretta E. Teper

Loretta E. Teper

Sep 17, 2014

Teper, Loretta E. September 17, 2014 age 85. Mother of Curtis, Karen (Phil) Cirka, Kathy (Glenn) Galli and Kelly Sutton. Grandmother of Gianna, Angela, Ryan, Justin, Casey, Parker, Brittany, Alexi and Cassidy. Sister of the late Robert Kay. Visitation at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, on Saturday October 4, 10:30 AM until funeral liturgy at 11...

James Ward Hammond

James Ward Hammond

Sep 16, 2014

James Ward Hammond September 16, 2014 age 89. Beloved husband of Mariam for 60 years. Loving father of Beth (Michael) Biehl and Barbara (Al) Vannini. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Jimmy Biehl and Chris (Gabi) and Jeff Vannini. Brother of Charles and Peter Hammond. Mr. Hammond joined the Navy and earned his Aeronautical Engineering degree in the V-12 Program at...

Evelyn Louise Bobrowski

Evelyn Louise Bobrowski

Sep 14, 2014

Bobrowski, Evelyn Louise, September 14, 2014 age 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward Joseph for 64 years. Dear mother of Sharon (Paul) Dinkins and Marlene (Gary) Maroudis. Loving grandmother of Heather, Holly, Cynthia, Deanna and proud great-grandmother of Ryan, Brooke, Autumn, Ralph, Evie, Nikos and Maksym. Sister of Dorothy LaPointe, Mildred Miracle, Juanita McCarter and the late Raymond Slesinski,...

Jordan Marc Czapski

Jordan Marc Czapski

Sep 13, 2014

Jordan Marc Czapski Age 23 September 12, 2014 Dear son of James and Jody Czapski. Beloved brother of Trista (Mark) Erickson, J.J., and Joseph. Grandson of I.J. Trader, Jim & Norma Moore and the late Walter Trader and Walter & Lottie Czapski. Proud uncle of Grant. Jordan is also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles cousins and friends. Visitation at...

Shirley Ann Matthews

Shirley Ann Matthews

Sep 10, 2014

MATTHEWS Shirley Ann (nee Sexton) a long time resident of Detroit, Michigan passed away peacefully on September 10, 2014 in Lakeway, Texas. Beloved wife of Warren E. Matthews and loving mother to Suzanne, Dr. Michael (Patricia) and Phyllis Matthews. Shirley was born to Russell and Hilda Sexton on September 10, 1924. She lost her father in 1926 and then tragically...

Adeline Teresa Depollo

Adeline Teresa Depollo

Sep 8, 2014

Adeline Teresa DePollo age 94 September 8, 2014 Beloved wife of the late William. Dear Mother of William (Dorothy) DiPaolo, Gary (Judy), Douglas, Randal, Kevin (Lynn) and Karen DiPaolo. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 18. Sister of James (Barbara) Quattro. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday 4-9pm. In state at Holy Family...

Jack C. Black

Jack C. Black

Sep 8, 2014

Jack C. Black, age 79. September 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Carol Black for 46 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Patrick) Fanning, Jason (Amanda) Black, Keeli Mahl, Jeff Black, and the late Shelli Black. Dear grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5. Brother of Mary LaViolette. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Saturday...

Gregory S. Jonesku

Gregory S. Jonesku

Sep 7, 2014

Gregory S. Jonesku September 7, 2014 age 71. Beloved husband of Margaret for 48 years. Loving father of Maureen (Patrick) Nicholson and Mark (Lindsey). Dear grandfather of Jacqueline and Logan Nicholson and Owen and Olivia Jonesku. Brother in law of Judith and Paul Geary, John and Susan Maczak. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Special godfather to several godchildren. Visitation...

Richard James Hein

Richard James Hein

Sep 3, 2014

Richard James Hein, age 59. September 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Martha Hein for 16 years. Loving father of Karl Hein and William Hein. Son of the late James and Irene Hein. Brother of Janice Hein, Anthony (Dawn) Hein, and Jimmy Hein. Services were held privately. Memorial donations to American Cancer Society ( www.cancer.org ).

Richard Hendrian

Richard Hendrian

Sep 1, 2014

Richard Hendrian September 1, 2014 age 87. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne for 60 years. Loving father of Tom (Carol) and Mary Ann (Bryan) Collins. Dear grandfather of Kathie (Mike) Hulswitt and Carol and great-grandfather of Kayla and Riley. Brother of Dorothy Howell and the late Jim Hendrian. Mr. Hendrian was a retired Captain from the Detroit Fire Department....

Doris Elaine Desilvio

Doris Elaine Desilvio

Aug 31, 2014

Doris Elaine DeSilvio, age 88, died August 31, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born September 11, 1925 in Ferndale to Fred and Rose Campbell. She married Anthony James DeSilvio. The raised 8 children together while living in Ohio and the Metro-Detroit area. Doris was an active member of St. Ives Parish in Southfield, St. Coleman's Parish...

Virgil J. Van Parys Jr.

Virgil J. Van Parys Jr.

Aug 27, 2014

Virgil J. Van Parys Jr. August 27, 2014 age 81. Beloved husband of the late Patricia A. for 59 and a half years. Loving father of Mike (Diane) Van Parys, Kathy (Rod) Sampson, Cindy (John) Kraft and Jill (Tim) Pochik. Dear grandfather of Christie Sampson, Jessica Van Parys, Ryan Van Parys, Katie Sampson, Melissa Kraft and Alec Kraft. Brother of...

Carol Anne Givens Whitworth

Carol Anne Givens Whitworth

Aug 27, 2014

Carol Anne Givens Whitworth August 27, 2014 age 56. Beloved wife of Philip. Loving mother of Jessica (Matthew) McGrogan, Joshua Givens, and step-mother of Matthew Whitworth, Nicole (Edward) Bennett and their children Caleb and Sarah, and Meghan (Robert) Landgraf and their children Dylan and Abigail. Cherished daughter of Eugene and Nancy West. Dear sister of Steve (Karen) West, Kathie (Kent)...

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