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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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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....

Ruth J. Beard

Ruth J. Beard

Nov 29, 2014

Ruth J. Beard November 29, 2014 age 84. Beloved wife of the late Frederick for 57 years. Loving mother of Jean (Brian) Cartwright, David F. (Sharon), Kathleen Beard, Patricia (Terry) Larivee, Elizabeth (Dean) Juntunen and Jeffrey (Elizabeth). Dear Grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 4. Also surviving Ruth are her two beloved cats, Jenny and Charlie. Visitation Tuesday 2-5...

Janet Marie Coveleski

Janet Marie Coveleski

Nov 28, 2014

Janet Marie Coveleski November 28, 2014 age 57. Loving mother of Courtney (Dave) Grater. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late Stanley Coveleski. Dear grandmother of Jessica and Mackenzie. Sister of Pat (Ron) Jasky, Stan (Gloria) Coveleski and Kathy (Brian) Wirsu. Also surviving Janet is her beloved cat, Mindy. Visitation Wednesday, December 3, 2-7 PM with funeral service at 2PM...

Richard Edward Hayball

Richard Edward Hayball

Nov 23, 2014

Richard E. Hayball, Age 85, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior. Loving father of Dr. Shelley (Tom) Nepa and the late Christopher. Former husband and lifelong friend of Joyce Williams. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Benjamin and Kristyn. Brother of the late Charles and Hobert. Richard was a Korean War veteran and long time employee of Ford Motor...

Robert A. Lenich

Robert A. Lenich

Nov 23, 2014

Robert A. Lenich, age 65. November 23, 2014. Loving father of Melanie (Donald) Fishell, Stephen Lenich, and stepfather of Nicholas Cipriano. Dear brother of Margaret (Steven) Wuchte and David (Rose) Lenich. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 11:00 am until time of the memorial service 1:00 pm. Donations may be made to...

Cherie D. Zuccarini

Cherie D. Zuccarini

Nov 22, 2014

Chérie Diemer Zuccarini, age 51. November 22, 2014. Beloved wife of John Zuccarini for 20 years. Dear mother of Charles Zuccarini. Loving daughter of Bobbie (John) Schwartz and the late John Diemer. Sister of John (Andrea) Diemer, Rhoda (William) Henning, Jennie (David) Bach, Trudy (Steve) Brown, and Chris (Kelly) Schwartz. Chérie is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends....

Joyce Ella Newton

Joyce Ella Newton

Nov 19, 2014

Joyce Ella Newton (Stears) Nov. 19 2014 Dear mother of Lori (Loren) (Lawrence) Weathers and the late Jody DeVries. Loving grandmother of Ashley Johnson, Griffin Weathers, Bailey Weathers, and the late Ethan Weathers. Sister of Robert (Evelyn) Stears and Janet (Bob) Davis. Visitation Monday at St James Church 46325 Ten Mile Rd, 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy at 11:00am. Interment...

Gerald "Jerry" Lidgey

Gerald "Jerry" Lidgey

Nov 19, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Lidgey, November 19, 2014 age 73. Beloved husband of the late Christine. Loving father of Diane (Dave) Gulau. Dear grandfather of Luke and Kendall Gulau. Brother of the late Jean Wydendorf. Brother in law of Tom Sitko. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River in Novi (248) 348-1800, Saturday 1:30 PM until time of funeral service at...

Ralph Victor Neumann

Ralph Victor Neumann

Nov 17, 2014

Ralph Victor Neumann, November 17, 2014 age 80. Beloved husband of the late Gail. Loving father of Paige (Brad) Shepler. Dear grandfather of Austin and Anna. Brother of James Neumann, Marilyn Weber and the late Donald Neumann. Godfather of Terri LaForest Miller. Ralph's passions were his grandchildren, his daughter and golf. A memorial gathering will be held at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Iris Joan Antuna

Iris Joan Antuna

Nov 15, 2014

Antuna, Iris Joan. Age 79. November 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Antuna, Jr. for 44 years. Loving mother of Richard (Marjory) Antuna, Amy (Gary) Wuerfel, Steven (Teresa) Antuna, Jennifer Antuna, John Antuna, the late David (Carol) Antuna, and the late Ronald Antuna. Proud grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 6. Sister of Roger Watkins, Dennis Watkins and...

Sharon Frances Leannais

Sharon Frances Leannais

Nov 13, 2014

Sharon Frances LeAnnais Age 71 November 13, 2014 Beloved wife of Philip for 52 ½ years. Dear mother of Philip Jr., David (Connie), Kevin, Rick (Cheryl), Brian (Tricia), Dennis (Janet), Jennifer (John) Meacham. Proud grandmother of Kaileigh, Kerry, Brandon, Alex, Devon, Ezra, Jacqueline, Cameron, Quincy, Gwynnevere and Aiden. Sister of Sue (Gary) Guichard, William (Stephanie) Wisnewski. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan...

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Dodd

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Dodd

Nov 12, 2014

Katherine "Kathy" Marie Dodd November 12, 2014 age 43. Beloved daughter of the late Albert Dodd and Marie Kloeckner Flaherty. Dear sister of Keith (Robin) Kloeckner and Ron Dodd. Aunt of Riley and Grace. Memorial gathering at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River in Novi, (248) 348-1800, Friday 4-9 PM. Memorial Mass at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook...

Deborah Ann Mankewicz

Deborah Ann Mankewicz

Nov 12, 2014

Deborah A. Mankewicz, age 55. November 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Bill Mankewicz for 25 years. Loving mother of Tyler (Lexi Girlfriend) Mankewicz. Dear daughter of Susan and the late Fred Hipp. Sister of Fred (Tammy) Hipp, Cindy Block, Rodney (Kelly) Hipp, and Ryan Hipp. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave., Novi 248-348-1800 on Monday 11:00...

Lawrence James Mcevoy

Lawrence James Mcevoy

Nov 9, 2014

Lawrence "Larry" James McEvoy November 9, 2014 Age 68 Beloved husband of the late Mary Kay McEvoy. Dear father of Michael, and Christopher (Kimberly). Loving grandfather of Timofei. Brother of Patricia Pardon, Mike, John (Martha), Cathy (Mark) McGowan, Mary (Charles) Stoia, Michelle (Ed) Baylor, Cynthia, Robert, and the late James. Brother in law of Sharon (Michael) McRae. Larry graduated from...

Dorothy A. Mcmillan

Dorothy A. Mcmillan

Nov 6, 2014

DOROTHY McMILLAN ~"Always a Smile and a Kind Word."~ A Gentle Woman, With A Strong Faith. McMillan, Dorothy A. (nee Dery) November 6, 2014 age 82. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Robert (Therese) and Kathleen (Matthew) Saval. Dear grandmother of Gabe, Bridget, Clare, Joseph, Katie, Molly, Matthew, James, Timothy and Jeffrey. Sister of Virginia (Gerald) Kaye,...

William Albert Hockenberger

William Albert Hockenberger

Oct 20, 2014

William A. Hockenberger Age 76 October 20, 2014 Beloved husband of Lynn for 50 years. Dear father of Ian (Thelma) Oliver, Amy (Karl) Hochkammer and Erin. Proud grandfather of Jenna, William Max and Olivia. Brother of Ann Abel. Funeral service Saturday October 25, 2014 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham 1669 W. Maple. Donations in William's memory can...

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