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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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Michael Mcbride Edwards

Michael Mcbride Edwards

Jun 19, 2014

Michael McBride Edwards June 19, 2014 age 82. A long time resident of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Theresa Jane for 61 years. Loving father of Tim (Ellen), Mary Plunkett, Michelle Ferrari (Jim), Kathy Sorenson (Scot), Rick Edwards (Paula), Susan Miruzzi (David) and Jim (Kerri). Dear grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 13. Mr. Edwards was a retired Ford...

Theodore "Ted" Marzonie

Theodore "Ted" Marzonie

Jun 19, 2014

Theodore "Ted" Marzonie, age 86. June 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Joan M. Marzonie for 65 years. Loving father of Jan Marzonie (Ron Silva), Paula (Allen) Carter, Barbara (Steven) Portera, Ted (Diana) Marzonie, Tom (Kathy) Marzonie, Karen (the late Larry) Flannery, Doug (Virginia) Marzonie, John (Dana) Marzonie, and Rob (Tracey) Marzonie. Dear grandfather of Brooke, Brittany, Kristen, AJ, Caroline, Kyle,...

Courtney L. Malkowski

Courtney L. Malkowski

Jun 18, 2014

Courtney Lynn Malkowski, age 66. June 18, 2014. Beloved wife of Larry Malkowski for 44 years. Loving mother of Christa (Dan) Myers. Dear grandmother of Addison. Sister of Bob (Margie) Belous, Bonnie (Paul) Leginski and the late Melody Tanner. Mrs. Malkowski was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Jean Belous. Gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

Karl Jacob Lehman Jr.

Karl Jacob Lehman Jr.

Jun 18, 2014

Karl Jacob Lehman, Jr. age 89. June 18, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ima "Polly" Lehman for 64 years. Loving father of Pamela (William) Day, and Karl C. Lehman. Dear grandfather of Amanda (Tom) Menzies, Melissa Day (John Steffenson), and proud great grandfather of Aidan and Henry Menzies. Brother of Katherine (the late Doug) Pearsall, and the late Glenn...

William Regis Vanderworp

William Regis Vanderworp

Jun 18, 2014

Willliam R. VanDerworp Age 80 June 18, 2014 Beloved husband of Patricia for 57 years. Dear father of Kenneth and William. Granddad of Kent and John. Visitation Friday, 4-9 with rosary at 7pm. Visitation Saturday 11:00am with funeral service at Noon at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Mr. VanDerworp's...

Jack Falvo

Jack Falvo

Jun 13, 2014

Jack Falvo, age 63. June 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Kristyn A. Falvo for 42 years. Loving father of Michele (John) Kendall, Nicholas Falvo, Dana (Jeffrey) Haller, and Jonathon Falvo. Dear grandfather of Jack and Katherine. Son of Caroline and the late Orlando Falvo. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 2-8 pm and...

Juanita K. Baker

Juanita K. Baker

Jun 13, 2014

Juanita K. Baker, age 88. June 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Fred J. Baker for 60 years. Dear mother of Randy (Michelle) Baker, Denny Smith, Kim (Tim) Todd, Robin (Rob) Byrnes, and the late Gary Baker. Loving grandmother of Sydney (Anthony), Courtney (Paige), Paul (Anthoula), Joe, Courtney, Matt, Chris, and "Super"great grandmother of Freddie, Niko, and Christian. Mother-In-Law...

Gerald Francis Willacker

Gerald Francis Willacker

Jun 9, 2014

Gerald Francis Willacker June 9, 2014 Husband of the late Judith L. Father of Jeffrey, Jacqueline (John) Lee, Jeanne (Roger) Dean and James. Grandfather of 8 and Great Grandfather of 1. Brother of Shirley Gramer, Gail Campbell and Arlene Gardner. Funeral Service Saturday, June 14th at 11:00am at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. Entombment at Oakland Hills Cemetery....

Tom Bennett

Tom Bennett

Jun 8, 2014

Tom Bennett June 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Lauralynn for 20 years. Loving father of Brandon, Nick, Bridget and Natalie. Dear son of Lee Hiatt (Bob) and the late Clarence. Brother of Mike (Shelly) Bennett, Gordon Bennett and Jay (Rene) Leow. Brother in law of Carrie (Jon) Cempura and Jacob (Alicia) Eberhard. Son in law of Phil and Becky Eberhard...

Frank W. Boyd

Frank W. Boyd

Jun 1, 2014

Boyd, Frank – Age 82. June 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Josephine for 59 years. Loving father of Ben (Amy), Sue (Louis) Alcaczar and Carla (Brian Sterling). Devoted Papa of Laine and Wyatt. Dear brother of Jess, Louise Hellickson, Shirley Davis and Harry and the late Bradley, Charles, Paul, Henry and Juanita. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Instate...

Thomas Spillane

Thomas Spillane

Jun 1, 2014

Thomas B. Spillane "Tommy Brendan" born in Templenoe, Co. Kerry, Ireland. May 22, 1924-June 1, 2014 Dear husband of the late Mary. Beloved father of Tom Jr. (Kathy), Larry (Stephanie) & MaryBeth (Steve) Swad. Loving grandfather ("Gramps" & "Pa") of Michael, Hailey, Danny, Calla, Jimmy, Rebecca, Kyle, Danny T., and Tommy. Survived by three of his ten siblings, Teresa Kenney,...

Bernard G. Phillips

Bernard G. Phillips

May 30, 2014

Bernard G. Phillips Age 88 Beloved husband of the late Shirley A Dear father of of Dennis M. (Nancy) and the late Maureen Devoted grandfather of Craig and Christina (Carl) Wilkinson.. Great-grandfather of Andrew and Riley Son of the late Joseph and Lena Phillips Brother of the late Joe, Jack, Tom, Teddy, Chuck, and Rose. Also survived by many nieces...

Gary S. Williams

Gary S. Williams

May 25, 2014

Gary Williams, aka KOG "King of Golf", formerly of Dearborn, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 25, 2014, at his favorite place; his summer home in Gaylord, Michigan, just one week after his 53rd birthday, and one day after enjoying his final round of golf with his lifelong friends. Gary was a stand-out football player at Dearborn High School, (class...

Dennis L. Nadeau

Dennis L. Nadeau

May 23, 2014

Nadeau, Dennis L. May 23, 2014 age 75. Beloved husband of Nancy for 53 years. Loving father of Todd (Julie) Nadeau, Leslie (Jack) Snyder, Terrence (Linda), Dennis Michael (Jill), Jennifer (Dr. Richard) Perry and David (Dawn). Dear grandfather of Hayley, Somer, TJ, Chelsey, Nathaniel, Zachariah, Timothy, Ryan, Mitchell, Jack, Samantha, Noelle, Addison, David and Hali. Brother of Beverly Taylor and...

Sandra J. Fraze

Sandra J. Fraze

May 21, 2014

Sandra J. Fraze Age 72 May 21, 2014. Dear sister of Jeanette Shaughnessy and Larry Fraze. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cousin to many. Retired from Kodak. Longtime resident of Novi and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Memorial mass will be Saturday, July 26, 11:00AM at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi. Donations may...

Lewis G Bartlett

Lewis G Bartlett

May 18, 2014

Lewis G. Bartlett May 18, 2014 Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Jim (Nancy), John (Livia), Joanne (Don) Denyer, Bob (Diane), Cindy(Jim)Howell, Richard (Kathy), Diane (Jim) Taylor, Carol (Brian) McGorisk. Proud Grandfather of 27. Brother of Doris Thomas. Lewis attended St. Mary of Redford and then graduated from the Sacred Heart Seminary. He served in the United States Marine...

Alice H. Brown

Alice H. Brown

May 10, 2014

Alice (Hollyer) Brown passed away peacefully at age 87 on Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was the daughter of Robert N and Jane (Newsted) Hollyer. Predeceased by husband of 65 years, Milner Brown, son-in-law Bill Deetz, sister Jane Wise, and brothers Robert, William and Richard Hollyer. Alice is survived by her children Ann (Joe) Sartoris, Michael (Bonnie) Brown, Patricia (Paul...

Patrick Joseph Kemen

Patrick Joseph Kemen

May 8, 2014

Patrick Joseph Kemen Age 64 May 8, 2014 Beloved husband of Renee. Dear father of the late Jacqueline Jones. Grandfather of Emma, Audrey and Amanda. Brother of Michael Kemen (Kris Jetke), Christine (Michael) Stevens and Kathleen Miller. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Instate Monday, 5-9pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi In state Tuesday, 10:00am with funeral...

Elizabeth Jean Pegg

Elizabeth Jean Pegg

May 8, 2014

Pegg, Elizabeth "Jean" May 8, 2014 age 87. Beautiful and adored wife of Robert "Bob". Cherished mother of Mike (Kathy), Kathy (Bob) Fritz, Beth (Dave) Hinman, Tim (Kim) and Scott (Stephanie). Grandmother of Christa, Andy, Jennifer, Rob, Todd, Melissa, Emily, Kaitlyn, Leigh, Collin, Chris, Sean and Katie; great-grandmother of Samantha, Jack, Sydney and Brandon. Family will receive friends at O'Brien/Sullivan...

Pauline Barbara Schafer

Pauline Barbara Schafer

May 7, 2014

Pauline Barbara Schafer passed away May 7, 2014 in the Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan after a brief illness. Pauline was born July 8, 1924 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Wayne State University in Detroit. On March 4, 1950 she married James E. Schafer from Bremen, Indiana who passed away in April...

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