Obituaries

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 Faber

Robert Faber

Oct 21, 2013

Faber, Robert "Bob" October 21, 2013 age 84. Beloved husband of Leona for 63 years. Loving father of Cheryl Kelly (Larry), Bruce (Sandy), Barry (Kathy) and Linda Markle. Dear grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of eight. Bob was an Allstate agent for 27 years and retired in 1995. His "perfect" family was his pride and joy. He also loved his...

Robert "Bob" Faber

Robert "Bob" Faber

Oct 21, 2013

Robert "Bob" Faber October 21, 2013 age 84. Beloved husband of Leona for 63 years. Loving father of Cheryl Kelly (Larry), Bruce (Sandy), Barry (Kathy) and Linda Markle. Dear grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of eight. Bob was an Allstate agent for 27 years and retired in 1995. His "perfect" family was his pride and joy. He also loved his...

David Godman

David Godman

Oct 13, 2013

David L. Godman, age 69 October 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Lynda L. Godman for 38 years. Dear father of Sheri (Justin) Godman-Lumley, Carie Godman, and Jim Godman. Loving grandfather of Kenton, Sarah, Nicholas, Caitlynn, and Ethan. Son of Dorothy and the late U.B. Godman. Brother of Jill Levine. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800...

Kenneth Bernek

Kenneth Bernek

Oct 12, 2013

Kenneth Ryan Bernek  Age 34 October 12, 2013 Beloved husband of Kimberly. Dear son of Nancy and Kenneth (Wendy). Brother of Kelly (Kevin) and the late Joseph. Step-brother of  Troy, Rocky and Lisa. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm and Friday 11am until the time of funeral service at 12 Noon at  O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi,  (248) 348-1800. Interment at...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

Oct 11, 2013

Robert  A . Taylor  October 11, 2013Beloved husband of the late Sally  for 52 years.Loving father of Mark (Elizabeth), Traci (Kenneth) Misiolek and Gina (Donald) Dietrich.Dear grandfather of Luke, Travis, Jake, Nick, Cassie, Nathan, Ben and Thomas.Brother of Art, Jim, Donn and AuroraVisitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home   41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 2-9pm  Scripture Service Friday 7pmInstate at...

Julius Milker

Julius Milker

Oct 10, 2013

Julius A. Milker, age 94. October 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Maria Milker. Loving father of 3. Dear grandfather of 7. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 4-8 pm. Instate Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church, 39200 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills from 10:30 am until funeral service 11:00 am. Memorial contributions to Novi...

Vere Wirwille

Vere Wirwille

Oct 8, 2013

Vere William Wirwille Age 59 October 8, 2013 Beloved husband of Marie. Dear father of Victoria, Lauren and James. Brother of Donald. Vere was a dedicated police officer for the city of Novi for 30 years.  He received numerous commendations over his career.  He loved hunting and fishing and the outdoors.  He especially loved the Lovells/Lewiston area.  Vere was a...

Cheryl Schipani

Cheryl Schipani

Oct 8, 2013

Cheryl L. Schipani, age 51. Loving mother of Frank Shipman. Beloved daughter of Anthony Schipani and the late Barbara. Dear sister of Cindy Schipani (Robert Van Til), Rose (Brian) Boyle, Linda (William) Shoemaker, Marilyn (the late Mark) Schumaker, Debra (Paul) Rainey and Mary (Michael) Hauswirth. She is also survived by 14 nieces and nephews. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555...

Maureen Toohey

Maureen Toohey

Oct 5, 2013

Maureen Elizabeth Toohey, 85, passed away October 5, 2013 at Clare Bridge of Farmington Hills. She was born June 15, 1928 in Bronx, New York, to Thomas and Frances (Hufnagel) Gorman.   She was a graduate of Mt. St. Ursula High School in Bronx, and was a resident of Sarasota, Florida, Naperville, IL, and Michigan. She had a passion for gardening...

John Olszewski

John Olszewski

Oct 3, 2013

John J. (Johnny O.) Olszewski Loving Husband of Elinor (nee Cottrell).  Dear Father of Son, J. Tom (Linda), Daughters, Mary K (Bill), Jean Marie (Larry), Patricia Ann (Michael).  Treasured Grandfather of eight grandchildren and Great Grandfather of six.  John went home to be with the Lord on October 3, 2013.   John began his career in Detroit with the Internal Revenue...

Richard Glavin

Richard Glavin

Oct 1, 2013

Richard J. Glavin (Dick), age 84, was born to eternal life on October 1, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Cathy (née Byrne). Devoted son of the late Joseph Clement Glavin and Mary Margaret (Minnie) Glavin (née Dilworth). Cherished brother of Thomas J. Glavin (Mary Ann) and Mary Margaret Thomas (Richard). Loving uncle to Diane MacDonald (née Glavin), Patrick Glavin,...

G. Monson

G. Monson

Sep 27, 2013

G. Dale Monson, age 87. September 27, 2013. Beloved husband of Sandy for 32 years. Dear father of Eric (Belinda), Marta Monson, Tina (Terry) Halverson, and Stepfather of Cindy (Kevin) Furlong and Don Christy. Loving grandfather of Ingrid, Christian, Michele, Natalie, Ryan, Spencer and Samantha and great grandfather of Astrid, Leaf, Bergen, TomDale, and Lucinda. Private services were held. In...

Nongyao Gravel

Nongyao Gravel

Sep 19, 2013

Nongyao "Noi" Gravel, age 66. September 19, 2013. Loving mother of Natee (Pensiri) Tipvisan and Nick (Kelly) Tipvisan. Dear grandmother of Natita, and Tessa. Sister of Nong Boonkant and Rangsan Boonkant. Memorial gathering at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 2-8 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma – American Cancer Society or...

Lillie Lafevre

Lillie Lafevre

Sep 18, 2013

Lillie Louise LaFevre September 18, 2013 Wife of the late Elmer Harvey LaFevre. Mother of Sandra (James Yenckel), Russ (Marlis), Pamela (Jerry) Hirst, Dennis (Mary), Cheryl Kobel, Janet McSorley, Fred (Mary Jo Hartman) and Timothy. Grandmother of Michael (Jessica) McSorley, Jayme (David) Janosko, Dylan McSorley, Lauren (Michael) Kobylarz, Bradley LaFevre, Lindsay LaFevre, Jessica Kobel, Brigitte LaFevre, Kaitlyn LaFevre, Nicholas Kobel...

Peter Verardi

Peter Verardi

Sep 18, 2013

Peter L. Verardi, Age 67. September 18, 2013. Loving son of the late Peter and Frances Verardi. Dear brother of Lorraine Geisler, Mel (Maureen) Verardi, Carole (George) Garbacki, Roger (Tracy) Verardi, and the late Lillian Frazzini, Robert Verardi. Mr. Verardi is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Chapel service at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at...

Charlotte Wagner

Charlotte Wagner

Sep 15, 2013

Charlotte M. Wagner, age 91. September 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Nieman for 8 years, the late John Pellegrene for 24 years, and the late Robert O. Wagner for 28 years. Dear stepmother of William (Sue) Wagner, Kathleen (Mike) Shields, the late Carol Stevens and Russell Wagner. Loving step grandmother of Carey, Chris, Craig, Russell, Evelyn, Alice,...

Mary Hughes

Mary Hughes

Sep 14, 2013

Mary E. Hughes, age 86. September 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Francis Hughes for 48 years. Dear mother of Mary (James) Huber, Frank "Skip" Hughes, Kathleen Hughes, Thomas (Yvonne) Hughes, Patricia (James) Kramer, Charles "Bob" (Kathy) Hughes, and Theresa (Brian) McClure. Loving grandmother of David (Lynn), Lisa, Michael (Jenny), Jennifer (Faron), Thomas (Maggie), Lindsay (Keith), Allison, Sean (Nicole),...

Edward Joanides

Edward Joanides

Sep 12, 2013

Edward E. Joanides  Age 91 September 12, 2013 Beloved husband of Christine. Dear father of Tom and Marianthe "Marty". Grandfather of Alexander Joanides, Andrew Head, Nick and T.J. Great Grandfather of Kingston. Brother of James (Marie) Bellas Visitation Sunday, 2-8pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:30PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Instate Monday 10:00AM with funeral...

Pearlene Ginther

Pearlene Ginther

Sep 12, 2013

Ginther, Pearlene Mae (Lawson); Farmington Hills and formerly Saginaw Township; September 12, 2013; 75; preceded in death by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Leo Ginther,  her parents, Rubert A. Lawson, Sr. and Emogene Lawson, her brothers, Rubert A. Lawson, Jr.,  Millard P. Lawson and Larry K. Lawson.  She is survived by her sister, Deborah D.(Lawson) Moore. She was the beloved...

Mary Witmer

Mary Witmer

Sep 12, 2013

Mary A. Witmer, age 80. September 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward W. Witmer for 51 years. Dear mother of Hope Witmer, Dawn Witmer, Moira Witmer, Paula Adams, and Ann Marie (Daniel) Jurek. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Joshua, Nicholas, Erin, Dominic, Benjamin, Jackelyn, Blake and great grandmother of Dylan and Lilly. Sister of James (Mary) McClafferty, Charles McClafferty,...

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