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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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Paul R. Janusky

Paul R. Janusky

Mar 13, 2014

No services were held at this time.

Michael "Mike" F. Murphy

Michael "Mike" F. Murphy

Mar 10, 2014

Michael "Mike" F. Murphy, age 57. June 21, 1956 to March 10, 2014. Mike was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Plymouth Salem High School in 1974 and Michigan State University in 1979. Mike worked at John Smith Clothiers in Plymouth, Michigan throughout his high school and college years. He was an outstanding golfer, and taught the game...

Rudolph Lanzetta

Rudolph Lanzetta

Mar 9, 2014

Rudolph Lanzetta March 9, 2014 age 86. Beloved husband of Constance for 41 years. Dear father of Jeff Lanzetta, Christine Graczyk and Lisa Glaser. Loving grandfather of Nicholas and Natalie Graczyk, Matthew and Peter Glaser and great-grandfather of Emerson and Olivia. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Dear friend to Dennis Waltz. Proud cat owner of Zoe and Ella. A...

Mario Robert Napolitano

Mario Robert Napolitano

Mar 8, 2014

Mario R. Napolitano Age 83 March 8 2014 Beloved husband of Barbara for 63 years. Dear father of Dean and Stephanie (David) Nagi. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Alanna Nagi. Brother of Albert (the late Ann), Ralph (Lucille) and Joseph "Gene" (Ann). Mario served in the U.S.M.C. and was a Korean War veteran. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555...

Thomas Robert Mcnamara

Thomas Robert Mcnamara

Mar 7, 2014

Thomas R. McNamara died suddenly on March 7, 2014 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Nancy L. McNamara for 55 years. Loving father of Daniell McNamara, Kelly McNamara, Erin (Bob) Kennedy, and Corinne (Todd) Osborne. Dear grandfather of Alexandra, Shane, Trevor, Kaley, Christopher, Andrew, and Olivia. Brother of Marie Green and Margaret Desmond. Instate at Holy Family Church,...

Edward Handley

Edward Handley

Mar 5, 2014

Edward Handley, age 90. March 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Shirley Handley for 65 years. Loving father of David (Claudia) Handley, Jim (Maureen) Handley, Craig Handley, Tom (Linda) Handley, and Trisha (Chris) Gearhart. Dear grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Lena (Walt) Paris. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Monday from...

Dr Lynne W. Boyle

Dr Lynne W. Boyle

Mar 4, 2014

Dr. Lynne W. Boyle, age 84 of Novi (formerly of Grand Rapids and Detroit). Died March 4, 2014 at home. Loving mother of Michael (Carolyn). Daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Waddell Beloved grandmother of David and Kevin. Dear sister of Gordon (Carol). A graduate of Calvin College, Grand Rapids, with a Masters and Ed. Degree from Wayne State....

Maria Michalowski

Maria Michalowski

Feb 28, 2014

Michalowski, Maria of Novi, passed away February 28, 2014 at age 80. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Donna (Max) Riehl, Tammy (Jim) Blitz and Bryan (Pam) Michalowski. Adored grandmother of James, Robert, Ross, Steven, Amanda, Keith, Rachel and great-grandmother of Vanessa and Lucas. Dear sister of Emilio (Mary) Maiorano. A time of gathering will be held...

Regis E. Fitzstephens

Regis E. Fitzstephens

Feb 25, 2014

Fitzstephens, Regis E. (Horkin, O'Gorman) February 25, 2014 age 77. Beloved mother of Maura (Derek) Doerr and Tricia O'Gorman (Gregg Brandemihl). Loving grandmother of Kathleen (Josh) Gauci, Maureen Hatfield, Bridgette Nicholas, Phillip Nicholas and great-grandmother of Fiona, Gwen, Aiden, Delilah, Conor and Gavin. Dear sister of Monica and the late Mary, Patsy and Mildred. Memorial gathering at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home,...

Patrick J. Mcguckin

Patrick J. Mcguckin

Feb 21, 2014

Patrick J. McGuckin, age 62. February 21, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lisa McGuckin for 34 years. Loving father of Emily (JJ) Balagna, and Sean (Emilia) McGuckin. Dear grandfather of Keenan, Rocco, and Atticus. Brother of Jerry (Marcia) McGuckin. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Tuesday 4-8 pm and Wednesday 4-8 pm. Instate Thursday...

Dennis "Boomer" Macdermaid

Dennis "Boomer" Macdermaid

Feb 19, 2014

Dennis "Boomer" MacDermaid, age 59. February 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Theresa MacDermaid for 6 years. Loving father of Lisa Fox, Rebecca MacDermaid, Amanda MacDermaid, Devon MacDermaid, and stepfather of Joseph Adam Kasak, and Michael Anthony Kasak. Dear grandfather of Brittany Sutton, Julia Sutton, Kylie Jeffries, and Addison Williams. Brother of Lynn Schulz, Bill MacDermaid, and Jeff MacDermaid. Dennis was...

Billie Marie Camilleri

Billie Marie Camilleri

Feb 16, 2014

Billie Marie {Parker} Camilleri Born to Floyd and Etta Parker in Gainesville Texas on July 21 1936. Married George on Sept 27th 1952 in St Henry's Church in Lincoln Park Mich. Lived in Livonia Mi. for 40 years until she retired from Botsford General Hospital and moved to Las Vegas in 1992. Passed away on Feb 16 2014 at 6:15...

Anne C. Dombrowski

Anne C. Dombrowski

Feb 16, 2014

Anne C. Dombrowski February 16, 2014 Beloved wife of the late Edmund J. Dear mother of Carol, June (Ted) Kopp and Edmund J. Jr. (Birgit). Proud grandmother of Thad Jr., Paul, Douglas, Gregory, Michael, Amy, Ryan, Brandon and Aaron. Great grandmother of 15. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 3-8pm Scripture Service Friday 7:30pm....

Bob F. Ryan

Bob F. Ryan

Feb 16, 2014

Bob F. Ryan Age 88 February 16, 2014 Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Dear Father of Bob (Sheryl), Jim (Amy), Bill, Sandy (Kirk) Nelson and John (Gail). Grandfather of Claire, Kate, Heather, Michael, Christopher, Cole, Trey, Brittney, Mandy, Kristen, Kerri and Garret. Brother of Betty (Bob) Gifford and Helen (Bruce) Zolner. Memorial Service Saturday, February 22, 11:00AM at Holy...

Rev Richard Anthony Ranalletti

Rev Richard Anthony Ranalletti

Feb 14, 2014

Fr. Richard Anthony Ranalletti, CSB, of the Congregation of St. Basil (the Basilian Fathers), entered his eternal rest on February 14, 2014 in Angela Hospice Care Center in Livonia, MI, where he had been residing since August 2013. Born in Rochester, NY on September 3, 1944, he attended that city's Corpus Christi Elementary School, staffed by the Sisters of St....

Phillip Edward Jenkins

Phillip Edward Jenkins

Feb 12, 2014

Phillip Edward Jenkins February 12, 2014 Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father of Lori (Joseph) Krok and Michael (Kimberly). Dear grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Jacob, Jaret and Jenna. Brother of Arlene Schell and Sandra (John) Peterson. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800 Friday 2-8 PM. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at the funeral home. Memorial...

Shirley P. Petz

Shirley P. Petz

Feb 9, 2014

Shirley P. Petz, age 89. February 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Weldon Petz for 66 years. Loving mother of Cheryl (Jim) Shirtz, and Mark (Diane) Petz. Dear grandmother of Michael, Christopher, Jennifer, and Danielle. Sister of Joanne (Richard) Hemmelsbach. A memorial gathering at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 on Saturday from 11:00 AM until...

Charles Simpson

Charles Simpson

Feb 8, 2014

Charles Simpson, age 90, died Feb. 8, 2014. Loving husband of Wilhelmina "Min" Simpson. Loving father of Charles "Doug" Simpson (Janet), Christine Halliday (Doug), Carol Houck (Dan) and Nancy Ritchie (Wayne). Dear grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of 12, and great-great grandfather of one. Visitation Sunday April 6 from 3-7 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River in Novi (248)...

Albert E. Wilkinson

Albert E. Wilkinson

Feb 5, 2014

WILKINSON ALBERT E. Age 74, passed February 5, 2014. Beloved son of the late Harry and Sarah V. (Nee Mills) Wilkinson and twin brother John. Survived by his loving sister, Patricia (and the late Robert O'Rourke), his dear brother Robert (the late Judy), his niece Michelle, and nephew Jeff. Also survived by many relatives, friends, and his "Very SPECIAL Family"...

Sandy Weed

Sandy Weed

Feb 3, 2014

Sandy Weed. February 3, 2014 age 65. Beloved husband of William for 38 years. Loving mother of Jennie (Jon) Clauer, Mike (Bre) and Nikki (Paul) Lindsay. Dear grandmother of Drake, Chris, Kodi, Aidan and Belle. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM (casual attire requested) at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Visitation continues Friday 10 AM until time of...

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