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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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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
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
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
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
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,...
Alexander Chetcuti
Sep 12, 2013
Alexander Chetcuti Age 85September 12, 2013Beloved husband of Evelyn for 60 years.Dear father of Norman (Judy), Aileen (Jon Muresan), Carolyn, Lisa Efimetz, Michael (Kyle Evans), Annie (James) Albanice.Proud grandfather of 9 and greatgrandfather of 3.Brother of Charles (Rosemary) Cody, Louise Sinclair and Donia Mastropietro. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 2-8pm Rosary at 7:00pm.In...
Eleanor Souder
Sep 10, 2013
Eleanor Lillian Souder September 10, 2013 Beloved wife of Herbert T. for 65 years Dear mother of Janet (David) Wilson and Kathy. Proud grandmother of Margaret and Katherine. Sister of Sr. Alexia LaPorte and Patricia Krapp. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Saturday September 28, 2013 from 11:00 am until the Memorial Service at noon....
Dennis Munch
Sep 9, 2013
Dennis C. Munch Age 63 September 9, 2013 Beloved husband of Judy. Dear father of William (Lisa) and Katherine (Anthony) Ruggirello. Proud grandfather of Teagan, Tyler and Baby Ruggirello. Brother of Daniel (Rhonda) Zuziak, Robert (Pamela) Zuziak, Richard (Denise) Zuziak and Susan (Robert) Pizzuti. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi. Thursday 2-8pm In state at Holy...
Robert Susick
Sep 7, 2013
Robert L. Susick, age 83. September 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Anne E. Susick for 58 years. Dear father of Bob (Kris) Susick, Jr., Steve (Sharon) Susick, Greg (Kirsten) Susick, and Dan Susick. Loving grandfather of Emma, Robert, Lindsey, Brett, Miranda, Lauren, Leo, Noah, Ava, Samantha, and the late Bennett. Brother of William (Sharon) Susick, Alvin (Paula) Susick, and the...
Timothy Cullen
Sep 7, 2013
Timothy R. Cullen, age 67. September 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Claire L. Cullen for 36 years. Dear father of Abbey Cullen. Brother of 8. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Thursday 4-9 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or www.heart.org/ .
Richard Cartwright
Sep 5, 2013
Richard W. Cartwright, age 88. September 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Audrey J. Cartwright for 67 years. Dear father of Randall Cartwright, Brian (Jean) Cartwright, Steven (Barbara) Cartwright, and Paul Cartwright. Loving grandfather of Claralyn, Leona, Sean, Lesley, Timothy, Andrew, Jeffrey, Katherine, and great grandfather of Keira, Tristan, and Jaxon. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi...
Marjorie Carleton (Gleed)
Sep 3, 2013
Marjorie Helen Carleton (Gleed) Age 81 September 3, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Ladner. Dear mother of Martha-Jane (Michael Ignatowski), Lisa-Jo, Thomas (Deborah) and David (Ann-Marie). Loving grandmother of Eric, Carlye, Alex Andria, Ethan, Cameron, Christian and Charlotte. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Friday 4-9pm. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00am at Faith Community Presbyterian...
Mary Szweda
Sep 3, 2013
Mary A. Szweda, age 90. September 3, 2013. Beloved wife of Norbert "Norm" Szweda for 50 years. Dear mother of Lawrence (Mary) Drozan, Darlene (Dan) Suhajda, and Vivian (John) Krueger. Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 5. Sister of Ann (Frank) Torchia, Rose Vrabel, Natalie (Lou) Gehosky, and the late Ron Velich. Memorial visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home,...
Mary Cordisco
Sep 3, 2013
Mary Cordisco (Agosti) Age 82 Born April 29, 1931 Passed away September 3,2013. Beloved wife of Domenic for 62 years. Dear mother of Cathrine, Joseph (Pamela), Donna, and Paul (Deborah) Proud grandmother of Angela Cordisco (Sean Stowell) Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 2-9pm. Rosary Monday 7:00pm Instate at St Gerald Church 21300 Farmington...
Victor Zitny
Sep 1, 2013
Victor Chester Zitny Age 81 September 1, 2013 Dear father of Anne Marie (Tom Barett), Victor Gerald (Alisa), Patrick (Kristine) Proud grandfather of Tim, Shannon, Ryan, Hannah, Tyler, Bridget, Grace, Victoria, Olivia, Elizabeth, Joe and Gabe. Brother of Gerald Zitny, Susan Bienick, Jeanne Sobasco and the late Margaret Heirman. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800...
Thomas Jones
Sep 1, 2013
Tom Jones Age 71 September 1, 2013 Dear husband of Ann Marie. Beloved father of Laura Marie Jones, Deborah Ann (Kenneth) Falasa and the late Andrew Thomas. Son of Grace Templin and the late Rodney Jones. Brother of Michael (Esther) Jones and the late Patricia Jones. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, MI, Wednesday, 5-8pm. Instate at...
Deborah Windish (Poling)
Aug 31, 2013
Deborah K. Windish (Poling) Age 64 August 31, 2013. Dear wife of Richard Poling Jr. Beloved mother of Danielle (Trent) Morr, Rebecca (Jamison Hegarty) Langdon. Stepmother of Andrew (Anne) Poling & Jeffrey (Corrie) Poling. Loving grandmother of Caleb, Cooper and Eli Morr, Jakob, Joshua and Jordan Langdon, Logan and Noah Hegarty, Laura, Katheryn, Alexander and Evelyn Poling. Sister of Mark...
Bruce Johnson
Aug 29, 2013
Bruce A. Johnson Age 61 SuddenlyAugust 29, 2013Beloved husband of JaneDear father of Jacob, Jill (Wes) Moilanen and Jaclyn.Brother of Steve.Bruce was the founder and heart and soul of the Bruce Johnson Service Company. He was a lover of nature with the ocean being the center of his heart. He was an avid photographer and his motto was "make memories...
Guy Smith,
Aug 29, 2013
Guy Raymond Smith Jr. of Brighton, Michigan was born June 9, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and died August 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Carol for 55 years. Loving father of Ruth (Ron) Kadykowski and Russell. Loving grandfather of Ronnie Kadykowski. Mr. Smith started his 28 year career in business as a field agent with the IRS. He held positions in...
Dolores Small
Aug 28, 2013
Small Dolores V. Age 82 August 28, 2013 Dear wife of Robert. Dear mother of Kimberly (Marilyn Griffin) Small, Kelly (Edward) Gavin, and Michael (Danielle). Proud grandmother of Zach, Maddie, Max, Katherine, Jamie, Wil and Michael. Services were held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
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