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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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Francis Kelly

Francis Kelly

May 26, 2013

Francis Kelly age 86, passed away May 26, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Elinor for 54 years. Loving  father of Kathleen (Peter) Kohlert, Daniel (Katherine) Kelly, Maureen (Jeffrey) Nichols, and Timothy (Kimberly). Dear  grandfather of  Marie, Kevin, Ryan, Shauna, Brenden, Connor, Sean, Megan, Maeve, Shannon, Timothy and Devin. Great grandfather of Charlotte, Cass, Grayson, and Callahan. Brother of Thomas....

Mary ("Sunny") Erwin

Mary ("Sunny") Erwin

May 26, 2013

Erwin, Mary Longmaid ("Sunny"), age 80, of Novi, Michigan, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2013, after a long battle with emphysema. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, E. James ("Jim") Erwin. Sunny is survived by her children, Katherine Anne (Dirk VanKoughnett) of Chicago, IL, E. James ("Chip")...

James Furlong

James Furlong

May 25, 2013

James Walter Furlong, age 87. May 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Margaret (Budde) Furlong for 61 years. Dear father of Maureen (Jim) Baldwin, James (Bonnie) Furlong, Jr., Thomas (Anne) Furlong, and Anne (Steve) Vosters. Loving grandfather of Michael, Lauren, Mark, Alec, Matthew, Michelle, and Jennifer. Brother of Patricia (Don) Greig, Maureen Dowsley, Frank (Linda) Furlong, Mary (the late Jack) Furlong,...

John Sulick

John Sulick

May 24, 2013

John P. Sulick, age 85. May 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Sulick. Dear father of Douglas, Duane, and Annette. Loving grandfather of Kelly Sulick, Kim Leeds, David Sulick, and Jennifer Sulick. Significant other Pat Wise and her children; Chip (Cindy), David, Paul, Gail (Joe) Kakaley and grandson, Chase. Mr. Sulick worked for the Detroit News for over...

Robert Egner

Robert Egner

May 22, 2013

Robert Egner May 22, 2013 age 78. Beloved husband of Lois for 52 years. Loving father of Jennifer Schumacher and Chris (Lisa). Dear grandpa of Wesley and Emma. Brother of Rudy (Joan) and Richard (Joan). Mr. Egner loved being on and playing at the golf course. Visitation at Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400 West Ten Mile Rd., Novi, Wednesday May...

Michael Derrig

Michael Derrig

May 21, 2013

Michael "Jack" Derrig, 83, went to heaven on Tuesday, May 21st.  Michael was born in New York, New York, and was raised in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland until the age of 18. He was married to Mary Ellen Derrig (Rotz) and would have been married 60 years this September 5th. Michael was a proud Korean War veteran: owner of several...

Roxie Sinclair

Roxie Sinclair

May 21, 2013

Roxie Sinclair  Age 81 May 21, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Fred E. Dear mother of  John and the late Fred Jr. Loving grandmother of John-Michael, Christopher and Ellen. Great Grandmother of Alana and Jeffrey Jr. Sister of Joe Whyte, Rev. Timothy (Clara Sue) Whyte, the late Margaret Dawdy and Mary Deardorff. Funeral service Wednesday, May 29, 11:00 AM  ...

Marianne Taylor

Marianne Taylor

May 20, 2013

Marianne Taylor May 20, 2013 age 56. Wife of Rodney. Loving mother of Michelle, Robert (Brandi), Devin and MacKenzie. Beloved Grammy of Maxwell, Benjamin and Matthew. Sister of Martha Morris, Chuck Moore and Mindy Houser. Daughter of the late Gerald and Elsie Moore. Marianne was an avid reader, enjoyed riding her bike and loved her grandchildren and being a grammy....

Lillian Mendrek

Lillian Mendrek

May 18, 2013

Lillian Ann  Mendrek Age 89 May 18, 2013Beloved wife of the late Leonard.Dear mother of Lenny, Kathy (Ron) Watson, Jim (Yolanda), Dennis (Iale), Pat (Mike) O'Leary.Grandmother of 7, step grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 5.Sister of Jean (Harry) Peruske, Mary (Eddie) Tencza, Al (Lotti) Kuznucki, Virginia (Dick) Teefey, the late Ed (Jean) Kuznicki, the late Jim (Sally) Kuznicki...

Charles Benson

Charles Benson

May 16, 2013

Charles E. Benson age 89May 16, 2013Beloved husband of Opal.Dear Father of Brenda (Jim) Huffman,  and Joy (Dan) MacLeod.Grandfather of Erika, James, Karl, Daniel,Great Grand father of Rachel Lynn.Brother of Bob (Ethel) Benson and Raymond Benson.Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday 2-9pm and Monday 9am until the funeral service at Noon.Interment at Great Lakes National...

Kevin Burke

Kevin Burke

May 16, 2013

Burke, Kevin J. May 16, 2013 age 62. Husband of Ann. Brother of John (Eileen), Tom (Kathy), Dennis (Jan), Schephali, Mary (Dennis), Jim and Terry (Bob). Uncle to 3 nephews, 5 nieces, 1 great nephew and 2 great nieces. Mr. Burke was a 1968 graduate of St. Mary's of Redford. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248)...

Francis Begue

Francis Begue

May 15, 2013

Francis "Frank" Joseph Begue died may 15, 2013, at Angela Hospice in Livonia at the age of 86. Frank was born May 7, 1927, in Detroit, MI, the son of Fred and Louise (nee Kennedy) Begue. He married Jeanne Martha Zager at St. Luke's Church, Detroit, on December 23, 1971. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee...

Robert Stando

Robert Stando

May 7, 2013

Robert J. Stando. May 7 2013 Beloved Husband of the late Patricia for 63 years. Dear father of Katherine, Susan (Charles), Robert, John-Paul (Clare), and James (Cathy). Loving grandfather of Elinor, Robert, Joseph, Andrew, John, Margaret Mary, Matthew, Michael, and Emily. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 on Friday from 2-4pm and 6-9pm....

Anita Clozza

Anita Clozza

May 6, 2013

Clozza, Anita E. May 6, 2013 age 87. Beloved wife of the late Adelfie "Del". Loving mother of Del (Susan), Barbara (James) Williams, Jean (Michael) Duskey, Jane (John) Currier and Charles. Dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of two. Sister of Margaret Bosca. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River in Novi, (248) 348-1800, Thursday 2-9 PM, with funeral...

Maurice Ford

Maurice Ford

May 6, 2013

Maurice "Mo" Ford  Age 82 May 6, 2013 Loving husband of Marjorie. Dear father of Pat (Cindy), Tommy (Jeanine), Lynn (Tim) Assemany, Gary (Deb), David (Colleen) and Timmy (Stacey). Grandfather of 14 and Great Grandfather of 4. Brother of Michael (Terry) Ford and the late Pat. Brother-in-law of Shirley. Visitation Thursday from 2-9pm with Scripture Service at 7pm at O'Brien/Sullivan...

James Tschirhart

James Tschirhart

Apr 29, 2013

James "Pat" Tschirhart of Novi, formerly of Traverse City. Age 78. Born in Detroit on November 12, 1934. Died on April 29, 2013. Veteran of US Army. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn J. (Gormley) Tschirhart. Dear dad of Jeanne (Gene) Baranowski, Michelle (Mo) Klaus, Kathy Harrier, Brian (Ann) Tschirhart, and Laura Tschirhart. Loving grandpa of Adam (Jess), Grant, Ryan,...

Karen Danielson

Karen Danielson

Apr 25, 2013

Karen Louise Danielson, Died April 25, 2013CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI -Karen Louise Danielson, 70, of Clinton Twp,, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St John Macomb Hospital. Born in Detroit on February 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Lily DanielsonShe graduated from Eastern University with a degree in elementary education. She taught elementary and middle...

Dorothy Macdermaid

Dorothy Macdermaid

Apr 23, 2013

Dorothy June MacDermaid Died in Traverse City, MI on April 23, 2013 Married to William MacDermaid for 68 years, until William's death in 2010. She is survived by her children: Lynn (Robert) Schulz, William (Allie), Dennis (Terri), Jeff (Angie) 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dorothy worked as a school bus driver for Novi Public Schools for 33 years. Visitation will...

Douglas Macqueen

Douglas Macqueen

Apr 22, 2013

Douglas Russell of Novi, Ml was born March 24, 1942 in Coshocton, OH and died April 22, 2013. Doug taught instrumental music for 42 years, 36 of which were spent  in service to the Farmington Public Schools. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music in Berea, OH and a Master's degree from The Ohio State University...

Mildred Maicki

Mildred Maicki

Apr 20, 2013

Maicki, Mildred D. Born in Detroit on December 10, 1915; died peacefully in hospice on April 20, 2013 at the age of 97. Married in 1936 to her beloved husband Richard J. Maicki who preceded her in death in 1977. She and her husband owned and operated the Redford Pharmacy on Lahser Road for many years. Survived by her son...

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