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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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