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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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Katherine Sheeran

Katherine Sheeran

Jul 13, 2013

Sheeran, Katherine A. July 13, 2013 age 76. Dear sister of Vincent (Judy) and the late Edward, Mary, Charles (the late Pearl) and Thomas (Mary Lou). Aunt and great-aunt to many. Miss Sheeran received her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education from the University of Detroit. She taught at the Farmington Schools for 33 years. For many years she enjoyed...

Frank Bykowski

Frank Bykowski

Jul 13, 2013

Bykowski, Frank (formerly of Redford) July 13, 2013 age 86. Beloved husband of Margaret and the late Virginia. Loving father of Janice (Dan) Gross and Sharon (Ron) Delaney. Dear grandfather of Ashley Delaney and Laura Gross. Brother of Teresa, Dorothy, Jane and the late Louise and Margaret. Mr. Bykowski was a World War II veteran who served in the Navy....

Roy Clinton

Roy Clinton

Jul 9, 2013

Clinton, Roy Joseph July 9, 2013 age 90, formerly of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Beloved husband of the late Maxine "Mickey" Clinton for 53 years. Loving father of Nancy (Mike) Garrison, Kevin (Marilyn) Clinton, Mark (Carol) Clinton and Mary Lee (Tom) McHugh. Cherished grandfather of Aimee (Chris) Georgandellis, Scott Garrison, Ryan (Chelsea), Colleen, Connor and Avery Clinton; Lisa, Kyle and...

John Milligan

John Milligan

Jul 3, 2013

John Milligan, age 89. July 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Lillian E. Milligan for 60 years. Dear father of Charlotte (Walt) Howarth and Linda (Tim) Kennedy. Loving grandfather of James, Sheryl, Craig, Patrick and great grandfather of Grace, Nicholas, Lauren, Corrine, and Alex. Mr. Milligan served proudly in WWII as a marine, he also volunteered at Providence Park...

Ethel Johnston

Ethel Johnston

Jul 1, 2013

Ethel Julia Johnston, age 94. Died peacefully on July 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late James M. Johnston for 52 years. Loving mother of the late Suzanne Johnston. Sister-in-law of Jean Righetti. Mrs. Johnston is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Woodmere Cemetery. Memorial...

Sandra Earp

Sandra Earp

Jul 1, 2013

Earp, Sandra Arlene July 2, 2013 age 61. Beloved mother of Melody (Brad Wylie) and Ricky (Sue Dupon) and their father Rick Earp. Cherished grandmother of Jake, Mark and Lisa Earp and Joshua and Jenna Wylie. Loving daughter of Marjorie and the late Otis. Dear sister of Nelda Loftis, Glenda Osborn, Carolyn Loftis and Beverly Shockey. Aunt to many nieces...

Dorothy Mycek

Dorothy Mycek

Jun 30, 2013

Mycek, Dorothy F. June 30, 2013 age 92. Beloved wife of the late Barney S. Mycek. Loving mother of Robert (Judy), Roberta (David) Caurdy, Timothy, Laura (the late George) Terzes and Michael (Carrie). Dear grandmother of Denise, Lynn, Tracy, Mark, Nicholas, Lindsay, Taryn, Timothy, Andrew, and great-grandmother of Marshall, Kate, Kyle, Ryan and Kennedy. In state at Holy Family Church,...

Ann Ford

Ann Ford

Jun 28, 2013

Ms. Ann Ethel Ford was born on June 29, 1946 to L.T. Adams and Helen Chase in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Her siblings include Linda Upshaw and Eva Adams. Ms. Ford attended Commerce High School in Detroit and graduated in 1964. Through the union of David Ford and Ann Adams, their son Kyle was born in 1968. In 1991, Kyle married Kim...

Valerie Caron

Valerie Caron

Jun 25, 2013

Valerie Anne Caron Age 61June 25 2013Beloved daughter of Lionel and the late Shirley.Dear sister of Theresa (Timothy) Alonzi and the late Gerard and Daryl.Proud aunt of Amanda and Nicholas.A memorial mass will be held on July 3, 2013 at 10:30 am at St James Church 46325  W. Ten Mile Novi. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to honor Valerie...

Betty Maul

Betty Maul

Jun 25, 2013

Betty C. Maul, age 92. June 25, 2013. Beloved wife of William J. Maul, Jr. for 69 years. Dear mother of Bill (Ruth) Maul, and Alex (Joyce) Maul. Loving grandmother of Lori (Steve) Beckberger, Kevin Maul, Lisa (Doug) Romero and great grandmother of Ethan, Joshua, Noah, Mikaila, Jenna, and Connor. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi,...

Delano Albert Valenti

Delano Albert Valenti

Jun 23, 2013

The Construction Industry loses a Bonding and Insurance Legend Delano Albert Valenti, a Bonding and Insurance Executive passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 from a long illness. Mr. Valenti, was born November 9, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Martha and Albert Valenti. Mr. Valenti is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Marlene Valenti, son Stephen Delano...

Vincent Andrews

Vincent Andrews

Jun 17, 2013

Vincent W. Andrews  Age 89 June 17, 2013 Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving father of  Peter (Cheryl), Paul (Bonnie) and Phillip. Dear grandfather of  Johnathon and Dane. Brother of Emily Catt, Carmel Vickers and the late Florence Dow, Phyllis Andrews - Sr. Johnine and Muriel Harrington. Mr. Andrews was a World War II Veteran in the Royal Air...

Bernard J. Boyle

Bernard J. Boyle

Jun 13, 2013

Boyle, Bernard "Bernie" J. June 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara for 53 years. Loving father of Terry (Kurt) Gottschall, Michael (Vicki) Boyle and Colleen (Craig) Broderick. Dear grandfather of Keenan, Cameron and Kelly Gottschall, Ashley, Sarah, Kendra and Abigail Boyle and Bailey Broderick. Brother of Sarah Blanchfield, Kathleen O'Brien, Thomas  Boyle and the late Mary Gruchala and Patricia Boyle....

Clarence W. Kruse

Clarence W. Kruse

Jun 13, 2013

Clarence "Mike" W. Kruse, age 84. June 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Joanne Kruse for 59 years. Dear father of Cindy Miller, Cheryl (Ken) Schell, Dave (Loree) Kruse, and Kristin (Scott) Turner. Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 4. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 2-9 pm. Instate...

George Kirchner

George Kirchner

Jun 12, 2013

George "Bud" Kirchner, age 85. June 12, 2013. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Kirchner for 60 years. Dear father of Colleen (Michael) McKeon, Kevin (Mary) Kirchner, Kathryn (Joseph) Turner, Brian Kirchner, and Patrick (Lara) Kirchner. Loving grandfather of Sheila, Sean, John, Ken, Kelly, Catherine, Michael and great grandfather of Cora. Brother of Virginia Peltier, Sue McVicker, and the late Paul...

Raymond Dombrowski

Raymond Dombrowski

Jun 8, 2013

Raymond Frank Dombrowski Age 87June 8, 2013 Beloved husband of the late Valerie Rose for 62 years.Dear father of Candice and Scott (Julie) DombrowskiProud grandfather of Melissa (John) Agosta, Julie Sherwood, Rae Marie (Chris) Hoyal, Scott Edward Dombrowski.Great Grandfather of Jaret and Joseph. Mr. Dombrowski served in the Navy in WWII. He owned several barber shops in the Detroit and...

George Basar

George Basar

Jun 7, 2013

George  BasarAge 87 July 7, 1925 June 7, 2013. Marjorie Basar  Age 79 May 23, 1927 September 28, 2006 George was born on July 7, 1925 the youngest son of Yugoslavian parents John and Mary (Bahoric). Dear parents of George (Stephanie), Donald (Cynthia), John (Paige), and Randall (Pamela ). Proud  Grandparents of 9 and great grandparents of 10 and  aunt...

Betty Hrabak

Betty Hrabak

Jun 6, 2013

Betty Lou Hrabak, age 77. June 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John C. Hrabak. Dear mother of Dawn (Jeff) Fraser, Diane (Jim) Obara, and Laura (John) Collins. Loving grandmother of seven. Sister of Marilyn Wise. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday 2-7 pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday 10:30 am...

Tong Yee

Tong Yee

Jun 6, 2013

TONG YEE  April 4, 1918 – June 6, 2013 Beloved husband of Yut Ong Yee.Dear father of Edmund (Eileen), Edgar (Pat) and Lila (Lance) Allward.Proud grandfather of Alyson Yee, Ben and Rachel Yee, Lindsay and Adrien Allward. If there's anyone who lived the epitome of a true-to-life American immigration story, and one who attained the American Dream in the "Land...

Elisabeth Bacchian

Elisabeth Bacchian

Jun 6, 2013

Bacchian, Elisabeth C. June 6, 2013 age 56. Beloved wife of Frank. Best friend and step-mother of Brenda (Joseph), Julie (Ron) Kerr, Mark (Theresa) and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of Kaitlin, Heather, Sarah, Michael, Cameron, Olivia and great-grandmother of Ashlyn and Caden. Dear sister of Ferd, Lori, Barbara, Joy, Mary and Alex. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

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