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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John Bitner

John Bitner

Apr 18, 2013

John L. Bitner, age 92. April 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Marie E. Bitner for 57 years. Loving father of Dr. John E. Bitner, and James L. (Jane) Bitner. Dear grandfather of James, Teresa, Brittany, Sarah, and Morgan. Mr. Bitner was a WWII Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater on the islands of Guam and Okinawa. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan...

Richard Kleinfelt

Richard Kleinfelt

Apr 18, 2013

Kleinfelt, Richard Age 82. April 18, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Janette Helen. Dear father of Gary (Judith) and  the late Lawrence. Father in-law of (Cheryl). Loving grandfather of of Heidi, Brian, Kevin, Jonathon, Benjamin, Lydia and Paul. Great Grandfather of Troy, Kate, Ryan, Sean, Alaina, Emma, Lincoln, Landon, and Makenzie. Dearest brother of Dale (Judie) Kleinfelt. Special friend...

Thelma Marcus

Thelma Marcus

Apr 17, 2013

Marcus, Thelma Grace Age 86. April 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Tom H. Marcus for 49 years. Dear mother of Tom (Karen) Marcus and Mary (Scott) Pennebaker. Loving grandmother of Thomas, Tyler, Taylor, Travis, Koryn, Kayla and James. Mrs. Marcus was former owner of Marcus Glass from 1970-1990. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home , 41555 Grand River Ave, Novi,...

Helen Haight

Helen Haight

Apr 16, 2013

Helen Juanita Haight (Thurmond) Age 90 April 16, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Dear mother of Randon (Patricia) and the late Penelope King and the late Susan Mosteller. Mother-in-law of Burt King and Martin Mosteller. Grandmother of Melanie Wright, Kevin (Jackie) Daum, Michelle (Ron) Daum Baliko, Julie (Kevin) Haight Afflerbaugh, and Ryan Haight. Great-Grandmother of Kayla Wright,...

Sally Taylor

Sally Taylor

Apr 16, 2013

Taylor, Sally A. April 16, 2013. Beloved wife of Robert A. for 52 years. Loving mother of Mark (Elizabeth), Traci (Kenneth) Misiolek and Gina (Donald) Dietrich. Dear grandmother of Luke, Travis, Jake, Nick, Cassie, Nathan, Ben and Thomas. Daughter of the late John and Gladys Barr. Sister of the late Mary Jane Klaus. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

Kathleen Cotant

Kathleen Cotant

Apr 14, 2013

Kathleen Mary Cotant, age 95. April 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Dr. John F. Cotant, Sr. for 53 years. Loving mother of James (Janice) Cotant, John (Marian) Cotant, Julianne (Richard) Raven, Kathleen (Timothy) Cronin, Mary Christine (Michael) DiGiovanni, Mary Suzanne (Thomas) Vincent, and Michael (Rosanne) Cotant. Dear grandmother of Maggie, Jimmy, Molly, Patrick, John, Julie, Kristin, Matt, Kelly,...

Robert Sankovic

Robert Sankovic

Apr 14, 2013

Sankovic, Robert Charles April 14, 2013 age 60. Loving husband of Michelle. Beloved father of Kimberly and Kelsey. Dear son of Margaret and Richard Lesmeister and the late Frank Sankovic. Brother of Gregg (Kelly) Sankovic and Maria Schmitt and step-brother of Dennis (Sharee) Lesmeister, Bob (Joann) Lesmeister and Cheryl (Gary) Fierk. Uncle of Nicole, Ashley, Ryan, Brandon, Jason, Stacey, David,...

Jimmie Perkins-Brewer

Jimmie Perkins-Brewer

Apr 12, 2013

Jimmie Perkins-Brewer, age 54. April 12, 2013. Beloved partner of Robert Dean Brewer for 33 years. Dear brother of Jesse Perkins. Funeral services were held privately.

Judith A. Maloney

Judith A. Maloney

Apr 11, 2013

Judith A. Maloney, age 67. April 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Maloney. Loving mother of Dan (Rick Sherwood) Maloney, Sandy (Mike) Hammett, and Laurie Maloney. Dear daughter of Genevieve and the late John G. Ransom. Grandmother of Niki and Alan. Sister of Joan (Janet) Ransom, John (Jannet) Ransom, Jim (Pat) Ransom, Joe (JoAnn) Ransom, Joyce (Ken)...

Clark Kidwell

Clark Kidwell

Apr 11, 2013

Clark Edward Kidwell, age 50. April 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Princess Cartera-Kidwell for 6 years. Loving father of Erica Lynn Kidwell and Clark Edward Kidwell II. Dear brother of Jeffery (Jessica) Kidwell and Cynthia (Winston) Green. Memorial mass at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 Ten Mile Road, Novi on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 10:30 AM.

Walter Werth

Walter Werth

Apr 8, 2013

Werth, Walter A. April 8, 2013 age 93. Beloved husband of the late Esther. Loving father of Marylyn (the late Kenneth) Hoeppner and Michael. Dear grandfather of Wendy (Jim) Atkins and Chad (Melissa), and great-grandfather of Madison, Morgan and MaKenna Atkins and Eli Hoeppner. Brother of Dorothy Krentz and the late Victor, Arnold, Wilber, Gerald, Irma, Clara, Lawrence, Harvey and...

Kavitha Vanga

Kavitha Vanga

Apr 4, 2013

Dr. Kavitha Vanga Visitation Sunday April 7, 2013, 2-3 PM with Hindu Prayer Service to follow from 3-4 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave. Novi, MI 48375, (248) 348-1800 Procession to Southern Michigan Services Crematory (Santeiu Vaults on building sign) immediately following: 12700 Fairlane Rd. Livonia MI 48150, Map: http://goo.gl/maps/tWNXH

Petrina Lemire

Petrina Lemire

Apr 3, 2013

Petrina "Pat" Lemire (Lumia) left us and ascended to her Heaven on April 3, 2013. Petrina was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1925. She married Edward Lemire in 1948. She most recently lived in Novi, Michigan after living for many years in Allen Park, Michigan. Petrina spent the last six months of her life battling dementia and physical...

Patricia Guthrie

Patricia Guthrie

Apr 2, 2013

Patricia Guthrie Age 81 April 2, 2013 Beloved wife of Lester for 65 years. Dear mother of Gary, Julie (Stephen) Haggard and the late Bruce, Craig, and Brian. Mother-in-law of Barbara Guthrie. Proud Grandmother of Jennifer, Leslee, Stefanee, Bethany, Matthew and Natalie. Great Grandmother of Lillian and Liam. Sister of James Hedges and Norman (Lucy) Hedges. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan...

Albert Kaza

Albert Kaza

Apr 1, 2013

Albert J. Kaza, 88, of Commerce Township, died Mon., April 1. Born and raised in Flint. Enjoyed cards, opera and puzzles. Devoted husband of the late Dolores Kaza for 59 years. Loving father of Donna (Bill) Pinkerton, Sue (Ron) DeMaggio, Anne Mayer, Jean (Mike) Rydzewski, Nancy (Jack McKenna) Kaza, Theresa Kaza, and Catherine Kaza. Dear grandfather of Kelly, James, Elizabeth,...

Walter Boluch

Walter Boluch

Apr 1, 2013

Walter Boluch Age 70 April 1, 2013 Beloved husband of Lynn for 49 years. Dear father of Karen and Mark. Walter will be remembered and missed by many loving friends and colleagues. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday from 10:00am until the funeral service at 11:30am. Entombment will take place at Oakland Hills Cemetery....

Gregory Loiselle

Gregory Loiselle

Mar 30, 2013

Gregory Raymond Loiselle, of Northville, MI, passed away Saturday March 30th 2013. Gregory was born in Detroit MI, May 3rd 1948. Gregory graduated from St.. Gregory's High School in 1967, He was married to Martha (Rizzo) Loiselle on August 8th 1980. Gregory was an gifted, accomplished mechanic and a successful, compassionate business man. From a young age Greg worked on...

Susan Binienda Young

Susan Binienda Young

Mar 28, 2013

Susan Mary Binienda Young   Age 48 March 28, 2013 Loving mother of  Emily Ana Binienda. Daughter of  Phylis  and the late John Young. Sister of  Richard Young, Jack Young, Jim Young, Diane (Bradley) List and the late Tom. Visitation Wednesday, April 3, 2013,  2-9pm with a scripture service at 7pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi .  Instate...

Nona Kerr

Nona Kerr

Mar 18, 2013

Nona Mae Kerr Our Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend has  gone home to be with Jesus. Our hearts break at times because we no longer will see her smile, hold her hand or kiss her face. Mom always said  "The Lord never gives you more than you can handle."  Her faith was strong and shown throughout...

Florence Sprawka

Florence Sprawka

Mar 16, 2013

Florence  Sprawka age 92 March 16, 2013 Beloved wife of the late John for 66 years. Dear mother of Charles (Mary), Gregory (Cheryl), and Bernadette. Loving grandmother of Dr. Nicole, Jason (Debbie), and Brian. Great Grandmother of Reid and Morgan. Visitation  at  the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Tuesday 2-9PM,  Scripture Service Instate Wednesday10:00 AM until...

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