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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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...

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,...

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