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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Betty Anglin
Feb 9, 2013
Betty Irene Anglin, age 91. February 9, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Jack B. Anglin. Loving mother of Mary Wagner, the late Jack B. Anglin II, and Lowell D. Anglin. Mother-in-law of Doreen Anglin. Grandmother of Kim, Tami, Jackie, Kristi, Doug, Ed, and great grandmother of 10. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Tuesday...
Gabriella Kutcher
Feb 9, 2013
KUTCHER, GABRIELLA, 88, of Lyon Township, formerly of Southfield and Meadowbrook Commons (Novi), passed away at her residence at Abbey Park at Mill River on February 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion Heights, Pennsylvania on August 7, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin and granddaughter, Renee Valade, and is survived...
Jerome Maisano
Feb 9, 2013
Jerome Joseph Maisano, age 87. February 9, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Mary Maisano for 58 years. Loving father of Deborah Bender, James (Terry), Charles, Paul, Mary Therese Maisano, Georgine Lynett, and John Lynett. Dear grandfather of Joseph, Sean, Adam, Kali, Nicolas, and great grandfather of Isabella. Brother of Frank (Sally), Angelo, Angeline Maisano. Mr. Maisano retired from the...
Dolores Schimmel
Feb 4, 2013
Dolores J. Schimmel, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Schimmel for 59 years. Loving companion of James Boyce. Dear mother of Linda (Peter) Messina, Diane (Al) Leprowski, Betty (Tom) Clacher, Kathleen Zalewski, and Jean M. Bennett. Mother-in-law of Patti Jo Schimmel. Mrs. Schimmel was preceded in death by her two sons, Glenn "Butch" Schimmel, Jr., and William Schimmel....
Alice Battel
Feb 2, 2013
Alice Battel age 84 February 2, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Mitchell John for 57 years. Loving mother of Maureen (Kenneth) Hampton, Michael (Sandi), David, Patricia (Norman) Hogikyan, Catherine (A.J.) Birkbeck, and Elaine (Kevin) Kamradt Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Cynthia, Jessica, Vincent, Casey, Emily, Julia, Lauren, Allison, Sarah, Nathan, and Evelyn. Great grandmother of Alana, Jaxon, Addison, Lillian and...
Luel Simmons
Feb 1, 2013
Luel P. Simmons, age 91 was born July 27, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan and died February 1, 2013 in Novi, Michigan. He met his wife, Marian Wilson Simmons, when they were in high school. They were married for 67 years until her death in 2011. They graduated from Kalamazoo College where he was a member of the Scholars Group,...
Shirley Hansen
Jan 31, 2013
Shirley Mae Hansen (nee Greene) Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Richard, (dec. 1974) and proud mother of David Michael, Brian Anton (Julie), Jeffrey John (Rhonda), and Kenley Sue Riggs. Grandmother to the late Mark and Keith Hansen, Shayna and Kenneth Hansen, Steven and Caitlin Hansen, and Kristen (Brandon) Shortridge. Great Grandmother 'Gigi' to Madison and Wyatt Shortridge and Madison...
Anthony Krakosky
Jan 31, 2013
Krakosky, Anthony January 31, 2013 age 67. Beloved father of Michelle (Ben) Suarez, Laura (Michael) Skvarce and Lesley Krakosky and their mother Sheila Munro. Cherished grandpa of Katherine, Sara, Alaina and Hannah. Dear brother of Eleanor (Doug) Simmons, Loraine Baker (Ron), Raymond Krakosky and the late Joseph Krakosky and Rita Perkins (Stuart). Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Visitation at...
Charles Poteracki
Jan 25, 2013
Poteracki, Charles E. (of Howell, formerly of Detroit) January 25, 2013 age 87. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Susan (Russ) Hoffman, Judy (Mike) Bandy, Dave (Julie) Poteracki and Fred Poteracki (Sharon O'Reilly). Cherished grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 11 ½ and great-great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Ilene Dietz. Uncle of Jackie, Ellen, Lynn and...
Dolores Kaza
Jan 23, 2013
Dolores (Sousa) Kaza, of Commerce Twp., died Wed., Jan 23 at the age of 82. Born and raised in Detroit. Graduated from Marygrove College in 1952. Enjoyed meeting new people, walking, yoga and fine foods. Devoted wife of 59 years of Albert J. Kaza. Loving mother of Donna (Bill) Pinkerton, Sue (Ron) DeMaggio, Anne Mayer, Jean (Mike) Rydzewski, Nancy (Jack...
William C. Fearon
Jan 18, 2013
William "Bill" C. Fearon Jr. Age 81 January 18, 2013 Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Cheryl (Geoffrey) Burt, Denise (Scott) Darga, Teresa (Martin) Stephens and the late William "Billy" C. Stepfather of Debra and the late Lynne and Robin. Dear grandfather Spencer, Jason, Adam, Matthew, Christopher, Elizabeth and Tyler. Great grandfather of Logan. Brother of Robert. Mr. Fearon...
Alwynne Bales
Jan 11, 2013
Alwynne Reese Bales age 71, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Northville, Michigan, passed away peacefully, Friday January 11, 2013 after an 18 year fight with cancer. She returned to God's glory at her home with family members by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Louise Reese of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Surviving are...
Richard Maxwell
Jan 11, 2013
Maxwell Richard L. Age 46 January 11, 2013 Beloved husband of Sue Loving father of Mitchell and McKenzie Dear son of Robert & Josephine. Brother of Robin Abare, Kim Maxwell, Cindy (Tim) Holloway, Linda (Wayne) Dove, Cindy ( James) Painter, & John Walton. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00am...
Charlotte Budde
Jan 9, 2013
Charlotte C. Budde. January 9, 2013 Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Francis for 63 years. Dear mother of Msgr. John Budde, Barbara, Jeanne (James) Backes, Mary (Roger) Chua. Loving grandmother of Kate, James, Teresa, Carolyn, Michael, & Dominique. Great grandmother of Grace, Anna & Robert. Sister in law of Margaret & Jim Furlong, Edward & Eileen Budde Visitation...
Frank Stewart
Jan 8, 2013
Frank M. Stewart, age 83. January 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara J. Stewart for 61years. Dear father of Craig (Suzanne) Stewart, Brian Stewart, Karen Stewart, and Janice (Alan) Doner. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Jenna, Amanda, Allison and great grandfather of Colin and Elizabeth. Brother of Margaret Ann DerMiner. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, January 13, 2013...
Josephine Carlini
Jan 5, 2013
Carlini, Josephine January 5, 2013 . Beloved wife of Mario for 63 years. Loving mother of Mark (Sue) and Lydia (Rick) Kewish. Cherished grandmother of Marsella (Donald) White, Eric (Robyn) Carlini, Amy (John) Scott, Lindsay (Michael) Palmer, Michelle Kewish (Brian DiLorenzo) and Michael Kewish, and great-grandmother of Zachary and Tyler. Dear sister of Rose Krupp and John Pirrello and the...
Dan Stover
Jan 5, 2013
Stover, Dan January 5, 2013 age 53. Dear brother of Carole Green, Tom Stover (Sally) and Nancy (Joe) Malloure. Uncle to nine nieces and nephews. Cherished friend to many. Dan created and owned Fifth Avenue Billiards in Royal Oak, and after its success, he became co-owner of both Fifth Avenue Ballroom in Novi and Fifth Avenue Downtown in Detroit. He...
Hector Puente
Jan 3, 2013
Hector S. Puente January 3, 2013 Husband of Renee Puente for 24 years. Father of Jacqueline, Brittany, Christopher and Matthew. Brother of Amparo Berlanga and Raul (Barbara) Puente. Mr. Puente was the owner of Mexican Gardens in Southgate, MI. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM with rosary at 7 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Instate Monday...
June Cummins
Jan 3, 2013
Cummins, June E. January 3, 2013 age 88. Beloved wife of Ken for 63 years. Loving mother of Joan (Bill), Michael (Suzan), Patti, Tim (Atsuko), Peggy (Craig) and Kathi. Cherished grandmother of Scott, Dustin, Matthew, Nicole, Erin, Troy, Jennifer, Daniel and Patrick. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. June was a devout member of the Franciscan Third Order for...
Constance Robotka
Jan 2, 2013
Constance A. Robotka. January 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Jerry R. Robotka for 28 years. Dear mother of Ann, Jan, Mary (Bill), Jill and stepmother of Julie (Brooke), and Sharon (Michael). Loving grandmother of 15 and 1 great grandson. She is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral service will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin next...
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