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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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Monty Cerda
Dec 31, 2012
Monty Joseph Cerda. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for 37 years. Loving father of Theresa Cerda, and stepchildren Mary Diamond and Robert Nace. We will always love you. You will remain in our heart forever. Private services will be held at a later date.
Patricia Stando
Dec 30, 2012
Patricia A. Stando. December 30, 2012. Beloved wife of Robert for 63 years. Dear mother of Katherine, Susan (Charles), Robert, John-Paul (Clare), and James (Cathy). Loving grandmother of Elinor, Robert, Joseph, Andrew, John, Margaret Mary, Matthew, Michael, and Emily. Sister of Charlotte (the late Ralph), Mary Claire (the late Edward), William (Charlotte), and the late John (the late Mary Jo),...
George Stando
Dec 29, 2012
George A. Stando, age 88. December 29, 2012. Brother of Robert. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-9 PM with a rosary at 7:00 PM. Instate Saturday at St. Clement Parish, 5275 Kenilworth Street, Dearborn from...
Kevin Besco
Dec 29, 2012
Kevin S. Besco, age 42 December 29, 2012 Loving brother of Dennis (Schelly) Besco, Michael (Teresa) Besco, Deb (Michael) Coyne, Sharon (Chip) Speice, and Jackie Hartline. Visitation Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 2:00 to 6:00 PM with Funeral Service at 6:00 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Memorial donations may be made to your local Hospice....
Jeanne Allen
Dec 24, 2012
Jeanne "Dolly" Allen (Scanlon) Age 82 December 24, 2012 Beloved wife of George "Ed". Dear mother of Diane (Dennis) McMillan & David (Teresa). Proud grandmother of Andrew, Allison, Patrick & Baylee. Sister of the late Bill Scanlon, Patricia Donovan, Kay Turner, Jack Scanlon, June Siebert, Jerry Scanlon, Don Scanlon, & Chuck Scanlon. Sister in law of Fran Scanlon , &...
Clara Cope
Dec 20, 2012
Clara Cope, December 20, 2012, at Ingham County Medical Care Facility, Okemos, Michigan. Born December 30, 1914 in Golo, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Arthur Clifton Riley and Anna Lucretia James. Predeceased by her husband Glen Cope; daughter-in-law, Patricia Cope; her son, Howell Township Supervisor, Larry J. Cope; her grandson-in-law, D. Reid Jelalian and five brothers and two sisters....
Fred Robbins
Dec 20, 2012
Fred Robbins December 20, 2012 Loving Husband of Colleen. Dear Father of Chaz. Son of Betty (Donald) Oliver and Randall (Shirley) Robbins. Brother of Randall (Judy) Robbins. Stepbrother of Vicki (Tony) Reno. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 1-4 PM with funeral service at 4 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. In...
Ruth Clarey
Dec 16, 2012
Ruth Ann Clarey (Sr. Ruth William) nee Champine Age 74 December 16, 2012 Loving mother of Heather Martinez. Dear grandmother of Justin, Kamron, Jaxon, Hunter and Hannah. Sister of Richard Champine, Eleanor Kratz, Lawrence (Judy) Champine, Dennis (Martha) Champine, Ronald (Carol) Champine, Elizabeth (Arthur) Nowakowski, Allen Champine, James (Kim) Champine and the late David Champine. Visitation 3-8 PM Tuesday at...
Nick Spadafora
Dec 16, 2012
Spadafora, Nick December 16, 2012 age 85. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie. Loving father of Anthony (Cheryl) and Richard (Laura). Dear grandfather of Nick, Dan and Joe. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 2-9 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM. Funeral liturgy at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., ...
Rex Oyafuso
Dec 15, 2012
Oyafuso, Rex Y. Died peacefully in his sleep on December 15, 2012 age 87. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Chiyo. Dear brother of nine. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Oyafuso was a WWII veteran. A private visitation was held. Inurnment at Acacia Park Cemetery.
Terry Kulisz
Dec 12, 2012
Terry A. Kulisz, age 62. December 12, 2012. Dear son of Bruno and Elizabeth Kulisz. Brother of the late Daniel Kulisz and Stepbrother John Moody. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date.
Jeanie Means
Dec 10, 2012
Jeanie S. Means Age 70 December 10, 2012 Beloved mother of James (Millicent), Eric (Tammy Sims), and Ronald (Hosanna). Proud Grandmother of Brandon, Jamie, Miles, Gabriella, and Menelik. In State at Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook Novi Saturday 10:30 am until the funeral liturgy at 11:00am with Fr. Bob LaCroix officating.
Stanislaus Wajda
Dec 10, 2012
Stanislaus Wajda Jr. Age 84 December 10, 2012 Beloved husband of the late Alice for 38 years. Dear father of Terry (Gail), Sue (Jeff) Hays and Sandy (Tim) Lowe. Grandfather of Greg, Neal, Jamie, Ryan, Lindsey, J.R. and Allison. Brother of Phyllis "Ann" Harrison and the late Betty Lightfoot. Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River,...
Delia Duprey
Dec 10, 2012
Duprey, Delia Leona, age 86, passed away December 10, 2012. Formerly of Dearborn and Oscoda, she was a long-time parishioner of St. Alphonsus Church and current parishioner at Holy Family Church in Novi. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Ann Marie (Lauri) Ahlman, James (Michele), Jeffrey, Jay (Joleen), Jon, Robert Jr., and the late Jerome. Survived by...
John King
Dec 6, 2012
John A. King, age 52. December 6, 2012. Son of Lillian and the late Nelson King. Beloved husband of Becky King for 37 years. Dear father of Tony (Candy) King, Gary and Eric King. Loving grandfather of Elliot and Emma King. Brother of Sue (Gill) Bridges and the late Marilyn King, Wayne King, Ronnie King, and Gary King. Also survived...
Wesley Emmons,
Dec 3, 2012
Wesley E. Emmons, Jr., age 89. Son of the late Wesley E. and Marquerite (Christian) Emmons. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (Nichols) Emmons. Dear father of Gary (Nancy) Emmons, Alan Emmons, and the late Nada Martell. Loving grandfather of Tony, Michael, Rachel, Sarah, Chris, Lisa, Lori, Matthew, Trevor, and great grandfather of 8. Mr. Emmons retired from TRW Automotive...
Catherine Adamo
Dec 3, 2012
Catherine "Kay" Adamo Age 100 December 3, 2012 Dear wife of the late Pietro for 70 years. Beloved Mother of the late May Kay (Tony) Pascucci. Grandmother of Anthony Pascucci and Joanna (Curt) Stotler. Great grandmother of Lucas, Nicholas,and Christopher. Sister of the late Francias, Bertha, Rose, Dominic, Andy and Eva. Kay was as a surgical nurse at St. Johns...
Heidi Hebert
Dec 1, 2012
Heidi Hebert. December 1, 2012 age 87. Loving mother of Heidi (Victor) Inglese. Beloved grandmother of Christopher, Daniel and Sean. Mrs. Hebert was a devout Baptist who read and prayed from her bible daily. Services are private. Interment at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia. Memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1600 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI...
Ernest Lamb
Nov 28, 2012
Lamb, Ernest H. November 28, 2012 age 67. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear friend and former husband of Dianna Nelson-Musser. Loving father of Paige (Brian) Umstead and step-father of Rob (Linh) Wark, Laura (Bob) Burton and Amanda (Dennis) Forth. Dear gramps of Stella and Meredith Umstead, Ryan and Robby Wark, Suzanne Liston, Stephanie, Jarrett, Glynn, Ava Burton and the late...
Wayne Lee
Nov 25, 2012
Wayne Lee Age 84 - passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Barbara, loving father of Stacy (John) Wong, Kerri (Shaun) Sensiba, and Sheryl (Tom) LaFramboise, and cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren. Dear brother of Frank, May, Tom and the late Jim and Mary, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life...
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