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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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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...
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...
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