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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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Alwynne Bales

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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