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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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Ruth Perry
Aug 7, 2012
Perry, Ruth Spore (of Novi, MI, formerly of Sarasota, FL, and Deerfield,IL ) Died August 7, 2012, age 85.She grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma and moved to Sarasota in 1987 from LakeBluff, IL. In 2006 she moved to Novi, MI. She earned a bachelor's andmaster's degree in music from the University of Michigan. She was a memberof Gamma Phi...
Dennis O'Neill
Aug 4, 2012
Dennis F. O'Neill, age 73. August 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Denise M. O'Neill for 52 years. Dear father of Kelly (Rick Romero) O'Neill, Shannon (Marty Shoberg) O'Neill, Katie O'Neill, and the late Dennis P. O'Neill. Loving grandfather of Greg (Pilar), Tim, Sami (Nick), Brennan, Sean, Max, and Chase. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2-9 pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...
Gerald Alsobrooks
Aug 2, 2012
Gerald Alsobrooks, age 67. August 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Carol A. Alsobrooks for 43 years. Dear father of Gerald I. Alsobrooks and Jason (Stephanie) Alsobrooks. Brother of Donna (William) Wright and Peggy Rodriguez. Mr. Alsobrooks was preceded in death by his parents, one brother , and one sister. Memorial gathering on Sunday, August 5, from 12:00 pm until the...
Gerald Alsobrooks
Aug 2, 2012
Gerald Alsobrooks, age 67. August 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Carol A. Alsobrooks for 43 years. Dear father of Gerald I. Alsobrooks and Jason (Stephanie) Alsobrooks. Brother of Donna (William) Wright and Peggy Rodriguez. Mr. Alsobrooks was preceded in death by his parents, one brother , and one sister. Memorial gathering on Sunday, August 5, from 12:00 pm until the...
Joseph Tomakowski,
Aug 1, 2012
Joseph Tomakowski, Jr., age 85. August 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Susan Marie for 62 years. Dearest father of Susan (Jeff), Joseph D (Diane), John (Judie), Dan (Kathy), Judy, Colleen (Rob), Jennifer and the late Nancy Brownell. Brother of Thomas, and the late Richard and James. Grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. Joseph retired from the Detroit Fire...
Joseph Tomakowski,
Aug 1, 2012
Joseph Tomakowski, Jr., age 85. August 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Susan Marie for 62 years. Dearest father of Susan (Jeff), Joseph D (Diane), John (Judie), Dan (Kathy), Judy, Colleen (Rob), Jennifer and the late Nancy Brownell. Brother of Thomas, and the late Richard and James. Grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. Joseph retired from the Detroit Fire...
Virginia Panackia
Jul 31, 2012
Virginia M. Panackia Age 90July 31, 2013Beloved wife of the late Edward.Dear mother of Edward Michael (Connie), Thomas (Cynthia), Patricia (Joseph) Lucido and Christopher.Loving grandmother of Kristi (Michael), Andrea, Melissa (Mario), Michael (Alicia), Jennifer (Chris) and Lindsay.Great grandmother of Joe, Marco and Natalie.Sister of Earl Pacitti and Flora Jacoby.Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi, MI 248-348-1800...
Kevin Wolford
Jul 29, 2012
Kevin Wolford transitioned on July 29, 2012. His parents Norma and Jim Wolford and brother Chris and significant other, Holly Teed, survive Kevin. Also surviving him are grandmother Doris Wolford, aunts Karen Jania and Kim (Brett)McWilliams, uncles Kevin (Kathie) Green and John (Kim) Wolford. Kevin graduated from Northville High School and Michigan State University. He was an avid Spartan fan...
Kevin Wolford
Jul 29, 2012
Kevin Wolford transitioned on July 29, 2012. His parents Norma and Jim Wolford and brother Chris and significant other, Holly Teed, survive Kevin. Also surviving him are grandmother Doris Wolford, aunts Karen Jania and Kim (Brett)McWilliams, uncles Kevin (Kathie) Green and John (Kim) Wolford. Kevin graduated from Northville High School and Michigan State University. He was an avid Spartan fan...
Stefan Michalak
Jul 26, 2012
Stefan Joachim Michalak Age 63 July 26, 2012 Husband of the late Kathryn. Father of Muriel (Yuji) Sobata and Mark. Son of Ingeborg Reich and the late Marian Michalak. Brother of Thomas, Gerald and Suzanne. Stefan was a loving father, skilled racquetball player and a historian. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Saturday, August 4 from 1:00...
Stefan Michalak
Jul 26, 2012
Stefan Joachim Michalak Age 63 July 26, 2012 Husband of the late Kathryn. Father of Muriel (Yuji) Sobata and Mark. Son of Ingeborg Reich and the late Marian Michalak. Brother of Thomas, Gerald and Suzanne. Stefan was a loving father, skilled racquetball player and a historian. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Saturday, August 4 from 1:00...
Larry Buckley
Jul 19, 2012
Buckley, Larry J., age 82. July 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Betty L. Buckley. Dear father of Linda (Mark) Skaja, Dave (Lisa) Buckley, and Catherine Buckley. Loving grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 1. Brother of Jane West and Betsy (John) Wallace. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-9...
Larry Buckley
Jul 19, 2012
Buckley, Larry J., age 82. July 19, 2012. Beloved husband of Betty L. Buckley. Dear father of Linda (Mark) Skaja, Dave (Lisa) Buckley, and Catherine Buckley. Loving grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 1. Brother of Jane West and Betsy (John) Wallace. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-9...
Kenneth Atkinson
Jul 15, 2012
Kenneth David Atkinson Age 52. Dear brother of Katherine (James) Murdoch, Christine (Craig) Lincoln & John (Joyce). Loving uncle of Becky, David & Mellisa. Beloved son of the late Wallace and Ida Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a graduate of Thurston High School in South Redford Township. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Saturday, July 21...
Kenneth Atkinson
Jul 15, 2012
Kenneth David Atkinson Age 52. Dear brother of Katherine (James) Murdoch, Christine (Craig) Lincoln & John (Joyce). Loving uncle of Becky, David & Mellisa. Beloved son of the late Wallace and Ida Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a graduate of Thurston High School in South Redford Township. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Saturday, July 21...
Virginia Blaty
Jul 14, 2012
Virginia Irene "Ginny" Blaty passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Blaty for 63 years until his passing in March of 2012. Virginia is survived by her children, Ann Marie Mann (Richard Vail), Theresa Lynn Blaty (David Diebold), Mary Beth Lewison (Kyle) , Edward C. Blaty; her grandchildren, Jonathan T. Mann, Matthew...
Virginia Blaty
Jul 14, 2012
Virginia Irene "Ginny" Blaty passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Blaty for 63 years until his passing in March of 2012. Virginia is survived by her children, Ann Marie Mann (Richard Vail), Theresa Lynn Blaty (David Diebold), Mary Beth Lewison (Kyle) , Edward C. Blaty; her grandchildren, Jonathan T. Mann, Matthew...
Margaret Larkin
Jul 9, 2012
Margaret T. Larkin, age 96. July 9, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Larkin. Dear sister of Robert (Carol) Latchney, and Agnes Moorton. Mrs. Larkin is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be 2-9 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012, with a rosary at 7:00 pm from O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue,...
Margaret Larkin
Jul 9, 2012
Margaret T. Larkin, age 96. July 9, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Stephen A. Larkin. Dear sister of Robert (Carol) Latchney, and Agnes Moorton. Mrs. Larkin is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be 2-9 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012, with a rosary at 7:00 pm from O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue,...
Bryan Rogers
Jul 5, 2012
Bryan Allen Rogers, age 86, July 5, 2012.Mr.Rogers was born in Akron Ohio in 1925. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1949. He received a Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army with the 720th Railway Operating Battalion from 1943-1946 as a SGT and surgical technician. He worked in...
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