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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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Charles Zavorskas

Charles Zavorskas

Jun 11, 2012

Charles A. Zavorskas, 90, of Northville, MI, was lifted up to the Lord, peacefully, on June 11, 2012 with family and friends by his side. Charles was born and raised in New Haven, CT, and is the son of Vincent and Elizabeth Zavorskas. He was predeceased by five brothers (Vincent Jr., Simon, Al, Frank and Peter) and two sisters (Elizabeth...

Charles Zavorskas

Charles Zavorskas

Jun 11, 2012

Charles A. Zavorskas, 90, of Northville, MI, was lifted up to the Lord, peacefully, on June 11, 2012 with family and friends by his side. Charles was born and raised in New Haven, CT, and is the son of Vincent and Elizabeth Zavorskas. He was predeceased by five brothers (Vincent Jr., Simon, Al, Frank and Peter) and two sisters (Elizabeth...

Walter Kerrigan

Walter Kerrigan

Jun 7, 2012

Walter W. Kerrigan II, born May 6, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, made heaven shine brighter on June 7, 2012.  Walter spent most of his life in Pittsburgh until moving on to Michigan to raise a wonderful family and business that he so devoted his life to.  Walter is survived by his daughters, Kelly, 29 and Taylor, 17. At Walter's request,...

Walter Kerrigan

Walter Kerrigan

Jun 7, 2012

Walter W. Kerrigan II, born May 6, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA, made heaven shine brighter on June 7, 2012.  Walter spent most of his life in Pittsburgh until moving on to Michigan to raise a wonderful family and business that he so devoted his life to.  Walter is survived by his daughters, Kelly, 29 and Taylor, 17. At Walter's request,...

Garrett Colton

Garrett Colton

Jun 3, 2012

Garrett Jay Colton, June 3, 2012 age 24. Beloved son of Gary and Rose. Dear brother of Brett and Alaina. Loving grandson of Michael and the late Rose Flanagan, Gordon and Jacquline Colton. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Wednesday June 6, 6-9 PM with a prayer service at 8:00 PM.Funeral services Thursday 11 AM at the...

Garrett Colton

Garrett Colton

Jun 3, 2012

Garrett Jay Colton, June 3, 2012 age 24. Beloved son of Gary and Rose. Dear brother of Brett and Alaina. Loving grandson of Michael and the late Rose Flanagan, Gordon and Jacquline Colton. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Wednesday June 6, 6-9 PM with a prayer service at 8:00 PM.Funeral services Thursday 11 AM at the...

Frank Svoboda

Frank Svoboda

Jun 1, 2012

Frank Joseph Svoboda, age 83 June 1, 2012 Beloved husband of Joanne C. for 58 years Dear father of Marianne, Gerald and Paul. Mr. Svoboda was in the Korean conflict for two years, worked in the wholesale jewelry supply business and practiced his skills as an expert watchmaker, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Monaghan Council. Visitation Monday...

Frank Svoboda

Frank Svoboda

Jun 1, 2012

Frank Joseph Svoboda, age 83 June 1, 2012 Beloved husband of Joanne C. for 58 years Dear father of Marianne, Gerald and Paul. Mr. Svoboda was in the Korean conflict for two years, worked in the wholesale jewelry supply business and practiced his skills as an expert watchmaker, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Monaghan Council. Visitation Monday...

Lee Elwart

Lee Elwart

May 31, 2012

Lee John Elwart, age 71. May 31, 2012 Beloved husband of Marion D. Elwart for 49 years. Dear father of Susan Elwart, Janet (Jon-David) Gryzlo, Scott (Lora) Elwart, and Jessica (Corrie Beth) Shotwell. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Nicholas, Zachary, Wyatt, Rebecca, Tyler, and Anna. Visitation will be on Saturday 4-9 pm and Sunday 3-9 pm with a rosary at 7:00...

Lee Elwart

Lee Elwart

May 31, 2012

Lee John Elwart, age 71. May 31, 2012 Beloved husband of Marion D. Elwart for 49 years. Dear father of Susan Elwart, Janet (Jon-David) Gryzlo, Scott (Lora) Elwart, and Jessica (Corrie Beth) Shotwell. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Nicholas, Zachary, Wyatt, Rebecca, Tyler, and Anna. Visitation will be on Saturday 4-9 pm and Sunday 3-9 pm with a rosary at 7:00...

Dennis Petonke

Dennis Petonke

May 26, 2012

Dennis James Petonke, Age 55 May 26, 2012 Beloved husband of Tamara for 30 years. Dear father of Katherine "Kasia". Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Wednesday May 30th from 3-8 PM. Rosary at 7 PM. Instate Thursday May 31st at 10:30 AM until funeral liturgy at 11 AM at Our Lady of Victory Catholic...

Dennis Petonke

Dennis Petonke

May 26, 2012

Dennis James Petonke, Age 55 May 26, 2012 Beloved husband of Tamara for 30 years. Dear father of Katherine "Kasia". Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Wednesday May 30th from 3-8 PM. Rosary at 7 PM. Instate Thursday May 31st at 10:30 AM until funeral liturgy at 11 AM at Our Lady of Victory Catholic...

Robert Kelley,

Robert Kelley,

May 22, 2012

Robert James Kelley, Sr January 10, 1973- May 22, 2012 Beloved husband of the late Mary Ruth.Dear father of Anne Kelley (Martin Rajk), Robert J. Kelley, Jr. and David P. Kelley (Susan Luxem). Loving grandfather of Keegan Kelley, Alison Rajk, Nora Kelley, Kevin Rajk and Mary Colleen Rajk.Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 6-9pm....

Robert Kelley,

Robert Kelley,

May 22, 2012

Robert James Kelley, Sr January 10, 1973- May 22, 2012 Beloved husband of the late Mary Ruth.Dear father of Anne Kelley (Martin Rajk), Robert J. Kelley, Jr. and David P. Kelley (Susan Luxem). Loving grandfather of Keegan Kelley, Alison Rajk, Nora Kelley, Kevin Rajk and Mary Colleen Rajk.Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday 6-9pm....

Shirley Richards

Shirley Richards

May 19, 2012

Richards, ShirleyMay 19, 2012 age 100.Beloved mother of Patricia Massey (the late Bruce), Beverly Franz (the late Leonard) and the late James Fisher. Loving grandma of Ronald Fisher, Diane (Edwin) Labut, James Fisher and great-grandma of Jennifer (George).A memorial gathering will be held at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, 1540 Riverbank St. in Lincoln Park, Saturday June 2, at 11:30...

Shirley Richards

Shirley Richards

May 19, 2012

Richards, ShirleyMay 19, 2012 age 100.Beloved mother of Patricia Massey (the late Bruce), Beverly Franz (the late Leonard) and the late James Fisher. Loving grandma of Ronald Fisher, Diane (Edwin) Labut, James Fisher and great-grandma of Jennifer (George).A memorial gathering will be held at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, 1540 Riverbank St. in Lincoln Park, Saturday June 2, at 11:30...

Mary Gowing

Mary Gowing

May 16, 2012

Age 83 May 16, 2012 Wife of the late Harold "Bud" Gowing. Mother of Douglas, Craig (Bonnie), Kathleen (Steve) Baker, Mark (Diana), Jeffrey, Christine (Henry) McCanham. Grandmother of Michelle, Trisia, Nicholas, Stephanie, Samantha, Brian,  Jason and Jenni. Great Grandmother of  Ashley, Dalton, Alysia, Alex, Emma, Owen, Lincoln and Bella. Visiting Tuesday, 2-8pm with funeral service at 7pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Mary Gowing

Mary Gowing

May 16, 2012

Age 83 May 16, 2012 Wife of the late Harold "Bud" Gowing. Mother of Douglas, Craig (Bonnie), Kathleen (Steve) Baker, Mark (Diana), Jeffrey, Christine (Henry) McCanham. Grandmother of Michelle, Trisia, Nicholas, Stephanie, Samantha, Brian,  Jason and Jenni. Great Grandmother of  Ashley, Dalton, Alysia, Alex, Emma, Owen, Lincoln and Bella. Visiting Tuesday, 2-8pm with funeral service at 7pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Mildred Wilhelm

Mildred Wilhelm

May 14, 2012

Wilhelm, Mildred E. May 14, 2012 age 81. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Gerald and the late Michael. Dear grandmother of Allison and Taylor. Sister of Alan (Carolyn), Jerome (Marlene) and the late Raymond, Donald, Noreen and Beverly. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday May 17, 2-9 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555...

Mildred Wilhelm

Mildred Wilhelm

May 14, 2012

Wilhelm, Mildred E. May 14, 2012 age 81. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Gerald and the late Michael. Dear grandmother of Allison and Taylor. Sister of Alan (Carolyn), Jerome (Marlene) and the late Raymond, Donald, Noreen and Beverly. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday May 17, 2-9 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555...

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