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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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John Collopy

John Collopy

Oct 13, 2011

Collopy, John E. October 13, 2011 age 52. Son of the late Robert and Mary. Survived by his step-father Al Scheer; brothers and sisters, Glenn Rawson, Robert Collopy, Kenneth Collopy, James Collopy, Thomas Collopy, Judy Pinion, Sandra Hall, Cathy Kirchoff, and Marie Levanseler; seven step-brothers and step-sisters; nieces, nephews and friends. He will live forever in our hearts and be...

Felix Bregni

Felix Bregni

Oct 9, 2011

Felix Bregni died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the age of 86. Mr. Bregni was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a restaurant owner. Felix was preceded in death by his loving wife, Althea Bregni of 49 years. Mr. Bregni is survived by his nine children; Lewis (Dawn) Bregni, Nori (Piero) Brassfield, Lisa Fahoome, Phillip Bregni, Gina...

Felix Bregni

Felix Bregni

Oct 9, 2011

Felix Bregni died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the age of 86. Mr. Bregni was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a restaurant owner. Felix was preceded in death by his loving wife, Althea Bregni of 49 years. Mr. Bregni is survived by his nine children; Lewis (Dawn) Bregni, Nori (Piero) Brassfield, Lisa Fahoome, Phillip Bregni, Gina...

Lorna Degalan

Lorna Degalan

Oct 4, 2011

Lorna A. DeGalan   Age 88 October 4, 2011 Beloved wife of Thomas for 67 years. Dear mother of Thomas F. (Wilhelmina), Kathleen (the late John) Ryan, Lorna (Laszlo) Slenkai and Mary (Robert) Edwards. Grandmother of 7 and Great Grandmother of  3. Visitation Thursday, 3-9PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. In state Friday 9:30AM until time...

Lorna Degalan

Lorna Degalan

Oct 4, 2011

Lorna A. DeGalan   Age 88 October 4, 2011 Beloved wife of Thomas for 67 years. Dear mother of Thomas F. (Wilhelmina), Kathleen (the late John) Ryan, Lorna (Laszlo) Slenkai and Mary (Robert) Edwards. Grandmother of 7 and Great Grandmother of  3. Visitation Thursday, 3-9PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. In state Friday 9:30AM until time...

John T. Sullivan

John T. Sullivan

Sep 27, 2011

Sullivan, John "Jack" Thomas, Age 83, died September 27, 2011. He was born February 17, 1928 in Detroit, the son of William and Mary (Magnee) Sullivan. Loving husband of the late Dolores (Law). Dear father of Kathleen (David) Sullivan, John (Debbie), Mary Anne (Mark) Williams, Patrick (Charlene), Elizabeth (Gerald) Hool, William, and JoAnne Donner. Dear grandfather of David (Kristine), Sheila,...

Thomas Swope

Thomas Swope

Sep 27, 2011

Swope, Thomas M. Sr. September 27, 2011 age 86. Beloved husband of the late Mae Lois Howitz Swope (and mother of his children) and Georgeann Howard Swope. Father of Janet Ann Torsch, Patricia Lee Majtyka, Thomas M. Swope Jr., Katherine Ann Heiss, Anthony John Swope and Michelle Marie Swope. Grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of ten. Brother of Leo P....

Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy

Sep 27, 2011

Kennedy, Patrick Jude September 27, 2011 age 46. Beloved son of Robert and Ann. Father of Justin and Aidan. Dear brother of Robert (Erin), Keith, Kelley (Marty) Lowney and Jennifer. Devoted uncle of Kristen, Kaley, Kasey, Christopher and Jenna. Soulmate of Sarah Earle; her parents Bev and David Earle and her sister Erin (Gary) and their daughter Cooper. Visitation Friday...

John T. Sullivan

John T. Sullivan

Sep 27, 2011

Sullivan, John "Jack" Thomas, Age 83, died September 27, 2011. He was born February 17, 1928 in Detroit, the son of William and Mary (Magnee) Sullivan. Loving husband of the late Dolores (Law). Dear father of Kathleen (David) Sullivan, John (Debbie), Mary Anne (Mark) Williams, Patrick (Charlene), Elizabeth (Gerald) Hool, William, and JoAnne Donner. Dear grandfather of David (Kristine), Sheila,...

Thomas Swope

Thomas Swope

Sep 27, 2011

Swope, Thomas M. Sr. September 27, 2011 age 86. Beloved husband of the late Mae Lois Howitz Swope (and mother of his children) and Georgeann Howard Swope. Father of Janet Ann Torsch, Patricia Lee Majtyka, Thomas M. Swope Jr., Katherine Ann Heiss, Anthony John Swope and Michelle Marie Swope. Grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of ten. Brother of Leo P....

Patrick Kennedy

Patrick Kennedy

Sep 27, 2011

Kennedy, Patrick Jude September 27, 2011 age 46. Beloved son of Robert and Ann. Father of Justin and Aidan. Dear brother of Robert (Erin), Keith, Kelley (Marty) Lowney and Jennifer. Devoted uncle of Kristen, Kaley, Kasey, Christopher and Jenna. Soulmate of Sarah Earle; her parents Bev and David Earle and her sister Erin (Gary) and their daughter Cooper. Visitation Friday...

Mary Fortuna

Mary Fortuna

Sep 26, 2011

Mary C. Fortuna Age 96, September 26, 2011 Preceded in death by parents Loreto & Pasqua. Sister of the late Eva, Cecila, Julius & Ercoline. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800, Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 3:00 PM until time of funeral service at 4:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Residence...

Mary Fortuna

Mary Fortuna

Sep 26, 2011

Mary C. Fortuna Age 96, September 26, 2011 Preceded in death by parents Loreto & Pasqua. Sister of the late Eva, Cecila, Julius & Ercoline. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800, Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 3:00 PM until time of funeral service at 4:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to Residence...

Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Sep 22, 2011

Martin, Laura M (Nee Jaynes) age 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday September 22, 2011. Born in Detroit, MI to the late Roy and Mable Jaynes. Wife of the late Melvin R Martin.  Mom of Sandra (Paul) Dreier, Mark (Barb) Martin, and Anita (Randy) Cory. Gramm of Robert (Shelly) Dwyer, Marcia Cassavoy, Tanya (Jim) Pelland, Laura Naughton, Micheal (Jessyca) Dwyer, Ralph...

Lyle Kinsey

Lyle Kinsey

Sep 22, 2011

Dr. Lyle C. Kinsey   Age 79 September 22, 2011 Beloved husband of Frances for 57 years. Loving father of Christopher, Thomas, Therese (Scott) Novell. Dear grandfather of Sara, Morgan, Kyle, Allie and Katie. Brother of Dorothy, Glenn, Gwendolyn, Bradley, Shirley, Joann, Roy, Sue and Charlene. Visitation Sunday 2-9pm with prayers at 2:30pm. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi...

Lyle Kinsey

Lyle Kinsey

Sep 22, 2011

Dr. Lyle C. Kinsey   Age 79 September 22, 2011 Beloved husband of Frances for 57 years. Loving father of Christopher, Thomas, Therese (Scott) Novell. Dear grandfather of Sara, Morgan, Kyle, Allie and Katie. Brother of Dorothy, Glenn, Gwendolyn, Bradley, Shirley, Joann, Roy, Sue and Charlene. Visitation Sunday 2-9pm with prayers at 2:30pm. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi...

Laura Martin

Laura Martin

Sep 22, 2011

Martin, Laura M (Nee Jaynes) age 76, passed away peacefully, Thursday September 22, 2011. Born in Detroit, MI to the late Roy and Mable Jaynes. Wife of the late Melvin R Martin.  Mom of Sandra (Paul) Dreier, Mark (Barb) Martin, and Anita (Randy) Cory. Gramm of Robert (Shelly) Dwyer, Marcia Cassavoy, Tanya (Jim) Pelland, Laura Naughton, Micheal (Jessyca) Dwyer, Ralph...

Garfield Reynolds

Garfield Reynolds

Sep 20, 2011

Garfield Clayton Reynolds, 81 of Brighton, MI, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 20, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Born in Queensport, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Czerny and Mary Ellen (Munroe) Reynolds.  Garfield is survived by his loving wife, Mary Reynolds (Bullock) of 36 years and son, John McDougall (Anne) and grandchildren Jordan...

Garfield Reynolds

Garfield Reynolds

Sep 20, 2011

Garfield Clayton Reynolds, 81 of Brighton, MI, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 20, surrounded by his family, at St. Joseph's Hospital.  Born in Queensport, Nova Scotia he was the son of the late Czerny and Mary Ellen (Munroe) Reynolds.  Garfield is survived by his loving wife, Mary Reynolds (Bullock) of 36 years and son, John McDougall (Anne) and grandchildren Jordan...

John Sabol

John Sabol

Sep 19, 2011

Sabol, John M. September  19, 2011 age 81. Dedicated husband of Ilene for 56 years. Loving father of Ilene (Paul) Merrihew, Darlene, John, Michael, Sharon (Paul) Saarinen and Carol (Jerry) Salloum. Terrific  papa of Sierra Resovsky and Alana Saarinen. Brother of the late Marge Monik. Wonderful  uncle of many nieces and nephews. John was the owner of Sabol Sheet Metal...

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