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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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Connor Stevens

Connor Stevens

Dec 26, 2010

Stevens, Connor C. December 26, 2010 age 92. Husband of Betty. Father of James (Sandi), Maggie West and Michael (Jan). Dear pappy of 6 and great-grand pappy of 6. Companion of Lucy for 25 years. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 5-9 PM with a funeral service at the funeral home at 8 PM,...

Harold Ward

Harold Ward

Dec 25, 2010

Ward Harold I. Jr. December 25, 2010, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Jane. Loving father of Harold III (Jayne), Debra Bye, Susan (Gerald) Witkowski and Michael (Janet). Dear grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 10. Brother of Barbara Rateick. Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River,...

Harold Ward

Harold Ward

Dec 25, 2010

Ward Harold I. Jr. December 25, 2010, age 81. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Jane. Loving father of Harold III (Jayne), Debra Bye, Susan (Gerald) Witkowski and Michael (Janet). Dear grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of 10. Brother of Barbara Rateick. Harold was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River,...

John Williams

John Williams

Dec 20, 2010

Williams, John "Jack" December 20, 2010 age 86. Beloved husband of Lois for 67 years. Loving father of Carol (Tom) Rogers, James, Thomas, Rory, Lynne (the late Michael) Watkins, Kevin (Jean), Janice (Fred) D'Agostino, John, Daniel (Stephanie) and Mark. Dear grandfather of Karen, Lisa, David, James, Brian, Gary, Tracy, Cathy, Michael Jr., Joseph, Anthony, Daniel, Kevin, Kyle, Erin, Fred Jr.,...

Marcella Sobczak

Marcella Sobczak

Dec 20, 2010

Age 72, December 20, 2010. Beloved wife of Walter. Dear mother of Ellyce (Warran Lineton) Sobczak, Christopher, Stephen. Grandmother of Lauren & Grant. Sister of Genevieve Sobak & Jane Fernandes. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Tuesday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's...

John Williams

John Williams

Dec 20, 2010

Williams, John "Jack" December 20, 2010 age 86. Beloved husband of Lois for 67 years. Loving father of Carol (Tom) Rogers, James, Thomas, Rory, Lynne (the late Michael) Watkins, Kevin (Jean), Janice (Fred) D'Agostino, John, Daniel (Stephanie) and Mark. Dear grandfather of Karen, Lisa, David, James, Brian, Gary, Tracy, Cathy, Michael Jr., Joseph, Anthony, Daniel, Kevin, Kyle, Erin, Fred Jr.,...

Luke Beauchemin

Luke Beauchemin

Dec 20, 2010

Age 23 Loving son of Greg and Janine. Dear brother of Nicholas. Grandson of Donald and June Beauchemin  of Port Huron, MI Also survived by numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation with the family Thursday 11:30am, until time of funeral liturgy at 12:30pm at St James Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi.

Luke Beauchemin

Luke Beauchemin

Dec 20, 2010

Age 23 Loving son of Greg and Janine. Dear brother of Nicholas. Grandson of Donald and June Beauchemin  of Port Huron, MI Also survived by numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation with the family Thursday 11:30am, until time of funeral liturgy at 12:30pm at St James Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi.

Marcella Sobczak

Marcella Sobczak

Dec 20, 2010

Age 72, December 20, 2010. Beloved wife of Walter. Dear mother of Ellyce (Warran Lineton) Sobczak, Christopher, Stephen. Grandmother of Lauren & Grant. Sister of Genevieve Sobak & Jane Fernandes. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Tuesday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's...

Carmel Potter

Carmel Potter

Dec 15, 2010

Carmel  Marie Potter (Nee Whelan) Age 85 December 15, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Arey Edward. Dear mother of Carolyn  (Tony) Mallia. Loving grandmother of Christopher. Sister of Jane "Jean" (Gary) Martin and the late Grace (William) Carrier. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Saturday 5-9pm Sunday 1-9pm...

Carmel Potter

Carmel Potter

Dec 15, 2010

Carmel  Marie Potter (Nee Whelan) Age 85 December 15, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Arey Edward. Dear mother of Carolyn  (Tony) Mallia. Loving grandmother of Christopher. Sister of Jane "Jean" (Gary) Martin and the late Grace (William) Carrier. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Saturday 5-9pm Sunday 1-9pm...

Frances Waring

Frances Waring

Dec 15, 2010

FRANCES G. WARING "FRAN" age 79 of Novi, formerly of Troy.  Born in 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away December 15, 2010.  Fran graduated from Michigan State College (B.A.) in 1953.  She was an artist achieving much success as a watermedia painter and an active member of several associations including Michigan Watercolor Society and Birmingham Society of Women Painters. ...

Frances Waring

Frances Waring

Dec 15, 2010

FRANCES G. WARING "FRAN" age 79 of Novi, formerly of Troy.  Born in 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away December 15, 2010.  Fran graduated from Michigan State College (B.A.) in 1953.  She was an artist achieving much success as a watermedia painter and an active member of several associations including Michigan Watercolor Society and Birmingham Society of Women Painters. ...

Thomas Nations

Thomas Nations

Dec 14, 2010

Nations, Thomas D. December 14, 2010 age 71. Beloved husband of Joan for 28 years. Brother of Dean (Cindy) Nations. Uncle of Jodi (Michael) Kovach and Randy (Kathy) Nations. Son of the late Noel and Ester. A memorial gathering celebrating Tom's life will be held at the Novi Sheraton Hotel, 21111 Haggerty Rd., (north of Eight Mile) Novi, Friday December...

Thomas Nations

Thomas Nations

Dec 14, 2010

Nations, Thomas D. December 14, 2010 age 71. Beloved husband of Joan for 28 years. Brother of Dean (Cindy) Nations. Uncle of Jodi (Michael) Kovach and Randy (Kathy) Nations. Son of the late Noel and Ester. A memorial gathering celebrating Tom's life will be held at the Novi Sheraton Hotel, 21111 Haggerty Rd., (north of Eight Mile) Novi, Friday December...

Beverly Slade

Beverly Slade

Dec 14, 2010

Slade (Pefley), Beverly Jane, August 27, 1935 - December 14, 2010. Beloved wife of Edward Slade for 24 years. Loving mother of Robert (Ann) Pefley, Tom Pefley, James Pefley, William Pefley (Michelle) and John (Ceci) Pefley. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Eric, Kevin, Robert, Stephanie, Douglas, Gavin, Morgan and Mollie. Daughter of the late Thomas and Reba. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Beverly Slade

Beverly Slade

Dec 14, 2010

Slade (Pefley), Beverly Jane, August 27, 1935 - December 14, 2010. Beloved wife of Edward Slade for 24 years. Loving mother of Robert (Ann) Pefley, Tom Pefley, James Pefley, William Pefley (Michelle) and John (Ceci) Pefley. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Eric, Kevin, Robert, Stephanie, Douglas, Gavin, Morgan and Mollie. Daughter of the late Thomas and Reba. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...

Eva Fortuna

Eva Fortuna

Dec 11, 2010

Fortuna, Eva December 11, 2010 age 93. Sister of Mary and the late Cecila, Julius and Ercoline. Preceded in death by her parents Loreto and Pasqua. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Monday 1-3 PM. Funeral service Tuesday 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Residence Council at Grand...

Fr. Donoher,

Fr. Donoher,

Dec 11, 2010

Donoher Father Edward (NED) CSB passed from this life on December 11, 2010 at Sacred Heart Home, Oregon, Ohio. Ned was born on December 18, 1923 and ordained on December 17, 1949. He spent almost all of his long life of service (1951 - 2004) at Detroit Catholic Central High School. He will be remembered fondly by his students, his...

Fr. Donoher,

Fr. Donoher,

Dec 11, 2010

Donoher Father Edward (NED) CSB passed from this life on December 11, 2010 at Sacred Heart Home, Oregon, Ohio. Ned was born on December 18, 1923 and ordained on December 17, 1949. He spent almost all of his long life of service (1951 - 2004) at Detroit Catholic Central High School. He will be remembered fondly by his students, his...

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