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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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Walter Trader
Mar 21, 2010
Age 77. Beloved husband of Idanell J. Dear father of Susan (Bob) Paulich, Linda Morin, Jody (Jim) Czapski, Stacia (Bob) Zukowski & Leanne (Mike) Hayes. Loving grandfather of 14 & great grandfather of 5. Brother of Donald (Marilyn), Jeanne (Eugene) Buel & Alice. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Tuesday 2-9 PM. Instate at St....
Ralph Yale
Mar 21, 2010
Age 79, formerly of Hermansville, MI. Beloved husband of Florence Marie & dear father of Debra. Survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Retired Warrant Officer of the Unite States Army. Visiting 10 AM until Funeral at 11 AM Friday, Mar. 26 at Novi United Methodist Church, 41671 W. 10 Mile, Novi. www.umcnovi.com
Ann Connors
Mar 20, 2010
Age 91 Loving mother of Patricia Hansen and Kiki Connors. Beloved grandmother of Kathleen (Mike) Ottenheimer and Karen (Patrick) Doran and great-grandmother of William, Kathleen and Jack. Sister of the late Joseph Zanglin and Lou Zanglin. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Wednesday 1-6 PM. Funeral liturgy at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, Thursday 11...
Ann Connors
Mar 20, 2010
Age 91 Loving mother of Patricia Hansen and Kiki Connors. Beloved grandmother of Kathleen (Mike) Ottenheimer and Karen (Patrick) Doran and great-grandmother of William, Kathleen and Jack. Sister of the late Joseph Zanglin and Lou Zanglin. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, Wednesday 1-6 PM. Funeral liturgy at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi, Thursday 11...
Thomas Snyder
Mar 12, 2010
Age 74 of Commerce Twp., after courageously battling Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy for over 7 years. A son of the late Bernard and Margaret Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife Estelle, beloved children: Cindy Thomas (Jeff), Laura Wilczynski (John); step-children: Ron Wolok (Julie), Gail Pettaway (Jesse); treasured grandchildren: Zachary, Bradley Thomas; Brooke, Emily Wilczynski; Beloved step-grandchildren: Kyle, Brandon...
Thomas Snyder
Mar 12, 2010
Age 74 of Commerce Twp., after courageously battling Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy for over 7 years. A son of the late Bernard and Margaret Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife Estelle, beloved children: Cindy Thomas (Jeff), Laura Wilczynski (John); step-children: Ron Wolok (Julie), Gail Pettaway (Jesse); treasured grandchildren: Zachary, Bradley Thomas; Brooke, Emily Wilczynski; Beloved step-grandchildren: Kyle, Brandon...
Jacqueline Gieseking
Mar 10, 2010
(nee Mudloff) Beloved wife of Fred for 52 years. Dear mother of Christopher, Tracy Gieseking, Heidi (Derrell) Young, Jamie (Tom) Laurencelle, Judith Gieseking, Mary "Meg" (Steve) Vallieres & the late Eric. Loving grandmother of Jacqui, Emily, Abby, Elle, Annalea, Justin & Olivea. Preceded in death by sisters Eleanor, Jeanette, Evelyn & Dolores. Sister-in-law of Bob & Joe. Visitation at the...
Jacqueline Gieseking
Mar 10, 2010
(nee Mudloff) Beloved wife of Fred for 52 years. Dear mother of Christopher, Tracy Gieseking, Heidi (Derrell) Young, Jamie (Tom) Laurencelle, Judith Gieseking, Mary "Meg" (Steve) Vallieres & the late Eric. Loving grandmother of Jacqui, Emily, Abby, Elle, Annalea, Justin & Olivea. Preceded in death by sisters Eleanor, Jeanette, Evelyn & Dolores. Sister-in-law of Bob & Joe. Visitation at the...
Eileen Worden
Mar 9, 2010
Age 98 Beloved mother of the late Buff Whelan and David Whelan. Loving grandmother of Amy (Clark) Shuler, Mandy (Andrew) Hoar, Kerry (Greg) Thieleke, Kevin (Stacey) Whelan, Garrett Whelan and Sean (Erin) Whelan and great-grandmother of Katie, Hannah, Maddie, Molly, Nicholas, Julia, Brooke, Haley and Robbie. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River 248-348-1800 Thursday 10:00am until the...
Eileen Worden
Mar 9, 2010
Age 98 Beloved mother of the late Buff Whelan and David Whelan. Loving grandmother of Amy (Clark) Shuler, Mandy (Andrew) Hoar, Kerry (Greg) Thieleke, Kevin (Stacey) Whelan, Garrett Whelan and Sean (Erin) Whelan and great-grandmother of Katie, Hannah, Maddie, Molly, Nicholas, Julia, Brooke, Haley and Robbie. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River 248-348-1800 Thursday 10:00am until the...
Charles "Chuck" Finlayson
Mar 8, 2010
of Lakeview, AR,formerly of Howell, MI, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2010 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. Charles Finlayson is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria Finlayson, 3 sons – Charles (Donna) Finlayson, Richard (Kathleen) Finlayson, and Gerald (Sharon) Finlayson. Chuck is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Andrea Romulus, Charlie, Steven,...
Charles "Chuck" Finlayson
Mar 8, 2010
of Lakeview, AR,formerly of Howell, MI, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2010 at the Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House. Charles Finlayson is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Gloria Finlayson, 3 sons – Charles (Donna) Finlayson, Richard (Kathleen) Finlayson, and Gerald (Sharon) Finlayson. Chuck is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Andrea Romulus, Charlie, Steven,...
Celia Johns ( Kozub-Jaszcz)
Mar 5, 2010
Age 94 Wife of the late Martin Jaszcz Dear mother of Patricia (the late Roy) Piligian & Janet (Jason) Mall. Loving grandmother of Sandra, Susie, The late Russell & Christopher. Great-grandmother of Cassie, Taylor & Alexis Fital Rachael & Regina Martin, Stuart, Henry, Vincent & Tony Piligian. Sister of Ann Brill Sister in-law of Jean Kozub Also survived by many...
Celia Johns ( Kozub-Jaszcz)
Mar 5, 2010
Age 94 Wife of the late Martin Jaszcz Dear mother of Patricia (the late Roy) Piligian & Janet (Jason) Mall. Loving grandmother of Sandra, Susie, The late Russell & Christopher. Great-grandmother of Cassie, Taylor & Alexis Fital Rachael & Regina Martin, Stuart, Henry, Vincent & Tony Piligian. Sister of Ann Brill Sister in-law of Jean Kozub Also survived by many...
Walter Mckeown
Mar 3, 2010
Age 94, of Northville. Retired Administrative Director of the City of Detroit Lighting Department and long time Officer and Director of the Detroit Retired City Employees Association. Preceded in death by his wife, Elvira on July 7, 2001. Mr. McKeown was descended from a family that migrated from upper New York State in 1834 and settled near Carleton, Michigan. Walter...
Walter Mckeown
Mar 3, 2010
Age 94, of Northville. Retired Administrative Director of the City of Detroit Lighting Department and long time Officer and Director of the Detroit Retired City Employees Association. Preceded in death by his wife, Elvira on July 7, 2001. Mr. McKeown was descended from a family that migrated from upper New York State in 1834 and settled near Carleton, Michigan. Walter...
Gene Rohrscheib
Mar 2, 2010
Age 83 Beloved husband of Sharone for 53 yrs. Dear father of Mark, Steven, Brett (Tammy). Raejene (David) Schlenke, Carrie (Arthur) Kwiatkowski. Loving grandfather of Chelsie, Alexandra, Cameron, Joslyn, Christina, Allana, Matthew & Nolan. Brother of the late Don Rohrscheib. Mr. Rohrscheib started working for his father at Rohrscheib Construction in Detroit when he was 16. In 1959, he started...
Sue Sullivan
Mar 2, 2010
Age 86 Born Aug. 1, 1923, died March 2, 2010 Dear wife of William J. Sullivan for 62 years. Loving mother of Patricia and Maggie (William) Heyn. Devoted grandmother of Caitlin, Daniel, and Michael. Sister to the late Mary Jane Quayle and aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Sue enjoyed bridge, golf, and the company of...
Frank Syroka
Mar 2, 2010
age 92 Beloved husband of the late Frances. Dear father of Pat (Karen) and the late Judith. Loving grandfather of Colleen, Laurie, Frank, and Derek . Great-grandfather of 11. Visiting at St. Regis Catholic Church, 3695 Lincoln Dr., Bloomfield Hills, Saturday, 10:30am until funeral liturgy at 11am. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lansing, 3411 Stoneleigh, Lansing, MI...
Gene Rohrscheib
Mar 2, 2010
Age 83 Beloved husband of Sharone for 53 yrs. Dear father of Mark, Steven, Brett (Tammy). Raejene (David) Schlenke, Carrie (Arthur) Kwiatkowski. Loving grandfather of Chelsie, Alexandra, Cameron, Joslyn, Christina, Allana, Matthew & Nolan. Brother of the late Don Rohrscheib. Mr. Rohrscheib started working for his father at Rohrscheib Construction in Detroit when he was 16. In 1959, he started...
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