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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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Margaret Mary Laybourn
Nov 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Laybourn on November 14, 2024 at the age of 92. Margaret's family immigrated to Detroit from Malta in the 1940s. She was the beloved wife of John Laybourn for 43 wonderful years, sharing a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. A dedicated and loving matriarch, Margaret...
Gary K. Olson
Nov 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Gary Kenneth Olson February 6, 1945 – November 7, 2024 Gary Kenneth Olson, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on February 6, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Gerald and Muriel (Magee) Olson, Gary lived a life marked by love, hard...
Barbara Jarvis Vodicka
Nov 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Barbara Vodicka April 12, 1933 – November 6, 2024 Barbara Vodicka, a devoted wife, cherished mother, beloved grandmother, and adored great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1933, Barbara lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to those she held dear. Barbara was the...
Anne E. Reilly
Nov 6, 2024
Anne Elizabeth Reilly-Logue September 10, 1933 – November 6, 2024 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anne Elizabeth Reilly-Logue on November 6, 2024, at the age of 91. Anne was born on September 10, 1933, in Glasgow, Scotland, to the late Nancy (Quinn) and Joseph Reilly. Anne immigrated to the U.S. in 1948 on the...
Ward Taylor
Nov 4, 2024
Ward Taylor February 22, 1946 - November 4, 2024 Ward Taylor, 78, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Holland, Michigan. Born on February 22, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Ward lived his life devoted to the love of his family, the laughter of his friends, and the safety of his community. Ward proudly served the city of Detroit for...
Michael "Terry" Clemens
Nov 3, 2024
Michael "Terry" Clemens April 7, 1950 - November 3, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael "Terry" Clemens on November 3, 2024, at the age of 74. Terry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose presence brought light, laughter, and kindness to all who knew him. Terry was born to William M. Clemens, Jr., and...
Monique Martha Cser
Nov 3, 2024
Monique M. Cser passed peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Cser, with whom she shared a devoted marriage of 57 years. Monique was a loving and caring mother to her children: Angeline Turcas, Steve (the late Lynn) Cser, Daniel (Sandra) Cser, Chris...
Walter Irving Foss Iii
Oct 28, 2024
Walter "Pat" Irving Foss III Walter "Pat" Irving Foss III, aged 93, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. Pat was born on April 29, 1931, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Walter Irving Foss Jr. and Leone (Koepke) Foss. Pat led a life marked by dedication to family, career, and service. Pat is survived by his beloved wife...
Gerald "Jerry" T. Murray
Oct 25, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" T. Murray passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan, at the age of 82. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Peter E. Murray and Elizabeth O'Connor, and his brother, Jack (Carol) Murray. He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Dawn, his children Peter (Lisa) Murray and Pam Murray, and...
Barry E. Detavernier
Oct 23, 2024
Barry Edward Detavernier, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home on October 23, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family, who will forever hold him dear in their hearts. Barry Edward was born on September 25, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Edward Detavernier and Jean (Warden) Detavernier. He and his brother, Dennis...
Frederick Charles "Chuck" Hunter
Oct 16, 2024
Frederick Charles "Chuck" Hunter, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born on March 20, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Dorothy and Frederick P. Hunter. Chuck graduated from Cooley High School, Detroit in 1948. He earned his Bachelor's degree from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, a...
John A. Marxer
Oct 15, 2024
John A. Marxer October 15, 2024, Age 81 John A. Marxer, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on April 16, 1943, in Dearborn, Michigan, he was the cherished son of the late Otto H. Marxer and Laura (Mundo). John is survived by his devoted wife, Debra,...
Laura H. Gier
Oct 15, 2024
Laura H. Gier, age 68, passed away on October 15, 2024. Born on April 24, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late George J. Horeftis and Margaret A. (Willis). Laura was a devoted wife to Chris for 28 years and a loving mother to Lydia. She is survived by her cherished siblings, Deborah (Bill) Chilman and...
Ellen Genevieve Folk
Oct 15, 2024
Ellen Genevieve (Sullivan) Folk, age 96, of Novi, MI, died peacefully on October, 15, 2024 after living a long, full life. Ellen was born to Matthew Cornelius and Ruth (Galarno) Sullivan on June 4, 1928, in Bay City, MI. Her family moved to Detroit, MI where she met some life-long friends. She attended St. Theresa High School and eventually studied...
Susan Lynette Sheeran
Oct 15, 2024
Susan (Sue) L. Sheeran passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in Farmington Hills at the age of 66, surrounded by her three daughters. Sue was born in Royal Oak, MI, on February 6, 1958. She proudly attended Katharine Gibbs School in Boston, MA, and began working in insurance claims in the late 1970s. She was married in 1980, then...
Patricia "Patty" Bambrick Flesher
Oct 13, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Bambrick Flesher was born on 30 October 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio and died peacefully on 13 October 2024 in Southfield, surrounded by her family in prayer. Patty was affectionately referred to as "Pink" by some of her family members, as she always had a rosy hue to her complexion. Her smile was as big as her personality, and...
Estelle "Terry" Burgoyne
Oct 13, 2024
Estelle "Terry" Burgoyne, born on October 11, 1936, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Xavier Burgoyne and ex wife of the late Marvin Reinhold. A devoted mother, Estelle is survived by her children: Mark Reinhold, Dan Reinhold (Carlene), Beth Kobylarz (Steve), Paul Reinhold (Nicole), Steve Reinhold,...
Lawrence Anthony Reisner
Oct 12, 2024
Larry Reisner passed peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 81, from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was the second of seven sons born to the late Anthony and Ruth Reisner. Larry grew up on his family's farm near Posen, Michigan and spent his teenage years working with his grandparents and uncles at the Reisner Dairy. He worked...
Margaret Virginia Clark, "Ginger"
Oct 7, 2024
Margaret Virginia Clark, "Ginger," died on October 7, 2024 in Novi, MI. She was born on December 15, 1931 in Greenwich, CT of Irish immigrants, Alfred Wilson and Mary Jane Duffy Wilson. Ginger is survived by her devoted husband of 70 years, Eldon L Clark (Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired) of Novi, formerly of East Lansing; her son, David Wilson...
Paul F. Carlton
Oct 6, 2024
Paul Francis Carlton, son, brother, a beloved performer and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at the age of 66. Born on December 27, 1957, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, he was the son of the late Annette Cecilia (Lucas) and Stanley Francis Carlton. Paul is survived by his devoted partner, Thomas Gilliam, and his loving siblings: Michael...
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