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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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Betty Utley

Betty Utley

Nov 27, 2009

Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of the late James. Dear grandmother of Troy (Ragan) Wilson and great-grandmother of Drake, Sydney & Ashton. Sister of the late Floyd. Daughter of the late Dorothy. Services were previously held.

Betty Utley

Betty Utley

Nov 27, 2009

Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of the late James. Dear grandmother of Troy (Ragan) Wilson and great-grandmother of Drake, Sydney & Ashton. Sister of the late Floyd. Daughter of the late Dorothy. Services were previously held.

Louise Soave

Louise Soave

Nov 26, 2009

Age 81 of Brighton. Beloved wife of Dominic for 60 years. Dearest sister of Camiel (Marcie) DeSchutter and Joan (George) Gevaert. Dearest Mother of Frances (Robert) Sulak, Robert (Sue Ann), Madlyn (Christopher) Holton, Janet, James (Tamera) and the late Richard. Dearest grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of four. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Sunday...

Louise Soave

Louise Soave

Nov 26, 2009

Age 81 of Brighton. Beloved wife of Dominic for 60 years. Dearest sister of Camiel (Marcie) DeSchutter and Joan (George) Gevaert. Dearest Mother of Frances (Robert) Sulak, Robert (Sue Ann), Madlyn (Christopher) Holton, Janet, James (Tamera) and the late Richard. Dearest grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of four. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Sunday...

Marie Masten (Flynn)

Marie Masten (Flynn)

Nov 20, 2009

Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Loving mother of Dr. William Gerard (Sarah), Mary Margaret (Vincent) Asta, Colleen Marie Blanchfield, Erin Maureen Masten, Timothy Lawrence (Sharon), Kathleen Marianne (Michael) Sultana, Patricia Miriam Masten. Proud grandmother of Michael, Sheila, Elizabeth, Jamie, Brian, Angela, Katherine, Tony, Kristen, Joshua, Victor. Great Grandmother of Jacob, Alivia, Brayden, Tony, Luke, Noah, Lucas...

Marie Masten (Flynn)

Marie Masten (Flynn)

Nov 20, 2009

Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Loving mother of Dr. William Gerard (Sarah), Mary Margaret (Vincent) Asta, Colleen Marie Blanchfield, Erin Maureen Masten, Timothy Lawrence (Sharon), Kathleen Marianne (Michael) Sultana, Patricia Miriam Masten. Proud grandmother of Michael, Sheila, Elizabeth, Jamie, Brian, Angela, Katherine, Tony, Kristen, Joshua, Victor. Great Grandmother of Jacob, Alivia, Brayden, Tony, Luke, Noah, Lucas...

Mildred Tait

Mildred Tait

Nov 19, 2009

Age 75. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Hugh) Sullivan, Thomas Tait, Carolyn Tait and Charles (Kathleen) Tait. Loving grandma of Patrick Tait and Colin Tait (sons of Charles). Dear sister of Monica Dudley & Regis Fitzstephens. Visitation Sunday 1 PM until time of funeral service at 3 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. Memorial donations may...

Mildred Tait

Mildred Tait

Nov 19, 2009

Age 75. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Hugh) Sullivan, Thomas Tait, Carolyn Tait and Charles (Kathleen) Tait. Loving grandma of Patrick Tait and Colin Tait (sons of Charles). Dear sister of Monica Dudley & Regis Fitzstephens. Visitation Sunday 1 PM until time of funeral service at 3 PM at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. Memorial donations may...

R. Schemanske

R. Schemanske

Nov 18, 2009

age 88. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Jr. Dear mother of Walter III (Janet), Mary Jo Wagener (Thomas), James (Lynda), Judith Shimp (Roy), and Jane Schemanske (Michael Mies). Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 20. Sister of the late Aurelia Lubinski, Ardella Crickon and Kenneth Weinzapfel. Visitation O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248)348-1800 Friday, 3-8pm....

Rita Donnelly

Rita Donnelly

Nov 18, 2009

Age 72 Beloved wife of the late James Joseph. Dear mother of Martin (Gayle), Francis Michael and the late Kevin. Loving grandmother of MacKenzie Blake Sister of Joseph Ferran. Companion of Joseph Goralski and family. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Friday 2-9pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 am at the funeral home. Memorial donations to St. Jude...

R. Schemanske

R. Schemanske

Nov 18, 2009

age 88. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Jr. Dear mother of Walter III (Janet), Mary Jo Wagener (Thomas), James (Lynda), Judith Shimp (Roy), and Jane Schemanske (Michael Mies). Loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 20. Sister of the late Aurelia Lubinski, Ardella Crickon and Kenneth Weinzapfel. Visitation O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248)348-1800 Friday, 3-8pm....

Rita Donnelly

Rita Donnelly

Nov 18, 2009

Age 72 Beloved wife of the late James Joseph. Dear mother of Martin (Gayle), Francis Michael and the late Kevin. Loving grandmother of MacKenzie Blake Sister of Joseph Ferran. Companion of Joseph Goralski and family. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Friday 2-9pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 am at the funeral home. Memorial donations to St. Jude...

Dorothy Lilienthal

Dorothy Lilienthal

Nov 17, 2009

Age 85 Wife of the late Herbert. Mother of David (Janet), Debby, Dotsie (Randy) Eschelbach and Janet (Jeff) Smith. Grandmother of 9 and Great Grandmother of 3. Sister of Andrew Mellberg and the late Floraine Gignac. Visiting Sunday, 2pm until time of funeral service at 4pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Donations in Mrs. Lilienthal's name...

Dorothy Lilienthal

Dorothy Lilienthal

Nov 17, 2009

Age 85 Wife of the late Herbert. Mother of David (Janet), Debby, Dotsie (Randy) Eschelbach and Janet (Jeff) Smith. Grandmother of 9 and Great Grandmother of 3. Sister of Andrew Mellberg and the late Floraine Gignac. Visiting Sunday, 2pm until time of funeral service at 4pm at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Donations in Mrs. Lilienthal's name...

Sarah Long

Sarah Long

Nov 15, 2009

age 85. Wife of the late B. Howard. Dear mother of Kenneth Ray Long. Loving grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Juanita Pierce and Reco Thomas. Daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Thomas. Graveside service Friday, 2pm, Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Novi, Michigan.

Sarah Long

Sarah Long

Nov 15, 2009

age 85. Wife of the late B. Howard. Dear mother of Kenneth Ray Long. Loving grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Juanita Pierce and Reco Thomas. Daughter of the late Edward and Minnie Thomas. Graveside service Friday, 2pm, Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Novi, Michigan.

John Ward, C.S.B.

John Ward, C.S.B.

Nov 12, 2009

Age 68 Beloved son of the late James & Teresa. Dear brother of Suzanne Sands, Terrance (Nan), Mary (Martin) Hegarty, Patrick (Sandy), Teresa (John) Manning, Nancy C., Brian (Kathleen) and the late James C. & Daniel. B Brother in law of Bridget Ward. Loving uncle of numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Viewing at the Catholic Central Chapel 27225 Wixom Road...

John Ward, C.S.B.

John Ward, C.S.B.

Nov 12, 2009

Age 68 Beloved son of the late James & Teresa. Dear brother of Suzanne Sands, Terrance (Nan), Mary (Martin) Hegarty, Patrick (Sandy), Teresa (John) Manning, Nancy C., Brian (Kathleen) and the late James C. & Daniel. B Brother in law of Bridget Ward. Loving uncle of numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Viewing at the Catholic Central Chapel 27225 Wixom Road...

Kenneth Biedron

Kenneth Biedron

Nov 11, 2009

Age 60. Beloved husband of Rose for 35 years. Loving father of Ken (fiancé Jennifer) and Sarah. Dear brother of Ed (Mary) Biedron, Teresa (Tom) Hawkins, Barbara (Cory) Coldren & David. Uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Thursday 2-9 PM and Friday 2-9 PM with Trisagion prayers at...

Kenneth Biedron

Kenneth Biedron

Nov 11, 2009

Age 60. Beloved husband of Rose for 35 years. Loving father of Ken (fiancé Jennifer) and Sarah. Dear brother of Ed (Mary) Biedron, Teresa (Tom) Hawkins, Barbara (Cory) Coldren & David. Uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800, Thursday 2-9 PM and Friday 2-9 PM with Trisagion prayers at...

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