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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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Barbara Dempster

Barbara Dempster

Jul 7, 2009

Age 79 Wife of John. Mother of J. Martin. Sister of Charles and Tom Yeoman. Mrs. Dempster taught at Redford Union High School for 33 years. She was known as Q.B.D. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800 Thursday from 3 - 8pm and Friday from 1 - 8pm. Funeral service Saturday at the funeral home...

Barbara Dempster

Barbara Dempster

Jul 7, 2009

Age 79 Wife of John. Mother of J. Martin. Sister of Charles and Tom Yeoman. Mrs. Dempster taught at Redford Union High School for 33 years. She was known as Q.B.D. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800 Thursday from 3 - 8pm and Friday from 1 - 8pm. Funeral service Saturday at the funeral home...

Fred D'Agostino

Fred D'Agostino

Jul 4, 2009

Age 85 Beloved husband of the late Matilda. Dear father of Alex, Rosemary (John) Vander Kolk, Fred (Janice), Louis (Sarah). Loving Grandfather of Fred Jr. (Sarah), Maria (Craig) Duppong, Jacky, Patrick, Anthony, Nick & Gina. Great grandfather of Mea & Eva. Survived by his sisters & brother; Antoinette, Esther & Marco (Katherine). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

Fred D'Agostino

Fred D'Agostino

Jul 4, 2009

Age 85 Beloved husband of the late Matilda. Dear father of Alex, Rosemary (John) Vander Kolk, Fred (Janice), Louis (Sarah). Loving Grandfather of Fred Jr. (Sarah), Maria (Craig) Duppong, Jacky, Patrick, Anthony, Nick & Gina. Great grandfather of Mea & Eva. Survived by his sisters & brother; Antoinette, Esther & Marco (Katherine). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand...

Thomas ("Tod") Travers

Thomas ("Tod") Travers

Jul 3, 2009

1927-2009. Went to be with his Lord on July 3, 2009. Born to Thomas and Helen Travers, in East Williston, NY, the youngest of three. Served in the US Merchant Marines from 1944-1946. Joined Marsh and McLennan in 1948, specializing in Marine insurance and worked his way to Vice President prior to retirement in 1992. Married to his first wife,...

Thomas ("Tod") Travers

Thomas ("Tod") Travers

Jul 3, 2009

1927-2009. Went to be with his Lord on July 3, 2009. Born to Thomas and Helen Travers, in East Williston, NY, the youngest of three. Served in the US Merchant Marines from 1944-1946. Joined Marsh and McLennan in 1948, specializing in Marine insurance and worked his way to Vice President prior to retirement in 1992. Married to his first wife,...

Laree Bell

Laree Bell

Jun 23, 2009

Age 84 Beloved wife of the late Duane. Dear mother of Tim (Sandy), Kathleen (Alan) Bond, Tom (Mary), & Steve. Loving grandmother of Joshua, Cody, Adam, and Shawn. Great grandmother of Cohen, Hannah & Chrissa. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday July 3rd 3-9. In state at the Novi United Methodist Church 41671 W...

Laree Bell

Laree Bell

Jun 23, 2009

Age 84 Beloved wife of the late Duane. Dear mother of Tim (Sandy), Kathleen (Alan) Bond, Tom (Mary), & Steve. Loving grandmother of Joshua, Cody, Adam, and Shawn. Great grandmother of Cohen, Hannah & Chrissa. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Friday July 3rd 3-9. In state at the Novi United Methodist Church 41671 W...

Virginia Ward (Burmeister)

Virginia Ward (Burmeister)

Jun 18, 2009

Age 93 (Burmeister) Beloved wife of the late William Burmeister and Ernest Ward. Dear mother of William (Lois) Burmeister, Gail (Doug) Fitzgerald and the late Robert Burmeister. Mother in law of Nancy Burmeister. Loving grandmother of 11 great grandmother of 18 and Great Great grandmother of 1. Virginia was an avid dancer who enjoyed spending time with her family playing...

Clifford Burk

Clifford Burk

Jun 18, 2009

Husband of the late Agnes (McNamara), father of Clifford Jr. (Bonnie) of Bloomington, Indiana, Patricia of Oscoda, Catherine (Richard) Young, and the late David (Nancy) of Grandville. Grandfather of Sean, Kelly Ryan and Sarah Daily, Kristen Micallef, Keith & Lauren Young; 5 great grandchildren. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio December 14, 1919 and graduated from Parma Schaaf High School,...

Clifford Burk

Clifford Burk

Jun 18, 2009

Husband of the late Agnes (McNamara), father of Clifford Jr. (Bonnie) of Bloomington, Indiana, Patricia of Oscoda, Catherine (Richard) Young, and the late David (Nancy) of Grandville. Grandfather of Sean, Kelly Ryan and Sarah Daily, Kristen Micallef, Keith & Lauren Young; 5 great grandchildren. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio December 14, 1919 and graduated from Parma Schaaf High School,...

Virginia Ward (Burmeister)

Virginia Ward (Burmeister)

Jun 18, 2009

Age 93 (Burmeister) Beloved wife of the late William Burmeister and Ernest Ward. Dear mother of William (Lois) Burmeister, Gail (Doug) Fitzgerald and the late Robert Burmeister. Mother in law of Nancy Burmeister. Loving grandmother of 11 great grandmother of 18 and Great Great grandmother of 1. Virginia was an avid dancer who enjoyed spending time with her family playing...

George Stoll

George Stoll

Jun 1, 2009

Age 77 Beloved husband of the late Joan. Dear father of Carol, Kathy (Brian) Peters, Paul, Sharon (Gedeminas) Vaitiekus, and Renee(James)Burkey. Grandfather of George, Patrick, Stephanie and Aaron. Instate at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Friday 2-8pm. Funeral services Saturday 10:00am at the funeral home.

Jack Kinsman

Jack Kinsman

Jun 1, 2009

Age 84 Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of John (Patty) and Jeff. Loving grandfather of Jay and Betty. Brother of Beverly (Jack) McLaughlin. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 5-9pm Thursday 1-9pm. Scripture Service Thursday Funeral Liturgy Friday 10:00 am at St Colette Church 17600 Newburgh Livonia.

George Stoll

George Stoll

Jun 1, 2009

Age 77 Beloved husband of the late Joan. Dear father of Carol, Kathy (Brian) Peters, Paul, Sharon (Gedeminas) Vaitiekus, and Renee(James)Burkey. Grandfather of George, Patrick, Stephanie and Aaron. Instate at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Friday 2-8pm. Funeral services Saturday 10:00am at the funeral home.

Jack Kinsman

Jack Kinsman

Jun 1, 2009

Age 84 Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of John (Patty) and Jeff. Loving grandfather of Jay and Betty. Brother of Beverly (Jack) McLaughlin. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Wednesday 5-9pm Thursday 1-9pm. Scripture Service Thursday Funeral Liturgy Friday 10:00 am at St Colette Church 17600 Newburgh Livonia.

Edward Cavanary

Edward Cavanary

May 31, 2009

Age 90 Loving husband of Charlotte. Brother-in-law of Dr. Leonard Kasperowicz (Arlene). Preceded in death by his mother and father. Born in Detroit, MI on January 20, 1919 to Edward J. Cavanary and Rhea Natalie Owens. After completing OCS, Edward served as an Adjutant in the 7th Field Hospital, U.S. Army, during WWII. He was stationed in Ireland, Wales and...

Mary Riley

Mary Riley

May 31, 2009

Age 85 Visitation Thursday 4-8 at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Novi, Instate Friday 10am with funeral liturgy at 10:30am at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi

Edward Cavanary

Edward Cavanary

May 31, 2009

Age 90 Loving husband of Charlotte. Brother-in-law of Dr. Leonard Kasperowicz (Arlene). Preceded in death by his mother and father. Born in Detroit, MI on January 20, 1919 to Edward J. Cavanary and Rhea Natalie Owens. After completing OCS, Edward served as an Adjutant in the 7th Field Hospital, U.S. Army, during WWII. He was stationed in Ireland, Wales and...

Mary Riley

Mary Riley

May 31, 2009

Age 85 Visitation Thursday 4-8 at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Novi, Instate Friday 10am with funeral liturgy at 10:30am at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi

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