Obituaries
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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Dovie Swetland
Jun 7, 2008
Age 85 Beloved wife of the late William Swetland & Raymond Bortel. Dear mother of Patricia (Leslie) Catlin & Michael (Margaret) Bortel. Loving grandmother of 5 & great grandmother of 11. Sister of Martha Burgess & Ellen Dean. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Tuesday 2-9 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home Wednesday...
Emily George
Jun 7, 2008
Age 88 of Novi, MI passed away on June 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Robert (Kathy), Joseph (Leslie) & James (Colleen). Also leaves 14 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Sister of Godfrey (Geraldine) Zarb & Mary Radovic. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 2-9 PM. Scripture service...
Mary Molloy
Jun 2, 2008
Age 87 (Ward) Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Diane (Thomas) Zacharski, Jim (Ann), Eileen (John) Cronyn, Mary Jo (Ken) Barbb, Patrick (Diane) and Michael. Loving grandmother of 9 and Great grandmother of 14. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 1-248-348-1800 Thursday 4-9 and Friday 1-9. Rosary Friday 7:00pm. Instate at St. Valentine...
Mary Molloy
Jun 2, 2008
Age 87 (Ward) Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Diane (Thomas) Zacharski, Jim (Ann), Eileen (John) Cronyn, Mary Jo (Ken) Barbb, Patrick (Diane) and Michael. Loving grandmother of 9 and Great grandmother of 14. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 1-248-348-1800 Thursday 4-9 and Friday 1-9. Rosary Friday 7:00pm. Instate at St. Valentine...
Joseph Echols
May 30, 2008
Age 84 Beloved husband of Betty for 57 years. Loving father of Craig (Kathy) & Nancy (Steve) Suich. Dearest "Grandpa" of Craig, Jenny (Jaime) & Joey Echols and Steven & Alex Suich. Great grandpa of Britney. Brother of Mary MacAlarney and the late Bobby, Matt, Emily, Jim & Dick. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248)...
Joseph Echols
May 30, 2008
Age 84 Beloved husband of Betty for 57 years. Loving father of Craig (Kathy) & Nancy (Steve) Suich. Dearest "Grandpa" of Craig, Jenny (Jaime) & Joey Echols and Steven & Alex Suich. Great grandpa of Britney. Brother of Mary MacAlarney and the late Bobby, Matt, Emily, Jim & Dick. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248)...
William Thompson
May 27, 2008
Age 61 Loving husband of Kay, Dear father of Shana (Jen) and Brian, Brother of Amy (Pat) Creteau Preceded in death by his parents Otis and Izzy, Mr. Thompson was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the United States Marine Corp. He was an avid fly fisherman and hunter. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi,...
William Thompson
May 27, 2008
Age 61 Loving husband of Kay, Dear father of Shana (Jen) and Brian, Brother of Amy (Pat) Creteau Preceded in death by his parents Otis and Izzy, Mr. Thompson was a Vietnam Veteran who served with the United States Marine Corp. He was an avid fly fisherman and hunter. Visitation will be at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi,...
Mary Cavanagh
May 27, 2008
Age 78, Former 1st Lady of Detroit. Dear mother of Mark, Patrick, David, Mary Therese, Christopher, Philip (Lily), Jerome C. and Elizabeth Angela (Mark). Loving grandmother of 13. Visitation Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 3-9pm with Scripture Service 7pm. Instate Saturday, Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, 10:30 am until time of funeral liturgy 11:00am. Memorial donations in Mrs. Cavanagh's name...
Mary Cavanagh
May 27, 2008
Age 78, Former 1st Lady of Detroit. Dear mother of Mark, Patrick, David, Mary Therese, Christopher, Philip (Lily), Jerome C. and Elizabeth Angela (Mark). Loving grandmother of 13. Visitation Thursday 4-9pm, Friday 3-9pm with Scripture Service 7pm. Instate Saturday, Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi, 10:30 am until time of funeral liturgy 11:00am. Memorial donations in Mrs. Cavanagh's name...
Kathleen Duffy
May 24, 2008
Kathleen Flaherty Duffy, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly May 24, 2008 in Austin Texas. She was born in Detroit, Michigan June 21, 1926. Preceded in death by husband Frank Duffy, parents Stephen and Helen Flaherty, brothers John and Gerald and sister Margaret Dyszewski. Survived by daughters Mary Kay Duffy and partner Pam Dullum, of Glendale, AZ, Peggy and...
Kathleen Duffy
May 24, 2008
Kathleen Flaherty Duffy, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly May 24, 2008 in Austin Texas. She was born in Detroit, Michigan June 21, 1926. Preceded in death by husband Frank Duffy, parents Stephen and Helen Flaherty, brothers John and Gerald and sister Margaret Dyszewski. Survived by daughters Mary Kay Duffy and partner Pam Dullum, of Glendale, AZ, Peggy and...
Sam Zeoli
May 21, 2008
Age 82 Beloved husband of Emma. Dear father of Tom (Sandra), Phil (Karen) and Marty (Yvonne). Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Brother of Gus (Mels). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 1-248-348-1800 Tues 4:00-9:00pm. In state at St. James Church 46325 W. Ten mile Novi Wednesday 10:00am until the funeral liturgy at...
Sam Zeoli
May 21, 2008
Age 82 Beloved husband of Emma. Dear father of Tom (Sandra), Phil (Karen) and Marty (Yvonne). Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Brother of Gus (Mels). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 1-248-348-1800 Tues 4:00-9:00pm. In state at St. James Church 46325 W. Ten mile Novi Wednesday 10:00am until the funeral liturgy at...
Angela Spurling
May 18, 2008
Age 86 of Livonia Loving wife of the late Floyd. Loving mother of Danny(Carrie). Dearest grandmother to Heather (Mike) Reeves, Jessica (Jason) Claypoole, Brittany and Samantha. Great grandmother to Regan Reeves. Daughter of the late Baldarsaro and Angelina Mangiapane. Sister of the late Vito (Palma) Mangiapane, Fred(Olga) Mangiapane and Joseph (Jeanne) Mangiapane. Aunt of Stephen, Stephanie, Sheldon, the late Shay,...
Angela Spurling
May 18, 2008
Age 86 of Livonia Loving wife of the late Floyd. Loving mother of Danny(Carrie). Dearest grandmother to Heather (Mike) Reeves, Jessica (Jason) Claypoole, Brittany and Samantha. Great grandmother to Regan Reeves. Daughter of the late Baldarsaro and Angelina Mangiapane. Sister of the late Vito (Palma) Mangiapane, Fred(Olga) Mangiapane and Joseph (Jeanne) Mangiapane. Aunt of Stephen, Stephanie, Sheldon, the late Shay,...
Tom Dilworth
May 18, 2008
Age 91 Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise. Loving father of Tom, Pat (Diane), Mary Lou (Steve) Osman, Dave (Becky), Bill (Patti), Dan (Mary) & Mike. Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 4. Brother of Mary (Jerry) Crawley & Joan (Rob) Nagle. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 3-9 PM....
Tom Dilworth
May 18, 2008
Age 91 Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise. Loving father of Tom, Pat (Diane), Mary Lou (Steve) Osman, Dave (Becky), Bill (Patti), Dan (Mary) & Mike. Dear grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 4. Brother of Mary (Jerry) Crawley & Joan (Rob) Nagle. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 3-9 PM....
Andrew Nelligan
May 17, 2008
Age 90 of Detroit, Michigan died May 17, 2008. Born May 22, 1917 in Grimsby Ontario, the son of Dan and Mary Nelligan. His family moved to Detroit in 1924 and AJ soon became a US citizen and active member of St. Leos Parish. He married Justine Malaniak on December 23, 1942. AJ served with honor during the Second World...
Andrew Nelligan
May 17, 2008
Age 90 of Detroit, Michigan died May 17, 2008. Born May 22, 1917 in Grimsby Ontario, the son of Dan and Mary Nelligan. His family moved to Detroit in 1924 and AJ soon became a US citizen and active member of St. Leos Parish. He married Justine Malaniak on December 23, 1942. AJ served with honor during the Second World...
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