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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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Michael Mcgrath

Michael Mcgrath

Jun 23, 2008

Suddenly. Age 43 Loving son of John and the late Margaret. Dear twin brother of John and also survived by his sisters Michelle (Jim) Goik, Joan (Matt) Tomasaitis, Susan (Joe) Thompson, and Mary (Gary) Franti. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3-8 pm. O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Memorial contributions in Michael's name may...

Edward Buggell

Edward Buggell

Jun 23, 2008

Age 68 Beloved husband of Annamarie. Dear father of Susan(Eric Higdon)Buggell Also survived by many cousins. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Funeral Liturgy Saturday 11:00 am at Church of the Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi Memorial donations in Mr. Buggell's name may be made to St. John Hospice, PO Box...

Dennis Jankowski

Dennis Jankowski

Jun 13, 2008

Age 55 Dear father of Kenneth, Steven & Brian. Son of Geraldine & the late Stanley. Brother of Karen (Wayne) Malinowski & James (Judi) Jankowski. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 4-9 PM. Instate at Our Lady of Grace Church, 8679 Riverview, Dearborn Heights, Thursday at 9:30 AM until the Funeral Liturgy at...

Dennis Jankowski

Dennis Jankowski

Jun 13, 2008

Age 55 Dear father of Kenneth, Steven & Brian. Son of Geraldine & the late Stanley. Brother of Karen (Wayne) Malinowski & James (Judi) Jankowski. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 4-9 PM. Instate at Our Lady of Grace Church, 8679 Riverview, Dearborn Heights, Thursday at 9:30 AM until the Funeral Liturgy at...

Adele (Samlin) Bailey

Adele (Samlin) Bailey

Jun 11, 2008

Age 92 Entered the joy of eternal life on June 11, 2008. She joined her sisters, brothers and parents; Johanna and Frank Samlin as well as her husband, Edmond W. Bailey, his parents, Nellie and Harvey Bailey and his brothers and sisters. Also there to greet Adele was her son, Joseph Patrick Bailey. Dear mother of James R. (Carol), Gerald...

Adele (Samlin) Bailey

Adele (Samlin) Bailey

Jun 11, 2008

Age 92 Entered the joy of eternal life on June 11, 2008. She joined her sisters, brothers and parents; Johanna and Frank Samlin as well as her husband, Edmond W. Bailey, his parents, Nellie and Harvey Bailey and his brothers and sisters. Also there to greet Adele was her son, Joseph Patrick Bailey. Dear mother of James R. (Carol), Gerald...

Emily George

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...

Dovie Swetland

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...

Dovie Swetland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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