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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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Ruth Kloeckner
Jan 7, 2008
age 92. Wife of the late Sylvester C. Mother of Marie, Ronald and Keith. Grandmother of 2 and great-grandmother of 5. Sister of Virginia, George, Helen and Bud. Instate Wed. 10:30 am until time of funeral mass at 11:00am Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook Road. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Michael Gordon
Jan 7, 2008
age 61 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Christine. Dear father of Matt (Lorrice) Gordon of New Mexico, Jennifer (Glenn) Ellis of Ann Arbor, MI and James Ellis of Evanston, IL. Loving grandfather of Brennan and Cullen Ellis, and Jasmine and Olivia Gordon. Brother of Sandy (Ray) Iannarelli of Wooster, OH, James (Jennifer) Gordon of Wooster, OH...
Robert "Rj" Stewart
Jan 6, 2008
Age 77 Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Loving uncle of Kevin, Patrick & Kaleen and the entire Franks family. Great Uncle of Makayla & Makenzy. Bob was a longtime member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and actively involved for many years at the Grosse Pointe Theatre. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday...
Robert "Rj" Stewart
Jan 6, 2008
Age 77 Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Loving uncle of Kevin, Patrick & Kaleen and the entire Franks family. Great Uncle of Makayla & Makenzy. Bob was a longtime member of SAG (Screen Actors Guild) and actively involved for many years at the Grosse Pointe Theatre. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday...
Barbara (Karl) Gibbons
Jan 2, 2008
Age 78 She was born in Detroit on June 18, 1929 to George and Hildred (Neph) Karl On November 19, 1949 she married James Gibbons. Barbara spent her adult life as the nurturing matriarch of her large family. She was a long time member of St. Valentines Parish. Dear mother of James Jr. (Gayle), William (Georgia), Sheila (John) O'Meara, Maureen...
Barbara (Karl) Gibbons
Jan 2, 2008
Age 78 She was born in Detroit on June 18, 1929 to George and Hildred (Neph) Karl On November 19, 1949 she married James Gibbons. Barbara spent her adult life as the nurturing matriarch of her large family. She was a long time member of St. Valentines Parish. Dear mother of James Jr. (Gayle), William (Georgia), Sheila (John) O'Meara, Maureen...
Doris Tremaine
Dec 29, 2007
Age 79 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Linda Susan (Michael) Wagner, Roberta (Fred) Hosken, Peggy Gildersleeve. Loving grandmother of Jaclyn Bommarito and Thomas Bommarito, Jason Gildersleeve, Stefanie Gildersleeve and Stephanie Wagner. Great Grandmother Jason, Tommy, Anthony and Alex. Sister of Shirley (Steven) Vance Half sister of Greg Coggle and Sandra. Visitation at the funeral home Sun...
Doris Tremaine
Dec 29, 2007
Age 79 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Linda Susan (Michael) Wagner, Roberta (Fred) Hosken, Peggy Gildersleeve. Loving grandmother of Jaclyn Bommarito and Thomas Bommarito, Jason Gildersleeve, Stefanie Gildersleeve and Stephanie Wagner. Great Grandmother Jason, Tommy, Anthony and Alex. Sister of Shirley (Steven) Vance Half sister of Greg Coggle and Sandra. Visitation at the funeral home Sun...
Annie Smith
Dec 28, 2007
Smith, Annie "Anna" M. Age 101 December 28, 2007 Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Dear mother of Kenneth (Patricia), Howard (Jane) and the late Earl. Loving grandmother of 10, great grand mother of 14 and great great grandmother of 4. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Funeral...
Annie Smith
Dec 28, 2007
Smith, Annie "Anna" M. Age 101 December 28, 2007 Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Dear mother of Kenneth (Patricia), Howard (Jane) and the late Earl. Loving grandmother of 10, great grand mother of 14 and great great grandmother of 4. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Funeral...
Alfred Papke,
Dec 25, 2007
age 84. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Thomas (Pam), and Laura (Francis) Macielak. Loving grandfather of Aaron and Taylor and the late Jamison. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 6-8pm O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Funeral Service Saturday, 1:00pm at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Alfred's memory to Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, 24110...
Ellen Kramer
Dec 25, 2007
age 64. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Rick (Laura), Lisa (Mike) Basner, Mike (Leah), and Sean (Brandy). Daughter of Joseph Jr. and the late Isabella Brown. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Morgan, Brendan, Hunter, Gavin, Mia and Spencer. Sister of Joseph Brown Jr., Janice Cash, David Brown, Susan Brown and the late Craig Brown. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9...
Alfred Papke,
Dec 25, 2007
age 84. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Thomas (Pam), and Laura (Francis) Macielak. Loving grandfather of Aaron and Taylor and the late Jamison. Visitation Friday 2-4 & 6-8pm O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Funeral Service Saturday, 1:00pm at the funeral home. Donations may be made in Alfred's memory to Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, 24110...
Ellen Kramer
Dec 25, 2007
age 64. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Rick (Laura), Lisa (Mike) Basner, Mike (Leah), and Sean (Brandy). Daughter of Joseph Jr. and the late Isabella Brown. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Morgan, Brendan, Hunter, Gavin, Mia and Spencer. Sister of Joseph Brown Jr., Janice Cash, David Brown, Susan Brown and the late Craig Brown. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9...
Gerald Carney
Dec 24, 2007
Age 77 Loving companion of Sara Cameron Brother of A. William Carney & Vincent Carney Also survived by Sara's family. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Thursday from 4-8 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9956. www.stjude.org
Gerald Carney
Dec 24, 2007
Age 77 Loving companion of Sara Cameron Brother of A. William Carney & Vincent Carney Also survived by Sara's family. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Thursday from 4-8 PM. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9956. www.stjude.org
Beverly Dormal,
Dec 21, 2007
age 81. Wife of the late Lawrence. They were both active in photography and Camera Clubs in the Detroit area for over 50 years. Dear mother of Catherine (Carl) Ott, Constance (Gary) Ingram, and James (Diane). Loving grandmother of 9. Sister of Janet (Dr. James) Karel. Visitation Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 10am until time of funeral service 11am at O'Brien/Sullivan...
Beverly Dormal,
Dec 21, 2007
age 81. Wife of the late Lawrence. They were both active in photography and Camera Clubs in the Detroit area for over 50 years. Dear mother of Catherine (Carl) Ott, Constance (Gary) Ingram, and James (Diane). Loving grandmother of 9. Sister of Janet (Dr. James) Karel. Visitation Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 10am until time of funeral service 11am at O'Brien/Sullivan...
Maria Barnes.
Dec 18, 2007
Age 76. Wife of the late Gordon. Dear mother of Gordon Jr. (Jackie) and Ethel (Marlin) Johnson. Loving grandmother of Jimmy and Tony. Sister of Catherine (Frank) Hoffman. Visitation Thursday 4-9pm and Friday 2-9pm O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:00am at the funeral home.
Maria Barnes.
Dec 18, 2007
Age 76. Wife of the late Gordon. Dear mother of Gordon Jr. (Jackie) and Ethel (Marlin) Johnson. Loving grandmother of Jimmy and Tony. Sister of Catherine (Frank) Hoffman. Visitation Thursday 4-9pm and Friday 2-9pm O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:00am at the funeral home.
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