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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Andrea O'Connell,
Jul 31, 2007
age 40, a 21 year cancer survivor. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Tyler, Gabrielle, and Olivia. Dear daughter of Terry and Julia Whitesell Daughter-in-law of Tom and Shirley O'Connell. Sister of Brian (Jan), and Jeff. Sister-in-law of Tommy (Janet), Kevin (Kate) and Colleen (Matt). Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3-9pm, rosary 7pm at...
Andrea O'Connell,
Jul 31, 2007
age 40, a 21 year cancer survivor. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Tyler, Gabrielle, and Olivia. Dear daughter of Terry and Julia Whitesell Daughter-in-law of Tom and Shirley O'Connell. Sister of Brian (Jan), and Jeff. Sister-in-law of Tommy (Janet), Kevin (Kate) and Colleen (Matt). Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3-9pm, rosary 7pm at...
Russell Smith
Jul 26, 2007
Age 82 Husband of the late Adeline. Loving father of Sheryl(Greg) Walter and the late Mark Anthony. Grandfather of Nicole and D.J. and Great Grandfather of Macayla and Molly. Preceded in death by his brothers Carl, Wayne and Barton.Step Grandfather of Sarah, Gary and Andrew.Step Great Grandfather of Caleb and Emylee. Mr. Smith was a Mason and also belonged to...
Russell Smith
Jul 26, 2007
Age 82 Husband of the late Adeline. Loving father of Sheryl(Greg) Walter and the late Mark Anthony. Grandfather of Nicole and D.J. and Great Grandfather of Macayla and Molly. Preceded in death by his brothers Carl, Wayne and Barton.Step Grandfather of Sarah, Gary and Andrew.Step Great Grandfather of Caleb and Emylee. Mr. Smith was a Mason and also belonged to...
Marguerite Gassel
Jul 25, 2007
Gassel, Marguerite "Peggy" Louise of Spring Hill, FL, age 79. Our wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 25, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Agnes Paul and her brother Ray Paul, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert Louise Gassell, Sr., sons Robert (Janice) Gassel, Jr., of...
Marguerite Gassel
Jul 25, 2007
Gassel, Marguerite "Peggy" Louise of Spring Hill, FL, age 79. Our wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 25, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Agnes Paul and her brother Ray Paul, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert Louise Gassell, Sr., sons Robert (Janice) Gassel, Jr., of...
Lillian Stalmack
Jul 24, 2007
age 90. Wife of the late Henry. Mother of Shirley Jeffers, Marsha (Frank) Wisz, John (Lisa), and the late Diane Alexander. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6. Visitation Thursday 4-9 O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi. Instate Friday 10:30 am until time of service at 11:00 Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi. Burial Oakland Hills Memorial Cemetery.
Lillian Stalmack
Jul 24, 2007
age 90. Wife of the late Henry. Mother of Shirley Jeffers, Marsha (Frank) Wisz, John (Lisa), and the late Diane Alexander. Grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6. Visitation Thursday 4-9 O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi. Instate Friday 10:30 am until time of service at 11:00 Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi. Burial Oakland Hills Memorial Cemetery.
Rino Marchesotti
Jul 22, 2007
Age 92 Beloved husband of Zefferina. Dear father of the late Delfino and his beloved daughter-in-law Laura. Survived by 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248 348 1800, Tuesday 4-9 PM. Rosary at 7:00 PM. Instate at Our Lady of Victory Church, 770 Thayer, Northville, Wednesday at 10:30 until the...
Rino Marchesotti
Jul 22, 2007
Age 92 Beloved husband of Zefferina. Dear father of the late Delfino and his beloved daughter-in-law Laura. Survived by 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248 348 1800, Tuesday 4-9 PM. Rosary at 7:00 PM. Instate at Our Lady of Victory Church, 770 Thayer, Northville, Wednesday at 10:30 until the...
Daniel Kanak
Jul 20, 2007
Daniel Joseph Kanak, 93, of Novi, MI, died Friday July 20, 2007. He was born in Prince George, VA, lived in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD, moved to Birmingham, MI in 1962. He retired from Civil Service as the Deputy Director of Logistics for the Army Tank-Automotive Command in Warren, MI after 34 years of service. His wife, Ernestine...
Daniel Kanak
Jul 20, 2007
Daniel Joseph Kanak, 93, of Novi, MI, died Friday July 20, 2007. He was born in Prince George, VA, lived in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD, moved to Birmingham, MI in 1962. He retired from Civil Service as the Deputy Director of Logistics for the Army Tank-Automotive Command in Warren, MI after 34 years of service. His wife, Ernestine...
Nichols "Nick" Schooley
Jul 19, 2007
Age 81 formerly of Jackson Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dear father of Thomas ( Sheila McCartan), Kathryn (Karl) Ankrom and John (Sheila). Loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 6. Brother of Ruthanne Stickney and Ray Schooley. Mr. Schooley retired from Consumers Power Co. He was a WW II Navy veteran and Boy Scout Leader. Memorial Service will take place...
Nichols "Nick" Schooley
Jul 19, 2007
Age 81 formerly of Jackson Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dear father of Thomas ( Sheila McCartan), Kathryn (Karl) Ankrom and John (Sheila). Loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 6. Brother of Ruthanne Stickney and Ray Schooley. Mr. Schooley retired from Consumers Power Co. He was a WW II Navy veteran and Boy Scout Leader. Memorial Service will take place...
William Vigar
Jul 14, 2007
Beloved husband of Isabell and Wanda. Dear father of Thomas. Loving grandfather of Janene (Sean) White. Great grandfather of Cody and Riley. Interment Parkview Cemetery.
James L. Balagna
Jul 14, 2007
Age 88 July 14, 2007 Beloved husband of Ornella for 63 years. Dear father of James, John (Pam), Carolyn (Dennis) Briston, David (Corrine), Susanne (Ed) Szlaga, Diane (Jim) Tessmer, Joseph(Chris), Richard (Norma) and Marianne (Brian) Malarkey. Loving grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 9. Brother of Marion Shaltz and the late Laurence Balagna. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home,...
William Vigar
Jul 14, 2007
Beloved husband of Isabell and Wanda. Dear father of Thomas. Loving grandfather of Janene (Sean) White. Great grandfather of Cody and Riley. Interment Parkview Cemetery.
James L. Balagna
Jul 14, 2007
Age 88 July 14, 2007 Beloved husband of Ornella for 63 years. Dear father of James, John (Pam), Carolyn (Dennis) Briston, David (Corrine), Susanne (Ed) Szlaga, Diane (Jim) Tessmer, Joseph(Chris), Richard (Norma) and Marianne (Brian) Malarkey. Loving grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 9. Brother of Marion Shaltz and the late Laurence Balagna. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home,...
Florence Van Every
Jul 11, 2007
Dear mother of Charles (Carol), Todd (Glenda) and Scott. Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Tuesday at 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.
Florence Van Every
Jul 11, 2007
Dear mother of Charles (Carol), Todd (Glenda) and Scott. Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Tuesday at 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.
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