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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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Louise Elizabeth Gay

Louise Elizabeth Gay

Mar 26, 2023

Louise Elizabeth Gay July 22, 1936 – March 26, 2023 Dear daughter of the late Earl and Margaret Gay. Sweet sister of the late Donald Gay, William Gay and Betty Wieczoreck. Cherished aunt of Wayne, Louise (Bob), and Kevin (Elizabeth). She is also survived by many other dear out of state relatives. Louise loved to read, so much so she...

Dean Aloysius Pfeffer

Dean Aloysius Pfeffer

Mar 23, 2023

Dean Aloysius Pfeffer passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 21, 1930, age 92 "skadoo," in Detroit, Michigan, the first of four children to Aloysius Chester "Bop" and Clarabel "Boots" (Izzard) Pfeffer. Dean graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School in Detroit, Michigan. He met the love of his life, Mary...

David S. Delahanty

David S. Delahanty

Mar 22, 2023

David S. Delahanty, passed suddenly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in Novi at the age of 65. Loving husband of Pam Delahanty for 39 years. Dear father of James Delahanty, and Mike Delahanty. Son of the late William and Dorothy Delahanty. Preceded in death by beloved sister-in-law Linda Vendt. Brother of Betsy (Steve) Roulo and the late William Robert Delahanty,...

Mark Howard Coulter

Mark Howard Coulter

Mar 21, 2023

Coulter, Mark H. March 21, 2023 Age 72. Beloved husband of Margene (Lindamann) of 38 years. Dear brother of Frances (Larry) Koch and the late Paul and Susan. Dear son of the late Gerald and Ceslawa (Dobkowski) Coulter. Mark was born January 29, 1951 in Detroit, MI. He enjoyed cooking chili, hiking, working in his yard and just being outdoors....

William "Bill" Kerekes

William "Bill" Kerekes

Mar 19, 2023

William "Bill" Kerekes, passed on Sunday, March 19, 2023 in Milford at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Kerekes for 67 years. Loving father of William (Cindy) Kerekes, Kim (Michael) Haf, and the late Michael Kerekes. Dear grandfather of Sunnie (Jay), Rachael (Jacob), Michael (Sarah), Jacob (Jenna), William, Miquel (Becky), and great grandfather of Elizabeth, Michael,...

Michael Branchick Jr.

Michael Branchick Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Michael Branchick Jr. passed away suddenly on March 17, 2023, on St Patrick's Day. He was 77. Michael is survived by his wife Gloria. He is also survived by his three children, Angela (Francesco) Viola, Michael (Holly) Branchick, and Christa (Brian) Reid. He had a special relationship with his deceased father Michael Branchick Sr. and Mother Ann Branchick. He also...

Virginia V. Holub

Virginia V. Holub

Mar 17, 2023

Virginia V. Holub, passed on Friday, March 17, 2023 in Novi at the age of 88. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Laura Conner, Karen Sherman (Steve Kravis), and 5 grandchildren; Elizabeth (Adi), Joshua, Rebecca (Will), Nathanael, and Sarah (Joseph). Memorial gathering of family and friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorial Mass...

Anthony John Galdes

Anthony John Galdes

Mar 16, 2023

Anthony "Tony" J. Galdes March 16, 2023 Beloved husband of Cindy for 30 years. Dear son of John and Mary. Brother of David (Lorraine) and Kathy (Jim) Stocking. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. A private service was held. Donations in memory of Tony can be made to the Capuchins www.cskdetroit.org or the St....

Lawrence Anthony Meier

Lawrence Anthony Meier

Mar 13, 2023

Lawrence Meier age 96 March 13, 2023 Beloved husband of Jennie for 68 years. Dear father of Ann (Albert) Thomas, Larry (Mary Kay), Mary (Gary) Pullins, David (Peggy DeBeliso) and the late Thomas. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 8. Brother of Rosemary Shaller and Dolores Ziegler. Visitation at the O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi...

Dorothy H. Mattson

Dorothy H. Mattson

Mar 11, 2023

Mattson, Dorothy Helen. March 11, 2023 Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Jim(Diane) Mattson and the late Janet. Proud grandmother of Melissa and Jennifer Grimoldby, Maria (David) Adams, Anna (Malcolm) Thurmond and Emily Mattson. Great grandmother of Juniper. Dear sister of Marie E. Lee. Dorothy was born March 25, 1931 in Detroit, MI to the...

Beth Ann Burkey

Beth Ann Burkey

Mar 11, 2023

Burkey, Beth March 11, 2023 Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Robert Earl Burkey. Loving mother of Michael P. (Annie Zhao) Burkey, James R. (Renee) Burkey and the late Kenneth Burkey. Proud grandmother of Aaron J. and Joanne K. Dear sister of the late Barbara Henry. Beth was a nurse, a substitute teacher in the Ida School District,...

Celia Marguerite Metcalf

Celia Marguerite Metcalf

Mar 8, 2023

Celia Marguerite Stoltz Metcalf, age 99, passed away on March 8, 2023. She was kind, loving and generous, always there to offer support and a helping hand when needed. Her love overflowed toward children and animals - especially horses and her beloved Black Labradors. She grew up in Ypsilanti, where she met Keith, the love of her life. They were...

Carol A. Brennan

Carol A. Brennan

Mar 8, 2023

Carol A. Brennan August 7, 1944 – March 8, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Brennan and daughter of the late Francis Sobaszek. Survived by her mother Josephine Sobaszek, stepdaughters, cousins and dear friends. Carol retired from General Motors after more than 30 years with the company. A memorial mass for Carol will be held on April 13,...

Robert P. Yunker

Robert P. Yunker

Mar 7, 2023

Robert Yunker passed away on March 7, 2023 at the age of 71. Bob was born on June 4, 1951 on a US Air Force base in Canada. He spent his youth moving due to his dad's Air Force career. Eventually settling in Michigan, he graduated from Oakland University and went on to own and operate two Custard Last Stand...

Patrick J. Nolan

Patrick J. Nolan

Mar 7, 2023

Patrick J. Nolan June 21, 1938 – March 7, 2023 Beloved husband of JoAnn for 62 years. Loving father of Michael (Maria), Kelly (Jeffrey) and Erin (Kenneth). Cherished grandfather of Shane, James (Sarah), Joshua, Jacob, Jason, Megan, Matthew, Mark and Max. Treasured great grandfather of Lincoln and Madison Sweet son of the late George and Lillian Dear brother of George,...

Harold Ross Mccurdy

Harold Ross Mccurdy

Mar 7, 2023

After not being able to drink Busch Light for the last 4 months and battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Harold Ross McCurdy of Houghton Lake, Michigan, passed away to tap that never-ending keg in the sky, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones. Thankfully, due to his "impeccable" taste of beer, we are all pretty confident he will...

Marilyn L. Grover

Marilyn L. Grover

Mar 3, 2023

Marilyn L. Grover August 8, 1926 – March 3, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Walter R. Grover Loving mother of Lynn Aytes and the late Dennis Grover. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Basch, Katie (Todd) Roy, Gregory (Jennifer) Aytes, and Eric (Rachel) Aytes. Great grandmother of Ally Basch, Caden Basch, Ella Roy, Marcus Roy Riley Aytes, Wesley Aytes and Sophie...

Mark Gregory Conen

Mark Gregory Conen

Mar 2, 2023

Mark Gregory Conen, age 65, of South Lyon, Michigan passed away on March 2nd, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Mark was born on March 11, 1957 to Joseph and Ellen Conen and shared joy in his childhood with his dear siblings Joe (Mary Pat) Conen and Loretta (Eric Speth) Conen. Mark was a proud Hillsdale alumni and Phi...

Ruth Elizabeth Hazlett Marroni

Ruth Elizabeth Hazlett Marroni

Feb 25, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Hazlett Marroni 7/29/1925 – 2/25/2023 Ruth, an almost 90 year resident of Northville, Michigan, was sent to Our Lord at the age of 97. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, W. J. Marroni. Ruth was a wonderful mother to Anthony Marroni (Kerry), Louise Marroni, Michael Marroni, Beverly Dootz (Gary), Julia Chapin (James), and...

Mary T. Smith

Mary T. Smith

Feb 25, 2023

Mary T. Smith, passed on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Howell at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Charles S. Smith for 62 years. Loving mother of Eugene (Michelle) Smith, Timothy Smith, and Patrick (Sally) Smith. Dear grandmother of Allison and the late Brennen. Sister of Larry Fitzpatrick. Instate Friday, March 3, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic...

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