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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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Mary L. Mcmichael

Mary L. Mcmichael

Jan 18, 2023

Mary L. McMichael (Shippee) age 93 January 18, 2023 Dear wife of Roland for 59 years. Beloved Mother of 5 sons, Matthew (Suzanne), Mark (Nancy) John (Karen), Neal (Janice) and Eric (Amy). Grandmother of 6, Miranda, Craig, Jeff, Mark, Emily and Jake. Sister of James, Thomas, and Rita. Great grandmother of Matthew, Braxton, Connor, Robert, Padraig and Clover. She loved...

Geraldine "Gerry" Payne

Geraldine "Gerry" Payne

Jan 17, 2023

Payne, Geraldine Elaine – Northville, MI. passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Tom (2022) of 62 years. Loving and dedicated mother of Dennis (Patti Stocker) Payne, Patty (Scott) Worden, Jim (Jody) Payne and the late Thomas (2005) and John (2022). Mother-in-law of Rebecca Payne. Proud and doting grandmother of Thomas...

James Bernardino Gioia Sr.

James Bernardino Gioia Sr.

Jan 17, 2023

James Bernardino Gioia Sr. James Bernardino Gioia Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the age of 81. Jim was born on April 22, 1941, in Detroit, MI to Sebastiano & Celeste (Valente) Gioia. In 1963 he married Kathleen Kramer and had four children Jill, Andrea, Jimmy and Kathryn. After 27...

Douglas Edward Wesley

Douglas Edward Wesley

Jan 16, 2023

Douglas Edward Wesley June 13, 1947 – January 16, 2023 Beloved husband of Linda for 53 years Loving father of Jeffery (Nicole) and Jodi (Mitch). Cherished grandfather of Travis, Trevor, Emily, Auben and Boden. Dear brother of Gordon (Karen) and Rod (Jan). Devoted brother-in-law of Patty (Mike) and Cindy (Ken). Caring Uncle of Lisa, Pam, David, Scott, Dan and Laura....

Pauline Ouellette Plasencia

Pauline Ouellette Plasencia

Jan 15, 2023

Pauline Ouellette Plasencia Jan. 15, 2023 Beloved wife of Richard and the late Dennis Ouellette. Daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Beaudoin) Baillargeon. Dear mother of Rebecca (Peter) Hovis, Amy (James) Lacefield, Ben Plasencia, Richard Plasencia and Patrick Plasencia. Proud grandmother of Bailey, Chris, Andrew, Cason and Melody. Sister of Gerald (Ok Son) Baillargeon, Tom (Elaine) Baillargeon, and the late James...

John Henry Baker

John Henry Baker

Jan 14, 2023

John Henry Baker was born in Graham, KY, in coal mining country, on Sept. 18, 1918. He is one of 5 siblings, 2 brothers & 2 sisters. He lost his Father to a coal mining accident when he was only 8 years old. His Mother, 2 sisters, & 1 brother headed up to Detroit, MI to get jobs. He completed...

Anthony D. Giganti

Anthony D. Giganti

Jan 13, 2023

Giganti, Anthony D. "Tony" January 13, 2023. Age 84. Beloved husband of Mary (Kleha) of 55 years. Loving father of Theresa (Kevin) Stoddard and Michael (Amy) Giganti. Proud grandfather of Jordyn, Jenna, Griffin, Philip and Ryan. Dear brother of Rose Roland. Tony was born June 17, 1938, in Detroit, MI to the late Anthony and Lena (Navetta) Giganti. Tony was...

Donald Adam Szajner

Donald Adam Szajner

Jan 11, 2023

Szajner, Donald A. January 11, 2023. Age 89. Beloved husband of Eleanor of 65 years. Loving father of Dino (Norma) Szajner and Derek (Carolyn) Szajner. Proud grandfather of Adam (Jessica) Szajner, Zachery (Chloe) Szajner, Brett Szajner and Hannah (Zach) O'Hara. Great grandfather of Aiden. Dear brother of Joseph Szajner and the late Dolores Siegal and Thomas Szajner. Don was born...

Yvonne Hope Otto

Yvonne Hope Otto

Jan 10, 2023

Otto, Yvonne Hope. January 10, 2023. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Pamela Paz and Judy Mangin. Grandmother of Alexander Paz, Elizabeth (Franklin) Schaller, Andrew (Melissa) Mangin and Justin (Jovana) Mangin. Great-Grandmother of Kamden Paz, Elijah Schaller, Ezekiel Schaller, Abigail Schaller, Hailey Mangin, Colton Mangin, Julianna Mangin, Jacqueline Mangin and Joshua Mangin. Preceded in death...

Ron Bierbaum

Ron Bierbaum

Jan 9, 2023

Ron Bierbaum, passed on Monday, January 09, 2023 in Jackson at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Judy Bierbaum. Loving father of Len (Yvonne) Bierbaum, Charles Bierbaum II, and Dee (Mark) Farris. Dear grandfather of Ashley, Bradley, Kaitlen, Sara, and Clara. Brother of Michael (Linda) Bierbaum, Jim (Carol) Bierbaum, and Connie (Matt) Laich. Mr. Bierbaum worked for...

William Moore Keefer

William Moore Keefer

Jan 8, 2023

William Moore Keefer December 31, 1941 – January 8, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William Moore Keefer, age 81, of West Bloomfield Michigan. Bill graduated from Redford High School in Detroit. He was a proud member of the United Sates Army Reserve, from 1962- 1968. He had many jobs, but his favorite was...

Lonnie Mcqueen

Lonnie Mcqueen

Jan 7, 2023

Lonnie Willie McQueen 81 years old of Spring Hill Florida sadly left us on January 7, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy, brother, James, and sisters, Linda and Sharon, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Beatrice, two sisters, Imogene, and Sue and two brothers Murrell, and Sam. Lonnie...

Ruben Hernandez

Ruben Hernandez

Jan 5, 2023

Hernandez, Ruben January 5, 2023. Age 83. Beloved husband of Carol of 54 years. Loving father of Kevin (Barbara) Miller, Jamie (Melissa) Hernandez, Laura (Scott) Irwin and Ryan (Kathleen) Hernandez. Proud grandfather of Casey (Dalton), Anthony and Oscar. Dear brother of Charlie and Richard. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and 7...

D. Dale Myers Jr.

D. Dale Myers Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

Dale Myers, a retired industrial sales manager for BrassCraft and a proud Texan who made Novi, Michigan, his longtime home with his family, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 3. He was 77. Born on June 5, 1945, in Baytown, Texas, to Dudley and Margaret Myers, Mr. Myers was a 1963 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown. At...

Gertrude "Gertie" O'Kennedy

Gertrude "Gertie" O'Kennedy

Jan 3, 2023

Gertrude (Gertie) Mary O'Kennedy. January 3, 2023. Age 90. Beloved wife of Daniel P. O'Kennedy (RIP). Loving mother of Padraig, Maura, Kevin (Katie), Eileen (Rick) Dunlap and Sheila (RIP). Proud grandmother of Kristin (Brian) Cajes, Kayla (Craig) Doyle, Makenna Dunlap. Proud great grandmother of Ronan and Rayla. Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents George and Josephine Mongey,...

Woodie R. Thomas

Woodie R. Thomas

Jan 2, 2023

Introduction: On January 2, 2023, the world lost an amazing man in Woodie Reed Thomas. Born September 3, 1940 in Alabama to Isaac and Mary Thomas, he was a well-respected father, husband, community member and successful businessman. His life touched many people and his legacy will live on forever. Let us take a moment to remember the life of Woodie...

Shantha Gurunathan

Shantha Gurunathan

Jan 1, 2023

A funeral service for Shantha will be held on Wednesday January 4, 2023 You can watch a live stream of Shantha's services by clicking here

Godfrey Lawrence Zarb

Godfrey Lawrence Zarb

Dec 31, 2022

Godfrey Lawrence Zarb May 10, 1925 – December 31, 2022 Beloved husband of Geraldine for 71 years. Loving father of Thomas (Meg), Carol (John), Valerie (Dan), Sharon (Tom), Linda (Mike) and the late Debbie. Dear grandfather of Matt (Laura), Sara (Kevin), Molly (Brett), Rob (Holly), Deana (Mike), Justin, Jesse, Sea, Chris (Rachel), Andrea, Michelle (Billy), Curt (Asia), Jenny (George) and...

Richard E. Drew

Richard E. Drew

Dec 30, 2022

Richard Edward Drew (Dick), passed away on December 30, 2022, at the age of 87. He was born to the late Edward and Adeline Drew on August 17, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan. He was proceeded in death by, his wife, LouAnn FitzGerald Drew. He is survived by his daughters, Colleen Watson, Christine (Thomas) Foor Jr, Diane (Kim) Pollack, and Carolin...

Karen Ann Rambow

Karen Ann Rambow

Dec 30, 2022

Karen Ann Rambow passed away appx. 3:00 AM 12-30-22 from heart failure and various other physical complications that she had battled for years. She was born in Detroit, on 5-27-60, to Casmir and Nancy Ronewicz and was raised, went to school and graduated in Redford Twp. MI. Then she met and later married David Rambow from Farmington MI., with whom...

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