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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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Irene Marie Kowalski

Irene Marie Kowalski

Dec 29, 2022

Irene Marie Kowalski September 25, 1939 - December 29, 2022 Irene (Rene) Marie Kowalski, 83, of Novi, MI, peacefully passed away December 29, 2022 at Angela Hospice in Livonia, MI. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Michael (Mike). They were married for 62 blessed years. Together, they resided in Naples, FL for 23 years and also lived in...

Prudence Quinn

Prudence Quinn

Dec 28, 2022

Prudence Quinn December 28, 2022. Age 85. Beloved wife of John Quinn for 66 years. Loving mother of Kristina (Ronald) Birchler and John Patrick (Julie) Quinn. Proud grandmother of Courtney (Chris), Tyler, Kayla, and Justin. Dear sister of Charles (Marie) Guerriero, Rosemary (Jim) Blaisdelle and Frank (Charlyn) Guerriero. Preceded in death by sister Dominica "Mamie" Folino and brother Dominic Guerriero....

Philip J. Devereaux

Philip J. Devereaux

Dec 26, 2022

Devereaux, Philip age 87. December 26, 2022. Survivors include mother of his children Janice West. Children: Joseph Devereaux, Stephen (Caroline) Devereaux, Mary (Charles) Carpenter and Margaret Flynn. Grandchildren: Lauren (Brenden) Gilbert, Conor Devereaux, Amelia (Tom) Sargent, Henry Carpenter, Olivia (Ryan Lambright) Flynn and Mia Flynn, great-granddaughter Raegan. Brother of Robert (the late Marilyn) Devereaux, Margaret (the late Mitchell) Ambrozy and...

Christine "Chris" Hunter

Christine "Chris" Hunter

Dec 24, 2022

Christine ("Chris") Elizabeth Hunter passed away on Christmas Eve 2022, at the age of eighty-one. Christine passed peacefully in the afternoon on one of her favorite holidays to celebrate with family. Christmas Eve dinners at her house were usually a simple affair with cold cuts, ham sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres, and Christine's shrimp bisque. On many Christmas Eves, the family would...

Patricia A. Duff

Patricia A. Duff

Dec 24, 2022

Duff, Patricia A. December 24, 2022. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Elizabeth (David) Stec and the late John P. Duff. Proud Grandmother of Ryan (Elaine) Stec and Megan Stec. Great-grandmother of Luke and Sean. Dear sister of Paul Plocharczyk. Pat was born August 26, 1937, in Detroit, MI to the late Paul and Irene...

Shirley Marie Handley

Shirley Marie Handley

Dec 24, 2022

Shirley Marie Handley April 19, 1925 – December 24, 2022 Beloved wife of the late Edward, married in 1948. Loving mother of David Joseph (Claudia), James Edward (Maureen), Craig Stephen, Thomas Raymond (Linda) and Patricia Marianne Gearhart (Chris). Dear Daughter of the late Leonard and Regina Hagerty Sweet sister of Jeanne Susalla, Joan McCabe and the Late Leonard Jr. She...

Fred Charles Cotter

Fred Charles Cotter

Dec 20, 2022

Fred Charles Cotter April 3, 1931 – December 20, 2022 Beloved husband of Gai married for 66 years. Loving father of Theresa (Paul), Barbara, Michael (Kim), Susan (Lee), and Diane (Paul). Dear grandfather of Gregory, Brandon, Douglas, Matthew and Stephanie (Jesse). Treasured great grandfather of Cassidy, Gavin, Gracin, and Gavin S. Sweet brother of William (the late Linda). He is...

Barbara A. Pirronello

Barbara A. Pirronello

Dec 20, 2022

Barbara A. Pirronello, age 95, of Northville, Mi passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Barbara was born on November 29, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the second child of Gerald and Mildred Honsinger. Barbara graduated from Cooley High School in 1945. After she graduated from high school, she took secretarial classes in shorthand and typing. Barbara was hired...

Lynn Marie Castrodale

Lynn Marie Castrodale

Dec 14, 2022

Lynn Marie Castrodale Dec. 14, 2022 Beloved wife of Albert for 37 years Dear mother of Gina (Stephen) Eideh, Maria (Ryan) Nadeau, & Anthony. Proud grandmother of Angelina and Giavanna Sister of Jane (John) Brooks and Ron(Sue) DeMaggio Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday 3-8pm In state at St. Priscilla Church 19120 Purlingbrook Livonia Mondaay...

Richard Frederick Reising

Richard Frederick Reising

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Frederick Reising Beloved Husband to Jean and the late Janet. Loving father of Richard (Susan Eileen), Deborah, Susan Beth (Stephen), and the late Catherine. Dear grandfather to Rachel, Rebekah (Eddie), Luke, Jakob, Jessica, Danielle, Vincent Jr., Vanessa, Jack, Emma, Tessa, Anna and Kierra. Sweet son of the late Frederick and Anita. Best friend and Brother to Ronald (Suzanne) and...

Carol Lucille Richie

Carol Lucille Richie

Dec 10, 2022

Carol Lucille Richie, passed on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Ann Arbor at the age of 78. Carol Lucille Richie was born in Detroit, MI, on August 28th, 1944 to William and Hazel Raynes. She was the older sister to Bill Raynes and Terry (Ray) Redmond. She was the proud mother of Sean (Anca) Senecal and Rob Senecal. What made...

Janet M. Miazga

Janet M. Miazga

Dec 9, 2022

Janet M. Miazga August 20, 1962 - December 9, 2022 Beloved wife of Steven, together for 43 years. Loving mother of Tisa and Connie (Andrew). Dear grandmother to Maeleigh, Jase and Paislee. Dog mom to Cody and Tico. Sweet sister to Ellen (Kenney), Kathy (the late Tony), Kay, Debbie (Randy), She is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Gordon A. Gregory

Gordon A. Gregory

Dec 9, 2022

Gordon Gregory passed on December 9, 2022, at the age of 92 years. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joyce of 71 years. Gordon was born on April 3, 1930 to Stanley and Marion (Barlass) Gregory in Janesville, Wisconsin. Besides his wife, Joyce, he is survived by his daughter, Deborah (George) Wehn, his son, Steven (Karen) Gregory, two grandchildren, Kristy...

Glenn Gray Lamoreaux

Glenn Gray Lamoreaux

Dec 7, 2022

Glenn Gray Lamoreaux Beloved husband of Shelley for 44 years. Loving father of Valerie and Cynthia (Bill). Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Hayden, Charlotte and Abigail. Sweet son of the late Robert and Margaret. Dear brother of John (Joanne). Kind uncle of Ryan and Jessica. Glenn Gray Lamoreaux, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 7, 2022. He...

Kathleen M. Kasten

Kathleen M. Kasten

Dec 7, 2022

Kathleen M. Kasten, passed on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 in Novi at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband; Jim Kasten for 54 years, two daughters; Nicole (Rusty) Karr, Jenny (Jim) Dillon, six grandchildren; Lauren, Danielle, Riley, Joe, Rachel, Caiden, three siblings; Mary (Norman) Greene, Sister Shirley Schmitz, John (Tina) Schmitz and the late Monsignor Donald P....

Donald Allred

Donald Allred

Dec 7, 2022

Allred, Donald J. December 7, 2022. Age 89. Dear husband of the late Kathleen (Vallery), the late Pauline Jarvis and Marjorie Treganza, Loving father of Bob Allred, Karen (John) McDowell and Kristin (Marc) Piagentini. Proud grandfather of Steven (Ashley), Lauren (Lance), Ryan and Matthew. Great-grandfather of Alexia and Henry. Also survived by stepchildren and step grandchildren. Donald was a Veteran...

George Henry Giese

George Henry Giese

Dec 4, 2022

8/18/1925 – 12/4/2022 George Henry Giese passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022, at the age of 97. George was the beloved husband of the late Caroline for 46 years. George was born on August 18, 1925, to Arthur and May (Husken) Giese. He was the second youngest of eight children; Donald, Harvey, Herbert, Dorothy, Charles, Arthur Jr., George, and...

Giovanni "Robert" Compagnoni

Giovanni "Robert" Compagnoni

Dec 4, 2022

Giovanni Roberto Compagnoni December 4, 2022, age 88. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia. Loving father of Kimberly (Darryl) Compagnoni, Kevin (Lisa) Compagnoni, Robert Compagnoni and the late Kenneth Compagnoni. Proud grandfather of 11 and Great grandfather to many. Dear brother of Raymond "Bud" (Maxine) Compagnoni, Carole (Franklin "Bud") Bartlett , Daniel (Barbara) Compagnoni, Gina (Ron) Jenkins and the late...

Benjamin Kovacinski

Benjamin Kovacinski

Dec 4, 2022

Benjamin was born (1917) in Philadelphia, he passed at home on December 04, 2022. He was raised by his grandmother Marcianna Kolaczinska (Chojnacka) and Ignatius Malecki on their farm near Perry, New York. Ben always had warm memories of life on the farm and of his teachers. After two years at Syracuse University, Benjamin transferred to the United States Merchant...

John James Emmert Jr.

John James Emmert Jr.

Dec 3, 2022

In Loving Memory of John James Emmert, Jr. November 21, 1943 – December 3, 2022 John Emmert most recently of Novi, Michigan, a devoted husband and father, died peacefully on Saturday morning December 3, 2022, with his wife and children by his side, ending a tremendously full life and a brave and spirited battle with type-1 diabetes. John was born...

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