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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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Dolores "D" "Lori" Ham

Dolores "D" "Lori" Ham

Dec 2, 2022

Dolores Louise Ham was born in Detroit, MI, on March 13, 1959. She was the youngest of four born to Richard and Vera Dailey. She is survived by her sister Pat (Phil) Satterthwaite and Marie (Mark) McGregor. They lost their brother Mike Dailey this year. She is loved by her husband, Paul Ham, married for 44 years. Together they have...

Gary W Hesse

Gary W Hesse

Nov 30, 2022

Gary W. Hesse Beloved husband of Laura for 47 years. Loving father of Angelique (Matt) and Nicholas (Rita). Dear grandfather of Austin, Isaac, and Cayleigh Ane. Sweet son of the late Arthur and Mary. Dear brother of Thomas (Kathy), Mary (Roger), Kevin (Vivian), predeceased by Arthur Stephen Jr., David and Jeffrey. Gary was a busy man, always working. He was...

Elaine Salow

Elaine Salow

Nov 29, 2022

Elaine Salow, 94, of Novi, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2022. Elaine was born May 8, 1928 in Brighton, Michigan. She grew up in Milford, Michigan and was a long-time resident of Novi. She had lived in her own home for 53 years, until her brief hospitalization. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mary Rose Currie

Mary Rose Currie

Nov 25, 2022

Mary Rose Currie Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Currie. Loving mother of William (Cindi), Charles (Karen), James and Ann (Bruce). Dear grandmother of Keith (Joy), Jennifer (Andrew). Special great grandmother of Keenan, Elijah (Alyssa), Naomi, Madison and Marley. Mary Rose was a very caring person. She had many hobbies, including golf, billiards and shuffleboard. She enjoyed gardening, and...

Patrick Joseph Sullivan

Patrick Joseph Sullivan

Nov 25, 2022

Patrick Joseph Sullivan, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away after a brief illness on November 25th, 2022. Pat was 65 years old, and lived in Highland, Michigan. He was born on May 25th,1957 in Detroit, Michigan to John T. and Dolores (Law) Sullivan, and attended St. Mary of Redford Catholic School from first through twelfth...

Thomas A. Gerndt

Thomas A. Gerndt

Nov 24, 2022

Thomas A. Gerndt sadly passed away on November 24, 2022. Tommy (as he preferred to go by) was born to Ned and Barbara Gerndt on May 13, 1965 in Pontiac, MI. He attended Waterford Kettering High School and Wayne State University, before starting his career in automotive engineering. Tenacious Tommy showed his love by creating the PERFECT meal for his...

Theresa Mary Coppola

Theresa Mary Coppola

Nov 22, 2022

Theresa Mary Coppola February 1, 1939 - November 22, 2022 On November 22, 2022, Theresa Mary Coppola passed away peacefully at age 83. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1939 to Achille and Carlotta Passucci. Theresa married her sweetheart, Giuseppe Coppola on June 30, 1962. Theresa was a devoted wife and mother. She cared deeply for her...

Rick Ragsdale

Rick Ragsdale

Nov 18, 2022

Rick Ragsdale passed on Friday, November 18, 2022 in Novi, MI at the age of 74. He shared a love for an active life full of travel and quality time spent with family and friends. He could frequently be found on the golf course in the summer or out skiing the Rocky Mountains in the winter. In his professional real...

Christine Ann "Krisanne" Wenner

Christine Ann "Krisanne" Wenner

Nov 16, 2022

Wenner, Christine Ann "Krisanne" November 16, 2022. Age 58. Beloved wife of David Wenner of 33 years. Loving mother of Kevin, Bradley and Jason. Daughter of Thomas (Helen) Bertsch. Christine's adoration and rock was her late mother, Patricia "Patsy" Bertsch. Dear sister of Susan (David) Wilcox, Peter (Brandie) Bertsch, Brian (Shannon) Bertsch and Brad (Amy) Bertsch. She is also survived...

Gerry Lee Christofferson

Gerry Lee Christofferson

Nov 15, 2022

Christofferson, Gerry Lee November 15, 2022. Age 73. Beloved husband of Sandra (Hall) of 50 years. Loving father of Carrie (Brandon) Root and Andrew (Valerie) Christofferson. Proud grandpa of Oliver, Elliott, Lincoln, Finn and Tyler. Dear brother of Gary (Diana) Christofferson and Karen Burden. Gerry was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on August 27, 1949 to the late Richard and Carol...

James "Jim" J. Mason

James "Jim" J. Mason

Nov 13, 2022

James "Jim" Mason, passed on Sunday, November 13, 2022 in Livonia at the age of 64. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry Mason for 29 years. Loving father of Andrew Mason, Nicholas Mason, and Shannon (Ben) Gietzen. Dear grandfather of Estella and Gabriel Gietzen. Brother of Susan (Martin) King, Michael Mason, Robert (Jeanie Flanery) Mason, Elizabeth Yerge, Theresa...

Carol Irwin Elfring

Carol Irwin Elfring

Nov 13, 2022

Carol Irwin Elfring, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2022. Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, Hub; children Sara (John) and Kiley (O'Neil); grandchildren Josh, Zach, Luke, and Chiara; and sister Marty. She is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Louise. Carol was born in Terre Haute, IN on July 26,...

John Harvey Clement

John Harvey Clement

Nov 12, 2022

John Harvey Clement Born May 22, 1931 Died November 12, 2022 John Clement, known to his friends and family as Jack, was 91 years old when God called him home. Jack was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Florence, and his sister Joan Cunningham. Jack is survived by his son Stephen (Darlene) Clement, son Andrew Clement, and daughter...

Robert "Bob" Kereluik

Robert "Bob" Kereluik

Nov 11, 2022

Robert "Bob" Kereluik October 5, 1952 – November 11, 2022 Loving husband to Nancy for 25 years. Beloved father of Christopher (Natacia), Kate (jeff), Matthew (Cortney), Kristen (Tyler). Bryan, and Kim. Dear brother of Lynne (Karl) Sweet son of the late George and Hattie Kereluik Cherished grandfather of Scarlett, Brooklyn, Emmy, Naya, Tali, Mila, Charlie, Wally and Eli. Also survived...

Yosinori Ishii

Yosinori Ishii

Nov 11, 2022

Yosinori Ishii, passed in a motorcycle accident on Friday, November 11, 2022 in Lansing at the age of 60. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 2:30 PM. Casual clothes are OK to wear at the visitation.

Charles "Chuck" Mielke

Charles "Chuck" Mielke

Nov 9, 2022

Charles Allen Mielke, died November 9, 2022, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. Born November 10, 1935, he grew up on Clairpointe Street in Detroit with his parents and three brothers. Chuck, as he preferred to be called, never met a stranger. He loved the City of Detroit and spoke passionately about the good old days downtown. Chuck was a proud...

Louis John Gorenc

Louis John Gorenc

Nov 6, 2022

GORENC, Louis John. Age 74 November 6, 2022. Louie was the beloved husband of 19 years to Deborah, dear brother of Mary (John) Borzym, and uncle of Elizabeth and Alexander. Born to Louis and Mary (Renko) Gorenc, both first generation Slovenian Americans, his heritage was a lifelong influence, and he was blessed to return to the country and cities of...

Mark Squires

Mark Squires

Nov 2, 2022

D. Mark Squires, passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of 71. He was a proud community member of Novi. He was the loving husband of Cheryl Squires; Loving father of Michael (Amanda), Bryan, Joshua, and Jade Squires; Loving grandfather of Ava, Mason, and Daniel Squires; Brother of Kerry Squires. Mark will be missed by his coworkers at...

Clara Ann Hockstra

Clara Ann Hockstra

Nov 1, 2022

Clara Ann Hockstra February 2, 2021 – November 1, 2022 Loving daughter of Jason and Carrie Sweet sister of Jack Beloved granddaughter of Mary and David and Sheryl and John and Traci Dear niece to Julie (David), Heidi (Agim) and Michael. Adoring Cousin to Aiden, Donovan, Sylvia, and George. Clara was a fighter from the beginning, showing that the small...

Richard "Dick" Joseph Amrhein

Richard "Dick" Joseph Amrhein

Oct 31, 2022

Amrhein, Richard "Dick" October 31, 2022 age 91. Beloved husband of Carol (Seidler) of 63 years. Loving father of Raymond Amrhein, Mary Jo (Michael) Rutz and Maureen (Gary) Wright. Proud grandfather of Caroline, Adam (Dani), Natalie, Andrew, Mallory and Brian. Dear brother of the late Stephen "Bob" Amrhein, Donald Amrhein and Howard Amrhein. Dick was born in Mineloa, NY to...

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