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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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Gianna Beretta Hocking-Faletti
Feb 5, 2023
Gianna Beretta Hocking-Faletti. Gianna was stillborn February 5, 2023 at Corewell Hospital (Oakwood Dearborn) to the loving parents of Jessica Faletti and Gregory Hocking. Survivors include maternal grandparents Dan and Jane Faletti. Paternal grandparents Robert and Susan Hocking. Niece of Samantha Faletti, Leah (Dan) Schnotala and Brad (Carrie) Hocking also survived by cousins. Funeral mass 10 am Friday, February 10,...
Barbara G. Boyle
Feb 5, 2023
Barbara G. Boyle, passed on Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Wixom at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Bernie" J. Boyle for 53 years. Loving mother of Terry (Kurt) Gottschall, Michael Boyle, and Colleen (Craig) Broderick. Dear grandmother of Keenan Gottschall, Cameron (Shelby) Gottschall, Kelly (Fiance Jake Pixley) Gottschall, Ashley (Jonathan) Proudfoot, Sarah (James Buchanan) Boyle,...
Richard J. Vogh
Feb 3, 2023
RICHARD J. VOGH September 19, 1930 – February 3, 2023 Richard Joseph Vogh, age 92, died on February 3, 2023. Richard (Dick) was born September 19, 1930. He married Marilyn Susan Beauregard and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in June of 2022. They had two children, Brian and Linda. Dick served state side in the Korean War as a paratrooper....
Michael Lawrence Chirio Jr.
Feb 2, 2023
Chirio, Michael Lawrence Jr. February 2, 2023. Age 91. Beloved husband of Barbara of 70 years. Loving father of Michele (Brian) Hoxie, Philip (Angela) Chirio, Anne (Bryan) Logan, David (Kelly) Chirio and the late Paul, Christopher, Lawrence and Patricia. Father-in-law of Al Steinhauser and Sally Chirio. Proud grandfather of Angela (Max), Aleksandrus, Kristen (Pilar), Allyson (Enrico), Kevin, Theresa (Joseph), Laura,...
Thomas "Tom" C. Adamczyk
Jan 31, 2023
Thomas "Tom" C. Adamczyk, passed away on January 31st, 2023 at the age of 74 in Novi, Michigan. Tom was the beloved husband of Diane Adamczyk for 53 years. Loving father of Tracy (Bart) Hill and the late Lynn Marie Adamczyk. Tom was the son of Chester "Chet" and Betty Adamczyk. He was the dear grandfather of Zachary Thomas (Miranda)...
John Thomas Moore
Jan 31, 2023
John Thomas Moore, age 86, died on January 31, 2023. John was born June 17, 1936, in Coleraine, Ireland. In 1958, he married Georgina (Ena) Veronica Ferns and became a devoted husband and father. John and Ena immigrated to the United States through Canada in 1962. In Michigan, they raised their family in Livonia and later moved to Brighton. John...
Myles Patrick Kearney
Jan 24, 2023
Myles Patrick Kearney Age 75 Jan. 24, 2023 Beloved husband of Patty for 46 years. Dear father of Kelly (Jeff) Arenz, Kyle (Ann) and Kristen (Jason) Balcom. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Joshua, Cinch, Cash, Grace, Lucy, Ryann, Colt, Sean, Jonah, Adelaide, James and Magdalene. Brother of Ellen (Ralph) Becker. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday...
Kim Mcardle
Jan 23, 2023
Kim McArdle November 8, 1972 – January 23, 2023 Beloved wife of Tim together for 14 years Loving mother of Kaleigh, Jake and Kaitlyn Dear daughter of the late Edward and Margaret. A visitation for Kim will take place at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home on Saturday February 4, 2023 beginning at 11am until time of the celebration of life service...
Mary Jane Smith
Jan 23, 2023
Mary Jane Smith Age 89 January 23, 2023 Beloved wife of Byrl of 63 years Dear mother of Larry (Cheryl), Steve (Dana), David (Amy), and Laura (Rob) Kuhnert. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Joseph, Stephanie, Daniel, Adam, Eric, Coleman, Violet, Sarah and Ryan. Great Grandmother of Benjamin and Thomas. Daughter of the late Mary and John Birosh. Sister of Eleanor (the...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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