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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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Thomas Gordon Payne
Oct 30, 2022
Payne, Thomas Gordon, age 88 of Northville, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Collins) for 63 years. Proud father of Thomas (deceased 2004), Dennis (Patti Stocker), Patty (Scott) Worden, James (Jody), and John (Rebecca). Loving, doting Grandpa to Tom, Kathleen, Madeline and Morgan, and fondly remembered by his many nieces and...
Jack V. Garcia
Oct 28, 2022
Jack Victor Garcia, 74, passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2022 at 2:26AM surrounded by his loving family at Saint Joseph Mercy at Trinity Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. Jack was born on December 31,1947 to Orlean Pearl and Joaquin "Jack" Garcia in Weston, West Virginia. He spent his childhood in West Virginia, Texas and Pennsylvania and eventually moved to...
Rev Victor H. Mesenbring
Oct 28, 2022
The Reverend Victor H. Mesenbring, 96, died peacefully on October 28, 2022. His integrity, wisdom, kindness, humor, and Christian example will be missed by all. Vic was born on January 12, 1926 in Young America, MN. Growing up he loved playing sports, especially baseball. He met June LaMere on a blind date, where she was smitten with his piercing blue...
Steven P. Milligan
Oct 27, 2022
Milligan, Steven P. Age 66, of Novi, MI passed away at his home on Friday, October 28, 2022. He is survived by his loving partner of 36 years, Lynn Rowe. Steve had 2 children, Christine Koss and AJ (Lindsay) Rowe. He was affectionately known as Pappy by his 7 grandchildren; Lexi, Molly, Maddy, Emme, Riley, Gunner and Willow Rowe. Steve...
Patricia "Patty" Sullivan
Oct 25, 2022
Sullivan, Patricia "Patty" October 25, 2022. Age 67. Patty was born June 10, 1955 in Detroit, MI to the late William and Sue (nee Kelly) Sullivan. Loving sister of Maggie (Bill) Heyn. Aunt of Caitlin, Daniel and Michael. Ms. Sullivan graduated from Cooley Law School and was an attorney for many years. She was a board member of the ISIAL...
Farhad Bolourchi
Oct 23, 2022
Farhad Bolourchi is our symbol of selflessness, family value, positive and pious view of life, and unique characteristics that were funny, wise, and purposeful. Born in Tehran on May 17th, 1961 to Aghdas and Asghar Bolourchi, he is a brother for Masoud, Said and Fariba, husband to Shadi and father to Sean. He got his PhD from UC Davis, then...
Larry Van Damme
Oct 22, 2022
Larry P. Van Damme, age 72, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, passed away on October 22nd, 2022. He was born in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada, on October 24th, 1949. Larry was in sales for 45 years, at Tennant Company. He will be laid to rest in Oakland Hills Memorial Garden, in Novi, Michigan. Larry is preceded in death by his father, Henry,...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Keys
Oct 21, 2022
Patricia "Pat" Ann Keys, 69, of Elk Rapids, Michigan, passed away on October 21, 2022, after years of battling Parkinson's disease. Pat was born on December 11, 1952, to Clyde and Ruth Williams in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Redford High School in Detroit in 1971. In 1969, Pat met Larry Keys at Redford High School, they married in September...
Homer Lee Heard
Oct 17, 2022
Heard, Homer L. Age 80. Homegoing October 17, 2022 HOMER LEE HEARD(ACE) was the second eldest of eight boys. His family moved to Detroit in 1949. He was educated in the Detroit Public School system. He graduated from Mumford High School in 1960. He enlisted in the United States Air Force where he received an honorable discharge as an Airman...
Casimir Joseph Zaborski
Oct 15, 2022
Zaborski, Casimir "Cass" October 15, 2022 Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of Kenneth Zaborski, Donna (Ernie) Ross, Cass Zaborski and the late Tony Zaborski. Proud grandfather of Jason Piercy, Dante Ross Alex Zaborski and Kailyn. Dear brother of Stella Bernard. Visitation Saturday October 22nd beginning at 11:30am at Holy Family Catholic Church 24505 Meadowbrook Rd....
Phil Poulos
Oct 9, 2022
Phil Poulos September 12, 1952 – October 9, 2022 Beloved husband of Faye for 41 years. Loving father of Jeffrey (Bridget) and Chris, and his beloved dog Toby. Cherished grandfather of Hayden, Gavin and Ariella Phil was known for his passion for cars and motorcycles. He was lucky to have made his passion his job by working in the automotive...
Mary Bartolo
Oct 6, 2022
MARY BARTOLO May 26, 1925 – October 6, 2022 Born May 26, 1925 in Cospicua, Malta passed away peacefully October 6, 2022 in Northville, Michigan at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Salvatore Bartolo and eldest daughter, Anna Sammut. Loving mother to Carmen (Jerry) Polarolo, Yvonne (Aldo) Pace and son-in-law Joe Sammut....
Timothy Rodgers
Oct 3, 2022
Timothy Sean Rodgers Son of Gary Rodgers and Kathleen (Keith) Tappan. Brother of Amy Marie. Visitation on October 9, 2022 from 12-4pm with a sharing of memories starting at 4:00pm.
Rita Dolores Pamula
Oct 3, 2022
Pamula, Rita (Nee Szlaska) October 3, 2022 Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of David (Joanna) Pamula, Diane (Robert) Nossal and Mary Pamula. Proud grandmother of Kathryn and Christopher. Rita graduated from St Hedwig High School in 1954. She loved being in the choir, on the cheerleading squad and just being in school. She enjoyed music,...
Justin Mark Griesemer
Oct 3, 2022
Justin Mark Griesemer age 32 died suddenly October 3, 2022 Loving son of Mark and Lisa (Tisch) Griesemer. Dear brother of Brandon. Grandson of Richard F. Tisch and the late Nancy Tisch, and the late Gordon E. and Carol F. Griesemer. Nephew of Lori J. (Rich) Tymrakiewicz, Jennifer L. (Jeff) Bladow and John E. (Donna) Tisch. Cousin of Andrea Griesemer,...
Jim N Palyvos
Oct 2, 2022
Jim N. Palyvos January 30, 1936 – October 2, 2022 Beloved husband of Matina Vozis Palyvos 61 years together. Loving father of Elaine (Adam Erickson) Palyvos. Sweet son of the late Nick Palyvos and late Eleni Sakellariou. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Erickson. Dear brother of the late Gus Palyvos and late Chris Palyvos. Nieces Nitsa Palyvos Story, Stephanie Palyvos and...
Gail Nastwold
Sep 28, 2022
Gail Nastwold, passed on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 in West Bloomfield at the age of 79. Gail was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Audrey. She is survived by her sister, Karen (Dennis), her daughter Lisa (Edward), her niece Lauren (Sean) and her grandchildren Justin and Emily. Gail had a passion for the arts and expressed it in everything she...
Mary Louise Taylor
Sep 26, 2022
Taylor, Mary L. Age 82 September 26, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Laurence J. Taylor Jr. Loving mother of Laura (George Morrison) Taylor, Nancy (Lance) Duncan and the late Diane. Proud grandmother of Cody (Rayna) Fackender, Haley and Jack Duncan. Dear sister of John Hypio and the late Mike, Dorothy, Arthur "Jerry", Willard "Skip" and Carl "Pete" Hypio. Mary...
Richard John O'Donohue
Sep 25, 2022
O'Donohue, Richard John Age 98 September 25, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Marilyn and the late Sam Bolton, Ruth and Thomas Bordine, Arthur and Jane O'Donohue, Amy and Dennis Finkbeiner, Joyce and the late James Asher, Daniel and Carol O'Donohue, Jonathan and Annette O'Donohue. Proud grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 21 and 4...
Robert K. Fenzan
Sep 25, 2022
Robert K. Fenzan Beloved husband of the late Carol, together on this earth for 62 years. Loving father of Kurt and the late Kent. Cherished grandfather to Nicholas, Brent (Kacey) and Stephanie (Samuel). Dear son of the late William and Bernice Fenzan. Sweet brother of the late William Fenzan. Robert is also survived by nieces, nephews and close friends. Robert...
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