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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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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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