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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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William Joseph Mcguire

William Joseph Mcguire

Aug 25, 2022

William Joseph McGuire passed on Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Novi at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Carolyn for 46 years. Dear father of William McGuire and Jennifer (Nathan) Plecha. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Layla and Lucas. Son of the late George and Rita. Uncle of Karen and Julie. Brother of George Thomas (Mary) and Michael (Francis). He...

Paula Carter

Paula Carter

Aug 24, 2022

Paula Carter of Walled Lake was born on May 25, 1952, and passed away on August 24, 2022 at Ascension Hospital in Novi after a brief hospital stay. She was the beloved wife of Allan Carter for 34 years, and loving mother of A.J.. She was the dear daughter of Joan and the late Ted, Sr.. Also, dear sister of...

James "Jimmy" Jorge Tester

James "Jimmy" Jorge Tester

Aug 23, 2022

James "Jimmy" Jorge Tester September 8, 1987 – August 23, 2022 Loving son of Nelly Quiroz Tester and James Everett Tester Brother of Ana (Deanna) Dear uncle of Amelia Jane Beloved grandson of Nelly Quiroz, Barbara Czajkowski and the late Jorge Quiroz and late James Edward Tester. Jimmy is also survived by his family in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Peru....

Norma Mchugh

Norma Mchugh

Aug 22, 2022

McHugh, Norma G. Age 96. August 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late George McHugh. Loving mother of David McHugh and Thomas (Mary Lee) McHugh. Proud grandmother of Max, Claire (Jakob) Kippola, Kelly and Shane. Norma was preceded in death by her parents Mathias and Luella "Ella"(Baringer) Greep. Also preceded in death by 1 brother and 3 sisters. Mrs. McHugh...

David A. King

David A. King

Aug 17, 2022

King, David A. August 17, 2022. Age 72. Beloved husband of Linda B (Keenan) of 45 years. Loving father of Christy (Brad) Deringer. Bonus daughters: Wendi Laine and Donna Slyfield. Proud grandfather of Jon. Dear brother Debbie (Carvil) Kulberg. Uncle of Keturah, Joe and Breana. David was A Veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. King retired from Novi Publics...

Demetrios George Fanaras

Demetrios George Fanaras

Aug 16, 2022

Demetrios George Fanaras of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Joann for 51 years, they are now reunited in Heaven. Loving father of Kim (Terry), Kristie (Randy), and James (Kellie). Cherished Papou/Grandpa of Alexis, Joshua, and Autumn. Sweet brother of the late Konstantinos. Dear son of...

Matthew William Smith

Matthew William Smith

Aug 13, 2022

Matthew William Smith, passed on Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Garden City at the age of 51. Loving son of Cheryl Autry. Dear nephew of Gail Florence, Lynne (the late Jim) Olszewski, Karen Arslanian, Rock Smith, and Roxanne (Ron) Wilson. Matthew is also survived by many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; Thurman "Bill" and Lillian Autry...

Elizabeth Mary Wizinsky

Elizabeth Mary Wizinsky

Aug 13, 2022

Wizinsky, Elizabeth Mary (nee Battaglia0 August 13, 2022. Elizabeth was born December 16, 1923 to the late Francesco "Frank" Battaglia & Guiseppa "Josephine" (nee Vizzi) on Staten Island, NY, she was the 4th of 8 children. After attending St. Johns College in NYC for cost accounting, she married William Harry Wizinsky in 1945 and moved to Detroit. She followed her...

Barbara Ann Simsick

Barbara Ann Simsick

Aug 12, 2022

Barbara Ann Simsick, passed on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Novi at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Ronald J. Simsick for 60 years. Loving mother of Kristine (Herb) James, Ronald M. Simsick, and Robert (Faith) Simsick. Dear grandmother of Brooke, Dan, Justin, Jordan, Kady, Nathan, Samantha, and great grandmother of 7. Sister of Mary Visconti, John Surago, and...

Richard "Dick" Sharp

Richard "Dick" Sharp

Aug 9, 2022

Richard "Dick" Sharp, age 92, passed away at home in Cleburne, Texas, on August 9, 2022. Dick was born on April 10, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Virgie and Lonnie Sharp. He was the second of four children. He attended Redford High School and then went on to Lawrence Technological University where he earned a mechanical engineering degree. He served...

Kory Michael Ernster

Kory Michael Ernster

Aug 8, 2022

Kory Michael Ernster January 27, 2000 – August 8, 2022 Beloved son of Stephen and Stephanie. Loving brother of Kyle and Abigail. Dear grandson of Steve and Sharon Linton and John and the late Kathleen Ernster. Sweet nephew of Diane (Christopher) Brown, Marnie (Jon) Topping, and John (Aimee) Ernster. Cherished cousin of Sara, Samantha, Benjamin, Gabrielle, Katie (Tim), John Taylor,...

Grant Clarke

Grant Clarke

Aug 6, 2022

With deep sadness the family of Grant Clarke announce his sudden passing on Saturday, August 6, at the age of 80, in Northville Michigan after suffering a fall. Born in Orangeville, Ontario, Grant travelled the world living and making many friends in Canada, Germany, the United States and Mexico. Grant left home at age 16 to join the Canadian Army...

Duane Paul Mccarty

Duane Paul Mccarty

Aug 5, 2022

Obituary to follow A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming week. Duane will be interred 10 am Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Great Lakes National Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army along side of his mother Karen McCarty(see Karen's tribute on our website)

Wendy Dewey Camilleri

Wendy Dewey Camilleri

Aug 4, 2022

Wendy Dewey Camilleri passed away on August 4, 2022 at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield, surrounded by her loving family. Wendy Wise was born in Kalamazoo, MI on September 9, 1962. Wendy graduated from Plainwell High School, Central Michigan University and received her Master's Degree from Walsh College; she was a CPA. When Wendy met David Camilleri and his daughter...

Allan Glenn Benit

Allan Glenn Benit

Aug 2, 2022

Allan Glenn Benit November 28, 1946 – August 2, 2022 Loving husband to "his lovely bride of 53 years" Dorothy "Dorie". Beloved father of Kristin (Bob) and Jeff (Lynda). Cherished grandfather to A.J., Brooke and Lucas. Dear son of the late Elmer and Marion. He will be missed by his dog Scruffy. Allan is survived by many dear nieces, nephews...

Mary Ellen Shaughnessy

Mary Ellen Shaughnessy

Jul 31, 2022

Mary Ellen Shaughnessy August 18, 1934 - July 31, 2022. 87 years old. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late Gerald T. Shaughnessy. Loving mother of Kate Shaughnessy, Meg (Mike) Modes, Eileen (Jeff) Gilbert and Jean (Steve) Shaughnessy Smith. Proud grandmother of Michael, Grace, Jane, Molly, Claire (John Joba), Maggie, Erin and Bridget. She is also survived by many...

Karen Lee Mccarty

Karen Lee Mccarty

Jul 29, 2022

McCarty, Karen Lee Age 83. July 29, 2022. Beloved wife of Tony of 64 years. Loving mother of Tony L. (Leslie) McCarty, Dr. Phillip (Terrie) McCarty and Duane (Pamela) McCarty. Proud grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Barbara and Paula. Karen was preceded in death by her twin sister Sharon and sister Carol. Karen will be...

Jerry Peter Haitaian

Jerry Peter Haitaian

Jul 27, 2022

Jerry Peter Haitaian July 26, 1958 – July 27, 2022 Proud dad of Peter (Kristen) and James (Topaqui). Cherished grandfather of Sofia. Sweet brother of Rick (Jeanette) and the late Susie Beloved son of the late Ike and Gloria. Dear uncle of many wonderful nieces and nephews. Caring fur dad to Bear the dog. Jerry was an extremely caring man....

Steven James Deska

Steven James Deska

Jul 24, 2022

Deska, Steven J. July 24, 2022. Age 59. Steven was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 21, 1963 to Patricia (Schrock) and the late William Deska, Father of Nichole L. (Mitchell) Leschinski. Brother of Keith M. (Tammy) Deska, Kevin M. (Deborah) Deska, Kurt M. Deska, Ellen C. (Brian) DeHetre, Eric C. (Cindy) Deska. Uncle of Kellie M. (John) Kragt, Mark....

Mrs. Marilyn S. Vogh

Mrs. Marilyn S. Vogh

Jul 21, 2022

Marilyn S. Vogh May 23, 1932 – July 21, 2022 Beloved husband of Richard for 70 years. Loving mother of daughter, Linda (Keith) and late son, Brian. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie. Dear great-grandmother of Benson. Sweet sister of Gerald (Thelma) and late Teri. Also survived by brother-in-law John and many precious nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A memorial mass for...

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