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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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Elaine M. Evanoff
Oct 21, 2021
Evanoff, Elaine M. October 21, 2021 Age 85. Dear daughter of the late Peter and Anna Evanoff. Loving aunt of Mark Evanoff, Linda Bahnmiller and the late Marianne Evanoff. Great-aunt of Ryan and Stephanie Bahnmiller. Preceded in death by brother George (Sarafina) Evanoff. Ms. Evanoff was born September 16, 1936 in Detroit Michigan. Elaine loved wearing her costume jewelry, enjoyed...
Frank Penzato
Oct 20, 2021
Penzato, Frank October 20, 2021 Age 75. Survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Debra Penzato. Loving father to Frank Penzato (Elyse), Stephanie Small, Jennifer Stevenson (Sean) and Ashley Penzato Grandchildren – Anthony, Nicholas and Julianna Penzato, Tristan Small, Connor and Avery Stevenson. Frank was born April 30, 1946 in Gary, Indiana. He is survived by his 102 year...
Charles Joseph Anstett
Oct 19, 2021
Charles Joseph Anstett, 92, passed away peacefully October 19th, 2021. He was a loving and kind soul with strong faith and love of family. Eldest son of Albert and Cora (Gehl) Anstett, he grew up in Detroit with his brother, Bob and sister, Kathleen. As a teen, he loved playing baseball and visiting the family farm near Kitchener, Ontario. He...
Mary Anne Mcdonnell
Oct 19, 2021
Mary Anne McDonnell (Keating), Age 92, passed peacefully into eternal life with God on October 19, 2021. Mary Anne was born March 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Edward & Marion Keating. Mary Anne's life centered around Faith and Family. She touched so many lives and was dedicated to serving God and His family. Mary Anne is survived by her...
John D. Ludwig
Oct 18, 2021
John D. Ludwig, passed on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the age of 67 in Novi, Michigan. Loving husband to Corina Ludwig, dear father to Matthew (Shae) Ludwig, and the late Brendan Ludwig. Grandfather to Avery Ludwig. John was a devout family man who was known for his contagious laugh and kindheartedness. He took great pride in being a grandfather...
Peter M. Ansbro Sr.
Oct 17, 2021
Peter M. Ansbro Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 58 years. Loving father of Peter (Mary), Kathleen, Jennifer (Jeff), and Megan (Vince). Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Nathan, Evan, Marley, Colton, Ivie and Sophia. Peter was an Irishman through and through with a great smile and laugh. He was a fan of all sports, becoming a Detroit sports Team fan when the...
James Robert Wilson "Jw"
Oct 14, 2021
James Robert Wilson, age 76, of Novi passed away October 14, 2021 due to complications of vasculitis. Beloved husband of Annette Wilson, and loving father of Ken and James Wilson and Jennifer Cloutier (Curtis). He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Wilson and predeceased by his sisters, Patricia Keddie (Russ) and Joan Richmond (Glenn). He has five grandchildren, Gregory, Olivia,...
Sally Ford
Oct 13, 2021
Sally Juanita Ford November 23, 1962 - October 13, 2021 Services were held for Sally at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home. A video of the service is posted under the tribute wall tab.
James "Jim" Fee
Oct 11, 2021
Fee , James "Jim" age 84 October 11, 2021. Beloved husband of Marie of 60 years. Loving father of Jim Fee II, Janet Fee and Joe (Laura) Fee. Dear brother of the late Rev. Fr. John Fee and Joseph Fee. Mr. Fee loved sports, especially bowling and golfing, playing cribbage and listening to music. Jim was a civil engineer for...
Terry Wellington Osmun
Oct 10, 2021
Terry Wellington Osmun May 17, 1956 – October 10, 2021 Beloved husband of Daphne Smith. Loving father to Matt (Margie), Tara, Joshua (Whitney), Ryan and Kelly (Hung). Dear son of the late Arthur, Frances and Dale. Cherished grandfather of Kyley, Kendall, Brennen, Alexa, Ryder, Owen, Nash and the late Phox. Sweet brother of Farrel, Linda, Phil, Mer, Robin and the...
Jane Graser
Oct 9, 2021
Jane Graser, passed on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Farmington Hills at the age of 86. Beloved mother of Brandon, Dan (Terri), Gabrielle (Tracy), and Melissa. Grandmother to Sara, Robert (Erin), Matt, Stephanie (Steven), Jacob, Zachary (Jane), Zoe, Nicki (Mike) and Joshua (Kelly). Great grandmother to Braelyn, Jay, Mattie, Amelia, Michael and Chase. Aunt to John (Phyllis). Jane will be...
Emelyn Vera Tanner
Oct 8, 2021
Emelyn Vera Tanner Obituary Emelyn V. Tanner, aged 91, passed away, peacefully, on October 8th, 2021. She was born November 1, 1929, along with her sister Evelyn, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Elsie and Harold Farr. She grew up in Iowa until her teens, when she moved to Detroit with her sister, mother and her stepfather Ralph Hullrich. She...
Margaret Patricia Sawyer
Oct 8, 2021
Margaret Patricia Sawyer October 20, 1926 – October 8, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Charles Novak Jr. and James Sawyer, M.D. Loving Mother of Candyce (Linda Williams) Sweda, Cynthia Novak and Christine (Gary Sasso) Novak, and Step-Son James (Theresa) Sawyer Jr. Cherished Grandmother of Sean Sweda, Jon-Paul Sweda, Matthew Fleming, Marek Fleming, Spencer Sasso, and Christopher Sawyer. Beloved Great-Grandmother...
Ernest "Ernie" Mclaughlin
Oct 7, 2021
McLaughlin , Ernest O. "Ernie" October 7, 2021 Age 80. Beloved husband of Judith A. (Kenyon) of 57 years. Loving father of Lynn (Chad Keiser) Herrick and Mike (Elizabeth Goldsberry) McLaughlin. Proud grandfather of Kelli (Corey Biechele) Herrick. Dear brother of Nada (Bob) Thompson and the late Tom McLaughlin. Ernie held several automotive patents. He was a member of the...
Daniel Martin Dalton
Oct 6, 2021
Daniel Martin Dalton Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Daniel Martin Dalton (Danny) who passed away October 6, 2021. Danny was proud to be a 50-year member of the Metro Blind Bowlers in the Detroit area. He loved being in the company of his bowling buddies, whether to bowl or to attend an end...
Daniel Ryan Lehr
Oct 6, 2021
Lehr, Daniel Ryan Age 33. October 6, 2021. Loving son of Catherine M. Miner and the late Daniel Richard Lehr. Dear brother of Caitlin Lehr. Uncle of Salikah and Vera. Nephew of Laura (Dave) Kowalski, Diane (John) Whinham, Don (Laura) Miner and Pat Gotzfried. Also survived by cousins Rachel, Chris, Andrew, Elizabeth, Jack, Matthew and Anthony. Close friend of Todd...
Irene Mary Murray
Oct 6, 2021
Irene Mary Murray August 5, 1934 – October 6, 2021 Irene Mary Murray (nee Novinski) passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home in Novi, Michigan. She was born on August 5, 1934, the daughter of the late Dora and Raymond Novinski. Irene was born in Montfort, Wisconsin where she grew up with and married her childhood sweetheart,...
Philip Robert Austin
Oct 5, 2021
Philip Robert Austin Dr. Philip Robert Austin was born June 10, 1936 to parents Clara and Philip Austin. Philip grew up in New Rochelle, New York where he attended Holy Family grammar school and Iona Preparatory High School. He then moved to Detroit where he studied aeronautical engineering as an undergraduate at the University of Detroit. During his undergraduate education,...
Ronald L. Kinn
Oct 2, 2021
Ronald L. Kinn Age 89. October 2, 2021 Beloved husband of the late Pauline. Loving father of Catherine , Stephen (Kimberly), Ronald (Kimberly) and Thomas Kinn. Grandfather of Kaylee and Grace. Preceded in death by his sister Virginia Kinn Gratix. Ronald was a sergeant in the United States Army serving during the Korean conflict. He started his extensive railroad career...
Mr. Carl B. Mckee Jr.
Oct 1, 2021
Carl B. McKee Jr. Born: February 3, 1931 At Peace October 1, 2021 Carl McKee (Paw) is survived by his loving wife Edwina, sons Carl (Chris), Bob (Jeana), John (Krista), Mike (Gina) and his daughter Anne (Dave). He also is leaving behind his adoring 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and more on the way. Carl wore many hats: Entrepreneur, Inventor,...
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