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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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Donald Francis Boufford
Oct 1, 2021
Donald Francis Boufford October 3, 1928 – October 1, 2021 Donald Francis Boufford, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 92 with his sister, Jean Finkbiner and his son, Rick by his side. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Boulet) Boufford for 62 years. Loving father of Robert, Lawrence, Richard, Pamela, Carol, John, Diane, Sandra...
Matthew Whalen
Sep 27, 2021
Matthew William Whalen Age 23. With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew Whalen on September 27, 2021. Matthew was born to his parents the late, Mark Whalen, and Bethany Cassar-Whalen. Matthew leaves behind his brother, Nicholas and, sister, Lindsay, Uncle Chris and Aunt Diane (Jonathon) (late Jeffrey), Uncle Jeff and Aunt Jennifer (Sloan, Dylan, Luke), Uncle Dave...
Mildred G. Poole
Sep 27, 2021
Poole, Mildred G. Age 97 September 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Harold S. Poole. Loving mother of Debra (Richard) Cook, David (Katherine) Poole, Richard (Theresa) Poole and Robert (Lori) Poole. Grandmother of 13 and Great-grandmother of 12. Also survived by 8 nieces and nephews. Interment will be with her husband Harold at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI....
Iris Brock-Sinelli
Sep 23, 2021
Brock-Sinelli, Iris . Age 90 September 23, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Conni (Tom) Rossi, Vicki (and the late Rick Farber) and Deborah (Bruce) Michel. Step-mother of Gary (Cindy) Sinelli and Denise Sinelli. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Iris was a designer and builder of custom homes. A Lady that could...
Martha Ann Forsyth
Sep 20, 2021
Forsyth, Martha Ann Age 89. September 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Dennis(Linda) Forsyth and Linda(Brian)De Neen. Dear grandmother of Christopher De Neen, Kelley De Neen, Emily Malonis, Michelle Santom and Heather Caldwell. Great grandmother of 11. Sister of the late Martin E. Waller. Ann was born on January 18, 1932 in Nashville, TN. She...
Marie Hennessey
Sep 20, 2021
Lucille Frances Marie Hennessey (nee Carlin) Marie was born on August 24, 1934, in Cochrane, Ontario to Eugene and Laurence Carlin. She was their first born. A couple of years later, her brother was born and the two of them spent much of their childhood in Montreal and other parts of Quebec. Marie moved to the U.S. with her then...
Daniel Morrow Noble
Sep 19, 2021
Daniel Morrow Noble, age 69 of Northville, Michigan, passed away on September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by family. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law and cousin, Dan was a compassionate man who put the needs of others first. All who knew him can describe an instance where Dan welcomed them into his home, gave emotional support or...
Matthew Thomas Mckeown
Sep 16, 2021
Matt McKeown was an accomplished engineer, University of Michigan graduate, and one-of-a-kind friend who spread joy with his contagious smile and endless sense of (sarcastic) humor. Matt loved spending time outdoors. Between the months of May through October you would find Matt on the golf course, or gazing into the woods as a passionate birdwatcher, hoping to catch a glimpse...
Loreto E. Pace
Sep 16, 2021
Pace, Loreto September 16, 2021 Age 83. Beloved husband of Maria of 60 years. Loving father of Joe Ann (Mark) Ragnoli and Ed (Laura) Pace. Grandfather of Adam, Amber and Aiden. Mr. Pace was preceded in death by his 4 brothers and sister. Loreto was born in Malta on December 15, 1937 to the late Peter and Rose (Bartolo) Pace....
David Ross Berdish
Sep 15, 2021
Berdish, David R. "Dave" Pops" September 15, 2021 age 85. Beloved husband of Virginia(Delaney) of 65 years. Loving father of David M. (Christine) Berdish, Laura Berdish, Linda (Kevin) Davis and Patricia (Richard) Berdish Greenwald. Grandfather Virginia, Carolyn, David A., Hannah, Garrett, Ryan and PFC Emma. Great grandfather of Eleanor and Miles. Dear brother of the late Sonny, Geraldine, Beverly and...
Donald C. Howard
Sep 14, 2021
Howard, Donald C. September 14, 2021 Age 91. Beloved husband of Gina (nee Mele)(Turowski) Howard of 38 years and the late Catherine Howard. Loving father of Julie(Malcolm) McGartland, Janice(Norman) Compton, Douglas (Margaret) Howard, Bruce (Kate) Howard, Donald Turowski, Deborah (William) Bowen and David(Stephanie) Turowski. Grandfather of 19 and Great-grandfather of 3. Dear brother of the late Edward Howard. Don was...
William Michael Hart
Sep 13, 2021
William (Bill) Michael Hart October 2, 1948 - September 13, 2021 Loving husband of Laura and father of Noah, Heather and Rachel. Adoring grandfather of Calvin and Grayson great grandfather of Shaya. Beloved son of the late Bernard and Flora. Dear brother of Ellen (John) Norlock, Madonna (Jeff) Lefebvre, James, Jane (Tom Molloy) and the late Mary McElroy and Joseph...
Mary Elizabeth Rayner
Sep 11, 2021
Rayner Mary Elizabeth September 11, 2021 age 77. Beloved wife of Alan J. of 54 years. Loving mother of Jeff (Teri) Rayner, Eileen (Tony) Noble and Patti (James Mott) Rayner. Grandmother of Austin, Cayden and Camden. Dear sister of Aggie (Louis) Isabell, Edward McKenna and the late Patrick McKenna. Mary was a Registered Nurse and Hospice Manager in the Medical...
Alan Kay Henry
Sep 11, 2021
Alan Kay Henry July 29, 1932 - September 11, 2021 Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Sutcliffe) Henry for 65 years. Loving father of Carol Maise and Susan (Jeff) Jugan. Cherished grandfather of Eric (Kaitlyn) Maise, Kelly (Erich) Heise: Zachary, Nicholas (Cara), and Benjamin Jugan. Dear brother of Mark (Shirley) Henry and the late Judy Hagstrom Zalic Al grew up in...
Margaret Patrice Russell
Sep 11, 2021
Margaret (Maggie) Patrice McKenna Russell, age 86, passed away suddenly on September 11, 2021 surrounded by beloved family members. Maggie was born to the late Walter P. and Bernice L. (Brown) McKenna in Detroit, Michigan on September 23, 1934. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Raymond and her children Raylene (David), Michael (Holly), Patrice (Glenn), and...
Charles "Chic" Comito
Sep 9, 2021
Charles "Chic" V. Comito, passed on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Farmington Hills at the age of 78. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 AM.
Lillian I Collins
Sep 6, 2021
Lillian I. Collins, passed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in Howell at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald Collins for 66 1/2 years. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Peter) Droncheff, Betty (John) Hagopian, Edward (Katherine) Collins, and Donna (Glenn) Woods and Mother in law of Gail Collins. Dear grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 11, and great...
Marie E. Bitner
Aug 28, 2021
Marie E Bitner Obituary – August 28, 2021 Marie Elizabeth (Boudreau) Bitner passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 96. She was born on September 28, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the daughter of late Clement Alton and late Helen (Duquette) Boudreau Marie was a sister to; Clement Boudreau, Carol Evans, Jeanne Phillips, Mary Anne Uetz, Aileen...
Alice Macks
Aug 27, 2021
Macks, Alice Leona passed on Friday, August 27, 2021. Alice lived the last ten years at Wellbridge of Novi. The companionship, love, and care she met there, made her last years very rewarding. Alice was born May 11, 1925 in Detroit Michigan to the late Edmund and Hattie (Jenjrsejewski) Macks. She is survived by her two sisters; Kathy Chambers of...
Reverend William A. Riegel
Aug 23, 2021
On Monday, August 23, 2021, Father William Alden Riegel, CSB, Basilian priest, educator, and counselor to countless youth passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Fr. Riegel was born on June 3, 1943 to Alden and Laura (Oulette) Riegel. He graduated from Visitation High School, and went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from the University of Windsor, a...
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