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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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Helen Lofft
Aug 23, 2021
Helen Lofft September 7th, 1930 - August 23rd, 2021 Beloved wife of the later James Lofft for 60 wonderful years of marriage. Loving and nurturing Grandma of James (Danielle Kincer) Lang, Nicole (Jason) Bajas, Mitchell (Samantha Noles) Lang, Rachel (Joel Hauser) Lang. Cherished great grandmother of Paisley Grace Lang. Dear sister of Angie (the late George) Panzoff, the late Carl...
Alice Mae Rankin Butler
Aug 22, 2021
Butler, Alice Mae (Rankin). August 22, 2021. Age 100. Beloved wife of the late Ralph O. Butler. Loving mother of Ralph (Elizabeth) Butler IV, Barbara (Jack) Lansing, Beverly (Glenn) Davis, Brinton L. Butler, Lorraine Pillow, George (Theresa) Butler and the late Arthur R. Butler. Also survived by Daughter-in-law Carolyn Butler. She was also preceded in death by son-in-law Craig Pillow....
Donald D. Mcroberts
Aug 22, 2021
Donald D. McRoberts, Born June 22, 1944 in Midland Michigan and passed away August 22, 2021 at his home in Novi, Michigan surrounded by his family. Donald is survived by his beloved wife Karen of 50 years, his daughter Ann Elinski, sons Brian and Robert McRoberts and grandchildren Ashlynn, Emma, Ryliee, Alexis, Tiffany and Austin and his siblings Myrtle, David,...
Joshua Luke Madden
Aug 22, 2021
Joshua Luke Madden February 11, 1993 – August 22, 2021 Beloved husband of Courtney, together for 8 years. Loving father of Jackson, Bentley, Colton and Noah. Dear son of Sandra and David. Adored brother of Jessie, Jeanette, Timothy, D.J. and Stacey. Josh is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Josh loved being outdoors, fishing being one...
Edala Biasutto
Aug 20, 2021
Biasutto, Edala August 20, 2021 Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Giusseppe. Dear mother of Alan, Sherry(Raymond( Collins,(the late Richard Cooney) and Brian. Proud grandmother of Ryan Cooney, Megan(Chris) Hallman, Shannon (Casey) Minnick, Joseph Biasutto, Brittany Biasutto, Alexander (Ava) Biasutto, Anne-Marie Biasutto and Mary Biasutto. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Wilbey (Linda) Pistor and Roy Pistor....
Barbara Jean Henriksen
Aug 20, 2021
Henriksen, Barbara Jean 11/29/1953 - 8/20/2021, Montague, MI Barbara J. (McConnell) Henriksen ("Barb" or "Gaga"), age 67, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 20, 2021 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. She was born on November 29, 1953 in Muskegon, MI to James D. McConnell and Evelyn J. (Sobish) McConnell Buchanan. Barb was one in...
Esther Jean Churella
Aug 19, 2021
Northville Resident Esther Jean Churella Went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021. Esther Jean Churella was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 1931. She was the first of two daughters born to George and Anatascia Cranga, followed by her sister Ruth (John) Aghababian. She attended Brown City High School where she was a cheerleader. After graduating,...
Mariam Burton Hammond
Aug 19, 2021
Hammond, Mariam. Beloved wife of he late James. Loving mother of Beth(Michael) Biehl and Barbara (Al) Vannini. Dear grandmother of Rachel(Zack) Leonard, Jimmy(Danielle) Biehl, Chris(Gabi) Vannini and Jeff Vannini. Great-Grandmother of Tilly Leonard. Dear sister of the late Richard Burton. Mariam was born May 31, 1923 in Detroit MI to the late William and Naona(Mowers) Burton. Mrs. Hammond enjoyed being...
Olga & Louis Bowers
Aug 14, 2021
Olga 1921-2021 and Louis Bowers 1916-1991 Their cremains were placed together at Great Lakes National Cemetery on May 27, 2022
John E. Piggott
Aug 14, 2021
John E. Piggott Born March 2, 1946 and passed away August 14, 2021 at his home in Novi, Michigan surrounded by his family. John was a beloved husband of Barbara Piggott for 51 years. He was a loving father to three sons: John C. (Rachel), Jeffrey R. (Ericka), Jay E. (Karen) and nine grandchildren. John enjoyed a long fulfilling career...
Amedeo Picano
Aug 9, 2021
Picano, Amedeo Age 90. August 9, 2021 at Providence Park after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Ida of 63 years. Loving father of Anna (Stephen) Whitaker, Maria (Robert) Petersen and Silvio Picano. Grandpa of Sarah, Thomas, Kyleigh and Alyssa. Dear brother of Angelina Petrucci, Dominic and Mario Picano. Amedeo was born in Cassino, Italy on February 16, 1931 to...
Robert "Bob" Mcanulty
Aug 2, 2021
Robert "Bob" McAnulty Born November 25, 1952in Framingham, Massachusetts and passed away August 2, 2021 at his home in Novi, Michigan surrounded by his family. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Linda Clausen McAnulty of 20 years, his daughters Kelli McAnulty and Kristine (David) Sheppard, grandchildren Taylor Sheppard, Madison Sheppard, Emily Sheppard and Sirena McAnulty. He loved animals and...
Robert Joseph Donner
Aug 1, 2021
Robert Joseph Donner Age 34 February 12, 1987 - August 1, 2021 Dear father of Robert Joseph Donner Jr. "R.J." Beloved son of Joanne Sullivan-Donner, and Brian (Shelli) Donner. Grand son of the late John and Dolores Sullivan and George and Isabelle Donner. Brother of Michelle (Justin) Bradbury, Casey (Sara) Donner, Kyle Donner, Jon Donner (Mariah Rogers) and Saige Donner....
Elizabeth Ann Mccandless
Jul 31, 2021
McCandless, Elizabeth Ann Age 86. July 31, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roy Louis McCandless. Loving mother of Laurie(Everett) Livingston, Lamont(Robin) McCandless and Amy(Jerry) Gingerich. Grandmother of Trey(Daria), Jaclyn, Ashleigh(Steve), Justin(Jen), Maggie, Zachary(Taylor) and Lindsay(Kevin). Dear sister of the late William Lucas. Elizabeth was born January 8, 1935 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to the late William and Ferne...
John Benton Sutton
Jul 30, 2021
John Benton Sutton 7/24/1958-7/30/2021 Loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend. John leaves behind his two children: Jason and Sandra, and his 4 grandchildren: Branden, Abigale, Madison, and Kaiser. Along with his brothers Donald and Douglas and sisters Heather and Ida, and his former wife of 35 years, Wendy. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Elizabeth....
Michael Arnold Riley
Jul 28, 2021
Michael A. Riley September 12, 1956 – July 28, 2021 Mike Riley, age 64, a longtime resident of Novi, Michigan passed away peacefully on July 28, 2021. Beloved husband of Michelle of 38 years and loving father of Michael and Megan. Mike loved his family and children and they meant the world to him. Loving son of the late Arnold...
Pat Caskey
Jul 25, 2021
Pat Caskey July 1, 1932 – July 25, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Philip Caskey for 69 years, together for over 70 years. Loving mother of Cindy (Don) Young, Louann (Ron) Nagy, and the late Pam (Skip) Clark. Dear grandmother of Jeremy, Rob, Shannon, Ron, Dyland and the late Ryan. Cherished great grandmother of Emma, Keegan, Keira, Madison, Kiley,...
Arthur "Art" Rautenberg Ii
Jul 23, 2021
Rautenberg, Arthur "Art" II July 23, 2021 Age 89. Beloved husband of Jayne of 65 years. Loving father of Arthur (Connie) III, Susan (Bela) Sipos, Kurt (Kathie) and Stephen (Kristie) Grandfather of Haley, Kurt, Abbey, Lexie, Karlie, Arthur IV, Nicholas, Jenna and the late Heather. Mr. Rautenberg retired from GM in Manufacturing Supervision and Personnel after 32 years of service....
Frances "Fran" Moran
Jul 21, 2021
Moran, Frances Louise (Dick) July 21, 2021 Age 85. Loving wife of Edward Clark Moran of 66 years. Dear Mother of Clark (Tina) Moran, Jacklyn Moran, Susan (Greg) Raymond, Mark (Sandra) Moran and Robert Moran. Sister of Ada (Ronald) Ferguson, Lewis Dick, the late Margaret Dick and the late Frank Dick. Grandmother of Derek (Lauren) Moran, Adam (Julie) Moran, Madison...
John Joseph Vendal
Jul 21, 2021
John Joseph "Jay" Vendal age 77 July 21, 2021 Beloved husband of Patsy for 55 years. Dear father of Suzette (Chris) Rebant, Victoria (Gary) Partin, John Vendal & Dean (Jamie) Vendal Proud grandfather of Marsi, Brandon, Magen, John Bradley, Emily, Aydin, Mason, and Drake. Great Grandfather of Nevaeh, Lexi, Braelen, Faith, Scottie, Naya, Israel and Nathanael. Brother of Agatha "Gay"...
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