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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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Demetrius N. Constantine

Demetrius N. Constantine

Jul 18, 2021

Constantine, Demetrius "D" Age 44, July 18, 2021. Loving husband of Katie of 13 years. Dear father of Nikolas and Liam. Son of Deah (James) Gallagher and the late Charles Constantine. Son-in-law of Julie and the late James Fornell. Demetrius was a Financial Consultant as well as a Professor at Davenport University. He cherished his wife, children, family and friends,...

Antonio Forcellini

Antonio Forcellini

Jul 14, 2021

Antonio Forcellini was born in the Province of Teramo, Italy on October 23, 1943 to Filippo and Maria Forcellini. Tony immigrated through Ellis Island in 1949 and obtained citizenship at the age of 18. He was one of the proudest and most patriotic Americans one could meet. Tony's life was defined by hard work, philanthropy, passion for the stock market...

Lorraine A. Smith

Lorraine A. Smith

Jul 14, 2021

Lorraine A. Smith, passed on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Bloomfield Hills at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Smith for 48 years. Loving sister of Robert (Juanita) Owiesny, and the late Daniel (late Beverly) Owiesny. Loving Aunt of Donna Owiesny, Mary (Dave) Owiesny, Barbara (Thomas) Trudel, Diane (James) Eley, Gerald Owiesny, Kristine (Karl) Malmsheimer,...

James Francis Molloy

James Francis Molloy

Jul 12, 2021

James "Jim" F. Molloy, passed on Monday, July 12, 2021 in Clarkston at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Ann Molloy for 49 years. Loving father of Brian (Sherry) Molloy, and Bob (Shauna) Molloy. Dear grandfather of Brenna, Michael, Aidan, Lauren, Evan, Justin Stockford, Patrick (Danielle) Stockford, and Julie Stockford. Brother of Diane (Thomas) Zacharski, Eileen (John) Cronyn, Mary...

June Kay Kendall

June Kay Kendall

Jul 10, 2021

June Kay Kendall 1941 -2021 A Life Well-Lived June Kay Kendall was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 1941, daughter of James Kendall and Kathleen Sullivan Kendall. June grew up in northwest Detroit with her sister Joan, plus many nearby Sullivan and Kendall cousins. June was a lifelong resident of the Detroit and Westland area. She graduated from Mercy...

Alexander Reed "Alex" Koenig

Alexander Reed "Alex" Koenig

Jul 8, 2021

Koenig, Alexander Reed "Alex" July 8, 2021 age 23. Loving son of Gerald and Marie (Sloney) Koenig. Dear brother of Nicholas Tate Koenig and Nathan Andrew Koenig. Grandson of Gerlinde and Roland Koenig and Karen and the late Richard Sloney. Survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Also survived by his K-9 companion "Gabby". Alexander graduated from South Lyon High School...

Marguerite Michelle Foshee

Marguerite Michelle Foshee

Jul 7, 2021

Marguerite Foshee, age 47, passed away on July 7th surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. She was born in September 1973 in Detroit, Michigan. She lived in Detroit, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Canton, and most recently Holly, MI. She graduated from Fordson High School in 1991 after which she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in...

John Martin Dempster

John Martin Dempster

Jul 2, 2021

Marty Dempster Memorial Send-Off Shindig Saturday 10 July 2021 1:00-4:00 p.m. Rudolf Steiner High School 2230 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor MI 48105 Bring yourself, fond memories, and perhaps a photo and something with which you can toast Marty if you like. We'll supply the food and soft drinks. Marty enjoyed collecting obscure and antiquated words like Octothorp and Atrabilious; concentrating...

Michael J. Buford

Michael J. Buford

Jul 1, 2021

Buford, Michael J. Age 78. July 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Julie of 56 years. Loving father of Vance, Richard (Kristen) and Angela Luthy. Grandfather of 6. Survived by 1 brother. Preceded in death by a grandchild and 2 brothers. Michael worked in the auto industry for over 35 years and had an MBA from Notre Dame. He was a...

Courtney L. Croslin

Courtney L. Croslin

Jun 26, 2021

Courtney L. Croslin March 20, 1990 – June 26, 2021 Married on June 2, 2012 to her beloved Jimmy Croslin. Loving and Devoted Mother of Haven & Ember. Cherished daughter of Angela Steed & Elliott Walker Adored stepdaughter of Morris J. Boyd lll Sweet sister of Brittany (Sean) Devaney, Adara Boyd & Morris Darby-Boyd (MJ) Sister-in-Law of Kristina "Kristy" (Antwan)...

Melva Ahern

Melva Ahern

Jun 23, 2021

Ahern, Melva Age 95 June 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Robert(Ann) Ahern, Kathryn(Raimond) Seidel and the late Cynthia Gilliand. Mother-in-law of Jim Gilliand. Grandmother of 5 and Great-grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her 4 sisters. Entombment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to the Susan G. Komen Cancer...

Gerard "Jerry" Pociask

Gerard "Jerry" Pociask

Jun 21, 2021

Jerry Pociask left this world for the next grand adventure on Monday, June 21st. Survived by his sister, Chris, three children; Jason (Lindsay), Jessie, and Catherine; and three grand children; Kylan, Keedan, and Aila. A devout educator to veterans and people with disabilities, he also wrote and published four books and multiple screen plays. He spent a large portion of...

Carol Rice Squires

Carol Rice Squires

Jun 21, 2021

Carol Rice Squires, 84, died peacefully on June 21, 2021. Carol was a lover of long sunny days––so passing on the summer solstice was a fitting sunset to her life after a battle with Alzheimer's. Carol was born on July 12, 1936 to Kay Kluz and Betty Schuler Kluz. She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, where she attended Ambridge High...

Mrs. Linda S. Vendt-Denlinger

Mrs. Linda S. Vendt-Denlinger

Jun 21, 2021

Linda S. Vendt-Denlinger June 4, 1949 – June 21, 2021 Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Denlinger. Caring mother of Zach (Jessica Winn) and Lyndsey (Michael) Lindhurst. Precious daughter of the late William and Marion Vendt. Dear sister of Pam (Dave) Delahanty and Bob (Laura) Vendt. Cherished grandmother of Leo and Jack. Aunt and second mother to James Delahanty, Mike Delahanty...

David Lawrence Dressler

David Lawrence Dressler

Jun 17, 2021

David L. Dressler June 7, 1949 - June 17, 2021 David was born June 7, 1949 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Dressler and Marjorie June Dressler. David spent his childhood, as he put it, as an Air Force Brat, along with his four siblings Joel, Diane, Patrick, and Rick. Being an Air Force family allowed the Dresslers...

Melbourne "Mel" Bork

Melbourne "Mel" Bork

Jun 15, 2021

Melbourne G. Bork - Age 88 (died June 15, 2021) Northville, MI Born March 4,1933 to the late William J. Bork and Mary Ann (Mae) Maike in Detroit, Michigan in the shadow of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He is the brother of the late Ronald (late Clare), Muriel Peddie (Jack), and the late Harvey (Fmr. late Rose and Ruby). Former...

Barbara Delazzer

Barbara Delazzer

Jun 15, 2021

Barbara DeLazzer February 19, 1944 – June 15, 2021 Loving mother of Jeanine (Robert) Streight and Claudine (Derek) Durkee. Adoring grandmother of Caleb. Dear daughter of the late George and Barbara Ahern. Barbara leaves behind many close friends, most especially Eileen Faherty who was her lifelong friend and "sister." Barbara at heart was a proud New Yorker. She grew up...

Thomas Joseph Walsh

Thomas Joseph Walsh

Jun 13, 2021

Walsh, Thomas J. "Tom" June 13, 2021 Age 89 Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Kathleen (Tim) Bennett, Margaret "Molly" (Daniel) Santioni and Julie Mallia. Father-in-law of the late David Mallia. Proud grandfather of Thomas, Jack, Marianne, Margaret, Katherine, Grace and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Daniel (Carol) Walsh and the late Patricia Walsh, William (Diane) Walsh, Mary...

Geraldine Compeau

Geraldine Compeau

Jun 11, 2021

Geraldine (March) Compeau "Grandma Hotcakes" 77, of Novi, Michigan passed peacefully at 6:50pm Friday June 11,2021 surrounded by her children (Deborah, Mark, and Brenda). She was a strong willed and determined woman who was never one to be told she could not do anything. This headstrong attitude is what always kept her pushing through no matter what obstacles were thrown...

Ronald Buchanan

Ronald Buchanan

Jun 10, 2021

Ronald Buchanan Beloved husband of Joanne Dear father of Ron, (Jeanne), Dan, Don (Kathy), Denise (Jack) Miller, Karen (TJ) Weist, Christopher (Christine) and Mark (Megan) Proud grandfather of Danielle, Stephanie, Drew, Kyle, Katie, Phil, Catrina, Carter, Kelli, Collin, Madison, Courtney, Marcus, James, Karrington and Samantha. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday 1-5pm with a Rosary...

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