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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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Timothy "Tim" Lloyd
Jun 8, 2021
Lloyd Timothy J."Tim" June 8th, 2021. Age 66. Loving father of Angela and Sandra Lloyd. Dear brother of Denny (Joan) Lloyd. Cherished uncle of Patrick Lloyd, Shaun Lloyd and Heather Lloyd. Tim was born February 8th, 1955 in Detroit Michigan to the late Blair and June (Snover) Lloyd. Mr. Lloyd enjoyed sports especially the Detroit Tigers, boxing, and University of...
William Everett Johns
Jun 7, 2021
Lieutenant-Colonel William (Bill) Everett Johns, 81, died in Mansfield, TX on June 7, 2021. Bill was born on April 12, 1940 in Highland Park, MI to the late Everett and Louise Johns. While attending Alma College in Alma, MI for his degree in Chemistry, he met Madeline Johnson. They married on November 10, 1962. Bill joined the United State Air...
Ruth E. Kerekes
Jun 6, 2021
Ruth E. Kerekes May 28, 1936 – June 6, 2021 Beloved wife of William Kerekes for 67 years. Loving mother of William E. (Cindy) Kerekes, Kim (Michael) Haf, and the late Michael C. Kerekes. Dear grandmother of Sunnie (Jay), Rachael (Jacob), Michael (Sarah), Jacob (Jenna), William and Miquel. Cherished great grandmother of Elizabeth, Michael, Hayden, Ana, Sophie, Lyla, Audriana and...
Patricia "Pat" Gerisch
Jun 5, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Gerisch April 14, 1955 – June 5, 2021 Beloved daughter of the late Albert and Jean Gerisch. Dear sister of Frances (George) Phelps and Carol Gerisch. Loving aunt of Cyndi (Patrick) Beyette and Alex (Nancy) Phelps. Cherished God mother of Skylar. Pat also leaves behind a close group of many dear friends. Pat loved to help and support...
Helen Zucal
Jun 5, 2021
Helen Zucal December 4, 1941 – June 5, 2021. Beloved mother of Chuck (Debbie) Zucal and James (Gladys) Zucal. Loving grandmother of Ryan Zucal and James Zucal. Dear sister of the late Joe Wellman. Helen was a very simple and sweet woman. She was an avid reader always supporting her local library. Later in life she turned to her bible...
Walter "Walt" Paliwoda
Jun 3, 2021
Walter "Walt" Paliwoda August 31, 1924 – June 3, 2021 Walt was the loving husband of Jo for 53 years and the loving father of Lynn (Dave) Oates and Gale Wieland. He was the dear grandfather (Poppy) of Lauren Oates, Brian Oates (Ava), Nicolas Wieland, Evan Wieland and the late Marissa Oates Ziegler (Brian). Walt was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...
Ruth Lalonde Bell
Jun 3, 2021
Ruth L Bell, June 3, 2021 Age 92 of Wayne and Arcadia, Michigan was a gifted musician and educator. She and her husband of 66 years, George, were sweethearts in the Detroit Cooley High School band, where George played clarinet and Ruth played flute. They married after George served in the occupation forces in Japan. George and Ruth settled in...
Karen Marie Ham
Jun 2, 2021
Karen Marie Ham, passed on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Novi at the age of 62. In loving memory of Karen Marie Ham, beloved wife of George Ham. Loving mother of Kristin and Elizabeth. A grandmother to Leyla, Ellie, and Lennon. Adored daughter of Linda and the late John Aycock. Sister of Kathy D'Auito. Sister-in-law to Laura Ingram and Paul...
Barbara Jean Mccallum
Jun 2, 2021
In loving memory of Barbara Jean McCallum (Harris). Beloved wife of Patrick McCallum. Loving mother of Denise McCallum and William McCallum. Barbara is also survived by her sisters, Carol Borzymowski, Elizabeth (Ron) Manter, June (Dennis) Krumm, and brother-in-law, Daniel (Chris) McCallum. Loving and caring aunt of 10 nieces and nephews and also 12 great nieces and nephews. She will now...
Kenneth Duncan Valentine
May 30, 2021
Ken Valentine June 2, 1958 – May 30, 2021 Ken was raised in Detroit and was a small business owner in Novi for over three decades. Throughout his life, he touched the lives of many with his honest and caring nature. He could fix anything and everything. He loved motorcycle rides, anything with an engine, country music, but most of...
Fred N. Piercey
May 30, 2021
Fred Piercey December 10, 1923-May 30, 2021 Fred Piercey, age 97, died peacefully at home on May 30, 2021. Fred was born on December 10, 1923 in Newfoundland, Canada. As a toddler he and his family moved to Detroit, Michigan where his father worked for Ford Motor Company. Fred served his country in the Navy. He was just 18 years...
Theodora "Teddy" Kazakos
May 29, 2021
Kazakos, Theodora "Teddy' May 29, 2021 Age 95. Loving mother of Betty (Gary) Kazakos-Dinser and Terry (Lucy) Kazakos. Proud grandma of 7 and great-grandma of 12. Dear friend to many. Teddy was born February 24, 1926 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania to the late Spyros and Eleni (Kalamoutou) Kontovrakis. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit.
Irene Maza
May 28, 2021
Irene Maza passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Hamtramck on August 8, 1925. Despite skipping school to see Frank Sinatra at the State Theater, she graduated with honors from Fordson High School. She met Frank, the love of her life, at a dance at a Ukrainian Hall in Detroit. They married on June 1, 1946 and remained...
William "Bill" Deska
May 27, 2021
Deska William "Bill" Age 85 May 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia of almost 65 years. Loving father of Keith M. (Tammy) Deska, Kevin M. (Deborah) Deska, Kurt M. Deska, Ellen C. (Brian) DeHetre, Eric C. (Cindy) Deska and Steven J. Deska. Proud grandpa of Kellie M. (John) Kragt, Mark. (Emily) Deska. , Jason C. (Leah) Deska, Alexander J. (Kim)...
Natalie Rose Pesce
May 22, 2021
Natalie Rose Pesce (Martini), passed on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Novi at the age of 80. Loving mother of Maria (Larry) Reisner, Jennifer Skwarski (Kevin Nickerson), stepmother of Fabrizio (Rosie) Pesce, and Romano Pesce. Dear Nonna of Gianluca, Stefano, Marco (Mariangela), Andrea (Michol), Francesco, Georgia, and greatnonna of 3. Sister of Loraine Lyon, and dear friend of George Gallanis....
Marylou Eveleth
May 19, 2021
Marylou Eveleth age 80 May 19, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Phillip for 50 years. Dear mother of Phyllis (Timothy) Wood, Ann Eveleth and Eleanore (Lance Hamilton) Eveleth. Loving grandmother of Megan, Maureen, Noah, Cody and Emmett. Sister of the late Maryann Losse. Aunt of Erik and Erin Losse. Visitation will be on Tuesday May 25, 2021, 3-6pm at...
Chris Lincoln
May 16, 2021
Chris Lincoln Born in Detroit at Lincoln Hospital, little did Clara Christine Atkinson know she'd be marrying a Lincoln; or maybe it was just destiny? A quiet, reserved personality in public but when she was with her close friends, she was out there having a good time with everyone. She grew up in Temple Baptist church and strengthened her faith...
Catherine Anne "Cathy" Govan
May 14, 2021
Catherine Anne "Cathy" Govan March 13,1953 – May 14, 2021 Cathy battled with breast cancer over the years but was in remission when she succumbed to complications due to Covid-19. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund Joseph and Lorraine Govan. Dear sister of the late Phillip Govan, Marge Govan, Michael (Gretchen) Govan, Anne (Dr. Soumi Eachempati) Govan Dickerson, Jim (Dorothy)...
Richard William Benton
May 13, 2021
Richard William Benton, passed on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Northville at the age of 31. Instate Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi from 10:00 AM until time of memorial mass 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Richard's honor to the Penrickton Center for Blind Children and the...
Tan Minh Duong
May 13, 2021
Duong, Tan Minh May 13, 2021 Age 68. Beloved husband of Lien Nguyen of 42 years. Loving father of Ryan (Tram) Duong, Sherry (Raymond Nguyen) Duong and Vinh (Kealani Arellano) Duong. Brother of Tuyen Duong, Hong Duong and the late Quang Duong. Grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Son of the late Van Lieu and Be Thi Duong. Visitation 9-2 pm Friday...
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