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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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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...
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...
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