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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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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...

Timothy "Tim" Lloyd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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