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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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Gerald Thomas Shaughnessy
Feb 19, 2021
Gerald Thomas Shaughnessy April 29, 1934 – February 19, 2021. 86 years old. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (O'Connor). Loving father of Kate Shaughnessy, Meg (Mike) Modes, Eileen (Jeff) Gilbert and Jean (Steve) Shaughnessy Smith. Proud grandfather of Michael, Grace, Jane, Molly, Claire, Maggie, Erin and Bridget. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and many, many wonderful friends....
John Sorby
Feb 15, 2021
John Herbert Sorby July 5, 1931 — February 15, 2021 John Sorby, 89 years of age, departed from his home in Novi to his heavenly home on February 15, 2021. John was born July 5, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edgar and Viola Sorby. He graduated from Cass Tech High School in 1949, attended Wayne State University where...
Mary Kay Doran
Feb 11, 2021
NOTE: SERVICE DATE AND TIME CHANGED Doran, Mary Kay February 11, 2021 Age 80. Loving mother of Michael (Elizabeth) Krushena, Julie Parrish and Nora Crumb. Grandmother of Katie, Will and Meghan Krushena and Hannah and Gretchen Parrish. Dear sister of Dr. William (Judi) J. Doran. Funeral liturgy 12 pm Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St Fabian Catholic Church 32200 W....
Sara Beth Cohen
Feb 9, 2021
Cohen, Sara Beth February 9, 2021 age 76. Beloved wife of Ralph Cohen. Loving mother of Kim (Bill) Carroll, Erik Kujala and Barry Cohen. Grandmother of Shaelyn Carroll, Jessica Cohen, Alyssa Cohen and Cailey Grace Cohen. Sara was born on October 11, 1944 in Detroit, MI to the late Bob Rubin and Rose (Merliss) Hurwitz. Sara loved spending time with...
Evelyn Mae Van Dyke
Feb 9, 2021
Van Dyke, Evelyn Mae. February 9, 2021 Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Donelle Frederick Van Dyke. Loving mother of Susan (Thomas) Doyle James (Joy) Van Dyke, Lori (Steve) Forshay and the late Edward DeLaurier. Grandmother of William (Caron) Benton, James (Bridget) Benton, David (Alley) Benton, Jessica Van Dyke, Tyler Van Dyke, Alexa Forshay, Amanda Forshay and Christopher De...
Shirley Ann Kauffman
Feb 6, 2021
Shirley Ann Kauffman, Age 94. February 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Russell Victor Kauffman. Shirley and Russell were married September 6, 1947 and shared 45 wonderful loving years together. Loving Mother of six children: Jon Kauffman, Donald Kauffman, Susan (Louis) Pilotto, James (Beverly) Kauffman, Cynthia (Thomas) Turzewski, and Robert (Joseph Shorba) Kauffman. Devoted Grandmother of 13: Her son...
Frances "Fran" Mcnatt
Feb 2, 2021
McNatt, Frances "Fran" February 2, 2021 Age 69. Beloved wife of Gary W. of 44 years. Loving mother of Gregory Smith of Iowa. Dear sister of Becky(John) Hedrick of Lake Orion. Fran was born September 23, 1951 in Detroit Michigan to the late Melvin and Rubye(Williams) Fox. Mrs. McNatt worked at Strong Veterinarian Clinic in Livonia as a Vet Tech....
Thomas Joseph Rivard
Feb 2, 2021
T.J. Rivard, passed peacefully in Livonia on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 76. Loving father of Matt (Wendy) Rivard, Michelle (Jon) Godre; proud grandfather of Ashley Godre, Alexandra Godre, Gabrielle Godre, Olivia Rivard, and Madelyn Rivard; great-grandfather to Noah and Chloe; dear brother of the late Lacel (Judy) Rivard and Eileen (Kurt) Eckert; former husband of Phyllis...
Bozenna Zyta Wroblewski
Jan 28, 2021
Bozenna Zyta Wroblewski January 4, 1935 - January 28, 2021 Loving Mother of Andrzej Glowacz and Hanna Veiga. Caring Grandmother of Ryan, Callie, Alexander and Alyssa. A memorial service will take place at The Church of The Holy Family in Novi, MI on Saturday June 5th with the Memorial Gathering starting at 10:30AM and the Memorial Mass beginning at 11:00....
Kelly Ann Daroczy
Jan 24, 2021
Kelly A. Daroczy age 56 January 24, 2021 Beloved wife of Gary for 33 years. Dear mother of Gary Jr. (Sarah) and Karie (Ryan) Turner. Proud grandmother of Tyler. Loving daughter of Keith Tappan, Sr., and Joanne Tappan. Preceded in death by her loving brothers, Kevin, and Keith, Jr. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Saturday...
Harold G Collins
Jan 24, 2021
Collins, Harold G. January 24, 2021 Age 91. Beloved husband of Jean (Arthurs). Loving father of Mary Anne (David) Lloyd, Hal (Bridgette) Collins and Barbara (Douglas) Ramey. Grandfather of Ryan 9Siobhon McKinney) Donovan, Shannon (Steve) Beaver, Brook (Alex) Trudeau and Lauren Collins. Dear brother of Cecilia Nagle, Richard Collins and the late Ronald Collins. Harold was born February 22, 1929...
John Paul Waling
Jan 22, 2021
Waling, John P. Jan 22, 2021 Age 57. Loving husband of Joy of 10 years. Dear father of Emma Waling, Alexandria (Joseph) Pilchowski and Ted Traskos. Grandfather of Claire, Luke and Aliana Pilchowski, Leila and Wyatt Traskos. Son of Lorraine Waling and the late Victor. Brother of Kathy (Jack) Fein, Pat (Gerry) Rogers, Keith (Michelle) Waling and Karen (Jeff) Long....
Kenneth Szalony
Jan 19, 2021
Kenneth Szalony (Age 69), Retired United States Postal Police officer, was called home by his Heavenly Father on January 19th, 2021. Beloved son to the late Michael and Frances (Tylus) Szalony, and dear brother to the late Norman Szalony. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Szalony and Megan (Kyle) Loveday, his siblings, Roy and Lorna, and sister-in-law, Barbara. Kenneth...
Nadine L German
Jan 18, 2021
Nadine (Tootsie) German of Novi, MI passed away peacefully at home January 18th, 2021. She was born to James & Sophia Genna on October 6th 1936 in Detroit MI. She met the love of her life Donald German during beauty school and they were married on September 13th, 1958. Nadine is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Terry) Gibson of Fort...
Herbert Neal
Jan 17, 2021
Herbert Neal March 21, 1935 – January 17, 2021 Beloved husband of Phyllis Neal. Loving father of Greg (Patty) Neal and Joyce (Rev. Michael) Zerkich. Dear grandfather of Michelle Zerkich, Madeline Weirick (Nate), Molly Kline, Jeff Neal (Becky) and Sherri Neal. Cherished great grandfather of Tyler Kline, Sophia Kline and Lennon Neal. Herb was a solid Christian man of which...
Diane Marie Taylor
Jan 15, 2021
Diane Marie Taylor, passed on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Detroit at the age of 78. Diane is survived by her loving sons: Harold (Madeline), Thomas (Laura) and Edward (Jill), her sister Fran and grandchildren Megan, Donny, Michelle, Ashley, Chris, Clifford, Justin and Jessica and great grandchildren Kaden, Robert, Ariannah, Damien, Anna and Lorelei. Diane was born and raised in...
Barbara Ann Genord
Jan 15, 2021
Genord, Barbara A. January 15, 2021 Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Donald Sr. Loving mother of Donald Jr. (Deborah), David (Lillian), Douglas (Gail) Dennis, Janet (Todd) Grant, Jean (Jeffrey) Gertley and Daniel (Ginger). Grandmother of 25 and Great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Colette Koch, Fred (Diana) Kulka, Mary (James) Kornas, Susan (Michael) Bates and the late Marilyn...
Thomas Leonard Terry
Jan 14, 2021
T. Leonard Terry age 94 January 14, 2021 Beloved husband of Lois for 67 years. Son of the late Charles and Antonia Tarnowski. Dear father of Jean Marie (Keith) Schinnerer, Elizabeth Ann Terry, and Roseann (Daniel) Messina. Proud grandfather of Amy & Robert LaBuda, Erin Rose & Joseph Glaser, and Noah Messina. Great grandfather of Magnolia LaBuda, Clementine LaBuda, Kai...
Sally M. Moore
Jan 14, 2021
Moore, Sally M. Age 88. January 14, 2021. Loving mother of Michael (Nina) Moore, Linda (Ron) Pellegrino, Thomas Moore and Mary Mescher. Dear grandmother Ken (Natalie), Jessica (Josh), Andrew (Jae), Brandon (Ariana), Justin, Jordan, Courtney and Gracey. Great-grandmother of Dominic, Sophia, Emma, Jackson, Lucas, Travis, Ellena and Nolan. Sister of Patricia Nowaczewski. Sally enjoyed reading, crosswords and going on the...
Beverly Lee Accettura
Jan 13, 2021
Beverly Lee Accettura September 23, 1934 – January 13, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Muzio Accettura. Loving mother of P. Mark (Amy) Accettura, Lori (Michael) Smatt and Sherry (Joseph) Pray. Adoring grandmother of Alex, Lauren, Nick, Austin, Joe, Kara, Evan and Philip and great grandchild Isabella. Beverly is also survived by special friend Don Suggs. Private family services will...
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