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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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Mark F. Schwab

Mark F. Schwab

Sep 28, 2020

Schwab, Mark F. September 28, 2020 Age 60. Loving husband of Kathleen Murphy-Schwab of 18 years. Dear father of Kevin and Katie. Beloved brother of Helen Mobley, James (Debbie) Schwab, Michael (Michele) Schwab and the late Daniel Schwab. Son of Della and the late Wendall Schwab. Mark held a Master's Degree and was an analyst at Ford Motor Credit. He...

Christopher Mark Passage

Christopher Mark Passage

Sep 27, 2020

Visitation Sunday October 4, 2020. Times to be determined.

Akiko Okada

Akiko Okada

Sep 22, 2020

Akiko Okada, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 22, 2020 in Novi at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late William Okada for 55 years. Loving mother of Gordon (Janice) Okada, and Joanne Okada. Dear grandmother of Joshua, Faith, David, Ruth and great grandmother of 5. No funeral service will be held at this time. Memorial donations may be...

Elizabeth Jacoboni

Elizabeth Jacoboni

Sep 20, 2020

Elizabeth Jacoboni Age 97 Preceded in death by her beloved husband Anthony Jacoboni of 54 years. Beloved Mother of Rita (Frank) Macioci, Tony (Barb), Ann Marie (Erich) Jensen, Annette (Tom) Zywiol and Frank. She was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sister of Mary (the late Sam Sinacola) and the late Tony and Johnny Longo. A private Mass...

Julia E Piconke

Julia E Piconke

Sep 19, 2020

Piconke, Julia September 19,2020 Beloved wife of the late Loving mother of Susan(Bruce) Badger and the late Laurie Smith. Grandmother of Lauren Badger and Elizabeth Smith . Dear sister of Carol(Ted) Grelak. Also survived by son-in-law Greg Smith. Visitation Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 4-7 pm at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave Novi 248-348-1800. In-state 10 am...

Jay Smith

Jay Smith

Sep 19, 2020

Smith, Robert "Jay" Age 78 September 19, 2020. Loving husband of Susan of 56 years. Beloved father of Michael (Janine), Justine and Todd (Jennifer) Smith. Grandfather of Colin, Claire and Kendall. Dear brother of Lynn (Chuck) MacIver. Brother -in-law of Julia (Robert) Stange. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was born May 15, 1942 in Detroit, MI...

Idanell I.J. Trader

Idanell I.J. Trader

Sep 14, 2020

Trader, Idanell Joan " I. J." September 14, 2020 Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Walter John Trader. Loving mother of Jody (Ken Wilson) Czapski, Stacia (Bob) Zukowksi and Leanne Hayes. Grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 5 and one little guy due any day. Dear sister of Sr. Damien Fitzsimmons and the youngest sister Laura Kay Hogan. Also...

James Thomas Molloy

James Thomas Molloy

Sep 14, 2020

James Thomas Molloy passed away on September 14th, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born on the 26th of May in 1942, to his parents James and Greta Molloy. Jim grew up in Detroit, attending Epiphany Catholic Grade School and graduating from Visitation High School in 1960. He would go on to attend the University of Detroit to...

Larry Dean Laizure

Larry Dean Laizure

Sep 8, 2020

Larry D. Laizure Age 80 September 8 2020 Beloved husband of the late Janis. Father of Tom (Terri) Brumley and Tony (Colleen) Brumley. Proud grandfather of Noah, Mia, Alex, Daniel and Isabelle. A private service for the family will be held and the interment will be at Oakland Hills Cemetery. Donations in memory of Larry can be made to Meals...

Charles Joseph Zagaroli

Charles Joseph Zagaroli

Sep 6, 2020

Zagaroli, Charles Joseph. Charles Joseph Zagaroli passed away on September 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on May 14, 1943, to Charles M. and Angeline (Lauretti) Zagaroli. Chuck married Rachel (Duckett) Zagaroli, in 1971, with whom he spent 49 years of marriage. Rachel survives Chuck along with their three wonderful children, Don (Lisa) Wernstrom,...

Kenneth A. Wilson

Kenneth A. Wilson

Sep 4, 2020

Wilson, Kenneth A. Age 97 September 4, 2020. Kenneth was born on July 1, 1923 in Howard City, MI to the late Clyde and Elverna(Davidson) WIlson. Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Bernice(2005). Loving father of Timothy (Teresa) Wilson. Grandfather of Emily and Chelsea. Dear brother of Bernice Stevenson and Donna Adams. Mr. Wilson worked at Sears in...

James Thomas Mcaskin

James Thomas Mcaskin

Sep 1, 2020

McAskin, James Thomas, September 1, 2020, age 68. Loving husband of Sharon (Moloney). Dear father of Kelly (Nick) Tipvisan, Casey (Elizabeth) McAskin and Kevin Robb. Adoring Papa to Abigail, Tessa, Lilley, Sean, Joseph and Connor. Loving brother of Susan (Tom) Costanzo, Diane (Bob) Blankenship, Beth (Greg) Campau, Dan (Rich) McAskin, Anne (Ron) Szumski. Uncle to many loved nieces and nephews....

Dr. Sheryl Rusu Conn

Dr. Sheryl Rusu Conn

Aug 28, 2020

Conn, Sheryl Rusu M.D. August 28, 2020 Age 56. Beloved wife of Donald J. Conn M.D. Loving mother of Spencer and Ellyse. Daughter of Bill and Alice Rusu. Dear sister of Bill (Robben) Rusu and Lori Rusu. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2-7 pm at 22490 Norfolk Court, Novi 48374. A private family service will be held....

Nancy Jean Haight

Nancy Jean Haight

Aug 27, 2020

Nancy Jean Haight (age 86), of Northville, MI passed away peacefully, with family at her side on Thursday, August 27th, after battling a long time illness. She is survived by her loving husband Ross, of 63 years; cherished children Patti (Ted) Tabeek and John Haight; beloved grandchildren Jennifer (Jacob) Ernst and Scott Tabeek; adored great granddaughter Lily Ernst; and several...

Frederic Leigh Wyckoff

Frederic Leigh Wyckoff

Aug 25, 2020

Frederic Leigh Wyckoff, April 2, 1927- August 25, 2020. Beloved husband to Violet (nee Droshine) for 69 years, loving father to Bruce (Gloria) Wyckoff, Gary (April) Wyckoff, Valerie (Jim) Nelson and Laura (Mark) Johnston, and proud grandfather to Garret, Matthew, Rachel and Claesen. Preceded in death by his parents Frederic Leigh and Olive Waite Wyckoff, twin sister Marion Lou Bennett,...

Patricia Ann Walsh

Patricia Ann Walsh

Aug 24, 2020

Patricia Walsh was the matriarch of the Walsh family. She is preceded in death by her younger brother Bill (Diane) and younger sister Mary Kay (Marty); survived by her brothers, Dan (Carol) and Tom (the late Margie), her cousin and lifelong best friend, Joann Schrotzberger, as well as over 80 nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces...

Keith Andrew Zemke

Keith Andrew Zemke

Aug 23, 2020

Zemke, Keith Andrew age 57. August 23,2020. Loving son of George and the late Dorothy "Lynn" Zemke. Dear brother of Kristin Fuller and Julie Durkin. Also survived by a niece and four nephews. Keith was born on May 17, 1963 in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Novi High School and loved animals. He has spent 30 + years as a...

Catherine Ann Woodward

Catherine Ann Woodward

Aug 23, 2020

Woodward, Catherine Ann August 23, 2020 Age 89. Ann was born in Lanark County Ontario, Canada on August 11, 1931 to Owen and Josephine Aileen (Brady) Wooodward. She is survived by her sisters, Helen McDonald and Debora(Jim) McCurdy and her brother, John(Valerie) Woodward. A memorial Service will be planned at a later date. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield,

Karen Marie Herr

Karen Marie Herr

Aug 20, 2020

Karen Marie Herr Age 55 August 20, 2020 Proud Mother of Tara Dye and Ashley Herr and the late Jacob Dye Dear daughter of Mary Ann and the late Ken Follmer Loving sister of Kathy (Steve) Waite. Aunt of Carley and Carson Former wife of Hugh Dye and loving friend of Tim Andrews Karen adored her family and creating beautiful...

Timothy S. Pryson

Timothy S. Pryson

Aug 8, 2020

Pryson, Timothy S. August 8, 2020 Age 57. Loving husband of Rosemarie. Dear father of Victoria and Scott Pryson. Son of Karen Boss and Michael(Marlene) Pryson . Grandson of Angie Wittrock. Brother of Michael T.(Lori) Pryson, Briana "Buffy" Pryson (Will) Simpson, Joel Pryson and Mikelle Martin. Uncle of Paige, Haylie, Chloe and Patrick. Tim was a Senior Manager of Engineering...

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