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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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Lorraine Marie Kemmer

Lorraine Marie Kemmer

Aug 7, 2020

Lorraine Marie Kemmer, age 66, passed away peacefully August 7th, 2020 following a 23-month battle with terminal brain cancer. She was born on September 25th, 1953 in Dearborn, Michigan to John and Anna Seruga. Lorraine attended Fordson High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University. She married the love of her life, Frank Kemmer, in...

William A. Abbott

William A. Abbott

Aug 6, 2020

William Albert Abbott August 6, 2020 Age 91 Beloved husband of Cecilia for 70 years. The love of his life. Dear father of Deborah (David) Rutkey, Richard Abbott, Denise (Roger) Abram and Mark Abbott. Proud Grandfather of Matthew, Jennifer, Michael and Shannon. Great-grandfather to Ashley and Nolan. Also survived by his brother Joseph (Juanita) Abbott. Uncle to several nieces and...

Jennie Pilch

Jennie Pilch

Aug 6, 2020

Jennie Pilch (nee Spoiala) Age 87 Jennie passed away on August 6, 2020 Beloved wife of the late Willard. Loving mother of John (Colleen) and Carolyn (William)Chaney. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Amanda, and Christina. Dear sister of Olga Stockwell and the late Trian and Nick Spoiala. Loving aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jennie was born in...

Karen Bingham

Karen Bingham

Aug 3, 2020

Bingham, Karen August 3, 2020 Age 88. Beloved wife of Frederic Bingham of 27 years. Karen was born in Commerce Twp., MI to the late Louis and Ruth(Voorhees) Larson. Loving mother of Sherrill(John) Tumminello, Steve Massel, David(Rebecca) Massel, Dale (Anna) Bingham and the late David. Also survived by daughter-in-law Kim Bingham. Grandmother of 13 and Great grandmother of 6. Dear...

Kenneth J. Declercq

Kenneth J. Declercq

Aug 2, 2020

Kenneth James DeClercq passed away peacefully Sunday morning 8 /2/ 20 at the age of 88 Kenneth,(Ken to his friends) will be remembered as a loving husband, father , grandfather , and great grandfather by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen(2019). The two of them were inseparable, and they raised four daughters in there...

Mark Robert Mcmaster

Mark Robert Mcmaster

Jul 30, 2020

Mark Robert McMaster, passed on Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Pontiac at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Deborah for 26 wonderful years. Loving Brother of Lori (Brian) Gosur. Dear father of Jeffrey and the late Jennifer. Step-father of Mark (Jody) Yackley, Greg (Sheila) Yackley, Scott (Danielle) Yackley, and Steven Yackley. Adored grandfather to nine grandchildren. Mark enjoyed his...

Marie T. Seaser

Marie T. Seaser

Jul 30, 2020

We announce the passing of Marie Terese (nee Kelly) Seaser, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on July 30, 2020 in her 93rd year. She was born to Peter Patrick Kelly and Florence Buehner Kelly on January 2, 1927 in Detroit. As a young adult, she endured the hardship and sacrifice of WWII,...

Samuel Bornstein

Samuel Bornstein

Jul 30, 2020

SAMUEL BORNSTEIN died peacefully on July 30, 2020 in Novi, MI at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of nearly 69 years, Jean Harig Bornstein; daughters, Amy B. (Julie Sherwood) Diebaren of Madison, WI and Sherry B. (Bruce) Innes of Waterford, MI; son-in-law William T. (Kathy) Kern; granddaughter Emily S. (James "Jacob") Smith of Berkley; great-...

Georgina Veronica Moore

Georgina Veronica Moore

Jul 28, 2020

Georgina (Ena) Veronica Simpson Ferns Moore, age 85, died on July 28, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born December 31, 1934 in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1958, she married John Thomas Moore and became a devoted wife and mother. Ena and John immigrated to the United States through Canada in 1962. In Michigan, they raised their...

Toshi Ishioka

Toshi Ishioka

Jul 26, 2020

Toshi Ishioka July 26, 2020 age 100 Beloved wife of the late George for 70 years. Dear mother of Michael (Julie), Sharon (Bill) Couch and Susan (Stephen Beck) McDougal.\ Proud grandmother and great grandmother. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home Saturday 2-7pm. Donations in her memory can be made to the St. Matthews United Methodist Church Memorial Garden www.stmatthewslivonia.com/givinghome or...

Florence V. Siopes

Florence V. Siopes

Jul 23, 2020

Florence V. Siopes, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Novi, MI, with her family by her side on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She is predeceased by her parents Grace and Nicolo Candela, and her brothers Joseph and his wife Margaret, and Vincent and his wife Vivian. She is survived by her husband Keith M. Siopes, her son Keith...

Charlotte Meagher

Charlotte Meagher

Jul 23, 2020

Meagher, Charlotte July 23, 2020 Age 96. Wife of the late John. Loving mother of Linda Gabel, Bill (Maureen) Maher, Julie (Michael) Stusick and Joan (Danny) McDonald. Grandmother of Shaun, Melissa (Jeff), Sarah, Allison (Mike), Nicole (Turner), Emily (Matt), Melanie (Tony), Jeffrey (Brittany), Dawn (Paul), Debbie and David (Cheryl). Great-grandmother of 10 and great- great grandmother of 2. Charlotte was...

George John Farkas

George John Farkas

Jul 22, 2020

George John Farkas passed away unexpectedly on July 22nd, 2020 at the age of 68. The son of the late George and Anna Farkas. He was raised in Allen Park, MI and graduated from Allen Park High School in 1970. George continued his education at Eastern Michigan University where he obtained his undergraduate and Master's Degree in Information Systems. Upon...

Charlsie Jean Baublitz

Charlsie Jean Baublitz

Jul 21, 2020

"Charlsie Jean Baublitz of West Bloomfield, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 83. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents Martha and Edward Pagen, sister Marilynn Dilworth and brother Robert Baublitz. Charlsie is survived by her brother William (Karen) Baublitz, sister Donna (the late...

Keith William Hepp

Keith William Hepp

Jul 16, 2020

Keith William Hepp, passed Thursday, July 16, 2020 in West Chester, Ohio at the age of 55. He is survived by his children, Meghan, Emi, and Andrew, parents, Gerald (Gloria) Hepp, siblings, Colleen (Shaun) Horan, Brian Hepp, Denise (Mark) Laudenslayer, Christopher (Johanne) Hepp, and William (Candy) Hepp. Instate Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road,...

Mary Aquilina

Mary Aquilina

Jul 9, 2020

Aquilina, Mary Age 88 July 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Rene (Karen), Mark (Nancy), Ann Marie (Richard) Henkel and John (Christine). Grandmother of Steven, Erin (Richard Canner), Jenny, Alison, Lauren, Luke, Audrey (Cameron) Craik and Sabrina. Mary was born on September 10, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Gaetano and Elvira (Cristaldi) Riviera....

Ruth Lenore Tackabery

Ruth Lenore Tackabery

Jul 8, 2020

Ruth Lenore (Miller) Tackabery Ruth Tackabery, age 87, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Harry Ward Tackabery; devoted mother of Terry (spouse, Yvonne Estrada) Wolverton; caring step-mother of Susan Tackabery; much-loved sister of Marilyn Gepp; beloved aunt to Randy (wife, Alice) Gepp, Sherry (husband, Tim) Bradish and Kathy (husband,...

Roland M. Gebnar

Roland M. Gebnar

Jul 8, 2020

Gebnar, Roland age 47 July 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Gabrielle, Shane, Shaun, Corey, Hayley(Ian) and Travis. Grandfather of Nickolas and Connar. Dear son of Connie and Edward Gebnar. Brother of Chris Gebnar and Linda Jimenez. Uncle of Esteban and Erica Jimenez. Nephew of Harvey Parra and Rosalinda (Glenn) Deline. He is also survived by numerous...

Denis L. Royston

Denis L. Royston

Jul 7, 2020

Denis Litchfield Royston B 11-24-25 D 7-7-2020 Denis was born to Frank and Dorothy Lydia (Hughes) Royston in Leytonstone, England on November 24, 1925. Dorothy died in 1932 and Frank later married Ivy, the mother of Denis' stepsister Margaret (Hugh Watson). Denis and Margaret were seavacuated during WWII from England to Canada in 1939. Their parents and Denis' older brother...

Richard "Dick" Reinhardt

Richard "Dick" Reinhardt

Jul 1, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Allan Reinhardt at Angela Hospice in Livonia on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 after a long battle with Leukemia. He was in his 80th year. Beloved husband and best friend to Kristina Mary Reinhardt. Loving father of Candy Kwapis, Sugar (Ted) Bondjuk, Kristina Merkys, Arvy Merkys, and Diana (Rob)...

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