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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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Craig A. Riach

Craig A. Riach

May 22, 2020

Craig A. Riach, passed on Friday, May 22, 2020 in Wixom at the age of 33. He was very close to his father Hugh. He was a hard worker who loved his job. He enjoyed supporting his family. His girlfriend Danielle, son Jared, and stepdaughter Blake. He was fond of the water. Boating, kayaking, swimming, and especially fishing were some...

Darle Tobel

Darle Tobel

May 21, 2020

On Thursday, May 21st, 2020, Darle Lynn Tobel, age 85, passed away at her home in Novi, Michigan. She was a loving wife to Charles, who preceded her in death on May 21st, 1986, exactly 34 years prior to her passing. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family member, and friend to many. Darle was born in South...

William "Bill" Zienert

William "Bill" Zienert

May 20, 2020

Bill Zienert One Life Lived... May Lives Changed Aug 17, 1942 - May 20, 2020 William A (Bill) Zienert, 77, of Novi, Michigan died May 20, 2020, at Ascension Providence Park Hospital, Novi, MI, two days after suffering a major stroke at home in the first hour of May 18th. He was born on August 17, 1942 in Detroit, MI....

Dorothy Bena Mcgaffigan

Dorothy Bena Mcgaffigan

May 18, 2020

In loving memory of Dorothy Bena McGaffigan, who was born in Pewaukee, WI on October 10, 1925 and passed in Novi, MI on May 18, 2020 at the age of 94 from natural causes. Beloved wife of the late Robert Owen McGaffigan. Loving mother of Steven (Laurie) McGaffigan, Susan (William) Grimshaw, and Peter (Sandy) McGaffigan. Dear grandmother of Jason (Kellie)...

Donna Davis

Donna Davis

May 16, 2020

Donna Louise (Breen) Davis passed away on May 16, 2020 in Farmington Hills, Michigan at the age of 83. She was born on September 27, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the beloved mother of Tom, beloved sister of Darilyn Bogue and the late Barbara Hull, and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Donna will lie in...

Janet Lee Papson

Janet Lee Papson

May 15, 2020

Janet Lee Papson, passed on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Novi at the age of 67. She was born on September 13, 1952 in Bay City. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Papson for 44 years. Loving mother of Jennifer McGrew. Daughter of Betty (the late Francis) Sczepanski. Sister of David Sczepanski, Barbara Kish, Patricia Rachsack, Jeff Sczepanski, Paul Sczepanski,...

Elsie Bonnici

Elsie Bonnici

May 14, 2020

Elsie Mae Bonnici, born on April 18, 1924 in Detroit, MI passed away on May 14, 2020. Elsie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. She grew up in Corktown and attended St Vincent School where she met, and later married, Edward T Bonnici, the love of her life (d. 8/2013). Elsie leaves behind to carry on her legacy, 4...

Reyes C. Gonzalez Jr.

Reyes C. Gonzalez Jr.

May 12, 2020

Reyes C. Gonzalez Jr. passed away on May 12, 2020, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Uvalde, Texas on May 11, 1951, he was the son of Gloria Gonzalez (Northville) and Reyes C. Gonzalez Sr. (Jacqueline) (South Carolina). Brother of Christina Mrock (Ken), Maggie Gonzalez-Sheeran (Michael), Ben (Nadia), and David. Reyes had four children. Danielle (deceased), Alec, Molly...

Mary Ann Mitchell

Mary Ann Mitchell

May 11, 2020

Mitchell, Mary Ann May 11, 2020 Age 84 . Beloved wife of the late Patrick (2017). Loving mother of Teri (Al) Mizzi, Karen (Tony) Piecoro and Cheryl (George) Kacan. Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 5. Mary Ann was born March 11, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Mary (Price) and Leo Miller. Private family services were held at...

Jeanette Kalosky

Jeanette Kalosky

May 10, 2020

Kalosky, Jeannette Marie May 10, 2020 Age 78. Loving mother of David (Lori), Daniel (Lorie), Kevin (Masha), Carolyn, Gary (Joan), and Keith. Dear grandmother, "Mooma" to some, of Jillian (Jim), Caitlin (Kevin), Sterling, Brendan, Gabrielle, Vanessa, Halle, Morgan, Anastasia, and Cheyenne. She lived for her grandchildren, and would do anything for them. Sister of Robert (Margaret), James (Judith), Marilyn, and...

Theresa E. Litke

Theresa E. Litke

May 6, 2020

Theresa E Litke (née Bonnici)was born on 12/2/29 in Detroit, MI. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert. Predeceased by parents John and Francis, and brothers Frank, William(John), and Edward. Left behind to mourn the loss are her brother, Lawrence(Margaret)Bonnici, stepdaughters Joan Smith and Margaret Elliott, in addition to numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Her special friend, Theresa Bizek, also survives...

Joseph Charnley

Joseph Charnley

May 6, 2020

Joseph Charnley Age 69 May 6, 2020 Beloved husband of Kathy for 48 years. Dear father of Joseph (Nicole) and Jennifer (Sam) Mosca. Proud grandfather of Madelyne and Kassidy Charnley and Ryan and Isabella Mosca. Son of the late Joseph and Margaret. Brother of Marguerite (Bob) Lipsit, Thomas (Dolores) Charnley, Rev. George Charnley, Marie Josephine Gowen, Barbare (David ) Kozlowski,...

Henry Vincent Lencione

Henry Vincent Lencione

May 3, 2020

Henry Vincent Lencione Henry passed away peacefully on May 3,2020 at the age of 94. Henry leaves behind the love of life, his wife of 70 years Rose.He was the loving father of the late Michael Lencione (Andrea) and Nancy English (Larry). Proud Papa of Thomas English,Patrick English (Erika), Victoria Lencione and Catherine Lencione. Great Papa to Zachary and Carter...

Marjorie Mary Patek

Marjorie Mary Patek

May 3, 2020

Marjorie Mary Patek, age 89, passed away on May 3, 2020 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of Robert for 65 years and loving mother of Barbara (Al Burchi), the late Robert (Linda), John (Carol), Paul (Suanne), and Mary Suzanne (Jim Baldwin). Marge cherished her 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Clare (Sean), Joe, Mike (Mackenzie), Laura (Bo), Tommy, Johnny (Kailey),...

Helen I. Tyler

Helen I. Tyler

May 2, 2020

Helen I. Tyler, age 91, passed away May 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Dr. Lawrence (Sandy) Tyler, Joann (the late Michael) Vettraino, Karen (Stephen) Dowhan, and Thomas (Shannon) Tyler. Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 7. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Anna and Albert Ciolek, her sisters Lottie Kos and Irene...

Fern Adeline Gutzeit

Fern Adeline Gutzeit

May 1, 2020

Fern Adeline Gutzeit, Age 93, passed away on May 1, 2020. Fern was born September 24, 1926 to the late Ella and Rudolph Schultz in Detroit. She married Robert on July 21, 1945 and they remained inseparable for over 71 years. Robert predeceased her in 2016. Robert and Fern also spent a great deal of time out of town with...

Florence E. Karr

Florence E. Karr

May 1, 2020

Florence E. Karr, Age 102 May 1, 2020 Beloved wife of the late Lester Norman. Dear mother or Marilyn Thomas and the late Roberta Rumford-Karr and Butch Karr. Proud grandmother of Kathy Albright-Marzonie, Tammy Williams, Kelly Hanlon, Sue Neumann, Rob Thomas and Eric Rumford. Great Grandmother of Brooke Tomlins, Senja Fishman, Brittany Bruner, Ryan Locke, Courtney Kokenakes, Brett Locke, Austin...

Diane Louise Williams

Diane Louise Williams

Apr 28, 2020

Diane L. Williams, 80, Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully of early-onset Alzheimer's disease on April 28, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Louise Papke, sister of the late Suzanne (Papke) Hughes, and beloved wife of Robert C. Williams, and mother of Blake Williams of Pennsylvania. She had three grandchildren, Madison, Chandler, and Phillip. Diane was widely...

Judith A. Hutson

Judith A. Hutson

Apr 28, 2020

Judith A. Hutson Age 76 April 28, 2020 Beloved wife of Sammy for 49 years. Dear mother of Dawn Michelle Hutson and Samuel Henry (Dawn Marie) Hutson. Sister of Jennifer Evans and Janet Mullican. A service will be held at a later date Donations in memory of Judith can be made to the Backdoor Friends of Farmington Hills or the...

Janet L. Bennett

Janet L. Bennett

Apr 28, 2020

Janet L. Bennett died on April 28, 2020 at the age of 77. Jan was born on September 8, 1942 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jan is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard F. Bennett, and two sons: Andrew S., Michael J. and families. Jan graduated from Pioneer High School (1960) in Ann Arbor. She attended Albion College (two...

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