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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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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
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
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)...
Robert George Churella
Jul 1, 2020
ROBERT GEORGE CHURELLA WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD ON JULY 1, 2020. Robert "Bob" Churella was born on September 12th, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Vasile and Melenia. He was the seventh born of eight children and the last surviving sibling to Melanie, Viola, Chuck, Olympe, Maria, Jacob and Virginia. Bob was born in the family home on Hastings...
Edward "Ed" Martin Slawinski Jr.
Jul 1, 2020
Slawinski, Edward "Ed" M. Jr. Age 63. July 1, 2020, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Laurie of 37 years. Loving father of Keith (Lisa) Slawinski and Kevin (Taina Colon) Slawinski. Grandfather of Madelyn. Dear brother of John and James Slawinski. Ed enjoyed cooking, hunting and yardwork, but most of all spending time with his...
Joanne Mae Ward
Jun 30, 2020
Joanne Mae Ward, passed on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Novi at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Doice Ward. Loving mother of Denise (Orlando) Muscat, Kathleen (Doug) Setser, and Patricia (Bryan) Cyr. Dear grandmother of Michele, Todd, Shannon, Jennifer, Matthew, Stephanie, and great grandmother of Lilly, Easton, and Elise. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555...
Robert John Servo
Jun 28, 2020
Servo, Robert John Age 94, June 28, 2020 Beloved husband of Catherine(Paquette) of almost 66 years. Loving father of Robert J.(Robin) Servo Jr., Tracey Servo, Elizabeth(William) Head and the late Christopher. Grandfather of Megan(Ahmed) Ghamraoui, Emily(Michael) Baldwin, Shad Servo,Anna(Alex) Christiaans, Austin(Emily)Servo, Tegan Servo and Carly Head. Dear brother of Mary Jane Stevens. Bob enjoyed the outdoors including hunting, fishing and...
Zolie P. Visnyak
Jun 27, 2020
Visnyak, Zolie June 27,2020 age 87. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Ann. Loving father of Cheryl Kleinfelt, Ann(Steve) Nichols, Joel(Pramila)Visnyak and Jon Visnyak. Grandfather of 7 and Great-grandfather of 11. Dear brother of the late Mary Smith. Zolie was born October 10, 1932 in Northville, MI to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Visnyak. Mr Visnyak was a farmer and...
Roberta Lee Wells
Jun 25, 2020
Wells, Roberta Lee Age 74 June 25, 2020. Loving mother of Jim (Paula) Williamson, David (Mary) Williamson and Cheryl (Kevin) Kobak. Grandmother of Jordan, Zach, Dean, Katie and Kaylee. Great Grandmother of Caleb. Roberta was born August 21, 1945 in Detroit, MI to the late Leo Edward and Catherine Gertrude (Killackey) Wells. Mrs. Wells worked for the Social Security Administration...
Glen K. Bott
Jun 20, 2020
On Saturday, June 20th, 2020 Glen "Buz" Kenneth Bott, legendary husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend, passed away after a 5-year battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, two daughters, Amy and Cary, a son-in-law, Nate and two grandchildren, Keely and Robert Glen. He is also survived by countless family members...
Elizabeth "Betty" Potter
Jun 20, 2020
Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Potter July 9, 1929 – June 20, 2020 Elizabeth Lee (Betty) Potter (nee Campbell), age 90 of Novi, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Horace W. "Hoie" Potter, Jr. loving mother of Cynthia (Arvid) Petersen, Elizabeth (Lawrence) Jenkins, John (Deborah) Potter, James (Christine) Potter; caring grandmother of...
Richard F. Tisch
Jun 16, 2020
"Richard F Tisch Jr Age 55 passed away June 16th 2020. His daughter Caitlyn survive him, along with his father Richard, sister Lisa (Mark) Griesemer, brother John and his former wife Diane. Uncle of Justin and Brandon. Rich did amazing things with his hands and would design and build anything he put his mind to and with a quality standard...
Donna Rae Beernink
Jun 15, 2020
Donna Rae (McCarter) Beernink, passed on Monday, June 15, 2020 in Novi at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Roy Beernink for 60 years. Loving mother of Rita Leazott, Pam (Mark) Knedgen, Linda (Dave) Carroll, and William Beernink. Dear grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of six. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may...
Adelheid Cecilia Coles
Jun 13, 2020
Adelheid Cecilia Coles, Loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, age 91. Adelheid passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1929 in Germany. Adelheid was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Gerald N. Coles. Adelheid was survived by her daughter, Susan Henckel and her son Edwin(Pamela) Coles, her...
Joanne E. Hepp
Jun 10, 2020
Joanne E. Hepp, passed on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Farmington Hills at the age of 86. She is survived by her brother Gerald (Gloria) Hepp and many nieces and nephews. Joanne retired from the US Post Office after working 30 + years. Instate Monday, June 15, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Road, Novi from 10:00 AM...
Opal Ann Benson
Jun 8, 2020
Benson, Ann Opal 81, of Novi Michigan went to meet her creator June 8, 2020 (Psalms 116: 19 - I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living). Opal was with her daughter Joy, son-in-law Dan, grandson Daniel and niece Shelia Ledsome in Arizona. Opal was born on April 27, 1939 to Steve and Sallie Eckles in...
Mary Jane Shillito
Jun 6, 2020
Shillito, Mary Jane. June 6, 2020 Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Eric and the late Thomas and Paul Shillito. Mary Jane was born July 16, 1932 in Detroit, MI to the late Victor and Lillian Joyce. Also survived by Daughter-in-law Kathy(Ken) Rosbury. Memorial contributions may be directed to Gleaners, Paralyzed Veterans of America. "Whenever...
Eleanor Renee Rzepecki
Jun 2, 2020
Eleanor Rzepecki(Chlebowski) died peacefully on June 3, 2020, one day short of her 90th birthday in Novi, Michigan. She is the beloved wife of Arnold Rzepecki, loving mother to Paul Rzepecki(Meg Taylor) and proud grandmother to Allison Rzepecki. All her life she worked in Public Health Administration in various counties of Southeast Michigan and retired from Washtenaw County Health Department....
Michael Jeffrey Kinsman
May 31, 2020
Kinsman, Michael J. Age 65, May 31, 2020. Loving brother of John (Patricia) Kinsman. Dear uncle of John (Zannoah) Kinsman and Elizabeth (Nathan) Wituk. Great-uncle of Dylan, Jesse and Will Wituk and John, Zola and Liberty Kinsman. Memorial Mass 11 am, Saturday, August 15, 2020 at St. Colette's Catholic Church 17800 Newburgh Road, Livonia with visitation 10:30 am until time...
John Jeffrey Payne
May 30, 2020
JOHN JEFFREY PAYNE Some people say he was a hero because he was a fireman, but what really made him a hero was being a great dad, a caring son, and a dependable brother and friend. John "Jeff" Payne passed away at the age of 52 on May 30, 2020 after suffering a heart attack, embraced by the love of...
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