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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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Robert Lawrence Brennan

Robert Lawrence Brennan

Apr 8, 2020

Robert Lawrence Brennan passed away on April 8, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Pearl and Lawrence Brennan. Robert graduated from the University of Detroit in 1952. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the United States Army. Upon his return home he married Elizabeth Ewald (1956) with whom he...

Joan Therese Conway Lee

Joan Therese Conway Lee

Apr 7, 2020

Joan Therese Conway Lee, 87, died peacefully on April 7, 2020 in Novi, Michigan, of complications from dementia. She was born March 24, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Marie Oberle Conway and Harold Conway. Joan was predeceased by all six of her siblings: Joseph, Robert, Thomas, twins Mary and Ann, and her twin John. Joan was the beloved...

Ronald J. King

Ronald J. King

Apr 7, 2020

Ronald J. King Age 83 April 7, 2020 Beloved husband of Mary for 32 years. Father of Laura Wolf, Ron King Jr., Steven Davis and the late David Davis. Grandfather of Ryan Davis, Steven King, Dylan King, Janice Nicole, Sarah, Jena and Jared. Brother of the late Edward King Jr. and the late Beverly (Jack) Coburn. Uncle of Maryanne, Danny...

John Joseph Rae

John Joseph Rae

Apr 5, 2020

John J. Rae , Fox Run Village, Novi, MI 48377 John Rae was born on September 11, 1935 in Battle Creek, MI to Kathryn (McGrail) and Gordon Rae. He was the oldest of five siblings: Mary Martha Rae (deceased); Catherine Kunitzer (Dan Kunitzer) of Battle Creek and St. Pete Beach, Florida; Margaret Ann Kronk (Andrew Kronk) of Livonia, MI; and...

Mary Beth Mulligan

Mary Beth Mulligan

Apr 1, 2020

Mary Beth was born in Detroit, the city she forever loved. She knew her way everywhere. She and her treasured (handsome, intelligent) son Michael would venture, adventure, into town for a walk on the Riverwalk, a trip to the Eastern Market, laughs, and brunch at the casinos. Maybe just watching the freighters. She read the Detroit newspaper every Sunday morning,...

Andrew Mckinnon

Andrew Mckinnon

Mar 30, 2020

Andrew Duncan McKinnon (Andy) October 5, 1943 - March 30,2020 Andrew passed away at home in Southfield after a 7mth long, hard and impressive fight against stage 4 lung cancer. His family appreciates and respects how much he fought to stay with us but are at peace knowing he is with God and is no longer suffering. Andrew was the...

Joseph Macura

Joseph Macura

Mar 27, 2020

Macura, Joseph March 27, 2020 age 91. Beloved husband of Mary for 69 years. Loving father of Sharon (Patrick) Dreisig and the late Steven Macura. Grandfather of Jennifer (Brandon) Zagata, Will (Stacy) Dreisig and Neal (Anna) Dreisig. Great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late John. Joe was an engine engineer at Ford Motor Company and was known as the...

Harry Wallis Marshall

Harry Wallis Marshall

Mar 26, 2020

Harry Wallis "Skip" Marshall, 74, passed away on March 26, 2020. Skip was born on January 12, 1946 in Windsor, Ontario to Dorothy and Harry Marshall. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit. He served in the United States Navy from 1965-1968 with three tours in Vietnam. He worked in the elevator trade, mainly for Otis Elevator Company, for...

Raymond Leo Blaszkiewicz

Raymond Leo Blaszkiewicz

Mar 26, 2020

Raymond Leo Blaszkiewicz of Novi, age 82 passed away quietly in the comfort of his home with family on March 26,2020. Beloved husband of Rosemary (DeLaurentiis). Son of the late Leo and Wanda. Loving father of Raymond (Cuch), David (Kim McNight), Michael and Laura (McCloud). Grandfather of Brandon, Connor, Emma, Kate, Claire, Mia and Zowie. Brother of Camille Ellis (Phillip)...

Frederick C. Kapelle

Frederick C. Kapelle

Mar 26, 2020

Frederick Charles Kapelle, Age 82, passed away on March 26th, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on May 17, 1937 in Beaver Dam, WI, the cherished, only child of Merlin Charles and Alma Henrietta (Miller) Kapelle. He grew up in Wisconsin, attending school at The Wayland Academy where he excelled in academics as well as...

Ralph William Schneider

Ralph William Schneider

Mar 24, 2020

Ralph William Schneider, 93, passed away peacefully, March 24, 2020. He leaves behind his loving wife, Dorothy; three children, Steven(Melody), Debra Wilson (Mark) and Carol Howell; grandsons, Bradley, Todd, and Jay Schneider and Zachary Wilson; Great Grandson Braden Schneider. He is also survived by his two stepdaughters, Carol Kandah(Dan) and Linda Krumm(Rick), and their families. He is preceded in death...

Susan Marie Tomakowski

Susan Marie Tomakowski

Mar 24, 2020

Susan M. Tomakowski of Novi passed away on March 24, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph for 62 years. Dearest mother of Susan (Jeff), Joseph D.(Diane), John(Judie), Daniel (Kathy), Judith, Colleen(Rob) and the late Nancy Brownell and guardian of Jennifer Brownell. Susan was the daughter of immigrant parents, Daniel and Hannah Mullan from Northern Ireland. She is survived by...

Delores Anne Troske

Delores Anne Troske

Mar 21, 2020

Delores Anne Troske, born November 21, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska, died peacefully on March 21, 2020 at Fox Run Retirement Community in Novi, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Thomas J. Troske, who passed away March 27, 2019. She is survived by her children: Ann Rohr (Matt), Janet Steigerwald, and Thomas M. Troske...

Donna Lynn Cullen

Donna Lynn Cullen

Mar 20, 2020

Donna Lynn Cullen, March 20, 2020 Beloved wife of James. Dear mother of James (Jennifer), Daniel, Sarah (Ryan) Bullock. Proud grandmother of Daniel, Aubrey, Paige, and Ava. Sister of Thomas (Ronnie) D'Anci and Dolores Pavese Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday from 2:00 until the celebration of Donna's Life at 3:30. Donations in memory of...

William James Greyson

William James Greyson

Mar 17, 2020

William James (Bill) Greyson Age 86 March 17, 2020 Son of the late Stella and Boleslaw Gulowski of St. Cunegunda parish in Detroit. Predeceased by brothers Bernard Gulowski Sr. and Edward Gulowski. Survived by sister Antoinette Hughes and sisters-in-law Barbara Rulon and Loretta Gulowski. Loving uncle ("Unc") to many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Bill proudly served his...

Marie Elizabeth Crandon

Marie Elizabeth Crandon

Mar 11, 2020

Marie Elizabeth Crandon, Age 91. March 11, 2020. Dear wife of the late Jerry G. Marie for 61 years. Sister of Helen (Jack) Regan and the late Margaret O'Dowd, Thomas J.O'Dowd and sisters in law of Angelina O'Dowd and Patricia O'Dowd. Proud aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Marie enjoyed traveling with Jerry, spending time...

Henry Otto Holtschneider

Henry Otto Holtschneider

Mar 9, 2020

Henry O. Holtschneider, born Jan. 7, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died March 9, 2020 in Novi, Michigan at the age of 83. Along with his brothers Charles and James Holtschneider, Henry was raised by parents John and Susan Holtschneider to value family, religion and great music. Known for his warm wit and mischievous nature, Henry was recognized as a loving...

Dennis Wayne Hall

Dennis Wayne Hall

Mar 7, 2020

Dennis Wayne Hall, 44, passed away on Saturday March 7th after a courageous battle with MSA (Multiple Symptom Atrophy) with his loving son and mother by his side. Born on October 16, 1975 in Fort Myers, Florida to Linda Arnold and Jimmy Hall, he grew up in Livonia, MI, where he played football at Franklin High School. Dennis was a...

Delphine Ann Putt

Delphine Ann Putt

Mar 5, 2020

Delphine Ann Putt, age 79, of Novi, passed away on March 5, 2020. Prior to moving to Novi, she was a longtime resident of Farmington Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward and oldest daughter, Cynthia. Cherished mother of Pati (Edward) Church & Mari (Stephen) Wink. Adored grandmother of Nicole (John) Rice, Abigail, Allison, Cody & Parker....

Edward E.J. Higgins

Edward E.J. Higgins

Mar 5, 2020

Edward E.J. Higgins, age 95, passed on March 5, 2020 in Novi. Beloved husband of Eileen for 57 years. Loving father of Nancy (Ronald) Carroll, and the late Patrick and Dennis. Dear grandfather of Andrew (Kimberly), Keith, Erik, Kristine, and great-grandfather of Ryan. Edward is preceded by his brothers, William and Donald. A private service will be held at a...

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