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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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Cheryl Downs

Cheryl Downs

Sep 22, 2025

Cheryl Ann Riley Downs September 27, 1944 – September 22, 2025 Cheryl Downs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend, passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice, just miles from her birthplace and longtime home of Northville, Michigan, only days before her 81st birthday. Cheryl grew up on Northlawn Street in Detroit and attended St. Brigid's Grade School and Our...

Helen C. Burton

Helen C. Burton

Sep 21, 2025

Helen C. (Willis) Burton August 24, 1932 – September 21, 2025 Helen Burton, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2025, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Allan Burton; her daughter Linda Diane; her parents, Allan and Marie Willis; and her brothers Pat, Travis...

Michael G. Kandes

Michael G. Kandes

Sep 19, 2025

Michael Giustino Kandes April 5, 1943 – September 19, 2025 Michael Giustino Kandes, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Michael was the devoted husband of Joyce Ann Kandes, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. He was the proud father of Geoffrey Michael Kandes (William K. Lawson,...

Marilyn Lucille Ciufo

Marilyn Lucille Ciufo

Sep 18, 2025

Loving Memory of Marilyn Lucille Ciufo. Marilyn Lucille Ciufo passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025 at the age of 97 at Serenity Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. A memorial service will be held at Christian Life Apostolic Ministries, 3910 Livernois Ave. Detroit on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3pm. Burial will take place at a later date at Pleasant View...

Larry Crepeau

Larry Crepeau

Sep 18, 2025

Lawrence "Larry" Crepeau, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Larry dedicated 36 years of service to United Parcel Service before retiring in 2012. Beloved husband of Susan for 52 wonderful years, Larry was the devoted father of Jenny (Frank), Matt, and Adam, and the adoring grandfather...

Shayne Edward Welch

Shayne Edward Welch

Sep 17, 2025

Shayne Edward Welch 12/12/1965 - 9/17/2025 Dearest son of Elaine Walko, the late Don Welch Sr, and late stepfather Ray Walko. Father of his loving son Hunter Welch, special brother of Donna (Aaron) Stein, Scott (Lesley) Welch, Donald (Lisa) Welch, and a fun uncle to many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Novi High School in 1984 and was a...

Kay Conely Mcdowell

Kay Conely Mcdowell

Sep 16, 2025

Kay Conely McDowell, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Novi, Michigan. She was born in February of 1935, in Howell, Michigan, to Roy and Ada (Funsch) Conely, and grew up in Brighton. After graduating from Brighton High School, Kay earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Home Economics Education from Michigan...

Sandra Kay Morgan

Sandra Kay Morgan

Sep 15, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Kay Morgan, age 82, of Novi passed away at her home Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1942, in Calloway County, Kentucky about 10 miles west of Murray. A retired cashier, she was married to Charles Morgan on June 26, 1965, and was a member of the Garden City church of Christ for fifty...

Luis Zaleta

Luis Zaleta

Sep 12, 2025

Luis David Zaleta-Valdez December 29, 1979 – September 12, 2025 Luis David Zaleta-Valdez, age 45, of Novi, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 29, 1979, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Jose Luis Zaleta Gonzalez and Minerva Valdez Juarez. Luis was a man of laughter, kindness, and devotion....

Marguerite Wright

Marguerite Wright

Sep 11, 2025

Marguerite (Peg) Wright (nee Honstain), age 90, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025 in Novi, joining her husband Duane in eternal life. Peg is survived by her children Daniel (Shelley), David (Daniela), Gary (Maureen) and Jill Lau (Sam) as well as grandchildren Callie Goldblatt (Jess); Jackson and Benjamin (mother Allison); Caroline, Adam (Dani) and Andrew; Nicholas and Alexandra; as...

Marjorie W. Mclaughlin

Marjorie W. Mclaughlin

Sep 11, 2025

Marjorie W. (Randall) McLaughlin, beloved mother of Theresa Mary Wainwright, grandmother of Gregory Wainwright and Justin Wainwright, mother-in-law to Jeffrey Wainwright, sister of nine, and friend of many, passed away peacefully on Sept. 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on November 24, 1935, in Detroit Michigan. Her large Catholic family included her mother and father Leo Grant Randall...

Brian Patrick Ray

Brian Patrick Ray

Sep 10, 2025

Brian Patrick Ray September 17, 1966 – September 10, 2025 Brian Patrick Ray, 58, of South Lyon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, just days before his 59th birthday. Born September 17, 1966, in Joliet, Illinois, Brian's life reflected a devotion to family, work, and the quiet joys that make life meaningful. He is survived by his beloved...

Janice Catherine West

Janice Catherine West

Sep 7, 2025

Janice Catherine (Bell) West, formerly Devereaux May 11, 1935 – September 7, 2025 Janice Catherine (Bell) West, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7th, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 90. Born on May 11, 1935, in Detroit, Jan was the youngest daughter of Harry G. Bell and Beatrice M. Bell (née...

John Michael Flanagan

John Michael Flanagan

Sep 6, 2025

John Michael Flanagan December 3, 1962 – September 6, 2025 John Michael Flanagan, known affectionately as "Mike" to his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home in Novi, Michigan on September 6, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on December 3, 1962, in Montgomery, Louisiana, John was the beloved son of Martha Neal Flanagan. Mike was a...

Kathleen Juliana Swanson

Kathleen Juliana Swanson

Sep 3, 2025

Kathleen "Kay" Juliann Swanson November 16, 1935 – September 3, 2025 Kathleen "Kay" Juliann Swanson, age 89, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late John L. Reilly and Julia (Rogoza) Reilly. Kay dedicated her career to serving families as a Pre-need Counselor for funeral...

Dianne L. Brundage

Dianne L. Brundage

Aug 30, 2025

Dianne Louise (Warren) Brundage, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in 2025 at the age of 82. Born on April 24, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Wanda (Fauske) and Russell Warren, Dianne's life was marked by deep love, lifelong learning, and selfless service to others. Raised in Dearborn, Michigan, Dianne later settled in Farmington where she...

John G. Hykal

John G. Hykal

Aug 28, 2025

John Gerald Hykal Age 82, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. Born on July 7, 1943, in Nashville, Tennessee, John was the son of Nola (Conrad) and the late John J. Hykal. He was a proud retiree of Plumbers Local 98, where he dedicated many years of skilled work and friendship. John is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara...

Mark S. Mlinaz

Mark S. Mlinaz

Aug 27, 2025

Mark Mlinaz of Canton, MI passed away Aug. 27, 2025 of a Heart Attack. He was born in Detroit on August, 18th, 1952 and was a member of St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church. Mark is survived by the following loved ones. He cherished his sister Janice Sunderland, husband Al, their son Brad and wife Kelly. He adored his cousins Tom...

Linda J Drumm

Linda J Drumm

Aug 27, 2025

Linda J Drumm (nee Crison) aged 81, of Madison Heights, Michigan, passed away on August 27, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer and dementia. Linda was born on December 22, 1943, in Alliance Ohio, and throughout her life she lived in Alliance, New York City, and Taylor, Detroit, and Madison Heights, Michigan. Linda was a graduate of Mount Union...

John James Treanor

John James Treanor

Aug 26, 2025

John Treanor's life began in a red house on a farm in Emyvale, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. But he dreamed The American Dream. He immigrated to America, with his brothers Packie and Charlie, through Canada. With no one to sponsor them, the only way they could enter America was if they each had 00 in hand. So John worked on the...

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