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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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Ron Watson

Ron Watson

Oct 27, 2019

Ron Watson passed away October 27, 2019 at the age of 72. The Ormond Beach, FL resident (formerly Novi, MI) was the founder president of the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA). Ron is survived by wife Donna, daughter Stephanie (Ted), son Brendan (Kate), beloved grandchildren, sister Sally and brother Steve (Melissa), Visitation: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2-8pm, O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral...

Henry Joseph Cornille

Henry Joseph Cornille

Oct 27, 2019

Henry "Hank" Cornille Age 82 October 27, 2019 Beloved wife of Ann for 60 years. Dear father of Cathy (John) Kasmer, Patty, Tom (Yi) and Paul (Marna). Proud grandfather of Brandi, Alex, George, Walter, Luca, Emma. Leanna and great grandfather of Declan. Brother of Sr. Mary Cornille, Pat (the late Ron) Tinaglia, Jerry (Monica), and Tom (Donna). Hank graduated from...

Daniel Duane Sveller

Daniel Duane Sveller

Oct 25, 2019

Daniel Duane Sveller Age 75 October 25, 2019 Beloved husband of Gloria for 52 years. Dear father of Daniel James, Michelle Lynn Dixon. Proud grandfather of Katelyn Marie. Brother of Sally (Marc) Pyrc, Jack, Rick (Connie) and the late David, Kathy Shoyer, and Pat Smith. Shane Dixon (Michelle's husband) and three sons; Jacob, Andrew, and Dylan. Daniel was a proud...

Albert Elmer Wilfong

Albert Elmer Wilfong

Oct 21, 2019

Albert Elmer Wilfong, also known as 'Dick', passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019 just 10 days before his 100th birthday. Al was born near Leipsic in Orange County, Indiana on Halloween, October 31, 1919 the son of Grover Wilfong and Bessie Hayes. Albert served in the Army Air Corp in the 37th Air Depot servicing propellers in Casablanca, Africa...

Mark Major

Mark Major

Oct 19, 2019

Mark Major, 39, passed away on October 19, 2019, shortly after finishing his third book. An intellectual, hilarious, and passionate husband, son, and friend, Mark leaves behind his wife, Erin Heidt-Forsythe of Boalsburg, PA, his parents, Gerald (Jerry) and Jean Major of Farmington Hills, MI, his sister, Suzanne (Thad) Quinley of Chicago, IL, four nephews, and a crowd of loving...

Sheila Marie Broderick

Sheila Marie Broderick

Oct 18, 2019

Sheila M. Broderick, passed on Friday, October 18, 2019 in Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Broderick. Dear mother of Colleen (Kevin) McClorey, and Brian (Donna) Broderick. Dear grandmother of James, Katherine, Eamonn, and Meghan. Sheila grew up as one of seven children in Sneem, County Kerry Ireland and attended the Loreto School in Killarney. She came to...

Sophie Nicholas

Sophie Nicholas

Oct 15, 2019

Nicholas, Sophie. October 15, 2019 Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Christ Nicholas. Loving mother of Freda(Greg) Bowen, Peter(Jo Ellen) Nicholas, Dora (Bill) Miller and James (Nichole) Nicholas. Grandmother of 13 and Great-grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by parents Anastase and Theodora Alexopoulos and 1 brother and 3 sisters. Sophie loved to cook and enjoyed feeding anyone that...

Norbert P. Stawara

Norbert P. Stawara

Oct 11, 2019

Norbert Phillip Stawara was born in Detroit, MI., on May 1st, 1930 to the late Frank and Stella (Piotroski) Stawara. Beloved husband of Theresa (Kobak) for 69 years. Loving father of Michael (Laura), Michelle (Chet) Jacques, Denise (Craig) Schmidt and Noreen. Proceeded in death by beloved son James (Susan). Proud grandfather of Emilie (Kevin) Meiselbach, Erin Van Tiem, Lauren (Brady)...

Joyce Ann Pillsbury

Joyce Ann Pillsbury

Oct 6, 2019

Joyce Ann Pillsbury 5/3/1936 – 10/6/2019 Joyce leaves behind her children Kathy Kennedy, Deborah Elliot, Kenneth Pillsbury and Jon Pillsbury, her step children Patrica and Bonnie, her little dog Josie who was such a comfort to her. Predeceased by her husband Daniel , her brother Ben, her son David and her stepson Daniel. Also missing her are many grandchildren and...

Lois Jean Cesarz

Lois Jean Cesarz

Oct 5, 2019

Cesarz, Lois Jean October 5, 2019 Age 81. Lois was born February 25, 1938 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Joseph and Hazel (Call) Hans. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman in 2008. Surviving are her three children, Jeffrey Cesarz, Kimberly (James) Fiscus and Gail (Scott) Tatum. Also survived by her grandchildren Austin, Shane, Hayden, Kristin, Kelsey...

Kenneth L. Lawrence

Kenneth L. Lawrence

Oct 3, 2019

Kenneth L. Lawrence, passed Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Novi at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Janet K. Lawrence for 51 years. Loving father of Nicole (David) Sovis, and dear brother of Al (Linda) Lawrence. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM with...

Jennie Meier

Jennie Meier

Sep 30, 2019

Jennie Meier (Celmer) age 91 September 30, 2019 Beloved wife of Lawrence for 68 years. Dear mother of Ann (Albert) Thomas, Larry (Mary Kay), Mary (Gary) Pullins, David (Peggy DeBeliso) an d Thomas (Karen). Proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 7. Sister of Rose Gladkowski and Irene Celmer. Visitation at the O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River...

Mark David Strausberg

Mark David Strausberg

Sep 29, 2019

The Strausberg family announces with great sadness the passing of Mark David, age 45, who died at home in Farmington Hills on September 29, 2019, due to complications from a long illness. Beloved son of Connie and Daniel and loving partner of Lisa Robbins and her son Bobby. Dear brother of Steven, Erika (Matthew) Mitchell and Timothy (Vanessa), and proud...

Theodore "Ted" Vinal

Theodore "Ted" Vinal

Sep 28, 2019

Vinal, Theodore "Ted" September 28, 2019 age 95. Beloved husband of Sally Ann(Barker) of 67 years. Loving father of Cynthia (Dale) Swintek, Brian Vinal, Shereen (Dennis) Janisse and Alyssa(Terry) Keezer. Grandfather of Amber(Mike) Finley, Aaron(Maggie) Swintek, Brandon and Eric Vinal, Jesse(Heather) Stevens, Theodore and Kristyn Keezer and the late Clint and Derek Swintek. Great-grandfather of Zofia, Jameson, Claire, Kathleen and...

Norman "Bud" Joseph Moore Sr.

Norman "Bud" Joseph Moore Sr.

Sep 27, 2019

Norman "Bud" Moore a resident of Northville, MI passed away on September 27th 2019. Bud was 84 years old. Bud was born on March 14th 1935 in Detroit to Vera and Norman Moore. He was a proud graduate of St. Theresa High School and a superior athlete. Bud is survived by his beloved wife Yvonne "Bonnie" of 57 years and...

Frances Mary Marr

Frances Mary Marr

Sep 26, 2019

Frances M. Marr Age 75 September 26, 2019 Beloved wife of Edward for 39 years. Dear mother of Thomas E. ( Amy) Smith, Jason E. Marr and Brian (Bridget Baisch) Marr. Loving sister to Gerry (Chris) Nelem. Caring Aunt to Jolee (Brandon) Bentley, Jenny Nelem, John Nelem, Yvette Nelem, Kimberly Cousineau, Kristen Cousineau, Tracy (Chapie) Hartz, and Carmen Ortiz. Proud...

Mary Anne Murray

Mary Anne Murray

Sep 24, 2019

Murray, Mary Anne. September 24, 2019 Age 60. Mary Anne was born February 13, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to Lily and the late Joseph Saad. Beloved wife of Dennis Murray Loving mother of Sarah(Joshua) Sabol, John(Deana) Murray, Megan(Brian)Doot and Rachel(Matthew Crawford) Murray-Crawford. Grandmother of Stella, Harper, Milana and Daxton Sabol and Benjamin Doot. Dear sister of Joseph(Jackie) Saad, Michael Saad...

Roger M. Poirier

Roger M. Poirier

Sep 24, 2019

Poirier, Roger M. Age 61, September 24, 2019. Roger was born in Detroit, MI on January 22, 1958 to the late Joseph and Loretta (Presley) Poirier. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Linda (Kuhn). Loving father of Justin. Dear brother of Dennise (Paul) Volmering, Dennis (Sharon) Poirier and Raymond (Dawn) Poirier.Mr Poirier had a passion for cars,...

Mary Jane Curme

Mary Jane Curme

Sep 18, 2019

Curme, Mary Jane September18, 2019 age 92. Mary Jane was born August 11, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Esther(Prado) Childs Mary Jane was the beloved wife of the late Edward, loving mother of Keith(Susan) Curme And Carol(Rex) Agar and grandmother of Rex(Jacque) Agar, Laurie (Moe) Marchand. Dear sister of the late Bob Childs. Mrs. Curme enjoyed...

Kenneth Allan Zurowick

Kenneth Allan Zurowick

Sep 15, 2019

Kenneth Allan Zurowick, Age 52, passed from this world on September 15, 2019. Proud Father of Kathryn (Katie). Beloved son of Carol (Kenneth) Carpenter, the late Richard V. Zurowick and stepson of Barbara Zurowick. Cherished brother of Cindy (Jeff Jorling) Zurowick and Rebecca (Don) Ukrainec. Preceded in death by his sister Jane Kaspari. Stepbrother to the late Ken (Suzie) Carpenter...

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