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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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Marion Jean Nienhaus
Aug 18, 2019
Marion Jean Nienhaus Age 86 August 18, 2019 Loving wife of Richard for 64 years. Dear mother of Stephen (Denise), Lawrence (Kathy), Joseph (Rose), and Lynne (Louis)Polselli. Proud grandmother of Maria, Michael, Jessica, Christopher, Alexandra(Jordan), Christian, Patrick, Jenna, Victoria and Joshua. Sister of Virginia Kanka. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday 3-8pm with a Rosary...
Colleen Helen Kohls
Aug 17, 2019
Kohls, Colleen Helen August 17, 2019 Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Debbie Welles and the late Dennis. Grandmother of Sara Welles, Colleen(John) Liptrap. Great-grandmother of Addisyn and Grace. Mrs. Kohls enjoyed China Painting and was a member of St. James Catholic Church Visitation 4-9 pm Monday, August 26, 2019 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home...
Patricia Ann Walters
Aug 17, 2019
Patricia Ann Walters (Urban), 90, passed away on August 17, 2019, joining in eternity her husband Edward and son John. Patricia (Pat, Patsy, Patrish, Mom, Momsie, Grandma) was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 14, 1929 to Irene and Louis Urban and is survived by her sister, Nancy Stone (Urban). Her spirit carries on in her children and their spouses:...
Lorraine Coleman
Aug 16, 2019
Clara "Lorraine" Coleman August 16, 2019 Age 93. Lorraine was born January 14, 1926 to the late Grace and Oda Killian in Detroit, MI. She married Harrison Coleman August 18, 1945 and they both loved to travel. They lived in Michigan, South Carolina, Florida and finally came back to Michigan. They owned and operated Lorraine Machine Shop together, this was...
Sarafina Evanoff
Aug 16, 2019
Evanoff, Sarafina Age 87 August 16, 2019 Beloved wife of George of 63 years. Loving mother of Linda Bahnmiller, Mark Evanoff and the late Marianne. Grandmother of Stephanie and Ryan Bahnmiller. Dear sister of Rita Barry. Mrs. Evanoff was a U of M Football season ticket holder for many years. She enjoyed the Red Wings, bingo, knitting, dancing, reading and...
Geraldine Edwards
Aug 16, 2019
Edwards, Geraldine E. August 16, 2019 Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of David (JoAnn) Edwards, Mark (Mona) Edwards, Matthew (Cheryl) Edwards, Kathleen (Allen) Ornes, Christopher (Mary) Edwards and 2nd daughter Faith Bodde. Grandmother of Spencer, Bryant, Kelly, Molly and Bailey. Dear sister of Arlene (Robert) Novak, Rosemary Smith and the late Stanley March. Sister-in-law of...
Bernadette Mary Pado
Aug 8, 2019
Pado, Bernadette M. Age 70 August 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert Joseph Pado Jr., Peter Robert Pado, AnnMarie Bernadette (David) Hocher and Tanya Leilani Beresford. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Monica, Leah, Luke, Noah, Jack, Brody, Leilani and the late Kayla. Sister of Brendan, Peter, William, Mary, AnnMarie, Luke, Wanda, Paul, Timothy and the...
Alvin Mckenney
Aug 8, 2019
Alvin (Al) V. McKenney Age 90 On August 8, 2019 Al went home to his loving creator. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Marla (Ralph) and Mark (Kim) Proud grandfather of 5. Al proudly served in the Armed Forces during the Korean war. He was an automotive designer for American Motors and then Chrysler. Al enjoyed playing...
Lindsay J. Harding
Aug 6, 2019
Lindsay J. Harding, age 58, passed away in Novi on August 06, 2019. Beloved wife of Andrew, loving mother of Luke and Sydney, daughter of Hazel and Don, sister of Jill and Peter, and aunty of Ella, Lauren, Chloé and Oliver, and faithful friend to many. A life crowned by grace, with an open heart to help those around her....
Jackson "Jack" William Stegmeyer
Aug 5, 2019
Jackson (Jack) William Stegmeyer, 19, passed away in the arms of his parents and brothers after a courageous fight with cancer. Beloved son of Eric and Lania Stegmeyer and younger brother of Brad and Nick. Cherished Grandson of the late Virginia Mueller and of Kenneth Mueller and of Richard and Joan Stegmeyer and of April Stegmeyer. Nephew of Kim Efrate,...
Minette Lapointe
Aug 3, 2019
Minette LaPointe age 73 January 14, 1946 to August 3, 2019 Beloved wife of the late Romuald C. for 40 years. Dear mother of Romuald J. (Kerry) and the late Mary Ellen. Proud grandmother of Romuald B., Margaret, Rose, and Katharine. Gathering of family and friends will be held Saturday August 10 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River...
Dorothy Rzeczkowski
Aug 1, 2019
Rzeczkowski, Dorothy August 1, 2019 Age 92 Beloved wife of the late John M. Loving mother of Mary Catherine(Douglas) Orrin and Susan (Brian) Lutz. Grandmother of Alisa (Matthew Barkley) Orrin, Ann (Jay Kim) Orrin, Natalie Lutz and Emily (Daniel Handel) Lutz. Dear sister of the late Margaret Eller. Mrs. Rzeczkowski worked in the Auditing Department for the Walgreen's Corporation. She...
Jerry Thomas Coonce
Jul 30, 2019
Jerry is survived by his wife, Jane, of 55 years, beloved children Teresa (Bobby) Mullenax, Tom, and Debi (Scott) Ritter; grandchildren whom he adored, Emma, CJ and Samantha Mullenax; his brother-in-law, Robert (Marilyn) Fox, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was born on June 12, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to Gerald and Louise (James) Coonce. He graduated from Redford Union...
Donna J. Smith
Jul 27, 2019
Smith, Donna Jeanne (Nunnelley) Age 81, July 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Smith Loving mother of David Allen Smith and Deborah Smith Dupree. Grandfather of Danielle Nicole Smith, Hayley Ann Smith, Benjamin Thomas Dupree and Christine Anne Dupree. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donna worked as an executive assistant at Comerica for many years....
Dr. Marc A. Denuccio
Jul 25, 2019
DeNuccio D.O. Marc A. July 25, 2019 Age 58 Beloved husband of Gail of 29 years. Loving father of Sydney (Steve Kemp) DeNuccio, Alec DeNuccio and Blake DeNuccio. Dear son of Jeanette DeNuccio. Brother of Dean (Dianne)DeNuccio. Brother-in-law of Julie (Gerry) Wilk and Denise Cox. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dr. DeNuccio enjoyed fly fishing and fowl hunting....
Patrick P. Paquette
Jul 25, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick P. Paquette announces his passing after a brief illness, on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the age of 78. Patrick will be greatly missed by his wife of 56 years, Janet (Isbell) Paquette and his children, sons: Dennis (Debbie), Michael (Cheryl), Brian (Jenifer) and daughter Maureen (Darren). Patrick was a...
Gail Spring Poole
Jul 25, 2019
Poole, Gail Spring July 25, 2019 Loving mother of Donald Poole and Daniel (Carole) Poole Dear grandmother of Daniel Jr., Christopher and David. Sister of Sandy Whelpley and Alfred (Claudia) Gray. Mrs. Poole enjoyed being a waitress and later retiring from the Royal Oak Post Office where she was a clerk. Gail attended Rochester Hills Assembly of God Church, enjoyed...
Joseph Rinaldi
Jul 21, 2019
When you give love, you get love. The kindness, compassion, thoughtfulness and respect Joe Rinaldi showed for everyone reflected back on him from all those that knew him. Family meant the world to him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had an incredible ability to listen and be present in every conversation. He made you...
Michael Mario Gasparotto
Jul 20, 2019
Michael Mario Gasparotto Age 62 July 20, 2019 Dear husband of Liliana for 34 years. Beloved father of Andrew (Karen), Michelle, and Katie Son of the late Lida and Callisto. Brother of Robert and Ronald (Lisa). Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave. 248 348 1800 Wednesday 2-8pm Funeral service Thursday 11:00am at the funeral home. Inurnment...
Marlene E. Baynes
Jul 20, 2019
Marlene Emily (Scheller) Baynes, age 71. July 20, 2019. Loving mother of Melissa (Jeff) Skvarce. Devoted grandmother of Jeffrey Nicholas, Abigail and Anna. Caring sister of Bruce (Priscilla) Scheller, David (Jody) Scheller and Daniel Scheller. Dear aunt to Sarah, Bethany, Don, Keena and Dan. Daughter of the late Sandy and Rose Scheller. Marlene graduated from Cody High School and received...
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