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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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Rene Wm. Sopher
Mar 10, 2019
Sopher, Rene W. March 10, 2019 Age 81 Beloved husband of Ann of 51 years. Loving father of David Sopher. Dear brother of Janis Peak, Kim (Robert) Wemer, Bruce (Nancy) Sopher, Barry (Merih Uctum) Sopher and the late Vicki Sopher. Rene graduated from University of Iowa. Mr. Sopher retired from Ford Motor Company where he was a Labor Relations Supervisor...
Marie Cortina Siroskey
Mar 10, 2019
Marie Cortina Siroskey Age 96 March 10, 2019 Marie was born in Ripi, Italy on March 7, 1923 to the late Luigi and Rosa (Mariani) Cortina. The family emigrated to the USA when Marie was 7 years of age to Chicago, Illinois. Marie went on a short vacation to Saugatuk, Michigan where she met John Siroskey. They were married in...
Nancy Tisch
Mar 8, 2019
Nancy Tisch 72 passed away on March 8, 2019. Her children Lisa (Mark) Griesemer, Rich, and John survive her, with her former husband Richard. She was an adoring grandmother to Justin, Caitlyn, and Brandon. Sister of Jackie (Gary) Czerniak, Jeri (Willie) Washburn and the late John. She is also preceded in death by her parents John and Virginia (Machnik) Migda....
Cl Tuning
Mar 6, 2019
CL Tuning, age 60. March 06, 2019. Beloved husband of Cindy Tuning for 16 years. Dear brother of Ed (Nancy) Tuning, Charles Tuning, and Merle Tuning. CL is also survived by some nieces and nephews. Mr. Tuning worked for Angelo's Landscaping Supply for 22 years. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800, Sunday, March 10,...
Debe Lyke
Mar 2, 2019
Debe Lyke, age 68. Beloved wife of Larry Lyke for 47 years. Loving mom of Thomas (Katherine) Lyke and Kevin Lyke. Dear Nana of Lacey, and Brady. Daughter of Helen Marilyn and the late William Murphy. Sister of William (Gail) Murphy II, Jennifer (John) Beckerman, and Bridget Murphy. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800,...
Walter Henry Caiger Iii
Mar 1, 2019
Walter H. Caiger III, age 72. March 1, 2019. Loving Husband of Judy Caiger. Father of William (Stephanie) Caiger, Carl Caiger, Richard (Karen) Caiger, Ronald (Angela) Smith, and Damien Caiger. Grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 14. Brother of Brian (Ann) Caiger, Valrie (Frank) Kemp, Paricia Caiger, and the late Don Caiger, Robyn Caiger. Gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...
Robert Francis Czak
Feb 25, 2019
Robert Francis Czak Age 81 February 25, 2019 Beloved husband of Judith. Step father of Edward (Mary Ann) Roney, Christine (Scott) Smith. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Victoria, Cara, Edward, and Robert. Great grandfather of Jaden, Ashton, Abel, Aria and Edward. Brother of Victoria (Ronald) Monroe. The family will receive friends at St. James Church 46325 W. Ten Mile Novi on...
Lida Gasparotto
Feb 20, 2019
Gasparotto, Lida Age 88 February 20, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Callisto. Loving mother of Michael(Liliana) Gasparotto, Robert Gasparotto and Ronald(Lisa) Gasparotto. Grandmother of Andrew(Karen), Michelle, Anthony, Vincent, Katie, Nicholas, Gina and Julia. Dear sister of the late Elsie Fantin and Silla Paris. Lida was a member of the Venetian Club. Visitation 2-8 pm Sunday, February 24, 2019 at...
Mary Camilla Pfeffer
Feb 18, 2019
Mary Camilla MacDonell Pfeffer passed away peacefully Monday evening February 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 11, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, the fourth of five children to Alexander Camillus and Margaret Eloise (Armstrong) MacDonell. Mary Camilla graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Windsor, Ontario where she and her sisters were student boarders. As an assistant...
Patrick Joseph Logue
Feb 17, 2019
Patrick Joseph Logue February 17, 2019 Beloved husband of Anne Reilly-Logue and the late Elsie. Dear father of Patricia (Edward) Pilchowski, Elizabeth, Brian (Marlene), Patrick, Anne (Tom) Barrett, Patrick (Kristine) Zitny and Victor (Alisa) Zitny. Proud grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 15. Brother of Denis Logue. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Friday February...
Joann Elizabeth Kelly "Josie"
Feb 16, 2019
Joann "Josie" E. Kelly age 88, passed away Saturday February 16, 2019 in Northville. Born in Detroit, April 28, 1930 to Col. Elmer J. Jantz and Elizabeth Frey. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence M. Kelly. Dear mother of Michael (Maureen Collins) & the late Patrick. Loving Grandmother of Matthew (Erin Cook), Colleen and Brigid and Great-Grandmother of Maxwell. Josie...
Gordon E. Griesemer
Feb 14, 2019
Gordon Edward Griesemer Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who was foundational to his family, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and wife, on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Gordon was born on June 14, 1937 in West Bend, Wisconsin, the son of Raymond and Ruth (Held) Griesemer, both of whom precede him in passing. Gordon...
Mildred "Millie" Lobb
Feb 13, 2019
Lobb, Mildred "Millie" was born on February 16, 1943 in Hamtramck, MI to the late Priscilla and Joseph Chordich. She grew up on Gill Road in Farmington, MI where she attended school and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1993 with a Masters Degree in Social Work. Millie worked in the Hartland High School Administrations Office, Livingston County Job...
James Dunn
Feb 13, 2019
Dunn, James "Jim" February 13, 2019 Age 69. James was born March 13, 1949 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Henry and Marjorie Dunn. Beloved husband to Polly Sinclair. Loving father of Alysia (Brandon) Walsh, Melanie (Sean) Loewe, James (Mike Baker) Dunn and Murphy. Grandfather of Brooklyn, Grace, Connor, Olivia and Jack. Dear brother of Tommy, Gail, Patricia and Maureen....
Helen "Pat" Gilhooly
Feb 8, 2019
Helen "Pat" Gilhooly Age 85 February 8, 2019 Beloved wife of the late John Patrick. Dear mother of Dennis (Lori), Keven (Jackie), Mary (Steve) Long, John (Renee), Anne (Dale) Merrill and Patricia (Joe) Lopez. Proud grandmother of Melissa, Erica, Angela, Carolyn, Ryan, Andrew, Danielle, Christopher, Amanda, Megan, Alec, Drew, Scott, Jack, Gabriel, Grace and Kieren. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...
Alfred J. Giehrl
Feb 8, 2019
Giehrl, Alfred "Al" Age 84 February 8, 2019. Alfred was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 24, 1934 to the late Martin and Margaret Giehrl. He is survived by his beloved wife Jo Ann of 55 years, his loving children John (Dianne) Giehrl, Marie (Michael) Chmiel and Anne Giehrl. Grandfather of Michael, Jacqueline, Christine, Caroline and Catherine. Dear brother of...
Keith Tappan Jr.
Feb 8, 2019
Keith Tappan Jr, Age 52 October 20,1966 - February 8, 2019 Dear father of Ross Joseph, Leah Margaret and Ava Claire. Former husband of Carol. Son of Joanne Tappan and Keith (Kathleen) Tappan. Brother of Kelly (Gary) Daroczy and the late Kevin Joseph. Uncle of Karie and Gary (Sarah) great uncle of Tyler. Keith will also be missed by Amy...
Harold F. Capion
Feb 7, 2019
Capion Harold F. February 7, 2019 Age 99. Mr. Capion was born April 20, 1919 in Skoshoved, Denmark to the late Louie and Anna (Jorgensen) Capion. He was the beloved husband of the late Alma of 56 years. Loving father of Philip Capion. Grandfather of Jaclyn and Erik. Great-grandfather of Mason. Dear brother of Lillian (Ed) Atwood and the late...
Philas Joseph Kelly
Feb 7, 2019
Philas J. Kelly Philas Kelly was born in the small hamlet of Amhic Harbor Ontario, July 30th, 1913 and passed away at age 105 on February 7, 2019. Philas spent his early years with his parents in Parry Sound. In 1923, his family moved to Detroit and settled in the Holy Trinity, Corktown area. Philas graduated from Southwestern High School...
Benjamin Franklin Harpster Jr
Feb 5, 2019
Benjamin F. Harpster Jr. 94 February 5, 2019 Benjamin was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1924 to the late Benjamin Franklin Harpster Sr. and Grace (Hilliard). When he was 17 his father gave him permission to join the US Navy and he served in WWII. He served aboard the USS Ulhmann as a Gunners Mate Second Class...
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