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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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Mark S. Torongo
Apr 17, 2019
Torongo, Mark S. April 17, 2019 age 58. Loving father of Mitchell and Kevin Torongo. Survived by his better half, Laura Kramer. Dear brother of Michael Torongo and Patrick (Kim) Torongo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Elizabeth Torongo. Mark was employed at DealerPro where he was a consultant for servicing the car dealership service departments....
Anna Marie Telep
Apr 14, 2019
Anna Marie Telep Born March 14, 1934 Died April 14, 2019 Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Preceded in death by her husband Alexander Mother of Karen, Susan, Janice (Ron) Buck, Judi (James) Jankowski Grandmother to Nicholas (Holly) Buck, Joshua (Jessica) Buck, Jason (Nina) Jankowski, Lucas Buck (Becca), Jenna Jankowski Great Grandmother to Ella, Jade, RoxAnna, Raven, Rylie Loving...
Tina M. Certo-Herd
Apr 11, 2019
Tina Marie Certo-Herd, age 48 passed away on April 11, 2019 with family close to her side. Tina is survived by her husband Nathan, children Jayla and Dominik, her mother Janet, and brothers Jamie (Mary Sue), Russell, Anthony, and many nieces and nephews, In-laws Steve, Lani and Nathan's siblings. Family and friends are invited to gather at O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral home,...
Robert "Bob" John Formella
Apr 10, 2019
Robert "Bob" J. Formella of Northville passed away on April 10, 2019. Mr. Formella is survived by his four children; John, Patty, Dana (Steve), Rob, four grandchildren; Brooke, Shannen, Amber, Lauren, one brother; Carl (Sharon) Formella, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, and many nieces, nephew. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia J. Formella. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral...
Betty Lou Weideman
Apr 8, 2019
Weideman, Betty April 8, 2019 Betty was born on April 27, 1927, in Batavia, Illinois, to Virginia and Emil Benson. Two sisters and two brothers have all pre-deceased Betty, as did her husband, Bob, who she married in 1948 ahead of graduating with a B.S. in piano from Depauw University's School of Music. Betty and Bob had three children: Paul...
Lorene "Butch" Smith Jr.
Apr 4, 2019
Smith, Lorene E. "Butch" April 4, 2019 Age 71. Survived by his partner of 41 years Lynn Spencer. Loving father of Shannon Morgan. Dear grandfather of Shane and Matthew Morgan. Brother of Judy Ledford, Corrine(Al) Johnston, George (Jill) Smith, Thomas (Donna) Smith, Gladys(Terry) Wilson and the late Lisa Smith. Butch was born December 15, 1947 in Ferndale, MI to the...
Delphine Suspeck
Apr 4, 2019
Delphine H. Suspeck, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Louis Suspeck for 65 years. Loving mother of Marla (William) Gorman, Gary (Krystyna) Suspeck, Linda (Brian) Cullen, and Todd (Laura) Suspeck and the late Jeffrey Suspeck. Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Matthew, Andrew, Emily, Joseph, Andrea, Melissa, John, Rachel and Daniel. Great-grandmother of Brooklyn,...
Mary Drzewiecki
Apr 4, 2019
Drzewiecki, Mary Age 93 April 4, 2019 Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Margaret (John) Roebuck and Tom (Janet) Drzewiecki. Dear grandmother of Sean(Becca), Brian(Tracey) and Kevin(Kim). Great-grandmother of Collin, Brennan, Luke, Ally and Meghan. Dear sister of the late Rose, Gene and Sam Fras. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1925 to the...
William Walter Bowman Iii
Apr 3, 2019
On Wednesday April 3, 2019, William (Bill) Walter Bowman III, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 92. Bill was born on September 26, 1926 in Topeka, KS to William Walter Bowman II and Ethel Hawk. Bill served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 until 1947 then earned a B.A. Degree at William Jewel College in...
Thomas Patrick Brown
Apr 3, 2019
Thomas Patrick Brown, age 82, passed on April 3, 2019 in Royal Oak. He is survived by his beloved wife for 54 years, Barbara, his children; Tim (Jennifer) Brown, Patty (Tim) Seibert, Katie Williams-Campbell, Molly (Kevin) Johnson, and James (Tairon) Brown. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and his sisters; Barbara (Jim) Lopiccolo, & Mary Ellen Nickodemus. Mr. Brown...
Annamae V. Berels
Apr 2, 2019
AnnaMae V. Berels, age 97, passed on April 2, 2019 in Novi, Michigan. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800, on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Jenene M. Kozinski
Apr 2, 2019
On April 2nd at age 55, Jenene Michele Kozinski passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at her home in South Lyon, MI after a courageous battle with cancer. Jenene was born on July 2nd, 1963 in Trenton, MI. She is survived by her children, Nicole (Nick) and Brad, her grandchildren, Gracie and Myla, her ex-husband/long time friend, Matt, her...
Shirley Stein
Apr 2, 2019
Stein, Shirley M. April 2,2019 Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loving mother of Theodore (Kathy) Stein, Robert Stein, Sandra (Gery) Kloiber, Kathleen (John) Hrit and Karen Albert. Grandmother of Jill (Dave), Erica (Antwan), Jason, Stephanie, Allyson, Megan, Michael and Lexi. Great-Grandmother of Allyson, Colin, Austin, Lincoln and Hudson. Dear sister of the late William and Harold Bose....
Anthony James Desilvio
Mar 31, 2019
Anthony James De Silvio, age 95, died on March 31, 2019 with family close to his side. He was born July 7, 1923 in Warren Ohio to Savino and Carolina Di Silvio. Anthony served during WWII for four years, being in both the Merchant ' Marines and the US Navy. He made six transatlantic crossings and also served on the...
Patrick Henry Philbin
Mar 30, 2019
Patrick Henry Philbin age 65 March 30, 2019 Beloved husband of Kathy. Beloved father of Gordon and Kristen. Brother of John (Mary), Fred and the late Christopher. Pat's passion was his family, golf, and telling stories. There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met is the embodiment of how Pat lived his life. Visitation for Pat will...
Karie Roberta Ann Moody
Mar 28, 2019
Karie Roberta-Ann Moody Age 43 March 28, 2019 Beloved wife of Michael Devoted mother of Olivia Ann. Sister of Matt (Denise) Bywater, William (Tonya) Bywater and Pam (the late Bill Barkley). Sister in law of Mark (Kathryn) Moody, Charles (Marybeth) Moody, Matt Moody. Daughter of the late Robert and Pat Adams Daughter in law of Charles R. and Marilynne Moody....
Lee H. Majors
Mar 28, 2019
Majors, Lee H. March 28, 2019 Age 89 Beloved husband of Charlotte for 69 years. Loving father of Lynn(Tom), Laurie(Jeff), Donna(Shawn) and David. Grandfather of Jayme, Drew, Max, Chelsea, Carly(Kenneth) Joshua and Jessica. Great-Grandfather of Kailyn and Morgan. Extended grandchildren Kristen and Kevin, Great grandchildren Reece, Shawn,Charle, Mirabel and Rosie. Lee was born July 21, 1929 in Detroit, MI to...
Wayne R. Ball
Mar 27, 2019
Wayne R. Ball, passed on March 27, 2019 at the age of 95. Wayne was born on February 25, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII. Wayne was a retiree from Chrysler Corp where he served as manager of Government Sales. Over the years he was involved as a professional square...
Timothy James Dowd
Mar 27, 2019
Timothy "Ted" Dowd Age 85 March 27, 2019 Ted was born in Detroit on January 27, 1934 to the late Michael and Margret (O'Brien). After he served in the US Army, he joined the Detroit Police Department and retired from the Homicide Division of Squad 7 after over 25 plus years on the force. In 1962 he married Sharon, they...
Thomas J. Troske
Mar 27, 2019
In Loving Memory of Thomas Joseph Troske. Tom, aged 85, died peacefully on March 27, 2019 at Fox Run Retirement Community in Novi, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dee, his children: Ann Rohr (Matt), Janet Steigerwald, and Thomas M. Troske (Denise Graye). He is also survived by grandchildren Stephanie, Daniel, Theresa, and Brad. Tom...
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