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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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Keith Tappan Jr.

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

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

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

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...

Patricia "Patty" M. Gates

Patricia "Patty" M. Gates

Feb 1, 2019

Patricia "Patty" M. Gates, age 59. Loving mother of Jordan (River) Gates, and Hannah (Christopher Heldt) Gates. Dear grandmother of Layla Gates. Sister of Ken Carter and Robert Carter. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 on Monday, February 4, 2019 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM with a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM. Instate...

Helen A. Gallagher

Helen A. Gallagher

Jan 31, 2019

Gallagher, Helen Age 85 January 31, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Debbie (Paul) Burns, Mike (Ann) Gallagher and the late Tom Gallagher. Mother-in-law of Denise Gallagher. Grandmother of Nicole (James) Hughes, Pat (Lisa) Burns and Cody Gallagher. Great-Grandmother "Triple G" of Colt, Matthew and Gibson. Dear sister of Kay Kastens, Ed (Barb) O'Connor. Mrs. Gallagher...

David Livingston Brown

David Livingston Brown

Jan 26, 2019

David Livingston Brown, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Joliet, Illinois; the son of Rev. Jesse W. and Harriet (Newkirk) Brown, who both tragically died in a car accident when Dave was 27 years old. Dave graduated from Canton High School (Canton, IL) in...

Agatha Anna Conti

Agatha Anna Conti

Jan 22, 2019

Conti, Agatha A. January 22, 2019 Age 89. Beloved wife of Ralph. loving mother of Ralph Jr. Conti, Judy Conti, Jo Ann Conti, Blaise (Deborah) Aggie (Jeffrey) Reimann, Maria Conti, Joseph Conti and the late Mark Conti. Grandmother of Nicole, Lindsay, David, Agatha Molly, Ella and Jett. Great-grandmother of Jonah, Victoria, Arianna and Henry. Dear sister of Ann Marie "Sis"(James)...

Shirley J. Voytek

Shirley J. Voytek

Jan 21, 2019

Shirley J. Voytek, age 89. January 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William J Voytek Sr. Loving mother of Bill Voytek Jr, Karen Fratto, Debbie Fratto, and Nancy Diroff. Dear grandmother of Danielle Madril, Erica Boulangee (Bill Voytek) Michael Laura, Robert Laura, Brian Laura, Rick Laura (Karen Fratto), Joey Fratto, Jamie Fratto. Debbie & Bernie Fratto, Vinny, Robert, Danny&...

Ken Bixby

Ken Bixby

Jan 20, 2019

Ken (Kenyan) Bixby passed away Jan. 20, 2019 after a six-month illness. Loving husband of sixty-two years to Marge. He is survived by Marge; their four children: Karen (Norm Ledgett), Chris (Cindy), Kathy (Bucky Jones), Greg (Kelly); and nine grandchildren: Katrina, Steven, Adam, Eric, Megan, Stephanie, Brian, Ryan, and Joel. He also leaves behind seven great grandchildren: Everlee, Alyssa, Cailynne,...

Henry D. Aprahamian

Henry D. Aprahamian

Jan 20, 2019

Henry D. Aprahamian age 92 January 20, 2019 Henry was born in Detroit Michigan on August 27, 1926 to the late Sarkis and Trouanda (Yacoubian). He joined the United States Navy after his mother signed permission and he served in WWII. Up on his return he became a CPA and started his own company. He is the beloved husband of...

Nancy Marie Croad

Nancy Marie Croad

Jan 19, 2019

In Memory of Nancy Marie Croad Obituary for Nancy Marie (née Howells) Croad Nancy Marie Croad, 79, of Syracuse, NY, formerly of Buffalo, entered unto rest at the home of her son in Novi, MI on Saturday, January 19, 2019 after a 10-month courageous and defiant battle with cancer. Her daughter, daughter-in-law, and two grandsons were by her bedside. She...

Barbara C. Grisinger

Barbara C. Grisinger

Jan 19, 2019

Barbara ("Barb") C. Grisinger, 86, of Fox Run, Novi, Michigan, left us January 19, 2019. A requiem mass will be held at 10am on Sunday, January 27, at St. Francis D'Assisi Church, 4500 Wesson St. Detroit. Born November 22, 1932 in Detroit, Barbara grew up in the St. Francis D'Assisi parish which she loved dearly. She was an executive secretary...

Lenor Rose Haas

Lenor Rose Haas

Jan 18, 2019

Lenor R. Haas Age 91 January 18, 2019 Beloved wife of the late John C. Haas, Jr. Dear mother of Audrey Montgomery, Judy (Bill) Sentoiuski, Fran (Michael) Simney, John C. (Renee) Haas III. Proud grandmother of five. Sister of Audrey Gillett. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Saturday January 19, 2019 11:00am until the celebration of...

Timothy L. Lanson

Timothy L. Lanson

Jan 17, 2019

Lanson, Tim January 17, 2019 Age 56. Born April 14, 1962 in Livonia, MI to the late Joseph and Audrey Ziembroski. Beloved husband of Laura A. (Baker) of 20 years. Loving father of Christal Wood. Dear brother of Cathy Seccia, Michael (Brenda) Ziembroski, Mary Jo (Keith) McKenzie, Joseph (Kim) Ziembroski and the late Daniel and Ernest Ziembroski. Tim loved to...

James A. Leonard

James A. Leonard

Jan 14, 2019

James A. Leonard, Age 99 ½ January 14, 2019 James was born in Detroit on June 18, 1919, to the late Frederic and Catherine (Lazarus). He graduated from Henry Ford Trade School in 1937. He started J.I.C. Electric with William H. Pew in 1949 and worked until his retirement in 2002. He married Helen R. (Sullivan) in 1945 and she...

William Glenn Copley

William Glenn Copley

Jan 12, 2019

Copley, William G. Age 86, January 12, 2019. Born February 18, 1932 in Detroit to the late James C. Sr and Ellen (Kanzius) Copley. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor "Ellie" Copley (10-9-2017) for 62 years. Loving father of Linda McKiddie, William M. (Dawn) Copley, Susan (Bob) Hocking, and John (Maryann) Copley. Proud grandpa of Brad (Carrie), Jason, Greg, Heather...

Judith E. Whelan

Judith E. Whelan

Jan 8, 2019

Whelan, Judith E. (Fleming) Age 77 of Northville, MI peacefully went to heaven on January 8, 2019. Judy was strong in her faith, a student of life who worked in many small ways to make the world a better place. Judy will be loved and missed by her children, Julie Whelan, Jim (Jill) Whelan, Pat (Anne) Whelan, Theresa (Andy) O'Brien...

Maryann F. Cook

Maryann F. Cook

Jan 5, 2019

MaryAnn Cook MaryAnn went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019. She was born in Dallas, Texas on June 7, 1929 and raised by Bert and Ethel (Sutton) Smith. MaryAnn attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and graduated with a degree in Theology and Education. Her life was devoted to serving the Lord she loved. She married...

Robert Wilson Baublitz

Robert Wilson Baublitz

Jan 5, 2019

Robert Wilson Baublitz "Bob" Age 77 January 5, 2019 Dear father of Ed (April), Terry Lynne Markowicz and Eileen Elliott. Brother of Charlsie, Bill (Karen), Donna (The Late Brian) Falardeau and the late Marilynn Dilworth. Proud Grand Father of Jeremy, Dana and Trisha. Bob's family will receive friends on Friday January 11, 2019 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand...

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