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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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Betty Alexander
Nov 5, 2018
Betty Jane Alexander born April 20, 1925 passed away at her daughters home in Northville on November 5, 2018 at the age of 93 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her 3 daughters and granddaughter at the time of her passing. Betty was born in Alliance Ohio to Alfonso and Maria Cironi, the 7th of 8 children. She...
Edsel C. Karinen Jr.
Nov 4, 2018
Edsel C. Karinen, Jr. age 63. November 04, 2018. Beloved husband of Corinne J. Karinen for 42 years. Loving father of Edsel C. Karinen III, Justin (Tracy) Karinen, and Ashley (Mike) Bootz. Dear grandfather of Faith and Felicity. Dear brother of Tracey (Cheryl) Karinen, Bonnie (Paul) Oila, Dale (Patrick) Cummings, and the late Mark Karinen. Brother-In-Law of Linda Karinen. Visitation...
Richard A. Bureau
Oct 25, 2018
Richard Arnold Bureau, age 86, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Irene Bureau; sons, Joseph Bureau, David Caskey, Craig Caskey, Reg Caskey; daughter, Robin Evans; brother, Ron Bureau; sister, Donna BelleIsle; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way. He was preceded in death by...
Mabel C. Adler
Oct 23, 2018
Adler, Mabel Cecelia (Nee) Hebert October 23, 2018 Age 100. Beloved wife of the late Richard Adler. Loving mother of Loretta Mailloux,Terry Mailloux, Linda (Nee: Mailloux) Terris and the late Delia. Grandmother of Kim (Gary) Muller, Edward (Pam) Terris, Lisa Rice and Jim Najjar. Great-grandmother of 10 and Great-great grandmother of 2. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents,...
Wayne Michael "Mike" Wrobel
Oct 15, 2018
Wayne Michael Wrobel. May 19, 1954 - October 15, 2018. Wayne, beloved husband and best friend of Debbie. Dearest brother of Cindy (Dan) Ottoni and Judie (John) Thomas. Dear brother-in-law of Marlene (Ray) Gavin, and William Kish. Loving uncle of Amie and Kim Ottoni, Gina, Kristin, Alison,and Evan Thomas, Thomas Gavin, Susan and Jeff Suddeth, Paul Kish, Michael and Michele...
Angelo Zervos
Oct 3, 2018
Angelo John Zervos, October 3, 2018 Age 68 Beloved husband of Deborah ( Fortin-Holdt) for 19 years. Angelo was born to John and Maritsa in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Survived by his first wife Susan Armstrong and their children John A. (Shelly) Zervos, Maritsa A. (Michael) Flaherty and Marilyn L. (Adam) Safford. Step-father to Shawn(Morgana)Holdt. Grandfather of Cadence, Rayvinn, Violet, Cale, Bryndon,...
Robert G. Adema
Oct 1, 2018
Adema, Robert George October 1, 2018 Age 75. Robert was born June 5, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Martha and George Adema. Beloved husband of Audrey Jean (Dery) Adema for 54 years. Loving father of Scott R. (Annette) Adema and Jeffery A. (Julie) Adema. Grandfather of Brooke M., Nolan S., Jenna M. and Jacqueline E. Adema. Dear...
Harry William Copley
Sep 28, 2018
Copley, Harry W. Age 89 September 28, 2018 .Loving husband of the late Barbara (Davis)Copley . Dear brother of William G. Copley, Byron R."Dick" (Lois) Copley and the late Thomas E. Copley, Marion E. Dunn and James C. Copley Jr. Also survived by numerous family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Ellen and James C. Copley Sr....
Mary Annette Sheill
Sep 27, 2018
Mary Annette Sheill, age 59. September 27, 2018. Memorial & Celebration of Life in honor of Mary Annette Sheill on Saturday October 13, 2018 from 6:00 PM -9:00 PM at Baker's of Milford, 2025 South Milford Road, Milford, 248-685-0505. For anyone who may want to make a charitable donation in honor of Annette, please find information below on the Disney...
Richard "Dick" Smith
Sep 27, 2018
Smith, Richard Franklin "Dick" Age 82 September 27, 2018. Beloved husband of Donna Jeanne (Nunnelley) Smith. Loving father of David Allen Smith and Deborah Smith Dupree. Grandfather of Danielle Nicole Smith, Hayley Ann Smith Benjamin Thomas Dupree and Christine Anne Dupree. Dear brother of Mary Lois Miller and the late Robert Westbrook Smith. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Richard...
Iolanda Szecsku
Sep 22, 2018
Iolanda Szecsku Age 93 September 22, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Sandor. Dear mother of Alexander (Theresa) and Irina (Joe) Arpasi. Proud grandmother of Irene (William) Borden, Raymond, Alex, and Robert (Barbara). Great grandmother of Tommy, Andy and Lillian. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday 11:00am until the Funeral Liturgy at Noon. The interment...
Mark Joseph Haddad
Sep 21, 2018
Mark Joseph Haddad age 56 September 21, 2018 Beloved husband of Antoinette (Toni) for 15 years. Stepfather of Jennifer (C. Michael) Furstenau, and David Seguna. Son of Marlene (Phillip) Jackson and the late John Haddad. Devoted Papa of Alyson and Madelyn. Brother of John, Richard (the late Clara), Stepbrother of Paul (Lauren) Jackson. Devoted friend of William Bechtel. Also survived...
Marissa Nicole Ziegler
Sep 19, 2018
Marissa Nicole Ziegler Age 30 September 19, 2018 Beloved wife of Brian. Dear daughter of Lynn and David Oates. Loving Sister of Lauren Oates and Brian (Angela) Oates. Cherished Granddaughter of Walter and the late Jo Paliwoda and the late Kenneth and Joan Oates. Daughter in law of Chris and Pat Ziegler. Sister in law of Kevin (Nicole) Ziegler and...
Joseph L. Smith
Sep 18, 2018
Joseph "Joe" L. Smith, age 76. September 18, 2018. Beloved husband of Lorraine A. Smith for 48 years. Loving brother of John (Frieda) Smith, James (Mary Ann) Smith, Jerry Smith, and Christine (James) Heidt. Dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith retired from the Detroit Fire Department as an Arson Investigator. Visitation at...
Rose A Kohler
Sep 14, 2018
Kohler , Rose A–Age 92, September 14, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Willard Kohler. Dearest mother of Vera Stano, Willard (Leticia Stewart) Kohler and Martin (Deanna) Kohler. Grandmother of Philip(Bethany)Keys, the late Michael Keys, Jacquelyn (Nick)Rizzo, and Leslie(David)Bermudez. 9 great grandchildren: Savannah, Nicholas, Brenden, Sydney, Aria, Adyn, London, Logan, and Landen. Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 from...
Madalyn Carol Mcclary
Sep 14, 2018
McClary, Madalyn Age 76 September 14, 2018. Born August 16, 1942 in Ferndale, MI to the late Aurelia and Harry Gavin. Beloved wife of the late David McClary (4-30-2018). Loving mother of Kathy (Benjamin Martinez) Madonia and Mark (Paula Cole) Madonia. Grandmother of Tracy Dunigan and Michael Dunigan Jr. Madalyn attended Michigan State University , was a member of Brightmoor...
Masaaki Narita
Sep 8, 2018
Masaaki Narita, age 63. September 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Yumiko. Visitation Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi, 248-348-1800 from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
June Elizabeth Griffith
Sep 3, 2018
Beloved June Elizabeth (Stanfill) Griffith,93, left the earth Monday morning September 3rd, 2018 into the arms of Jesus. Born and raised in Loyall Kentucky, she spent motherhood and her adult life as a proud Michigander with a southern drawl. June was well traveled and gifted at sharing stories. Her southern hospitality made her home of over 40 years in Dearborn...
William "Bill" Polselli
Sep 2, 2018
Polselli, William "Bill" September 2, 2018 Age 74. Beloved husband of Diana for 55 years. Loving father of Kimberly (Dr. Bill) Bateman and William (Dorene) Polselli. Grandfather of Amber (Dr. Adam) Vieder, Aaron (Gabby) Polselli, Jacob Polselli and Zachary Polselli. Great-grandfather of Madelyn and Oliver Polselli and Grayson Vieder. Dear brother of Andrew (Georgette) Polselli, Joseph and James Polselli. Mr....
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