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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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Mary Elizabeth Igelsrud
Sep 3, 2017
Mary E. Igelsrud, 94, Novi, died September 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Arthur and devoted mother, she was born in Washington, DC to Michael and Elizabeth Egan. She is survived by daughter Ann Walsh and son-in-law James Walsh of NYC, daughter Karen Igelsrud and son-in-law Akin Toker of Jacksonville, FL, daughter Patricia Igelsrud of Farmington, MI, daughter Kristin...
Stanley Marvin Owen
Sep 2, 2017
Owen, Stanley Marvin September 2, 2017 Age 91. Beloved husband of June (Lark) Owen. Loving father of Sandra(David) Price, Sandy Piggott and the late Gerald Owen. Father-in-law of Tammie Owen. Stepfather of Nancy Lark, Bob(Anne) Skowronek and Tom Skowronek. Grandfather of 8 Great-grandfather of 6 Step-grandfather of 8 Step-great-grandfather of 5 Preceded in death by brothers David and Clifford Owen...
Judith Ann Marmalad
Aug 29, 2017
Marmalad, Judith Ann, age 76, passed away at home on August 29, 2017. Judith was born in Detroit on July 15, 1941 to Frank and Maureen Vogel. She spent her youth growing up in Detroit and graduated from Mercy High School. Judith met the love of her life, Allen Marmalad, in Southfield. They hit it off instantly and were married...
Florence Frances Voight
Aug 28, 2017
Voight, Florence Frances August 28, 2017 Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Voight Sr.. Loving mother of Arthur A. Jr. and Jim(Susan) Voight. Grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 8 and great great-grand mother of 3. Dear sister of Theodore Fritz Jr., Geraldine Diakow and Diane (George) Brown. Mrs. Voight worked in the insurance industry for many years....
Donald Angus Burrell
Aug 28, 2017
Donald Angus Burrell, 81 of Novi, MI passed away at Providence Park Hospital on August 28, 2017. He was born in Detroit and raised in Livonia graduating from Bentley High School and Eastern Michigan University. He spent his career in sales with his last 24 years working for Xerox Corporation. After retiring, he moved to Traverse City where he resided...
Bernard E. Laabs
Aug 27, 2017
Bernard "Bernie" Laabs of Novi, Michigan died on August 27th in the comfort of his own home. He was born to Bernard and Edna Laabs on January 14th,1928 in Wausau Wisconsin. He was a proud Wausau High School Lumberjack, where he was class president and a member of the basketball and football teams. He spent his summers working at the...
Jean C. Hoerle
Aug 26, 2017
Jean Hoerle (age 90) joined the heavenly choir of angels on Saturday, August 26, 2017. She died as she lived, with a smile for all who were caring for her and a spirit and determination to overcome all obstacles. This made her an inspiration to all who knew her. She leaves behind 5 children, Terri Martin (Greg), Mark Hoerle (Colleen),...
Roberta L. Kushman
Aug 24, 2017
Roberta L. Kushman, (nee Meyer), age 99 August 24, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Stanley for 53 years, and mother of the late baby Anne. Survived by children John (Marlene), James (Valerie), Steven (Patricia), Nancy, and Cynthia (Steven) Hawn. Also survived by grandchildren Nathaniel (Debbie Wan) Kushman, Elizabeth Kushman, Timothy (Lauren) Kushman, Eric (Erica Cannell) Kushman, Daniel Hawn, David...
Allison Kaczmar Yee
Aug 23, 2017
Yee, Allison Kaczmar August 23, 2017 Age 27. Loving daughter of Frank and Anita (Kaczmar) Yee. Dear sister of Laura. Survived by her "nana". Also survived by Fiance` of Jason Carter. Allison held a Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan. Being an animal lover she volunteered at the Humane Society, was an avid tennis player and...
Merlene "Jean" Walters
Aug 19, 2017
Merlene "Jean" Walters, age 84, passed away on August 19, 2017. Jean was born in Osborne, Kansas on February 20, 1933 to the late Floyd and Merle Jacobe. She was preceded in death by siblings Floyd Jr., Juanita, James, Robert, Charles and Jackie. From the very start, Jean was a strong and independent woman. During her youth in Kansas she...
Patrick Rooney
Aug 17, 2017
Patrick Rooney, age 77. August 17, 2017. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Preceded in death by parents Luke and Agnes (Neave) Rooney. Survived by wife of 40 years, Jean (Rybicki) Rooney; sister Jeanette (William) Willoughby; niece Cheryl (Walter) Henson; nephew William Willoughby; great niece Jeanette; great nephews William and Andrew. Patrick was a lifelong golfer, a recipient of the Edmonds Golf...
Judge John Robert Kirwan
Aug 17, 2017
John R. Kirwan Age 89 August 17, 2017 Beloved husband of Helen (Collins) for 54 years. Dear father of Mary Helyn (Ryan) O'Hara, Kathleen (Brett) McMillen and Colleen (Michael) Brady. Proud Papa of Johnny, Colleen, Kate, Patrick and Declan. Brother of Joseph (Mary Ellen) and the late Jean (Frank) Pinkelman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Special family...
Concetta Celia
Aug 16, 2017
** PLEASE NOTE A CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR THE FUNERAL LITURGY ON MONDAY*** Concetta Celia, age 90. August 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Alfio. Loving mother of Agata(Bill) Meyers, Salvo(Shelly) Celia, Gregorio (Debby) Celia and Grace Fierro. Grandmother of 10 and Great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Angela Bolzan and the late Nino Rasa. Sister in law of...
Cecilia M. Centretto
Aug 16, 2017
Cecilia M. Centretto, age 68. August 16, 2017. Loving mother of Christy (Chris) Kondogiani, Cathy (Paul) Stabile, and Gina ( Tony Marino) Centretto. Dear daughter of John R. and Elizabeth Fitzsimmons. Grandmother of Alyssa, Joey, Triston, Kelsey, Libby, Lexi and Ava. Sister of Michael Fitzsimmons, Mary Lukowski, and Theresa Richardson. Instate Monday, August 21, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church,...
Swarup Saha
Aug 13, 2017
Swarup Saha was born on June 14th, 1969 in Calcutta, India to Sova Rani and Naba Kumar Saha. He has a younger sister Swasati Saha. Our beloved Swarup arrived in the United States in 1995 after graduating from Calcutta University with a degree in Physical Therapy. Shortly after his arrival Swarup established himself as a clinician par excellence, entrepreneur, social...
John O'Dowd Regan
Aug 10, 2017
John O'Dowd age 49 of Royal Oak, Michigan, passed away on August 9, 2017. beloved son of John R. (aka Jack) and Helen M. Regan. Dear brother of Annemarie (Jeffrey) MacLean, Christine (John) Rademacher, Colleen (Michael) O'Brien. Graduated in 1987 from Catholic Central High School and in 1991 graduated from James Madison College at Michigan State University in Lansing. John...
Joann Rachwal
Aug 7, 2017
Rachwal, Joann B.(Rake) Age 74. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving Mother of Daniel (Melissa) Michael, Jr., Susan (Bart Petrella) Mason, Sharon Evans, Scott (Sherry) Rachwal and Cheryl (David) Milstein. Dearest Grandmother of Adam, Justin, Chad, Lauren, Kayla, Tyler, Daniele and Joe. Dear sister of Dorothy Krzyaniak and the late May Czubko. Sister-in-law of the late Harry Krzyaniak and...
John P. Cunniffe Iii
Jul 30, 2017
Cunniffe, John P. III July 30, 2017 Age 42. Loving finance` of Amanda Edwards. Dear father of Nicholas and Brandon. Brother of Juliet and Erin Cunniffe. Son of Janet (Marovich) and John P Cunniffe II. Grandson of Marie Cunniffe. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. John had a Bachelor Degree from the University of Michigan in Business Management....
Jonathan Richard Lichorobiec
Jul 29, 2017
Lichorobiec, Jonathan R. Age 27. Passed away in Chicago, IL on July 29, 2017. Beloved son of Richard and Rochelle; dear brother of Melissa (David) Gough, Benjamin, and Nicholas; cherished grandson of Betty Ravary; loving uncle to Lukas; proud dog dad to Dexter; beloved nephew and cousin to many. Jonathan studied at the University of Michigan. He was a successful...
Thomas Gerald Sitko
Jul 28, 2017
Thomas Gerald Sitko Age 69 July 28, 2017 Beloved husband of Christine for 47 years. Dear father of Denise (Matthew) Sweeney. Proud grandfather of Karli and Riley. Brother of the late Christine Lidgey. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi 248-348-1800 Monday 3-8pm. Instate at St. Williams Church 531 Common Street Walled Lake Tuesday from 9:30am until...
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