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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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Harry Ward Tackabery Jr.

Harry Ward Tackabery Jr.

Nov 1, 2017

Tackabery, Harry W. November 1, 2017 age 87. Beloved husband of Ruth. Devoted father of Susan Tackabery of Brighton and the late James. Harry was born November 17, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to the late May and Harry Sr. Mr. Tackabery was a Veteran of the United States Air Force where he was a radar operator. He worked as a...

Zefferina Marchesotti

Zefferina Marchesotti

Oct 28, 2017

Marchesotti, Zefferina October 28, 2017 age 97. Beloved wife of the late Rino Vincenzo Marchesotti. Mother of the late Delfino Marchesotti. Loving mother-in-law of Laura Marchesotti. Grandmother of 3. Great-Grandmother of 7. Step-great-grandmother of 4. Step-great-great-grandmother of 3. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters. Zefferina enjoyed puzzles, playing cards and spending time with her family....

Jeanette "Jan" Berninger

Jeanette "Jan" Berninger

Oct 28, 2017

Berninger, Jeanette "Jan", Age 86. October 28, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Beachamp and William Berninger. Loving mother of Connie (Dan) Wollschlager, Barbara (Barry) Webber, Jim Beauchamp and the late Michael Beachamp (April 10, 2016). Dear grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 15, and great-great-grandmother of 2. Visitation at the Hope Lutheran Church, 39200 W. Twelve Mile Road, Farmington...

Frank J. Buffone

Frank J. Buffone

Oct 25, 2017

Beloved Husband of the late Carmella for 60 years. Dear Father of John(Mary), Theresa(Neil)Russell, & Joanne Buffone ( the late Larry Ptasinski) Proud Grandfather of Heather, Brea, Nicco. Brother of John Buffone and the late Helen Coccia, Rosie Burek, Gloria Takash, Frances Buffone. Graveside services with Military Honors will be on Tuesday October 31, 2017 11:00am at Oakland Hills Cemetery....

Kay M. Schmid

Kay M. Schmid

Oct 22, 2017

Kay Monica Schmid (Carter) 81 died Sunday October 22, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 61 years Robert their children Cindy (Rod), Ken (Leola) Schmid and Laurie Wante; her sister Lana Wingerson (Carter); four grandchildren and many friends. She was born and raised in Detroit. As a teenager, she was a champion speed...

Krystal D. Hamilton

Krystal D. Hamilton

Oct 21, 2017

Hamilton, Krystal Age 39. October 21, 2017 Loving mother of Baely, Poet, Preston, Quinten and Lily. Daughter of Daryl Koop, Antoinette (Frank) Ottaviano, Kandy and Reginald Buckland. Sister of Teena, Nicholas and Lauren Buckland. Granddaughter of Barbara Buckland. Memorial Service 5 PM Thursday, October 26, 2017 with visitation 4-5 pm at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave. Novi,...

Marion E. Grigg

Marion E. Grigg

Oct 19, 2017

Marion E. Grigg, age 65. October 19, 2017. Beloved wife of Edward Grigg for 36 years. Loving mother of Lauren Grigg and Trevor Grigg. Daughter of the late Leonard and Arlene Hartman. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Monday, October 23, 2017 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Instate Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at...

Mary I. Cleary

Mary I. Cleary

Oct 16, 2017

CLEARY---Mary Irene (Donka) Cleary passed away peacefully October 16, 2017, in Wixom, Michigan. Mary was a devoted mother and wife who was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on August 4, 1927 to Louis Donka and his wife, Elizabeth (Toth), Romanian immigrants who came to America to find the dream their children ultimately lived. After graduating from Northeastern High School in...

James A. Morgan Jr.

James A. Morgan Jr.

Oct 13, 2017

James A. Morgan, Jr., age 75. October 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Donna J. Morgan for 56 years. Loving father of Kelly Heatherly, Trina (Jim) Mueller, Morgan Kruizeng, and Jim Morgan. Dear grandfather of Meghan, Kasey, Sidney, Malachi, Quillian, Milo, and Gwen. Brother of Jean Pietryzk, and Cheryl D'Angelo. Mr. Morgan worked his way to First Class Stationary Engineer thru...

Julie Dawn Moore

Julie Dawn Moore

Oct 12, 2017

Moore, Julie D. October 12, 2017 Age 51. Beloved wife of Kevin J. Moore for 25 years. Loving mother of Ryan and Conner. Dear sister of Michael Brooks Jr. Daughter of Michael T. Brooks and Faye Sylvester. Survived by nieces and nephews and friends. Julie enjoyed life and her family and friends were very precious to her. Memorial visitation 2-6...

Eleanor "Ellie" Dorothy Copley

Eleanor "Ellie" Dorothy Copley

Oct 9, 2017

Eleanor D. Copley age 83 October 9, 2017 Born February 11, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Caroline(Bragiel) Langa Beloved wife of Bill for 62 years. Dear mother of Linda McKiddie, Billy (Dawn), Susan (Bob) Hocking and John (Maryann). Proud grandmother of Brad (Carrie), Jason, Greg, Heather (Wes), Alex (Danny), Christopher, Lance, Allyssa, Jacob, and Luke. Step...

Henry C. Jones Jr.

Henry C. Jones Jr.

Oct 8, 2017

Henry "Hank" C. Jones, Jr., age 88. October 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Jones for 65 years. Loving father of Linda (Jeff) Reichard, Laurie Jones-Gierlach, and Gary (Cindy) Jones. Dear papa of Becky, Joe (Emily), Dana, Stacie (David), Lindsey, Aaron, Kaitlyn, Karly, and great grandpapa of 8. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555...

Paul William Mcdonough

Paul William Mcdonough

Oct 5, 2017

Paul William McDonough Age 74 October 5, 2017 Beloved husband of Kathy for 49 years. Dear father of Marilyn, Karen and Katie. Proud grandfather of Austin Fundaro, Jacob Fundaro, Rachel Mertz, Michael Mertz, Jr. and Delaney Begley. Brother of the late Barbara Wyzlic. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Sunday 3-8pm. In state at St James...

Dolores B. Bober

Dolores B. Bober

Oct 3, 2017

Bober, Dolores B. October 3, 2017 age 88. Dolores was born June 11, 1929 in Detroit to the late John and Veronica Zakrzewski. Beloved wife of the late Alfred(2008). Loving mother of Ronald(Paulette) Bober. Grandmother of Marissa and Michael. Also survived by her sister Rita Palka. The family gratefully acknowledges all the love and support of nephew and niece: Rod...

Jennifer J. Garringer

Jennifer J. Garringer

Oct 2, 2017

Jennifer Garringer tragically left this world for a better one, the morning of October 2, 2017, at the age of 31. Her journey was cut short but the "sunshine" she spread will continue to live on through her family, many friends and co-workers. Living and working in a troubled world filled with one crime scene after another, up to and...

George G. Wilke

George G. Wilke

Oct 2, 2017

Wilke, George G. October 2, 2017 Age 78. Beloved husband of Christine (Miedlar) for 57 years. Loving father of Linda Wilke, David (Peggy) Wilke, Karen(Cornelius) Robens and Brenda Wilke. Grandfather of Alexandra, Tori, Michael, Annika, Elisabeth, Claire and Julia. Dear brother of Dolores Green, Shirley Head, Frank (Jane) Wilczewski and Alice Friend. Mr. Wilke was a draftsman and part owner...

Dorothy Jane Dunkerley

Dorothy Jane Dunkerley

Sep 25, 2017

Dorothy J. Dunkerley Age 101 September 25, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Joe. Dear mother of Jay (Joyce) and Alan (Kathy). Proud grandmother of Erin, Stacey, Jon, Adriene, Kelly, Alan, Jason and Jenny. Great Grandmother of Evan, Owen, Wesley, Bryan, Audry, A.J., Jack, Josie and Maggie A celebration of life for Dotti will be held September 14 1:30pm Belmont...

Roseann Iannotti

Roseann Iannotti

Sep 25, 2017

Roseann Iannotti Age 70 September 25, 2017 Beloved sister of the late Vince. Dear sister in law of Jan. Loving Aunt of Weston (Kelly) and Nick (Kristy) . Great Aunt of Madison, Bradley, Chloe, Nathan and Gianna. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Friday 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy at 11:00am. Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery

Michael Bernard Flanagan

Michael Bernard Flanagan

Sep 24, 2017

Michael Bernard Flanagan, age 90. September 24, 2017. Mike Flanagan was born in Clonbern, Ireland in 1927. He came to the USA as a young man and married Rose O'Hare. Shortly after the wedding he was shipped out to Korea where he served honorably for 16 months during the war. Once paperwork was completed he was sworn in as a...

Elsie A. Gouine

Elsie A. Gouine

Sep 22, 2017

Elsie A. Gouine, age 78. September 22, 2017. Loving mother of Randy (Kim) Gouine, Scott Gouine, Wendy Mauntel, and Richard (Tanya) Gouine. Sister-In-Law of Nancy Resetar. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Monday, September 25, 2017 from 1:00 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the American...

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