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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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Janet Louise Hildebrand

Janet Louise Hildebrand

May 26, 2017

Janet Louise Hildebrand, age 75, former resident of Detroit and Sterling Heights, passed away at her home in Walled Lake on May 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lyle Edwin Hildebrand; loving mother of Brian (Lesley) Hildebrand and Julie (Harvey) Rippy; proud grandmother of Brandon, Joshua and Sarah Rippy, and Luc, Marc and Eric Hildebrand; sister of Sharon Larson...

Phyllis Elaine Hennessy

Phyllis Elaine Hennessy

May 25, 2017

Hennessy, Phyllis E. May 25, 2017 age 90 Of Grand Blanc. Phyllis was born April 13, 1927 In Pontiac, Michigan to the late Edna (Roy) and Earl Knapp. She was raised in Sylvan Lake and attended Pontiac Central High School. She married Edward Hennessy on May 10, 1947 and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2005. She is...

George David Bogosian

George David Bogosian

May 25, 2017

Bogosian, George, age 86, resident of Novi passed away on May 25, 2017. George was born on September 3, 1930 in Highland Park to the late Harry and Josephine Bogosian. He grew up in the south side of Dearborn and graduated from Fordson High School. He went on to study marketing at Wayne State University. George married his dearest, Joann,...

Mr. Anthony Schipani

Mr. Anthony Schipani

May 25, 2017

Anthony (Tony) Gene Schipani Age 84 May 25, 2017 Beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann for 54 years. Loving father of Cindy Schipani (Robert Vantil), Rose (Brian) Boyle, Linda ( the late William) Shoemaker, Marilyn (the late Mark) Schumaker, Debra (Paul) Rainey and Mary (Michael) Hauswirth and the late Cheryl Schipani. Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of...

Roy M. Giacobone

Roy M. Giacobone

May 23, 2017

Giacobone, Roy M. May 23, 2017. Age 86 Beloved husband of Audrey Ann. Loving father of Deby(Jerry) Cothery, Mike(Carrie) and Gary(Beth). Grandfather of Nicole, Philip, Christopher, Eric, Jamie, Lauren and Tim. Great-grandfather of Ryleigh, Anthony, Katrina, Timothy and Zander. Preceded in death by his parents, Domenic and Mary Giacobone. Mr. Giacobone was a Veteran of the United States Army during...

Lynn Howard Barber

Lynn Howard Barber

May 22, 2017

Barber, Lynn Howard of Novi May 22, 2017 Age 89, formerly of Bloomfield Hills. Born November 29, 1927 to the late James and Lillian Barber. Beloved husband of Marianne for 65 years. Loving father of Richard (and the late Kim) Barber and David (Veronika) Barber. Grandfather of Laura (Michael) Rose and Trever. Great-grandfather of Emily and Alyssa Rose. Dear brother...

Dale S. Yake

Dale S. Yake

May 21, 2017

Yake, Dale S. May 21, 2017. Age 54. Beloved husband of Lisa (Yates) for 29 years. Loving father of Nathan (Laurie), Daniel and Lauren. Dear son of Douglas and Eunice Yake. Brother of Mark and Kevin(Debbie). Visitation 6:00 pm Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Northville Christian Assembly of God, 41355 W. 6 Mile Rd., Northville with a funeral service at...

Robert A. Marten

Robert A. Marten

May 21, 2017

Marten, Robert A. May 21, 2017 age 91. Beloved husband of Marion E. for 70 years. Loving father of Christina Austin and the late Cynthia Lankston. Grandfather of Kimberly and Nicole Austin. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Erna Marten, sister, Helen Strauch and brother, Arthur Marten. Mr. Marten was a Veteran of WWII in the Army Air Corps....

Janet Catherine Reising

Janet Catherine Reising

May 20, 2017

Janet C. Reising, age 79. May 20, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Reising for 58 years. Loving mother of Richard C. (Susan E.) Reising, Deborah J. Voetberg, Susan B. (Steve) Magner and the late Catherine M. Reising. Dear grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 2. Sister of John Fraser, Margaret (Bill) Weber, and Mary Diskin. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan...

Michael Allen Weaver

Michael Allen Weaver

May 20, 2017

Weaver, Michael A. May 20, 2017 Age 34. Loving son of Greg and Mary Beth Weaver. Dear brother of Teresa(Eric) Ozog. Uncle of Benjamin, Lucy and Teddy. Grandson of Margaret Sullivan and the late Paul "PJ" Sullivan. Preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Jean Weaver. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Also survived by Maureen "Mo" Weaver. Michael...

Alfred Wilford Priebe

Alfred Wilford Priebe

May 19, 2017

A sad day today, as we lost another member of "the Greatest Generation". Alfred "Al" Priebe, age 96, passed away peacefully in Safety Harbor, Florida. Born in Detroit in 1920 to Arthur and Theresa Priebe, he raised his family in Redford Township, Michigan. Al served in the Navy in the Pacific during WW2, after marrying Irene Priebe. Before her passing,...

Kevin Charles Conser

Kevin Charles Conser

May 18, 2017

Kevin Charles Conser, age 17, suffered a sudden brain injury this week and passed away on May 18, 2017. He attended Oakland Opportunity Academy School and would have graduated next year. Kevin was the son of Mary Alice Flanagan-Conser, and James (Christine) Conser; grandson of Gail Conser, Ron (Gail) Plunske, and the late Rosemary Flanagan. He is survived by his...

Dorothy J Shook

Dorothy J Shook

May 15, 2017

Shook, Dorothy J May 15, 2017 age 89. Beloved daughter of the late Guy and May Shook. Dear sister of the late Betty Linklater and Helen Wilkenson. Aunt of Paige Barson, Douglas(Charis) Linklater, Mark(Dawn) Linklater, Richard(Sue) Wilkenson and Bob Wilkenson. Ms. Shook was a teacher in the Novi School District for many years. Visitation 10-1pm Friday May 19, 2017 at...

Thomas Peter Lafave

Thomas Peter Lafave

May 15, 2017

Thomas Peter Lafave, 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away on May 15, 2017. Lafave is the son of May M. and Joseph Lafave, and was originally born in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas had a passion for the hospitality industry which he displayed during his time as a business owner. He owned not only one, but he owned two restaurants. For...

Mark A. Schilling

Mark A. Schilling

May 11, 2017

Schilling Mark A. May 11, 2017 Age 59. Loving husband of Rebecca(Pressel) of 27 years. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Dolores Schilling. Son-in-law of Thomas and Kathleen Pressel. Survived by many brothers and sisters. Mark was a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. Mr. Schilling enjoyed bowling and is in the Michigan...

Elizabeth Jeanette Pinkelman

Elizabeth Jeanette Pinkelman

May 10, 2017

Elizabeth "Jean" Pinkelman, a long time resident of Northville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 10 at age 82. Born to Josephine and Celsus Kirwan, Jean grew up in Detroit, attending St. Brigid Catholic School, Precious Blood Grade School, Immaculata High School, and the University of Detroit. Jean met Frank Pinkelman at a cabin on Pine Lake when...

Robert R. Hilliard

Robert R. Hilliard

May 8, 2017

Robert R. Hilliard, age 88. May 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. Hilliard for over 60 years. Loving father of Marie Harrington, Deborah (James) Noe, Michelle (Robert) Loveland, Diane (Mark) Ciotti, Carol (Peter) Begin, and Annette (Michael) Plant. Proud grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Ken (Fran) Hilliard, Peggy Hilliard, Joan (George)...

Margaret Beattie Sneath

Margaret Beattie Sneath

May 7, 2017

Sneath, Margaret B.(Turnbull) Age 90 May 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Albert Sneath Sr. Loving mother of James (Kathy) Sneath, Albert (Vickey) Sneath Jr., Vicki (Andy) Lawrence, Larry (Lisa) Sneath, Lori (Jeff) Koziara and Margi (Jerry) Brandemihl. Daughter of the late James and Agnes Turnbull. Grandmother of 13 and Great-grandmother of 18. Dear sister of Elizabeth (John) Suprosky,...

June Rose Lloyd

June Rose Lloyd

May 4, 2017

Lloyd, June Rose May 4, 2017 age 90. Beloved wife of the late John Blair Lloyd. Loving mother of Dennis (Joan) Lloyd and Tim Lloyd. Grandmother of Patrick, Shaun, Angela, Heather and Sandra. Sister of Carol Perry and Delores Atkins. Daughter of the late Louis and Irma Snover. Visitation 2-7 pm Monday, May 8, 2017 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home...

Linda L. Schaible

Linda L. Schaible

May 2, 2017

Linda L. Schaible, age 69. May 2, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert "Bob" Schaible for 29+ years. Loving mother of Stefanee Harris. Dear grandmother of Logan Baker. Sister of Joanne Phillips, Betty Nash, and Richard Phillips. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi Friday, May 5, 2017 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Funeral Service will...

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