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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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David "Dave" Colin Mackay
Feb 4, 2017
MacKay, David February 4, 2017 age 67 formerly of Saginaw. Husband of Joan. Dear Brother of Margaret (James) Peterman and Katherine MacKay. Survived by brother in laws and sister in laws, Mary Wenzel, Lee(Linda) Wenzel, Joyce Wenzel, Maxine(Bruce) Rigg , Dennis Wenzel and Kevin Wenzel. Mr. MacKay retired from Delphi after many years of service. He was an avid bicyclist...
Patrick Joseph Mitchell
Feb 3, 2017
Mitchell, Patrick J. February 3, 2017 Age 86 Beloved husband of Mary Ann (Miller) of 60 years. Loving father of Teri (Al) Mizzi, Karen (Tony) Piecoro and Cheryl (George) Kacan. Grandfather of 7. Dear brother of John Mitchell and the late Aloysius and Daniel Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell loved reading and spending time with his family. Funeral liturgy 10:30 am Monday,...
Janet Lee Rebone
Feb 3, 2017
Janet Lee Rebone, age 74. February 3, 2017. Loving sister of James (Nancy) Reitmyer, Betty Lewerenz, Ben (Sherry) Reitmyer, and Janet Cuthbertson. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, and many great nieces, nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held...
Dennis Edward Higgins
Jan 31, 2017
Higgins, Dennis Edward January 31, 2017 Age 59. Husband of Silvia Higgins. Father of Erik and Kristine Higgins. Son of Edward and the late Eileen Higgins. Brother of Nancy(Ronald) Carroll and the late Patrick. Uncle of Andrew and Keith. Also survived by sister-in- law Zan Higgins. Dennis loved to golf. Private family services were held. Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
Robert "Bob" J. Law
Jan 26, 2017
Law, Robert J. "Bob" January 26, 2017, Age 88 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Annette M. (Parent) Law of 55 years. Loving father of Kevin (Julie) Law, Amy (Troy) Schafer, Daniel Law and the late Joseph Law. Papa of Kate, Allison and Luke. Dear brother of Mary McHugh. Mr. Law was a Veteran of the United States Army and was...
Mary Ellen Kelley
Jan 22, 2017
Mary Ellen Kelley, age 93, passed away on January 22, 2017. Mary Ellen was born on January 14, 1924. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Dear mother of Mary Ann (Mike) Toaz, Mike (Susan), Denise (Paul) Dow, and Kevin (Connie). Proud grandmother of Megan, Carrie, Katie, Kelley, Erin, Matthew, Mark, Melissa, Andrew, Kyle, and Angela. Great-grandmother to 17. Dear sister...
Philip Reilly
Jan 22, 2017
Philip Reilly, 19, passed away at the University of Michigan CS Mott Hospital on January 22, 2017 after a 15 month valiant battle with leukemia. He was a proud 2015 graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School who was a happy and healthy young man in his first semester of college when he was unexpectedly diagnosed with very high risk...
Jason William Darga
Jan 21, 2017
Jason William Darga Age 31 January 21, 2017 Dear father of Logan William. Beloved son of Scott (Denise) & Cindy (Bruce) Truran. Brother of Adam Scott. Gathering of family and friends will be at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday 3:00pm until 8:00pm. Memorial Mass will be on Friday January 27, 2017 10:00am at St. Williams Church...
Margaret Eileen Hauser
Jan 19, 2017
Margaret Eileen (Toomey) Hauser, 90, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Brighton Gardens senior living facility in Northville Township, MI. Born in 1926, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edwin and Elma Toomey. She was married 50 years to Robert Hauser, who passed in 2002. She and her husband lived in Garden City, MI for...
Leo Garczynski
Jan 18, 2017
Leo Walter Garczynski, 80, of Alva, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017, after a long bout with Parkinson's. Leo was born August 1, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Helen Garczynski. He attended Coolidge Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan, then Our Lady Gate of Heaven, and later graduated from St. Theresa High School. He finished his education at...
Barbara T. Brock
Jan 17, 2017
Barbara Louise Thomson Brock, 72, passed away January 17, 2017. Barb is preceded in death by her identical twin Marjorie Linder, and parents Thelma and DeLacey Thomson. Barb is survived by her husband, Arthur J. Brock, Jr., daughter Michele (Randy), three grandchildren Lucy, Violet and Henry Sly, and her brother Doug (Anita) Thomson. She considered herself the luckiest girl when...
Erica Mason
Jan 16, 2017
Erica "Astourian" Mason Age 52 January 16, 2017 Beloved wife of Craig for 28 years. Dear daughter of the late Edward and Mary "Kachadourian" Astourian. Memorial gathering at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Saturday 1:00pm until the Celebration of Life at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Erica's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society...
Enid L. Dobbert
Jan 15, 2017
Dobbert, Enid Louise January 15, 2017 Age 96 of Commerce Twp. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd L. Dobbert. Loving mother of Duane (Joyce) Dobbert, Marlene (James) Kukuzke, Richard (Jennifer) Dobbert and Deborah (Robert) Gerhardt. Grandmother Kelly Jones, Lisa Campanella, Bryan Kukuzke, Dawn Kukuzke-Thayer, Christopher Gerhardt and Todd Gerhardt. Great-Grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Evelyn Palliaer and...
Victoria Lee Harpster
Jan 14, 2017
Harpster, Victoria Lee January 14, 2017 Age 88. Beloved wife of Benjamin F. Harpster Jr. Loving mother of Timothy Harpster, Richard A. (Maryann) Harpster, Robert Harpster and David (Evelyn) Harpster. Grandmother of Isaiah Harpster. Dear sister of James Petosky and the late Florence Watson and Kathryn Rozenkrantz. Visitation 2-8pm Friday, January 20, 2017 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand...
Daniel D.J. Bastien Jr.
Jan 11, 2017
Bastien, Daniel D.J. Jr Age 17 Suddenly at home, January 11, 2017. Loving son of DiAnn and Daniel Bastien Sr. Dear brother of Blaise, Cameron, Max, CiAnna, Andrew Vincent and Danielle Jordan. Grandson of John and Diann Gregory and Veronica Dourllard and the late Andrew Vincent. Great-grandson of Wesley and Shirley Caccia. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Carol Marzolf
Jan 10, 2017
Carol Marzolf Age 83 January 10, 2017 Beloved wife of James for 64 years. Dear mother of Paul (Connie), Steve, Diane (Jon) Hougaboom, Jane (the late Bruce), Jim, Gerard, Andy (Sheila), Cathy (Craig) Detavernier, Don (Juan), Mike (Cari) Proud grandmother of 25 and great grandmother of 9.5. Sister of Joyce Clark and Elsa See. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home...
Kathleen J. Dunn
Jan 9, 2017
Dunn, Kathleen January 9, 2017 Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Donald H. Loving mother of Donna (Paul) Wells, Thomas (Lorraine) and Anita (Brian) Wagoner. Grandmother of Steve, Lindsay, Julie, Brian, Kathleen, Alexander, Lee, Andrew and Eric. Great-Grandmother of Kaden, Carter, Griffen, Talon, Alaina and Ethan. Dear sister of Madelyn (Orville) Miller and Joann (John) Stout. Sister-in-law of Joyce...
Mary "Kate" C. Morrissey
Jan 6, 2017
Kate Morrissey (nee Mary Catherine Langan) January 6, 2017 Age 95 Preceded in death by Donald, her beloved husband of 63 years. Also preceded in death by her son, Patrick (d. 2010). Cherished mother of Patrick (Chris) Morrissey, Kathleen (Alan) McBroom, Maureen (Craig) Morgan, and Michael (Franc Baliton) Morrissey. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Peter) Ruggero, Meredith (Merrick) MyCue, Michael (Brittani)...
Walter Sobczak
Jan 5, 2017
Walter Sobczak Age 81 January 5, 2017 Beloved husband of the late Marcella. Dear father of Ellyce (Warran) Lineton, Christopher and Stephen. Proud grandfather of Lauren and Grant. Brother of Patricia (Joseph) Pitts. Memorial gathering at Holy Family Church 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi ,Monday, January 16, 2017 from 10:00am until the funeral Liturgy at 10:30am Donations in memory of Walter may...
Anthony "Tony" Manzella Jr.
Jan 2, 2017
Manzella, Anthony Jr. "Tony" January 2, 2017 age 84 of New Hudson. Beloved husband of Carol of 53 years. Loving father of Don(Jennifer), Michael(Cassie) and Karen Soule`. Grandfather of Olivia and Brandi. Great Grandfather of Nicholas. Preceded in death by brother, Jack Manzella. Mr. Manzella was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. Tony...
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