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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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Carol A. Jerue
Mar 25, 2017
Jerue, Carol Ann, age 89, passed away in Novi on March 25, 2017. Carol was born in Detroit on October 19, 1927 to the late Thomas F. and Evelyn J. Anderson. She met the love of her life, Richard A. Jerue, as a young girl. The two married after high school and shared over 66 years together. Carol will be...
Gerald Willow
Mar 25, 2017
Gerald Willow Age 90 March 25, 2017 Beloved husband of the late Rose Marie (Stewart) for 54 years. Loving father of Beverly (Robert) Hatcher. Proud grandfather of Becky (Ben) Rapp, Ryan Hatcher (Justin Cambridge) and great grandfather of Audrey and Sawyer Rapp. Uncle of many wonderful nieces and nephews. Jerry was a member of the USMC during WWII and fought...
Isobel Eva Mckay
Mar 23, 2017
MCKAY, Isobel Eva – Died peacefully on Monday, March 23rd, 2017 at the age of 98. At the time of her death, Isobel was a resident of Northville, Michigan. Isobel was born Isobel Eva Howlett in London, Ontario, the daughter of Chester and Isobel Howlett. Isobel was preceded in death by her parents; Thomas McKay, her husband of over 50...
Charles E. Cain
Mar 21, 2017
Charles E. Cain Age 84 March 21, 2017 Beloved husband of Dorothy for 64 years. Dear father of Dianna Furlong and the late Gregory. Father in law of Shelley (Rick) Bogusky. Proud grandfather of Christy (Chris) Wilson, Katie (Josh) Donnelly, Daniel, Keegan, and Nolan. Great grand father of Charlotte and Nora. Brother of Elizabeth LaFonsiee, Louie (Mary Frances ) Cain,...
James M. Heffernan, Sr.
Mar 20, 2017
James M. Heffernan, Sr., age 92. March 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joanne Heffernan for 34 years, and Mary Helen Heffernan for 17 years. Loving father of James M. (Colleen) Heffernan, Jr., Betsy (Ted) Lambert, Joe (Doreen) Heffernan, Mike Heffernan, Mark Heffernan, and stepfather of Susan (Brian) Deuby, Thomas (Helene) Ryan, Brent Ryan. Dear grandfather of Scott, Brandon,...
Jeffrey A. Bertoia
Mar 20, 2017
Jeffrey A. Bertoia Age 57 March 20, 2017 Beloved husband of Cynthia. Loving father of Michelle Martin (Joe Burbo), Carlo (Brandi) and Maria. Dear son of Joann and the late Richard. Proud grandfather of Annabelle. Brother of Douglas (Cathy). Uncle of Marisa and Matt. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi Thursday 2-8pm. In state at St...
Wanda Pizzorni
Mar 20, 2017
Wanda Pizzorni Age 92, March 20, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Renzo. Loving mother of Pete"Pietro"(Debbie) Pizzorni, Rita (Pierino) Bozzini, Lawrence Pizzorni and Cathy (Doug) Bertoia. Proud Grandmother of Teresa (Scott) Moazzen, Carlo Pizzorni, Andrew (Kristen) Bozzini Nadia Bozzini, Hanna Pizzorni, Sophia Pizzorni, Marisa Bertoia and Matt Bertoia. Great grandmother of Charlie and Hunter. Dear sister of Pete(Carol) Albanelli...
William L. Moore
Mar 15, 2017
William L. Moore, age 87. March 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Donna M. Moore for 59 years. Loving father of Mark (Sue) Moore, and Diane (Bill) Crawford. Dear grandfather of Colin, Courtney, Kelsey, Will, and Brendan. Brother of James (Donna) Moore. Mr. Moore is also survived many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue,...
Valerie Muraco
Mar 14, 2017
Valerie Muraco, age 70. March 14, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank V. Muraco for 49 years. Loving mother of Brian (Traci) Muraco, Paul (Jessica) Muraco, and the late Frankie Muraco. Dear grandmother of Jackson, Jacob, Sophia, Anderson, and Noah. Daughter of Josephine Wramp and the late Herbert Wramp. Sister of Linda (Dale) Irvin, Juanita (the late Patrick) Kiley, Laura (James)...
Fr. Daniel J. Murphy
Mar 11, 2017
Fr. Daniel J. Murphy Age 87 March 11, 2017 Beloved son of the late Daniel and Margaret Murphy. Dear brother of Frank J., Mary (Robert) Keller, and the late Eileen (George) Drotar. Proud uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Fr. Murphy is also survived by many cousins and friends both here and in Ireland. Fr. Murphy...
Ronald Andrew Kane Sr.
Mar 9, 2017
Ronald Andrew Kane, Sr. 1948-2017 Ron Andrew Kane, Sr. passed on Thursday night, March 9th, 2017 at the age of 68. Ron was born on November 19th, 1948 in Rochester, PA. He worked in the steel industry in Pennsylvania and Michigan for over 40 years, and he enjoyed his work. Ron loved to watch his grandchildren grow up and he...
Gillian L. Tybinka
Mar 7, 2017
Gillian L. Tybinka March 7, 2017 Dear wife of Thomas for 45 years. Beloved sister of the late Gary Griffin. Niece of Marlin Griffin. Cousin of Vickie Griffin and Judy Eftakhar. Sister in law of Judy (the late Tom) Williams, Karen (Carl) Frampton, Carol (Jerry) Frink and the late Timothy Tybinka. Proud Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at...
Marie Therese Lahr
Mar 1, 2017
Marie Therese Lahr (Frey) March 1, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Gilbert M. and the late Edward E. Frey. Beloved mother of Edward E. (Mary), Greg T. (Elaine) and Sue M (Ronald) Berry. Proud grandmother of 11 and Great grandmother of 14. Sister of Robert Wittstock. Visitation will be Saturday March 11, 2017 from 2:00pm until the funeral service...
Richard J. Grzywacz
Mar 1, 2017
Richard J. Grzywacz, age 84. March 1, 2017. Beloved husband of Karen A. Grzywacz for 40 years. Loving father of Annette Douglas, Linda Simonsen, Richard (Tammy) Grzywacz, John (Kim) Grzywacz, Kim (Chuck) Mayle, Christopher (Sailaja) Grzywacz, and the late Sharon Feyes. Dear grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of many. Brother of Ronald (Sharlene) Grzywacz, and the late Edward Grzywacz....
Arlayne B. Lewis
Mar 1, 2017
Lewis, Arlayne B. March 1, 2017 Age 86. Beloved wife of Herbert of 63 years. Loving mother of Pamela (Bill Wellborn) Vingsness, Susan Flynn and Krista (Jim) Lewis-Bissell. Grandmother of 5 and Great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Frank (Margaret) Madsen and Marilyn Grable. Mrs. Lewis was a Teacher in Dearborn Twp. and Librarian at Livonia Senior Center. Memorial...
Richard "Dick" Mcdevitt
Feb 24, 2017
Richard Edward McDevitt, age 88, suddenly, February 24, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Lea Elizabeth Keating. Loving father of Christine (Steve), Eileen , Maureen , Richard, (deceased) Anne, and David. Brother of Mary Reid, Betty (Ollie) Boss, and Sr. Mary McDevitt, I.H.M, (Nancy). Brother-in-law of Tom Keating (Jan) Beloved Grandfather of Brandon and Ryan Potocsky. Significant other of Audrey...
James "Jim" Ponder
Feb 24, 2017
Ponder, James L. "Jim" Age 48 February 24, 2017 Beloved husband of Kelly of 23 years. Loving father of Alexis and Madison. Dear son of Pamela and the late James T. Ponder. Step-son of Lynda Ponder. Brother of Janet(Tom) O'Connell, Tim, Melissa(Scott) Barret. Son-in-law of Albert and Nancy Chargo. Brother-in-law of Jackie(Darrin) Plys. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Also...
John V. Krowk
Feb 23, 2017
John Krowk, age 92. February 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor Krowk for 64 years. Loving father of Barbara Jean (Thomas) Hodge, Larry (Toni) Kramer. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey (Kasey) Hodge, Andrew Hodge, Courtney (Tyrone) Allen, Taylor Kramer, and great grandfather of 6. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800 Sunday, March 5,...
Jean T. Schicker
Feb 18, 2017
Jean T. Schicker, age 91. February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Don" Schicker for 59 years. Loving mother of Kathy (Jim) Mitchell, Don (the late Pam) Schicker, Bob (Deborah) Schicker, Ed (Theresa) Schicker, John (Vickie) Schicker, and Joe (Jill) Schicker. Dear grandmother of Dave, Julie, Erin, Josh, Mike, Eric, Elise, and great grandmother of Caitlin, Isabelle, and...
Shirley G. Riach
Feb 18, 2017
Shirley G. Riach, age 92. February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George M. Riach for 60 years. Loving mother of Paul (Mary Ann) Riach, and Hugh Riach. Dear grandmother of Lisa (Jessie Sandoval) Riach, Craig Riach, and great grandmother of Sophia Sandoval and Gabrielle Sandoval. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi Saturday, February...
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