All Obituaries

TESSIER, LOUIS HENRY, age 82, of Clarkston, passed away January 30, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1940, in Grafton, VT, son to the late Ralph and Elizabeth Tessier (nee Bennett). Loving husband of Marva for 60 wonderful years; dear father of Louis Henry Jr. (Ramona) Tessier and Nanette (Craig) Hefner; proud grandfather of Ethan (Samantha) Tessier, Seth Tessier, Heather (Steve) Licari, Brooke Hefner; great grandfather of Katelynne, Kasen, Thomas, Eloise and Tessa; brother of Marion Saunders,...

McDAVID, NANCY K. (née Kay) of Waterford, formerly of Holly and Farmington Hills, passed peacefully surrounded by her family January 27, 2023 at 93 years of age. Loving wife of the late Fred H. “Hal” McDavid and the late Donald S. Nisbett; dear mother of Melissa (the late Bob) Huntoon, Geoff (Carrie) McDavid, and the late Kerry (Kevin) Lathrop; grandmother of 7; great grandmother of 3. Born in Evanston, IL, Nancy earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State...

LESSENTHIEN, LIONEL HENRY GEORGE JR., age 91, of Waterford, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Summit, New Jersey, son to the late Lionel Henry George and Edith Lessenthien. Loving husband of Janice for 65 years; dear father of Sharan Peters, Laura Lessenthien and Lee (Cheryl) Lessenthien; proud grandfather of Evan Lessenthien, Rachell (Ethan McCracken) Peters, Eric Peters and Irene Lessenthien. Lionel served his country in the United States Army. He worked and...

VORNDAM, WILLIAM JOSEPH, age 77, of Waterford, formerly of Allen Park, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1945, in Highland Park, Michigan, son to the late Clarence and Emma Vorndam (nee Guitar). Loving husband of the late Linda Balog for 22 years; dear father of Marie (Kevin Brachear) Vorndam; proud grandfather of Zackery (Kayleigh Smith) Garcia, Wayne (Nicole Herman) Brachear and Lauren (Tyler Ruiz) Brachear; great grandfather of Garrett and Cameron; brother of Edna...

PERKINS, THOMAS K. of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly February 1, 2023 at 73 years of age. Loving husband of Cathy (née Green) Perkins for 40 years; dear brother of Larry (Kathleen) Perkins, Virginia Perkins, and the late Dennis Perkins. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Barbara (née Laskey) Perkins. Born in Detroit, Tom earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University and had a 40 year career in banking retiring from Michigan Commerce as vice...

RAPPUHN, WILLIAM of Waterford, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at home after a long battle with prostate cancer on February 2, 2023 at 79 years of age. Loving husband of Marilyn (née Ball) for 61 years; cherished father of Debbie (John) Barrett, William A. (Gina) Rappuhn; grandfather of Sara, Zachary (Tina), Josh (Taylor), Mikayla, and Connor; great grandfather of Mckenzie, Riley, and Rhemi; brother of Fred (Lois) Rappuhn, Linda (Richard) Baker, Shirley (Richard) Ogden,...

HILLIARD, MARGARET ANN, age 81 of Ortonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1941 in Pontiac to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Musson) Feist. Margaret was a selfless and giving woman who was proud of her independence. She enjoyed her yardwork and keeping her house clean and organized. She had a deep love for Elvis Presley and going to classic car shows, but more than anything she cherished her family. Margaret is survived by her sons: Rick (Sandra)...

BOSS, SALLY ANN, age 91 of Clarkston, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Pontiac to the late Doyal and Beatrice (Carlsen) Jones. Sally was a longtime member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, but most of all loved her family. Sally is survived by her three children and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph F. Boss, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Monday, February 6, 2023 at...

ZEMNICKAS, EDWARD J. JR. “BUD” of Waterford, formerly of Hilldale, passed away January 19, 2023 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Susan (neé McColl) for 59 years; dear father of David (Kristen) Zemnickas, Lynn (John) Draft, and Julie (Mitch) Petterson; grandfather of Cassidy, Abigail, Zachary, Zoe, and Tom. Ed was a master electrician with IBEW Local Union 58 in Detroit. He enjoyed golfing; boating; bowling; puzzles; spring break in Ft. Walton Beach, FL; cruises; and...

KISH, ELIZABETH "BETTY" THERESA, age 94 of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1928 in Detroit to parents Louis and Elizabeth (Toth) Szabo. She enjoyed shopping, volunteer work, activities with her friends at Fox Manor, and especially cherished time spent with her family.  Betty is survived by her children: Michael (Mary) Kish, Linda (Tony) Kabacinski, and Susan (Ray King) Kish; grandchildren: Bret (Elizabeth) Kabacinski, Greg...