All Obituaries

LAWSON, DAVID NELSON, age 62, of Ortonville, passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021. Dave was born in Pontiac, MI to parents Douglas and Betty (nee Jarrard) Lawson. Loving husband of Susan for almost 39 years; proud father of Chad Lawson; dear brother of Chris (Denise MacDonald) Lawson and Debbie (Doug) Martin; grandfather of Colton Jeffrey Lawson. Dave is also survived by his Mother, Betty Lawson, and his in-laws, Robert and Barbara Pickett. Dave was preceded in death by his father,...

GERDS, ROBERT MELVIN, age 91, of Fenton, formerly of Waterford, passed away September 13, 2021. He was born on February 20, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Herman and Elfreda Gerds (nee Streng). Loving husband of the late Lois; dear father of Linda (Mike) Cornell, Nancy (Bruce) Johnson and Rob (Jannie) Gerds; proud grandfather of Nick (Brittany) Cornell, Katie (Tucker) Burnum, Maddie Cornell, Meghan Johnson, Tyler Johnson, Mackenzie Johnson, Jennel Johnson-Pendleton and...

FRASER, CHRISTINE MARY, age 69, of Waterford, passed away September 15, 2021. She was born on June 21, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late Dr. Donald E. and Kathlyn M. Fraser (nee Schachern). Loving sister of Jean (Michael) Detmer, the late Michael D. Fraser and the late Margaret Ann Morrow, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Christine worked as a teacher for the Waterford School district for many years. Christine was involved in the CNS Visions Clubhouse...

BUTLER, Robert Joseph; September 18, 2021 at 60 years of age.  **FULL OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED SOON**

LAFFERTY, BRIAN, age 51 of Clarkston, our loving son and brother went home to his Lord September 8, 2021 after losing his battle with addiction. He was born on June 13, 1970 in Royal Oak to parents Robert James Lafferty and Patricia Ann (Mechler) Watson. Brian graduated from Clarkston High School class of 88 and continued his education at Ferris State University. Brian was intelligent, brave, and fearless.  He loved music, boating, socializing and Journaling.  Brian is at peace...

NADEAU, PATRICK M. of Clarkston, passed away September 10, 2021 at 46 years of age. Dear son of Paulette (Dick Hughes) and the late Thomas Nadeau; brother of Timothy (Jena) Nadeau; adored Uncle Pat Pat of Eleanor and Hucky. Pat was a 1993 graduate of Waterford Mott High School where he played varsity basketball. He was very competitive and enjoyed playing anything he was likely to win. He led a successful career with over 25 years in the automotive industry. He enjoyed cooking and...

BIGLER, ALICE JULIA (BRADLEY), age 99, of Waterford passed away September 12, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1921, in Cardwell, Missouri, daughter to the late Arthur Bradley and Blanche Cates (Taylor). Alice was the loving wife of the late William J. for 51 years; dear mother of Sharon (Richard) Gorman, Julia Ferguson, Nancy Bigler, the late William B. Bigler and the late Timothy J. Bigler; sister to Nancy Cates and Larry (Karen) Cates; proud grandmother of Amy McKee, Shauna (Jim)...

BURDER, BARBARA ANN of Waterford, formerly of Pontiac, Ocqueoc, MI, and Sun City West, AZ, passed away September 6, 2021 at 96 years of age. Loving wife of William for 73 years; cherished mother of Nancy (Fred) Calabro and David (Margaret) Burder; grandmother of Bill Burder and Angela (Wayne) Dempsey; great grandmother of Ian, Abbie, and Morgan; sister of Mary (the late Bob) Jones, Joan (the late Raymond) Castillo, and Sara (Michael Tripp) Lee. Barb graduated from Michigan State University...

SLIMMEN, WILLIAM P. “BILL” of Waterford, passed away September 7, 2021 at 76 years of age. Loving husband of Linda for 30 years; dear father of Cristina (Daniel) McAleer; stepfather of Kelly (Jerry) Inman, Kim (Bill) Moesta, Kevin (Lisa) Pike, and the late Greg Pike; grandfather of Alex, Hunter, Caden, Aaron, Adam, Natalie, Christopher, Matthew, Brian, Luke, and Claire; brother of Arnie (the late Carol) Slimmen; special uncle of Megan and Becky; preceded in death by 6 siblings....

Sept 10, 2021 Jeanette Mary (Auger) Cooney of Waterford, MI  passed away. She was 91 years old; born February 19, 1930 in Detroit, MI.   Jeanette is survived by her six children, Dave (Karen) Cooney, Patt (Pat) Kelsey, Tim (Beverly) Cooney, Sue (Larry) Coopersmith, Dennis (Debbie) Cooney and Mary Cooney. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Cooney (Dec 13, 2015) her parents Arthur and Alice...