All Obituaries

VERHEY, PAUL A. of Clarkston, passed away at home, September 15, 2022 at 86 years of age. Loving husband of Janice Joy (Mabry) for 66 years; dear father of Dale (Carol) Verhey and Connie (Chris) Verhey-Avison; grandfather of Nick Verhey and Patrick Avison; brother of the late John Verhey. Paul was born at home in Drayton Plains, Michigan to Peter and Carrie (Bosma) Verhey in 1935. A 1954 graduate of Waterford Township High School, he married the love of his life Joy after their meeting...

William Raymond “Bill” Auquier, 72,  of Clarkston, Mich., died Sept.  8, 2022, at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield Township. Born Aug. 24, 1950, Bill was the son of the late Lawrence and Patricia, née  McFarlin, Auquier. Bill worked for General Motors for more than 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Michigan Association of Professional Santas and sang bass for the Big Chief Chorus. He married Bonnie Bain in 1995. She preceded him in...

AUQUIER, BONNIE LOUISE, age 80 of Clarkston passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was born in Pontiac to parents Elmer and Lillie Bain. Bonnie is survived by husband of 26 years, William Auquier; children: Sherry Martin, Paula (Richard) Leep, Step-children David (Nicolle) Auquier, and Heather (Gus) Auquier; grandchildren: Michael (Nicole), Jacquis, Tiffany, Ricky, Isaac, Mackenzie, Kerith, and Luke; great grandchildren: Jade, Savannah, Truley, and Emma. She was preceded in death by...

LANE, FRANK EVERETT, age 92 of Waterford, formerly of West Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1929 in Pontiac to the late Frank Altic and Genevieve Mina (Skoog) Lane. Frank proudly served in the US Army. He later retired from Southfield Schools where he was a band instructor. Frank was a professional musician and at one point served as the Vice President of the Pontiac Musicians Union. He was also an accomplished artist and enjoyed sailing in his free...

HAYWARD, CHARLES WESLEY, age 80, of Clarkston, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on June 27, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, to parents Charles H. and Beulah Emily Hayward (nee Holsworth). Charles proudly served his country in the Marine Corps, working as a small engine mechanic. He met the love of his life Patricia, and they married on May 5, 1962. While in the Marine Corps, Charles and his wife started their family together, welcoming their daughter Linda to the world and...

Brokenshaw, Lillian Rae, age 92, of Clarkston, passed away October 2, 2022. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Big Beaver, Michigan, daughter to the late Harvey and Viola Siglow (nee Murthum). Loving wife of the late Glen; dear mother of Gayle Mitchell and Boyd (Darlene) Brokenshaw; proud grandmother of Meghann (Brain) Asher, Luke (Whitney) Mitchell, Brendan (Leah) Mitchell, Jacob (Claire) Brokenshaw and Ashley Brokenshaw; great grandmother of Lily, Bronwyn, Rowan, Penelope, Finnegan, Isla,...

MCKEE Sr., SCOTT STEVEN, age 58 of Mt. Clemens, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. He was born August 10, 1964 in Pontiac to parents John R. and Sue (Vancil) McKee. Scott was a hard worker with a kind heart. He was thoughtful and unique. Scott was a huge kid at heart and loved all things Star Wars, Star Trek, and Godzilla. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed attending the Renaissance Festival every year with his family. He was a wonderful son, father, grandfather and a loving uncle...

SANZOBRIN, ANTHONY “TONY” M. of Waterford, passed away September 19, 2022 at 58 years of age. Tony was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to loving parents Don Louis and the late Carolyn Jo Sanzobrin; dear father of Anthony “AJ” Sanzobrin (Destiny) and Samantha Sanzobrin; grandfather of Theodore and Harper; brother of Matt Sanzobrin, Jenny Sanzobrin, David Sanzobrin (Michelle), and Michael (Mary Lou) Sanzobrin. Tony was a 1982 graduate of Troy High School and was a proud...

CUNDIFF JR., OTHA GREENE, aka J.R. age 91, of Holly, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents the late Otha Greene Sr. and the late Bernice Alberta Cundiff (nee Pilkington); beloved husband of the late Norma Jean Elizabeth Cundiff (nee Gardener); cherished father of Cathy (Aaron) Bouchard and the late Danny Lee Cundiff; proud grandfather of Charles Kirk Jr. and Carin (Mike) Hook and great grandfather of Miller Kirk and Wyatt Hook;...

GAFFNEY, PHYLLIS MARIE, age 91, of Pontiac, passed away September 29, 2022. She was born on December 17, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late Joseph and Hazel Pfeffer (nee Meehan). Loving wife of the late Basil, dear mother of Mike Gaffney, Jan (Tom) Saunders, Chris (Lee White) Gaffney, Paul (Kristen) Gaffney and Tim (Jan) Gaffney; proud grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 4. Phyllis was the neighborhood mom to all. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and traveling....