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Alan  Mark Sparling

Alan Mark Sparling

Jun 21, 2020

SPARLING, ALAN MARK, of Clarkston, passed away June 21, 2020 with his son Ben by his side at 66 years of age. Born October 2, 1953 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Verl Willis and Aimee Leotta Sparling (nee Herford); beloved husband of Elizabeth aka Beth for 18 years; loving father of Benjamin (Abigail) Sparling and Adam (Rebecca) Sparling...

James  David Ward,  Sr.

James David Ward, Sr.

Jun 20, 2020

WARD, JAMES D. SR. of Waterford, passed away June 20, 2020 at 77 years of age. Loving husband of Teresa for 48 years; dear father of James (Tanja) Ward, Jr., Jason Ward, and Kimberly Carr; grandfather of Rick (Joanna), Sophia, Jimmy, Alexis, and Mackenzie; great grandfather of Ethan and Jasper; brother of Ron (the late Linda) Ward, Susan (Dan) Hall,...

Anthony  Rolland Marrical  Sr.

Anthony Rolland Marrical Sr.

Jun 20, 2020

MARRICAL, ANTHONY ROLLAND Sr., age 80, of Waterford passed away June 20, 2020. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Glen Rogers, West Virginia to Forrest and Eva Marrical. Loving husband of the late Sandra. Dear father of Michael Marrical, Jody Carlson, Tamara (Scott) Iannello, Sandra Paige Smith, Anthony Marrical Jr., and Shane (Lisa) Marrical; proud grandfather of Emily,...

Dr. Diane Carol Pick

Dr. Diane Carol Pick

Jun 18, 2020

PICK, DR. DIANE CAROL Died on June 18, 2020, Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University's Recreation and Park Services Program (1972-1998). Doctorate from Indiana University. Avid traveler and photographer with a special interest in the National Park System and marine mammals. Former Dale Carnegie Instructor - Trainer, Life member American Camp Association, Girls Scouts of the USA. Member National Parks Conservation...

David  Lee Young

David Lee Young

Jun 17, 2020

YOUNG, DAVID L. of Waterford, formerly of Gladwin, passed away June 17, 2020 at 89 years of age. Loving husband of the late Mary Ann; dear father of Linda Young, Randal (Darla) Young, Sandy Reyes, David M. Young, and Timothy (Lisa) Young; grandfather of 8; great grandfather of 5; brother of the late Harold Young; and survived by 1 nephew....

Robert  Matthew Dodd

Robert Matthew Dodd

Jun 16, 2020

DODD, ROBERT MATTHEW, age 45 passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Shelby Township, Michigan. He was born on December 31, 1974 in Hannibal, Missouri. Loving son of Patty (Jeff) Britt and Bobby Dodd, dear father of Skyelar Dodd; brother of Candice (Joe) Kowalski and Spencer Britt; uncle of Mason and Reese. Funeral Services and burial will be held...

Jonathan  Patrick Shaffer

Jonathan Patrick Shaffer

Jun 12, 2020

SHAFFER, JONATHAN (JON) PATRICK passed away on June 12, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1984 in Indianapolis Indiana. He moved later that year to Rochester, Hills Michigan with his family. Jon grew up in Rochester Hills attending grade school, middle school and Rochester High School. He was active in little league baseball, youth basketball, soccer, football and golf....

Vivian  E. Boom

Vivian E. Boom

Jun 12, 2020

BOOM, VIVIAN E., of Sterling, went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by her family, Friday June 12, 2020 at 79 years of age. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on January 14, 1941, the beloved daughter to the late Herman and Vivian Nichols. She is the loving wife of John F. Boom, whom she married June 27, 1970 in Auburn...

Edward  Ernest Goemaere

Edward Ernest Goemaere

Jun 11, 2020

GOEMAERE, EDWARD E. "ED" of Waterford, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020, at 74 years of age. Beloved husband of Barbara for 46 years; loving father of Tracy Goemaere, Edward (Sharrone) Goemaere Jr. and Henry Goemaere; dearest grandfather 10 and great grandfather of 3; dear brother of Sharon, Mike, Ruth and the late Julia. Once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, the...

John  Lee Moe,  Sr.

John Lee Moe, Sr.

Jun 9, 2020

MOE, JOHN L. Sr., of Brighton, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 67 years of age. He was born in Northville, Michigan, the son to Elsie and the late Robert Moe. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years Nancy, whom he married December 17, 2003 in Livingston County; loving father of John (Carrie) Moe Jr., Jeremy...

Wanda Jean "Granda" Neely

Wanda Jean "Granda" Neely

Jun 8, 2020

NEELY, WANDA JEAN "Granda", of Waterford, passed away June 8, 2020. She was the youngest of 5 siblings, born at the family farm in Mannington, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Osborne and Edna Johns (nee Wilson); beloved wife of Albert Dale Neely for 66 wonderful years; cherished mother of John Neely, Tina (Rod) Fleischmann and Barry Neely; proud...

Hazel  Beatrice Vancil

Hazel Beatrice Vancil

Jun 8, 2020

VANCIL, HAZEL BEATRICE (nee Lansford) of Waterford, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020 at 104 years of age. Born on November 17, 1915 in West Frankfort, Illinois, daughter to the late Harry and Callie Lansford. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Vancil; loving mother of Bill (Nancy) Vancil and Sue (John) McKee; proud grandmother of Lynne (Paul)...

Paul Hart

Paul Hart

Jun 7, 2020

HART, PAUL, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 70 years of age. Born on March 6, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Lou Hart. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Katherin L. Hart, whom he married in Warren, Michigan, on September 15, 1972;...

James  "Jim" Batcha

James "Jim" Batcha

Jun 6, 2020

BATCHA, JAMES JOSEPH "JIM" of Waterford, passed away Saturday June 6, 2020, with his family by his side, at 69 years of age. Born in Chicago, Illinois on August 3, 1950, the beloved son to the late Joseph and Dorothy Batcha. Survived by his loving children Katrina Banister, Cory (Corrine) Banister, Amanda (Colin) Keener, Kimberly (Zach) Goodell and Julia Batcha;...

Alexander  Douglas Cummings

Alexander Douglas Cummings

Jun 6, 2020

CUMMINGS, ALEXANDER D. "SANDY" of White Lake, passed away June 6, 2020 at 72 years of age. Loving husband of the late Barbara for 46 years; dearest father of Cory (Matt) Cummings, Lonnie Cummings, Ashlee (Derrick) Cummings, and the late Jami Cummings; grandfather of Logan, Trenton, Kylee, Dakota, Gabriel, Nevaeh, Emily, Alex, Alycia, Cyrianna, and Landon; great grandfather of Brooklyn...

Steven  Anthony Quesnell

Steven Anthony Quesnell

Jun 4, 2020

QUESNELL, STEVEN A. of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly June 4, 2020 at 59 years of age. Dear father of Christian (Angela Auten) Quesnell, Aaron Cockerham, and Jessica Sebastian; grandfather of Keaton; son of Nancy (nee Rissie) and the late Leon Quesnell; brother of Lisa Farrar, Michael Quesnell, and Janet (Michael) Ferrante; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Steve was...

Jack Paul Ochodnicky, I

Jack Paul Ochodnicky, I

Jun 3, 2020

OCHODNICKY, JACK P. I of Waterford passed away June 3, 2020 at 85 years of age. Dear father of the late Rick (Char) Ochodnicky, Douglas Ochodnicky, Julie (James) Quarters, Jack (Tonya) Ochodnicky II, Donald Ochodnicky, and Christopher (Holly) Ochodnicky; grandfather of 12; great grandfather of 9; brother of the late William (Marsh) Ochodnicky. Also survived by special friend and companion...

David  Everrett Hardenburgh

David Everrett Hardenburgh

Jun 2, 2020

HARDENBURGH, DAVID E. of Ortonville, passed away June 2, 2020 at 73 years of age. Loving husband of Pamela for 42 years; dear father of Michelle Arrowsmith and the late Christopher Hardenburgh; grandfather of Hannah, David, Ethan, Alissa, Dillon, and Madalyn; brother of Garrett (Mavis) Hardenburgh, Patty Lynn (Larry) Farlin, Lillian (George) Wolf, Renee (Steve) Weingartz, Cindy Hardenburgh, and Louie...

Edward  Leroy Newsbaum

Edward Leroy Newsbaum

Jun 2, 2020

NEWSBAUM, EDWARD LeROY, of West Bloomfield, passed away June 2, 2020 at 85 years of age. Born November 24, 1934 in Pontiac, Michigan son of the late, Lewis and Dorothy Newsbaum (nee Harroun); beloved husband of Jo Ann (nee Golden) for 34 wonderful years; cherished father of Mark (Tasha) Newsbaum, Kristine (Robert) Myers, Angela (Mike) Dorais, Marty (Andrea Seigel) Cooper,...

William  Robert Carey

William Robert Carey

Jun 1, 2020

CAREY, WILLIAM ROBERT of White Lake, passed away June 1, 2020. William was born May 15, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to Marvin and the late Carolyn Carey (nee Schneider); loving brother of Laurie (David) Dougherty, the late Debra Carey and the late Mark Carey; proud uncle of Nicole (Chris) Sauerwald; great uncle of Temperance, Jonah and Elijah. William worked for...

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