Gene Arthur Santos
Dec 3, 2025
Gene Arthur Santos, age 75, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Born on the Fourth of July 1950, in Pontiac, Michigan, Gene was the beloved son of Nicholas "Tony" and Beatrice (Casanova) Santos. From an early age, he carried within him a spirit of independence, generosity, and strength—qualities that would define his life and the love he shared...
Guy Gaston Brouillard
Dec 1, 2025
Guy Gaston Brouillard passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 1, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on August 25, 1932 in Hearst, Ontario. Guy lived a long and full life, marked by hard work, determination, and a love for adventure.
Guy was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Lili, of...
Elden Frank Montross, Sr.
Dec 1, 2025
MONTROSS, ELDEN F., SR. of Waterford, passed away December 1, 2025 at 87 years of age. Loving husband of Betty (née Moery) for 68 wonderful years. Proud father of Sue (Brad Tipolt) Montross, Wendy (Greg) Yates, Elden (Susan) Montross, Jr., and Jeffrey (Rebecca) Montross. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Michael, Erin (Duffy), Maria (Josh), Taylor, Keane (Emily), Alexander, Ryan, Kaden,...
David Stark Latta
Nov 30, 2025
David Stark Latta, 87, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 6, 1937, in Waterford, David was raised alongside his brother, the late Richard Latta, by their parents Charles and Louise (née Stark) Latta. From an early age, David learned the values of loyalty, hard work,...
Charles Steven Pankowski
Nov 27, 2025
Charles S. "Chuck" Pankowski of Clarkston passed away on November 27, 2025 at 74 years of age at Trinity Health Hospital (formerly St. Joseph Mercy) in Pontiac. Born June 23, 1951 in Detroit to loving parents Charles and Viola (née Ratui) Pankowski, Chuck grew up with a strong sense of family, a sharp wit, and a joy for life...
Sara Rose Cork
Nov 25, 2025
SARA ROSE CORK, age 91, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Sara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Vern Cork, and by her siblings: Dr. Guy (Marie) Poppy, Nellie (Donald) Deedrick, Ruth (John) Mooney, Cecil Poppy, Charles Poppy, and Robert Poppy.
She is survived by her...
John Wayne Tedder
Nov 24, 2025
John Wayne Tedder, a man defined by his quiet strength, unwavering work ethic, and deep devotion to his family, passed away November 24, 2025 at 79 years of age after a long battle with vascular dementia. John was born on January 7, 1946, in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of the late George and Joan Tedder. John often reminisced...
Janice (Bays) Richards
Nov 20, 2025
RICHARDS, JANICE of Waterford, passed away on November 20, 2025 at 83 years of age. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Kurzman for 18 years; cherished mother of Steve (Leah) Taylor, Jayson Taylor, Dani (Eric) Liblang, Randy (Mary) Kurzman, Jaime (Tammy) Kurzman, Amanda (Tony Francavilla) Kurzman, and honorary "3rd" son, Eric Stratfold; and loving grandmother of...
Emmett Ronald Hundley
Nov 17, 2025
Emmett Ronald Hundley, of Lapeer and formerly of Pontiac, passed away on November 17, 2025, at 64 years of age. He was born on December 7, 1960, in Pontiac, Michigan, to loving parents Emmett Mason Hundley and Freda Josie Hundley (née Sewell).
Emmett proudly graduated high school through the VOCARE program, an achievement he held close to...
James Alvin Bruso
Nov 16, 2025
BRUSO, JAMES A. "JIM", of Waterford, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at 71 years of age. Jim was the loving husband of Jeanette (née Polzinetti) for 30 years; devoted father of James (Melissa) Bruso and Paul (Tami) Bruso; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Taylore, Alyson, Harmony, Dylan, and Kimberly. He was the beloved brother of Jan (George) Woodley;...
Debra Ann (Longhway) Sheppard
Nov 16, 2025
Debra Ann Sheppard passed away peacefully at her home in Waterford, MI on November 16, 2025, with her family by her side. Debra was born on November 26, 1954, in Romulus, Michigan. Surviving is her husband of 52 years, Charles Sheppard, her son Justin (Becky) Sheppard, her daughter Jamie (Mark Bree) Sheppard, 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Noah, Brody, Everleigh, Violette,...
Donald Charles Montney
Nov 16, 2025
Donald Charles Montney, of Clarkston, passed away on November 16, 2025, at 75 years of age. He was born in Flint, Michigan, on August 11, 1950, to loving parents Donald Howard Montney and Donnabelle Mae Montney (née Smith).
Donald was a proud graduate of Mount Morris High School, Class of 1968. Not long after, he met the...
Penny Lynne Leverenz
Nov 15, 2025
Penny L. Leverenz, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at 80 years of age. Penny was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Louis Leverenz, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, partnership, and family. She was the devoted mother of Martin (Jessica) Leverenz and Matthew Leverenz, and the proud and doting grandmother of Krista,...
Austin William Bucher
Nov 13, 2025
Date & City of Birth: April 19, 1994 - Pontiac Michigan.
Date & City of passing: November 13, 2025- Pontiac Michigan.
Hobbies & Activities: Riding his Harley, working out, and hanging out with friends.
Major Accomplishments and Proudest moments: Becoming a father to Janie and Angelo. Proud of advancing in his career in...
Mary Louise (Csizmadia) Martin
Nov 11, 2025
MARTIN, MARY L. of Pontiac, passed away surrounded by her loving children on November 11, 2025 at 93 years of age. Cherished mother of Theresa Martin, Jeffrey (Yolanda) Martin, Deanna (Shawn) Shilling, Mark Martin, Kathleen (David) Harrison, the late Alan Martin; beloved grandmother of 10 and preceded death by one granddaughter; great grandmother of 16; and great great grandmother...
Dean Earl Jacobson
Nov 9, 2025
Dean Earl Jacobson, of Waterford, passed away on November 9, 2025, at 95 years of age. He was born on November 15, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan, to loving parents CL and Dorothy Jacobson (née Hamilton).
Dean graduated from Pontiac Central High School and went on to lead a life marked by hard work, perseverance, and a quiet,...
Peggy Jo Brissette
Nov 3, 2025
Peggy Jo Brissette (Penrod)
Born January 28,1946
Went home to the Lord November 3, 2025
She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Mary McMaster and her three brothers
John (Joan) Penrod, Gene Penrod and Larry (Donna) Penrod.
Peggy is survived by her 3 children,
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Patrick "Pat" Michael Bell
Oct 30, 2025
Patrick "Pat" Michael Bell, age 71, of Deckerville, Michigan, passed away on October 30, 2025. Born on October 18, 1954. Pat was the beloved son of Patricia (Black) Bell and the late Bruce "Jerry" Bell.
A proud Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, Pat carried a deep love for his country and a strong sense of duty throughout his...
Delbert Eugene Burnett, Jr.
Oct 30, 2025
BURNETT, DELBERT E. JR. son of the late Maryann and Delbert Burnett, Sr. Brother of the late Debra and the late Jerry McLendon, Deniece and Garry Moler, the late Delora Roberts, and David Burnett, Sr. Uncle of Jessica Teague, the late Michael Green, Lillianna and Michael Coriasso, Matthew Green, Erin Moler, Garrett Roberts, Hailey and Jeff Hudson, Bailey and...
Nancy Sue (Robertson) Simpson
Oct 30, 2025
Nancy Sue Simpson, of Royal Oak, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2025 at the age of 93.
She was born on May 14, 1932, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Carter and Opal Robertson. Nancy was the baby of the family to her sister, Jimmie Bailey (Marshal), and her brother Bill Robertson...
