Donna Marie Picken
May 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Marie Picken (Marx), born on 4/18/1950 who passed away peacefully on 5/21/2025 at the age of 75. Donna was born and raised in Calumet, Michigan. She was a proud Yooper whose heart remained forever connected to her hometown. After graduating with the Calumet class of 68', she...
Marilyn Irene Anselmi
May 21, 2025
Marilyn Irene Anselmi, lovingly known as "Lynn," passed away peacefully at the age of 95, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Bertha May (née Parsons) & Paul Hawley Lampkin.
Lynn's zest for life began early. A spirited and athletic child, she shined in tap dancing, ballet,...
William A. Lehman
May 21, 2025
William A. Lehman of Pontiac , passed away on May 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on May 13, 1952, William was a man whose kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to family defined his life. For 52 beautiful years, he was the beloved husband of Paula Lehman, his best friend and partner through every season of...
Robert Curtis Elliott
May 21, 2025
Robert Curtis Elliott, PhD, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, educator, and faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, passed peacefully into the presence of his Savior, surrounded by the love of his family, after a life well lived.
Born on May 21, 1929, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Robert was the son of Thomas and Mabel...
Earl Otto Luttenberger
May 20, 2025
Earl O. Luttenberger of Waterford passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 23, 1952, to Edward and Helen Luttenberger He was the cherished brother of Edward (Gloria), Eileen (Al) Young, and the late Dorothy Luttenberger.
For 49 wonderful years, he was the devoted husband of Pamela (née Stewart), with...
Alfreda (Melton) Sadler
May 19, 2025
SADLER, ALFREDA of Auburn Hills, passed away May 19, 2025 at 98 years of age. Loving wife of the late Maurice for 75 years; beloved mother of Michael (the late Linda) Sadler, Anita (Bob) Zack, Juanita (the late Philip) Wozniak, David (Ruth Ann) Sadler, and the late Sheila (the late Marshall) Bertram; grandmother of 10; great grandmother of 15;...
Opal Fay Dauenhauer
May 15, 2025
Opal Fay Dauenhauer, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on August 5, 1926, in Dawes, West Virginia, to the late Johnathan Burton and Oddie Smith (née Rowh). Though small in stature, she was tough, resourceful, and always full of love. Her early life taught her the value of...
Ann Marie Omans
May 15, 2025
OMANS, ANN M. of Southfield, passed away May 15, 2025 at 76 years of age. Born in Pontiac, MI she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Omans; sister of Ernie (Carol) Omans and Mary Jane (Mike) Giles; aunt of 2; great aunt of 6; and great great aunt of 2; preceded in death by her parents. After graduating...
Kimberly Marie Boone
May 13, 2025
Kimberly Marie Boone, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 67.
Kimberly was the devoted wife of Leonard Paul Boone and the cherished mother of Tony (Catherine Fortin) Boone, Andrew (Emily) Boone, and Austin Boone. Grandmother of Melody Boone, Adam Boone, and Nicolas Boone. She was also...
Mark Edward Davis
May 12, 2025
DAVIS, MARK E. of Clarkston, passed away May 12, 2025 at 58 years of age. Loving father of Kristina Siegel-Davis. Mark is preceded in death by his father William Davis and mother Claris Lucas. Survived by siblings, Tina (Chris) Chowning, Lisa (Kevin) Austin, and Chad (Jeannie) Davis; many nieces and nephews, Nikole (Jordan) Pearson, Isabella (Jarrod) Britton, Devon (Jason)...
Wanda Mae (Motsinger) Mobley
May 10, 2025
Wanda Mae Mobley of Waterford, MI, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 15, 1932, to James and Thelma Mostsinger, Wanda lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family.
She was the beloved wife of Arthur D. Mobley for 68 beautiful years. Together, they raised...
Ellen Lee Dempsey
May 9, 2025
Ellen Lee Rice Dempsey, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Mount Pleasant, Michigan on May 9, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness that touched all who knew her.
She was born on August 20, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri, to Max and Mildred (nee Baker) Rice. She was an accomplished...
Lawrence William Henke
May 8, 2025
Henke, Lawrence W. of Waterford, passed away May 8, 2025 at 83 years of age. Loving husband of the late Joyce for 45 years; cherished father of Chad Henke and Michelle (Brad) Lucas; grandfather of Megan (Blake) Stutesman, Melanie Henke, David (Mehgan) Henke, Kayla (Matt) Johnson, Renee Henke, Aaron (Amanda) Lucas, Anthony Lucas, and the late Andrew Lucas; brother...
Melissa Ann (Cutler) Phillips
May 7, 2025
Melissa Ann Phillips, age 66, of North Port, Florida (formerly of Waterford, Michigan), passed away on May 7, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Melissa was born on October 2, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Jim Cutler and Nancy (Veatch) Crossno. She grew up in Waterford, where she met the love of...
Anna Marie Lewandowski
May 5, 2025
Anna Marie Lewandowski, passed away on May 5, 2025, after a 3 year battle with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She was born October 9, 1942, to the late Albert and Anna (Hatchtel) Lutz, in Auburn, Michigan. She was a Bay County resident before moving to the Hale in 2003 and then to Clarkston in 2008. Along with her husband, Thomas, she...
Carole Lynn Pesha
May 4, 2025
Carole Lynn Pesha of Waterford passed away peacefully, on May 4th 2025 at the age of 85 at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital. She was surrounded by family. Carole was the beloved wife of Philip Pesha who preceded her in death in 2017. They were married for 58 years. Carole met Phil at a party when she was 18 and...
Maria Marlene Manning
May 3, 2025
Maria Marlene Manning, age 68, passed on May 3, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 17, 1956, Maria was the cherished daughter of Anthony and Julia Girolami (née Maraldo).
Maria graduated from Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores in 1974, then pursued higher education with dedication and determination. She earned her undergraduate degree from Western...
James Oliver Gibson
May 3, 2025
GIBSON, JAMES O. of Waterford, passed away May 3, 2025 at 84 years of age. Loving father of Berry Gibson, Brian (Michelle) Gibson, and Brenda (Michael) Price; grandfather of 9; great grandfather of 6 with one on the way; brother of Janet (Bill) Green, Sharon Jenks, the late Raymond Gibson, Nelson (Terri) Gibson, Mary (Larry) Allen, Diane Hull, Steven...
Thomas James Vranich
May 2, 2025
Thomas James Vranich of Waterford passed away on May 2nd 2025 at the age of 73. Tom was the beloved husband of Michele M Vranich. He is survived by his loving wife, Michele; his loving children, Jenifer L. Figone and John T. Vranich; grandfather of Erin and Allie (Figone), Addison and Brody Vranich; brother of sister Terry (Reinbold); nieces,...
Gerald "Jerry" Hesse
Apr 30, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Deane Hesse passed away peacefully from heart failure on April 30, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on December 5, 1930, in Waterford, Michigan, he was the son of the late Alvin and Agnes (Leger) Hesse. Jerry graduated from Pontiac High School, where he was a proud member of both the swim team and baseball team....
