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Rose  Mary Frazer

Rose Mary Frazer

Apr 24, 2016

of Ortonville; died April 24, 2016. She was 62. Born April 2, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to James and Annie (nee: Crum) Brake. She is survived by one son, James Frazer and one daughter, Lianna Frazer; one brother, Benny (Deborah) Brake. Rose was formerly employed by Sherman Publications and Oxford Bank.

Nancy  Ellen Shorts

Nancy Ellen Shorts

Apr 23, 2016

of Waterford, passed away April 23, 2016 at 83 years of age. Loving wife of, the love of her life for 63 years, the late Bill; cherished mother of Lori (Alan) Keebaugh, Molly (Brian) McCallum, and Billy (Jennifer) Shorts; grandmother of Kelly (Nathan), Kara (Andre), Allison (Michael), Michael, Matthew, and Nellie; great grandmother of Joel, Emma, Savannah, Briella, Amaiya, and...

William  David Walker

William David Walker

Apr 22, 2016

of Sun City Center, FL formerly of Ortonville; died April 22, 2016. He was 76. Born April 13, 1940 in Chicago, IL to the late William D. and Margaret (nee: Illingworth) Walker. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Ann Walker; two children, Rocky (Patty) Walker and Michael(Wendy) Walker; five grandchildren, Brittney Walker Vandenbussche, Bradley, Benjamin, Mason and Owen Walker;...

Charlene Mcmorris

Charlene Mcmorris

Apr 21, 2016

of Ortonville, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2016 at 85 years of age. Loving wife of Orville for 66 years; beloved mother of the late Greg (Linda Horton) McMorris, Paul (Susan) McMorris, Harold McMorris, Allan (Sandi) McMorris, Mary (Gerritt) Pouttu; special grandmother of Emily (Nyker), Tabree, Meghan, Tyler, Lauryn (Jess), Alex and Grace; great grandmother of Camille and Olivia....

William H. "Bill" Schuman

William H. "Bill" Schuman

Apr 20, 2016

of Clarkston, passed away April 20, 2016 at 91 years of age. Loving husband of Edith for 71 years; beloved father of the late Sandra Lilac, Gary (Eve) Schuman, David (Joan) Schuman, and Diane Jensen; grandfather of Daniel (Robin), Amy, Karen, Adam (Nicole), Robert, William (Amanda), Dennis, and Theresa; great grandfather of 10, with 1 on the way. Preceded in...

Matthew  Thomas Diem

Matthew Thomas Diem

Apr 19, 2016

of Garden City, Michigan; died April 19, 2016 at 28 years old. Beloved son of Earl Diem and Christine Corbin; step-son of Brenda Hall; grandson of Roger and Marge Diem and John McClain; father of Caleb Diem; brother of Christopher (Ashley) Leone and step-brother of Robb Hall and Laura (Bob) Peavyhouse.

Harold  Saum Ford

Harold Saum Ford

Apr 19, 2016

of Edenton, North Carolina died April 19, 2016 at 87 years old. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Ford; dear father of Bob (Vicki) Ford and the late Cathryn Redker; grandfather of 4 and brother of Suzanne (Thomas) Collins.

Gabe  J. Aldrich

Gabe J. Aldrich

Apr 17, 2016

of Hadley Twp., MI, passed away April 17, 2016 at 53 years of age. In keeping with Gabe's wishes, a private family service will be held. pPlease keep Gabe's family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Patrice Anne "Pat" Manion

Patrice Anne "Pat" Manion

Apr 16, 2016

of Waterford, died April 16, 2016 at 87 years of age. Born June 17, 1928 in Pontiac, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Zimmerman. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Tom" Manion; cherished mother of Jean (Patrick) Burke, Matthew Manion, Stephen Manion and Maureen (Bob) Mayes; dearest grandmother of Daniel, Stephen and Laura Manion and Samantha Burke; dear...

Fredrick  Charles Spietz

Fredrick Charles Spietz

Apr 15, 2016

of Waterford; died April 15, 2016 at 101 years old. Beloved husband of Patricia Spietz; dear father of Lynn (Dick) Simmons and John (Karen Cabral) Spietz; grandfather of Lafe Spietz.

Nathan  Allen O'Berry

Nathan Allen O'Berry

Apr 13, 2016

of Clarkston, passed away on April 13, 2016 at the age of 34. Born May 2, 1981 in Reed City, Michigan. Beloved husband of Shannon Orsquo;Berry. Loving father of Chloe Friske. Nathan was a man of many hobbies, who enjoyed motorcycles, boats, go-carts, and computers. He was an avid outdoorsman and spent a lot of time hunting, fishing, camping, and...

Michael  Thomas Downs

Michael Thomas Downs

Apr 12, 2016

of Clarkston, passed away April 12, 2016 at 68 years of age. Loving husband of Linda for 44 years; dearest father of Melissa Downs and Amanda (Bill) Downs-Gasser; grandfather of Casey, Sadie, and Grace. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Mike was a veteran of the US Marine...

Verline Bowman

Verline Bowman

Apr 10, 2016

of Waterford, died April 10, 2016 at 80 years of age. Born in Missouri she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lora Barnes. Wife of the late Chester Bowman and dearest long time companion of the late James Sasser; loving mother of Rhonda (Jeff) Ernst; dear grandmother of Ryan Ernst and Jake (Jenn) Ernst; sister of Helen Sproul,...

Jo  Ann Wilson

Jo Ann Wilson

Apr 10, 2016

of Waterford, passed away on April 10, 2016 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late James Lloyd Wilson. Loving mother of James Wilson, Richard (Suzan) Wilson, and Pamela (Michael Connor) Wilson. Proud grandmother of Eric, Nicole, Adam, Tisha, Jennifer, and 8 great grandchildren. Dear sister of June, Faye, and Phyllis.

Matthew  Dunlap Allison

Matthew Dunlap Allison

Apr 8, 2016

of Ortonville; died April 8, 2016. He was 42. Born January 2, 1974 in Pontiac, Michigan to Susan (nee: Dean) and the late Albert Allison. He is survived by his mother Susan and step-father, Robert Beck; three children, Chase, Brendan and Kaitlyn Allison; one sister, Lara Dryden.

Brent "Howdy" Talmer Pletcher

Brent "Howdy" Talmer Pletcher

Apr 8, 2016

of Ortonville. Died April 8, 2016. He was 63. He was born May 9,1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to Glennden and Shirley (nee: Ruple) Pletcher. He is survived by his parents; two sons, Stephen (Kourtney) Knox and Joshua Pletcher; two grandchildren, Clare and Grace Knox; sister, Cindy (Roger) Seelbinder; brother Brian (Ann) Pletcher. Brent was a lifelong resident of Ortonville and...

Sarafina (Cilluffo)  Richardson

Sarafina (Cilluffo) Richardson

Apr 8, 2016

of Shelby Twp., passed away on April 8, 2016 at the age of 58. Beloved wife to Jeffrey Richardson. Loving mother to sons Dominic (Mellisse) Fiore, Daniel (Yolandi) Fiore, Douglas (Jill) Fiore, Dennis (Sarah) Fiore and daughter Whitney Richardson. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Dear sister of Frank and Tony. Sarafina was a beautiful artist and enjoyed developing that passion....

Grace  Elizabeth Rothrock

Grace Elizabeth Rothrock

Apr 7, 2016

of Rustberg, VA, formerly of Waterford, passed away April 7, 2016 at 88 years of age. Loving wife of the late Robert; beloved mother of Judith (the late DeWayne) Stevens, Barbra Mayer, John Rothrock, Linda (Charles) Bell, the late Charles Rothrock; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 17; sister of Elaine Kolivoski; preceded in death by sister Rose Thomas, brothers,...

Cathleen  Ann Hanks

Cathleen Ann Hanks

Apr 6, 2016

of Ortonville; died April 6, 2016. She was 59. Born July 20, 1956 in Goodrich, Michigan to Mavis (nee: Frick) Hearns and the late Kenneth M. Hearns. She is survived by six children, Andy (Jennifer) Hanks, Brandi (Bob) Hanks, Melissa (Eddie) Brannam, Kelli (Ikan) Hanks, Shaun (Jessie) Hanks and Ashlee (Bobby) Woods; her mother, Mavis Hearns; eight grandchildren, Kimmie, Kaylie,...

Linda  Gail Anthony

Linda Gail Anthony

Apr 6, 2016

of Clarkston, passed away on April 6, 2016 at the age of 67. Beloved mother of Charlene (Rob) Hilgendorf, Justin (Samantha) Anthony, and Jason Anthony. Loving grandmother 'meme' of Jeff, Kaitlin, Devon, Jacob, Justean, Cayla, Aliyyah, Nate, Elana, Dominick, and Bella. Dear great grandmother of Miya and Nicholas. Cherished sister of Teena (James) McAllister. Beloved companion of John Harris and...

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