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Jerry Dale Proctor
Dec 20, 2015
of Pontiac, died December 20, 2015 at 83 years of age after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his children, Teresa (Brian) LaRouche, David Proctor, Tamara Proctor and Colleen (Dan) Foy along with 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Jerry is preceded in death by 4 siblings. He served his country in the...
Josephine Agnes Oakley
Dec 20, 2015
nee. WALSH, of Waterford, died December 20, 2015 at 90 years of age. Born April 8, 1925 in Shepherd, Michigan to Patrick Walsh and Myrtle Bennett Walsh. Beloved wife of the late Lester S. Oakley; loving mother of Larry T. Oakley of Brighton, Lance M. Oakley of Rochester, Leslie Oakley Neumann of Nashville, TN, Lee F. (Brenda) Oakley of Waterford...
Jeanna Rhea Leake
Dec 19, 2015
of Ortonville; died December 19, 2015. She was 77. Born April 17, 1938 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Millard and Hallie Mae (nee: Jones) Kindred. She married Howard Ronald Leake on December 18, 1973 in Davisburg, Michigan. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Leake; seven children, Rhonda (Paul) Holstein, Tansi Leake, Tad (Claudia) Leake, Dr. Arthur (Joan)...
Kathryn Ann Sebastian
Dec 18, 2015
of Ortonville formerly of Waterford; died December 18, 2015. She was 46. Born October 29, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wesley A. and Verna (nee: Bradley) Sebastian. She is survived by her parents; one son, Kevin Daniel Sebastian; one brother, Charles Sebastian; one sister, Susan (John Kosinski) Sebastian. Kathy was a 1987 graduate of Waterford Kettering High School.
Elizabeth "Cookie" Otto
Dec 17, 2015
of Auburn Hills; died suddenly December 17, 2015. She was 68. Born February 5, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Joseph Garcia and the late Martha Baker. She is survived by two children, David Otto and Cindy Carlson; one grandson, Ethan Paul Otto; her ex-husband and good friend, Peter Otto; preceded in death by one brother, John Meredyk, Jr....
Barbara Jane Fischer
Dec 16, 2015
of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2015 at 70 years of age. Loving wife of the late Edward Fischer; beloved mother of Don (Trisha) Fischer, Christine (Matt Bates) Nash, and Charles (Angie) Fischer; special grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 9; sister of Dan (Sue) Hall and Leslie (Sandy) Hall. Sister-in-law of Sylvia Hall, Richard Fischer, Toni...
Donna L. Simons
Dec 15, 2015
of Waterford, died December 15, 2015 at 71 years of age. Loving wife of Edward for 26 years; dearest mother of Tracey Harrison, John (Jodie) Roberts and Beth Roberts; step mother of Pamela (Terrance) Tesarz; grandmother of Courtney, Amanda, Christian, Rachel, Chelsea, Rebecca, Cassie, Quinton, and Ian; sister of Steve Cobb, Sue Shetters and the late John Adams. Preceded in...
Charles Edwin Cooney
Dec 13, 2015
of Waterford, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 85 years of age. He was born November 8, 1930 in Detroit. Charles is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanette Cooney (nee Auger), and his six children, Dave (Karen) Cooney, Patt (Pat) Kelsey, Tim (Beverly) Cooney, Sue (Larry) Coppersmith, Dennis (Debbie) Cooney and Mary Cooney. Also survived by 14...
Zack Booth, Jr.
Dec 13, 2015
of Pontiac, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2015 at 68 years of age. Loving husband of Floriene Booth; dear father of Mark Booth and Angela Gilchrist; brother of Helen Daniels and Jeanette Berry, preceded in death by 4 siblings. Zack was a US Army veteran, he also worked for GM. p p
Maria K. Rychwa
Dec 11, 2015
of Waterford, died December 11, 2015 at 85 years of age. Loving mother of Irene (Mark) Szywala, Ted Sitko, Wieslaw (Roxanne) Sitko, Danuta (Bill) Heidel and the late John Sitko; dearest grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 6. Maria loved her church, praying and taking long walks. p
Beverly Ann Rowden
Dec 9, 2015
of Ortonville; died December 9, 2015. She was 84. Born April 8, 1931 in Waterford, Michigan to the late William and Josephine (nee: LeClair) Hess. She is survived by four children, William and Randy Haskin, Candee (Ron) Allen, Ward Rowden, Jr.; two brothers, Harold and Robert Hess; two sisters, Barbara Deacon and Mary Jean Rich; also survived by 25 grandchildren...
David G. Larson
Dec 4, 2015
of Harper Woods, died December 4, 2015 at 87 years of age. Born in Detroit, May 7, 1928 the son of the late George and Rose Larson. Beloved husband of the late Merril; loving father of David (Danielle) Larson and Larry (Eileen) Larson; cherished grandfather of Dan and Nick; dearest brother of Alan (the late Delores) Larson and Elaine (the...
Mario Cesario
Dec 4, 2015
of Ortonville; died December 4, 2015. He was 80. Born February 10, 1935 in Zumpano, Italy to the late Gaetano and Francesca (nee: Paese) Cesario. He is survived by four children, Robert (Gwen) Cesario, Luana Cesario, Jennifer Cesario and Daniel (Melissa) Cesario; seven grandchildren, Nolan (Olivia), Diana, John, Arianna, Talia, Rocco and Daniela; one sister, Ida Scarpelli; he was preceded...
Linda Lee Pearce
Dec 4, 2015
(Smith) of Waterford, December 4, 2015 at 73 years of age. She was born on September 14, 1942. Loving wife of Kenneth 'Gene' Pearce from August 6, 1960 until his passing on April 14, 2000; beloved mother of Steven (Vickie) Pearce of Greenville, SC, Lori Gallero of Waterford, MI, Donald Pearce of Waterford, MI. Preceded in death by daughter Diana...
Virginia Nancy (Castle) Wallis
Dec 4, 2015
of Waterford, born in Detroit, MI, October 1, 1926, to Cecil and Daisy Wallace. Virginia went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2015 at 89 years of age. Loving wife of the late James Wallis and the late Richard Castle; beloved mother of Linda (Michael) Freeland, Richard (Barbara) Castle, the late Nancy Hamilton, and son in law Roy...
Glenda C. Kosheba
Dec 2, 2015
CAROL' of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2015 at 67 years of age. Beloved wife of Joe for 50 years; loving mother of Kimberly (Clark) Sparks and Kelly (Michael) Morgan; dearest grandmother of Sarah Sparks and Jacob Phillips. Also survived by her sister Patsy Dunn and her brothers Herbert and Buddy Throesch.
Henrietta C. Need
Dec 2, 2015
of Southgate and Southfield, died peacefully, December 2, 2015 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Stanley G. Need. Dear mother of Gregory (Wendy) Need of Clarkston and the late Stanley E. Need. Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Miguel Need. Sister of the late Edward Wikiera. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, including devoted niece, Deborah...
Juanita L. Long
Dec 2, 2015
of Waterford, died December 2, 2015 at 74 years of age. Loving partner of the late John Victor for 32 years; beloved mother of Tamara Pearsall, Robert Long, Donna (David) Miller and Michael (Leisa) Long; grandmother of 7; great grandmother of 8; sister of Bud (Mary Ann) Lehner. Juanita was manager of Mitchrsquo;s II in Waterford for 20 years. She...
Gertrude E. Krug
Dec 2, 2015
TRUDY' (YARNALL) of Auburn Hills, surrounded by her loving family, died December 2, 2015 at 85 years of age. Dear wife of the late Robert Krug 'Fred' and the late John F. Yarnall; beloved mother of Joanne (Eugene) Wickens, John (Karen) Yarnall, Mary (Paul) Veen, Anna (Steve) Goss, Steven (Lynette) Yarnall, Tim (Lori) Yarnall, James (Julie) Yarnall, David (Tamara) Yarnall,...
Joyce Eleanor Halstead
Dec 1, 2015
of Grand Rapids formerly of Goodrich and Ortonville. Died December 1, 2015. She was 80. Born April 29, 1935 in Swartz Creek, Michigan to the late Howard and Jessie (nee: Shepard) Orsquo;Morrow. She married the late LaVerne 'Bud' Halstead on September 18, 1954 in Goodrich, Michigan. She is survived by three children, Cheryl (Douglas) Palin, Diana (James) Belisle and Daniel...
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