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....
Susan Kay James
Apr 30, 2025
Susan Kay James, lovingly known as "Sue," of Waterford, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 75 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Through every challenge, she showed remarkable strength, grace, and resilience. Sue was born on September 18, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, to her devoted parents Robert Charles Adsit and Dorothy May Adsit...
Katie Imber
Apr 30, 2025
IMBER, KATIE A. of White Lake, joined her heavenly family on April 30, 2025 at 36 years of age. Loving sister of Edmund (Simone) Imber, Agnes (Aaron) Wesche, Philip (Allison) Imber, Christopher (Marisa Blank) Imber, Bridget (Eric) Whipple, and Mary (Erick) King; beloved aunt of Lisa, Dwayne, Alex (Alayna), Louise, Beatrice, Henry, Clayton, Monroe, Eli, Evan, Valerie, and Collin...
Lavone Stecker
Apr 27, 2025
LaVone Stecker (Foster), born on August 20, 1959 passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 65, with her beloved little sister by her side.
LaVone's life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. She found joy and fulfillment in landscaping—a passion that began with her first job at Porter's...
John Randall Clark
Apr 23, 2025
John Randall Clark, born on October 26, 1959, son of Howard and Patricia Clark and father of Colin Clark, died on April 23, 2025. John was a loving father to Colin, a dear brother to Stuart and Don, and a devoted friend to many. Kind, loyal, always considerate, John had an impish grin and an infectious laugh, revealed in...
Robert William Fischer Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Robert "Bob" W. Fischer, Jr., age 68, of Davisburg, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Robert Sr. and Theresa (Horner) Fischer.
A lifelong Michigander, Bob was a man who lived life on his own terms—loud, fast, and full of heart. He was...
Marilyn Joan Carmean
Apr 20, 2025
Marilyn J. Carmean; dedicated mother, cherished grandmother ("Grammy"), proud great grandmother, loving sister, aunt, and friend; peacefully passed away on April 20, 2025. Marilyn was born in Pontiac, Michigan on June 4, 1946, to Eugene and Aileen Moody, and she made Michigan her lifetime home for her and her three boys. Her life's journey was marked by hard work...
Nancy P. Duffield
Apr 19, 2025
Nancy P. Duffield 9/17/1932 – 4/19/2025
Nancy was born in 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to Michael and Amelda Perzak and went home to Jesus on Holy Saturday, April 2025.
She was the revered wife of Guy (Duff) Duffield for sixty years, beloved mother of Tom, Lisa (Les) Kelton and Barbara (Jay) Peak, proud grandmother of...
Thomas Roy Nimtz
Apr 19, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Roy Nimtz, age 73, of Waterford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2025. Tom was born on March 29, 1952, in Watervliet, Michigan, to Roy and Bernadette Nimtz (née Koranda). He graduated from Watervliet High School in 1970 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Michigan State University...
Wallace Paul Grosinsky, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
GROSINSKY, WALLACE P. JR. of Pontiac, passed away April 18, 2025 at 78 years of age. Loving husband of the late Jacqueline for 53 years; brother of Judy (the late Henry) Simpson, Bonnie (Donald) Watkins, Colleen (the late Scott) Abernathy, and the late Susan Pettit. Also preceded in death by his parents Wallace and Ellen Grosinsky, nephew Leroy Simpson,...
Ger Her Vecchitto
Apr 17, 2025
Ger Her Vecchitto, 76, of Melvindale, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Xieng Khouang, Loas on February 4, 1949 to Ka Soua Her and Mee Xiong. Ger was a refugee of the Vietnam War and migrated to the United States of America in 1986. She married...
Carolyn Jean Edlund
Apr 17, 2025
EDLUND, CAROLYN J. (neé Robertoy) of Clarkston, passed away April 17, 2025 at 83 years of age. Loving wife of the late Arthur Edlund and the late Donald Neilsen; mother of the late Bill (Nancy) McMaster, the late Terri Yovich, and Nikki (Richard) Rey; grandmother of Tiffany (Jon), Amber (Joe), Zac (Andrea), Nick (Ashtin), Presleigh, Jason, Aleigha, J.D., Erika...
