Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2025

Larry Henry Buettner, age 82, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on February 1, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1942, to the late Henry and Frieda (Laursen) Buettner, and raised in Hazel Park, Michigan.

Larry proudly served in the United States Army as a survey worker, and after his discharge, he began working at Chrysler. In...

Jan 30, 2025

Donald Green, beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, and mountain man, passed away January 30, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on August 20, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, to Charles and Marian Green, Don was raised in Ferndale where he became a cherished figure known for his warmth and kindness. His generosity and willingness to connect with others...

Jan 30, 2025

de la FUENTE, JOSE "Joe" of Ortonville, unexpectedly passed away on January 30, 2025, at 78 years of age. Loving husband of Kimberly (nee Baker) for 38 years, and the late Sandra (nee Farnsworth); dear father of Joanne (Gary) Hickey, Jose "Tony" de la Fuente, Jr., and Tenchie de la Fuente; Grandpa Joe of Alexa (Chasey), Jose III, Amyre,...

Jan 27, 2025

Ruth Ann (Connarn) Mazzaro, beloved wife of the late Louis Mazzaro, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Ruth was a proud Irish-American who lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication. Ruth was a devoted sister to Marge (Donald) Nelson, John (Patricia) Connarn, Florence (Richard) Booms—all of whom predeceased her. She is survived...

Jan 27, 2025

Charlene Mae Dicer (Bishop) was born on March 20, 1942, in Wayne, Michigan to Charles Bolivard Bishop and Margaret Evelynn Bush. She departed this world on January 27, 2025. Charlene graduated from Romulus High School in 1960 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force earning the rank of Airmen Second Class before her honorable discharge...

Jan 26, 2025

INGMAN, RODERICK B. of Pontiac, passed away January 26, 2025 at 89 years of age. Loving husband of the late Shirley for 44 years; dear father of Eric Ingman and Paula (Les) Crampton; grandfather of Sarah, Leslie (Tim), Kala (Jason), Anne (Ryan), Michael, Bridget (Nick), and the late Christopher; great grandfather of 11. Rick was a veteran of the...

Jan 26, 2025

Melvin "Mel" Edward Liedel, of Lake Orion, Michigan, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 77 in Novi, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born on August 14, 1947, to Melvin and Yvonne Liedel (Nadeau) in Detroit, Michigan. Mel married his...

Jan 24, 2025

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION OF SERVICE HAS CHANGED TO FIRST MISSIONARY CHURCH

LEACH, JANET L. of White Lake, passed away January 24, 2025 at 71 years of age. Loving and cherished sister of Frank (Maureen) Leach, Karen (Larry) Wormnest, Leonard (Linda) Leach, and Wendy (David) Tennis; beloved aunt and great aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; cherished cousin;...

Jan 20, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Montella Wilcox Jr., age 71, faithful servant of the Lord, loving father, devoted brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on October 23, 1953, in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Charles Montella Wilcox Sr. and...

Jan 18, 2025

Margaret Elena Lemos, age 98, of Waterford, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Jose and Soledad Lopez. A proud graduate of Pontiac Central High School, Class of 1944, Margaret began her career as a secretary in the industrial sector, working for Baldwin Rubber. Later she was...

Jan 18, 2025

Roger J. Keebaugh, of Waterford, Michigan, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 at 66 years of age. He was born on April 16, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Vernon and Gladys Keebaugh.

A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Roger was a hardworking, dedicated family man....

Jan 18, 2025

Bradley Jason Lewis, born on August 20, 1972, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the age of 52. Bradley earned a Bachelor's degree in History and Education from Western Michigan University and was a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst in the State of Michigan. He dedicated much of his professional life to teaching special education at Hawthorne Center and...

Jan 17, 2025

John Mendoza, of Pontiac, January 18, 2025 at 57 years of age. Devoted husband and companion of Teresa Ann for 14 years. Beloved son of the late Guadalupe and the late Maria Mendoza. Loving brother of the late Manuel Mendoza, the late Mario (Sonia) Mendoza, Guadalupe (Dorothy) Mendoza Jr, the late Miguel (Susana) Mendoza, Marcos (Debra) Mendoza, Elizabeth (John)...

Jan 16, 2025

GILLIESPIE, CHERYLE L. of Waterford, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025 at 78 years of age. Loving wife of the late Larry Blackburn for 30 years; cherished mother of Michael Gillespie; grandmother of Ryan (Alana), David (Rebecca), and Adam; great grandmother of Brayden and Aurora; sister of Sue (Gary) Mick, David (Chris) Seibert, Jill McKee,...

Jan 15, 2025

Richard Harris Joyce, of Waterford, passed away in his home on January 15, 2025, at 75 years of age. He was born on December 31, 1949, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to parents John and Ruth Joyce (nee Harris). After he graduated from New Brunswick High School, he went on to receive his bachelor's in education from The College...

Jan 14, 2025

Waterford Mi.  Ronald Frank Kimball, aged 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 14. 2025 at McLaren Oakland Hospital.  He was born in Haverhill N.H. on May 16, 1946, the son of the late Frank Kimball and Velma Lucas.  He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and countless cherished memories.  In his professional life Ron was a champion for...

Jan 14, 2025

Lola K Farnsworth of North Branch went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025 at the age 80 years.  Born November 30,1944 to the late Sam and Bessie Carrow.  Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Richard O Farnsworth Sr.  Loving mother to Paula (Eric) Holstine, Cynthia A Farnsworth, Sandra (Randy) Cole, Pamela (Joe) Carpenter,...

Jan 14, 2025

LILLY, PATRICIA A. of Kalkaska, formerly of Waterford, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025 at 87 years of age. Loving wife of the late Max Lilly; dearest mother of Steve (Jenny) Lilly and Tammy (Dale Graves) Lillyfarren; Nanny of Sawyer, Karcylee, Jaelyn (Jesse), Dillon (Camie), Brett (Tracey), Brooke, Jessie (Ryan) and children, and Scott (Jennifer)...

Jan 13, 2025

HAYWOOD, LAUREL L. of Clarkston, formerly of Davison, passed away January 13, 2025 at 66 years of age. Loving wife of Jackie Hawood for 44 years; mother of Cindy Haywood and Gladys Haywood; grandmother of Tyler, William, Hannah, the late Jonathan, and the late Larson; step mother of Shelley Haywood; sister of Lee Schafer; sister in law of James...

Jan 12, 2025

Daryl Kuehnast, age 88, passed away peacefully January 12, 2025, in Pontiac, Michigan.

Daryl was born on December 23, 1936, in Norway Township, Iowa, to Louis and Ella Kuehnast.  The youngest of five children, he grew up in rural Iowa playing baseball and helping his father on the farm.

After high school and a brief...