Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2025

Elaine Chamberlain, 101, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1923, in Romeo, Michigan to the late John and Gertrude (Laser) Hartway. A straightforward and sharp-witted woman, Elaine was known for her no-nonsense attitude and her remarkable ability to speak her mind—qualities she carried with her well into her later years....

Jan 12, 2025

Dr. Moufid Alsawaf, passed away at his residence on January 12, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born in Damascus, Syria on April 1, 1950, to parents Mohiddin Alsawaf and Monawar Alababidi.

After graduating from Damascus Dental School, he moved to the US in 1982 at the young age of 32 and pursued his passion...

Jan 10, 2025

CURLEE, GARY D. of Pontiac, passed away January 10, 2025 at 81 years of age. Loving husband of Sharon for 63 years; dear father of Michael (Katherine) Curlee, Mark (Michelle) Curlee, and Keri (Loren) Duningan; grandfather of Shelly (Ann), Jordan (Steve), Joel (Kayla), Ashlei, and Kara; great grandfather of Lilliana, Abraham, and Elijah; brother of the late Jerry Curlee....

Jan 10, 2025

BOLAN, BEVERLY A.  born February 8, 1951 in Detroit. She was the fourth child of Anthony "Tony" and Margaret (née Truax) Stadler. She passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 from a rare disease PSP, at the Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Patrick and Delbert Stadler. She is...

Jan 9, 2025

John Charles Jacobson, 56, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2025.  John was born on February 19, 1968, in Dearborn, Michigan, and resided in Waterford at the time of his death. John, known best to those closest to him as "Jake" or "JC," was an extremely loyal and adoring husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, great uncle and friend. ...

Jan 6, 2025

HILL, DENNIS R. of Waterford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 6, 2024 at 72 years of age. Loving husband of Lori (née Berryman) for 40 years; beloved father of Austin Hill (Ashlee) and Shelby (Zach) Johnson; papa of Grayson, Jackson, Scarlett, and Quinn; brother of Jerry Hill, Roger "Doc" (Linda) Hill, Bobby (Marie) Hill, the...

Jan 6, 2025

Jackie M. Beck, age 66, passed away on January 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. Jackie was the cherished wife of Randy, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She loved going to concerts, traveling, shopping and most importantly spending with family and friends

. Above all, Jackie treasured her role as a grandmother....

Jan 5, 2025

Larry R. Armstrong, 72, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2025. Born on March 11, 1952, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Marjorie (Schaar) Shelton and the late Robert Armstrong. Larry lived a life rooted in hard work, kindness, and a deep connection to the outdoors. Larry spent much of his life in jobs that kept him outdoors,...

Jan 4, 2025

Susan Schenck, 91, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on January 4, 2025. Born on March 29, 1933, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Charles and Marie (Watson) Weiler, Susan led a life rich in love, adventure, and companionship.

Susan and her late husband, James, were inseparable. Their lives were deeply intertwined, and they were known for their...

Jan 3, 2025

Charles Thomas "Tom" Nolan III, 78, of St. Louis, MO, went home to be with the Lord on January 3, 2025. He lived most of his life in Waterford, Michigan, attending Presbyterian services, graduating from Waterford Kettering High School, and then earning a B.A. from Western Michigan University. Tom and his wife Patty (née Shaughnessy) celebrated their 46th wedding...

Jan 3, 2025

GUTH, SANFORD B. "SANDY" was born June 30, 1925, and passed away on January 3, 2025 at the age of 99 ½. Sandy was born in the Bronx, NY and lived in Monsey, NY; Ft. Lauderdale, North Miami, and Davie, FL. He served in the US Navy during WWII. He graduated from Fordham University (1948) with a BS in...

Jan 3, 2025

Michael John Weber of Waterford passed away on January 3, 2025 at age 63.

He is survived by his son, Jeremy Weber; his brother, William Weber Jr; his sister in-law, Sandy Weber; his niece, Samantha Weber; his aunt Mary Jane; his cousins, Leslie and Mia; his ex-wife, Amy Weber; his girlfriend Karen Muglia; and his best friend,...

Jan 3, 2025

Alice Ida Purves, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 82. Alice was a long-time resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and is remembered for her boundless love, dedication to education, and her warm, caring spirit.

Born on April 17, 1942, in Minto, New Brunswick, Alice...

Jan 2, 2025

Judy Kay Tower, 67, of West Bloomfield, passed away on January 2,2025. Born May 21, 1957, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Floyd James and Delreta Dawn Tower (née Coleman), Judy lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and creativity.

A proud graduate of Clarkston High School, Class of 1975, Judy built a career as a dedicated legal secretary...

Jan 2, 2025

William Steven Dobreff, known affectionately as "Bill" passed away early Wednesday, January 2nd, 2025, in his Waterford Michigan home with his loving wife Austin by his side.  Bill came into this world on June 10, 1957, to Barbara and Edward Dobreff. He was born and raised in Harrison Township MI and graduated Valedictorian from L'Anse Creuse Central High School...

Dec 30, 2024

Clifford Allan Robbins, 75, of Waterford passed away suddenly on December 30th, 2024. Clifford, best known to those who loved him as "Al," was an entirely devoted husband, father, son, grandfather and friend. Al spent all of his time doing for others and was a man of few words to many but a beacon of wisdom for those closest...

Dec 27, 2024

STABLEY, FRANK C. of Davisburg, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 27, 2024 at 71 years of age. He was born in Pontiac, MI on November 28, 1953 to Oscar and Queenie Stabley. Cherished brother of Gail (Everett) Stockwell, John "Butch" (Paulette) Stabley, Judy (Jerome) Bradford, and Kristine (William) Holmes; preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 27, 2024

MAYO, JEFFREY L. of Clarkston, passed away December 27, 2024 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of the late Rosa Mayo; dear father of Jonni (Ken) Jackson and Angie (Mike) Rakowski; grandfather of Jeff (Adriana), Tyler, and Kaylee; great grandfather of Aurora; step grandfather of Michael and Matthew; step great grandfather of Maverick and Charlotte who is on...

Dec 25, 2024

JOHNSON, GRANT L. of Clarkston, passed away December 25, 2024 at 101 years of age. Loving husband of the late Esther, and the mother of his children, the late Inez Johnson; dear father of Betty (David) Otterbein, Larry (Donna) Johnson, Diane Johnson, and Victor (Paula) Johnson; grandfather of Matthew (Erica), Robyn (Kurt), Rod, Jamie (Brian), Valerie (Thomas), Vanessa (Daran),...

Dec 24, 2024

STENBORG, PETER ALAN, of Deland, Florida, formerly of Clarkston, Michigan passed away December 24, 2024 at 83 years of age. Peter was born on August 8, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Fred and Eleanor Howlett Stenborg. He graduated from Redford High School. He was the facilities manager for North Oakland Medical Center in Pontiac retiring in 2000.  ...