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Patricia Jean Allan
Oct 20, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Jean Allan, 98, of Waterford, passed away on October 20, 2024. Born on April 26, 1926, in Pontiac, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Webster and Juaneita Simmons (Sherman). Pat was the beloved wife of Robert Wesson Allan, with whom she shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a family filled with...
Gregory Thomas Bork "Greg"
Oct 15, 2024
BORK, GREGORY T. "GREG" of Auburn Hills, surrounded by his loving family, passed away October 15, 2024 at 76 years of age. Loving husband of Doris for 41 years; dear father of Matt Bork, Anthony Bork, Alexandra Bork, and Nicole (Ken Irwin) Bork; brother of Robert Bork; preceded in death by his parents, Norbert and Gladys (née Grassick) Bork....
Larry Curtis Crivea
Oct 14, 2024
CRIVEA, LARRY C. of Pontiac, passed away October 14, 2024 at 73 years of age. Father of Chris and Ian Crivea; grandfather of 7; brother of 2 siblings. Family will receive friends Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 4 PM to 8 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME-CLARKSTON.
Vinson "Vinny" J. Cherry
Oct 13, 2024
Vinson "Vinny" J. Cherry passed away October 13, 2024, at 61 years of age. Survived by his loving brother Denny (Alice); and devoted uncle of Korynn and Gwynn. Vinny graduated from Oxford High School in 1981. He was honorably discharged from U.S. Army service in 1984 after serving as a Pershing Missile Specialist.
He enjoyed Tigers games,...
Claris Sue Kuhl
Oct 11, 2024
Claris Sue Kuhl, age 79, of Independence Township, passed away on October 11, 2024. Born in Canyon Falls, Kentucky, to the late Harvey Augusta and Talmarie Lucas (nee Branson), was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.
Claris is survived by her cherished children: Tina (Chris) Chowning, Mark Davis, Lisa (Kevin) Austin, and Chad Davis; preceded...
Tara Louise Wyant
Oct 9, 2024
WYANT, TARA L. of Waterford, with her family at her side, passed away October 9, 2024 at 53 years of age; cherished daughter of Donald and Judy Wyant; dear mother of Amber (Miles) Neumann and Britny (Kyle) Ross-Fuerneisen; grandmother of Lily, Blake, Victor, Ayanna, and Coleson; sister of Donald Wyant; cherished childhood friend of Becky Burnham; special niece of...
Betty Kuehnast
Oct 7, 2024
Betty Kuehnast, age 81, passed away peacefully October 7, 2024, in Clarkston Michigan.
She was born on August 22, 1943, in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, to Alvin and Mildred Brodt. The youngest of five children, she grew up in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, where she made many friends and caught many fish with her father on the Mississippi River....
Marlene Elizabeth Joss
Oct 7, 2024
JOSS, MARLENE E. (née Shell) of Drayton Plains, Hale, and Stuart, FL, passed away October 7, 2024 at 85 years of age. Loving wife of Robert "Bob" for 63 years; dearest mother of Kari (Steve) Hume, Trish (Nelson) Andrews, Paul (Cindy) Joss, and Matt (Linda) Joss; grandmother of Nathan, Joslyn, Rachel, Nina, Alec (Leah), Sarah, Annie, Kaley, Amelia, Jacob,...
William "Bill" Burder
Oct 4, 2024
William H. (Bill) Burder, 99, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away peacefully just 15 hours before his 100th birthday, on October 4, 2024. Born on October 5, 1924, to the late William and Ada (Thompson) Burder, Bill lived a life full of love, service, and craftsmanship.
On May 21, 1943, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his...
Gary Joseph Benning
Oct 3, 2024
BENNING, GARY J. of Waterford, passed away October 3, 2024 at 77 years of age. Loving husband of Sheryle for 49 years; devoted father of Frank Benning and Nikki (Bill Cook) Benning; grandpa of Destini (Lauren), Ireland, Makenzie, Dylan, and Emily; brother of Pat (Natalie Zett) Benincasa. Gary graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1965 and later earned...
Robert Edward Scott "Bob"
Oct 3, 2024
SCOTT, ROBERT E. "BOB" of Clarkston, passed away October 3, 2024 at 83 years of age. Loving husband of Terri (née Brandt) for 32 years; cherished father of Jeff Scott, Stephanie Hamel, Jason (Judee) Scott, and Tim (Kyndale) Scott; grandfather of Jaydin, Jacob, Lily, Benjamin, Madison, Averyanna, and Hayleigh; brother of Patricia (the late Camile) Rabah, preceded in death...
Christine Carol Corker-Holland
Oct 2, 2024
CORKER-HOLLAND, CHRISTINE CAROL, 69, of Westland, MI, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 in Pontiac, MI. Christine was born in Detroit to Wilfred and Ethel Corker on December 8, 1954. She attended Frank Cody High School in Detroit where she graduated in January 1973. She married Max Holland III on January 13, 2013 in Detroit. She enjoyed cooking,...
Pamela Jean Hodson
Oct 2, 2024
HODSON, PAMELA J. of Clarkston, passed away October 2, 2024 at 56 years of age. Loving wife of Scott Lovchuk for 20 years; dear mother of James (Brie) Hodson and Joshua (Danielle) Hodson; grandmother of Grayson; cherished daughter of the late Robert and the late Edna McKay; sister of Robert McKay, Jr., Karen (Al) Bathum, Susan (Rob) Brownlee. Also...
Lois June Curtis
Sep 30, 2024
CURTIS, Lois June (nee Karr), age 89, of Pontiac, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Lois was born on February 21, 1935, in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Vincent Milton and Martha May (Welsh) Karr. One of the most important aspects of Lois' life was her family. Lois met the love of her life, Lyle...
Carl Hammond
Sep 28, 2024
Carlyle "Carl" Hammond, of Waterford, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2024, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sister, Lois (Everett Bruner) Lotridge; and nine children, Rick (Heather) Hammond, Russ (Cheryl) Hammond, Carol (Bill) Criss, Elaine (Eddie) Spivey, Kristie (Josh) Luther, Sarah (Will) Hammond, Matthew Johnson, Mark (Caitlyn) Johnson,...
Steven Mark Wheeler
Sep 27, 2024
Steven Mark Wheeler, age 67, was called Home on September 27th, 2024. Born on September 28th, 1956, to Herbert Joseph and Virginia Ruth Wheeler (nee Bacon). Steve was a Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He was a dedicated Father to Shannon Wheeler (Joshua Bentley). Biological Father to Mark Paul, and Steven Mark. Stepfather to Amberlynn Biggs, and Dustyn Bennett. Proud...
Deanna "Toni" Loraine Jenkins
Sep 27, 2024
Deanna "Toni" Jenkins, 83, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2024. Born on July 13, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, Toni was a woman of deep faith, compassion, and creativity.
She married her beloved husband, James "Jim" Jenkins, on January 7, 1994, at Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church in White Lake, Michigan. Over the course of...
Sterling Edward Shelton
Sep 25, 2024
SHELTON, STERLING E. of Clarkston, passed away September 25, 2024 at 65 years of age. Dear husband of the late Sherry; father of Shelby and Amber Shelton; beloved son of the late Oscar and the late Marbeth Shelton; brother of Don (Beverly) Bruce, Valerie Koop, Mark (the late Suzanne) Shelton, Amy Shelton, Teresa Graber, and the late Richard Shelton....
James P. Piper
Sep 24, 2024
PIPER, JAMES P. of Henderson, KY, formerly of Waterford, MI. Born in Central City, KY, the Lord called him home on September 24, 2024 at 92 years of age. Loving husband of the late Katherine "Jean" (née Zimmerman) Piper for 53 years; dear father of David Piper, Mary Ann Bryan (Doug), Chris (Kathy) Piper, and Susan Coffey; grandfather of...
Stephanie Diane Pope
Sep 22, 2024
Stephanie Diane Pope, 48, of Clarkston, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday September 22, 2024 after battling ALS. Stephanie was the beloved daughter of Margarett Soldan (Wright) and Terry Darling, born in Rochester, MI, on March 23, 1976. Stephanie was known for her strong will and her deep love for her family and friends. She made the...
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