Obituary Listing

Nov 9, 2023

ROSE, PAUL LOUIS, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on November 9, 2023, at 71 years old. Paul was born on June 14, 1952, in Pontiac, Michigan to parents William and Viola (Bernier) Rose. Paul grew up in Pontiac and graduated from Pontiac High School. Following high school graduation, Paul had served in the US Army. Paul owned Triple A...

Nov 9, 2023

KIRBY, DAVID MASTERS, age 69 of Clarkston, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Pontiac to the late Dick and June (Masters) Kirby. David enjoyed music and was a talented drummer. He was also a Jeep enthusiast. More than anything, David was dedicated to his family. He is survived by his...

Nov 7, 2023

CAPION, KATHRYN ANN, age 75 of Waterford, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1948 in Detroit to the late Donald and Mavis (McCellan) Erkfitz. Kathryn was a lifelong and well accomplished educator, excelling in reading and special education. She enjoyed traveling and had visited many countries outside of the US, including living...

Nov 6, 2023

SCHNEID, HELMUT HORST, age 84, of Waterford, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Helmut was born on December 12, 1938, in Mainz, Germany to parents Blasius and Therese (Köck) Schneid. Helmut completed trade school in Germany, working as a Volkswagen mechanic, foreman, and manager in multiple dealerships. His extensive knowledge ultimately lead him to Motor Magazine where he...

Nov 5, 2023

LARKIN, JAMES, of Cedar Park, TX, formerly of Waterford, MI passed away November 5, 2023 at 84 years of age. Loving husband of Susan (née Meacham); dear father of Bill (Diane) Larkin, Michael Larkin, Jeff (Lynette) Adamo, Justin (San Marie) Dyer, Bryan (Liz) Dyer; grandfather of Erin, Jim, Ethan, Justine, Elyse, Brody, Chase, Michael, and Adeline; brother of Jean...

Nov 3, 2023

NEYMANOWSKI, CHELSEA N. (née Curtis) passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2023 at 33 years of age. Loving mother of Kennedy and Emmit; cherished daughter of Jeff and Christina (née Pettibone) Curtis; dear sister of Jeremy (Nichole) Curtis, Jimmy Curtis, and Cassie Curtis; and survived by the father of her children Adam Neymanowski and his parents, Kristine and Michael Neymanowski....

Nov 3, 2023

KEIF, LOWELL T. of Waterford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on  November 3, 2023 at 89 years of age. Loving husband of Betty (née Newsum) for 68 years; dear father of Fred (Wendy) Keif and Tina Garner; grandfather of Freeman (Theresa), Stacey (David), Andrew (Dani), and the late Rachel; great grandfather of many; brother...

Nov 2, 2023

JOHNSON, DALE BRYON, age 82, of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Dale was born on September 29, 1941, in Gladstone, MI to parents Earl and Hazel (Williams) Johnson. Dale worked at General Motors for 30 years. Dale loved woodworking and fishing in his free time. He was also a huge fan of Elvis. Dale will be...

Nov 1, 2023

DERUS, Leonard Anthony, age 72, of Garden City, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Loving father of Sherry Lynn Derus-Spiller and Allen Anthony (Lori Elizabeth) Derus. Dearest grandfather of Jordan Austin Derus, Sierra Lynn Fields, Allex Anthony Derus, Bryce Andrew Derus, Chloe Mekenna Derus, Adam Charles Demeter, Andrew Gary Demeter and Aaron Joseph Demeter.

As...

Nov 1, 2023

Meta (Mitzi) Ann Grulke Schempf of Clarkston, Michigan entered her eternal rest on November 1, 2023 (All Saints Day) at 90 years of age.

Loving wife of the late Richard Schempf; beloved daughter of the late Albert and Martha Grulke; devoted mother of Michael (Karen) Schempf and Joanne (Jeffrey) Walsh; caring grandmother of Andrew (Linda) Schempf, Philip...

Oct 29, 2023

Mary Lee Cudnohufsky, of Waterford, Michigan passed away on October 29, 2023 at 94 years of age after living a full and happy life. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 13, 1929, and lived in Waterford on Loon Lake for 56 years before moving to Canterbury On The Lake. Mary Lee earned her bachelors and masters degree...

Oct 28, 2023

WETZEN, MARSHA ANNE, age 67, of Waterford, passed away October 28, 2023. In Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late Jack and Josephine Wetzen (nee Sobeck). Dear cousin of Heidi, Matthew, and Anne. Dearest friend of Crystal Harker. Marsha worked for Wright and Filippis and later for Integra Partners for many years. In her spare time, she was a car...

Oct 27, 2023

SMITH, Ruth L.; August 24, 1944 to October 27, 2023. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John R. Smith and her son John Jr.; She is survived by her children, Sharon and Keith Howell and Ann Marrie and Cristy Rauck; also by grandchildren, Bobby (Jessi), Bradley (Lyanna), Sarah (Kenneth), Beth (Anthony), Drake, Landon, Brooklynn,...

Oct 26, 2023

DENNISON, RICHARD L. "Rick" of Waterford, passed away October 26, 2023 at 77 years of age. Husband of Harriett (née Church) for 55 years; father of William (Lori) Cooper, Harold "Mick" Dennison, and Richard (Jennifer) Dennison; grandfather of Billy (Sandy) Cooper, Jody Cooper, Daniel Cooper, Ashley (Rob) Lech, and Gavin (Hannah) Dennison; great grandfather of Isabella, Olivia, Chyrstal, Aiden,...

Oct 26, 2023

NICHOLS, CAROL MARIE, of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 84 years old. Carol was born on May 19, 1939, in Pontiac, MI to parents Joseph and Virginia (Eldridge) Riharb. Carol was a graduate of Pontiac Central High School. Carol worked at Rigley Supermarket and later worked as a lunchroom monitor for many years at Waterford...

Oct 24, 2023

TAYLOR, MICHAEL G. of Flint, passed away October 24, 2023 at 77 years of age. Husband of Melodie (née Orourke); dear father of Stephanie (Matthew) Mead, Christopher Taylor, and the late Micah Taylor; grandfather of Cole, Alyssa, and Jayce; brother of Robbin Underhill; preceded in death by 4 siblings. Mike earned a bachelor's degree from Detroit College of Business...

Oct 22, 2023

Frank "Frankie" Charles Flores, age 72 of Clarkston, passed away on October 22, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1951 in Pontiac to his late parents Frank Q. and Beatrice (Duran) Flores. Beloved brother of Mary Douglas of Canada, Terry Schiele, Sarah and Mario Hernandez, and predeceased by Darcy George. Adored uncle and great uncle. Frankie always had...

Oct 19, 2023

Marjorie Elizabeth Setter, age 87 of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1936 in Pontiac, daughter of the late Clarence and Vivian (Chapman) Thompson. She worked at GM for several years and was a dedicated member of the Pontiac Elks, Eagles, Moose Lodge, and VFW Post. Marjorie was a huge animal...

Oct 14, 2023

Nancy Jane Galway-Nordquist-Stout, known by many friends as "Nanc", passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 near Detroit, Michigan at the age of 90. Nancy was born on September 19, 1933 in Plainfield, New Jersey to Nan A. Galway (nee Arrison) and Frederick William Galway, Jr.

Nancy was raised in Montclair, New Jersey and graduated from Montclair...

Oct 11, 2023

JONES, LEONA GRACE "LEE", age 89 of Clarkston, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1934 in Pontiac, daughter of the late Linus and Phoebe (Price) Pace. Loving mother to children, David (Darleen) Brown, Mark Brown, Paul Brown, and Kathyrn Hoff. Adored grandmother of Paula Rodriquez, Mari Brown, Breanna Brown, Ben Hoff, Rachel...