Obituary Listing

Nov 12, 2023

DONAGHUE, PETER M. of Davisburg, passed away unexpectedly November 12, 2023 at 72 years of age. Loving husband of Nancy (née Wright) for 28 years; father of Kara Ward, Peter (Nicole) Donaghue, Molly (Greg) Rej, and Victoria (Al) Petersen; grandfather of 8; survived by 5 siblings; preceded in death by 5 siblings; survived by the mother of his children,...

Nov 11, 2023

SNELLING, BEVERLY J. (née Watts) passed away November 11, 2023 at 81 years of age. Loving wife of the late Roger Snelling for 62 years; dear mother of David (Mary) Snelling, Michael (Ana) Snelling, and Sherry (Bob) Simpson; grandmother of Andrew (Lauren), Katlin (Joseph), Jordan, Trevor (Courtney), Molly, Carol (Angus), Anthony, and Roger (Elizabeth); great grandmother of Zayden, Maddox,...

Nov 11, 2023

Ann Kinney Throop, age 92 of Clarkston, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1931 in Kingston, Rhode Island to parents Lorenzo and Elizabeth Kinney. Ann graduated from Stanford University with masters in statistics and mathematics. She was one of the first women hired by IBM as an engineer and retired after 40...

Nov 11, 2023

Hoover, Denis Arthur, age 65, of Clarkston, passed away November 11, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, son to Mary and the late Arthur Hoover. Dear brother of Joe (Susan) Hoover; loving Uncle of Sara (Mike) Carrico and Lisa (Dylan) Armstrong; great uncle of Nolan, Cade, Hunter, Luke, and Ace. The family would like...

Nov 10, 2023

WRIGHT, BECKY of Holly, passed away November 10, 2023 at 69 years of age. In memory of our dearest friend Rebecca Ann Wright. Best friends with Kitty Sauro for 43 years and lovingly called "Boo" and best friends with Debi Haney for 30 years and lovingly called "Beck". Dear friends with Maryanne Tyrrell and also Kim and the gym...

Nov 10, 2023

WRIGHT, REBECCA ANN "Becky" my dear sister left this world November 10, 2023 with me and my daughter by her side. She is preceded in death by our mother, Renatta Wright, father, Robert Wright, brother, Steven Wright, and niece, Sylvia Grandison, and our grandparents. I loved my sister and always wanted to be closer to her. I, Victoria Grandison,...

Nov 10, 2023

JOYCE, TODD MICHAEL, age 60, of Clarkston Michigan, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on May 25th, 1963, in Pontiac to the late Robert Thomas Joyce and Ida Mae McGhee. Upon graduating from Clarkston high school, Todd married the love of his life Brenda and together they raised 3 children. Todd and Brenda spent 45...

Nov 10, 2023

DENNE, RICK, age 83, of Waterford, passed away November 10, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, son to the late Ernest and Irene Denne (nee Rowe). Dear father of Rodney and Jason Denne; proud grandfather of Baylen, Joseph, Jillian, Calan, Paloma and Hayden; dear step-father of Roxanne Rives; sister of Carene Nolan (nee Denne),...

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...