William Rappuhn
Feb 2, 2023
RAPPUHN, WILLIAM of Waterford, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at home after a long battle with prostate cancer on February 2, 2023 at 79 years of age. Loving husband of Marilyn (née Ball) for 61 years; cherished father of Debbie (John) Barrett, William A. (Gina) Rappuhn; grandfather of Sara, Zachary (Tina), Josh (Taylor), Mikayla, and Connor; great...
Lionel Henry Goerge Lessenthien, Jr.
Feb 1, 2023
LESSENTHIEN, LIONEL HENRY GEORGE JR., age 91, of Waterford, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1931, in Summit, New Jersey, son to the late Lionel Henry George and Edith Lessenthien. Loving husband of Janice for 65 years; dear father of Sharan Peters, Laura Lessenthien and Lee (Cheryl) Lessenthien; proud grandfather of Evan Lessenthien, Rachell...
Thomas Kenneth Perkins
Feb 1, 2023
PERKINS, THOMAS K. of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly February 1, 2023 at 73 years of age. Loving husband of Cathy (née Green) Perkins for 40 years; dear brother of Larry (Kathleen) Perkins, Virginia Perkins, and the late Dennis Perkins. Preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Barbara (née Laskey) Perkins. Born in Detroit, Tom earned a bachelor's degree...
William Joseph Vorndam
Feb 1, 2023
VORNDAM, WILLIAM JOSEPH, age 77, of Waterford, formerly of Allen Park, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1945, in Highland Park, Michigan, son to the late Clarence and Emma Vorndam (nee Guitar). Loving husband of the late Linda Balog for 22 years; dear father of Marie (Kevin Brachear) Vorndam; proud grandfather of Zackery (Kayleigh...
Margaret Ann Hilliard
Jan 31, 2023
HILLIARD, MARGARET ANN, age 81 of Ortonville, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1941 in Pontiac to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Musson) Feist. Margaret was a selfless and giving woman who was proud of her independence. She enjoyed her yardwork and keeping her house clean and organized. She had a deep...
Sally Ann Boss
Jan 31, 2023
BOSS, SALLY ANN, age 91 of Clarkston, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Pontiac to the late Doyal and Beatrice (Carlsen) Jones. Sally was a longtime member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time in her garden, but most of all loved her family. Sally is survived by...
Beatrice Howard "Bea" (Newman) Carpenter
Jan 30, 2023
CARPENTER, BEATRICE "BEA" HOWARD of Orion Township, passed away January 30, 2023, at 96 years of age. Beatrice was Born on January 25, 1927 in Myrtle, Missouri to parents the late George Elmer and Wavie Alvie Newman (nee Gaither); beloved wife of the late Lee Carpenter for 30 years; cherished mother of Richard "Dick" (Susan) Howard; proud grandmother of...
Louis Henry Tessier
Jan 30, 2023
TESSIER, LOUIS HENRY, age 82, of Clarkston, passed away January 30, 2023. He was born on July 19, 1940, in Grafton, VT, son to the late Ralph and Elizabeth Tessier (nee Bennett). Loving husband of Marva for 60 wonderful years; dear father of Louis Henry Jr. (Ramona) Tessier and Nanette (Craig) Hefner; proud grandfather of Ethan (Samantha) Tessier, Seth...
Nancy Kay Mcdavid
Jan 27, 2023
McDAVID, NANCY K. (née Kay) of Waterford, formerly of Holly and Farmington Hills, passed peacefully surrounded by her family January 27, 2023 at 93 years of age. Loving wife of the late Fred H. "Hal" McDavid and the late Donald S. Nisbett; dear mother of Melissa (the late Bob) Huntoon, Geoff (Carrie) McDavid, and the late Kerry (Kevin) Lathrop;...
Frederick Dale Brauning
Jan 27, 2023
BRAUNING, FREDERICK D. "FRED" of Clarkston, formerly of Chesterfield Township passed away January 27, 2023 at 73 years of age. Loving husband, companion, and best friend of Annette Lovse for 39 years; brother of Bill (Vena) Brauning, Larry Brauning, Patricia (the late Mike) Steffori, and Marianne Brauning; brother in law of Elizabeth Lovse. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Elizabeth "Betty" Theresa (Szabo) Kish
Jan 25, 2023
KISH, ELIZABETH "BETTY" THERESA, age 94 of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born on July 20, 1928 in Detroit to parents Louis and Elizabeth (Toth) Szabo. She enjoyed shopping, volunteer work, activities with her friends at Fox Manor, and especially cherished time spent with her family. Betty is survived by her children: Michael (Mary)...
Betty Jane Colfer
Jan 24, 2023
COLFER, BETTY J. (née Lippard) of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023 at 92 years of age. She was born on February 12, 1930 in Pontiac, MI to the late Eula McCrary Lippard and Clinton C. Lippard. Loving wife of Robert Colfer who preceded her in death in 2009; dear mother of Karen Colfer Bailey; grandmother of...
Warren Thomas Gunther
Jan 24, 2023
GUNTHER, WARREN THOMAS, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. He was born on July 9, 1933 in Pontiac to the late Clarance and Sabelle Gunther. He graduated from Pontiac High School and then joined the US Army. Warren later graduated with his Masters from Central Michigan University. He was a very accomplished man, having been a...
Alan Clayton Argyle
Jan 20, 2023
ARGYLE, ALAN CLAYTON, age 83, of Waterford, passed away January 20, 2023. He was born on October 15, 1939, in Pontiac, Michigan, son to the late Harold and Ellora Argyle (nee Leach). Loving husband of Geraldine for 62 years; dear father of Jeffrey (Carla) Argyle and Janice Argyle; proud grandfather of Katelyn (Matthew) Spence; great grandfather of Peyton. Alan...
Edward Joseph Zemnickas, Jr. "Bud"
Jan 19, 2023
ZEMNICKAS, EDWARD J. JR. "BUD" of Waterford, formerly of Hilldale, passed away January 19, 2023 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Susan (neé McColl) for 59 years; dear father of David (Kristen) Zemnickas, Lynn (John) Draft, and Julie (Mitch) Petterson; grandfather of Cassidy, Abigail, Zachary, Zoe, and Tom. Ed was a master electrician with IBEW Local Union...
Deborah Lou Mapes
Jan 18, 2023
MAPES, DEBORAH "DEBBIE" L., age 64 of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1958 in Lapeer, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Cora Schon. Debbie was a lifetime dog lover and trainer. She was a junior showmanship judge and her passion for all things dogs also lead her to be involved...
Lauretta Pearl (Wilcox) Kayga
Jan 18, 2023
KAYGA, LAURETTA PEARL, age 96, of Waterford, passed away January 18, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1926, in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter to the late William and Sylvia Wilcox. Loving mother of Diane Kayga and Susan (John) Lerke; proud grandmother of Brandi (Tim) Graham and Eric (Josie) Smith and five others; great grandmother of 4. Lauretta was a...
Frederick Odon Leal
Jan 16, 2023
LEAL, FREDERICK ODON, of Pontiac, passed away January 16, 2023 surrounded by all of his children at the age of 91. Born on November 18, 1931 in Asherton, Texas to parents of late Cecilio and Maria Leal (nee Reyes Diaz); beloved husband of the late Ester Leal (nee Martinez) for 54 wonderful years; dear father of Celia E. Fern,...
Haylee Marie Alexander
Jan 14, 2023
ALEXANDER, HAYLEE Marie, age 15, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Haylee was born on April 19, 2007, in Macomb, Michigan. Haylee is survived by her parents, Jeffrey and Lisa Alexander; her siblings: Saige (Tyler), Charlotte, and Kaden; her cousins: Emily (Joe) and Jason (Destany), Zachary, and Lucas; and her aunt and uncle, Jim and Crystal. Haylee was...
Dorothy Leona (Crigger) Webber
Jan 13, 2023
WEBBER, DOROTHY LEONA, age 99 of Waterford, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1923 in Detroit to the late John and Tillie Crigger. Dorothy retired from GM Truck & Bus after 20 plus years of dedicated service. After retirement she joined the Waterford Historical Society where she was an active member for...
