Obituary Listing

Feb 8, 2023

SMILEY, GAIL FRANCES, age 88 of Waterford, passed away on February 8, 2023 after a long illness. Gail was born on January 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado to the late Frederick and Sarah (Carrel) Hooper. Gail worked as a Candy Striper at Pontiac General Hospital and later retired from First Federal Savings Bank after several years of dedicated service....

Feb 7, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of David Lawrence Slating of Davisburg, Michigan on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, at the age of 78 years.

David will be forever and lovingly remembered by his dear wife of 48 years, Linda Slating, eldest son David Mark Slating, daughter Monica Slating and...

Feb 7, 2023

BRADY, SANDRA L. of Waterford, passed away February 7, 2023 at 86 years of age. Loving mother of Rich Pitcher, Liz (Tom) Lesnau, Jerry (Gabrielle) Brady, Jim Brady, Jon (Christy) Brady, and the late Tammy Bennett; grandmother of Dave, Justin (fiancée Katie), Kayla (Howard), Noah, Piper, Rylan, Everett (Sierra), Elise, and Taylor; great grandmother of Avery; mother in law...

Feb 5, 2023

With hearts overflowing with love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of LeeAnn Bouck, the beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and most importantly "Amma" to her cherished grandchildren. Amma was a fixture in the lives of those who knew her and will be deeply missed by her daughter Diann Brown and her husband Dave, as well as her granddaughter...

Feb 5, 2023

William J. Faris, 63 of Waterford, passed away after a long fight with cancer.  William passed at his home on the 5th of February 2023.  William (Bill to his close friends and family) was born in Pontiac, on February 11, 1959, to his parents, Donald and Betty Faris.  William joined the Army in 1979 and was stationed at Fort...

Feb 4, 2023

JACKSON, "Bud", EUWING, age 64, of Pontiac, passed away February 4, 2023, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born on April 30, 1958, in Pineville, Kentucky, son to the late Edward and Doris Jackson. Loving husband of Tina for 25 years; dear father of Cassy and Jimmy; proud grandfather of Eriana, Jordan and Aria; dear brother of...

Feb 3, 2023

RAY, ADDYSON LYNN, age 14, of Clarkston, passed away February 3, 2023. She was born on May 22, 2008, in Commerce, Michigan, cherished daughter to Andy Ray and Amanda Dohring- Ray; dear sister of Adrian Dohring-Ray; loving granddaughter of John (Carol) Hartwick and Jim (Terese) Ray; niece of Nathan (Kate) Hartwick, Adam Hartwick, Heather (Shane) Quinlan, Scott Ray and...

Feb 3, 2023

HUDNELL, VIRGINIA L. of Waterford, formerly of Equality, IL, passed away February 3, 2023 at 99 years of age. Loving wife of the late Earl for 80 years; cherished mother of Jolene (Larry) Davis; beloved grandmother of Brooke (Laura) Davis and Kay Lee (Scott) Blanchard; great grandmother of Amanda (Robby) Slaght, Brooke (Lisa) Davis, Abigail Davis, Evan Blanchard, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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)...

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...