Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 11, 2023

LEMASTER, BEVERLY ROSE, age 86 of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born in 1936 and was the sixth of what would be eight children of Tyne and Peter Kinnunen of Keweenaw Bay. The family moved a few miles up 41 to Arnheim where Beverly graduated from Baraga High School. She married the late Art...

Jan 10, 2023

JACKSON, MURIEL HAZEL of Waterford, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2023 at 94 years of age. Loving wife of the late Ephriam Jackson; cherished mother of Phillip (Pam) Jackson and Brenda Eckerly; grandmother of David (Marge), Tony (Kim), and Derek; great grandmother of 3; sister of Thomas "Woodfork" Pippin, Lewis Freelon "Doc" Pippin, Mona ...

Jan 6, 2023

BILLS, DAVID S. of Holly, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2023 at 60 years of age. Dear father of Dylan (Nicole) Bills; grandfather of Dane and Blake; son of Vivian and the late Duane Bills; brother of Brenda Madar, Daniel Bills, Beverly Jeffries, and the late Duane Bills. David was a craftsman who was third generation owner and...

Jan 5, 2023

CORBETT, FRANK, age 85 of Clarkston, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2022. He was born on October 19, 1937 in Edinburgh, Scotland to the late George and Sarah (McVay) Corbett. Frank upon graduating _St Anthony's High School served in the Royal Naval Reserves for nearly five years. He met the love of his life Margaret at the Palais...

Jan 5, 2023

Richard Gary Burger, age 65 of Holly, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan. Richard is survived by the love of his life, Michelle Hancock; son, Sean Burger; siblings: Sue Ann (Barry) Adams and Ralph (Laura) Averill; and nephews: Josh Adams and Ryan Adams. He was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2023

Barbara "Barbi" Mae Wright, age 57 of Pontiac, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2022. She was born on August 18, 1965 in Trenton, Michigan.

Barbi is survived by her mother, Linda (Clifford) Bellant; sister, Lora (Josh) Brown; step-brother, Andy Bellant; niece, Kalley Brown; nephew, Evan Brown; step-niece, Ashley Bellant; aunts: Wanza Rowe, Brenda (the late Eugene)...

Jan 3, 2023

APONTE, SALVADOR of Waterford, went to be with his beloved Jesus on January 3, 2023 at 90 years of age. Loving husband of Cherry for 65 years; dear father of Cynthia (Tony) Hinojosa, Salvador Jay (Lois) Aponte, Thomas (Toni) West, Bradley Aponte, Sherrill (Dale) Hutchinson, Gwendolyn (Garner) Higgins, the late Clayton Lane, and the late Jeffrey Aponte; grandpa, papa,...

Jan 1, 2023

TOMCZAK, ROBERT PAUL "BUTCH", age 78, of Waterford, passed away January 1. 2023. He was born on November 22, 1944, in Ashland, Wisconsin, son to the late Henry and Frances Tomczak (nee Kontny). Loving father of Andi (Joshua) Steaban and Micki (Danny) Dowlan; proud grandfather of Parker; brother of James (Mary) Tomczak and Carol (the late Billy) Mesik. Robert...

Dec 31, 2022

HICE, EDWARD LEE "EDDY" of Grand Blanc, formerly of Southgate passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2022 at 78 years of age. Loving husband of Marilyn (née Sharette) for 56 years; loving father of Andrea (William) Harvey and Elizabeth (Steven) Mancini; grandfather of Amanda, Samuel, Lillian, and Alexander; brother of Betty Walling; uncle...

Dec 30, 2022

STUDEBAKER, SALLYE LU, age, 85 of Pontiac, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Otis and Hazel (maiden name) Pickering.  Sallye was the cherished wife of 32 years to Robert W. Studebaker, mother to Timothy J. (Beverly) Best, Joseph L. (Mae) Best, Susan K. Smith and...

Dec 29, 2022

TERRY ARLENE GOODE, age 66 of Waterford, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born on August 14, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Donald and Darlene (Hays) Goode. Terry was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church, where she volunteered much of her time & loved the company of her church community. She was a...

Dec 29, 2022

MILLER, CHERYL M. of Pontiac, formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away surrounded by her family on December 29, 2022 at 62 years of age. Loving wife of Wayne Miller for 44 years; cherished mother of Angela Miller and Allen (Julia) Miller; grandmother of Zachary, Jacob, Chloe, Aspen, and Silas; preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Barbara (née...