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Christopher Michael Hall

Christopher Michael Hall

May 26, 2022

Hall, Christopher Michael born in Pontiac, MI; passed away May 26th, 2022 after a horrible battle with cancer at age 44; son of Dean and Carla Hall; brother of Matt Hall; grandson of Dick McTavish (Jean) of Alabama and Lou Fischer (Don) of Waterford. Preceded in death by Grandfather Melvin Hall, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chris had a...

Evelyn Marie (Brill)  Edwards

Evelyn Marie (Brill) Edwards

May 26, 2022

EDWARDS, EVELYN M. (nee Brill) of Waterford, born into this life on a Good Friday, April 15, 1927 in Yale, MI. She went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2022 at age 95. Loving wife for 43 years of the late Robert B. Edwards; cherished mother of Cindy Edwards (Chuck Charter), Kevin (Colette) Edwards, Cheryl (the...

Janet Marie Green

Janet Marie Green

May 25, 2022

GREEN, JANET MARIE, age 68 of Waterford, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1954 in Detroit and grew up in Ferndale. She was the first in her family to attend college and graduated summa cum laude. Janet was a force of nature; an adventurer who never stopped exploring. She will be remembered...

Gary Wayne Ogle

Gary Wayne Ogle

May 23, 2022

OGLE, GARY WAYNE, age 70, of Waterford, passed away May 23, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1951, in Pontiac, Michigan, son to the late Raymond and Emma Ogle (nee Carter). Loving husband of Cheri for 35 wonderful years; dear father of Courtney (Kurtis) Owens and Bayley (Morgen) Hummel; proud grandfather of Preston, dear brother of Larry (Kim)...

Barbara Jean (Terrall)  Oertel

Barbara Jean (Terrall) Oertel

May 22, 2022

OERTEL, BARBARA JEAN, of Clarkston, formerly of Naubinway, passed away on May 22, 2022 at 87 years of age.  She was born in Bates County, Missouri to parents Almond and Wava (see Copely) Terrall. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Chuck" of 46 years. Barbara was like the Energizer Bunny and enjoyed, hiking, golf, cross country...

Harry James Brinkey

Harry James Brinkey

May 22, 2022

BRINKEY, HARRY JAMES, age 75 of Waterford, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Hazel Park to parents Edward and Helen (Dombrowski) Brinkey. Harry was a Vietnam Veteran who proudly served in the US Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. Harry is survived by his loving...

Karen Laura (Mahon)  Vihonsky

Karen Laura (Mahon) Vihonsky

May 22, 2022

VIHONSKY, KAREN L. (nee Mahon) of Waterford, passed away May 22, 2022 at 67 years of age. Loving wife of George for 35 years; dear sister of Nancy (Mike) Warrick; aunt of Warren, Steve, Jennifer, and Michael; step mother of David (Lori) Vihonsky, Christopher (Sara) Vihonsky and the late George V. Vihonsky; grandmother of Julie and Emily; great grandmother...

Clara Madine (Hall)  Pfister

Clara Madine (Hall) Pfister

May 20, 2022

PFISTER, CLARA MADINE, age 87, of Las Vegas, formerly of Clarkston, passed away at her home on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1934 in Letcher County, Kentucky to parents Dennis and Gertrude (Collins) Hall. Clara was raised Baptist and remained strong in her faith throughout her life. She loved telling stories of growing up...

Donna Jean Gugins

Donna Jean Gugins

May 20, 2022

GUGINS, DONNA JEAN, age 89 of Waterford, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. She was born on December 25, 1932 in Detroit to parents Leo and Sadie Franzel. Donna enjoyed visiting the casinos and she loved dining out, especially at Big Boy, but because of the people – not the food! She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan...

Lorraine Marie Farnsworth

Lorraine Marie Farnsworth

May 18, 2022

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Robert Nelson Schaar

Robert Nelson Schaar

May 17, 2022

SCHAAR, ROBERT NELSON, age 80 of Clarkston, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born on June 12, 1941 in Pontiac to parents Nelson and Grace (Canfield) Schaar. Robert retired from Williams International as supervisor after 38 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing and was a talented organist. Robert is survived by his sisters: Marjorie (the...

Jeffrey Lee Todd

Jeffrey Lee Todd

May 16, 2022

TODD, JEFFREY LEE, age 52, of Waterford, passed away on May 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, MI. Born June 3, 1969, in Centerline, MI to loving parents Ronald Brent and Donna Rae Todd (nee Barr). He graduated from Deckerville High School in 1987. He met the love of his life Lynette at a bowling alley in...

William Marc Modisett

William Marc Modisett

May 16, 2022

William Marc Modisett, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2022, at his home in Waterford, Michigan. Marc was born along with his twin Mike on April 23, 1953, to Drs. Jackson W. and Marcella S. Modisett. Marc was raised in Madison, Indiana. In his youth Marc loved to read and challenged himself to become a speed reader. He was...

Ruth Ann (Sayles)  Vernier

Ruth Ann (Sayles) Vernier

May 16, 2022

VERNIER, RUTH A. (nee Sayles) of Clarkston, passed away May 16, 2022 at 67 years of age. Dear wife of James for 44 years; dear mother of Kathy (Michael Franklin) Vernier; step mother of Jimmy (Catherine) Vernier, Roger Vernier, Michelle (Scott) Fader, and Pam (F.C.) Dobbs; grandmother of 9; great grandmother of several; loving daughter of Pearl and the...

Paul Michael Danic

Paul Michael Danic

May 14, 2022

DANIC, PAUL MICHAEL, age 73 of Waterford, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022. He was born in Detroit on July 3, 1948 to parents George and Marilyn (Hubbell) Danic. Paul proudly served in the US Army in Vietnam as a Morse Intercept. He received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University and his Master's Degree from Marygrove College...

Michael "Mike" Vincent Tierney

Michael "Mike" Vincent Tierney

May 14, 2022

TIERNEY, MICHAEL ("Mike") VINCENT, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022 at his home in Lourdes Senior Community, Waterford, MI. Mike was born July 19, 1934 in Lincoln Park, MI and resided in both Waterford and Tarpon Springs, FL. He was a man of great faith and lived the Gospel with prayer as the cornerstone of his...

Virginia Ann Baker Kunst

Virginia Ann Baker Kunst

May 14, 2022

Virginia Ann Baker Kunst, 86, passed away on May 14, 2022 at Tanglewood Assisted Living in Fenton, Michigan from natural causes.

Virginia was born December 12, 1935 in Detroit, the daughter of the late Paul & Dorothy Baker. She graduated from Birmingham High School and obtained a Bachelor of Art Degree and a Bachelor of Elementary Education...

Chris Leroy Morse

Chris Leroy Morse

May 14, 2022

MORSE, CHRIS LEROY, age 65, of Clarkston, passed away May 14, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1957, in Marietta, Ohio, son to the late Carroll and Betty Morse (nee Root). Loving husband of Ann for 34 wonderful years; proud father of Harley, Sage and Mandy; dear brother of Tammy...

Raymond "Ray" Williams

Raymond "Ray" Williams

May 13, 2022

WILLIAMS, RAYMOND "Ray", age 69, of Waterford, passed away peacefully after a year of bravely battling several health conditions on May 13, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac, MI. He was born August 5, 1952, in Harlem hospital New York City, NY. He is preceded in death by his mother Pearl (Williams) Blackman and brother Russell Blackman. He...

Thomas Edward Sayles

Thomas Edward Sayles

May 12, 2022

SAYLES, THOMAS E. of Waterford passed away May 12, 2022 at 71 years of age. Loving husband of Lois for 50 years; dear father Tommy Wayne Sayles, Douglas (Kris) Sayles, and Tamara (Roger) Prevo; grandfather of Alyssa (Garrett), Hanna (Max), Joshua, Zackary, Jay, Mya (RD), and Makayla; honorary grandfather of Jeremy (Nicole), Cody, Haleigh (Cooper), and Justin (Kelsey); great...

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