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Ronald William Tunningley

Ronald William Tunningley

Nov 7, 2021

TUNNINGLEY, RONALD WILLIAM, age 64 of Waterford, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on April 25, 1957 in Pontiac to parents William and Donna Tunningley. Ronald proudly served in the US Army and later retired from the Oakland County Drain Commission after 35 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, fixing things around the house, and...

Lisa Marie Stewart

Lisa Marie Stewart

Nov 6, 2021

STEWART, LISA MARIE, age 44, of Waterford, passed away November 6, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1976 in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter to John Hoffman and Sharon (Greg) Edwards. Dear mother of Arleana and Maddie.  Also survived by many loving extended family and friends. Lisa enjoyed traveling and boating. Her greatest love was the time spent with her...

Freedia Irene (Murphy)  Zatina

Freedia Irene (Murphy) Zatina

Nov 6, 2021

ZATINA, FREEDIA IRENE, age 90, of Waterford, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Freedia was born in Ash Flat, Arkansas to parents Homer and Edna (Eason) Murphy. Loving mother of Timothy Zatina, Gregory Zatina, and Dawn (Peter) Zatina; proud grandmother of Kimberly, Kara, and Nolan; adored great-grandmother of Sadie Rose and Mabel. Freedia was preceded in death by...

Robert "Rob" Scott Malega

Robert "Rob" Scott Malega

Nov 5, 2021

MALEGA, ROBERT S. "ROB" of Waterford, passed away on November 5, 2021 at 59 years of age. Loving husband of Pamela (nee Duncan) for 22 years; dear father of Melissa Malega, Matthew Malega, Cassondra (Justin Gonzalez) Watkins, and Travis (Lyndsey Garcia) Watkins; brother of Michael Malega; grandfather of 8; great grandfather of 1. Survived by his beloved dogs and...

Judith Gaye (Manino)  Kowalski

Judith Gaye (Manino) Kowalski

Nov 5, 2021

KOWALSKI, JUDITH GAYE, age 75 of Clarkston, formerly of Alpena, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021. She was born on April 15, 1946 in Three Rivers, Michigan to parents Anthony and Mary Lou Manino. Judy grew up in Alpena, Michigan but settled in California in her twenties. She enjoyed nature, books, and her family. Judy retired from Orange...

Charles "Chuck" W. Esralian

Charles "Chuck" W. Esralian

Nov 5, 2021

ESRALIAN, CHARLES W. "CHUCK" of Clarkston, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on November 5, 2021 at 74 years of age. Loving husband of Charlene (nee Daniels) for 55 years; father of Carol Esralian, Sarah Esralian, John Esralian; papa of Alec, Emily, and Linsie; beloved son of Charles and the late Sarah (nee Loftice); brother...

Larry Donald Meyers

Larry Donald Meyers

Nov 4, 2021

MEYERS, LARRY DONALD, age 85 of Byron, formerly of Drayton Plains, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1936 in Pontiac to the late Howard and Mina Meyers. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He loved bowling and fishing, and enjoyed nature. More than anything, Larry cherished...

Robert William St. John

Robert William St. John

Nov 4, 2021

ST. JOHN, ROBERT W. of Orion, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2021 at 73 years of age. Loving husband of Pam for 55 years; dear father of Chris St. John and Robin (Darryl) Anderson; grandfather of Dylan, Heaven, Danyel, and Angie; great grandfather of Creed and Ariel; brother of Linda St. John, Leona Westover, Paul (Linda) St. John,...

Larry J. Fultz

Larry J. Fultz

Nov 3, 2021

FULTZ, LARRY J., of Clarkston (formerly Pontiac), passed away on November 3, 2021. Larry was born on August 15, 1949 in Harlan, Kentucky to parents Joe and Martha Fultz. Beloved companion of 20 years to Cheryl; proud father of Larry James Fultz; dear brother of Karen Barrett and John (Deborah) Fultz; proud grandfather of Lily. Larry is also survived...

Raymond Edward Keith

Raymond Edward Keith

Nov 3, 2021

KEITH, RAYMOND EDWARD of Waterford, passed away November 3, 2021 at 97 years of age. He was born on September 9, 1924, son to the late Harvey and Magdalene Keith. Loving husband of the late Norene for 70 years; dear father of David (Debra) Keith, Jeffrey (Judy) Keith, the late Dennis Keith, and the late Russell Keith; grandfather of...

Brent Michael Fuller

Brent Michael Fuller

Nov 2, 2021

Brent Michael Fuller, of Traverse City, died November 2, 2021

Born April 29, 1964 in Pontiac son of James Milton and Frieda Maria Fuller. 1982 Graduate of Waterford Mott High School later attending Lincoln Automotive Technical Institute.

Early career Brent worked with friend and mentor Larry Bolten, owner of GM Service Specialist Waterford, then Roush...

Diane Lynn (Holman)  Tressel

Diane Lynn (Holman) Tressel

Nov 2, 2021

TRESSEL, DIANE LYNN, age 75, passed on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, surrounded by family. Diane was born in Highland Park, Michigan to Merrill Joseph Holman and Elizabeth Holman (nee Kungli) on September 11, 1946. Wife of Gary James Tressel for 50 wonderful years; loving mother of Chad Portugal (Kristy Spann), Nicole (Joseph) Fortino; adored grandmother of Daniel Fortino, grandmother...

Evelyn "Maxine" (Linseman)  Pollard

Evelyn "Maxine" (Linseman) Pollard

Nov 2, 2021

POLLARD, EVELYN "MAXINE", age 92, of Waterford, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Maxine was born on September 8, 1929 in Pontiac, MI to parents Russell Linseman and Evelyn (Lafond) Priest. Loving mother of Pam (Rich) Miller and Barb (Mike) Schilling; dear grandmother of Wendy (Cub) Grondin, Ryan (Jodie) Schilling, Karla (Matt) Bott, Mackenzie (Bob) Ruona; "GG" of...

Barbara Joan (Colwell)  Craig

Barbara Joan (Colwell) Craig

Nov 2, 2021

CRAIG, BARBARA J. of Holly, formerly of Pontiac, passed away November 2, 2021 at 88 years of age. Loving wife of the late Otis Craig for 48 years; dear mother of the late Jack Nazer, Joseph King, the late Eugene King, George (Sue) Craig, Scott (Connie) Craig, and the late Mary Sue Oliveros; grandmother of 16, preceded in death...

Walter Henry Niezguski

Walter Henry Niezguski

Nov 1, 2021

NIEZGUSKI, WALTER HENRY, age 78, of Clarkston, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born on March 18, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Henry and Willamina Niezguski (nee Rodger). Loving husband of Delia for 47 wonderful years; dear father of Paul (Khanh Nhat) Niezguski; brother of Barbara (Sam) Henry and the late Larry (Sandy) Niezguski.

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Robert Loren Casteel

Robert Loren Casteel

Oct 31, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of "Bob", our loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He left us peacefully, surrounded by family, in his 83rd year at Beaumont Hospice in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Bob was born in Dowell, Illinois and as a child moved to Pontiac, Michigan. He developed an early interest in sports...

Ronald William "Ron" Serafini

Ronald William "Ron" Serafini

Oct 30, 2021

SERAFINI, RONALD WILLIAM "RON", age 67, of Clarkston, passed away on Saturday, October 2021. Ronald was born on October 31, 1953 to parents Renato and Victoria Serafini. Ron is survived by his children, Victoria and Trevor Farr; and his grandchildren; Jace, Weston, and Oliver Farr. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; Renato and Victoria Serafini. Ron was...

Charles Eugene Gavette

Charles Eugene Gavette

Oct 30, 2021

GAVETTE, CHARLES EUGENE, age 89, of Clarkston, passed away October 30, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Pontiac, Michigan, son to the late Miller and Elsie Gavette (nee Donaldson). Loving husband of Beverly for 64 wonderful years; dear father of Chelli (Marty) Mazer and Craig Gavette; proud grandfather of Amber (David) Tobar, and Brittney (Michael) Fraser;...

Sandra Lenore (Coopes)  Cowell

Sandra Lenore (Coopes) Cowell

Oct 28, 2021

COWELL, SANDRA LENORE, age 84, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Sandra was born in Lansing, Michigan to parents Aubyn and Margaret (Smalley) Coopes. Proud wife of Billy for 39 years; loving mother of James (Michelle) Probert, Cristy (Todd) Rooney, Sandra (Bruce) Blaylock, and Sam (Joan) Cowell; adored grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of the...

Peggy Jane (Alder)  Horvath

Peggy Jane (Alder) Horvath

Oct 26, 2021

HORVATH, PEGGY JANE of Davisburg, passed away October 26, 2021 at 75 years of age. Loving wife of Gabriel for 55 years; dear mother of Jeannie (Jeff) Carlsen, Gabriella (Steve) Stantz, Sarah (Brad) Hillard, and Shane Horvath; grandmother of 8; great grandmother of 3 with one on the way; sister of Donna (Joe) Schillaci and the late Kathy Alder....

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