Obituary Listing

Oct 6, 2021

Richard Harry (Dick) Schempf of Clarkston, MI was taken from this earthly life by Jesus on October 6, 2021.  He was born on October 10, 1932 in Young America, MN to Victor and Ruth (nee Anderson) Schempf.  Soon afterward, he was baptized into the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He attended St John Lutheran School, graduating from Central...

Oct 5, 2021

PREVO, HERMAN RAY, age 80 of Pontiac, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. He was born on July 3, 1941 in East Jordan, Michigan to parents Joseph and Alena Prevo. Herman proudly served in the United States Army. He was a car enthusiast and retirement left him with nothing but time to spend working on cars. Most of...

Oct 4, 2021

KENDALL, DENNIS LEE, age 75, of Grand Blanc, passed away on October 4, 2021. Dennis was born July 4, 1946 to parents Edwin William and Agnes Marie (nee Chase) Kendall. Beloved husband of Eleanor for 56 years; proud father of Jeanette (Christopher) Diamond and Dennis Scott Kendall; loving grandfather of Kirstyn Nicole (Fiancé Jacob) Diamond and Christopher Lee (Delena)...

Oct 4, 2021

HODGE, CAROL CLAIRE age 83 of Independence Township, passed away on October 4, 2021. Carol was born on October 24, 1937 in White Lake, Michigan to loving parents William G. and Eleanor T. Cardona (nee Wasinksi); loving mother of Lisa (Ken) Kander, Clint (Jeanine) Hodge, and Diane (Clifford) Hodson; proud grandmother of Beth (Danny) Kander-Dauphin, Jacob (Jessica) Kander, Adam...

Oct 3, 2021

Michael Kurtjian, age 95, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away October 3, 2021.

He was born on July 20, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Manoog and Martha Kurtjian.  Michael was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Angeline, daughter Cheryl, sister Sue and brother Harry. He is survived by his daughter Michelle...

Oct 3, 2021

EDWARDS, THOMAS D. of Waterford, passed away October  3, 2021 at 56 years of age. Dear father of Alora Edwards and Thomas Edwards; grandfather of Aria; beloved son of George and the late Virginia Edwards; brother of Pam (Bill) Scribner; Jill (Paul) Diggs, and twin sister Tammy Edwards; survived by the mother of his children Gina Edwards. Born in...

Oct 3, 2021

GUINN, SAMEY EARL, age 75 of Lake Orion, MI passed away on October 3rd, 2021. Samey was born on September 25th 1946 in Bluff City, TN to Joe and Ena (Richerdson) Guinn; loving husband of the late Camille Guinn; brother of Mary, Joe, and the late Betty, Barb and Bob; adored father of Angela Guinn, Joe (Jessica) Rawlings, and...

Oct 2, 2021

SHIER, PATRICIA LEE "PAT", age 80 of Howell, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Pat was born on May 8, 1941 in Pontiac to parents Everett and Jessabell (nee Dale) Fredericks. Pat is survived by her children; Tracie (Greg) Shier and Earl (Leanne) Pender; grandchildren: Taylor Christ, Aaron Pender, Lindsey (Zachary) Pender, Sasha Pender, Mackenzie (Marc) Pruneau, Victoria...

Oct 2, 2021

GONZALES, OLGA SUE, age 68 of Waterford, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1953 in Chicago to parents Andres and Susana Velasquez. Olga enjoyed traveling, shopping, and listening and dancing to Spanish music. More than anything, she loved her family. Olga is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Simon Gonzales;...

Oct 2, 2021

FERRELL, SANDRA KAY, (nee Henderson), 73, of Waterford, died October 2, 2021. Sandra was born on January 11, 1948, in Pontiac to the late Warren and Marilyn Henderson (nee Payne). She married Leonard Ferrell on July 12, 1969 and had two daughters: Stephanie (Brian) McCowan and Rebecca Ferrell and an adored granddaughter Peyton Stiffler. Sandra loved telling a good...

Oct 1, 2021

Andrea Kathleen Schroeder (née MacIntosh) passed away Friday, October 1. She was 57 years old. In the final hours of her life, she said she wanted to be remembered as "an ordinary person who had an extraordinary life."

As tributes that poured in just hours after she passed made clear, Andrea was anything but ordinary:  she was...

Sep 28, 2021

MAGGARD, JACKIE of Waterford, passed away September 28, 2021 at 75 years of age. Loving husband of Tilda for 50 years; dear father of Dreama Maggard, John (Shawn) Maggard, Eric Maggard, Crystail Maggard, and Joseph Maggard; grandfather of 9; great grandfather of 9; brother of Liz (Elmer) Austin, Lucille "Blue" (Darrel) Watson, Rena Maggard, Doris (Greg) Bork, Damron Maggard,...

Sep 28, 2021

SCHELL, PAUL DAVID, age 65, of Clarkston passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the beloved husband of Nita for 44 years. He was born on February 21, 1956 the youngest son of the late Donald and Barbara, preceded by brother, Don. Survived by brothers: Floyd, John, Dan, and Joe. Loving uncle and mentor to many nieces and nephews....

Sep 27, 2021

McGUIRE, MARY ALICE (nee Hansen), age 81, of Clarkston, passed away September 27, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1939, in Bessemer, Michigan, daughter to the late William and Delia Hansen (nee Clement). Loving wife of Don for 62 wonderful years. Dear mother of David (Barbara) McGuire, Mary McGuire, Steven (Michelle) McGuire and Matthew McGuire; proud grandmother of...

Sep 24, 2021

SIMMONS, TYRONE "TY" of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly September 24, 2021 at 60 years of age. Loving partner and companion of Cathy for 37 years and husband of 29 years; dear father of Jared Simmons; brother of Mel Simmons and the late Barbara Simmons; brother in law of Nancy and Doug Phend; uncle of Dakotah (Chloe) Phend; lifelong friend...

Sep 22, 2021

CRUZ, DANIEL of Davison, passed away September 22, 2021 at 52 years of age. Loving husband of Shelly for 13 years; dear father of  Armando Cruz, Addyson Cruz, Kristina Wells, and Brittany (Tristam) Craig; brother of Estela (George) Rose, Oscar (Sandra) Cruz, Irma (Mitch) King, Armando (Jill) Cruz, and Ernesto (Diana )Cruz. Preceded in death by his parents Maurilio...

Sep 22, 2021

KRAFT, JAMES "JIM" W., age 81, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born on August 12, 1940 in Pontiac to parents William and Helen (nee Heck) Kraft. Jim worked at GM for 30 years.  After leaving GM, he continued his work in graphics and marketing with his own business. He was very active in all types...

Sep 21, 2021

WHITE, KELLY ANN (nee Alfastsen), age 60, of Springfield Township, passed away September 21, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan daughter to the late Antoin and Elizabeth Alfastsen (nee Pizzimenti). Life partner of Paul Gangl for many years; Loving mother of Christopher (Rosalia) White, Mallory White, Nicole White, Sara White, Jacob Gangl and Joshua...

Sep 19, 2021

WAGNER, FRED DIMITRIUS, of Waterford, passed away September 19, 2021 at the age of 56. Born November 19, 2021 in Dearborn, Michigan to loving parents Harold Julius and Stella Wagner (nee Gerdan); beloved husband of Michelle Wagner (nee Herman) for 27 wonderful years; proud father of Tayah and Wyatt Wagner; dearest brother of Harold "Buzz" Julius Wagner II, "Heidi"...

Sep 19, 2021

KELLEY, SAMUEL JAY, age 62, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Sam was born on August 24, 1959 to parents Jake and Ruth (nee Benton) Kelley. Sam is survived by many of his friends, including Jim (Katie) Walker and his special friend, Diane (Mark) Hetherington. He was preceded in death by his brother and sister, as well...