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Brian Lafferty

Brian Lafferty

Sep 8, 2021

LAFFERTY, BRIAN, age 51 of Clarkston, our loving son and brother went home to his Lord September 8, 2021 after losing his battle with addiction. He was born on June 13, 1970 in Royal Oak to parents Robert James Lafferty and Patricia Ann (Mechler) Watson. Brian graduated from Clarkston High School class of 88 and continued his education at...

Linda Ellen (Wallace)  Trafzer

Linda Ellen (Wallace) Trafzer

Sep 8, 2021

TRAFZER, LINDA E. of Waterford, passed away September 8, 2021 at 67 years of age. Loving wife of Brian for 46 years; dear mother of Brian (Theresa) Trafzer II and Robert (Becky) Trafzer; sister of Joy (the late Elvin) King and George (Lisa) Wallace. Preceded in death by her parents George and Eugenia (nee DeClaire) Wallace. Linda was a...

William P. "Bill" Slimmen

William P. "Bill" Slimmen

Sep 7, 2021

SLIMMEN, WILLIAM P. "BILL" of Waterford, passed away September 7, 2021 at 76 years of age. Loving husband of Linda for 30 years; dear father of Cristina (Daniel) McAleer; stepfather of Kelly (Jerry) Inman, Kim (Bill) Moesta, Kevin (Lisa) Pike, and the late Greg Pike; grandfather of Alex, Hunter, Caden, Aaron, Adam, Natalie, Christopher, Matthew, Brian, Luke, and Claire;...

Barbara Ann (Wood)  Burder

Barbara Ann (Wood) Burder

Sep 6, 2021

BURDER, BARBARA ANN of Waterford, formerly of Pontiac, Ocqueoc, MI, and Sun City West, AZ, passed away September 6, 2021 at 96 years of age. Loving wife of William for 73 years; cherished mother of Nancy (Fred) Calabro and David (Margaret) Burder; grandmother of Bill Burder and Angela (Wayne) Dempsey; great grandmother of Ian, Abbie, and Morgan; sister of...

Madeline (Erwin)  Stewart

Madeline (Erwin) Stewart

Sep 6, 2021

STEWART, MADELINE, of Brandon Twp., went home to be with the Lord September 6, 2021 at 78 years of age. Born on August 24, 1943 in Pontiac to loving parents the late William Henry and the late Madeline Rose Erwin (nee Mack); beloved wife and soul mate Darrell Stewart of 56 wonderful years; loving mother of Darren Stewart; dearest...

David Nelson Lawson

David Nelson Lawson

Sep 6, 2021

LAWSON, DAVID NELSON, age 62, of Ortonville, passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021. Dave was born in Pontiac, MI to parents Douglas and Betty (nee Jarrard) Lawson. Loving husband of Susan for almost 39 years; proud father of Chad Lawson; dear brother of Chris (Denise MacDonald) Lawson and Debbie (Doug) Martin; grandfather of Colton Jeffrey Lawson. Dave is...

Merton Dudley "Bud" Lone

Merton Dudley "Bud" Lone

Sep 6, 2021

LONE, MERTON DUDLEY "BUD", age 80, of Lake Orion, passed away on September 6, 2021. Loving father of Chris (Jim) Morse, Scott (Deborah) Lone, and Sue (Marc) Sites; proud grandfather of Jessica (Ben) Royce, Tyler Sites, Nick Lone, Hunter Sites, and Nathan Lone; great-grandfather of Reyna and Ember Royce. Dearest brother of Linda Bunnell and Bonnie (Fred) Schaub. Bud...

L. Shirley (Patton)  Wall

L. Shirley (Patton) Wall

Sep 6, 2021

WALL, L. SHIRLEY, (nee Patton), age 95, of Waterford, passed away September 6, 2021. She was born in Rochester, Michigan on May 25, 1926, daughter to the late Frank and Alma Patton (nee Largent). Loving wife of the late Don for many years; dear mother of Patty Wall, Gary (Donna) Wall, and the late Michael Wall; proud grandmother of...

Terry Lynn Luscumb

Terry Lynn Luscumb

Sep 5, 2021

LUSCUMB, TERRY LYNN of Clarkston, died on September 5th, 2021 at 69 years of age. Loving son of Julieta Diaz; loving husband of the late Anita Isabel Luscumb for 50 wonderful years; beloved father of Julie (Patrick) Cox and Tammy (Doug) Velliquette; proud grandfather of Justin, Grant, Korey, Jordan, Lena, and Riley; cherished brother of Yolanda (Jeff) Martin and...

Donna Marie (Canfield)  Lunsford

Donna Marie (Canfield) Lunsford

Sep 3, 2021

LUNSFORD, DONNA MARIE, (nee Canfield) age 77, of Waterford, passed away September 3, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late R.B. and Gertrude Canfield (nee Harding). Dear companion of Lee Litherland; Loving mother of Doreena (Matt) Milobar, Ken (Jennifer) Lunsford and Cindy (Eric) Stuart; proud grandmother of Rachael (Matt) Downs, Christian...

Sarah Beth (Shiplett)  Matthews

Sarah Beth (Shiplett) Matthews

Aug 30, 2021

MATTHEWS, SARAH BETH, age 43 of Auburn Hills, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1977 in Pontiac to parents Thomas and Maureen (O'Toole) Shiplett. Sarah enjoyed her job as a cook at Randall Residence of Auburn Hills where she was loved by many of the staff and residents. She loved to travel...

Dian Hendrix

Dian Hendrix

Aug 30, 2021

HENDRIX, DIAN (nee Money), age 85, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1936, in Pineville, Kentucky, daughter to the late Jay and Odell Money (nee Wilder). Loving wife of the late Robert for 60  years. Dear mother of Randy Hendrix, Patricia (Steve) Yingling and the...

Alex Homer Bengie

Alex Homer Bengie

Aug 25, 2021

BENGIE, ALEX HOMER, age 72 of Pontiac, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He was born on August 11, 1949 in Harlan, Kentucky to parents Joseph and Margie (Austin) Bengie. Alex proudly served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. He later retired as a CNC Operator after 30 years of service....

Syble Lee (Marchbanks)  Miller

Syble Lee (Marchbanks) Miller

Aug 25, 2021

MILLER, SYBLE L. of Pontiac, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully August 25, 2021 at 92 years of age. Loving wife of the late Harold for 32 years; beloved mother of the late John Wood, Pamela (Phil) Jackson, Mark Wood, Barb (Barry) Mask, Herchel (Diane) Wood, Jr., Vicki (Joe) Tharp, and Lisa Highfield; grandmother of 13; great grandmother...

William Howard Dickson

William Howard Dickson

Aug 23, 2021

DICKSON, WILLIAM HOWARD, age 69, of Waterford, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, son to the late Joseph and Bernice Dickson (nee Flemming). Dear father of Marie (Pablo) Callea, Amy Lynn Dickson and Paul (Fiancé Stephanie) Dickson; proud grandfather of Austin, Joseph, Jeremiah, Brandon, Konstance, Caitlyn, Isabella, Cole, Samantha,...

Edith Ann Blue

Edith Ann Blue

Aug 23, 2021

BLUE, EDITH ANN, age 81 of Waterford, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021. She was born on August 19, 1940 in Oxford to parents Alpha and Florence (Campbell) Cuthrell. Edith lived a life of ministry and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and watching the birds. Edith is survived by children:...

Alexis Denise Stoneburgh

Alexis Denise Stoneburgh

Aug 23, 2021

STONEBURGH, ALEXIS DENISE of Davisburg, passed away August 23, 2021 at 29 years of age. Loving mother of Riley; beloved daughter of Deena (nee Stoneburgh and Douglas Bigelow; sister of Angila (Shane) Witcher; niece of Gail Flores, Tia Faye, Sandy Lake, and the late Todd Stoneburgh; cousin of Brooke, Trisha, Alivia, and Rolando; aunt of Damien, Remington, Jackson, and...

Rosa "Maxine" Geiger

Rosa "Maxine" Geiger

Aug 21, 2021

GEIGER, ROSA "MAXINE", age 91, of Waterford, passed away August 21, 2021. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Decatur, Illinois to parents Lester and Bertha Rose (nee Buchannan). Maxine was a very crafty person, but excelled in quilting and oil painting. She enjoyed traveling with Carl in her RV for 34 years. Maxine was a faithful and...

Chris Wilkinson

Chris Wilkinson

Aug 19, 2021

WILKINSON, CHRIS of White Lake, passed away August 19, 2021 at 68 years of age. A funeral service will take place on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 11 AM at COATS FUNERAL HOME – WATERFORD. Burial Four Towns Cemetery, Waterford. Family will receive friends Thursday, August 26th, 2021 from 4-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the National Hemophilia...

Shaun Thomas Coltrain

Shaun Thomas Coltrain

Aug 18, 2021

COLTRAIN, SHAUN THOMAS, age 43 of Leslie, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1978 in Pontiac to parents Christopher and Lynn (Pomeroy) Coltrain, Sr. Shaun was a very loving and caring man. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor. He was a very skilled journeyman carpenter and...

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