COLEMAN, GREGORY MICHAEL of Holly, MI passed away at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc due to complications from MS on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 61 years of age. Cherished son of Joyce Coleman (nee Tanner) and the late David J. Coleman; dear brother of Kim (Herb) Bondy, Laurie (Jim) Kletzien, Scott Coleman, the late Matthew Coleman; brother in law of  Liz Coleman; uncle of Andrew and Kaitlyn Bondy, Dustin (Laura) Coleman, Ryan (Lauren) Coleman, Jenna and Caroline Kletzien, Kevin...

WALENSKI, DALE M. SR. of Waterford, passed away August 10, 2022 at 80 years of age. Loving husband of Maureen (nee O’Mara) for 57 years; dear father of Dale Walenski, Jr. and Nicholas (Amber) Robinson; grandfather of Savannah, Tristan, Kensley, and Cody; brother of David (Charlotte) Walenski, Sr., Anthony (Debra) Gelen, Jr., and Dwayne (Jeri) Gelen; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by his canine companion Maggie. Dale was a veteran of the US Army –Vietnam era. He...

CRIST, IMOGENE, age 93 of Pontiac, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was born on July 21, 1928 in Parker City, Illinois to the late Edwin and Oma Emery. Imogene is survived by her daughters: Peggy (Larry) Balowski and Nancy Sizemore; grandchildren: Jamie (Danny), Kelly (Nelson), Johnnie, and Darla; great granddaughter, Olivia; brother, Paul. She was preceded in death by husband, Harley Crist; siblings: Troy, Cletus, Quintin, Lena, and Bryce. As were her wishes, cremation has taken...

WALL, KEVIN F. of Ortonville, passed unexpectedly May 31, 2022 at 65 years of age. Loving husband of Diane (nee Weis); dear father of Michael (Dana) Wall, Ryan (Lindsey) Wall, Eric (Nicole) Wall, and Erin (fiancé Josh Narusch) Wall; grandfather of Charlie, Avery, Sydney, and Amara; brother of Jim (Debra) Wall, the late Tom Wall, and the late Cheri Cummings; dear step son of Sandy Ealy; like a son to his in laws Charlie and the late Joan Weis. Preceded in death by his parents, Pat and...

FRANKOWIAK, Vickie Lynn, age 71 of Clarkston, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Otis and Ruby (Reed) Buhl. She loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter and grandson. Vickie is survived by her husband, Don Frankowiak; daughter, Tricia (Ed) Arney; grandson, Logan; siblings: Larry (Laura) Buhl, Dave (Lynne) Buhl, Cathy Freeman, and Derold R. Abbas. She was preceded in death by parents, Otis Buhl, Ruby Abbas...

BURGESS, CAROLINE J. (nee Wright) passed away August 8, 2022 at 78 years of age. Loving wife of Richard for 54 years; loving mother of Cynthia (Maria Wilson) Burgess, the late Cheryl Burgess, and the late Cassandra Burgess-Filer; grandmother of Laura Burgess-Furlong and Rose Wilson; great grandmother of Bryson Furlong; preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Caroline was an independent and vivacious woman. She was very active with the Northern Oakland County Girl Scouts for over 25...

PATTERSON, Debora Lynn, age 62 of Royal Oak, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1960 in Detroit to parents Joseph and Jacqueline (Tedesco) Yurgin.  Debbie enjoyed sewing, painting, and decorating her home. More than anything, she cherished spending time with her children. Debbie met her husband James met in an unusual way: one day both of their moms (who were strangers at the time) got to talking while they were in line at KFC, both mentioning that their...

NARVAEZ, RICARDO L. of Clarkston, passed away August 11, 2022 at 86 years of age. Loving husband of the late Rosalie; dear father of Elizabeth Narvaez and Martha (Miguel) Conteras; grandfather of Armando Narvaez; great grandfather of Luca Narvaez. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. 

YATES, DIANA ROSE, age 72, of Waterford, passed away March 10, 2022, in Manhattan, New York. Loving companion of the late Eileen Pfreundschuh; dear sister of William Jr. (Linda) Yates; special cousin of Faye (Gary) Clement and many more. Proud Aunt of William III (Kelsey) Yates, Jennifer (Timothy) Nepjuk, Joe Yates, Holly (Todd) Moss, Joshua Yates, Matt (Patty) Titherage, Scott (Ashley) Titherage and Kris Titherage. Diana worked as a Librarian for the Troy School District for many years. In...

PEARSALL, WILLIAM R. “BILL” of Clarkston, passed away August 1, 2022, just shy of his 90th birthday. Loving husband of the late Rilla Jane; dear father of Connie (Russell) Golding and the late Billy Pearsall; grandfather of Chris Cox; brother of the late Ron Pearsall; uncle of Sandy (Rob) and Penny. Bill was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from GM after 25 years of service. Following his retirement he was sexton of Andersonville Cemetery for over 20 years. He enjoyed...