Patricia A. Beukema, of Clarkston, went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2021 in the comfort of her home, at the age of 78. She is the beloved wife of Roger for nearly 57 years, special mother of Michael Beukema, Matthew Beukema, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Minns, and Mark Beukema, proud grandma of Joshua Chekal, […]
John J. Geran, of Clarkston and The Villages, Fla., passed away on May 31, 2021 at the age of 81. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, where he met the love of his life, Pat, as well as many lifelong friends. Husband of Pat for 59 years, father of Dawn (Paul) Shiner, […]
Dale Leroy Clemons died May 27, 2021 in Harbor Springs at the age of 81. Beloved husband, father, grandfather (Papa), great-grandfather and friend. Dale was born in 1939 in Midland, where he met his wife and lifelong love, Nancy. Dale decided early on to become a chef and he and Nancy opened their first restaurant, […]
The Clarkston Independence District Library Friends of the Library is hosting their annual summer book sale, one of their largest fundraisers of the year. The event will be this Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the CIDL parking lot, located at 6495 Clarkston Road.
Maxwell Wyckoff, a member of the Wolverine Watchmen facing weapons charges not connected to an alleged plot against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has pleaded guilty, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced last week. In March, the 22-year-old Clarkston resident was arraigned on the following: one count of converting a semiautomatic weapon to an automatic weapon, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison […]
Mary Lou Hughlett-Richmond (nee Pelton), of Clarkston, died peacefully at home surrounded by her children on May 28, 2021 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Loren “Bill” Pelton and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Stone Pelton, sister Joann Pelton, husband Arthur Howard “Tex” Hughlett in 1983 and husband Robert […]
James M. “Jim” Townson, of Clarkston, passed away at home surrounded by his family May 26, 2021 at the age of 55 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Loving husband of Wendy for over 43 years. Proud father of Blake (Sarah) Townson and Trevor (Mariah) Townson and brother of Tony Townson. Jim graduated from […]
Laura Jean Key, of Orion, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 49. She was born in Pontiac on July 24, 1971, the loving daughter of William N. and the late Sandra (Medlin) Kickery Jr. She is survived by her beloved husband Jeffrey P. Key, whom […]
Sybil E. Foster, of Clarkston, passed away on May 25, 2021 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband Robert K. Foster and grandson Shawn Foster. Loving mother of Sandi (Robert) Fisher, John (Katherine) Foster, Andrea (Jack) Newman and Bob (Renee) Foster. Proud grandma of Sam, Rachel, Maggie, Andrew, Megan, Jason, Patrick, […]
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at its regular meeting on May 18, 2021, at the Township Hall located at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, the Charter Township of Independence Board of Trustees approved the Second Reading and Adoption of Township Ordinance No. 2021-30-001. A true copy of the proposed Ordinance is on file […]