James Charles Coates died peacefully on March 23, 2021, at the age of 89 with his wife Kathleen by his side in Melbourne, Fla. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Proctor and Irene Coates, his sister Mary Lou Ostien, and brother Harold Coates. His birth family is whole once more. Godspeed. Survived by […]
James L. Richardson, of Clarkston, passed away April 5, 2021 at the age of 88. Born June 11, 1932 in Petersburg, Mich., the son of Donald and Virginia (Lewis) Richardson. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marlene, two daughters, Mary (Charles) Rood, and Susan (John) Joseph and three grandchildren, Carly Joseph, Bobby […]
Robert Carr, of West Bloomfield, formerly of Detroit, passed away April 4, 2021 at the age of 78. Husband of Elaine for 52 years, father of Kristen (Michael) Trepeck and Jennifer (Matt) Dunfield. Preceded in death by daughter Deborah and grandson Keaton. Proud papa of Madalyn, Gabrielle, Brooke and Kylie, brother of Warren (Nancy) Carr, […]
Gail Evans, of Clarkston, passed away April 5, 2021 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by her husband Bill. Mother of Mark (Cheryl) Evans, Tim (Chunping) Evans and Lisa Evans, grandma of Jennifer, Joseph (Jennifer) and Michal, great-grandma of six, sister of Herbert Alsup and Kip (Sue) Alsup. Friends may visit Lewis E. […]
Linda Eileen Johnson, of Grayling, formerly of Clarkston, passed away March 29, 2021 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of William David Johnson (Dave) for 55 years. Loving daughter of Jesse and Ruth Prieto. Loving daughter-in-law of Doris Ruby Johnson and the late Reverend Doyle Johnson. Loving mother of Karen Linn Johnson (Ken Speck), […]
Elizabeth ”Beth” Ann Cowen, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Clarkston, passed away March 31, 2021 at the age of 67. She was born April 28, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James H. and Barbara L. (Krem) Cowen. Beth lived an adventurous life and had wide ranging interests and skills. She graduated from Clarkston High […]
John H. Priebe, of Clarkston, passed away March 28, 2021 at the age of 89. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret, son Chuck and baby daughter Susan. Father of Dan (Lisa) Priebe and Sally (late Scot) Elliott, grandpa of Lauren (Jeremy) Raymond and Andrew (Haley) Priebe, brother of Walter (late Miriam) Priebe, partner of […]
Richard L. Zimmerman of Clarkston passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2021 at age 87. Husband of Christine; father of Cheryl Dimattia, David (Vicki) Zimmerman and Dawn (Robert) Barnes; preceded in death by his daughter Tina (Robert “Bob”) Venable; grandpa of David (Casey) Dimattia, Chloe Dimattia, Cade Zimmerman, Melanie Zimmerman, Katie Vanderheyden, Jake Vanderheyden, Ryan […]
Juventino R. Prieto, of Clarkston, formerly of Corpus Christi, Tex., passed away March 26, 2021 at the age of 84. Husband of Margarita for 65 years, father of Delia (Juan Carlos) Orozco, Hilda (Nicolas) Rendon, Lucia (Michael) Nye and David (Annette) Prieto. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Brother of Sylvia Prieto. Preceded […]
Audrey A. Smiecinski, of Waterford, passed away March 23, 2021 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond “Ray” of 64 years and her sister Betty (late Bob) Sloboda. Loving mother of Theresa (Larry) Lewiston, Michelle Stock and Martin Smiecinski. Proud grandma of Shawn, Ryan, Nicholas, Steven, Mitchell and Adam. Great-grandma […]