Ralph E. BARTHEL

BARTHEL, Ralph E., D.D.S., 80, long-time resident of Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, and currently Clarkston, passed away on July 7, 2017.  Born January 13, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to Gertrude K. (Haug) and Paul H. Barthel, Sr., Ralph grew up in Detroit with his dear late brother, Paul (Joyce) Barthel, Jr. On July 15, 1961, […]

Emmanuel G. MARAKIS

MARAKIS, Emmanuel G.; of Waterford; July 7, 2017; age 85; husband of Mary for 53 years; father of Stacy Marakis, George (Tiffany) Marakis & John Marakis; grandfather of Isabelle. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Sunday 3-9 pm with a Trisagion Service Sunday 6:30 pm.  Funeral Service Monday 10 am at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. […]

Gloria J. NEWELL

NEWELL, Gloria J.; of Waterford; July 3, 2017; age 88; preceded in death by her husband George; mother of Darleen (Chuck) Wheeler, Debra (Gary) Viazanko, Donald (Joni) Newell; grandma of Christine, Derek, Ruthie (Jeff), Charley, Stephanie (Josh), Christopher, Andrew, Doug; great grandma of Jordan, Samantha, Justin, Jacob, Melanie, DJ; sister of Carole (Jim) Stott; preceded […]

BEVERLY ANN RIEVES

RIEVES, BEVERLY ANN of Ortonville died July 4, 2017.  She was 51.  Born November 27, 1965 in Pontiac, Michigan to Charles “John” and Carole (nee: Lumm) Rexford.  She is survived by her loving son, Connor Rieves; her parents, John and Carole Rexford; one brother, Bryan Rexford; one sister, Brenda (Paul) Hescott; parents-in-law, Phil and Nora […]

John J. NICHOLSON

NICHOLSON, John J.; of Clarkston; July 2, 2017; age 87; father of John (Alice) Nicholson, Karen Nicholson, Diane Nicholson Jones; preceded in death by his children Raymond Nicholson and Donna Nicholson Gourand; survived by 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; brother of Anna Chappell; former husband of Patricia Nicholson. John served in the U.S. Army […]

D. Truman HAMMETT

HAMMETT, D. Truman of Oxford, formerly of Clarkston; June 29, 2017; age 79. He is survived by his fiancé Sharon Emmerson; father of Bret (Karen) Hammett, Ginny Gerbino, Karen (Joe) Quirk, Sally (Dave) Swenson; step-father of Michael Jameson, Matt (Karen) Jameson; grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 4; brother of Marbara Childress and the late […]

Marlene R. Sewick

Marlene R. Sewick of Commerce Township, passed away June 28, 2017 at 79 years of age.  Beloved sister of Alice Jean Dingman, Terry Beagle, Randy Beagle and Rae Lee Baxter.  Loving aunt of Brad Dingman, Michael Authier, Sheila Gibson, Kristopher Beagle, Kristina Beagle and Richard Baxter.  Preceded in death by her parents, John Sewick, Blanch and Howard Beagle; brother’s Ronald […]

Harold B. CHAVEY

CHAVEY, Harold B. “Hal”.  It is with both sadness and joy that his family say goodbye, yet celebrate the life of a kind and loving man, a Christian, and a life well lived.  At the age of 88, Hal passed after a short battle with heart disease, peacefully and comfortably on June 27th, 2017 with […]

Maxine J. Connelly

Maxine J. Connelly, 93 years old, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017, of Leukemia. She was a 31 year resident of Lomita, Calif., formerly of Clarkston. Maxine was predeceased by her husband James, sister Doris and brothers Albert and DeWayne. She is survived by her only daughter Cathleen Connelly of Lomita, CA and sisters […]

Norris Gray Counts

Norris Gray Counts of Davisburg went home to be with Jesus on June 21, 2017 at the age of 79. He was beloved husband of Kay (Armstrong) Counts for 54 years; Loving father of Polly (Brent) Pearson, Molly (Steve) McClelland, the late James Grayson and Betsy (Ian) Williams; adopted father of Bill Downey; proud grandfather […]