William E. “Bill” Neff, of Clarkston, passed away on May 3, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 68 years. Loving father of Karen (Mark) Postal, Steve (Michelle) Neff, and Lori Doran. Proud grandfather of Bret (Lauren) Postal, Adam (Kelly) Postal, Robert Neff, and Madison Neff. Loving great-grandfather of Ava, Waylon, […]
Nancy (Kolanowski) Bemis, of Ortonville, died April 28, 2023 at the age of 67 surrounded by family. As was her wish, cremation has taken place. Nancy was born August 27, 1955 in Flint, the daughter of Thomas Kolanowski and Joanna McCauley. She was raised in Swartz Creek and attended Swartz Creek High School. She began […]
Theodore James Dorn, born April 11, 1940, died April 25, 2023 after a long sickness. He was 83. Married 64 years to Barbara Dorn. Children include Roger, Rachael, and Russell (deceased). He played bridge, bowling, and loved life. He will be missed.
Lee Darwin Surre, of Norton Shores, originally of Clarkston, passed away on April 23, 2023, at the age of 66. Beloved son of Ila Mae (the late Richard Surre) Surre-Murphy, loved brother of Leslie (Bernie) Starnes, Mark (Laura) Surre, Sue (Terry) Andress, and Lynn (Linda) Surrey, and proud uncle to many. Friends may visit at […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. The topic of this month’s meeting is “Coping with Grief.” The meeting will be led by a bereavement counselor for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. […]
By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor As the “green” movement has gained steam in recent years, finding ways to protect the environment has become commonplace in many businesses. This is also true for burials, where natural/green burials are being offered through many funeral homes and cemeteries. Locally, The Preserve at All Saints in Waterford offers […]
Judith Kaye Bates, of Clarkston, formerly of White Lake, passed away at home on April 16, 2023 at the age of 81. Born in Manistee to Keith and Kathrine Ellibee on January 29, 1942. High school sweetheart/wife of Robert “Bob” for 63 years. Mother of Lori (Stephen) Evans, Melanie (Scott) Pace, and Brian (Trish Cate) […]
Patricia Carol Rohovsky, of Clarkston, passed away April 14, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on December 11, 1936, in Detroit, daughter to the late Joseph and Alyce Quinton (nee Derhinski). Loving wife of the late Joseph Rohovsky and the late Earl Glenn Cobeil. Dear mother of Jeff Cobeil and Jodee (Marty) […]
Cynthia H. Brancheau, of Clarkston, passed away April 13, 2023 at the age of 80. Wife of Walt for nearly 59 years. Mother of Debbie Barba, Scott Brancheau, and Dawn (Gregg) Zydeck, and preceded in death by her son Keith, grandma of Jake Brancheau, Clarisa Garcia, Taylor (Sheena) Brancheau, Connor Carpenter, Megan (fiancé Tom Symanski) […]
Martha Ann White, of Ortonville, passed away very peacefully on March 6, 2023 at the age of 74. Mother of Mike White and Mark (Sherry Barnes) White, grandma of Emily (Carson) Kunnen, Dane White, and Cali White, sister of Barney Brown, and aunt of Sarah and Wesley. Preceded in death by her parents Allan and […]