David Dennis Gaines, of Clarkston, died on March 25, 2023 at the age of 70. David was born on October 29, 1952 in Pontiac to the late Claude Hugh and Lois A. (Riley) Gaines. He married Janet Elaine Ganske on July 1, 1972 in Rogers City. He is survived by his loving wife Janet Gaines, […]
Maria F. Lanway, who resided in Clarkston and Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Waterford, passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023 at the age of 74. She was born to Jesus and Doralice Garcia in Santander, Spain on May 3, 1948, and immigrated from Spain at age eight. Beloved wife of Kip for 54 and […]
Katherine Byrne, a 19-year resident of Clarkston, formerly of Denver, Colo., passed away on March 23, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born December 20, 1942 in Pittsburgh to Ellen and John Killian. Wife of John Byrne, Jr. for 54 years. Mother of John (Nina) Byrne III and Brian (Louise) Byrne, grandma/Grammy of […]
Donald Bruce “Don” Lovett, of Clarkston, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Edith for 64 years. Loving father of Linda (Dale) Sleep, Laura (Jeff) Hall, Lana (Bruce) Anderson, and Donald I. Lovett. Proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of […]
Francis “Frank” D. Rivers, of Lakeville Minn., formerly of Clarkston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 28, 2023 at the age of 93. Frank was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the eldest of five children. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara, son Kirk, parents Edward […]
Karen Ruth (Kerns) O’Connor, of Lake Orion, formerly of Waterford, passed away peacefully March 11, 2023 at the age of 85. She was married for 54 years to William O’Connor, who preceded her in death in 2018. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Karen received her Master of Library Science degree from Wayne State University. […]
Carol L. Arend, of Clarkston, passed away March 10, 2023 at the age of 85. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert. Sister of Ross (Erika) Arseneau and the late Dale (late Kay) Arseneau, sister-in-law of Jim (Margaret) Arend and Rose (Al) Rumball. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death […]
Jack Hazen, of Clarkston, passed away peacefully on March 10, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80. Born in Malone, N.Y., on January 29, 1943, son of Harold D. and Mildred (Frary) Hazen. He grew up in North Lawrence, N.Y., started his career in Massena, N.Y., and later moved his family to […]
Judith B. Huttenlocher passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 8 at the age of 87. Judy was the center of her family, full of life, exuding kindness to everyone around her. After losing her husband Jim 24 years ago, she rebuilt a life of joy, inspiring her family every day with her positive […]
Linda Wright Irwin, of Davison/Clarkston, passed away March 8, 2023 at the age of 80. Linda graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1964 and worked for 20 years with Clarkston Community Schools. Linda was a “woman of many hats,” including an author, singer, pianist, community volunteer, artist and speaker. Linda inherited a collection of historical […]