Ronald Dean “Ron” Wells, of Clarkston, passed away on Aug. 9, 2023 at the age of 84.Preceded in death by his wife Maria “Micki”, son Mike, granddaughter Maria Wells, his parents Lowell and Beatrice Wells, and siblings Florence Finkle, Ann Wells, and Jessie Burt.Father of Jeffrey (Arlean) Wells, Greg (LeAnn) Wells, Sandy (Benny) Johnson, and […]
Richard “Dale” Blue, of Clarkston, formerly of Ortonville, passed away Aug. 6, 2023 at the age of 66 due to complications of a double lung transplant.He was born May 18, 1957 to Richard and Helen Blue.Husband of Kimm for 43 years, father of Daniel (Jennifer) Blue, papa of Payton Blue, Mackenzie Capps, and Lacey Capps, […]
Anthony R. (Tony) Verpooten, of Oxford, passed away Aug. 3, 2023 at the age of 65 surrounded by his family and adopted son Brent Stottlemyer.Tony was born Aug. 18, 1957, and is survived by his wife Barb Verpooten, his daughter Veronica Verpooten, brother Chris Verpooten, and sister Roxanne Verpooten.He always put his wife, daughter, and […]
Ilene B. “Dottie” Allen, of Clarkston, formerly of Marion, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 4, 2023 at the age of 98.She was born on April 11, 1925 in Fenton to J. Florian and Iva Lux.Preceded in death by her husband Roland “Ron.”Mother of Sue Shubert and the late Thomas (Deborah) […]
Walter Joseph Plajstek, a devoted husband, father, doting grandfather, and friend, passed away Aug. 3, 2023 at the age of 77 after his most recent two-year fight with cancer.Resident of Commerce Township, formerly of Clarkston.Born to the late Walter and Eleanore Plajstek in Detroit on May 24, 1946, Walter was raised alongside his siblings Carolyn […]
Jeffrey A. Katakowsk, of Clarkston, passed away Aug. 3, 2023, at the age of 49.Jeff was born in Detroit on Dec. 2, 1973, to loving parents, the late Robert Katakowski and Donna (Edward) Katakowski-Phillips.Beloved husband of Diane for 24 years, dearest father of Robert and Anna, brother of Mark (Gao Qi) Katakowski, son-in-law of Thomas […]
Walter James Doll, born May 28, 1941, in Detroit, died peacefully on July 30, 2023 at the age of 82.Preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ann Marie Doll (nee MacIntosh), by his loving wife of 44 years Susan L Doll (nee Fitch), his siblings Virginia Buscavage, Bill Doll, Donald Doll, Edward Doll, and […]
Pecky D. Lewis Jr., the longest serving chairperson of the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission, passed away at his home in Bloomfield Hills on July 10, 2023 at the age of 94.Lewis served as a parks commissioner from 1982-2015 and chairperson of the Parks Commission from 1992-2013.Under Lewis’ leadership, Oakland County Parks opened Catalpa […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts Grief Support Group for all ages for those who have recently lost a loved one will be held on Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road.The topic of this month’s meeting is “A New Normal.” The meeting will be led by a bereavement counselor […]
Ian McClelland, of Clarkston, born in Royal Oak to Robert and Muriel Jean McClelland on Oct. 26, 1956, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2023 at the age of 66.Husband of Katie for 33 years, father of Paige (Jamie Despard) McClelland and Mac McClelland, Grandpa of Cameron Ian Despard, brother of Bob (Laura) McClelland, Nancy […]