Margaret “Maggie” A. Tippen, of Clarkston, passed away on the morning of Sept. 7, 2022 at the age of 67. Born on Nov. 27, 1954, the daughter of the late Richard and Rita (Staley) Tippen. Beloved wife of Dave Hoffman for 37 years, loving mother of Matt Tippen (Landen Tetil) Hoffman, Erin Tippen (Logan Watch) […]
Gertrude L. Johnson, of Comstock Park, formerly of Clarkston, passed away on Sept. 19, 2022 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her husband Art. Mother of Arthur Johnson III, Deborah (Ric) Mousseau, and Catherine Wilkowski. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her siblings Adelaide (Neil) Shaw, […]
Carl Donato, Jr., of Clarkston, passed away January 24, 2022 at the age of 73 at his Florida winter home of a heart attack. Carl was born on August 10, 1948 in Pontiac, the only child of Carl Sr. and Jerry, nicknamed Granny, (nee Bivens) Donato, both deceased. His parents owned the Donato Markets and later […]
Esther Pauline Pence, of Pontiac, passed away on September 9, 2022 at the age of 93. Loving mother of Vera (Robert) Jensen, Bobby (Paula) Pence, and Sharon (Dennis) Kachinski. Also survived by several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by her husband Robert, granddaughter Shanta and siblings David Duke, Alvie Duke, Naomi […]
Barbara Jean Bellows, of Lake Orion, formerly of Clarkston, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2022 at the age of 78. Barbara was born on November 11, 1943 in Detroit to parents Anthony and Joanna (Tafeski) Hale. Barbara lived in Detroit until she was in the eighth grade and then her […]
Haley Lynn Gresham, of Davisburg, passed away on September 7, 2022 at the age of 15. Beloved daughter of Bob and Cindy, granddaughter “little treasure” of Wilma and Larry Dobbins and Judy (the late Bill) Gresham, great-granddaughter of Alice (late Smitty) DeSmet, niece of Dennis (Wendy) Dobbins, Dale (Gina) Dobbins, Dave (Maria) Dobbins, and Michael […]
William H. “ Bill” Oberlin, of Clarkston, formerly of New Jersey, passed away suddenly on September 3, 2022 at McLaren Hospital at the age of 77. Husband of Lori, father of Amy (late Adam) Almas and Sara (Joe) Thomas, Grandpa/Papa of Zachary Almas, Justin Almas, Jason Almas, Annabelle Thomas, Sadie Thomas, Sophia Pierce, Gage Wylie, […]
Michael J. Sullivan, of Clarkston, formerly of Waterford, unexpectedly entered paradise on September 1, 2022 at the age of 70. He was born on October 31, 1951 in Detroit to Gerald and Sylvia Sullivan. Michael is survived by the love of his life, Denise, his wife of almost 43 years. Loving father of Michael (Amanda […]
Marie Wilmot peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2022 at the age of 83. Wife of the late Paul Wilmot, beloved mother of Joy (Ray) Higgdon, Mark (Leslye) Wilmot, Troy Wilmot, and Amy (Paul) Valentino. Marie was a loving and dedicated grandmother to Katie, Joe, James, Katrina, Paul […]
William H. Maier, of Metamora, formerly of Clarkston, passed away August 28, 2022 at the age of 86. Preceded in death by his wife Marie. Beloved father of Bill (Julie Kaloustian) Maier and Kurt (Tracey) Maier, proud grandpa of Erik, Kristin, Megan, and Cameron. Bill retired from General Motors as a tool and die supervisor. […]