Maryann Victoria Rock, of Clarkston, danced into the Lord’s arms on August 8, 2022 at the age of 72. Born in Hamtramck, Maryann met her childhood crush, soulmate and husband, Gary, at the young age of 12. Together, they treated every day like an adventure – spontaneous road trips to Mackinac, countless days spent at […]
Anne Lorraine Thatcher, of Clarkston, passed away on July 29, 2022 at the age of 83. Wife of Paul for 65 years, mother of Kimm (late Larry) Buckmaster, Margaret Thatcher, and Joseph (Michelle) Thatcher. Also survived by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Margaret Pinkham and son-in-law Will […]
Russell S. Dorn, of New York City, formerly of Clarkston, lost a lifetime battle with his heart condition, passing on July 15, 2021 at the age of 38 under loving care at NYU. Russell is survived by his parents, his brother Roger Dorn and wife Ruth Dorn (Baetz), and sister Rachael Dorn, as well as […]
Donald E. “Fitz” Simmons, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2022 at the age of 61. Loving son of Sharon and the late Donald Skelton. Beloved dad of Catelyn Booher. Dear brother of Annette (Faye Bindig) Beach, Yvonne Marie (Brent) Johnson, and Bert D. (Yvonne Jutis) Skelton. Proud uncle of James (Marylou) Lawrence, […]
Kurt Douglas McLain, of Clarkston, formerly of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 with his family by his side at the age of 74. Husband of Sharon “Shari” for 25 years, father of Doug McLain and Dan (Christina) McLain, loving grandpa of Luke and Mia, stepfather of David Funtsch, brother-in-law of […]
Daniel Richard “Dan” Owens, of Clarkston, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2022 at the age of 32. Beloved son of Jack and Darlene Owens. Loved brother of Lisa (Brad) Robillard, Michelle (Rob) Hathaway, and Nick (Alexis) Owens. Proud uncle of Gianna and August. Dan graduated from Clarkston High School in 2007. He was a […]
Willis W. Remus, of Marquette, formerly of Clarkston, passed away on July 27, 2022 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, and his second wife, Irene. Loving father of Gayle (Rev. Ron) Fike, Judi (David) Klemm, and Kathie (Pat) Svec. Stepfather of David (Judi) Klemm, the late Paul (Tina) […]
Daniel Franklin Smith, of Gaylord, died on March 13, 2022. He was born in Detroit on May 11, 1947, to Colleen Strong Smith and Philip Ray Smith, Sr. He was three when his family moved from Detroit to Clarkston. He attended Clarkston Community Schools and Ferris State University, but was drafted into the Army and […]
Andrew Joseph Haines, of White Lake, passed unexpectedly on July 24, 2022 at the age of 32. Husband of Naomi Filiatrault, father of Joseph “Joey” Haines, son of Rodney (Teresa) Haines, brother of Brad (Natasha) Haines, Travis Haines, and Jessica (Nathan) Bourdon, grandson of Richard P. Haines, Patricia A. Herceg, and Nathan (the late Carol) […]
Anthony R. Mastrantonio, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Ortonville and Warren, passed away July 19, 2022 at the age of 73. Brother of Marcy (late Mario) Rotondo, Roger (Roxanne) Mastrantonio, and Linda Mastrantonio, also many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Mary. Tony was an avid sports fan and enjoyed […]