Clifford Gale Brackett, born in Acme, grew up in Waterford and playing in Crescent Lake, passed away at his home in Waterford on September 10, 2021 at the age of 89. Husband of Leanora for 67 years. Father of Chris (Judy) Brackett, Steve (Cindy) Brackett, Doug (Cheryl) Brackett, and Rebecca “Beck” (Jamie) Iodice, grandpa/papa of […]
Barbara June Wheeler-Letcher, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Hazel Park and Fenton, passed away September 10, 2021 at the age 83. Preceded in death by her first husband Jerry Wheeler and second husband Dave Letcher. Mother of Terri (Mike) Balhorn, the late John Wheeler, Sheryl (Randy) Fleming, Debbie (John) Nagy, and Chuck Wheeler, grandma […]
Norma “Jean” Logan, of Clarkston, formerly of Pontiac, passed away September 9, 2021 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by her husband Jim. Mother of Carol (Diane) Logan, Deborah (Dave) Hoover, James (Judy) Logan, Darlene Logan, and the late Jennifer Logan. Grandma of David (Laurie) and Andrea (Mike), great-grandma of Micaela (Quenten). Jean […]
Brian Lafferty, of Clarkston, our loving son and brother, went home to his Lord on September 8, 2021 after losing his battle with addiction at the age of 51. He was born on June 13, 1970 in Royal Oak to parents Robert James Lafferty and Patricia Ann (Mechler) Watson. Brian graduated from Clarkston High School […]
Peter G. Clayton, of Clarkston, passed away surrounded by his family on September 1, 2021 at the age of 79. Husband of Lois. Father of Robin (Ron) Hall, Jacqueline (Blair) Adams, Donna (Reg) Taylor, Robert Warren, Lauri (Manuel) Valdez, Cheryl DiPane, LaDawn (Gary) Zavadil, and John (Shanna) Clayton. Pproud grandfather of Crystal Hall, Mathew Hall, […]
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Rabaut, of Davisburg, formerly of Southfield, passed away September 6, 2021 at the age of 87. Wife of Paul for 64 years. Mother of Mary (John Gall) Rabaut, Patti (Steven) Zoellner, Jeanne (Gary) Burns, and Timothy (Lorrie) Rabaut. “Grandma Betty” of Steven, Tommy, Matthew (Sarah), Brandon (Cathy), Morgan (Harrison), Alexa (Clint), Kara, […]
BY JOETTE KUNSE Special to the Clarkston News Mel Vaara was described as “one-of-a-kind as a human being and as an educator” at his funeral by his good friend, Bob Burek. Vaara died August 26, 2021, at the age of 88. Burek, who knew Vaara for over 30 years, shared some his old friend’s values, […]
Michael Eric Chamberlain, of Clarkston, formerly of Waterford and New Port Richey, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2021 at the age of 51. Preceded in death by his wife Linda and his mother Ellen. Son of Eric (late Grace) Chamberlain, brother of Sara (John) Sarti and Katherine (Langdon) Hample, uncle of Gracie, Johnny, […]
Betty Jean Bigger, formerly of Davisburg, passed away September 2, 2021 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Penny (late Gavin) Vought, Beth (Charles) Snare, Richard (Paula) Bigger, Kim Findlay, Jay Bigger, and Margaret (Bob) Mason. Preceded in death by her daughter Kelly Cole and grandson David “Dink” Findlay. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren […]
Former Independence Township resident Shirley Anne Rush passed away Aug. 31, 2021, with family nearby. She had battled heart and kidney issues for the last few years. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Donald W. Rush; loving mother of Donald P. Rush, Barb (Jeff) Felker, Patricia Wallace, and Nancy (Alex) Piper; devoted grandmother […]