Robert L. Johnson, of Oscoda, Mich., and Palmetto, Fla., and previously of Pontiac, Waterford, and Clarkston, died on May 28, 2021, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 84. Bob came into this world with his twin brother Bud on January 31, 1937 to the late Pontiac FD Clifford L. Johnson and Norma […]
David L. Jones, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston, passed away on June 21, 2021 at the age of 88. Preceded in death by his wife Irene and his parents Simeon and Glennie Jones. David is the father of Bob (Sue) Jones, Delores (Wayne) Underwood, Dennis (Pat) Jones, Gary Jones, Carol (Rick) Finkle, Michael Jones […]
Hank Radcliff spent two and a half years years battling cancer while at home in Clarkston, and finished his struggle on May 28, 2021 while in hospice care at Beaumont Hospital. He grew up in Royal Oak and that’s where he and Jennifer met. They were married in 1964, and in 1972 built their home […]
Nicholas Daril O’Dea Sr., of Clarkston, passed away June 19, 2021 at the age of 84 after a three-year battle with blood cancer. He was born in Drayton Plains to the late Joseph D. and Marguerite E. (Dean) O’Dea. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (Bullard) O’Dea of 60 years of marriage, his […]
Kenneth E. Willson, of Clarkston, passed away at home on June 17, 2021 at the age of 89. Husband of Lula for 65 years. Father of Karen (late Brian) Roe, Nancy Willson, Donna (Larry Chesnutt) Irvan and Kathleen (Mark) Farnsworth, grandpa of Eric (Stephanie), William (Cathi), Jessica (Alex), Amber (Edwin), Bradley (Ashley), Kyle (Jaimie), Samantha […]
Joan Frances Millmine, of Pontiac and Thonotosassa, Fla., formerly of Plymouth and Clarkston, passed away June 11, 2021 at the age of 76. Preceded in death by her husband Eugene “Gene.” Sister of Nancy (late Harry) Shoup and the late Sharon Noble, special grandma of Sada Millmine, aunt of Brent (Kim) Davies, Brian (Janet) Shoup, […]
John Stephen Bisha, technology entrepreneur, is fondly remembered for his generosity and his support of scholarship and the arts. A longtime resident of Clarkston, Bisha adopted Vero Beach, Fla., as his home later in life and was certified as a master gardener by the University of Florida extension service. Bisha died from complications of prostate […]
Betty J. Mielke, of Clarkston, passed away on June 13, 2021 at the age of 90. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Richard, her granddaughter Stephanie, sisters Geneva and Genevieve, and her parents Elbert and Margie Weatherholt. Loving mother of Rick (Sharon) Mielke, David (Renee Olding) Mielke and Rebecca (Kirk) Brinkman, […]
Barbara A. Palazzola, of Ortonville formerly of Detroit, passed away at home on June 14, 2021 at age 86. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony. Mother of Joseph (Kathy) Palazzola, Kathy (Matt) Gohlke, Karen (Jerry) Fortuna, Linda (Terry) Carmean, David (Christalyn) Palazzola & Lisa (Vince) Orsini. She had 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. […]
Larry Samuel Campagna, of Clarkston, passed away June 12, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born on February 14, 1942 in Detroit, son to the late William and Mary Campagna (nee DiBernardo). Loving husband of Marjorie for 58 wonderful years, dear father of Rod (Hollie) Campagna, Dean (Kim) Campagna and Laura (Dave) Schultz, […]