Highland, MI Obituaries

Thomas Joel McDonnell, age 74, of Holly, Michigan, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1951, to Gerald and Virginia McDonnell. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, G...

Lee Raymond Rusetzke, age 74, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, laughter, talent, and dedi...

Michael W. Genson, age 91 of White Lake Twp., Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1934 to Anthony and Anna Gensorowski in Detroit, Michigan. Mike retired from ...

Phyllis Ann Moore, age 95, of Highland, Michigan passed away April 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 22, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan Phyllis was the devoted wife of the lat...

Scott Joseph Swackhamer, known to many as “Swack,” passed away on April 1, 2026, in Highland, Michigan, at the age of 49. Born on February 13, 1977, in Pontiac, Michigan, he lived a life marked by har...

Lois G. Martin, age 84 of Hartland Twp., Michigan formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1941 in Louisville, KY to Dewey and Nona Richardson. Lois was very...

Carolyn Marie Ascencio (nee LeJack), a resident of Howell, passed away on March 29th, 2026. Carolyn was born in Dearborn, MI to John and Eleanor LeJack on December 23rd, 1941. Carolyn is survived by ...

Richard Edward Presley, age 79, passed away on March 27th, 2026. A resident of White Lake, Richard was born in Detroit on August 27th, 1946 to James and Barbara Presley. Richard is survived by his wi...

Cody Stepanian, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on a warm evening, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 34. Cody will be deeply missed by so many, although at times he carried...

Trevon Payne Hamilton, 35, of Waterford Township, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born on August 6th, 1990, Trevon was known for his kind nature, huge heart, sense of humor, ease of athleticism, and ...

Dwayne Allen Shockey of Highland, Michigan, born February 10, 1957, passed peacefully at home on March 21, 2026. He is now reunited in heaven with his parents, Lewis and Grace Shockey, and his beloved...

Christopher Pagel passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on April 13, 1969, Christopher was a resident of Commerce Township, Michigan.

Yvonne Evelyn Bare, age 74, of West Bloomfield, MI, passed away on March 19, 2026. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Bare, her daughter Allana McDonald (Wil Fairless), her grandson Dylan Bare, a...

Derrick Joseph Dearman, of Highland Twp., MI, age 59, passed away on March 1, 2026. He will be remembered as a man who found his greatest joy in the simple and meaningful moments of life- time with f...

Edward Clarence Passmore, age 91, of Waterford, met his Savior on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Left to cherish his memory are his three loving sons: Ed (Lynda) Passmore, Bryan Passmore, and Mike (Pa...

Cheryl A. Jacek, 77, of Milford, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Born on July 26, 1948, in Wyandotte, she lived a life defined by kindness, quiet strength, and an unwavering love for othe...

Roberta “Bobbi” Lynell Brown, a beloved family matriarch and longtime resident of White Lake, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 78. Born March 15, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the...

Sharon Ann Duffing, age 83 of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on February 13, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1942 to Robert and Teresa Miller in Detroit, Michigan. Sharon was happiest when she was ...

William Raymond Brendel was born on February 22, 1937, in Clarkston, Michigan. He passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a resident of White Lake, Michigan. Husband of the late Joy...

Gene Allan "Geno" Sousa, aged 80, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the love of his family. Born on December 16, 1945, in Highland Park, Michigan, Geno was a man...

Our most beloved Alton “Al” Valentini, husband, daddy, grandpa, big brother, teacher of God’s Word, friend to all, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 29th at 4:18 AM. Al was bo...

Christine Rose Stone passed away on January 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on January 17, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan, Christine was a cherished wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Chris...

Sharon Lezette Watkins, affectionately known as "Queenie" by those who knew her best, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at the age of 84 in Commerce Township, Michigan. Born on November 22, ...

Lynn Ellen Erickson, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at her home in White Lake, Michigan. Born November 30, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, Lynn's ...

Gary Leon Melton, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Commerce Township, Michigan, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, a...

Beth Alison Lipscomb, a loving daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 57. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, on May 14, 1968, Beth was the cherished daughter of John and ...

Klann, Vivian (née VunCannon), age 94, of Highland, Michigan, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary VunCannon. Vivian married Jo...

Paul Edwin Weinand, born on November 18, 1961, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 64. He was a resident of White Lake, Michigan. A funeral visitation will be held on January 24, 2026, from...

Howard "Buck" Roy Varnon, age 90, of Highland Twp., Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2025 at his home. He was a kind hearted man, a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather whos...

Ricky Raczkowski, born on April 20, 1951, in Hamtramck, Michigan, passed away on December 31st, 2026, at the age of 74. Ricky dedicated his professional life to serving others as a nurse attendant i...

Judith Ann Pierce of White Lake, passed away on December 31, 2025, at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Peter David Pierce Sr. Loving mother of the late Peter Jr. (Shannon) and the late Yvonn...

Scott Edward Vallette, 61, of White Lake passed away on December 31, 2025 at his home. Scott was born in Pontiac, MI and spent his life in the Highland/White Lake area. He is leaving behind a legacy d...

Blake John Peterson, born on May 16, 1964, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a resident of Highland, Michigan.

Thomas Cleveland Miller, age 79, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 26, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan. Tom was an extraordinary person who was a loving husband, ...

Ryan Patrick Bowling passed away at the age of 12, following a 6-year battle with cancer in White Lake, Michigan surrounded by his family. Loving son of Jason and Lauren Bowling. Cherished big brothe...

Susan (Sue, Susie) Jane DeBoer-Stafford, aged 55, of Waterford, MI, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025. Born on February 17, 1970, in Pontiac, MI, Susan lived a life rooted in faith an...

John Raymond Hurst, a cherished father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. John was the son of Garl...

Susan Lynn King of Ortonville, Michigan passed away on December 15, 2025, at 62 years of age. Beloved wife of Evan for 25 years. Loving mother of Zachary. Daughter of David (Doris) Wilson and the ...

Frederick George Gough, born on September 21, 1937, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Warren, Michigan. A Memorial Gathering and Luncheon will be held at Elton ...

Margaret Jeanne Russell (née Hoag) passed away on December 14, 2025, in Brighton, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born in Detroit on October 23, 1944, Margaret lived a life marked by nurturing love for he...

On the evening of December 11, 2025, Thomas E. Barry, 97, of Commerce Township, Michigan, silently and gently breathed his last breath and slipped the bonds of Earth and began his final flight, his fi...

Z'Ymere Darnell Fleming-James was born on February 26, 2025, and passed away on November 30, 2025. He was a resident of Springfield Township, Michigan. Z'ymere Darnell Fleming-James, a beacon of pure...

Laverne M. Grennier of Milford, passed away on December 4, 2025, at 91 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Deborah Mathews, Pamela (Jack) Patteeuw, Martin (Lisa) Gren...

Rodney J. Vitovich of Highland, Michigan passed away on November 29, 2025 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Switzer and the late Rebecca Johnson. Proud gra...

Vickie Ann Legros of Hartland, passed away on November 28, 2025 at 57 years of age. Beloved wife of Matthew for 28 years.  Loving mother of Christina and Jolena Legros.  Daughter of Judith and the la...

In Loving Memory of Herbert “Herb” Lucre Age 79 • Highland Township, Michigan November 19, 2025 With deep love and sorrow, the family of Herbert “Herb” Lucre announces his passing on November 19, 20...

Word Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone On May 3, 1941, Herman Adolf Markwart entered the world in Samter, Germany. He joined his older brothers, Reinhold and Eduard, completing the family born to his p...

Joshua Duff Heaton of White Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025 at 43 years of age. Loving father of Mason and Emmalynn Lucille Heaton. Proud son of Teresa Ann and the late Ronald Gen...

Shirley Sisk, age 97, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2025. Shirley was a remarkable woman—spirited, kindhearted, and endlessly devoted to those she loved. S...

Lisa Dawn LaPearl (nee Mager), born on July 21, 1972, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025, at the age of 53. A resident of Highland, she was known for her compassionate, generous, kind-hearte...