White Lake, MI Obituaries

Barbara Luanne Doerr, known lovingly to family and friends as Barbie, passed away on June 23, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 66. Born on August 8, 1959, in Pontiac, Michigan, Barbie lived ...

Thomas K. Smith, age 86, of Clarksville, MI, went to his heavenly home on June 21, 2026. Born on October 7, 1939, in Ionia, MI, he was the son of the late Calvin and Stella Smith. Raised as the son of...

Kelly Elizabeth Green, age 54, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on June 16, 2026. Born on February 27, 1972, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Philip and Jane Kress, Kelly will be remembered for her kin...

Roger “Rog” Lee Lowry, Jr., age 60, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on June 17, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1966, in Pontiac, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, humor, hard work, and de...

Karen Byington, age 65, was born to William and Dorothy (Decker) Swift on December 16, 1960. She graduated from Maple Valley Highschool after which she attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music,...

Shavon Marie Plantrich passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 48, born April 4, 1978, in Wayne, Michigan, and a resident of Ortonville, Michigan.

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Leonard (Doc) Earl Dockter, who passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2026, at the age of 65. Doc was born July 24, 1960, to Dal...

In the early minutes of Sunday, June 7, 2026, Patricia P. Reser, 88, of Clarksville, Michigan, peacefully breathed her last earthly breath and was ushered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus C...

Francis E Simon, age 97, passed away on June 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 9, 1928, to Arthur and Clara Simon in Portland, MI, Francis lived a long life marked by ...

Diane Cecelia Zaya, a longtime resident of White Lake Township, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on September 26, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Diane was the beloved daugh...

In Loving Memory of Laurie Ann Smith December 31, 1962 – June 5, 2026 She was 63yrs old With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Laurie Ann Smith, on June 5, 2026. Laurie...

Theresa Carmella Fodale (nee Dalessandro), a longtime resident of Commerce Township, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on January 18, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, Theresa ...

Robert Rasche, age 86, passed away on May 26, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1939, in Jasper, Indiana, to Martin and Hattie Rasche. Robert resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Robert’s life was marked...

John M. Himes passed away on October 25, 2025, at the age of 73.

Sharel Sue Brown, age 81 of Commerce Twp., Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family, music, joy and faith. Sharel truly was an angel walking on this earth- a w...

Wiegert, Doris Amelia; age 103; passed from life to eternal life on Friday, May 22, 2026. Doris was born on May 18, 1923, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Arthur and Florence (Thompson) Grawburg. Do...

Brent August Jones, age 55, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on May 17, 2026, leaving behind a life marked by love, laughter, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the people and experiences that...

Barbara Francis of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Barbara attended Dominican High School before...

James Ronald Harter of Commerce Township passed away on May 19, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on May 5, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, James was the son of George and Gertrude Harter. He lived a life mar...

Connie Sue Mitchell passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 26, 1950, Connie Sue Mitchell was a resident of Clarksville, Michigan.

Elizabeth Jane Kapeluch, of Waterford, passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on March 26, 1929, Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Catherine (née Sedlock) Strishock. She l...

Howard Paul “Butch” Christian, age 80, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1945, in Pontiac, Michigan. Butch was the beloved husband of Barb, marrying on...

Nancy Ella Hoyt, age 90, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. She was born on July 11, 1935, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Julian and Helen Bradburn, and lived a life marked by ...

Edward Henderlong, age 69, of White Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Ed retired from Red Laser. He was the former owner of P & E Steel Stairs. Ed also loved to golf. He could often be fou...

William Laslavich, age 94 of White Lake, Michigan formerly of Warren, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at New Hope of White Lake. William was a man of resilience, creativity, and deep spi...

Robert Geoffry Covington, a resident of Wixom, passed away on May 9, 2026, at the age of 76. Robert was born on December 4, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Basil and Lois Covington, who preceded him in...

Barbara Arbaugh—known to many as “BarbiArby,” and lovingly called “BaBaAnn” by her husband—passed away on May 6, 2026, in West Bloomfield, MI at the age of 68. To be honest, she’d probably be annoyed ...

Marge Geoghegan, of White Lake, passed away at home peacefully on May 5th, 2026 at the age of 92. Margaret Joan Kerner was born in Petoskey, Mich., to parents George and Ava Kerner in 1933. She grew u...

Philip Eugene Bartlett, 73, of Lake Odessa, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1952. Philip built a life marked by steady work, quiet strength, and a deep regard for oth...

Michael Wayne Makar of West Bloomfield passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on August 15, 1945, in Detroit, Michael was the beloved son of Michael and Tanya Makar (née Novick)...

Christine Elaine Troger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. A resident of White Lake, Christine lived a life defined by compassion, kindnes...

Alvin Allan Erickson, a resident of White Lake, passed away on May 3rd, 2026. Alvin was born on December 11, 1935, to Victor and Victoria Erickson. He built a life centered on family, hard work, and h...

Laveda Pauline Powers, who was born on June 25, 1943, in Dudley, Missouri, passed away on May 2, 2026, in White Lake, Michigan, surrounded by the legacy of a life marked by love, generosity, and creat...

Gabriel Michel, age 102, of Brighton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, after a long and remarkable life marked by devotion to family, service to country, deep faith, and steadfast love...

Robert Michael “Bobby” Murray, who lived with loving devotion, creative fire, and a passionate spirit, passed away on April 30, 2026, in White Lake, Michigan, at the age of 72. Born on June 9, 1953, ...

Austin Luckhoff, age 56, passed away on May 1, 2026. Born September 10, 1969, Austin was the son of Vollie and Susanna Luckhoff and was born in Krugersdorp, South Africa. Austin served in the Sou...

Jean Ann Bazela, a resident of West Bloomfield, passed away on April 29th, 2026. She was born in Detroit on July 30th, 1947. She was the beloved daughter of R. Dale and Edna Chilton. She is survived ...

Arvilla Mae “Mickey” Hotchkiss, age 93, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Waterford, Michigan, with her daughter, Laura D’Angelo (Hotchkiss), by her side. Mick...

Wilma J. Kosmalski passed away on April 27, 2026, after a long, beautiful life filled with family and friends, love, adventure, travel, good books and wonderful pets. She was predeceased by her husban...

Jon S. Bond, age 78, of West Bloomfield Twp., Michigan, passed away on April 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Jon was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 13319 at ...

Patricia A Higgins, 81, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1945. Patricia devoted 26 years of faithful service as a CNA at Pennock Hospital, a vocation...

Heather Anne McCulloch was born and raised in Royal Oak, MI. Heather attended Royal Oak Longfellow Elementary School and graduated in 1999 from the Lamphere Center, Madison Heights where she benefite...

John F. Mikols, 86, of Lake Odessa died April 20, 2026 during a brief, post-illness stay at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. Born January 13, 1940 in Saginaw, John was the son of Steve...

Phyllis Ann Cantini, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the age of 88. Phyllis devoted her life to education as a high school math teacher, retiring from the Walled L...

Lawrence ‘Larry’ Warren Hyde April 9, 1949 - April 20, 2026 Lawrence ‘Larry’ Warren Hyde passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max L. and Aleta M. H...

George Robert Self Jr. was born April 21,1943 to his parents George and Viola (Henshaw) Self in St. Louis, Mo. Upon graduation from Afton High School, Robert proudly served as a United State Marine 1...

James Patrick Maurer of Lake Odessa entered into Eternal Life on April 18, 2026, after 88 years on this earth. Born on March 17, 1938, in Nashville Michigan, he was the youngest in the family of Lawr...

Thomas James Griffiths III, of Livonia, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born on June 9, 1949, to Thomas James Griffiths II and Teresa Lillian Griffiths. Tom is survived by his...

Patricia Ann Crowley, affectionately known as Pat, age 88, passed away on April 17, 2026, in Commerce Township, Michigan. She was born on January 21, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, and lived a life marke...

Nolan Chris Logan affectionately known as "Toad" began his eternal journey April 16, 2026. Born June 5, 1955, to Bobby E. and Betty J. Logan. A resident of Lake Odessa most of his life where he acqu...