Lake Odessa, MI Obituaries

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 passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 81. Sharel Sue Brown was born on October 15, 1944, and was a resident of Commerce Township, Michigan.

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...

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...

It is with sad hearts that we share the loss of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather Lee Floyd Ritter, age 88, of Hastings who passed away on April 15, 2026. Lee worked for many companies th...

Everett Charles De Rousha, who was born on December 6, 1929, in Waterford, Michigan, and died on April 13, 2026, in Farmington Hills, Michigan, lived a long and remarkable life marked by service, hard...

Lori Beth McDaniel passed on April 9, 2026, at the age of 62. Lori Beth was born on November 18, 1963, and was a resident of Farmington, Michigan.

Virginia Doris Murray, age 83, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 30, 1942, in Detroit to Oscar and Mary Harhold. Virginia lived ...

Larry Dean Rundell, age 69 of White Lake, passed away on April 7, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan to Kenneth and Rose Rundell. Larry loved camping, working on old cars, and sp...

Erwin W. Schwarze, age 91, passed away on April 5, 2026. Erwin retired from Chrysler. He enjoyed boating, reading, following the Detroit Tigers and spending winters in Florida. Brother of the late A...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family of Jeanette Landry announces her passing on April 7, 2026. Jeanette was born on July 8, 1934, in Detroit. In retirement, she made her homes in Whi...

Doris Alma Maag (née Wells), born May 1, 1935, was received by her Lord Jesus on April 4, 2026. In her 90 years, Doris shared an abounding love with many. She was preceded in death by her husbands Fra...

Lola M. Dakin (Cook), age 82 of Hastings, was born September 21, 1943, and passed away on April 4, 2026 at Serenity Village of Barry County. Lola was born in Hastings and grew up on the family farm i...

Randall James Smith, age 73, of White Lake Twp., Michigan went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Randy was born on June 7, 1952 to Charles and Norine Smith in Flint, Michigan. Randy e...