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GARTH, KYLE "MR. CARL"; age 78; passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Mr. Garth leaves to cherish his memory special friend, Annie C. White; step-children, John (Lisa) White and Linda Myers; sister, Lila Ware; seven grandchildren; a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. Mr. Garth was preceded in death by his parents, Parlee and John Garth. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m., Pastor Robert Burt, officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Garth will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12 Noon to 7 p.m. Friday.
GOYETTE, HAROLD A.; 79; of St. Clair; died Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Mr. Goyette owned and operated the Goyette Funeral Home in Clarkston for 43 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was past president of the Clarkston Rotary, was a member of Clarkston Campbell-Richmond Post #63 American Legion, Cedar Lodge #60 F. & A.M., and had been a volunteer fireman with the Independence Township Fire Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Norma; a daughter, Debara (Jerry) Stager; a son, Terry (Robin) Goyette; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Lela (Stan) Blair. Visitation will be 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Marysville Funeral Home, 1200 Michigan Avenue, Marysville. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 in Marysville Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, Clarkston at 2:30 p.m. with Graveside Services provided by the Masonic Lodge. Memorial contributions may bemade to St. John s Hospice or Clarkston Rotary Club.
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM L.; age 66; February 11, 2009; Blytheville, AR (Pontiac native). Campbell leaves to mourn in his passing, devoted wife, Carolyn; loving mother Vasti (Sanford) Granberry; children, Robert, Kimberly, Casandra, Tamela and Lawrence; 11 grandchildren; sister, Janice Penson; brother, James (Teresa) Penson; uncles Louis (Vernita) Campbell and Wilbert (Gertrude) Campbell; special friends Danny Perry and Robert Trotter. Campbell was preceded in death by father, Robert Campbell and maternal grandparents, William and Angeline Beals. Interment Blytheville, AR, his birth place.
LARSEN, ALFRED K.; of Waterford; February 24, 2009; age 68. Loving husband of Patricia Ann Place Larson for over 45 years; dear father of Michael Allen Larsen and his wife, Cynthia Mroz-Larsen, of Waterford and Robert Eric Larsen of Inkster; dear brother of Betty Lou (Tony) Herbest, Diana Penoyer and preceded in death by Carol Jean Judy, Edith Mary Larsen and David George Larsen; beloved grandfather of Erica and Nicole. Mr. Larsen retired as an inspector from General Motors and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
DAVIS, KATHLEEN M.; age 64; of Walled Lake; died February 25, 2009. Beloved sister of Sheila (John) Mulverhill, Patrick (Marilyn) Davis and the late Gene Paul Davis; aunt of John, Michelle (Cliff), Ryan, Courtney, Meghan (Matt) and Bridget (Michael); great aunt of Tanya, Jaclyn and Levi. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple Rd.). Friends may visit Sunday, 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday, 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated.
ESCHENDAL, JOHN A.; of Pontiac; February 18, 2009; age 42. Loving son of Delores Eschendal and the late Jerry; dear brother of Jerry Michael (Elia) Eschendal, Cynthia Eschendal, Karen Neiter, Tom Eschendal, Steve (Lafon) Eschendal, Tamera Eschendal, Teresa Burcham, Daniel (Amanda) Eschendal and James Eschendal; also missed by 14 nieces and nephews; 5 grand nephews; and many dear friends. Mr. Eschendal was a builder and installer with Beaver Stair in Oxford. He was a proud American and was a devoted member of the National Rifle Association. Memorial Services will be Sunday, March 1, 2009, 2 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, 1 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to any charity of choice.
WOOD, VIRGINIA LEE; passed away; January 29, 2009; former Pontiac resident. She was born October 2, 1916 in La Harpe, IL. She was employed at Baldwin Rubber Co. in Pontiac, where she met her husband, Harry Joseph Wood, a chemist. Virginia was a member of the Presbyterian Church. In 1960, they moved to Long Beach, CA. She remained there until moving to Bishop in 2006. Virginia is survived by her two daughters, Joanne Wood Parsons of Bishop, CA, and Barbara Wood Mills of Grand Blanc, and their respective families; including three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
VOYDANOFF, GLORIA I.; of Waterford; February 26, 2009; age 82. Dear wife of the late Peter Voydanoff; loving mother of Diana (Steve) Main of Clarkston and Gary (Karla) Voydanoff of Lake Orion; dear sister of Warren Parden, Violet Beldock, Ida Teege; and preceded in death four brothers and sisters; beloved grandmother of Daniel (Kristina) Main, Kimberly (Matthew) Miller, Heather (Jeffrey) Iafrate, Kelsey and Austin Voydanoff; also cherished by eight great grandchildren. Mrs. Voydanoff was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Waterford. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 2, 2009, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Jim Combs. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment Ottawa Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to Roger Campbell Ministries, New Life Camp or to Hospice at Brian s House.
CROCKETT, DAVID GENE; age 56; of Milford; February 24, 2009. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Barbara Crockett; sisters, Carla (John) Booth and Cathy (Martin) Lee; and many loving extended family members and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Milford Presbyterian Church, 238 N. Main Street, Milford on Sunday, March 1, 2009, at 6 p.m. Friends may gather at the church one hour prior. For further information contact Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Milford at 248-684-6645.
JOHNSON, IRENE L.; age 83; the Lord wanted another angel, so Irene went to be with him on February 26, 2009. Irene was a beloved wife, lover and best friend of Chester for 53 years; loving sister to Dean (Caroline) Fowler and Diane (Douglas) Smith; also survived by her sister-in-law, Ardis Sich; she will always be loved and missed by her sweetheart dog, Holly. Irene loved to bake cakes for everyone. She was a member of the Highland V.F.W. Auxiliary #9914, and a member of the Highland Eagles #4076 Auxiliary. Irene was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Milford. Visitation will begin Sunday, March 1, from 2 to 8 p.m., with a VFW Memorial Service at 6 p.m., at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 East Highland Rd., Highland, MI. Funeral Service will be held Monday, March 2, 2009, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Oakland Hills Memorial Garden cemetery in Novi, MI.
BEEDLE, MEGHAN C. of Clarkston. Died suddenly of mononucleosis at 18 years of age. Loving daughter of Brad and Sandy Beedle. Dearest sister of Nathan; granddaughter of Albert and the late Dorothy Schupbach and Frederick and Norma Beedle; niece of Shiela (Brooke) Strang, Roger (Dru) Beedle, Stacy, Allen, and Fred (Dianne) Beedle, Debbie (Dave) Shay, Bill (Cindy), Bob (Joanne), Larry (Rhonda), Brian (Kathy) and Bruce Schupbach. Also survived by many cousins. Meghan was a 2003 graduate of Waterford Kettering High School and had completed her first year at Michigan State University. She was completing an internship at Disney World, FL when she became ill. She was a tennis player in high school and was on the rowing team at MSU. Meghan was a highly motivated and intelligent person who will be missed by so many family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at 11 AM at Central United Methodist Church, 3882 Highland Rd., Waterford. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM and Monday 3-5 and 7-9 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford and Tuesday 10 AM at church. Private Interment at Ottawa Park cemetery, Clarkston. Memorials may be made to Cystic Fibrosis. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
BROWN, ROBERT E. of Waterford. August 3, 2004 at 75 years of age. Loving husband of Arlene for 55 years. Dear father of Sharon (Doug) Agren of Lewiston, Neil Robert Brown of GA, Ronald Bruce (Theresa) Brown of White Hall, Diane Marie (Roger) Haworth of Lewiston, Dennis Paul (Pamela) Brown of NC and Cary Scott Brown of Novi. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Robert was a member of Grace Lutheran Church since 1948. He had a great sense of humor and was a huge prankster who loved and adored his family. Robert was proud to be an Eagle Scout. He loved the outdoors and especially liked to work in his yard. He loved card games, crossword puzzles and horseshoes. He especially enjoyed his personal computer. Funeral service Friday, August 6, 2004 11:00 AM at Grace Lutheran Church, 114 S. Genesee, Pontiac. Interment will follow at Christian Memorial Cultural Center in Rochester Hills. Visitation Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME and at church on Friday from 10 am until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, envelopes available at the funeral home.
HEMBREE, JANICE J. of Waterford lost her brave fight with cancer on July 26, 2004 at 61 years of age. Beloved wife of James “Jay”. Loving mother of James “Jim” Hembree and Jeffrey Hembree both of Waterford. Dear sister of Donna (James) Collins, Leonard (Sheila) Crowley and Ronald (Irene) Crowley. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Janice was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Rita Crowley. She was a life member of American Legion Post #377. Funeral Service Friday, July 30, 2004, 1:00 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Rev. William Bingham officiating. Interment following at White Chapel cemetery, Troy. Visitation Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
OTT, AGNES A. of Waterford, July 26, 2004 at 85 years of age. Loving wife of the late Milton for 50 years. Loving mother of Jacalyn (Franklin) Wyatt of Waterford, James (Carol) Ott of Waterford, the late Judtih Ott and step son Larry (Sandra) Ott. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sister Laura Hojnacki and sister in law Evelyn Ferguson. Agnes was known as a great mom and cook. Always there for her kids. Funeral service Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11 AM at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment immediately follows at Ottawa Park cemetery, Clarkston. Chaplin Tom Kostrzewa officiating. Visitation Thursday 6-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cranbrook Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
SLAVIK, JASON ALLEN age 22 and JUSTIN WALTER age 18, both of Waterford. Died July 31, 2004 in Louisiana. Beloved sons of Walter and Tammy Slavik. Dear brother of Rachelle and Melanie Slavik and Mandy (Matt) Prchlik. Grandson of Mable Slavik. Special uncle and male role models to Bryce Thomas and uncle to Gavin and McKenzie. Nephew of Karen and Ron Simenski, Julia Slavik Martinez and Scott Hay, Donald Slavik, Sandra Barron, Joni and David De La Cruz, Cynthia and Luis Cisneros, Connie and Fernando Jackson, Tim Buckholz and Colleen Sullivan. Also survived by numerous cousins. Special neighborhood grandsons to Rita and Dave. Jasons girlfriend Heather. Jason and Justin were both avid boaters, fisherman and enjoyed most anything that was adventurous. Funeral service Thursday, August 5, 2004 at 1:30 PM at Peace Lutheran Church, 7390 Elizabeth Lake Rd., Waterford. Rev. William Merrill officiating. Interment will follow at Ottawa Park cemetery. Visitation Wednesday at Coats Funeral Home from 2 - 9 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to a Trust Fund for their nephew Bryce. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
SOUDEN, LYNN A. of Pontiac, died August 1, 2004 at 39 years of age. Beloved husband of Wendy. Loving father of William. Dear son of Jerry and Mary Souden and grandson of Frances Souden. Dearest brother of Charles (Lynnette) Souden, Thomas (Michelle) Souden and Lona (Troy) Kumpula. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Lynn was employed at Advanced Auto Parts in Pontiac. Funeral service Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 11AM at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Rev. William Foster will officiate. Visitation Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 PM.
ARTHUR, PAUL W. of Clarkston died suddenly January 7, 2005 at 75 years of age. Beloved husband of Emily for 54 years. Dearest father of Elizabeth (Andrew) Arthur, Gwendolynn (Thomas) Arthur, Lynda (Kirk) Witherell, Paul (Terry) Arthur, Laurence (Krysten) Arthur and the late Virginia Arthur; brother of Perley (Polly) Arthur and Laurie (Paul) Walker; also survived by 4 grandchildren. A graduate of Harvard University, Paul retired from the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and an avid golfer.
Memorial service: Friday January 14, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe (at Sashabaw Rd.), Waterford.
Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Presbyterian or Wayne State University School of Medicine, Charot-Marie-Tooth Clinic, 101 E. Alexandrine, Detroit, MI 48201.
BANFIELD, JOYCE C. of Brighton died suddenly January 14, 2005 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Loving wife of Richard “Dick” Banfield for 43 years. Dearest mother of Jon (Amy) Banfield of Pinckney, James (Michelle) Banfield of Ann Arbor, Timothy (Michelle) Banfield of Cape Coral, Florida and Kristine (Christopher) Carter of Davison; wonderful grandmother of Angela, Meghan, R.J., Joshua, Nathaniel, Mickala, Anna, Alexis, and Austin; sister of Carol (Roger) Carr and Ila Jean (the late Edward) Graham. Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Waterford High School. She married Dick in 1962 and they raised their family in Waterford, Clarkston, Ann Arbor, Tennessee and finally Brighton. She lovingly lived her life for her husband, her children and her grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Friday, January 21, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Ottawa Park cemetery, Clarkston.
Visitation: Thursday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford.
Memorials: National Parkinson Foundation. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
BATTERS, MARY L. of Wateford. January 23, 2005 at 85 years of age. Wife of the late Harold R. Batters. Loving mother of Wayne (Sherri) Batters of Waterford and the late Douglas and Larry Batters. Beloved sister of Dorothy Nickelson, Nick (Jean) Oncea, Mitchell (Eleanor) Oncea, and William (Jenny) Oncea. Beloved grandmother of Lori Gonzalez and Kelly (Erik) Fitzpatrick. Special great grandmother of Brittany, Casey and Ivy. Mary was a bartender at the Pontiac Moose Lodge, The Dixie Bar in Waterford and Tally Ho in Clarkston.
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Coats Funeral Home. Pastor David Tobey officiating. Interment will follow at White Chapel cemetery, Troy.
Visitation: Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
Memorial Donations: Alzheimers Association
BRANDT, JERALDINE ELIZABETH of Auburn Hills. January 4, 2005 at 61 years of age. Wife of the late Stanley Brandt. Sister of June Hobby and John “Jack” Hobby and the late Clark and Jim Hobby. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews. Jeraldine traveled extensively and was a model at a number of Auto Shows. Arrangements were entrusted to Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. To send a personal message to the family select Guestbook.
Memorial Service: Sunday, January 9, 2005, 6:00 p.m. at the Clarkston Eagles (5640 Maybee Rd., Clarkston).
Memorial Contributions: Karmanos Cancer or Hospice of Michigan.
BRYANT, HERBERT formerly of Waterford, January 16, 2005 at 74 years of age. Husband of the late Marlene K. (1989). Loving father of Kelly (Brenda) Bryant, Michael (Pam) Bryant, Carolyn (Scott) Huff, Duane (Pamela) Bryant, Kimberly (Chris) Raptoulis, Keith (Becky) Bryant and Scott (Lora) Bryant. Beloved brother of Bertha (Bob), Lilly (Bill) Wilson and Kelley Bryant Jr. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren with one on the way. Mr. Bryant loved his grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing. Mr. Bryant retired from Pontiac Motors in 1989 after 37 years of service.
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at First Social Brethren Church, 316 Baldwin Rd., Pontiac. Interment will follow at Christian Memorial Cultural cemetery, Rochester Hills.
Visitation: Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home.
