The Oakland Press

Alane Janice (Cooper) Inacker passed peacefully into the arms of God on October 24, 2021 on Marco Island, FL. Alane fiercely loved her family and was their foundation and North Star. She will remain an inspiration to her friends and family for her determination, love, and virtue. Alane is survived by her husband, Stephen Augustine Inacker; her son Stephen Augustine Inacker Jr.; her daughter Samantha Ashley Mackenzie and husband Douglas and granddaughters Eliza and Adeline; her parents Thomas Astley Cooper Jr. and Anita June (Danenberger) Cooper; her siblings Aleta Jean Bossert, Anita June Barbato, Allison Jayne Cardona, Anne Judith Fleming and Thomas Astley Cooper III. In lieu of flowers,...

Eleanor Ruth Viergever of Evergreen, Colorado died on August 13, 2021, in Petoskey, Michigan surrounded by her family. She was 85. She is survived by her two sons Brad M. Viergever (Gretchen) Bruce W. Viergever (Beth) and her daughter Kimberly A. Viergever (Terrance Easton) She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Alexa C. Viergever, Tess M. Powell (Buckley), Eleanor B. Viergever, Jack C. Viergever, Scout L. Easton, and Grayden W. Easton. She was predeceased by her loving husband Wayne M. Viergever (1979). Eleanor was born with her twin sister and two brothers in Ohio where she was raised. She later moved to Michigan where she and Wayne raised their children. She spent her...

Helen Elizabeth Woodman, 75, of The Villages, FL formerly of Rochester, MI. Born June 2, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Died June 18, 2021 at home. She earned a BA in English from The University of Akron in 1967. She married Dennis R. Woodman on August 5, 1967 in Akron, OH. She later earned an MA in English from University of Akron and a PhD in Reading Education from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. She retired as Professor Emeritus from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI in 2015. She is survived by Dennis, son Dr. Patrick Woodman of Royal Oak, MI, daughter Lisa Rumbles (Todd) of Royal Oak, MI, daughter Stephanie Tyler (Fred) of Bradenton, FL, Sisters-in-law Gail Woodman of Stow,...

Helen Elizabeth Woodman, 75, of The Villages, FL formerly of Canadian Lakes, MI. Born June 2, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, daughter of Jack F. Zimmerman and Jean M. Brundage, Died June 18, 2021 at home. Graduated from St. Vincent HS in Akron in 1964, and earned a BA in English from The University of Akron in 1967. She married Dennis R. Woodman on August 5, 1967 in Akron, OH. She later earned an MA in English from University of Akron and a PhD in Reading Education from Oakland University in Rochester, MI. She retired in 2015 as Professor Emeritus from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. Her teaching career began in the Cleveland Public schools, then she took time off to start her...

Nolen Byron Cross, age 78 of West Branch, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home. Nolen was born on December 8, 1942 to Ervin and Elizabeth (Preston) Cross in Pontiac. He married Carol Beltz on November 2, 1996 in Waterford. He has lived in West Branch the last 22 years, formerly of Waterford. Nolen retired from the GM Truck and Coach in Pontiac local #594 after 30 years of work. Nolen served US Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved all animals, especially his dogs. Nolen is survived by his wife, Carol "Sue" Cross of West Branch, stepchildren, Shirley (Doug Russo) Paquette of Waterford, David Chancy of Waterford, and...

Wilfred "Bill" Horning passed away at the age of 88 on March 8, 2021 from COVID. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Mary (Pierce) Horning. They had four children together, Mary C. Horning, deceased, Christopher Horning, Aaron Horning, and Elizabeth (Horning) Howell. Bill has six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bill was a successful artist, designer and teacher. He was a prolific artist and was very active in the arts communities where ever he lived. He exhibited his works of art both locally and nationally for more than 50 years. Bill retired as an art teacher from East Hills Junior High School where he thoroughly enjoyed teaching art for more than 20 years. He...

Our beloved Bryan Fonvielle Harley, 64, passed away, February 27, 2021 in Pontiac, MI. A graveside service will be held May 28, at 3 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, MI. Please view his full obituary at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

Adolph "Al" Henry Magnus of Bloomfield Hills passed away on November 26, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1931, and grew up in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School before attending University of Michigan, where he graduated with a BBA in 1952 and an MBA in 1953. He was drafted before the end of the Korean War and served in the US Army as an Army Auditor. After his military service, he worked for Coopers & Lybrand accounting firm, leaving after three years to begin a 50+ year career as a certified public accountant at the Bloomfield Hills CPA firm of Jenkins, Magnus, Volk and Carroll (now JMVC). Al was a very active community volunteer, serving...

Jerry D. Mowery, Sr., 68, of Onaway, formerly of Clarkston, died suddenly October 18, 2020 at home. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Debra; son, Jerry (Amanda); daughter, Tina; 13 grandchildren; and sisters, Jean Mowery and Diana Vankleek. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Maddison Marie. Jerry retired from General Motors in 2007. He loved hunting, fishing, and most of all his family. Arrangements are pending.

Doris Ann Briggs, 83, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home. She was the beloved mother of Ronald M. Briggs, Carrie L. Briggs, and Heidi A. DeGrazio; grandmother of, Andrew Briggs, Anthony DeGrazio, Jr., Vincent DeGrazio, Autumn Briggs, Amber Essendrup, Heather Briggs, and Danelle Briggs. She left this earth to join her sons, Eric L. Briggs and Mark A. Briggs; husband Ronald J. Briggs; and sister, Sandra Lindgren. She will be missed by all. Her faith was that of a child, resolute to the end. God has delivered her into his loving arms. An angel has gone home. She is our Mom! Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.

James T. Lilley, 69, of the Tellico Village Community Loudon, TN and a former resident of Walled Lake, Union Lake and Rochester Hills MI and Goodyear, Arizona passed away October 3, 2020. Jim graduated from Walled Lake Central High School and earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Central Michigan University. He remained in Michigan during his professional career as teacher, coach and administrator in the Pontiac School District. Outside of work, his passions led him to marathons, triathlons, hot air ballooning and traveling the globe with his wife of 45 years, Dee. To have known Jim is to have known him as an adventurer, athlete and advocate. A feminist. A nature...

Dr. Reinhold "Ron" Wilhelm Schmieding, Sr. born February 26, 1925, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed peacefully from this world on September 12, 2020 of natural causes having spent his last days with his loving family in Naples, Florida. He truly gave his family, friends and patients every beat of his heart. A funeral mass for family will be held at St. Williams Catholic Church with a celebration of his life to be held in Naples this upcoming Spring. Dr. Schmieding is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Schmieding (nee Bileti); his sons Reinhold (Erika), Peter (Karen), John (Angelika) and his daughter Mary Catherine Shannon (James); his 12 grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Scott...

Helen Mae Morris, 88, of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away on August 9, 2020. Helen was born in Eureka, California. She has been a resident of Florida for the past 12 years from Davison, Michigan. Prior to retirement, Helen worked as a librarian for many years. In her spare time, Helen was a skilled artist and loved to paint. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Giles. Helen was the beloved mother of Annette (Bruce), Lisa, and Brad Morris; adored grandmother of Steven, Mark, Haze, Sarah, Joey, Christopher, Matthew, and John; cherished great grandmother of Autumn, Declan, Lila, Ivy, Caleb, and Raven; dear sister in law of Lavina Morris. A celebration of Helen's life will be held on...

Susan R. Hazard (nee: Staver), age 98 of Auburn Hills, Michigan. August 9, 1921 - April 13, 2020 ; Beloved mother of Sherrilyn (Eric) Prokopek, Ronald (Risa) Hazard and the late Marilyn (Robert) Scott. Grandmother of Kimberly Bogan, David Morden, Gary Stersic, Cheryl Kukla and Lori Syoen. 9 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. Arrangements by SIMPLE FUNERALS (248-227-1954) Share a memory at www.SimpleFunerals.net

Eric Leslie Andrew Briggs, 48, passed away Wednesday, April 08, 2020, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter, SC. Born December 5, 1971, in Rochester, Michigan, he was a son of Doris A. Lindgren Briggs and the late Rev. Ronald J. Briggs. Survivors include his mother of Sumter; four siblings, Ronald M. Briggs, Mark A. Briggs, Carrie L. Briggs, and Heidi DeGrazio all of Sumter; special nephews, Anthony DeGrazio and Vincent DeGrazio whom he considers his boys; nieces, Autumn Briggs, Amber Briggs, Heather Briggs, and Danyelle Briggs; nephew, Andrew Briggs; and his special canine companion, Jenna. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services will be private. Burial will be at a later date in...

Einar Jensen, 87, passed away on March 22nd peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. His love for life and family will not be forgotten and will be forever in the hearts of those who knew him. Einar graduated from Michigan State University in 1955 from the school of engineering. He remained a loyal MSU fan throughout his lifetime. His career as a mechanical engineer started at JB Webb and then he worked for Peerless Cement, General Motors and DSI. He was a genuine, kind, fun loving family man and enjoyed his friends and neighbors. He was also an avid golfer, skier and speed skater, and loved teaching his kids and grandkids how to play sports and attended their games whenever possible. He...

Joan Marie O'Dea, 87 of Bellaire and formerly of Waterford passed away Jan 23, 2020. She was born Sept 1, 1932 in Pontiac the daughter of Harold and Ida Mae (Conkle) Booth. Joan married Michael O'Dea and they raised their family in Waterford. Surviving are her children Daniel (Sandra) O'Dea of Grayling and Nancy (Frank) Dean of Bellaire, 5 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and sister Delores (Richard) Evans. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael, and brothers James and Robert Booth. A funeral mass will be held Fri, Jan 31, at 1 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Bellaire. Visitation will be from 11 am until the service. Interment is Saturday, February 1, at...

Ronald Edward Smith, MD, 79, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Ron/"Pops"/Big Ron/Ronnie/"Doc"/Dad was born on June 6, 1940 in Takoma Park, Maryland and grew up in Silver Spring. He graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in 1958. He received his MD from George Washington University in 1966 with a specialization in Radiology and the emerging field of Nuclear Medicine. In 1969, his family of 1 became a family of 5 when he married Joy and her 3 children. They moved from Royal Oak, Michigan to McLean, Virginia in 1972. He worked at Georgetown University in Washington, DC where he taught and occasionally completed special assignments for the government and...

Kathryn L. Brodt was born October 3, 1921 in St Paul, MN and passed away September 18, 2019 in Maryville, TN, at the age of 97. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Ernest Brodt. She is survived by sons and spouses, Bill (Terri) of Silver Spring, MD; Bob (Devona) of Cadott, WI and Jack (Sheryl) of Friendsville, TN as well as six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Kathryn moved to Detroit, MI in 1955 and in 1979 to Troy, MI. Kathryn and Ernest were active in church and volunteer services during their many years of retirement. Memorial services will be held November 8, 2019 at 11am at Big Beaver United Methodist Church in Troy, MI; final resting place with...

James David "Jim" Cole passed away on Monday May 13, 2019 in Petoskey, MI. Making a full circle of life at the same hospital he was born in on May 22, 1949. Jim spent 30 years of his life working for GM and part of his career was spent as a high speed test driver [call name Indian] and he was a million mile man. The other side of his life he loved, was riding his Harley. He was very involved over the years with MDA and Toys for Tots with his Harley people. Later in life, he spent in Florida, with his wife Barb. Volunteering their time to watch and report on the eagles nests in the City of Cape Coral, FL. He moved around plenty, with many travel plans in mind. Seeing most of the United...