All Obituaries

Joe W. Cole, age 74, went to be with the Lord on July 27, 2019. He is the loving husband of Susan for over 26 years. Dear father of James (Jennifer) Cole, Tonya (Bob) Houck, James (Jessica) Rasmussen and Carrie (Frank Moderiffi) Richert. Brother of James (Nelda) Cole. Joe also leaves 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his father, James; mother I.V.; step-mother, Jewel; and sister Nola Arman, Joe was born on January 10, 1945...

Mr. John D. Balok, age 69 of Highland, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at Vicinia Gardens in Fenton.  Mr. Balok was born in Detroit in 1949 to Vince and Frances(nee: Zytowski) Balok.  He was married to Patricia (nee: Phillips) for 42 years.   John was a Mechanical Designer for Fisher-Body Tooling who loved being outdoors, sailing, riding his motorcycle and watching his grandsons grow.  Surviving are his children, Todd(Cassandra) Balok, and Gwynne(Brad) Erickson;...

Mr. Martin J. Zaffer, age 91, died Aug. 18, 2019 at Courtyard Manor in Fenton.  Surviving are his children, Donna(Garry) Moon, Gregory(Lisa) Zaffer and R. Charles(Doreen) Zaffer; 8, grandchildren; 18, great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 26, from 4-8pm at the funeral home.  His funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 11:30am at the funeral home.   Interment will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery...

Frederick Stanley Ostach, age 73, a loving husband and father of three, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Fred was born on November 3, 1945 to Stanley and Mary Jane (Kurpiel) Ostach in Detroit, MI and was the second of four children. Fred married Linda Dresser on September 3, 1971 in Detroit, MI and they raised Ryan (Jennifer), Beth (Robb) and Aimee (Jeff). Fred is also survived by his nine grandchildren who brought great joy to his life....

Judith A. VanRiper, age 79, passed away Aug. 12, 2019 at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc.  She is the loving wife of the late Jack VanRiper for 58 years.  She was the daughter of Dale and Agnes Johnson of Hale and Bay City, MI.  Surviving are her children, Scott (Kathie) Golden and Elizabeth (Dean) Brown; grandchildren, Tyler Golden, Nick Ghering, Halley (Jason) Cottrell, and Deanna (fiancée Chuck Bridges) Brown; and great grandchildren, Bryce, Emma and...

Danny E. Burroughs, age 77, of Chesaning for over 25 years, died August 11, 2019. Beloved father of Tammy Dowd. Dear grandfather of Tara Dowd and Shane Dowd. Uncle of Thomas (Cassie) Voelker II, and Francae Coote. Great uncle of Johnathon, Allyson and Richard. Danny also leaves his special friend Janet Smeltzer. He was predeceased by his parents; Harry & Francae and his sister Madge Voelker.  Danny proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years and after went to work in the...

Christopher Lee LaRowe “The Captain" Age 59, after a long battle with MS and cancer, Chris went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  Cremation arrangements made by Temrowski Family Funeral Home.  He will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. Christopher was born in Flint, Michigan, to Ruth and William “Bill” LaRowe on June 5, 1960.  In lieu of a funeral, Christopher was the guest of honor...

Dorothy Faye McVicker, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2019 - joining her husband, John, of 72 years and sons John and Thomas.  Survived by daughter Deborah (Edward) Closey. Dear grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 11. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Mi

Ronald P. Martin, age 62, passed away on July 29, 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Carol Jory. Dear brother of James (Karla) Martin. Ronald also leaves many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; James W. and Phyllis Martin, his sister Beverly (Doug) Pollard, and his nephew; Chad. No services will be held at this time.

Joseph (Joe) Tali, age 84, peacefully passed away on July 25, 2019.  He was born April 9, 1935 in Flint, Michigan to the late Harry and Julia Tali. Joe was a 1953 graduate of Flint Central High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. He continued his education upon returning home at the University of Michigan - Flint earning his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1960.  He reunited with high school classmate, Dawn Booth in 1965....