All Obituaries

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Lorraine K. Hopkins (nee: Bigelow) of Fenton, age 67 on May 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lorraine was born January 18, 1956 to Frederick and Marvene (nee: Chappelle) Bigelow.  She was a graduate of Fenton High School, Mott College, and earned a BSN from U of M.  She practiced as a Psychiatric Nurse until her retirement. She leaves behind sons, Jason (Jennifer) Pattan and David Pattan; nieces, nephews,...

William Paul Clement "Bill", age 47, died suddenly on May 25, 2023. Beloved father of Ally (Nathan) Marchi, Abigail (fiance Andrew Kohn) Clement and Ari Clement. Dear son of William & Ronna Clement. Brother of Sam (Jenny) Trachet, Ron (Eline) Trachet and George (Brenda Leung) Clement.  Bill also leaves the mother of his children, Heather Field; as well as, many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Bill served in the United States Army as a Medic while stationed  in...

 Dale E. “Red” Goss, age 93 of Fenton died on May 21, 2023 at his home.  Dale was born on June 3, 1929.  He was a lifelong resident of Fenton.  A memorial service will be held at Fenton First Presbyterian Church, 503 S. Leroy St, Fenton at 11 a.m. on June 10th preceded by visitation at 10 a.m.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  While stationed at Camp Desert Rock near Las Vegas, NV, he helped build an auditorium that was...

Kathleen (Bennetts) Klein, age 93, passed away May 19, 2023, peacefully in the loving arms of her granddaughter Alicia and her great granddaughters.  Welcoming Kathleen into Heavens' Gate was her husband Art and son Mark. Kathleen was born to William and Martha Bennetts September 8, 1929, in Flint, MI.  She married Arthur Klein May 2, 1951 and enjoyed sixty-eight years of marriage. She was a St. Pius parishioner for several decades. Kathleen worked at Charter...

  Mary Lynne Clark, 66, of Flint, Michigan, passed away on May 18, 2023. She was born on August 12, 1956, in Grass Lake, Michigan, to Richard and Helen (Parks) Lake. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mary worked at Clark's Store Fixture for many years, where she made many friends and was known for her hard work and dedication. Her colleagues often spoke of her as a role model and a joy to be around. Mary's hobbies...

Jacqueline I. Zaiser, aka “Jackie” and “Wild”, age 61, passed away on May 7, 2023. Beloved mother of Derek Moore. Loving grandma of Isaiah, Cameron and Gabriel. Dear sister of Mary McCollom and Christina (Christopher) Neuville. Special aunt of Heather, Grace, David, Jamie, Brent, Timothy, Audrey, Madelyn and Caleb. Jackie also leaves  aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents John & Maria Jelsch and sister JoAnne...

Thomas Alexander Golden, age 46 of Flint, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Ruth. Dear father of Austin. Loving son of Karen (the late Timothy) Golden.  Step father of Jason, Jordan and Jasmin. Grandpa of Laiken, Chase and Kayden. Brother of Brian Golden, Michael Golden, Denise Golden Kirshman and Tim Golden.  Tom also leaves, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.  Tom was a proud Union Mason and truly enjoyed his job. He had a love for...

Papa John, age 78, joined his parents John and Barbara Vitovsky, sister and brother in law Marilyn and Robert Finney, and grandson AJ Doran in heaven on May 2, 2023.  He leaves behind his daughter and son in law Joanne and Kevin Collick, son and daughter in law John and Lisa Vitovsky, grandchildren Victoria, Nate, Heather, Abby, and Eli, numerous nieces and nephews, and many beloved friends and 'adopted' family.  He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter, loved supporting...

Buell “Woody” Woodson Cash Jr., age  67, passed away April 29, 2023 surrounded by family. Devoted husband of Bonnie for over 28 years. Proud father of Daniel (Ashley) Cash, Nicole (Russell) Newsome, Colleen (Gavin Wilson) Wade, Travis (Tera) Wade, and Elizabeth Cash. Woody will also be missed by many extended family members and many, many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buell Sr. and Helen (nee: Little) Cash, and his beloved sister Beverly...

Donna Lou (McMichael) Wood, age 90 passed away in the early morning hours of April 29th after a life well lived. She was born in September 16th, 1932, in Manistique MI, and later settled in the Fenton where she raised her 9 surviving children. She retired to the city of Linden and lived the rest of her life in a community she loved.  You couldn’t meet Donna without hearing the latest family updates, she was so proud of her children, her grandchildren as well as her great...