Jennifer Duggan Osborne

Jennifer Duggan Osborne of Davisburg, formerly of Detroit and Troy died unexpectedly on May 17, 2013. She was 48.

Jenny was deputy clerk at Rose Township and was an animal lover, always active in animal rescues.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jim; two sons Ryan and Jacob; mother Carole (Richard) Gilberg, inlaws, Donald and Mary Lou Osborne; brother, Ron (Chris) Duggan; sister-in-law, Joni (Ron) Edwards; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, James Duggan.

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, with the Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. at Wint & Son Funeral Home, 5929 S. Main St., Clarkston. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3700 Harvey Lake Rd., Highland. In lieu of flowers, any to the donations to the family will be used for her sons’ future educations.

James Michael Potter

James Michael Potter died Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was 1.

James Michael was born in Grand Blanc on May 21, 2012, the son of Kayla Potter and Torin McKay.

He is survived by by his parents; twin brother Jaxon Potter; grandparents Stacey and James Potter of Fenton and Melissa McKay of Holly; great-grandparents Pat and Gerald McKay of Holly and Yvonne Craig of White Lake; aunt Danielle Berlin of Arizona; cousins Riley Potter also of Arizona, and Annie McKay of Holly; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at Dryer Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Ron Sharpe II officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan.

Eusebia H. Meng formerly of Clarkston died Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was 94.

Mrs. Meng was born in Detroit on Aug. 4, 1918 the daughter of Eugene and Alta (Ebert) Richardson. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Meng, dear mother of Mike Meng of Tawas; and sister of the late Rose Jean Bird. She and her late husband Carl loved to travel.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 23 at Dryer Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. with Pastor Ed Pedley officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice.

Theda L. Turner of Holly died Sunday, May 19, 2013. She was born in Detroit on March 8, 1926, the daughter of Oscar and Jennie Bascerville) Buchs. She was retired from the Ford Motor Co. and loved sewing, crafting, cleaning house, and following her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Howard L. Turner, son Howard J. Turner, and daughter Diann McKinley. Surviving are three grandchildren, Carrie (Todd) Duncanson of Holly, Howard L. Turner of MO, and David M. Turner of MO; three great-grandchildren, Toni M. Duncanson, Jimmy Duncanson, and  Shaylee Kissner; two great-great-grandchildren, Addy and Ava Kissner; and dear friend Billie Lacey of Ray, MI.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Linda L. Samuel

Linda L. Samuel of Davisburg died Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was 67.

Mrs. Samuel was born in Detroit on Nov. 8, 1945, the daughter of August and Rose (Amorello) Piscopo. She was a former employee of the GM Parts Division and was a member of the Davisburg United Methodist Church. She loved flower gardening, crafts, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Wayne; two children, Michael Allen McWhorter of Clarkston and Jody Ann (Jason) Kreger of Clinton Twp.; two grandchildren, Kailee Rose and Valerie Nicole; and sister Joyce (James) DePauw of Clinton Twp. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Biagio Thomas Piscopo.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at Dryer Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the funeral home with Rev. Marvin Leach and Rev. David Fleming officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the All About Animals Rescue or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Patricia A. Bailey

Patricia A. Bailey of Holly died Tuesday, May 16013. She was 66.

Mrs. Bailey was born in Holly on Feb. 26, 1947 the daughter of Robert and Shirley (Bard) Sipes. She was a member of the Women of the Moose of Holly.

She is survived by three children, Irene (Steve) Knapp of FL, Ronald Cheeseman of Holly, and Tammy Lane of Fenton; five grandchildren, Amanda Knapp, Jennifer Vacco, Stevie Knapp, Mark Bailey, and Brittany Bailey; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Knapp and Donovan Vacco; mother Shirley Sipes of Holly; sisters Susan (Cliff) Warr of Au Gres and Debbie Sipes of Fenton; two brothers, Steven and Paul Sipes, both of Holly; nephews Wayne and Timothy Sipes; and great-nephew Nathan Sipes. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Bailey, father Robert Sipes, and brother Philip Sipes.

Visitation will be held from 2 – 5 and 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, 2013 at Dryer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Karen Sue Greve of Holly died Thusday, May 9, 2013. She was 69.

Mrs. Greve was born in Holly on Dec. 7, 1943 the daughter James and Mary (Bronson) Hopson. She had a big heart and helped care for health needs for many people in the Holly area for many years. She was a member of the Holly Seventh Day Adventist Church.

She is survived by her husband Montie; three children, Linda (Kelly) Cansler of Texas, Robert (Tiffany) Potter of Grand Blanc, and Lori (Rova) Thorne of Holly; seven grandchildren, Kolby and Kolton Cansler, Rob and Dan Couchman, and Stefanie, Robert, and Elena Potter; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Keway of Holly, and Mary Torres of Davisburg; 3 brothers, Ernie Hopson of Holly, Gary Hopson of Holly, and Norm Hopson of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her son Ron Potter.

Visitation will be held from 2-9 p.m. Monday, May 13 at Dryer Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Memorial donations may be made to the Adelphian Junior Academy.

Paul Malcolm Alexander died May 1, 2013, peacefully in his sleep.  He was 88.

Mr. Alexander served in the US Navy as an Aviation Radioman until May, 1946. He was happily married to Betty June (Ravely) Alexander in August of 1953, and was a retired woodshop and industrial arts teacher for the Royal Oak School district. He was an avid gardener – a kind and gentle soul who will be greatly missed by many.

He is survived by his four children, Ronald, Karen, David, and Susan; 6 grandchildren, Azure, Angelica, Violet, Amolia, Janelle, and Doreena; 1 great-grandchild, Zaiyanna.

Marilyn Burnette

Marilyn A. Burnette died Friday, May 2013. She was 74.

Born in Detroit on May , 1938, she was the daughter of Earl and Flossie (Vogt) Hughes. She was the owner of Sandig Ufer Kenel, and was a Therapy Dog Certifier for many years. She was a member of the American Kennel Club.

She is survived by her husband, Aaron; six children, Kenneth Burnette of Kalkaska, Patricia Ball of Davison, Cheryl Tessens of Holly, Terry Hyvonen of Holly, Joni Hyvonen of Colorado, and Jan Hyvonen of Novi; many grandchildren, and great grandchildren; brothers Michael Hughes of Port Huron, and Chuck Hughes of Anderson; sister Roberta Boston of California.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.

Ruth A. Swinehart of Waterford died Friday, May 3, 2013. She was 98.

Mrs. Swinehart was born in Austin Corners, MI on Dec. 26, 1915 the daughter of Charles and Nora (Swayze) Hine. She was retired from Oakland County Register of Deeds  and was a member of the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed painting, needle work, gardening and helping friends.

She is survived by her daughter Jerri Swinehart of Waterford and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward; twin brother Ralph Hine, sisters Maud Hine, Carrie Hine and Edith Hine; and brother Charles Hine.

Visitation will be from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and from 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 at Dryer Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Monday, May 6 at the funeral home with Pastor Patricia Harton officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston. Memorial donations may be made to the Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church or the Leukemia Foundation.