Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

World's Oldest Person Dies at 116 Years, 26 Days

"Mother Talley," as she was known, credited longevity to an enduring belief in God. “If you want to do right, follow Him,” she often said.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan ties believed aboard Black Hawk helicopter; one confirmed dead, another reported dead, third unaccounted for.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Family of Pia Farrenkopf - 'Mummified in Michigan' - Plan Memorial

A funeral Mass for Pia Farrenkopf called off at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston because of snowy weather will be rescheduled.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Plans for Friend's Final Rites Are Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

Oakland County Sheriff's Department Mourns Death of Longtime Reserve Deputy

Reserve Sgt. John Vick gave 30 years of volunteer service to the Oakland County Sheriff's Department and was named "Reserve Deputy of the Year" in 2006.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office Reports Death of Police Dog, Boomer

Boomer assisted in several high-profile arrests.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake-Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 30 to July 8.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 23 to June 30.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake-Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 16 to June 23.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 10 to June 16.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from June 2 to June 10.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 22 to June 2.

Reverend Fr. Leo Lulko Remembered as Compassionate, Genuine Man

Fr. Leo Lulko, pastor at Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland, passed away May 26.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 14 to May 20.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 6 to May 13.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 30- May 5.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 22- 26.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 17-21.

In Memoriam: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 10-16.

Funeral Set for Woman Who Died in White Lake Murder-Suicide

Services for Lorian Handy will be held in Grand Rapids.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 3-9.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 27-April 2.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake, Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 20-26.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 13-19.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from March 5-12.

In Memorial: This Week's White Lake and Highland Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from Feb. 28-March 5.