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Harry Richard Boyt
Oct 25, 2026
Harry Richard Boyt was born on June 18, 1943, to Roy A. Boyt and Anna Lou Boyt (Warren). He passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who will forever hold him in their hearts.
Harry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Beverly Ann Boyt (Stone). He is survived by...
Jack Leroy Pace
Oct 24, 2026
Jack Leroy Pace; age 85; departed this world on October 24, 2026 with his wife of nearly 48 years, Alicia Guzman Pace, by his side. Jack had battled heart issues for an extended period.
Jack was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 3, 1941 and grew up in Waterford Township, graduating from Waterford High School in 1959. He was preceded in...
Ismael Aranda Ojeda
Oct 15, 2026
Ismael Aranda Ojeda; age 73; of Auburn Hills, Michigan; passed away on October 15, 2026. Husband of Eva Bautista Contreras; Father of Alejandro Ismael Aranda Bautista, Patricia Aranda Bautista, Erika Yasmin Aranda Bautista, and Eva Berenice Aranda Bautista; father-in-law of Daniel Rodriguez Ramirez, Carlos Martin Ramirez, Daniel Martinez Saavedra, and Maria Dominguez; Grandfather of Karla Rodriguez Aranda, Craig Christopherson, Ingrit...
Gerald Frank Steffey
Oct 14, 2026
November 27, 1943 – Detroit, Michigan
October 14, 2026 – Lake Orion, Michigan
Gerald Frank Steffey; age 82; of Lake Orion; passed away on October 14, 2026 at home with family. Jerry married the love of his life, Carole Lorenz, on April 14, 1967 at St. Dennis Catholic Church in Royal Oak, Michigan. Together they shared nearly 60 years of marriage, building...
Joseph E. Chisholm
Oct 9, 2026
Joseph E. Chisholm
July 19, 1952 – October 9, 2026
Joseph E. Chisholm; age 74; passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2026.
Joe was born on July 19, 1952, at Royal Oak General Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Wallace and Norma Chisholm. He graduated from Troy High School in 1970 and went on to establish his own business with his...
Paul Lee Hendricks
Sep 30, 2026
Paul Lee Hendricks; of Lake Orion; age 48; passed away on September 30, 2026 with his twin sister at his side along with his loving family. Paul was born on August 21, 1978, alongside his twin sister, forming a lifelong bond like no other. He had a heart bigger than anyone around, and every day he woke up determined to...
George Steven Steinbach
Sep 27, 2026
George Steven Steinbach; age 81; passed away on September 27, 2026. George was born in Pontiac on August 1, 1945 to Adam Steinbach and Blanche (Rochon) Cooley. George is the brother of the late Carole (Carl) Heichel, Louise Campbell, John (Jan) Steinbach, Margaret DeGroff (Steinbach); loving father of William Steinbach, Elizabeth (Ryan) Bradford and Heidi (Daniel) Diehm. He is also...
Ruth Brewster Wilson
Sep 27, 2026
Ruth B. Wilson; of Oxford, MI; passed away on September 27, 2026; at age 83. She was the beloved wife of the late David B. Wilson for 49 years before his passing in March of 2021; mother of, Camella (Thomas) Gild and Dorisse (Richard) Driscoll; grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 10; 3 surving siblings and 2 who preceded her in...
LaToya Nicole Breaux
Sep 27, 2026
LaToya Nicole Breaux; age 47; of Auburn Hills, Michigan; passed away on September 27, 2026. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation hour starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida Street, Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Roger Dennis Williams
Sep 25, 2026
Roger Dennis Williams; formerly of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away on September 25, 2026. Roger is the loving father of Greg Williams, the late Jeff Williams, Brenda (Gene) Osborne, and Brad Williams; loving grandfather of Ethan, Paxton, Nicole, LeeEsa, Erin, Jonathon, Jessica, Emily, Jordan, Cassidy, Kyle and Brandon; and dear great grandfather of 13. He is also the dear...
Alan Fred Schmittka
Sep 19, 2026
Alan Fred Schmittka; of Orion; age 68; passed away on September 19, 2026. Fred is the beloved husband of Vicki of 28 years; loving father of Stacy (Ken) Davis, Rebecca (Correy) Berilla and the late Melissa Schmittka; loving grandfather of Logan, Haley, Luccas, Keira and Evelyn; dear brother of Roger (Sue) Schmittka; and special uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Annie Pearl Booth
Sep 17, 2026
Annie Pearl Booth; age 88; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on September 17, 2026. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Fisher Ave, Pontiac, MI 48341
Malia Ann Ivey
Sep 15, 2026
On September 15th, 2026, Malia Ann Ivey, lovingly known as “Sugar,” went home to be with the lord. She passed peacefully, surrounded by the love and memories of those who meant so much to her.
Sugar was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Carson; her father, Willis Ray Carson; the love of her life and partner of 38 years, Carl...
Dolores E. Hancock
Sep 13, 2026
Dolores Elaine Hancock passed into the hands of her Lord on September 13, 2026. She was 87 years old and died at the Neighborhoods of White Lake, where she had resided since February.
Dolores was born on October 30, 1938, in Wayland, Michigan, to John and Irene (née Thornton) DePauw. She was the middle child and only sister to her older...
Lloyd "Jim" James Landstrom
Sep 6, 2026
Lloyd "Jim" Landstrom; age 85; of Rochester Hills, Michigan; passed away on September 6, 2026. Jim is the beloved husband of the late Carol A. Landstrom; loving father of Mary Ann (Robert) LePage, Julia (Douglas) Parker-Bailey, and Raymond (Jennifer) Landstrom; dear brother of Nola (late Lawrence) Elwell, Frederick (Betty) Landstrom, the late Beverly (Charles) McKinney, Charles (Karen) Landstrom, and Linda...
Carol Jean Schlicht
Sep 6, 2026
Carol Jean Schlicht, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 79.
Carol was born on November 10th, 1946 in Dearborn, Michigan to Walter and Mary Gallinat. She called Lake Orion, Michigan home her whole life.
Carol was the loving mother to Jason (Tricia) Schlicht and Jeffree (Melissa) Schlicht; devoted grandmother...
Patricia Lynn Trautman
Sep 2, 2026
Patricia Lynn Trautman (nee Mach)
23 May 1945- 2 September 2026. Dr Trautman received her undergraduate degree in political science from Michigan State University, and, later in life, her doctorate in the special reading sciences from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. As a grad assistant, she was the department’s computer specialist as computers were coming to be used widely in academia.
Her...
Martha "Marcy" Emily Jean Petrick
Sep 1, 2026
Martha “Marcy” Emily Jean Petrick, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a brief illness. She was 79 years old.
Marcy was born on June 21, 1947, in Minot, North Dakota, to John and Eunice (Molde) Heramb. She spent her later years living in Owendale, Michigan,...
Timothy Turner
Aug 31, 2026
Timothy Darnell Turner, age 52, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on August 31, 2026.
Gabino Rodriguez Ramirez
Aug 31, 2026
Gabino Rodriguez Ramirez, age 52, passed away on August 31, 2026. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 3:00- 6:00 p.m., with prayers to be said at 5:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.
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