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Mary E. Gallinat
Dec 15, 2013
GALLINAT, MARY E.; of Lake Orion; December 15, 2013; age 91. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Carol (David) Schlicht of Lake Orion, Donald (Nancy) of IN, Brad of CA, Rene (Steve) Samet of Oxford, and Chuck (Karen) of CA; loving grandmother of Jason, Jeff, Sean, Stacy, Kellen, Keane, Elissa, Lana, and Mia; great grandmother of...
Gladys M. Ishmael
Dec 10, 2013
Gladys M. Ishmael; age 89; passed away December 10, 2013. Gladys was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl in 1998. She is the loving mother of Gary (Jan) Ishmael of Lake Orion, Michigan and the late Linda Gale Johnson; grandmother of Brian (Laura) Ishmael, Robert Ishmael, Becky Oldham, and Cheryl Kepford; great grandmother of Tyler, Andrew, Charlotte,...
Dolly Mae Earle
Dec 9, 2013
Dolly M. Earle; of Lake Orion; age 82; December 9, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Webb Earle; loving mother of Douglas (Colleen) Green of Lake Orion and Diane (Howard) Paulson of Lake Orion; dear grandmother of Christopher (Kelly) Green, Kelli (Andrew) Hodges, Somer (Corey) Jaynes, Kathleen Lowe, Kristopher (Rachelle) Paulson; also survived by 5 great...
Robert Allen Downey Sr.
Dec 7, 2013
Bobby was born December 19, 1976 to Blaine & Clydine. He passed away on December 7, 2013. He is survived by his wife Erica; his children Ranee Lynn, Robert Jr. and Dillon; stepchildren Sala and Skye; grandson Konner; his parents Estle Blaine Fuller, Clydine DeVoll and Mark DeVoll; siblings Kimberly (Jeff) Moran, Mark (Michelle) DeVoll, Julie DeVoll, Rickey Lovell,...
Flossie L. Barnard
Dec 4, 2013
FLOSSIE L. BARNARD; of Orion -Oxford; passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Our family lost a pillar of faith and prayer warrior. She is now speaking face to face with Jesus the same conversation she has been having for years on our behalf. Beloved wife of the late Rossie; dear mother of Wayne (the late Nell) of Alabama, Wanda...
Melvin Scruggs Jr.
Dec 2, 2013
Melvin Scruggs,Jr. of Dallas, Texas; formerly of Pontiac, Michigan; Sunrise May 16, 1963 - Sunset December 4, 2013. Son of Melvin (Rose) Scruggs Sr. and LT Adams Finney. Grandson of the late Alonzo and Carrie Adams and William and Ola Scruggs. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 at 10:30a.m at the Monument of Faith MBC...
Robert D. Olson
Dec 1, 2013
Robert D. Olson; of Lake Orion; age 31; December 1, 2013. Robert is survived by his parents Dean (Dottie) Olson and Denise Richmond; step-father Jay Richmond; siblings Phillip Sprague and Brittney Lackey; grandpa Steve Konop and grandma Kay. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Apostolic Church, 3655 N. Squirrel Road,...
Irene M. Arnold
Nov 29, 2013
Arnold, Irene M.; of Oxford; age 86; survived by son John (Lesley); Loving grandmother of Jacob, Dominic, Zachary, John, and Josephine; great-grandmother of Anthony; and dear sister of William Myers. Irene loved spending time with her family and helping with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic...
Minerva Brouhard
Nov 25, 2013
Minerva Brouhard; of Clarkston; age 56; November 25, 2013; beloved wife of Donald; loving mother of Carlos Scott, John (Gina) Brouhard, Shawn Brouhard and Andrew (Jackie) Brouhard; loving grandmother of six; and dear sister of Salvador, Yolanda, Cesar and Rocio. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion....
Joyce Carter
Nov 24, 2013
Carter, Joyce M.; of Lake Orion; age 79; November 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edgar; loving mother of Dennis (Donna) Carter, Donna (Rich) Kirby, Robert Carter and Steve (Becky) Carter; dear grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 6; and sister of Claude and Dorothy. Joyce was preceded in death by a grandchild and many brothers and sisters....
Margaret Oswald
Nov 21, 2013
Margaret M Oswald, 98, of Oxford died peacefully in her home Thursday November 21st. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward of 46 years, her oldest son Robert and daughter-in-law Carole. She is survived by her children Susan (the late Bill) Bellairs of Oxford and Paul (Kathie) Oswald of Shohola PA. She was best most known as...
Roger Gayheart
Nov 21, 2013
Roger Gayheart; of Metamora; age 57; November 21, 2013. Loving father of Ashley and Amber Gayheart; companion of Susan Warfield; beloved son of Mary J. and the late Carl E. Gayheart; dear brother of Pamela (William) McNabb, Carla Gayheart, Timothy (Brenda) Gayheart and the late Alan, Leland, and Dean Gayheart; and also survived by many other family members. Funeral...
Phyllis Wheeler
Nov 18, 2013
WHEELER, Phyllis A., age 83, went home to the Lord on Monday November 18 2013. Affectionately known as "Sweetie" by her family, Phyllis is survived by her daughter Cynthia (Andrew) Coleman, of Waterford MI; her sister Norma St. Arno of Clarkston MI, three grandchildren, Ami E. Coleman-Miller of Lake Orion, Andrew V. (Samantha) Coleman of Laredo TX, and Amanda...
Georgene Marie Makins-Tozzi
Nov 13, 2013
Georgene Marie Makins-Tozzi; age 81; of Waterford, Michigan. Loving mother of Michael (Chris) Tozzi, Paul Tozzi, Deborah Tozzi-Lopucki, Frank (Denise Martin) Tozzi & Mario (Margo) Tozzi; grandmother of Michael (Teresa) Tozzi II, Jennifer (Robert) Knight II, Jessica Tozzi, Jonathan Tozzi, Ashley Tozzi, Samantha Tozzi and Paige Tozzi; great-grandmother of Tristan Tozzi, Garret Tozzi, Robert Knight III, Jordan Tozzi, Justice...
Patricia Winowiski
Nov 9, 2013
Patricia Winowiski; of Lake Orion; 6/10/28 - 11/9/13; survived by her sons and daughters Lance, Pam, Steve, Mark and Jon; sister Sandy Keller; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Winowiski; parents Joe & Margaret Emmerth; sisters, Eleanor, Peggy and Rita; brother Joe; and grandson Ryan. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,...
John Gregory Thomas "Jt"
Nov 9, 2013
John Gregory Thomas was born September 1, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Johnnie E. Thomas and the late Katherine Stepoli. Gregory's early childhood was spent growing up in the loving home of his grandparents, the late Johnnie and Nona L. Thomas along with his Aunt, Jacquel Hammond who proceeded him in death. John was a...
Nicole M. Burton
Nov 8, 2013
Nicole Burton; of Oxford; age 9; passed away November 8, 2013 after a courageous battle with Luekemia. Nicole is survived by her loving parents Jim and Shelley Burton; dog Koda; guinea pig Princess; grandparents Maureen and Jim Burton Sr. & Sharon and Terry Lang; great grandmother Margaret Hessin; aunts and uncles Monique (Earl) Reese, Aaron (Jenny) Burton, Terry Lang,...
Eddie Hughes
Nov 8, 2013
EDDIE HUGHES; of Pontiac, November 8, 2013; age 87. Husband of the late Sheila; dear father of David (Mary Lynn) of Lapeer, and Robert of Pontiac; loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hughes was retired from Oakland Welding and was a member of the Commonwealth Club. He served as a paratrooper in the British Army during...
Mary Louise Gallon
Nov 7, 2013
Mary L. Gallon; age 74; of Auburn Hills, MI, formerly of Donaldsonville, LA.; passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Beloved mother of Pamela Womack, Paula Gallon, Henry Jr. and Richard Gallon, also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother. Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 1 great. Mary was preceded in death by her daughter Reachelle Gallon. Funeral Service...

