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Jill D. Bastian
Jan 13, 2013
JILL D. BASTIAN; of Lake Orion; age 66; January 13, 2013, under the peaceful care of hospice, at home. Beloved wife of Douglas for 44 years; loving and much-loved mother of Heather M. (Clark) Pierce of Sacramento, CA; adoring auntie of Megan Barlow; and doting grandmother of Benny. Also survived by her brother, Joel (Fran) Barlow of Hillsborough, NJ,...
Muriel G. Yuergens
Jan 11, 2013
Muriel G. Yuergens; of Lake Orion; passed away January 11, 2013 at the age of 88. Muriel was preceded in death by her husband Harold with whom she shared in 48 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughter Joanne (Roger) Buches and her granddaughter Rachel (Ryan) Hayes. Muriel was active in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many...
Gladys M. Moore
Jan 10, 2013
Gladys M. Moore; of Holly; age 88; January 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Clarence; loving mother of Ron (Jane) Moore of Holly and the late Joyce Schmidt; dear grandmother of 11; great grandmother of 29; and great-great grandmother of 10. Gladys was a member of the Lake Orion Senior Center, a member of the Lake Orion Eagles...
Betty J. Keith
Jan 9, 2013
Keith, Betty J.; of Lake Orion; January 9, 2013; age 91. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Millard. Dear mother of Ellen (Tom) DeLore, Valeria (Ed) Stratton, Kathy (John) Urech and Walter; daughter in law Okie Davis; loving grandmother of Kevin, Kent, Elayne, Sarah, Shawna, Tim, Kristina, Elizabeth, Tiffany,Michael, Matthew, and Virgil; great-grandmother of Christopher, Robert, Danielle,...
Harry E. Frank
Jan 7, 2013
Frank, Harry E. Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 86; January 7, 2012; beloved husband of Jane; loving father of Thomas (Kathy), Kathy (David) Barton, Patricia Coleman and Lisa (Jason Coffey); dear grandfather of nine and great grandfather of one. Memorial service Saturday, January 12th, 12 noon at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Troy. Visitation Friday 5 to 8 p.m. at...
Ronald G. Dolence
Jan 6, 2013
Dolence, Ronald (Chef Ron); age 53; entered into eternal life on January 6, 2013. Ron was born March 5, 1959 to Christina (Shanto) and the late Ralph Dolence. Ron is survived by his loving wife Debbie; Stepfather of Sean Hagerman; loving grandfather of Sheheriana Love, Michael and Armani Hagerman; dear brother of Debbie (Bob) Beader; uncle of Nicole, Jennifer,...
Claude W.T. Harper
Jan 6, 2013
Harper, Claude II (Bud); January 6, 2013; of Pontiac; age 55. Claude was preceded in death by his wife Sally and daughter Nicole Harper. Dear father of Claude (Amanda) Harper, Lindsay (Zach) Harper and Jason Howell. He will also be missed by his 5 grandchildren, Sisters Janet Harper, Pat (Stan) Nelson, as well as many other family members. Funeral...
Alice E. Mcallister
Jan 6, 2013
Alice Elida McAllister (China); June 12, 1970; of Pontiac; age 41; beloved mother of Joshua and Luis; Loving sister of Bobby(Regina), Claytus(Clena), Harold(jen). Daughter of the late Robert and Vicenta McAllister; China is also survived by her one granddaughter Alana & nieces & nephew's. China was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church for Many years. She...
Helen V. Edget
Jan 4, 2013
Edget, Helen V. Coulter; of Addison Twp.; January 4, 2013; age 87 Beloved wife of 53 years to the late John. Dear mother of Donna Zenero(Herman Marotz) ; loving grandmother of Justin, Elizabeth, Andrew,and Lydia; great grandmother of Lillian Hooper, Toby Bedker, Connor Hooper, Aryanna Hooper, Isabelle Wilson Helen Wilson and Rogan Hooper; Sister of Dale (Bonnie) Coulter, and...
Lloyd Shipman
Jan 2, 2013
Shipman, Lloyd H. of Lake Orion, January 2, 2013, age 78. Beloved husband of Ruby. Mr. Shipman was retired frome Detroit Edison, and was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Memorial Servieces will be held at later date. Arrangements by Lake Orion Chapel, Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (248) 693-8336.
Juanita Ana Jimenez
Dec 31, 2012
Jimenez, Juanita A.; of Auburn Hills. Entered eternal life on December 31, 2012; age 59. Daughter of the late Filiberto and Eulalia (Placencia) Jimenez. Dear sister of Ralph (Judy), Luis (Vicky), Maria, Ricardo (Tina), Bequi, Jose, Ester and the late Jesus; loving and caring aunt of fifteen nieces and nephews; 24 great nieces and nephews; great-great niece and nephew;...
John C. Napley
Dec 27, 2012
John C. Napley; of Bingham Farms; age 89; was called home on December 27, 2012; John is survived by his beloved wife Phyllis of 63 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter Lisa. He is also survived by his half-brother E. William Ratz and his half-sister Doris Collins. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 19,...
Dorothy Wanda Bring Kopta
Dec 20, 2012
Kopta, Dorothy Wanda Bring; passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 20, 2012; age 87. Beloved wife of the late Eugene W. Bring and the late Charles R. Kopta and fiancée of Harry Artrip. Loving mother of Pamela Toderan, Larry (Cecelia) Bring and Cindy (Tom) Lillie. Devoted grandmother of Jacob, Jennifer, Danielle and Kimberly ; great-grandmother...
Patricia Maxine Cowdrey
Dec 17, 2012
COWDREY, PATRICIA M.; of Waterford; age 88; passed away December 17, 2012. Beloved mother of Greg Cowdrey and Ted (Sharon) Cowdrey; loving grandmother of Shawn (Scott) Reszczyk, Amy Knapp, Lynn (Matt) Zelinski, Adam Cowdrey and Paul (Amanda) Cowdrey; and great grandmother of Amanda Reszczyk, Haley and Abbey Knapp, and Kaysi and Alyssa Cowdrey. Patricia is also survived by her...
Ada Benson
Dec 15, 2012
Benson, Ada; age 93; of Pontiac, Michigan, formerly of Topeka, Kansas; passed away on December 15, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Arlena Butler; her son - in- law Raymond Butler. She was preceded in death by her late husband; David W. Benson and daughter Reba Robinson. Ada is presently a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Pontiac....
Joyce E. Marlow
Dec 9, 2012
MARLOW, JOYCE E. of Lake Orion, December 9, 2012, age 75. Beloved wife of the late William Henry. Dear mother of Pam (Chris) Coughlin of Midland, Phillip ( Michelle) of Pinckney, Kerry of Lake Orion, Grant of Lake Orion, and Margo (John) Plawski of Holly. Loving Grandmother of 7 Grandchildren, and 11 Great-Grandchildren. Sister of Lee Keenan, Pauline Roellig,...
Ramon Sanchez
Dec 7, 2012
Ramon G. Sanchez; of Orion; went to be with the Lord December 7, 2012 at age 82. Beloved husband of Juanita for 60 years; dear father of Isabel Young, Lydia (Marty) Tatum, Ramon Sanchez Jr, Mario (Ramona) Sanchez, Maria (Chris) Drenski and special father to Matthew (Marge) Bowman; proud grandfather of Chelsea, Rachel Young, and Juliana Sanchez; loving great...
Maria Caddick
Dec 6, 2012
Maria Caddick; of Clarkston; age 52; December 6, 2012. Beloved wife of Dale of 15 years; loving mother of Alexei (Christina) Mossina of Ferndale; step-mother of Wes (Michelle) Caddick of Clarkston; and dear grandmother of Kylie and Addison Caddick. She is also the dear sister of Vova (Lena) Strach; and daughter of Nina and the late Leonid Strach. Maria...
Betty J. Ludeman
Dec 3, 2012
LUDEMAN, BETTY J.; of Lake Orion; December 3, 2012; age 90. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Russell. Dear mother of Gary (Cathy) of Lake Orion, Richard (Cheryl) of Oxford, and Todd (Lisa) of Ohio; and loving grandmother of four. She also leaves behind her beloved brothers, Richard and Jay Hartt. Betty served in the U.S. Marines...

