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Manolin "Manny" Quinones
Oct 14, 2012
Manolin Quinones; of Auburn Hills; passed away October 14, 2012; "Buelo's Gone" A father and grandfather to all. Manolin "Manny" was preceded in death by his wife Natividad "Tita" in 2011. He is survived by his brothers, Enrique, Wilfredo and Marcial; sisters, Juanita and Alcadia; children, Manolin Jr. (Loutricia), Nilsa (Sammie) Rosado, Luis (Elizabeth), Ivan (Irma), Migdalia (Orlando) Rodriguez,...
Faye Spears Hampton
Oct 10, 2012
Faye Hampton; of Lake Orion; age 70; passed away October 10, 2012. Faye is the loving mother of Charles Kevin Hampton and grandmother of Kevin Brandon Hampton. She is also survived by her brother Benton M. Goff Jr., and many dear friends. Faye retired from General Motors after more than 30 years of service. The family will receive friends...
David Printz
Oct 6, 2012
Printz, David Harold; of Waterford, died suddenly on October 6, 2012, age 43. Loving son of Karen Harmon and Jan G. Printz, brother of Mike and Rick. Uncle of Cynthia, his princess. I just want to tell you how much I love and miss you and that you are my angel now. Survived by Aunt LaReita and Uncle Paul...
Wilbur Seconder
Oct 5, 2012
Seconder, Wilbur; of Pontiac; age 84; October 5, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Seconder. He leaves behind his sons, Michael, Gary, James, brother Donald ( Cardee) Seconder and sister Sandra Weaver and was preceded in death by his son Donald and brother Bob. Wilbur retired from Ford Motor Company, was a Veteran of WWII and was a...
Patricia Jefferson
Oct 4, 2012
Jefferson, Patricia; October 4, 2012; of Pontiac; age 71. Patricia is survived by her husband Charles Jefferson, children Robert (Kelly), Kathy (Ernest), Richard, Tanika, Toika, Andrea (Edwin), Greg; sister to Bob and Marie, twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her children Kim and Ronnie, Brother Tom. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2012...
William Braid
Oct 3, 2012
BRAID, WILLIAM "Buzzy"; of Lake Orion; October 3, 2012; age 83. Beloved father of Gary Braid of Lake Orion, Kimberly (Mark) Davis of Oxford, and Shelly Braid of Oxford; loving grandfather of five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren; brother of Arlene Crawford of Flint, and twin brother of Dorie Getzan of Drayton Plains. Mr. Braid was a supervisior with...
Lawrence Taylor
Oct 3, 2012
TAYLOR, LAWRENCE "Bud", of Lake Orion; October 3, 2012; age 82. Beloved husband of Jean for 56 years; father of the late Susan and Felicia; brother of Bonnie Pettigrew of Arkansas. Mr. Taylor was a member of Lake Orion United Methodist Church, and was retired from Pontiac Motor. He served as a Medic in U.S. Army during the Korean...
David Scott Paterson
Oct 1, 2012
Paterson, David Scott; of Pontiac (formerly Lapeer); passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2012. Dave was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Paterson and many beloved family members and friends. Dave is survived by his daughter Sarah Paterson (Mike Valk); his mother Jean Perez- Banuet; and siblings Bonnie McCormack, Alicia Perez- Banuet, Gabrieia Perez-Carpenter, Rebeca Reynolds and Tony...
Roten Reid
Oct 1, 2012
Reid, Roten (Hill); of Pontiac; left her family and friends, October 1, 2012. Beloved mother of Juanita Hill; dear sister of Louise Turner; also a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend . Funeral Services Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 318 Auburn Rd, Pontiac with family hour at 10 a.m. Rev. James Lawrence officiating....
Robert Phillips
Sep 30, 2012
PHILLIPS, ROBERT LEON; age 62; of Orion; died September 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by wife, Judith Phillips. Robert is survived by mother,Virginia; beloved father of Michelle and Robert; loving grandfather of Natalie; brother of Gail and Roy. He was a Vietnam Veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart Medal. He returned and worked for AT&T...
Claudia T. Negrete
Sep 29, 2012
Claudia Taylor Negrete; age 57; passed away Sept. 29, 2012, at her home after a two-year battle with cancer. Claudia is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Victor Negrete; daughters Stephanie Taylor Lay (Arlie) and Andrea Negrete; son Nicholas Negrete; her father, Glen Taylor; sister Helen Taylor; brothers Glen E. Taylor, George Taylor (Gail) and Jeffery Taylor...
Joseph C. Mendoza
Sep 26, 2012
Mendoza, Joseph C.; age 75; of Lake Orion; died September 26, 2012. Loving husband of 54 years to Ninfa; wonderful father of Christina (Fred) Castro, Deanna Dickerson, Joe Mendoza and Shawn Mendoza; proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren who brought joy to his life. Also survived by many other loving family members. Joe was a member of...
Kaye B Puckett
Sep 26, 2012
Puckett, Kaye B; September 26, 2012; of Pontiac; age 87. Kaye B Puckett served in the Canadian Army during World War II. He was a 17 year old private, when he was taken prisoner in Dieppe, France on August 19, 1942. He was prisoner of war for over three years. A few years after his discharge from the Canadian...
Mildred E. Chevrier
Sep 24, 2012
Chevrier, Mildred E. "Millie"; age 85 of Lake Orion; September 24, 2012. Millie was preceded in death by her husband Charlie of 55 years. She is the dear mother of Ken (Pat, Larry (Alicea), Jerry (Bonnie) , Jimmie (Nancy), Chuck (Carolyn), and Ron and (Cindy); loving grandmother of 12; and great-grandmother of four. Also survived by four sisters and...
Bernice Spaven
Sep 23, 2012
Spaven, Bernice Ruth (Cascaddan); age 100; went to be with the Lord Sunday September 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul who passed away in 2003, her brother Richard Cascaddan, and sister Nina Dernberger. Bea is the beloved mother of Roger (Pam) Spaven of Houghton Lake, and Robert (Valarie) Spaven of Lake Orion; loving grandmother...
Richard G. "Dick" Sullivan
Sep 20, 2012
SULLIVAN, RICHARD "Dick" G.; of Lake Orion; September 20, 2012; age 67. Dear husband and best friend of Marjorie Johnston- Sullivan (nee Watts). Predeceased by his first wife, Beverly; and his parents, Bette and Don Sullivan. Devoted father of Colleen Sullivan Leh (Tim) of Lake Orion, Carrie (Rich) Cadicamo of South Lyon; step-father to Jennifer (Mike) Sullivan of Palm...
Ana Ortiz
Sep 11, 2012
Ortiz, Ana; September 11, 2012; of Pontiac; age 73.Beloved mother of Monserrate Rodriguez and Rafael Rodriguez. Loving grandmother of Adrina Crotzer, also survived by adopted son Charliew; Sisters Maria, Jovita, Virginia, Monsi, Elizabeth; brother Daniel and a host of nieces and nephews. Ana was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Monserrate Montalbo; sister Santa; and brothers Santos...
Mark J. Gorentz
Sep 11, 2012
Mark J. Gorentz; of Shelby Twp.; age 60; September 11, 2012; beloved son of the late John and Phyllis Gorentz; loving brother of Christine (Jim) Madigan of Farmington, Suzanne Gorentz of Lake Orion, and the late Jackie Gorentz; and dear uncle of Ryan Madigan of Chicago. Mark was employed by Webasto Roof Systems for over 25 years and was...
Beatrice Crothers
Sep 6, 2012
CROTHERS, BEATRICE P. of Lake Orion, September 6, 2012. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late John Martin, a former teacher in Lake Orion. Dear mother of Dennis (Lou Ann) Crothers of Clarkston, and Brian (Gisele) Crothers of Lupton, MI. Loving Grandmother of 6 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. Sister of Neva Schultz of Livonia. Mrs.Crothers attended Maranatha Baptist Church,...
Barbara J. Rusnell
Sep 6, 2012
RUSNELL, BARBARA J. of Orion Township "Gingellville", September 6, 2012 age 76 Beloved wife of Richard. Dear Mother of Mark (Diane) Rusnell of Lapeer, Carol (Rob) Wiley of Maryland, and Kim (Ouentin) McGlotlin of Texas. Loving Grandmother of 4 Grandchildren. Sister of the late Joanne Schultz. Mrs. Rusnell was a member of Gingellville Comuinity Church, and she retired from...

