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Robert A. Casanova
Feb 16, 2012
Robert A. Casanova; February 16, 2012; age 75; of Orion; beloved husband of Mildred for 51 years; loving father of Robert (Holly) Casanova, Steven Casanova, Stephanie (Paul) Smallman, Michael Casanova; grandfather of eight; and dear brother of Ottilia Hernandez and Henrietta Vesper. Robert retired from General Motors after 30 years of service, and was a Veteran of the Army Reserves...
William Dennis Trimble
Feb 14, 2012
William "Bill" Trimble; age 67; born December 12, 1944, son of Bruce and Betty Trimble; died February 14, 2012 in Florida. Bill is survived by his sister Pat (Tom) Welty; and brothers Jerry (Fran), Tim (Pam) and Mark (Leslie). Bill enjoyed wintering in Florida for 25 years, he was an avid card player, and taught bridge. Memorial services will be...
Etha Mae Zwayer
Feb 7, 2012
Zwayer, Hoehn, Etha Mae; of West Bloomfield; died February 7, 2012; wife of the late Andrew Hoehn and Charles Zwayer; loving mother of Virginia M. Ochoa, Robert (Judy) Hoehn, Kenneth (Sue) Hoehn, Debra (Drew)Blair, Andrew (Dani) Hoehn Jr.; grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 26; great-great grandmother of 5; preceded in death by parents; brother Ralph Brownell and sister Virginia Klein....
Richard Martinez
Feb 5, 2012
Richard Martinez; February 5, 2012; age 67; Richard is the father of Richard Martinez of Auburn Hills, Paula Hopkins of Ferndale, Anthony Martinez of Auburn Hills and Randy Zolman of TN. He was a grandfather and the son of Santiago and Delphina Martinez. Richard owned Rico's Wheels and Deals Motorcycle Repair, and retired after 30 years at G.M. Tool &...
George Raymond Welch
Feb 3, 2012
George Raymond "Ray" Welch; of Lake Orion; February 3, 2012; age 94; beloved husband of the late Ellen Rita; dear Father of Raymond J. (Phyllis) Welch, Mary Ellen Forester, Catherine (Larry) Szymanski, Rita (Charles) McCarthy, Margaret (Jack) Phillips, James T. Welch, Mary Elizabeth (Richard) Oras; loving Grandfather of six and Great Grandfather of five. Our father is also survived by...
Louise Angermeier
Jan 31, 2012
Louise A. Angermeier was a musical inspiration to the wide array of friends and family whom she touched during her forty plus years as a music director, piano teacher and organist. Her joyous approach and amazing work ethic in the musical field will be greatly missed, as her influences will continue to sing long after she played her last note....
Bishop Sidney Lee Smith Jr.
Jan 31, 2012
Bishop Sidney Lee Smith Jr.; Sunrise November 13, 1931 - Sunset January 31, 2012; survived by wife Alice, children, twenty-two grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one brother. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family hour at 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Great Lakes National...
Melvin L. Lambert
Jan 29, 2012
Melvin L. Lambert; of Lake Orion; passed away January 29, 2012 at the age of 88. Melvin is the beloved husband of Ruth of 67 years; and the loving father of Michael, Carol Reynolds, Dennis (Heather), Alice (Greg) Lieb, and the late John. He is also survived by his 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brothers, Richard and Alvin; and sister...
Doris Ruth Perry
Jan 26, 2012
Doris R. Perry; of Lake Orion; passed away January 26, 2012 at the age of 91. Doris is the beloved wife of George for 61 years; loving mother of Dennis (Pamela) Perry and Gail (Craig) Renius; dear grandmother of Amanda and Elaina Renius and Melissa (Todd) Sweet, Mary (Fred) Stover, Dennis S. Perry Jr., Lisa Flowers, and Michelle Prellberg; and...
Dr Verner Clarence Jackson Jr.
Jan 24, 2012
Dr. Verner Clarence Jackson Jr. (Pop); of Pontiac, MI. departed this life on January 24, 2012. Dr. Jackson is the son of the late Verner C. Jackson Sr. and Willie Esther Jackson ; survived by his children Ronald Jackson and Carla (Lance) White; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and three sisters Sheila (Bennie) Ellout, Belinda (Murray) Edwards and Joyce (Cyrus)...
Douglas Lee England
Jan 24, 2012
Douglas L. England; Longtime resident of Lake Orion; passed away January 24, 2012 at the age of 73. Doug is survived by his loving wife Patty Terrien England; three sons, Darcy (Debra), Kent (Evelyn) and Jay (Jenny); five grandchildren; and sisters Ellen (Chuck) Gillis, Donna (Gary) Ledger, and Marjorie England Kukuk. He is also survived by his sister in law...
Roy Percy Nelder
Jan 21, 2012
Roy Percy Nelder passed peacefully on January 21, 2012 at the age of 92 surrounded by family and his loving wife of 63 years. Born in Plymouth England, he immigrated to Canada where he worked on the Avro Arrow team. After the Arrow's demise, Roy took his family to Michigan where he was a designer for GMC Fisher Body. Roy...
Audrey J. Macnish
Jan 17, 2012
MacNISH, AUDREY "JEAN" of Lake Orion, January 17, 2012 age 84.Preceded in death by husband John, and sons Sean and Wayne. Dear mother of Paul (Cindy) and Luke (Terri). Loving Grandmother of 5 Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Grandchildren.Memorial services Sunday 1:00 pm. Good Samaritan Church 5401 Oak Park, Clarkston, MI. Memorials may be made to K9 Stray Rescue League 2120 Metamora...
Merdis Turner
Jan 13, 2012
Turner, Merdis V.; of Pontiac; age 84; died Jan. 13 2012; loving mother of Jesse (Sandra) and the late Milford Hillie Jr. (Harriet); step-mother of Gwen Mullen; grandmother of twelve, great grandmother of twenty and great-great grandmother of four; two sisters Doretha Davis and Bertha Wells; and one brother in law Willie McClain. She will also be missed by a...
James Simmons
Jan 11, 2012
James Simmons; January 11, 2012; age 94; longtime resident of Waterford, where upon retirement Jim and his wife Irene moved up to Gaylord. Most recently the couple moved back to Waterford to be closer to their family. He is survived by his beloved wife Irene of 59 years; his loving daughter Debi (Bryan) Orser; dear grandson Adam Lyons; and several...
Constance Helen Grove
Jan 11, 2012
GROVE, CONSTANCE HELEN of Lake Orion, age 60, January 11, 2012. A graduate of St. Mary's Redford High School and Eastern Michigan University. An avid bird watcher and boater on Lake St. Clair. Survived by husband Garrit Benekar, siblings James (Victoria), Judy (Dave), Gary (Mary Ellen), and Lori (Lee) and nine nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:00 am from...
Eileen G. Clouse
Jan 10, 2012
CLOUSE, EILEEN G., R.N., of Oxford January 10, 2012, age 79.Beloved wife of the late Walter.Dear Mother of Michael (Ruth) of North Branch, Patrick (Louise) of Lapeer, Margaret "Maggie" (the late David) Jaruzel Potter of Flint, Timothy (Karen) of Lake Orion, Bridget (Gregory) Murray of Rochester Hills, Kevin (Lisa) of Centreville,VA., Sean (Megan) of Royal Oak, Walter Jr. (Joyce) of...
Helen Majors
Jan 9, 2012
Helen, Majors; of Oxford; age 65; January 9, 2012; beloved wife of the late James Major Sr.; loving mother of James Jr., Russell (Sonya), and Michele; dear grandmother of ten and great grandmother of one; and sister of Mary Helzer, Susan Tyson and Gene Caverly. Helen is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on...
Lucia S. Ryckman
Jan 8, 2012
Lucia S. Ryckman; of Lake Orion; January 8, 2012; age 87. Beloved wife of the late Shirley. Dear mother of Donald McNutt of Lake Orion, Gerald (Vicki) Ryckman of AZ, Melvin (Mary Ann) Ryckman of Attica and Regina Peters of Marlette; loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; sister of Mary L. Horak of Rochester Hills. Mrs. Ryckman...
Helen C. Waite
Jan 4, 2012
WAITE, HELEN C. of Oakland Township, January 4, 2012 age 93.Beloved wife of the late Kenneth.Dear Mother of Janice (Donald) Morris of Fla., Ray (Kathy) of Oakland Township, Lois Byers of Ark., and Todd of Royal Oak. Loving Grandmother of 11Grandchildren, 16 Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren Mrs. Waite was a member of Paint Creek Methodist Church.Funeral services Monday 11:00 am. from...