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Bernice E. Smith
Jan 24, 2010
Bernice E. Smith; born July 23, 1911 in Jackson, Michigan; passed away January 24, 2010 in Hayward, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harold; oldest daughter Bonnie Jean Sheffield and husband Vern Sheffield; son Earl Van Smith and wife, Edith Lorene Smith; and grandson, Phillip Vernon Sheffield. Bernice was a Pontiac resident and member...
Louis C. Verschaeve
Jan 16, 2010
VERSCHAEVE, Louis C. January 16, 2010, Age 52 of Dryden. Beloved husband of Leslie of 32 years. Loving father of Michael L and Rachel M. Son of Charles and Evelyn Verschaeve. Son-in-law of Grace Perkins. Dear brother of C. Michael, Christine, Brian, Yvonne, Suzanne, Annette, Charlene and Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Verschaeve was a Quality...
Francisco Roberto Pena
Jan 13, 2010
Francisco Roberto Pena, (Beto) Sr; passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at his home in Waterford with his loving wife by his side. Francisco leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 54 years, Rebecca and seven children, Juan (Terry) Pena Sr., Lupe Johnson, Sylvia (John) Bosel, Norma (Ron) Wilson, Frank (Elaina) Pena Jr., Gene (Theresa) Pena and Liz...
Deborah Reid Fitzgerald
Jan 11, 2010
Deborah Reid Fitzgerald; of Bloomfield Hills; passed away January 11, 2010 at the age of 55. Deborah is survived her husband Craig Fitzgerald; sons Michael and Matthew; siblings: Linda Wierzbicki (the late Steve), Carol Maxwell (Tim), Donna Kurmas (Gary), Laura Majewski (Bill) and Neil Reid (Shelley);and aunt and uncle Richard and Betsy Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her...
Cora S. Code
Jan 6, 2010
CODE, CORA SARAH. January 6, 2010, Age 91 of Waterford, formerly of Mount Clemens. Born April 6, 1918 in Parry Sound, Canada to the late Silas and Edith Magan. Preceded in death by stepfather Wilfred J. Proulx.Beloved wife of the late Carl E. for 60 years. Loving mother of Carl(Kathleen) Code Jr. of Washington, Mrs. Pat(Walt) Van Conant of Lake...
Anna Voorheis
Jan 4, 2010
Voorheis Anna, 95 of Lake Orion died in her sleep January 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late John L. Dear mother of Dr. John Voorheis of Waterford and Dr. Frank Voorheis of NC. Daughter-in-laws: Janet Voorheis and Sherri Voorheis. Grandmother of Dr. Ann Voorheis-Sargent(Scott) and John L. Voorhies II. Great Grandmother of Alexis and Danielle Sargent. Funeral service Wednesday...
Russell S. Ludeman
Jan 4, 2010
LUDEMAN, Russell S. January 4, 2010 Age 93, longtime resident of Lake Orion. Loving husband of Betty J. of 63 years. Dear father of 3 sons; Gary (Cathy), Rick (Cheryl) and Todd (Lisa). Grandfather of Julia, Russell, Jacqui and Jenna. Mr. Ludeman was a distinguished Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII. Russ had a zest for life, that few others...
Gary E. Line
Jan 2, 2010
LINE, Gary E. January 2, 2010 age 64 of Orion. Loving father of Eileen (Tim) Brantley, Nancy (Clayton) Kesselring and Garry E. Line. Grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Margaret (Richard) Marusek, Melvin (Brenda), Norma (Mack) Kelly, Debra Line, Sheryl McIsaac, Dale(Melanie) and Annette (Brian) Miracle. Son of the late Theresa and Melvin Line. Memorial service 1:00 PM, Friday, January...
Melvin M. Griggs
Dec 31, 2009
Griggs, Melvin M. Age 42 of Waterford December 31, 2009. Beloved father of Toinette and Chase Griggs. Funeral service Monday 4pm at the Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Monday from 3pm until time of service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family Visitations: 3:00PM to 4:00PM on Monday, January...
Dolores Reuter
Dec 25, 2009
Reuter, Dolores J. December 25,2009, Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Harold "Red" Reuter. Dear mother of Eric H. (Connie) Reuter, Rachel(Roger) Day and Maria (Norris) Mageli. Grandmother Kyle and Coby Etherton and Jeremy (Laura) Day. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of Helen Oro and the late Santiago Oro. Mrs. Reuter was a volunteer at the St...
Ellen Dumbrigue
Dec 24, 2009
Ellen Dumbrigue; age 82; passed away peacefully after a long illness Thursday, December 24, 2009; Preceded in death by her husband Miguel "Mike" and son Michael; loving companion of Harry Stoneberg; dearest mother of Michelle (Howard) Langefeld, Mel (Linda) Dumbrigue, and Ted (Barbara) Dumbrigue; beloved grandmother of Amanda (Josh), Brandon (Fiancée Sarah), Melchior (Fiancée Amanda), Andrea, Rose, William, Jack, Manuel,...
Melvin Boothe
Dec 21, 2009
Melvin Boothe Jr. (Pookie) of Pontiac, went home suddenly to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 21, 2009 at 61 years of age. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving devoted wife, Ora Boothe, a beloved sister, Madeir (Rev. Andrew) Allie, sister -in-law Stephanie Spears - Boothe. Loving father of Joseph (Sona) Burks, Melvin Boothe III,...
Genevieve Rocha Velez
Dec 19, 2009
Genevieve D. Rocha Velez;December 19, 2009; of Pontiac; age 81. Beloved wife of the late Margarito Rocha and Cerafin Velez. Loving mother of Mary, David, Robert, Joseph, Katherine, Erlinda,Margaret and Ruben. 38 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren and 32 great great grandchildren. Genevieve was preceded in death by her children Linda, Lorenzo and Vencist. Genevieve retired from the Pontiac General Hospital...
Florine Isgrigg Galbraith
Dec 17, 2009
Florine Isgrigg Galbraith; of Birmingham, Michigan; wife of Russell H. Galbraith, deceased. She was born February 18, 1911 - died December 17, 2009. Mrs. Galbraith was preceded in death by her parents, I.J. Isgrigg and Lela Burke Isgrigg and a brother William (Margaret) Isgrigg. Mrs. Galbraith attended Gulf Park College in Gulfport, Mississippi and received Bachelor and Master's Degrees from...
Bonnie J. Campbell
Dec 16, 2009
CAMPBELL, BONNIE J. Age 68 of Lake Orion and Oxford,passed away December 16, 2009 after a courageous two-year battle with Ovarian Cancer. Loving mother to Jeff (Michelle) Black of Oxford and Kevin (Jessica) Black of Rochester Hills. Dear sister to Lynn Giddings of New Mexico and Bill (Nan) Campbell of Florida. Grandmother to Addison, Danielle, Matthew and Samantha Black. Bonnie...
Justine M. Brown
Dec 12, 2009
BROWN, JUSTINE M. December 12, 2009 Age 78. Beloved wife of Robert E. of 57 years. Dear mother of Linda (Karl) Thulin of Lake Orion, Roberta (Don) Goode of Lake Orion, Robert R. Brown of Mikado and the late Thomas. Mother-in-law of Martha Brown. Dear sister of Dolores Dailey, Terri Hand, Gerri Ward and the late Richard Secord. Grandmother of...
Steven C. Carpenter
Dec 12, 2009
CARPENTER, STEVEN C.; of Lake Orion, December 12, 2009, age 56.Beloved husband of Linda for 30 years. Preceded in death by daughter Tammy Bauers, and his parents,Charles and Dorothy Carpenter. Steve will be missed by his sisters Wendy Brennan of Clarkston, andCindy Carpenter of Lake Orion. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, brotherand sisters...

