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Carole R. Royer
Mar 6, 2009
Carole R Royer ;. died peacefully at her home on March 6, 2009. Carole received her Master's Degree from Oakland University and studied for the PHD at Wayne State University. She recently retired from a career of teaching writing at Oakland University and was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pontiac. She is survived by her partner,...
Walter H. Baggett
Mar 5, 2009
Baggett, Walter H.; age 74; of Oxford; March 5, 2009; husband of Sharon; father of Linda (Tom) Compau; and grandfather of Corey (Jackie) Compau and Kelly Compau. Private family services have been held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Lake Orion Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Cemetery: Private , (map/driving directions)
Jeanne Thatcher
Mar 5, 2009
JEANNE M. THATCHER of Lake Orion. Born August 20, 1926, went to the Lord on March 5, 2009, at the age of 82. Born to Henry Thomas and Roxie (Dodd) Farrar in Waynesboro, VA. Married Robert Woodruff in 1944, and is survived by five children: Michael (Vickie) Woodruff, Robert Woodruff II, Kristine (George) Sondergeld, Lisa (Stan) Barger, and Julie (Paul)...
Elizabeth A. &Quot;Betty&Quot; Collison
Mar 5, 2009
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Collison, of Pontiac; March 5, 2009; age 84. Preceded in death by her husband, Wesley, her parents and one brother. She will be sadly missed by her (adopted) family, neighbor and good friend, Anna M. Edwards and (adopted) niece, Mattie L. Lasseigne & family; dear friends and supporters, Lois Maier, Mae Deacon and members of the Hearing...
Patrick K. Murphy
Mar 4, 2009
MURPHY, PATRICK K. March 4, 2009 Age 68 of Oxford. Loving father of Sean of Oxford, Timothy(Kim) of Oregon and Mary(Alan) Storey of Nevada. Grandfather of Nicholas, Kayla, Mason, Casey, Riley and Ella. Dear brother of Barry (Dee), Thomas (Mary), Mike (Carol) Colleen (Jim) Nielson, Hugh (Shawnee), Kevin (Elaine) and the late Gerald Murphy and Kathleen Filipiak. Brother-in-law of Ceil...
Mark Hairston
Mar 4, 2009
Mark Hairston,March 4, 2009; of Pontiac; age 43; beloved son of Sandra Hairston and the late Jessie Long; and loving brother of Jenine Hairston. Mark is also survived by his God son Lavonte Copeland and great aunt Lucy Shaw and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held on Monday March 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at...
Daniel C. Kernott
Mar 1, 2009
KERNOTT, Daniel C. Age 58 of Pontiac, formerly of Clarkston. Passed away March 1, 2009, after a long and brave fight to survive lung and brain cancer. Beloved son of the late Jack and Marion Kernott. Dear brother of John of Lake Orion and Kathy of Pontiac. Special niece and nephew, who helped care for him to the end; Dawn...
Robert T. Sheardy
Mar 1, 2009
SHEARDY, ROBERT T. of Spring Lake, Mi., formerly of Lake Orion, March 1, 2009 age 89.Beloved husband of Jane. Dear father of Robert J of Spring Lake., Susan Sheardy of Spring Lake, Richard (Joanne) of Texas, and Peter of Florida. Loving grandfather of Tim, Toby, Allison, and Alex. Mr. Sheardy was retired from Pontiac Motor advertising department, and was an...
Dorothy Jean Hammers
Feb 27, 2009
HAMMERS, DOROTHY JEAN. February 27, 2009 Age 85 of Beverly Hills, Florida, formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Dear mother of Donald (Martha) Hammers, William (Mariana) Hammers, Mary Anne (Craig) Crafton. And David (Karen) Hammers. Grandmother of Stephen, Christopher and Jeffrey Crafton and Scott and Lauren Hammers. Survived by many friends and relatives in Michigan and...
Rosalio &Quot;Jr&Quot;&Quot; Nacianceno
Feb 23, 2009
Rosalio "Jr" Nacianceno of Pontiac; passed away February 23, 2009 at the age of 57. Jr. worked for the Oakland Press for 10 years, retired after 30 years with GMC and local # 594 and worked for 22 years at University Skating Rink. Rosalio was preceded in death by his wife Colleene. He is the beloved son of Rosalio Sr....
Guadalupe &Quot;Wally&Quot;
Feb 23, 2009
Guadalupe, Trevino,"Wally" He was our special brother who passed away February 23, 2009 at the age of 60. Thru all the years he was always in our hearts. Wally was the beloved son of the late LiBrada and Silbestre Trevino; dear brother of Steve (Gina), Joe (Ruth), Gilbert (Mary), Alex (Brenda), Roy (Linda), Robert, Andrew, David (Niki), the late Nieves...
Anthony Thaddeus &Quot; Draws&Quot; Fulbright
Feb 19, 2009
Anthony Thaddeus (Draws)Fulbright, of Pontiac; departed this life on February 19, 2009; at the age 33. He is the beloved husband of Amy Fulbright; and father of Ladonna Atkins and Anthony Fulbright Jr. Anthony also leaves to cherish his memory, mother Vanessa (Stanley) Pompey and father Calvin (Fannie) Donaldson; brothers Calvin, Antwon and Jacquese Fulbright as well as Dione Rhines;...
Dorothy Stevens
Feb 19, 2009
STEVENS, DOROTHY, formerly of Madison Heights, married to Roy C. Stevens who predeceased her, is survived by her daughters, Catherine(Don) Joiner of Hendersonville, TN and Christine (Galen) Mills of Lake Orion, MI. Grandmother of Paul(Jill) Joiner of Columbia, TN, Andrew (Sally) Joiner of Kodak, TN and Steven Mills of Lake Orion. Great-grandmother of Samuel Joiner, Sarah Grace Joiner, Campbell Joiner,...
Marilyn L. Hawn
Feb 14, 2009
Hawn, Marilyn L. February 14, 2009 Age 78 of Waterford. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Gregory E. (Monica) Hawn of Pontiac, Gina Hawn of Waterford and Dirk (Sandra) Hawn of Pontiac. Grandmother of Lisa (Brandon) Chapmanand Amy (Stephen) Smith. Great-grandmother of Logan. Dear sister of Dorita Resnick of TX and the late Janet Carlisle. Mrs. Hawn...
Charles Carpenter
Feb 13, 2009
Carpenter, Charles February 13, 2009 age 80 of Orion Township. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann . Dear father of Steve(Linda) , Wendy Brennan and Cindy Carpenter. Grandfather of Nicklaus (Malinda) Brennan, Chad Brennan and the late Tammy Bauers. Great-Grandfather of Delaney and Ayla Brennan. Brother of Byron (Phyllis), Charlotte (Jack) Brown and the late Lee, Bruce, Robert and...
Finley Greer Kennedy
Feb 13, 2009
KENNEDY, FINLEY GREER. was born on May 23, 1911 in St. Mary's Ontario, Canada an died in Lake Orion, Michigan on February 13, 2009. He immigrated to the United States with his mother and two brothers when he was in his teens. He was employed at the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (Now DTE) for 40 years until he retired in...
Dorothy Mae Wells
Feb 12, 2009
Dorothy Mae Wells, of Pontiac; formerly of Ann Arbor; age 64: February 12, 2009; beloved Mother of Yvette (Ronald) Harris-Sanders; grandmother of Ivan, Austin and Ashton Sanders.Ms. Wells was preceded in death by her father James Wells and mother Lillie Mae Harrison. Dorothy was an active member of Berea Family Tabernacle of Faith and Trustee and Chairman of the Usher...
Dorothy Dils
Feb 9, 2009
Dils, Dorothy February 9, 2009, age 87 of Rochester Hills. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Grandmother of Bryan Rice. Dear mother of Darlene "Speedy"(Hess) Bates of Rochester Hills, Melanee Rice of Las Vegas, Nevada and Gary (Pam) Dils of Clearwater, Florida. Sister of Alice(Keith) Lancaster of Hawkinsville, Georgia and the late Nelson Calkins. Mrs. Dils was a member of...
P Thomas Brown
Feb 9, 2009
Brown, P. Thomas Age 80 of Oxford formerly of Detroit. P. Thomas fell asleep and woke in heaven on February 9, 2009. Loving husband of Barbara; Beloved father of Kevin (K.T.). Tom (Anne), Daniel (Wendy) and Kathleen(Mark) Welsh. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Sarah, Rachel, Mackenzie, Daniel, Scott, Delaney, Nicole, Ryan, Nicholas and Rebecca. Cherished brother of Robert (Mary), Jim (Carol)...
Danny Poulin
Feb 8, 2009
Poulin, Danny; of Lapeer; formerly of Lake Orion; passed away February 8, 2009 at the age of 57; beloved husband of Carole; loving father of Wendy (Nathan Greene) of East Lansing; step-father of Michael (Michelle) Simpson of Sterling Heights, Jaclene Simpson of Rochester, MN, Christopher Barnowsky of Oxford and Brian Barnowsky of CA; loving grandfather of three; and dear brother...