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Beverly M. Clouse
Nov 5, 2008
CLOUSE, BEVERLY M.(BOWLER) of Lake Orion, November 5, 2008 age 67.Beverly was born September 8, 1941 in Glendale, California. On September 11, 1959, at age 18, Beverly married Gary Clouse of Lake Orion, and spent the next 18 years traveling within the U.S., and abroad as a military wife. Together they had 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter. Beverly...
Lillian Metcalf
Nov 4, 2008
Lillian Metcalf, of Pontiac; age 81; passed away November 4, 2008; beloved mother of James (Lauri) Metcalf and Dianne (Paul) Metcalf-Kuntz; loving grandmother of Danny and Jenna; and dear sister of Edna (Claude) Cline. She was preceded in death by her husband James. Lillian was a bus driver for the Pontiac Schools for 25 years and later drove a shuttle...
Johnnie B. Etchen
Oct 31, 2008
Johnnie Bell Etchen ; age 82; of Pontiac; passed away Friday, October 31, 2008; at her residence. Daughter of the late David and Alice Alexander; devoted mother of Katherine (Clifford) Glover of Novi; and Dorothy Simmons, Ora (Melvin) Boothe, and Elizabeth (Ricky) Warren, all of Pontiac. Preceded in death by John Jr., Willie James, David, Eddie and Alfred. Also survived...
Olive R. Geeck
Oct 28, 2008
GEECK, OLIVE R. a Gingellville resident of Orion Township for many years, died October 28, 2008, age 100.Beloved wife of the late Kenneth.Dear mother of Robert of Orion Twp, Vern (Shirley) of Auburn Hills, and the late Donald.Loving Grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Mrs. Geeck was a member of Orion Eastern Star # 340, Lake Orion Extension Club, Garden Club,...
Catherine F. Ennest
Oct 25, 2008
ENNEST, CATHERINE F. October 25, 2008 age 98 . Beloved wife of the late Walter Grence and James Ennest. Dear mother of Walter (Barbara) Grence of Lake Orion. Grandmother of Jeffrey (Brenda) Grence, Kathy (Simon) Gaines and Laura (Charles) Baker. Great-Grandmother of 6. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (715 N. Lapeer, Lake Orion). Family will...
William F. Dendel
Oct 14, 2008
DENDEL, WILLIAM F. of Lake Orion, October 14, 208 age 59.Beloved husband of Virginia.Dear father of Kevin and Andrew.Brother of Douglas of Lake Orion, Judy (Mike) Meyerhoff of Oxford, and Daniel (Melissa) of Lake Orion. Mr. Dendel was a technician in Data Communications, and was a member of the Lake Orion Lions Club, and Orion Township Fire Department.Funeral services Saturday...
Daniel C. Degraff
Oct 14, 2008
Daniel C. DeGraff of Bloomfield Hills; passed away at his home November 14, 2008 from complications of Parkinson's disease. age 81 Survived by his wife of 56 years, Phoebe Campbell DeGraff, daughters Drieka DeGraff and Gretchen (Frank) Newman, and granddaughters Anna and Grace Newman. Dan's favorite pastime was sailing off the shores of Lake Huron where he built a cottage...
Nellie Jane La Salle
Oct 13, 2008
Nellie J. La Salle, October 13, 2008; of Pontiac; age 79; born February 21, 1929 in Atlanta, Michigan; loving mother of Pierre, Henry, Denise (Jack) Stockwell, Donald, William (Anita) and Gary. Nellie is survived by eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two sisters, Delores (Emerson) Guilliat and Bessie Davis. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters....
Kylie D. Wheat
Oct 1, 2008
Kylie D. Wheat, born June 30, 2008; passed October 1, 2008. Kylie leaves to cherish her memory her mother Rhonda Griffin; her father Kiley D. Wheat; several siblings; and a host of other family, friends and relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home. Interment...
Edgar &Quot;Ed' Dewey
Sep 30, 2008
DEWEY, EDGAR DUANE "ED" passed away peacefully September 30, 2008. Age 87 of Orion Twp. Beloved husband of the late MaryJane Dewey. Dear father of Dan, Dave (Diane), Linda and the late Bill(Cindy) Dewey. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Edsel and the late Louise Ransford and Edwin Dewey. Brother-in-law of the late Marilyn...
Aubrey F. Sp
Sep 29, 2008
Aubrey Sparks; age 96; of Pontiac, Michigan made his transition into glory on September 29, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 14, 1911 in Savannah, Tennessee which is also known as Sparks Bend. Aubrey leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Velma Sparks, of whom he was a faithful and...
Juanita C. Thompson
Sep 28, 2008
THOMPSON, JUANITA C. Age 80 of Lake Orion. After a courageous battle with cancer, went home to heaven with the Lord on September 28, 2008 to watch over her siblings. Dear mother of Joanne Tweedly, Gary, Larry and James Thompson. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 5 beautiful great-grandchildren and many friends. Memorial service Thursday 1pm at the Lake Orion United...
John &Quot;Jack&Quot; A. Rennie
Sep 25, 2008
RENNIE, JOHN "JACK" A. September 25, 2008 Age 83 of Prescott, AZ, formerly of Lake Orion. Beloved husband of Marjorie of 59 years. Dear father of John(Linda) Rennie of Lake Orion and Kathy Gaddy of Prescott, AZ. Grandfather of John David "Jay" (Tonka) Rennie, Coryn(Matt) Szadyr, Rose Rennie, Cecil Ryan Gaddy and Katlin (Daniel) Cackowski. Great-Grandfather of Harmony, Ian, Kaleigh...
Michael J. London
Sep 24, 2008
Mike London; of Evart; age 46; September 24, 2008. Loving father of Mike, Anthony and Sandra Lee London, and their mother Loreen London; grandfather of Adison Paige London and Rylee Michael Palmer; and dear brother of Jack (Sherry) London, Pat (Curtis) Turner, and the late Samuel “Bud” London. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Violet...
Sherlda Jenkins
Sep 24, 2008
Sherlda Jenkins; of Waterford; September 24, 2008; age 74; beloved wife of the late Burrel D. Wood; loving mother of Denise Regal, and Vickie (Elwood) Muldoon; dear grandmother of Ryan Stevenson and Patrick Muldoon. Sherlda was employed by the City of Pontiac for over 30 years. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from...
Charlotte Janet Elliott
Sep 20, 2008
Charlotte J. Elliott; of Pontiac; age 90; passed away September 20, 2008; beloved wife of James Elliott; loving mother of Judy (Charles) Todd; dear grandmother of three and great grandmother of one. Charlotte retired from General Motors after 22 years of service. She attended First Free Will Baptist Church and was later affiliated with Liberty General Baptist Church. Funeral services...
Elmer A. Sondergeld Jr.
Sep 16, 2008
SONDERGELD, ELMER JR. of Lake Orion and Traverse City, September 16, 2008 age 81.Loving son of the late Elmer and Elizabeth Sondergeld. Brother of George Sondergeld Sr. Uncle of William Sondergeld, Mary Vinson, George Sondergeld Jr., and David Sondergeld. Mr. Sondergeld was a veteran of WW2, and the Korean War.Funeral services Friday at 11:00 A.M. from the Lake Orion Chapel,...
Lue Ethel Taylor
Sep 16, 2008
Taylor, Lue Ethel; departed this world to be with the Lord on September 17, 2008.She was born on December 3, 1956.She was the beloved mother of James A. Taylor and Jesse Frank Taylor; loving daughter of Lydia Kincaide and the late Rev. Jesse Taylor. She is also survived by her two brothers; one sister; and five grandchildren. Memorial service Wednesday,...
William James Campbell
Sep 13, 2008
CAMPBELL, WILLIAM J. September 13, 2008 age 82 of Oxford. Beloved husband of Velma of 58 years. Dear father of Caren Smith. Grandfather of Kellie(Sean) Jennings, Kimberly Francisco, Joshua(Kristen) Smith and Justin(Rachel) Smith. Great-Grandfather of Lee Francisco, Kyle and Hannah Jennings and Peyton Smith. Brother of Jean(Fred) Tilker. Mr. Campbell was the owner of Campbell Jewelers in Lake Orion. He...
Evelyn Dendel
Sep 9, 2008
DENDEL, EVELYN September 9, 2008 Age 87 Of Lake Orion. Beloved wife of the late Earl"Bud". Dear mother of Douglas, Judy (Mike) Meyerhoff, Bill (Virginia) and Daniel (Melissa). Mother-in-law of the late Marilyn Dendel. Grandmother of Jason, Michelle, Michael, Amy, Matthew, Kevin, Andrew, Jessica, Hayley and Zoe. Great-Grandmother of Gabriella, Gianna and Macy Mare. Funeral service Saturday 11am from the...

