Obituaries

Richard L. Hottmann, Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

Richard L. Hottmann Sr.; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away on September 8, 2024.  Richard is the beloved husband of the late Shirley, who passed away in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.  Richard is the loving father of Rick (Deb) Hottmann Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottmann, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) Hottmann, Lori Marsh and Linda Corbin; loving...

David Crites

Sep 7, 2024

David S. Crites of Rochester Hills passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Glenda Crites, and his son, Brett Crites. David is survived by his sister Bronwyn (Gary) Hintz, his daughter Wendy (Donald) Van Camp; his son Chris Crites (Jennifer Steele) and Kimberly Young; loving grandfather of...

Marlene Hendrix

Sep 7, 2024

Marlene Hendrix of Lake Orion; age 86; passed away on September 7, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer.  Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Donald Hendrix. Marlene is the mother of Donald (Kelly) Hendrix and Sally Hendrix; and grandmother of Emily (Collin) Newberry and Drew Hendrix. Marlene spent over 25 years working for Lake Orion...

Judith Faye Eubanks

Sep 5, 2024

Judith “Judy” Faye Eubanks (née Bowling), 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Bakersfield, California, on September 5, 2024. Judy’s warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who know her.

Born on Christmas Day in 1945, Judy was the cherished daughter of Carlton Bascum Bowling and Marie Faye Bowling (née Earlywine) of Covington, Kentucky....

Juan Unverto Castro

Sep 4, 2024

Juan U. Castro passed away surrounded by his immediate family on September 4, 2024 at Trinity Health Oakland formerly, St. Joseph Hospital, in Pontiac after a heart attack.   Juan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years Janet. Juan leaves behind his children Robyn Williams and Marc (Lindsey) Castro.  Juan also leaves behind his step-daughter Debra...

Harold "Bucky" Sheldon, Jr.

Sep 2, 2024

Harold “Bucky” Sheldon Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 66; passed away on September 2, 2024.  Harold is the beloved husband of Cindy Lou; loving father of Harold (Laura) Sheldon III, Justin Songalewski and Brandon Songalewski; and dear grandfather of Chloe, Joshua and Emmett.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Charlotte Sheldon Sr.; and his sister...

Patricia Lee Lovett

Sep 1, 2024

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Patricia Lee Bayes Lovett, 71, born September 23, 1952, to parents Leroy and Patricia Bayes of Royal Oak, Michigan, was called home September 1, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana, after a 12 year long battle with cancer.

Survived by her husband, Richard Lovett, leaving behind her children Jason, Siobhan and Sabrina; her siblings, Gaythel Courtois,...

Angelita Molina

Aug 26, 2024

Angelita Molina; of Oxford; passed away on August 26, 2024. Angelita was the beloved wife of the late Reynaldo Molina, to whom she married in Flint on April 18, 1978.  She is the loving mother of the late Gilbert Carrasco, the late Rosemary Fabbro, the late Arturo Duncan, Irene Marshall, Frances Ojeda, David Duncan and Carmen Duncan; grandmother of...

Julio Rodriguez

Aug 22, 2024

Julio Rodriguez, age 80, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away on August 22, 2024. Julio is the beloved husband of Nery Rodriguez, the loving father of Edna I.( Tony D.) Flentroy, Rita M.( Eddie A.) Rodriguez; Julio ( Shelly A. ) Rodriguez Jr., and Juan C.( Cassandra L.) Rodriguez, and the brother of Tomas Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, and Maria...

Steve Orasco

Aug 10, 2024

Steve Orasco; of Lapeer; age 87; passed away on August 10, 2024.  Steve was preceded in death by his wives Beverly Orasco and Jean Orasco.  He is the father of Steven Orasco, Robinelle (Laurence) Hill, the late Donald (Jeanette) Orasco, the late Jeffrey Orasco, the late Jamie Orasco, the late Jane Mahan, Cindy Trent and Frank Cox.  Steve also...

Linda Kristine Garland

Aug 3, 2024

Linda Kristine Kansman Garland

November 18, 1949 – August 3, 2024

45 year Lake Orion resident Linda Kansman Garland passed away at home with family on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s dementia at the age of 74.  Linda was born in Detroit on November 18, 1949 to her late parents Hans Kansman...

Charles B. Starrs

Aug 2, 2024

Charles B. Starrs; of Lake Orion; age 94; passed away on August 2, 2024.  Charles was born August 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York.  His parents were George T. Starrs and Mildred A. Starrs (Dobbins).  He had two brothers, James Starrs and George Starrs, now both deceased.

He is survived by his wife Ann of 73 years...

Wendy Sue Brennan

Jul 26, 2024

Wendy Sue (Carpenter) Brennan; of Clarkston; age 68; passed away on July 26, 2024.  Wendy was preceded in death by her loving parents Charles and Dorothy Carpenter, along with her brother Steven Carpenter.  She is survived by her sister Cindy Carpenter; and her two sons, Nicklaus (Miranda) Brennan and Chad (Jennifer Dean) Brennan. Wendy is the adoring grandmother of...

Daniel Jae Grindle

Jul 21, 2024

Daniel Jae Grindle

10/3/1983 – 7/21/2024

Daniel (Dan) Grindle, age 40, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 21st, 2024. Dan was born in Seoul, South Korea, on October 3rd, 1983, and grew up in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Rockford East High School and...

Thomas Gene Delore

Jul 21, 2024

Funeral services will be held at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home Lake Orion on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1pm. Visitation will be held from 11-1pm.

Robert Joseph Stewart

Jul 18, 2024

June 25, 1943 - July 18, 2024

Robert J. Stewart, age 81, of Oxford, Michigan, passed away on July 18, 2024, after succumbing to injuries from an auto accident. Robert is the loving brother of Donna (Raymond) Bock, beloved uncle of Kim Bock (Scott Rogus) and Carol (Mark) Haning, and dearest great uncle of Jack Diedrick, Blake...

Dayne Craig Thomas

Jul 16, 2024

Dayne Craig Thomas, 78, passed away on July 16, 2024, at his home in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dayne was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on November 19, 1945, to parents Evelyn O. Thomas and John Paul Thomas. Dayne was proud of his public education in Pontiac Schools. He attended McCarroll Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High School, and Pontiac Northern High...

Ronda Jean Calhoun

Jul 16, 2024

Ronda Jean (nee. Mardis) Calhoun

Born: May 12, 1969   -   Passed: July 16, 2024

Ronda is survived by her beloved husband, Tim Calhoun; sister-in-law, Sue Calhoun; brother-in-law, Tony Calhoun; step-children, Brittney Calhoun and Jordan Edmundson; grandchildren, Donovan and Jayda Graves. She is also survived by her siblings, Lurrie (Mike)...

Luis Ramirez - Cerda

Jul 14, 2024

Luis Ramirez-Cerda, age 35, of Pontiac, MI, passed away on July 14, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Rosary prayers will be said on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A Funeral Mass will...

Sandra Gail Mcswain

Jul 8, 2024

Sandra Gail McSwain; of Lake Orion; age 72; passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024. Sandra is survived by her sister Kerry McSwain; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Leland and Irma McSwain.

Graveside services will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024...