Obituaries

May 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Garcia; of Pontiac; age 78; passed away surrounded by her family on May 22, 2024. Patricia is the beloved wife of the late Ernesto, who preceded her in death after 55 years of marriage.  She is also the loving mother of the late Terri Garcia and Anthony Garcia; the loving grandmother of 5; loving great grandmother of...

May 19, 2024

Velera Kurleto of Rochester Hills passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2024 - just shy of her 91st birthday.  She is survived by her 2 daughters, Carol and Betsey, 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

Velera was a loving Mother and a devoted Grandmother.  She loved being a stay-at-home Mom and spending time with her daughters. Eventually, Velera...

May 19, 2024

Cardell Mason; of Lake Orion; passed away on May 19, 2024, at 94 years of age.  Cardell is survived by his loving wife Judy, with whom he has shared 68 years of marriage.  He is also survived by his children, Carol and Sue; his grandchildren, Joe, Daniel and Andy; and his great grandchildren, Ashley, Claire, Mila, Nolan and Alaina.  ...

May 14, 2024

Todd L. Rachel; age 85; of Lake Orion; passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jean, with whom he shared an incredible 62 years of marriage; son Todd (Mary Lou) Rachel of Scandia, MN, son John (Mia) Rachel of Chicago, and daughter Cynthia...

May 14, 2024

A rare, one-of-a-kind intense character. John lived his 82 yrs in a most interestingly chaotic, constantly one the move, opportunistic and unique life always on his terms, his own set of rules and beat of his own drum - which, if it could be heard would sound like the pulsing intro of a Johnny Cash song. To create John...

May 13, 2024

Calvin Earl Bell Sr., 72, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Calvin was born on January 18, 1952, to Helen J. Kendricks and Ruby "R.B." Bell in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a proud alumni of Oakland Community College. Calvin was also a jack of all trades. If you needed help with...

May 12, 2024

Brenda Lee Vires was born on October 14, 1963, to the late James Joseph and Clara Viola Short and passed away on May 12, 2024, in Pontiac, Michigan. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved husband, Eligah Vires Jr.; loving children, Eligah (Jennifer) Vires III, Amanda (Jeff) Santiago, and Meaghan Vires; adoring grandchildren, Jacob, Maddy, Ray...

May 12, 2024

Betty Louise Hollis (Manwell), age 76, went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2024, in Royal Oak, MI.

She was born February 10, 1948, in Akron OH to James and Eva Manwell. Her father was a factory worker. Her mother Moved from England to Ohio to be a homemaker.

Betty graduated from Wadsworth...

May 9, 2024

Otilia Rita Patricio

It is with great sadness that Alex and Justina Patricio of Pontiac, Michigan, come together to announce the birth and death of their much-loved daughter, Otilia R. Patricio, on May 9, 2024. She will live forever in the hearts of her loving parents, Alex and Justina; grandparents, Allan...

May 8, 2024

Alicia Moran was born September 8th, 1952, to Francisco and Josefina Moran in Eagle Pass, Texas. She passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024, in Trenton, Michigan. She is survived by her brothers, Eddie (Cindy), John (Carmella), and Anthony (Dani) Moran; her sisters, Margarita (Pete) Vasquez and Consuelo Mora; daughters, Primavera (Antoine) Flores, Adelita (Ilder) Galeas, Citlani (Sal) Cabrera;...

Apr 28, 2024

Aundrea A. Washington, age 60, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024; as she transitioned, she was surrounded by her family. She leaves to cherish in her memory her mother, Gwendolyn Washington; her sisters, Cassaundra Alexander and Dawn (Joseph) Gelibert; brothers Ronnell (Lonnisha) Golightly and Steve Alexander; and Melissa Washington-Davis (Gregory Davis), Janice (Willie Jernagin), Umeki...

Apr 28, 2024

Velma L. Southerland; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away on April 28, 2024.  Velma was the faithful wife of Solomon Hudson, Bob Nelson and Art Southerland, all of whom preceded her in death.  Velma is the loving mother of the late Diana (Robert) Carmack, Larry Hudson, Kathy (Jack) Smith, Sherry (Paul) Wade, Jeff Hudson, Cheryl (John) Walters, Jim...

Apr 26, 2024

Larry D. Brenkert; of Sterling Heights; age 80; passed away on April 26, 2024.  Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Karen.  He is survived by his true friends who knew him so well and by his dog Thor.  Larry was a Vietnam Army Veteran and later worked at GM for many years.  Friends may gather on...

Apr 23, 2024

Charles E. Martin was born on November 2, 1975, to Annie R. Martin and John Hawkins, both of whom he preceded in death.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Judi Martin; children Emma, Andrew, Antonio, Amari, and Antoine Martin; stepchildren Austin, Dustin and Hunter Rosecreants; one sister, Barbara Casher Robertson; two brothers, Hiram Hawkins and Robert Martin;...

Apr 22, 2024

James Lee Ingram; age 88; of Southfield, Michigan; passed away on April 22, 2024. James leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved children, Betty Cook, Peter Parry, Everett Parry, and Anita Stultz; and many loving grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations or cards may be made out to Betty and the family.  A memorial service will be...

Apr 22, 2024

Jeanne L Grayson, 1936 - 2024

Jeanne, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on April 22, 2024, in Pontiac, Michigan. Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, she was raised with her sister in a thriving community.

While at Fisk University, she met her soulmate,...

Apr 22, 2024

Reta Anderson

Sunrise: November 19, 1949 Pontiac, Michigan

Sunset: April 22, 2024 White Lake, Michigan

Reta Louise (Taylor) Anderson was born November 19, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the union of Rufus Davis Taylor and Mattie Jean (Scott) Taylor (both of whom preceded her in...

Apr 20, 2024

Rodney Allen Marshall; of Pontiac; passed away on April 20, 2024; with his family by his side.  Rodney leaves behind his brothers, Donald and Gary Marshall.  He was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Helm.  After high school graduation, Rodney enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  Upon returning from his service, Rodeny went on...

Apr 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024, Connie Jo Brochu Corbin passed away peacefully in her home in Addison Township.  Born in 1955 in Ferndale to Roger Brochu and Nina Hagan Brochu, she attended Pontiac Catholic High School.  Connie always wanted to be a mother and live in the woods. She was blessed to have two boys: Josh and Justin, who were...

Apr 12, 2024

Glenda “Jyl” Acker; of Lake Orion; age 70; passed away on April 12, 2024.  Jyl is survived by her son Benjamin Acker of Oxford; brother Jeff (Diane) Beard of North Carolina; nieces, Rachel, Andrea and Taylor of North Carolina; step-son Eric (Lori) Acker of Lake Orion; step-granddaughters, Whitney and Libby; ex-husband Tom Acker of Lake Orion; brother in law...