Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

Vivian Jones Koebele (nee Lucas)

Born July 10, 1934, in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the youngest of seven children. Vivian called herself a farm girl although she left that life behind when she moved to the United States with her first husband, Harold William Jones, in November 1951. They settled in Dearborn, Michigan and welcomed...

Nov 23, 2023

Betty Jean Herbert Hill

May 18, 1933 - November 23, 2023

Betty Jean Herbert Hill

Betty was born May 18, 1933, to Cornelia Tignor Herbert and Daniel Herbert in Washington, D.C. She was the youngest of two children and was a product of Dunbar High School. Betty went to...

Nov 23, 2023

Nancy Libke Bertels passed away on November 23, 2023 at the age of 87.  She was predeceased by her parents, Irma and Carroll Libke; and her husband, George John Bertels, Jr.  She is survived by her children, Dianne (Jeremy) Salesin and George (Suzann) Bertels III; along with her grandchildren, Kate, Alex, Andrew, and Megan; and her brothers, Donald and...

Nov 14, 2023

Patricia Allen Harper, of Southfield, MI, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. Patricia is the beloved wife of the late Norman R. Harper; and the loving mother of Richard A. Harper. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November...

Nov 13, 2023

Catherine "Kay" Carter born Catherine Evelyn Walker along with twin sister Evelyn Catherine Walker, March 19, 1933. The twins were BFFs. After a glorious day of visitors, friends and family, Pastor Whiten ministered to the family and prayed over Kay, Evelyn, and Sister Paula Near. Kay transitioned November 13, 2023. She was 90 years old.

The family...

Nov 6, 2023

Marietta Jeanne Vickrey (Gerbe), age 75, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Family was everything to Marietta and she was happiest when she was with them. She was born to the late Raymond George Gerbe and Helen Bernadette Gerbe (Gabriel), and is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer (Bryon) Higgins of...

Nov 4, 2023

Sharon Kay Stambaugh; 69; of Oxford, MI; passed away November 4, 2023. Sharon is the beloved wife of Stanley Stambaugh; dear mother of Joel (Kristen) Malkasian and TJ Malkasian; stepmother of Ralanda (Jason) Dugan, Scott Stambaugh and Rich Stambaugh; adoring grandmother of Landon and Calvin Malkasian, Tyler Stephanoff, Gregory Herriman, Kaeleigh Herriman, and Skylar Dugan; and loving daughter of...

Nov 1, 2023

Richard “Dick” Perry Haines; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away suddenly of natural causes on November 1, 2023, at the age of 85. He is survived by his four children: Sandy Dubre, Candace Sielbeck, Rick Haines, and Rodney (Teresa) Haines; he had 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Richard was born to Perry & Leanore Haines and was the...

Nov 1, 2023

Harold E. Forrester; of Oxford; age 81; passed away November 1, 2023.  Harold is the beloved husband of Karon; loving father of the late Daniel; dear brother of Ann Smelcer, Brenda (Al) Parsons and the late Lewis (Elizabeth) Forrester; and the special uncle of Suzie (Derek) Wright, Michael Mullins, Mark Mullins, Matt (Leslie) Smelcer, Chad (Casey) Smelcer and Karen...

Oct 28, 2023

Glenn Allen Helm; of Rochester Hills, Michigan; age 60; passed away at Troy Beaumont Hospital after an unexpected accident on October 28, 2023. Glenn is the husband of Patricia Helm; father of Kevin (Kristina) Helm; brother of Madeline Wynegar, Melvin (Peg) Helm, Marilyn Carlson, Bessie Roszak, Larry (Sarah) Helm, Lois Parkin, David (Linda) Helm, Terry Helm, Cheryl Helm, Marge...

Oct 22, 2023

Nicholas William Robinson; of Oakland Township; passed away at the age of 76 on October 22, 2023.  Nick was born on September 23, 1947, in Highland Park to parents George and Doris Robinson.  He is survived by his sister Linda Robinson of Goodrich.  He graduated from Berkley High School where he discovered his interest in HAM radios.  He quickly...

Oct 18, 2023

Ariana Marie Aleman-Vied; age 31; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2023.

Ariana is survived by her husband, David A. Vied Jr.; mother-in-law Mary Vied (Lee); siblings, Amanda, Katey, and Nick; mothers, Norma (Joe) Peckham and Dena (Mike) Hughes; siblings, Marcos (Lena) Aleman, Lyndsay Hernandez, Daniel Rodriguez Jr., Isael (Maria) Aleman, and Isabel Santos;...

Oct 14, 2023

Jay “Jayson” Zeeman; of Lake Orion; age 47; passed away on October 14, 2023.  Jayson is the beloved son of Michele and Edward Corneail; loving partner of Albert “Joey” Kraenzlein; and dear brother of Aaron (Michelle) Corneail and Kristin Peace.  He is also survived by his stepsons, Aidan and Landon; and his 3 nieces and 3 nephews.  Jay was...

Oct 13, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Ronald Jordano; of Lake Orion; passed away on October 13, 2023, he was 82 years old. Chuck is survived by his wife of 27 years, Eva; his sons Mark, Joseph, Steven and David; grandchildren Jodi and Steven; great grandson Anthony; and brothers David and Dan. He is also survived by stepchildren John (Mike), Steven, Jeffrey, Rhonda and...

Oct 4, 2023

Mary Graves; of Lake Orion; passed peacefully on October 4, 2023 at age 89; just over two weeks shy of her 90th birthday. Mary is the beloved wife of the late Floyd A. Graves; dear mother of Dawn (Ray) Fogler of Attica and Deborah Graves of California; and adoring grandmother of Jamie Fogler and Ryan Fogler of Lapeer.

Oct 2, 2023

Jeffery Roy Smith, age 52, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023. Jeffery is the beloved father of Kavaria and Javarian Smith. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00...

Sep 25, 2023

Ramon Luis Santos, age 64, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on September 25, 2023. Ramon was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in November of 1959. Ramon is survived by his mother, Ramona Ortiz (the late Eugenio Santos); and his six children, Luis, Raymond, Virginia, Elizabet, Janet, and Israel Santos; along with his siblings Aurora, Angela, Mirian, Juana, Virgen, Maria,...

Sep 24, 2023

Marlene M. Peters; of Lake Orion; age 76; passed away on September 24, 2023.  Marlene is the loving wife of the late William Peters; loving mother of Connie (David) Little, Bill (Maria) Peters and Chuck (Rebecca) Peters; dear grandmother of Shana, Corey, Billy, Anne, Ben, Kyle and Ryan; and great grandmother of Skye.  She is also the dear sister...

Sep 23, 2023

Thomas Edward Lacey; of Lake Orion; passed away on September 23, 2023; he was 77 years old. Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanette; his children, Tamra (Thilo) Frisch, Brian (Stacy) and Susan (Justin) Dawson; and the proud grandfather of Brett Yeager, Wyatt, Maggie, Emily, and Grace Dawson.  He is also survived by his brothers, Richard...

Sep 21, 2023

Jordan Seth Boehmer, age 37, of Cheboygan, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Pontiac, Michigan. Born on March 8, 1986, to James and Bernice “Kate” Boehmer, Jordan Seth was the baby of the family. Seth, as he was known to his closest friends and family, was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. Seth shared a deep bond...