Obituaries

Noel Nieves Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

Noel Nieves Jr.; age 60; of Pontiac, MI; passed away on April 2023.

Noel was born on December 4, 1962, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, to Noel Sr. and Candelaria Nieves, in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Vocare Center in Pontiac, where he was active in cheerleading and many other activities. We would like to thank...

Judith Mancini

Apr 1, 2023

Judith Marie Mancini; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away on April 1, 2023.  Judy is the beloved wife of Ron for 62 years; loving mother of Jeff (Kirsten), Mark (Sherri), the late Ronald (Sue) and Greg (Tracey); loving grandmother of Jennifer, Vincent and Megan; and dear great grandmother of Ethan and Judith.

Judy was a loving...

Debbie Guinn

Mar 30, 2023

Debbie Eldridge Guinn; age 70; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023. Debra leaves behind her beloved husband of 25 years, Michael Guinn. She was very devoted to her faith, church, and church family. Debra will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 6,...

Marian L Pagel

Mar 26, 2023

Marian Louise Pagel; age 96; a longtime resident of Lake Orion, died March 26, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Dr. William Hilton and the late Anne (nee: Sigrest) Hilton.  Mrs. Pagel was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Pagel, Jr. for 59 years; loving mother of Thomas (Michelle), Robert (Susan), Frank (Sharlene), Jean Pagel-Roberts and...

Michael L. Mahan

Mar 21, 2023

Michael Leroy Mahan of Lake Orion, passed away on March 21, 2023 at home, lovingly surrounded by his family members.  Michael was 61 years old.  He is survived by his son Casey (Kiara Brown) Mahan, his daughter Shantae (Parker Lovell) Mahan and his step-children Brandi Banks, Shannon (Mitch) Fransted and Robert (Becky) Moss; his six grandchildren Charlotte, Kaden, Colten,...

Raul Rodriguez

Mar 16, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez; age 69; of Pontiac, MI; a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on the evening of Thursday, March 16, 2023. Rudy is the beloved husband to Maria of 45 years; loving father to Melanie Stodgel, Rosa Rodriguez, and Ricardo (Adriana) Rodriguez;...

Rosendo Garcia

Mar 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Rosendo “Russ” Garcia, a beloved local musician who lived a long, interesting, and loving life. He passed away on March 11th, 2023. Russ is the beloved husband of 48 years to Elena Garcia, who preceded him in death on December 18th, 2010;  Dear father of Laura Bradacs of...

Raymond E. Owens

Mar 9, 2023

Raymond E. Owens; of Lake Orion; age 95; passed away on March 9, 2023.  Raymond is the beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Owens; dear father of Jeanie (the late Ricky) Tate, Cynthia (Fred) Anderson and Julie (Jim) Yarnall; loving grandfather of Justin Tate, Marcus (Shiloh) Anderson, Christina Anderson and Chandler Yarnall; loving great grandfather of Alyssa (Romani),...

Julio Ortiz

Mar 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Julio Angel Ortiz

"Pito"

Sunrise                                                          Sunset

November 8. 1966                                           March 6, 2023

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Julio Ortiz was born on November  8, 1966 in Pontiac, Michigan to...

Nancy Grace Van Camp

Mar 5, 2023

Nancy Grace Van Camp; of Waterford; passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2023. Nancy is the late wife of Duane Van Camp, who preceded her in death in 2016. She is the loving mother of Donald (Wendy) Van Camp; loving grandmother of Brandy (Daniel) Fahlquist, Kyle Van Camp and Trevor Van Camp; great-grandmother of Hunter Van Camp...

Mark "Buck" Livingston

Mar 4, 2023

Mark Livingston; age 75; of Oxford, Michigan; passed away on March 4, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Mark, also known as "Buck" was the son of the late Lois and Claude Parker and brother to late Lon Livingston and was born on September 20, 1947. He was a retired GM Design Engineer of ten years and...

Charles "Chuck" Mccall

Feb 28, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Robert McCall; age 72; of Lake Orion, Michigan; passed away on February 28, 2023, after a long-term battle with heart failure. He was born on June 18, 1950, to Samuel and Bessie (Sorrells) McCall in Franklin, North Carolina.  When he was just a baby the family moved to Lake Orion Michigan, the place that Chuck would forever...

Carolyn A. Hubbard

Feb 22, 2023

Carolyn Adele Hubbard (January 10, 1931 – February 22, 2023)

Hubbard, Carolyn Adele; February 22, 2023; of Rochester Hills, MI; age 92. Beloved wife of the late John Hubbard and loving mother to Mary (Michael) Kennedy and Mark (Linda) Hubbard. Devoted grandmother of Matthew (Kelsey) and Brian Hubbard and...

David Jackson

Feb 18, 2023

David Jackson; of Canton; age 69; passed away on February 18, 2023.  David is the loving father of Anthony and Nathan Jackson; loving grandfather of Audrianna Mariya and Brianna Jackson; and great grandfather of two.  He is the dear brother of Kenneth (Wanda) Jackson of Pontiac, Michigan and Eva Mae (Donnie) Partin of Winfield, Tennessee.  He was preceded in...

Betty Lou Swanson

Feb 16, 2023

Betty Lou (Arnold) Swanson, 95, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Ascension Hospital in Rochester, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born December 23, 1927 in Plymouth, Michigan to Dale Eugene and Alice Frances (Gustin) Arnold. She grew up in Plymouth, where she graduated from Plymouth High School. She went on to Eastern Michigan University, where...

Leesa Kay Corr

Feb 15, 2023

Leesa Kay Corr

3/14/1960 - 2/15/2023

Who would’ve ever known that a little girl from Eupora, Mississippi would grow up and become a Queen… God did. Leesa was everything plus more. Multi-talented is an understatement. God truly blessed her with many gifts, from being a seamstress and a beautician. Leesa had...

Laureane Hernandez

Feb 15, 2023

Laureane Hernandez; of Pontiac, MI; passed away on February 15, 2023. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Sally Ann Walter

Feb 14, 2023

Sally Ann (Perry) Walter; 89; of Oxford, Michigan.  Sally was born in Lake Orion on July 7, 1933.  She married the love of her life, Jim, on September 5, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion.  They were married for 69 years.  Sally graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1951 and had many lifelong friends from...

Kristina Marie Mccowan

Feb 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kristina Marie McCowan; of Pontiac; who left us suddenly on February 12, 2023.  Kristina leaves behind her daughter Alyssa McCowan; father Michael McCowan; mother Brenda McClusky; brother Archie McCowan; grandma Janet Owen; as well as many other family and friends that loved and cherished her.  She is predeceased by her grandparents,...

Elaine Matthews

Feb 9, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Elaine Michele Matthews, of Oxford, Michigan.  She passed away at age 70 on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her daughter Kristy, son Mike and dear friend Kevin, after battling with multiple illnesses she was called to rest.  Elaine was born in Detroit on July 24, 1952, to the late Kenneth and...