Obituaries

Willie Earl Cato

Mar 15, 2022

Willie Earl Cato; of Pontiac; passed away on Monday, March 15, 2022. Loving son of John Henry Cato Jr. and Anna Lean Cato. Willie is survived by all his siblings Charles Cato, Carolyn Cato, Jerry Cato, Roger Cato, Kerry Cato, Joycelyn Cato, Michael Cato and many nephews, nieces and three aunts and one uncle. Willie was a very good...

James Bennett Wright I

Mar 13, 2022

James Bennett Wright I, of Oxford; age 79; passed away on March 13, 2022.  Jim is the beloved husband of Judith Gayle Wright for 56 years; loving father of James (Amy) Bennett Wright II, Jennifer (Don) Miller and Judith Mary West; loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 3; and dear brother of Mark (Paulette) Wright.  Jim was...

Wanda Pricilla Bennett

Mar 13, 2022

Wanda Pricilla Bennett was born September 28, 1961 in Murry, Kentucky to Bernice Bennett and Stanley Bennett. She attended Pontiac Central High School. Wanda was known for her bright smile and joyful loudness. As a young adult she became a strong and dedicated mother of Dionel and Lionel Bennett, Lisa Johnson, James Bennett, La Wanda Bennett, Brian and Donzel...

Mary Catherine Anderson

Mar 12, 2022

Mary Catherine (“MC”) (O’Dea) Anderson passed into eternal life at her residence in Oxford on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 81 years old.  She was born in Pontiac, MI on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8 th ) 1940 to Paul Raymond O’Dea and Kathryn Aileen (Blakely).  She attended St. Michael Catholic School in Pontiac, MI.  On...

Linda Morris

Mar 11, 2022

Linda Jean (Kessler) Morris passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 71, on March 11, 2022. Linda was born on February 21, 1951, in Shelby, Michigan. She was raised on the family farm in Montague, MI, with her four siblings, where she learned the value of hard work.  Linda was influenced by her family...

Peter G. Schmidt

Mar 8, 2022

Peter Gerard Schmidt (May 28, 1958-March 8, 2022) passed away after a very short, hard fought battle with cancer while his loving family stood by his side until the very end. For those who only saw Pete from the outside, you would never imagine the depth that lay beneath the surface of this gentle giant.  A deeply caring individual,...

Brian Mcaskin

Mar 7, 2022

Brian Arthur McAskin; of Oxford; age 66; passed away on March 7, 2022.  Brian is the beloved husband of Mary Margaret McAskin for over 42 years; loving father of Dawn (Mark) Brooks and Nick (Erin) McAskin; loving grandfather of Tyler (Seanda) Irwin, Micaela and Samantha Brooks; dear brother of Patti (Jeff) Stanley, Larry (Gail) McAskin, Cindy Winther, Kelly (Rich)...

Kenneth "Vern" Geeck

Mar 6, 2022

Kenneth "Vern" Geeck; of Auburn Hills; age 78; passed away March 6, 2022.  Vern is the husband of Shirley for 43 years; father of Timothy (Bonnie), Terry, Annette (Robert) Flores and Roy (Kim); grandfather of Guy, LaShia, Bobby, Amanda, Brandy and Andrew; and great grandfather of Arianna, Nick and Elijah.  He is also the step-father of Mike Robertson and...

Charlotte Ann Brown

Mar 6, 2022

Charlotte Ann Brown; of Pontiac; age 78; passed away on March 6, 2022.  Charlotte is dearly loved by her extended family members Dee Dee Peters, Bryan Peters, Cheralee (Terry) Achtabowski, William Peters, Shannon (Jeff) Hoseclaw, Kimberly (Lloyd) Davis, Janet Russell and Melinda Flower.  She was preceded in death by her parents Emerson and Harriet Peters and her siblings Margie...

William "Dink" Dinkins Jr.

Mar 4, 2022

William "Dink" Dinkins Jr., First breath was August 25, 1953. William had his last smile March 4, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 18th at Providence Missionary Baptist Church (299 Bagley St., Pontiac, MI 48341). Viewing and family hour will be from 12-1pm, with Funeral services immediately following.

Shawn Jubelt

Mar 3, 2022

Shawn Erick Jubelt of Lake Orion (formerly of Oxford) passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2022 at the age of 65.

Shawn is the son of the late Frederick Jubelt and Phyllis (Stoyk) Jubelt.

Shawn is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Caroline (McNeil) Jubelt; children Benjamin Jubelt, April (Michael) Bryson...

Christine Pershon

Mar 3, 2022

Christine R (Jones) Pershon, passed away at her home in Lake Orion on March 3, 2022 at the age of 61. Christine is proceeded in death by her parents Phillip and Dorothy (Finucan) Jones. Christine is survived by her husband Lawrence J Pershon and daughter Lauren E Pershon, and her son Todd (Sydney) L Pershon. Christine was a caring...

Janet Marie Stoner Lombardo

Feb 24, 2022

Janet Marie (Stoner) Lombardo; of Lake Orion; age 63; passed away February 24, 2022.  Janet is the daughter of the late Bob and Pat Stoner-Lauer and the step-daughter of Mark Lauer; mother of Keith (Rachel) Essendrop and Bobby Shaw; sister of Sandra (Paul) Kern and Suzanne (Peter) Sharpe; and aunt of many nieces.  Janet was loved by her family...

Maria Isabel Gonzales

Feb 23, 2022

Maria Isabel Gonzales of Pontiac, Mi, Age 67 passed away on February 23, 2022. Maria is the daughter to the late Salome and Irma Gonzales. She was a devoted Mother to her eight children: Santana (late Janice), Sonora (Tony), Sonya (Mykhailo), Sonny (Christina), Santiago, Santos, Santina and Selina. A loving Grandmother to 25 Grandkids and a proud Great-Grandmother to...

Albert Probert Sr.

Feb 22, 2022

Albert William Probert, 89, of Waterford, MI passed away on February 22, 2022.  Al is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years Loretta (Sayles) Probert; son Al (Rathna), daughter Dawn (Rick); grandchildren, Sarah (Brent), Jason, Lee (Jennifer), Sujaya (Pathiban) and Sandya (Eric); great grandchildren, Sophia, Evelyn, Arianna, Savita, Dhea, Jyothi, Nathan and Shaun; great grandpups, Walter, Bowie, Lulu,...

Laura Kathryn Hurst

Feb 22, 2022

Laura Kathryn Hurst, 34, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Royal Oak Beaumont hospital. She was born January 21, 1988 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kathryn Spearin Hurst and James E. Hurst.

Laura graduated from Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona in 2006 where she worked with the Best Buddies program, Relay for Life and NotMyKid.org....

Frank Arthur Whiton

Feb 21, 2022

Frank Arthur Whiton; of Orion, Michigan; passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, February 21, 2022 after a four year battle with lung cancer. Frank is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara (Avery) Whiton; daughters Jessica (Bill) Whiton and Stephanie (Ryan) Whiton; and two grandchildren, Barrett and Adrian Staples.  He is also survived by his mother...

Edward R. Thorpe

Feb 20, 2022

Edward Ray Thorpe; of Oxford; age 77; passed away on February 20, 2022.  Ed is the beloved husband of Treasa Thorpe for 49 years; loving father of Benjamin Beau Thorpe; loving grandfather of Jamel, Bria, Benjamin Beau Jr., Celia and Baby; dear brother of Janice (Frank) Moore, Lana Tomlin, Hope Murray, Sue (Doug) Herrick and Debbie Thorpe; and uncle...

Brenda Kay Nelder

Feb 19, 2022

Brenda Kay Nelder; of Oxford; age 63; passed away on February 19, 2022.  Brenda is the beloved wife of David Roy Nelder for 44 years; loving mother of Daniel (Mandy) Nelder and Alex (Kelsey) Nelder; and the loving grandmother of Timothy, Ayden, Patrick, Samuel and Greylynn.  She is also the dear sister of Kevin (Darlene) Knoll, Karen (Russell) Kleinhans...

John Robert Whinham

Feb 17, 2022

John Robert Whinham; of Rochester Hills; age 63; passed away on February 17, 2022.  John is the beloved husband of Diane (Miner) Whinham, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.  He is the loving father of Elizabeth Whinham (Raye McGee) and Jack Whinham; loving son of John W. Whinham and the late Marie (Blount) Whinham; dear brother of...