Obituaries

Jan 20, 2022

LOUISE MAE NIELSEN

Louise Mae Nielsen (Mom, Grandma. MaMa, Grandmama), age 96, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, in Troy, MI with her family nearby.

She was born August 20,1925 in Churches Ferry, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Lawrence M. Carlson and Mabel Carlson (Thompson) and later Sievert...

Jan 20, 2022

Linda Lee Nixon; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away on January 20, 2022.  Linda was the beloved wife of the late Lance R. Nixon; loving mother of Lori (Robert) Hardt, Lisa Nixon Doane and Lynette Nixon; loving grandmother of Cassidy (Nate) Ziegelbaur and Madison Doane; dear sister of Joy (Jerry) Mausolf, Robert (Sue) Moehlman, James (Linda) Moehlman and...

Jan 17, 2022

Pauline “Polly” Ellen Hewitt passed away at her home January 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Hewitt in 2005. She is survived by her sons William (Pat) Hewitt and Michael Hewitt, her grandsons Brett Hewitt and Brian (Elyse) Hewitt and her great grandchildren Brady, Bodey, Max, and Reese.

Polly lived in...

Jan 15, 2022

Randolph J. Russell Sr.; age 75; of West Bloomfield; departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the John Dingell VA Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife JoAnne Russell; Children ,Dr. Shameka M.D. ( Alenka) McElhaney, Jonathan (Rochelle) Russell, Randolph J. Russell Jr., Alana (Dejan) Lowe and Alicia (Quinton) Murray; four grandchildren; brother,...

Jan 13, 2022

Teresa Bartoni; passed peacefully January 13, 2022. Teresa is survived by Glenn (married since 1970), Bishop (Hollie) and Matteo and Marx (grandchildren).  She is survived by sisters, Mary Kazak (David), Patricia Dellapella and Rosemary Micu, brother, John Tibaldi, and brother/sister in laws, Jamie Bartoni (Jackie), Lorenzo Bartoni and Clyde Bartoni (Lori).  She is also survived by niece and nephews,...

Jan 11, 2022

Yvonne J. Brown-Johnson was born July 7, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama to her parents Mr. Joseph Brown and Dorthy (Marvin Sr) Lewis whom preceded her in death. Yvonne went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Yvonne leaves to cherish her memories two sons: Morris Henry Johnson Jr (Tramilla) and...

Jan 10, 2022

Sylvia Canales; age 65; of Detroit; passed away on January 10, 2022. Sylvia is the beloved wife of Armando Sanchez for 8 years; loving mother of Rosa, Lynn, Gabriel, Jordan, and Jessica; loving grandmother of Xenia, Leonardo, Gino, D'Angelo, Nelly, Ricardo, Amada, Gisselle, Carlyona, Mia, Julian, Jiovanni, Angelina, Joaquin, Liam, Armani, Jullianna and Liah; and beloved mother-in-law to Raul...

Jan 10, 2022

Thomas Dale Chaffee; of Lake Orion; age 60; passed away on January 10, 2022.  Thomas is the beloved husband of Margaret Ellen Chaffee for 37 years; loving father of Michael Chaffee, Matthew (Melanie) Chaffee and Christopher (Kallee) Chaffee; and loving grandfather of Lucas, Leni, Josh, Carter, Oaklee, Maison and Elleri.  Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Dale...

Jan 8, 2022

Fidela Lugo; 65yrs of age; was born February 13th, 1956 in Ponce, Puerto Rico; and departed from us on January 8th, 2022 in the city of Pontiac, MI. Fidela moved to Detroit and later moved to Pontiac, MI where she would live her last years amongst family. Fidela lived a full happy life as she would light up any and...

Jan 5, 2022

Nash Matthew Adams; beloved son of Jon and Shannon Adams. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. John Carlin officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:15am until the time of service.  Heaven gained a little warrior.  Nash battled myotonic dystrophy.  He will be missed by his Mom...

Jan 5, 2022

Anthony M. Hirsch; of Lake Orion; age 79; passed away on January 5, 2022.  Anthony was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on September 6, 1942.  He is the beloved husband of Marion Hirsch (Mazzei) for 55 years; dear father of Pamela Latshaw (Mike Richman) and Tony Hirsch (Shannon Conlan); loving grandfather of Kylie (Evan) Yuchasz, Ryan and Brandon Latshaw; loving...

Jan 2, 2022

In loving memory of Milagros “Millie” Nieves; age 47; of Pontiac, MI; passed away January 2, 2022. Milagros was a beautiful wife to Miguel Cartagena; an astonishing mother to Maria Nieves, Francisco Reyes and Kasha Reyes; tremendous daughter to Pablo and Maria Nieves; loving sister to Hector Nieves, Luz Damiris Ovando, Iris Nieves and Pablo Nieves Jr.; and an...

Jan 2, 2022

Celebrating the wonderful life of Max Wesley Lee

Max was born July 14, 1928 and was ushered into heaven in the quiet hours of the morning on January 2, 2022, from home, surrounded by his loving family.

Max will be sadly missed, but today we reflect on the memories and celebrate...

Jan 1, 2022

Alnora A. Smith; age 71; of Pontiac; passed away January 1, 2022.  Alnora was the loving mother of Edward Smith, Ginger (Samuel) Rodriguez and Gary Smith; devoted Nana of Nikka Manney, Skylar Wright, Austyn Miller and Samuel Rodriquez Jr.. Alnora worked for the Pontiac School District for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, advocating for tigers and most of all...

Dec 31, 2021

Doris Marie “Dutch” Stauber (Lessnau), of Orion Township , passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2021 at the age of 97.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband Charles Warren Stauber , Sr., and her siblings, Norma Sullivan, Ruth Stefanick, Robert Lessnau and Jim Lessnau.

She is survived by her sons,...

Dec 29, 2021

Leslie Lynn Bliss, 64, of Shelbyville, TN, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. Leslie was born on August 21, 1957 to Rose Ann Bressman and Jerry Burks (later adopted by Russell Bressman) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Leslie was the second of seven children. Bliss was preceded in death by Randall and Ruhama “Betty” Beinke, her...

Dec 27, 2021

Ethel Mae Strzelecki

April 7, 1932 – December 27, 2021

Ethel Mae Strzelecki of Oxford passed away peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021, at the age of 89.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Strzelecki, her mother and father Max and Mae...

Dec 27, 2021

Lidia C. Gutierrez entered God’s Kingdom on the 27 th of December of 2021.  She was born on 7 th of June of 1943.  Lidia lived and shared a life filled with Love and Happiness.

She was preceded into Heaven by her loving parents Victoriano Marines and Ana Maria Mendez Marines, husband Louis G. Gutierrez, sisters Lorenza...

Dec 25, 2021

Richard “Dick” James Callam, 86, of Independence Village of Oxford, Michigan went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  He was born in Bay City, Michigan April 14, 1935.  He was the son of Gordon and Zela (Clark) Callam and was the second of three children.  He married his high school sweetheart Dorothy “Dot” Carroll...

Dec 22, 2021

Karolyn Kay Apple; of Pontiac; age 76; peacefully passed away at home on December 22, 2021. Karolyn was the loving mother of Kimberly (Greg) Phillips, Tammy (Elmer) Austin, Laurie (Mario) Apple and Anthony (Ellen) Apple; Loving grandma "Grams" to Amber, Steven, Chloe, Gabriella, E'LeeAnna, Oliver, Myles, EJ, David, Crystal, Caitlyn, Katie, Tina, Michelle, Roger and Andy; great grandma to...