Obituaries

Nov 21, 2021

Levi Wallace Dixon was born Sunday May 29, 1960 to the late Clayton Dixon and Elizabeth Connolly-Dixon in Baltimore, Maryland. Levi had many passions one being education. He obtained many degrees and continued to seek education long after he received his degrees, his family had a long running joke of telling him he’s a professional student. Along with a...

Nov 21, 2021

Douglas A. Akin of Dryden, MI passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Devoted son of the late Orville and Hilda Akin, dear brother of Wanda Hatcher (Gene) and family to his nieces and cousins. Doug grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, enjoyed big band music, and was a dedicated bachelor. More than anything, Doug had...

Nov 19, 2021

Juan Jose Ruelas Jr.; of Pontiac; age 52; passed away on November 19, 2021.  Juan is the beloved son of Juan Jose Ruelas Sr. (Patricia) and Suzette Ruelas; loving father of Rian (Neena) Grimmer, Raven Ruelas and Robyn Ruelas; loving grandfather of Christopher Rauguth, Molly Grimmer, Ava Manns and Bailey Grimmer; dear brother of Mia (Michael) Zuniga and Brenda...

Nov 19, 2021

Keith Bert Gibson; of Mt. Morris; age 59; passed away on November 19, 2021.  Keith is the beloved son of the late Bert and Elaine Gibson; dear brother of Jean (Dean) Gibson-Saez, Miki Dudra, Jim (Lynn) Gibson and Don (Laura) Gibson; proud father figure of Joseph, the son of his heart; and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. ...

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Arthur Hollis; of Almont; age 61; passed away on November 18, 2021.  Robert is the beloved husband of Shannon Marie Hollis for 39 years; cherished son of Robert Charles (Doreen) Hollis; loving father of April (Michael) McLain, Christopher (Johnna) Hollis and Jennifer (Keith) Ebey; loving grandfather of Connor and Kaleb McLain, Alexander Hollis and Miraqle Burke-Good; and dear...

Nov 17, 2021

Florencio “Tony” Hernandez Jr; age 78; of Pontiac; passed away on November 17, 2021. Tony was the beloved husband of Helen for 55 years; loving father of Lynn and Brian (Shannon); loving Banka to Melina (Liam), Brian Jr., Olivia, Alyssia, Marco and Aidan; adoring great grandfather to Lilliana, Archer, Waylon, and soon to be baby; and dear brother to...

Nov 16, 2021

Josh Owen Polan; of Leonard; age 43; passed away on November 16, 2021.  Josh is the beloved husband of Emily Lynn Polan; dear son of Chuck and Jean Polan; loving father of Kori, Devin, Brandon, Vanessa, Cassie, Alex and Maxwell; loving brother of George (Angie) Polan; and son-in-law of Richard (Laurie) Smith; special uncle of Lea and Alan; and...

Nov 14, 2021

Carmen Gloria Colon; age 76; of Pontiac; passed away November 14, 2021. Carmen is the beloved mother of Glorimar Santos; adoring grandmother to Glorivee and Brendalee Colon; and loving great grandmother of Brandon Spurlin Jr., Elysse Spurling, Gloriana Terry and Alyssa Wilson. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm for a...

Nov 13, 2021

Annie Stefanick Nelder; passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at the age of 94 with her children by her bedside.  Born in Meacham Saskatchewan February 25, 1927,  Annie made her home in Rochester, Michigan where she raised her five children. She lived her life graciously. An excellent swimmer and dancer with a laugh and a smile. Her sweet...

Nov 12, 2021

Jennifer Anne Naylor; age 47; of Lake Orion passed away on November 12, 2021.  Jennifer is the beloved wife of Edward Vincent Naylor for 15 years; loving mother of Crystal Riplie, Amber Schrader, Chastity Baeder, Patrick Joseph, Robert Baeder, Edward Baeder and Alyssa Naylor; loving grandmother of Jack Roper, Madelynn, Elianna and Brynlee Cocio; and the dear sister of...

Nov 11, 2021

Vernon Jay Titus; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away on November 11, 2021.  Vernon is the beloved husband of Nancy Irma Titus for 59 years; loving father of Mark Titus, Jill (William) Haslinger, Joy Titus, Michael (Kelly) Titus, David (Jillian) Titus and Vernon Titus; loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.  He is also the dear...

Nov 4, 2021

Claude J. Oudin; of White Lake; age 69; passed away on November 4, 2021.  Claude is the beloved husband of Suzie of 46 years; and loving father of Adrienne (Matt) Slicker, Nicole (James) Hill and Renee (Alex) Cain; loving Papa of Cam, Jason, Joel, Sincere (Britni), Kiana, Quinn, CJ, Andrew and Lucy; and one great grandson, Kaysin.

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Oct 24, 2021

Mary Louise Smith (Jones), age 72, of Brown City, Michigan passed away with family by her side on Sunday, October 24, 2021 after a 9 year battle with Brain Cancer.  Mary was born December 18, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to Norman and Mildred Jones.  She graduated from Lake Orion High School with the class of 1967.  She married Larry...

Oct 20, 2021

Donald L. Kolodziejczak; of Lake Orion; age 80; passed away on October 20, 2021.  Don is the loving husband of the late Neva of 58 years; loving father of Scott, Brad, Susan (Tim) Lucas and David (Janna); loving grandfather of Justin, Hunter (Ashley), Kyle, Sara (Brendan), Jake, Draven (Andrea), Austin, Amanda and Alyssa; and dear brother of Joseph Gary...

Oct 15, 2021

Debra Jo (Kline) Grout; age 61; of Pontiac; passed away on October 15, 2021 after a battle with Covid.

Debra was born on April 25 th , 1961 to Jeannette and James Prosser in the Detroit area.

Debra was predeceased by her father, mother, brother and sister. She is survived by her husband Kevin Grout;...

Oct 15, 2021

Myrna Madilene Detroyer; of Oxford; age 73; passed away on October 15, 2021.  Myrna was the beloved wife of Dennis Michael Detroyer for 34 years; loving mother of Amy (Rick Martinez) Cicchini, Mary (Jim) Pettinato, Christopher (Alisha) Clark, Andrew Clark and Denny Detroyer Jr.; and loving nana of Kori, Joey, Teddy, Rowyn, Kendra, Chloe, Christopher, Quinn, Taylor and Jon-Luc. ...

Oct 12, 2021

Javier Rene Sauceda Jr., of Pontiac; passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2021 at the age of 36. Javier is the loving son of Javier Rene Sauceda Sr. and Esperanza Sauceda; beloved father of Sariah Sauceda and Javier Rene Sauceda III; loving partner of Samantha Shimmel; and loving brother of Natalie Sauceda (Brandon Scruggs), Cristina Sauceda (Manuel Roque) and...

Oct 8, 2021

Conchita (Connie) B. Brioso; of Pontiac; passed away peacefully at her home on October 8, 2021 at the age of 84. Conchita is the loving mother of Theresa (Paul) Monarch and John Brioso; cherished grandmother of Paul Alan, Mitchell, and Brendan. She is also survived by her siblings Florentino Balauro and Julieta Bites and many nieces and nephews in...

Oct 6, 2021

Gary Loren Sawyer; of Lapeer; age 75; passed away on October 6, 2021.  Gary is the beloved husband of Dee Sawyer for 53 years; loving father of Gary (Shawna) Sawyer and Cody Sawyer; loving grandfather of Chrissany, Alexis and Cara Sawyer; loving papa of Everleigh Sawyer and Autumn Morris.  He is also the dear brother of Nadene (Bill) Muehlmann,...

Oct 4, 2021

Linda Diane Carrington was born on September 2, 1948 to Anthony and Mary Whiting and was their 4 th child out of 7. She died peacefully on October 4, 2021 in Pontiac, Michigan. Linda went to school at St. Fred’s and Pontiac Central High School. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age. In 1965 she married...