Obituaries

Sep 7, 2021

Jessica E. Morell; of Lake Orion; age 39; passed away on September 7, 2021.  Jessica is daughter of Rita Petranovic and John Morell; and sister of Annie and Joshua Petranovic and Maria Mateoca.  She is also survived by her aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Jessica was very loyal and fiercely loved her family and friends, who meant the world...

Sep 7, 2021

Judith Ann Van Dellen (nee Bond) of Lake Orion, Michigan joined Jesus at the age of 77 on September 7, 2021.  Born June 2, 1944 in Grand Rapids, MI, Judy was the only daughter of Fern and Phyllis Bond, and the younger sister of Gerald Bond.

Judy married her high school sweetheart, Rev. James Henry Van Dellen...

Sep 6, 2021

With deepest sorrow, we say good-bye to our Mother, Nana, Friend, and Aunt. Carol Ann Ramirez was born on August 11, 1945. Daughter to Vincent Christopher Hefferon and Doris Marie Cobeil. Sister to James Vincent Hefferon.

Our mother grew up in Waterford, Michigan under the watchful eye of her big brother Jim.  Carol had fond memories of...

Sep 2, 2021

Jeanne Biolette Wright; of Lapeer; age 73; passed away on September 2, 2021.  Jeanne is the beloved wife of the late JD Wright; dear daughter of Elizabeth and Jim Boughner; loving mother of Amberlee (Thomas) Ellis, Audrey (Roger) Fassnacht and Scott (Michelle) Houck; loving grandmother of Andrew, Callie and Abbie Church, Laura and Destiny Ellis, Madison and Scott Houck...

Aug 29, 2021

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman; of Waterford; departed this life on August 29 , 2019 at the age of 94.  She was born near Beattyville, Kentucky, the daughter of Lawrence T. Smyth and Minnie B. Smyth.  After graduation from Lee County High School, she attended Crump Business School in Lexington, Kentucky. Eula worked as a secretary and teacher prior to...

Aug 28, 2021

Louis Raymond Major; of Lake Orion; completed his life’s journey on August 28, 2021. Louis was born in the Bronx, New York on February 16, 1933.  He moved to Detroit, Michigan at a young age, eventually moving to Troy, Michigan where he finished his school years.  It was there that he met the love of his life Dorothy Major. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Jorge A. Miller; of Taylor; formerly of Lake Orion; age 49; passed away suddenly on August 28, 2021.  Jorge is the beloved son of Isabel and Kenneth Miller; loving fiancé of Melina Knowles; and loving stepfather of Kristen, Justine and Melina Knowles.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.  Jorge loved sports cars and...

Aug 25, 2021

Leonard W. Britt; of Lakeville, age 68; passed away on August 25, 2021.  Leonard is the beloved husband of Jean for 48 years; loving father of Alissa (Doug) Warren and Wesley (Joni) Britt; loving grandfather of 4; and dear brother of Dennis (Barb) Britt and Amanda Sexton. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Ellen Britt....

Aug 24, 2021

Peter Paul Grabowski; of Lake Orion; formerly of New York Mills, NY; age 86; passed away on August 24, 2021.  Peter is the beloved husband of Judith (Gibniewski) Grabowski for 53 years; loving father of Anne Brown-McDonald (Michele) of Lapeer and Jonathan Grabowski of Lake Orion; loving grandfather of Elizabeth Brown of Davison; dear sister of Loraine Bernhardt of...

Aug 22, 2021

Ruth Ann (Nicholson) Parks; of Pontiac; age 83; passed away on August 22, 2021.  Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Stanley Howard Parks; dear sister of Elaine, Shirley and Rich; loving mother of Michelle (Bob), Richard, Shirley and Patti (Bill) Bone; dear grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her siblings...

Aug 21, 2021

Jill Ellen Bacon; of Oxford; age 78; passed away on August 21, 2021.  Jill is the beloved mother of Tom, Jimmy, Danny (Connie), and Jody; loving grandmother and great grandmother of many grandchildren; and the dear sister of Carla (Tim) Spiller.  She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and June Dawson and her daughter Melanie.  Jill was...

Aug 17, 2021

Bud Hanson; of Oxford; formerly of Lake Orion; age 92; passed away August 17, 2021.  Bud is the beloved husband of 60 years to the late Mary Jean Hanson; loving father of Catherine (Duane) Soldan, William (Diane) Hanson and Cynthia (Mike) Katz; loving grandfather of 5; and dear great grandfather of 5.  Bud was a U.S. Army Veteran and...

Aug 15, 2021

Lowell Jene Collins “Jeno”

Born August 9, 1939 at home in Boyer, West Virginia to Evalene and Harold Collins (deceased). Preceded in death by granddaughter Elizabeth June Marie Collins. Survived by brother Arlos Collins (Lisa) of Hixson Tennessee, children Kelly Davis (Danny) of Belleville Michigan, Martin Collins (Diana) of Tripoli Iowa, Christine Collins of Lake Orion Michigan...

Aug 14, 2021

Harold Rodriguez; age 71; of Pontiac; passed away on August 14, 2021. Harold is the beloved husband of Irma Rodriguez; loving father to James Walker, Adena (Mark) Cooper and Harold (Senaida) Rodriguez Jr.; adoring brother to Miriam (Jimmy) Colon, Silvia (Santos) Bernard, Iraida Garcia, Orlando (Magdalia) Rodriguez, Rosa (Jon) Kwait, Ernesto Rodriguez, Jorge (Julie) Bernard, Marcelo (Milagro) Bernard, the...

Aug 13, 2021

Ramon "Ray" Trevino Jr; age 54; of Waterford; earned his wings Friday, August 13, 2021. He passed at St. Joseph Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest. Ray was born on June 10, 1967 in Pontiac, Michigan to Ramon and Mary (Gomez) Trevino. Ray graduated from Pontiac Central High School where he was known to everyone. He married his wife,...

Aug 13, 2021

Andrea Marie Comparoni; died surrounded by her family on August 13, 2021 at age 41.  She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 21, 1980.  Andrea fought a good fight for years and is finally at rest. She is survived by her parents Alex and Cathy Comparoni; her children Eric, Gabrielle and Gretchen; and longtime partner Eric Weber.  She...

Aug 13, 2021

Jim takes numerous memories with him and leaves as many with friends and family.  During his lifetime, he has lived all over the United States and enjoyed many facets of life.  Jim graduated from West Bloomfield High School and attended Oakland Community College.  He began his work career with the Pontiac Motor Division in 1963, where he earned the...

Aug 6, 2021

Marlon Dujuan Robinson "Chucky"; age 51; of Pontiac; passed away August 6, 2021. Marlon leaves behind to cherish his memory: four children, Diamond Brown, Marlon Dujuan Robinson Jr., Stephen Harden and Josiah Robinson; son of Shelia Robinson and the late Esau Jackson; four sisters, Marlo Robinson, Ronnetria Robinson, Carmen (Andre) Wiggins and LiAna Tarpley; one brother, Mario (Megan) Cato;...

Aug 5, 2021

John Floyd Gorbutt; of Lake Orion; age 59; passed away on August 5, 2021 surrounded by his family and his close friend.  John is the beloved husband of Nannette Luchtman-Gorbutt for 22 years; dear brother of Linda (the late Dr. Richard) Scavo and Barry (Leanne) Gorbutt; loving uncle of Erika, Kim, Alyssa, Alaynna, Chad, Shawn, Alexander, Julianna, Madeleine and...

Aug 4, 2021

October 29, 1960- August 4, 2021 James Kenneth Miller, 60, passed surrounded by family on August 4, 2021. James is the beloved husband of Dawn Miller; loving father of Douglas and Jaime (Anthony) Miller; grandfather of Jordan, Logan, and Lincoln; brother to Joni (Bill) Davis, Jillian Andreatas, Judy (Bill) Wood, and Jennifer (Terry) Kuhn; uncle and cousin to many. James...