Obituaries

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...

Oct 2, 2021

D ick (Richard) Dwyer, age 69, died at home after a two month fight with cancer. He will be greatly missed by Libby Dwyer, his wife and partner of 47 years, along with many loving friends and family. Visitation and a chance to share memories and stories will be on Tuesday, October 12 at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 111 E....

Oct 2, 2021

Frederick G Dickman

December 8, 1937 – October 2, 2021

Fred Dickman is the beloved husband of Jean (Ellard) Dickman for 56 years; father of Wendy Mlynarek and Philip Dickman; father-in-law to Robert Mlynarek and Sherry Dickman; and doting grandfather – “Papa” – to Justin and Ryan Klotz and Nathan Dickman.

Fred emigrated...

Oct 2, 2021

Charles F. McLaughlin, Sr.

April 5, 1933 - October 2, 2021

Charles “Chuck” McLaughlin, age 88, of Orion Twp., MI, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Devoted husband to Bonnie,...

Oct 1, 2021

Bonnie Jean Davis; of Oxford; age 81; passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021.  Bonnie was born in Springfield Township, Michigan to Darrell and Helen Irelan.  She married Benjamin Davis in Lapeer, Michigan in 1963.  Before her retirement Bonnie was a self-employed house keeper.  She was a very social and independent woman who could talk the ear off of...

Sep 30, 2021

Dr. Charles E. McNeely; of Pontiac; January 14, 1942 – September 30, 2021.  Charles is the beloved husband of Alice Faye (Davis) McNeely for 58 years; loving father of Donna (Clyde) Richter and Alicia Bennett; loving grandfather of Jeremy Richter, Amanda (Cody) Bushong, Samantha (Ryan) Hillier, James Gillette, Stephanie Gillette and Devon Huntley; and dear great grandfather of Gabriel...

Sep 29, 2021

Leslie Michele Caldwell; of North Branch; age 43; passed away on September 29, 2021.  Leslie is the beloved wife of Roy Alan Caldwell; loving mother of Shaylynn and Sarah Green, Arianna, Wesley and Ryleigh Caldwell; dear daughter of Cynthia (the late Mark) Hancsak and the late Harold Bilbey; granddaughter of Victor and Maxine Scram and Stephen and Hilda Bilbey;...

Sep 26, 2021

Carol Leslie Ulin; of Ferndale; age 62; passed away on September 26, 2021.  Carol is the loving mother of T.J. (Catelyn) Ulin and Brandon (Krystal) Crittendon; loving wife of Terry L. Ulin; and dear grandmother of Emery (Walks on water) Ulin and Avery (Don't forget the donut!) Ulin.  She is also  the sister of William Cobb and the late...

Sep 23, 2021

In Loving Memory of Vena Marie Burke; November 5, 1960 – September 23, 2021. Vena is survived by her father Donald Williams; her husband of 30 years Brian Keith Burke; sons, Michael Queen (Jennifer), John Queen and Donald Williams (Lorae); grandchildren, Logan, Taya, and Samara and sister, Anita Williams (Wendy). Vena was preceded in death by her mother...

Sep 23, 2021

Rosemary Osley-Williams; age 72; passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021; residing in Pontiac, Michigan. Rosemary is the beloved wife of the late Murdock Williams; loving mother to Chrystal Westbrook and Staci Osley. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11am at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St., Pontiac, MI 48341. Family...