Obituaries

Patricia Anne Mcknight

Mar 14, 2021

Patricia Anne McKnight; of Auburn Hills; age 89; passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021.  Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. McKnight for 62 years; dear mother of Bill (Cynthia) McKnight and the late Gary (Darla) McKnight; loving grandmother of Lori Hotaling, Justin McKnight, Jenna (Ryan)) McKnight; great grandmother of Erik Ziegelmann and Tabor Hotaling. ...

Diana Rodriguez

Mar 12, 2021

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Mariana Morales De Cardona

Mar 12, 2021

Mariana Morales de Cardona (lovingly known as Marina); age 80; went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2021.  Marina was the beloved wife of Emilio Cardona Ortiz; loving mother to Lizzette (Bill), Erik, Martin (Lisa), and Lourdes (Fernando); proud grandmother to Lymariliz, Billy, Daniel, Kristoffer, Richard, and Rosario; and great-grandmother to Nathan and Mariana; daughter to the late...

Albert "Big Al" Kassin

Mar 6, 2021

  Albert “Big Al” Kassin; of Lake Orion; age 94; passed away on March 6, 2021.  Al is the beloved husband of Elsie for 66 years; loving father of Vicki (Scott) Ernst; Mark Kassin and Kelly Kassin; loving grandfather of Kayla Ernst (fiancé Cody Bridgewater) and Jordan Waymer; and special great grandfather of Reina Mae.  Al is also the dear brother...

Jean Marilyn Sweeney

Mar 4, 2021

  Jean Marilyn Sweeney (Decker) - January 28, 1929 - March 4, 2021  

  Jean was married nearly 70 years to her husband Charles William “Bill” Sweeney. She is  

  survived by her two children, Kelly Sweeney (Mary) and Koleen Cook (Paul). Her surviving  

  grandchildren are Matt Sweeney, Carly Gronow (Chris), Raquel Cadourcy (Pierre), Daniel Cook  

  and Emily Cook. Her great grandchildren include Harvey Cadourcy (3) and...

Joseph Savard, Jr.

Mar 1, 2021

Joseph Louis Savard Jr., 88, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Born March 1, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Ruth Savard. He is survived by his wife, Mickey (Ann) Savard, son Joe Savard (Mary), daughters Leslie Lewis (Bert), Julianne Savard, and...

Dean Olson

Mar 1, 2021

Dean Olson; August 6, 1959 – March 1, 2021; Dean is survived by his loving wife Dottie Olson of 20 years, brother Randy (Tami) Olson; step children Brittney Lackey & Phil Sprague; grandchildren Caleb, Carson, Aubrey, Elijah, Blake & Enrique; mother in law Jean (late Denver) Jones; sister in law Micki (Larry) Demean; brother in law Dean (Kim) Jones;...

Anthony Gutierrez

Feb 27, 2021

Anthony Joseph Gutierrez; of Pontiac; age 61; passed away on February 27, 2021.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 A.M. on March 5, 2021 at Mt. Zion Church, Clarkston, Michigan. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. to time of service. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Waterford, Michigan.

Ivan Felix Martinez

Feb 25, 2021

Ivan Felix Martinez (86), May 5, 1934 – February 25, 2021, born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Francisca Felix and Jesús Martinez. Ivan was married (55 years) to Catalina "Tani" Bernard Martinez with a family of four children. Ivan & Catalina’s children, William (Minerva), and preceded by Magdalena 2018 (Alberto), Haydee Krepps 2011 (Tony), and Ivan Jr. 2017. Ivan...

Gregory "Hammer" Phelps

Feb 25, 2021

Gregory "Hammer" Phelps, age 58, of Metamora, passed away on February 25, 2021.  Hammer was the beloved husband of the late Susan "Baby" Phelps; dear son of Howard and Jean Phelps; loving father of Melanie (Joshua) Albrecht and Mitchell (Jennifer) Phelps; loving grandfather of Jenna, Mya, Julie and Matthew Albrecht; brother of Joe (Lori) Phelps, Mike Phelps, and the...

Guile Jewell Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Guile James Jewell Sr.; May 6, 1950 – February 17, 2021; Beloved husband of Colleen; father of Guile Jr. (Jeanne), Tim (Trisha), Kelly Roberts (Trevor), Loucas Winowiski, Hali Winowiski (Kyle Hill), Chloe Scott (Trenton), Noah Jewell and the late Sean McKellar Inscho; brother of the late Ed (Laura), Linda (Terry) Holliday, the late Don (Pam), Bruce (the late Bridget),...

Donald Johnson

Feb 14, 2021

Donald C. Johnson; of Lake Orion; passed away February 14, 2021. Don was the beloved husband to Frances Johnson for 79 years, who preceded him in death October of 2020. He is the dear father of Gary (Genine) Johnson; grandfather of Donald (Joan), Scott, Susan and Todd (Marni); great grandfather of 16; and great-great grandfather of 17.  He was...

Grace Pender

Feb 12, 2021

Grace Pender, of Lake Orion, age 94, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. Grace was an example of Christian faith and good living to all. She was very gracious and intelligent. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Carl; brothers Rene and Hector; and stepchildren David, Randy (Marie) and Nora (Bob).

She is...

Maren Vos

Feb 9, 2021

Maren Faye Vos; of Rochester; age 89; passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021.  Maren is the beloved wife of Clarence Edward Vos for 18 years and the late Gerald Oscar Carpenter for 45 years; loving mother of Keith (Mary) Carpenter, Kim Carpenter and the late Susan (Ray) Krefski; step-mother of the late David (Nelly) Vos, Douglas (Jane) Vos...

Ronald Mattson

Feb 7, 2021

Ronald Arthur Mattson; of Auburn Hills; age 50; born October 7, 1970, passed away on February 7, 2021.

His family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Michigan. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Masks are required, and social distancing is strongly encouraged....

Kim Londree

Feb 4, 2021

Kim Valeria Londree (Anderson) (Duncan); Born in Dearborn, Michigan 2/5/1962 to parents Carl Anderson & Judy Chaffins. She left this world peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and friends 2/4/2021. Kim grew up in Lake Orion yet her heart remained at the “Pond House” in Iron Mountain. Kim was a light to all that knew her. She was a...

Dwayne Anthony Harrison

Jan 30, 2021

Dwayne Anthony Harrison (Reid), affectionately known by family as “Milk-Man” was born October 9, 1989 in Detroit, MI to the union of Dwayne and Delores Reid. He attended Detroit Public Schools, graduated from Southfield High School in 2008 where he exceled in band and JROTC then earned his Computer Aided Design & Drafting degree from...

Rob Schadel Sr.

Jan 30, 2021

Robert B. Schadel, Sr.; “Rob" of Lake Orion; age 76; January 30, 2021.  Rob was born on Sept. 25, 1944, to the late Richard G. and Ruth E. Schadel in Pontiac, Michigan.  He graduated from Lapeer High School and earned Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Michigan State University.  After retiring from teaching, he earned another Masters...

Tina Hickman

Jan 28, 2021

Betina Kay Hickman, 52, of Lake Orion, MI, passed on to be with her loved ones in Heaven on January 28, 2021.  Daughter of Dorothy (Harvey) Hickman and the late Kenneth B. Hickman, Sr.  Tina is survived by one brother, Ken Hickman, Jr. and his fiancé, Kim Varga; maternal grandparents are Beulah and Raymond Harvey (deceased) of Wyatt, WV;...

Audrey Marie Whittenberg

Jan 23, 2021

Audrey Marie Whittenberg, age 81, of Lake Orion, passed away on January 23, 2021. Audrey was a wonderful mother to Darcy (Matt) and Jimmy (Kris), cherished Nana to Tyler, Raymond and Casey, loving sister, aunt and friend to many. Audrey and her husband Jim, who preceded her in death in March 2020, lived very full and active lives. They...