Obituaries

Rodger Anthony Nesto

May 19, 2020

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Raymond Parker

May 18, 2020

Raymond Parker; of Lake Orion and Troy; passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 at the age of 83. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Grace Parker; and sisters Catherine and Myra. He is survived by his children Rip Parker, Jack (Stefani) Parker and Cindy Parker Austin; his grandchildren Brianne Austin (Bryan) Turczynski, Brad (Jen)...

Maria Rosado

May 16, 2020

Maria Paula Rosado was born on June 25, 1931 in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico to the union of Daniel Ortiz Montalvo and Monserrate Perez Cuevas. She was a member of the First Spanish American Baptist Church of Pontiac. She worked at the General Motors Lake Orion plant until she retired in 1993. Maria Rosado leaves to cherish her precious memory:...

Jimmie "Sue" Davis

May 14, 2020

Jimmie Sue Davis “Sue”; of Pontiac, Michigan, Age 84; departed this life on May 14, 2020. She was born in Hampton, Arkansas to the late Luther and Irene Walker on March 14, 1936. She was raised by her grandparents Modest and Minnie Foreman. Sue leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy 7 children: Martha Rodgers, Odis...

Edwin "Joe" Joseph Hanson Iii

May 13, 2020

Edwin Joseph Hanson III; Joe was born November 26, 1960; passed away May 13, 2020. Joe is survived by his wife of 31 years, Loraine Ann Hanson and his son Edwin Joseph IV. He is also the dear brother of Mary Clark and Timothy Hanson; and dear uncle of Matthew Hanson, Jennifer Zaraga, Jason Hanson, Chris Hanson, Alex Clark,...

Tommy Lee Curry

May 12, 2020

Tommy Lee Curry; 62 years old; passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was born July 11, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Debra; his mother, Mary Curry-Williams; his siblings; his children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Also nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends. Tommy will be dearly missed by all.

Mary Heather Campbell

May 8, 2020

Mary Heather Campbell; age 99; of Pontiac, passed away on May 8 2020. Heather, as she preferred to be called, was a resident of Wellbridge of Clarkston for the past year. She was born on November 21, 1920 in Launceston Tasmania Australia. She was a member of the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) and met her husband Walter during...

Jose "Tony" Cruz-Mora

May 4, 2020

Jose Antonio Cruz-Mora; known to family and friends as “Tio Tony”; age 70; went to be the Lord on May 4, 2020. Tony lived in New York but moved to Pontiac, Michigan to be with his sister in 2006. He was born on May 23, 1949 in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Victoriano Cruz and Amada Mora. Tony...

Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite

May 4, 2020

Motoko Fujishiro Huthwaite; passed away on May 4, 2020 at 92 years of age. Motoko is the dear wife of the late W. Ernest C. Huthwaite; and loving sister of Katakazu K. Fujishiro. She is survived by Ernest’s five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; innumerable Huthwaite-related family; and countless relatives in Japan. Memorial services and inurnment will be held at...

Nancy Lee Sheldon

Apr 29, 2020

Nancy L. Sheldon; age 83; passed away on April 29, 2020.  Nancy is the beloved wife of the late Jerry Sheldon; mother of Lorrie (the late Scott) Woodard, Cindy (Pat) Behnke, Jeri (Wayne) LaFave and Kelly (Kevin) Brown; grandmother of Melissa, Allison, Ashley, Raleigh, Taylor, Zachary, Austin and Kelsey; and great grandmother of Elowen, Callan, Arden, Kolton, Primrose, Carson,...

Clemmie Sassnett Sr.

Apr 29, 2020

Clemmie “Clem” Thomas Sassnett; of Pontiac, MI; age 76.  Departed this life on earth Wednesday April 29, 2020.  Beloved husband of Davette Gwendolyn Sassnett for 56 years.  The father of Valerie Johnson, Zina Sassnett, Clemmie Sassnett Jr, Vicki Sasnett-Cowart and the late Edward “Big Ed” Sassnett.  Special son Jonathan Washington.  Goddaughter Ramia Knox.  Special niece/daughter Collia Walden.  The son-in-law...

Bryant T. Grant

Apr 28, 2020

Bryant T. Grant Jr.; of Pontiac, MI; age 87; departed this life on April 28, 2020. He was born in Texas to the late Bryant T. Grant Sr. and the late Mamie B. Grant on November 3, 1932. Bryant leaves to cherish his memory three children: Gwendolyn J. Ratliff, Bryant Keith Grant and Pamela J. (Nathan) Grant-Evans; six grandchildren;...

Carol J Roberts

Apr 22, 2020

Carol J Roberts; age 78; formerly of Lake Orion, Michigan passed away on April 22, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Philip Roberts of Ocala Florida, son Chris of North Branch, Michigan, step daughter Shelly of Manistique, Michigan and sister Janice Beaster of Belleville Michigan. She is also survived by several...

Daniel S Gonzales

Apr 21, 2020

Daniel S. Gonzales was born on January 4, 1973 and he transitioned his life on April 21, 2020. Danny’s sudden and unexpected death was a result of medical complications after winning his battle with Covid-19. Danny was an outstanding son to the late Rita Hurley as well as an outstanding step-son to the late Mike Noskey. A loyal, kind...

Shirley Jean Turrell

Apr 20, 2020

Shirley Jean Turrell; age 82; passed away on April 20, 2020 at the Lake Orion Nursing Center in Lake Orion, Michigan.  Shirley was born on May 7, 1937 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Frank and Josephine Shubert. She was preceded in death by her husband Evart Matthew Turrell. Shirley is survived by her children, Traci Turrell of Lakeville,...

Charlotte D Peters

Apr 18, 2020

Charlotte Diane Peters, 76, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020 at McLaren Lapeer Hospital in Lapeer Michigan and is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father.

Charlotte was born July 9, 1943 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Charles F. and Florida Fretenborough. She was the second of three children, Robert (Sandy) Fretenborough of...

Julia Merle

Apr 17, 2020

Julia Merle, a dedicated Mother, Grandmother, and Comadre, passed away on Friday, April 17th, 2020, at the age of 91.

Born on July 27th, 1928, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the only child of Francisco Muñiz and Antonia Bruno Santos.

Julia married José Alfredo Merle, and soon they decided to move and raise their...

Mary Ellen Baldwin

Apr 15, 2020

Mary E. Baldwin; of Oxford; passed away April 15, 2020. Mary is the beloved mother of Rene Joe Spencer, Lon Spencer, Cherie Poles, Chuck Spencer, Cris Spencer, Tracey Baldwin, the late Harold Stacey Baldwin and the late David Spencer. Interment White Chapel Cemetery.

Lionel Garcia

Apr 14, 2020

Lionel Garcia; age 72; of Pontiac; passed away April 14, 2020.  Lionel was preceded in death by his parents Eulalio and Isabel Garcia.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Virginia; his children Michael (Delia), Marco, Sylvia and Olivia; and his grandchildren Santos, Nicolas, Carlos, Mateo, Leyah, Michael II, Antonio, Alicia, Elena, and Rosalinda.  He also...

Philip James Dehn

Apr 14, 2020

Philip Dehn, age 70, of Lake Orion passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020 after a 2 year fight with cancer. Cherished husband of Elizabeth Lynn (Blum) and devoted father of Patty (Tom) Murray, Bill (Charlene) Dehn, Jeff (Urszula) Dehn and Katie (Randy) Troupe. He loved his beautiful grandchildren Aaron, Maggie, Owen, Morgan, Logan, Evelyn, & Emma....