Obituaries

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

Jan 21, 2021

Eugene A. Lewis; age 81; of Oxford; passed away on January 21, 2021.  Gene is the beloved husband of Marion Susette Lewis for 46 years; loving father of the late Gary (Brenda) Lewis, Bradly Lewis, Brian Smith, Vicky (Ed) Grondzki, Wendy (Rusty) Scott and Terri (Kevan) Kuhn; loving grandfather of 17; great grandfather of 10; and the dear brother...

Jan 21, 2021

Patricia Anne Miller of Lake Orion, age 89; went to her eternal home on January 21, 2021.  Patricia was the devoted wife of the late William M. Miller for over 65 years; loving mother of the late Daniel Miller and Pamela (Miller) Caldwell; grandmother of 5; and great grandmother of 9.  Patricia was a wonderful mother and grandmother who...

Jan 20, 2021

After a long illness, Jeffrey (Jeff) Dee Holler, 64, entered into eternal heaven on January 20, 2021. Jeffrey was born on September 3, 1956, in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents Jack Dee and Joy Lorraine Holler. Jeff is survived by his loving son Johnathan Dee Holler, former wife and life partner Velina Holler,...

Jan 20, 2021

Joyce Marie Hadd; of Oxford; age 84; passed away on January 20, 2021.  Joyce was the devoted wife of the late Derold Leroy Hadd for over 50 years; loving mother of Debbie (Robert) Sinacola, Dennis Hadd, Diane Stevenson, Denise (David) Harvey and Steven (Kasey) Hadd; dear grandmother of 9; great grandmother of 6 and great grandmother and Gi Gi...

Jan 19, 2021

Helen Kay Howerton; of Pontiac; age 74; passed away January 19, 2021. Helen was born on December 22, 1946 in Portsmouth Ohio; Helen is the beloved wife of Stanley Wayne Howerton; loving mother of Tina Marie Howerton of Pontiac, Michigan and Robin Ann Boyles of Southfield, Michigan; grandmother of Kwanzel Howerton of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Ieshia Vargas of Waterford,...

Jan 18, 2021

Frank D. Harper; of Lake Orion; born June 11, 1948; passed away January 18, 2021 from Covid related complications.  Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Connie; son Christopher (Celia); grandchildren, Jared, Jakob and Daniel; his brothers, Johnny (Kathy), Tim (Linda) and Greg; sister in law Renee’; daughter in law Natasha; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jan 16, 2021

John Eric Pennala; of Lake Orion; age 84; passed away January 16, 2021.  John is the beloved husband of Doris Ann Pennala for 64 years; loving father of Jeffrey (Marie) Pennala, Mary (Terrance) Filarecki, Julie (John) Perry, William (Kim) Pennala and Margaret Pennala; dear grandfather of Charles Ingoglia, Robert Filarecki and Eric Smith; great grandfather of Kendra Doris Ingoglia...

Jan 16, 2021

Loretta Ann Gardner; of Oxford; age 83; passed away January 16, 2021.  Loretta is the beloved wife of the late John A. Gardner for 55 years; loving mother of Brenda (Larry) Shafer, Linda McDonald, Kimberly (Todd) Sutherland, John Gardner, Cathy (Tim) Fox, the late John Wiley and special daughters Stacy and Corinne; loving grandmother of 12; great grandmother of...

Jan 15, 2021

Conception “Connie” Neidrick; of Pontiac; age 68; passed away on January 15, 2021; Connie was born on January 25, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan. She is the loving mother of Kathryn (Alvin) Sistrunk; sister of Mary (David) French, Juan (Dawn) Rodriguez, Elvita (John) Carpenter, Roseanna (John) Mabery; grandma of Kristina Franklin, Timmy, Courtney, AJ, and Alex; great grandmother of Andrew...