Obituaries

Charles Graves

Jan 15, 2020

Charles Graves; of Pontiac; age 75; passed away January 15, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with a gathering hour starting at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, 15 Mark Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341.

Rosalind Robinson

Jan 14, 2020

Rosalind Renay Robinson was born on January 3, 1959 to Mary M. Grazes and the late Kato Robinson. She departed this life on January 14, 2020. Rosalind was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted mother, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held...

Ruben Lee Moya

Jan 13, 2020

Ruben L. Moya; of Pontiac, MI; age 54; passed away January 13, 2020. Ruben was born September 3, 1965 in Paw Paw, Michigan.

Ruben was an amazing friend to all and never met a stranger. He was an avid guitar player and musician. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He will mostly be remember by...

Dorothy "June" Smith

Jan 13, 2020

Dorothy June Smith; January 13, 2020; age 86; of Lake Orion.  She was the daughter of the late George and Verna (Norvell) Turner.  She grew up in Lake Orion and was a 1951 graduate of Lake Orion High School.  On June 30, 1951 she married Ronald R. Smith and together they shared 63 years of marriage before his passing...

Karen Loerch-Keller

Jan 12, 2020

Karen Maxine Loerch-Keller; of Lake Orion; passed away January 12, 2020. Karen was the loving wife of the late Bruce A. Loerch and the late Donald Keller. She is survived by her children, Susan K. (Todd) Peterson, Donald B. (Katherine) Loerch and Nancy A. (David) Archer; grandchildren, Katie (Derek) Sexton, Brad (Abbey) Peterson, Craig Peterson, Kyle (Allison) Loerch, Emily...

Lilliebell Dady

Jan 10, 2020

Lilliebell Dady; of Pontiac; age 96; passed away on January 10, 2020.  Lilliebell was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Dady; loving mother of Alfred James (Ann) Dady, Susan Kay (the late Edward) Sutton and the late Janet (John) Booth; loving grandmother of 13; great grandmother of 30; and great-great grandmother of 7.  Funeral services will be held...

Suzanne Baber

Jan 9, 2020

Suzanne Houghton Baber; of Lake Orion; passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, six days before her 93rd birthday. Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband Raymond “Bud” Baber, Jr. She is survived by her beloved cousins Larry (Lois) Rosenberg, Victoria (Matt) Boland of Sturgis, MI, Elaine Onan of Midland, Luella (Wally) Weber of Wyoming, MI, and Judy (Robert)...

Abelardo "Lefty" Frias

Jan 8, 2020

Abelardo “Lefty” Frias of White Lake, MI passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at the age of 94. He leaves behind his loving wife Joyce with many fond memories of their 69 years together enjoying family, traveling and wintering for over 30 years in Texas and Arizona.

His close relationship will be greatly missed by his...

Mariska R. Moya

Jan 7, 2020

Mariska Renee Moya; age 14; of Harrison Township, Michigan; passed away January 7, 2020. Mariska is survived by her parents Rodolfo Moya and Gloria Moya; sisters Araceli Isabel Ramirez and Olivia Teresa Moya; and she is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mariska was born on March 28, 2005 and recently began attending L’Anse Creuse High...

Jeanette Redmond

Jan 4, 2020

Jeanette Biennville Redmond (formerly Peggy Jeanette Milton) answered the Lord’s call to leave this earthly existence on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the age of 85.  She leaves to cherish her legacy daughters Norma Jane Pecelunas of Seattle, WA; Rosalyn Redmond of Pontiac, MI and Marcia Elaine Redmond-Johnson of North Branch, Michigan who was her special caregiver for 10...

Diana Lynne Mora

Jan 4, 2020

Diana Lynne Mora; age 55; of Grand Blanc, Michigan; passed away January 4, 2020. Diana is survived by her parents Omar and Sofia Mora; brother, David (Shelli) Mora  and sister's,  Dalila (John) Mora-Jimenez, Alexis Mora and Jasmine Mora; nieces, Amber (Cameron) Coop, Andrea (Greg) Gochnour, Michelle (Tom) Schmitt and Kirsty Jimenez; nephews, Daniel (Alex) Mora and Cordero Jimenez; and...

Judith A Sweeney

Jan 1, 2020

Judith Ann (Terrien) Sweeney February 27, 1940 - January 1, 2020

Judith Ann (Terrien) Sweeney of Ortonville passed from this life on January 1, 2020 at age 79. She was born February 27, 1940 in Pontiac to the late Gerald (Joe) and Natalie Terrien. Judy was the beloved wife of 59 years to Michael Sweeney. Loving mother...

Norman "Bud" Bass Jr.

Jan 1, 2020

Norman James Bass Jr. "Bud"; of Goodrich; age 77; passed away on January 1, 2020.  Norman was the loving father of Nancy (Jim) Eckola, Julie (Dave) Dewar and Michael (Kathy) Bass; loving grandfather of Andrea (Aaron) Burns, Laureen (Jake) McDonoff, Erik (Kelsey) Dewar, Ben (Kelsie) Eckola, Rachel (Jacob) Ignacio, Jacob Bass, Sam (Natalie) Eckola, Mark (Hannah) Dewar,  Joe Eckola,...

John E. Broner

Jan 1, 2020

John Edward Broner; age 81; of Pontiac, MI; passed January 1, 2020. John is the beloved husband of Emma Broner; loving father of Cathie Long, Kenneth (Denise) Broner, Darell Broner and the late Victor Broner; dear brother of 6 siblings; grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from...

Kevin Glenn Shipp

Dec 31, 2019

Kevin G. Shipp; age 59; of Pontiac; passed away December 31, 2019. Kevin is the beloved husband of 11 years to Catherine Shipp; loving step-father of Dionicio “ Nicho” Villa; loving grumpy of Sebastian Villa, Gabriel Villa and Beck Schmoock; brother of Kellie (Daniel) Brownheim; brother-in-law of Richard (Alice) Neaves, Edward Neaves, Victoria (Luis) Jimenez, Helen (Tony) Hernandez...