Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Darlene Donaldson, born Darlene Bell Whalen in Chicago on March 25, 1936 and met her heavenly Father on September 22, 2019.

She attended McCosh grammar school, then Englewood high school, both in Chicago. After graduation she moved to Champlain Illinois to attend the University of Illinois, then transferred to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo Michigan where she...

Sep 20, 2019

Josiah R. Hicks; passed away on September 20, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. Jojo is survived by his mother Jenna Hicks; father RaShawn Osborne; brother Elijah Hicks; grandmother Jeanette Coburn; grandmother Patty Hicks; grandfather Don Hicks; great grandfather Boyce Knight; great grandmother Jonell Knight; and great grandmother Margaret Hicks. He is also survived by his aunt Haylee...

Sep 19, 2019

Ralph Early Jones; of Lake Orion; age 89; passed away peacefully on September 19, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Ralph leaves behind his beloved wife Betty of 68 years; loving children, Jerrold (Cindy) Jones, Wayne (Marsha) Jones, Patricia (Donald) Davis and Douglas (Lori) Jones; his 9 dear grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. He...

Sep 17, 2019

Carol Ann Landstrom; of Rochester Hills; age 77; passed away September 17, 2019. Carol is the beloved wife of Lloyd “Jim” Landstrom; loving mother of Mary Ann (Robert) LePage, Julia (Douglas) Parker-Bailey and Raymond (Jennifer) Landstrom; dear sister of James (Loretta) Whittaker; and adoring grandmother of Megan (Joseph) Uzarski, Wessly (Tiffany) Parker, Logan (Christina) LePage, Reis Bailey, Drew and...

Sep 13, 2019

Diane Lorine Gauthier, passed away at 77 years of age. Diane is survived by her oldest son Shawn McBryde, daughter Colleen McBryde, son Shane McBryde, daughter Kyla Rigg and youngest son Kameron Claflin. She also had 15 grandkids and 5 great grandchildren. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan and resided in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Daughter of Matthew &...

Sep 11, 2019

Karen S. Zabel; age 71; of Rochester Hills; passed away September 11, 2019. She is the beloved wife of the late Robert Zabel; daughter of the late Donald and Letha Grant; loving mother of Scott (Michelle) Zabel and the late John M. Zabel; dear sister of Kathryn (Fred) Syck, John (Sue) Grant, the late Ronald (Sheryl) Grant and the...

Sep 9, 2019

The Jenkins family announces the passing of Lonnie Wade Jenkins of Lake Orion. Lonnie enjoyed his last full day on earth celebrating with his family, watching football and enjoying the company of family and friends. He passed away on September 9, 2019 with many family members and friends present. Lonnie was born November 2, 1957. Son of Duane and...

Sep 9, 2019

Lorraine Wethy of Lake Orion; was born on November 12, 1936; in Lake Orion to loving parents, Daniel and Eula (nee Comstock) Abbey. Lorraine met a skinny young man, Basil "Budd" Wethy, from way across town who swept her off her feet! Though the distance was significant in those days, it didn’t stop the formation of a life-long infatuation....

Sep 6, 2019

Harold L. Bilbey; of Waterford; formerly of Oxford; age 62; passed away September 6, 2019. Harold is survived by his children, Tim Bilbey and Leslie (Roy) Caldwell; parents Stephen and Hilda Bilbey; and grandchildren Shaylynn Green, Sarah Green and Ryleigh Caldwell. He is also the dear brother of Dawn (the late Don) Carr, Patrick (Bonnie) Bilbey, Stephen (Elaine) Bilbey,...

Sep 6, 2019

Olga Mirakian; of Lake Orion; age 95; passed away on September 6, 2019. Olga is the beloved wife of the late John Mirakian; loving mom of Pamela (Larry) Tomaszewski, Diana (Clay) Dodson, Judi (Tim) Mac Atamney and Jack (Laura) Mirakian; loving grandma of Milissa Louwaert, Jimmie Scharf, Colleen Hartshorn, Brett Dodson, Sarah, Maegen, Christopher and Rachel; and great grandma...

Sep 6, 2019

Guadalupe Cruz; of Pontiac; age 88; passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. Beloved wife of Enrique Cruz; loving mother of Columba (Ron) Lawrence, Rene (Cynthia) Cruz, Hugo Cruz and Gilda (James) Cruz; grandmother of 11; a great grandmother of 12. She is also survived by brother Delfino “Ebo” Chavez and sister Rosie Llano. Guadalupe was preceded in death...

Sep 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” H. Cooney; September 25, 1925 - September 5, 2019 (20 days shy of turning 94). Bob is the beloved husband of the late Joyce; loving father of Cathy (Charles) Trombley, Thomas (Nancy) Cooney and the late Randy; grandfather of Jason (Nikki), Ryan, Adam (Lisa), Christina (Duncan) Purvis, and Alex & Austin; and great-grandfather of Madisyn & Kennedy...

Aug 30, 2019

Cherry L. Nix; of Pontiac; age 73; passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Beloved mother of Larry Nix, Samino Scott, Tiffany walker, Isaac Morris and Raymond Morris; dear sister to Lynne Coleman, Ruby Carter, Charles Walker, Gloria Buchanan and Delise Beverly; and a grandmother of many. Funeral service Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Paul United Methodist Church...

Aug 29, 2019

James Edmund Souvie of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, passed away August 29, 2019, at 38 years of age.  James is the beloved husband of Laurie Jean; the adoring father of Alyssa Winter Elise Souvie (daughter of Carrie Sims); dear son of Marianne Broughton; and brother of Chelsea Souvie.  James's passing was preceded by that of his father, Edmund Souvie;...

Aug 24, 2019

Thomas Stewart McCormick Sr.; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away August 24, 2019.  Tom is the beloved husband of Carol Ann Morse McCormick for 58 years; loving father of Thomas S. (Carole Lynn) McCormick II and Michael McCormick; loving grandfather of Kyrie´, Olivia, Joshua, Kenneth, Kristine and Steven; and dear great grandfather of Ayrella. He is also the...

Aug 19, 2019

Juanita Hill; of Pontiac: age 72; passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Beloved mother of Keith (Arnisha) Reid, Elaine L. Lofton and  Carolyn (John Sr.) Reid-Davis. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, her son Kenneth Reid and her brother Lonnie Hill. Grandmother of 25 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday,...

Aug 16, 2019

Stanley Makowski; of Oakland, age 69; passed away August 16, 2019.  Stanley is the beloved husband of Tammy for 30 years; and loving father of Shannon.  He is also survived by his siblings Joe, Barb, Marlene, Pat and Dan.  Stanley was a kind, big hearted guy who loved his family and friends.  He enjoyed being an Engineer and worked...

Aug 14, 2019

Judith Ann Baker; of Oakland; age 79; passed away on August 14, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Judith is the loving wife of 32 years to Russ Baker; loving mother of Penny (Mike) Hopper, Rhonda (the late Gavin) Haney, Kim (Bruce) Jackson and Dawn (Steve) Bankert; loving grandmother of Justin, Kyle and Brett; loving great grandmother of...

Aug 14, 2019

Morley N. Burns III; of Auburn Hills; age 27; passed away surrounded by his family on August 14, 2019. Morley is the beloved husband of Samantha and their loving companion Zazu; dear son of Morley (Edith) Burns Jr.; brother of Marissa Burns; grandson of Betty and the late Morley Burns Sr. and the late Howard and Patricia Kaptur; son...

Aug 13, 2019

David A. Spicer; age 46; of Pontiac; passed away August 13, 2019. David is the beloved brother of Linda Spicer, Sarah Spicer, Robert Spicer, Carl Spicer and Sheri L. Gallagher. The family will receive friends on August 25, 2019 from 11 a.m. to Noon at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. A funeral service will be held on August 25, 2019...