Obituaries

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....

Cara Reeder

Apr 13, 2020

Cara (Beardsley) Reeder; born April 8, 1943, was welcomed into her Heavenly Fathers arms on April 13, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Reeder; stepsons Cliff, Rick and Michael; and sisters, Jeanette, Helen and Francis. She is survived by her children Jan (John) Riley, Duane and Mark (Dawn) Reeder; as well as several grandchildren and...

Charlotte Kay Phillips

Apr 11, 2020

Charlotte Kay Phillips; of Lake Orion; age 75; passed away on April 11, 2020.  Charlotte is the beloved wife of Charles, with whom they shared 56 years of marriage.  She is also the loving mother of Roxanne Hoosier, Roy Phillips, Ronald Phillips and Randy Phillips; loving grandmother of Taylor Phillips, Travis Anderson, Mia Phillips and Brett Phillips; and dear...

Robert G Collins

Apr 7, 2020

Robert Collins; of Lake Orion; age 87; passed away on April 7, 2020. Bob is the beloved husband of the late Doris Collins; dear father of Jo Schipper and the late Deborah Persha; loving grandfather of Krista (Brad) Garner and James (Michelle) Schipper; and great grandfather of Jacob, Jason, Isabella & Kaila. He is also the dear brother of...

Sharon J. Mccormick

Apr 5, 2020

Sharon Jean McCormick, a lifelong resident of Ortonville, Michigan, passed away on April 5th 2020 at the age of 65. Sharon is survived by her mother; Mary Stec, her brother; Richard Stec, her loving spouse of 45 years; Peter McCormick, her four children; Stephen McCormick (Laurie), Gordon McCormick (Traci), Shelly Oles (Jason), and Jennifer McCormick, and her eight grand-children;...

Claude Westbrook

Apr 1, 2020

Claude “Claude the Barber” Westbrook passed away on April 1, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy hospital in Pontiac, MI. Mr. Westbrook was born, July 3, 1947 to the late Neil Westbrook and Clara Burton-Westbrook. He served in the U.S Army during the Vietnam War, he worked for a short period of time at General Motors and later became one...

Geraldine "Gerry" A Rathburg

Mar 29, 2020

Geraldine “Gerry” A. Rathburg; passed away peacefully on March 29, 2020 at the age of 95.  She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.  She was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio by her parents Martin and Anna Gunderson.  She had one sister Roberta (Bert) Shaffer.  It was in Youngstown where she met her husband, Bill.  They...

Donna P Brawner

Mar 27, 2020

Donna Pauline Brawner; of Lake Orion; born July 30, 1920, went to be with the Lord on March 27, 2020. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband Zollie Alonzo Brawner. She is survived by Janet Barley (David), William Brawner (Cindy) and Martha, her caregiver for the past 26 years; daughter in law Carol (Gregory); grandchildren, Adam, Sean,...

Helen Yvonne Lewis

Mar 27, 2020

Helen Yvonne Lewis went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 27, 2020 at age 85, after a long battle with Vascular Dementia. She is survived by her loving husband Jack of 68 years; sons, Biff (Lynn) Lewis, Rhett (Blanca) Lewis; 7 grandchildren, John, Danielle, Annie, Brian, Cyndi, Helen Janette, and Kevin; 14 great grandchildren, 4...

James Charles Whittenberg

Mar 24, 2020

Jim passed away March 24, 2020 a t the age of 86. Loving husband to Audrey (Bleau), caring father to Darcy (Matt) and Jimmy (Kris), proud Papa of Raymond, Casey and Tyler. Jim worked in many different areas over his lifetime with the majority of his career spent as owner/operator of J&A Spring Rebuilders with his wife Audrey. He...