Obituaries

May 9, 2019

Jovita Ramirez; formerly of Pontiac; passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Grand Prairie, Texas. Jovita is the loving mother of Connie (Steve) Alvarado and Jayson Perry Fielder; beloved grandmother of Johnny Garcia 3rd, Nicole (Alex) Sanchez, Gabriel Valadez, Sabrina (John) Alvarado, Angela (Chase) Wilkins, Stephen Alvarado, Jayson (Melissa) Fielder, Mariah Fielder, Alina Fielder and Sergio Fielder; and...

May 8, 2019

Demetri McClendon; age 72; of Pontiac; passed away on May 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Loraine; dear father of Tracie, Kimberly, Scottie and Jeanette; grandfather of 5 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 345 Bagley Street, Pontiac. The family will receive...

May 5, 2019

Rev. Bruce M. Denton; age 68; of Lake Orion; died on Sunday, May 5, 2019 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and got his diploma from Thurston High School in Redford. He graduated from Adrian College and married his high school sweetheart, Jeannine (Churchill) in 1972. They moved to Evanston, Illinois...

May 4, 2019

Laurie Ann Johnson; of Lake Orion and Winter Garden, Florida; age 68; passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Laurie is the beloved wife of Jerry Johnson; loving daughter of Dallas and Patricia Ratledge; loving mother of Scott (Maggie) Wade, Kendra Eichbrecht, James (Lydia) Eichbrecht, Scott Johnson, Ann Marie (Terry) Montgomery and James (Amy) Johnson; dear sister of Christine...

Apr 24, 2019

Teresa “Terrie” Cudnohufsky; of Lapeer; formerly of Lake Orion; age 64; passed away suddenly on April 24, 2019. Terrie is the beloved wife of Leon; loving mother of Joel (Katie), Sarah (Jared) Cavis and Devin; loving grandmother of Lane, Clara, and Anthony; beloved daughter of Ray and Jan Heyse; and dear sister of Bruce (Peggy) Heyse, Wendy Gray and Hollee...

Apr 24, 2019

Bernice Irene Berlin; of Lake Orion; passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 at age 93. Bernice is the beloved wife of the late Thomas Berlin; dear mother of Bette (Scott) Irwin, David (Diana) Berlin and William Berlin; loving grandmother of Tom Irwin, Brock Berlin, Kati Dupuis, Brian Irwin and Samantha Berlin; and adoring great grandmother of Madeline Berlin,...

Apr 23, 2019

Paul A. Godoshian; age 95; passed away peacefully on April 23, 2019.  Loving husband of Pauline Godoshian (nee Cooke) who proceeded him in death in 1995; son of the late Vartevan and the late Hazarkan; dear father of the late Carol (Larry) Ragsdale, Janice (Gene) Austin, Paulette (Tom) Esselman, and Deborah (Kevin) Kleinhomer. Loving brother of the late Shakey...

Apr 23, 2019

Dorothy Mae Suarez; of Oxford and Lake Orion; age 92; passed away on April 23, 2019. Dorothy is the dear mother of Ric (Bonnie) Suarez, Steve (Cindy) Suarez and Larry (Darlene) Suarez; adoring grandmother of Kristina, Tiffany and Ashley; loving great grandmother of Greyson, Reagan and Madison; and beloved sister of Bob (Nancy) Zorn. She was preceded in death...

Apr 23, 2019

Charles “Bill” Sweeney; of Oxford; passed away on April 23, 2019 at age 92. Bill is the loving husband of Jean Sweeney for over 69 years; loving father of Kelly (Mary) Sweeney and Koleen (Paul) Cook; loving grandfather of Matt Sweeney, Carly (Chris) Gronow, Raquel (Pierre) Cadourcy, Daniel Cook and Emily Ann Cook; and loving great grandfather of Harvey...

Apr 22, 2019

Wayne Banghart Hunter; lifelong resident of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away on April 22, 2019 at the Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born on November 2, 1930 in Lake Orion to James and Anna Hunter. He took pride serving his country in the U.S. Army Branch from 1951 to 1953...

Apr 21, 2019

Ronald L. Strong “Papa”; of Oxford; age 76; passed away on April 21, 2019. Ron is the beloved husband of Sue for 38 years; loving brother of Mabel (Tom) Neddermeyer; loving stepfather of David F. (Jan) Hickman and his children Trinity Hickman, Adam Hickman and many grandchildren; Tammy (Johnny) Casanova; and Rick (Vicki) Hickman, and their children Ian (Carolyn)...

Apr 16, 2019

Connie Theresa Barnard; of Lake Orion; age 63; passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Connie is survived by her husband Mike of 27 years; children, Melanie (Aaron) Owens, Jenny (Randy) McCloud and Matt Barnard; grandchildren, Carter, Max and Juliana; and siblings, Tom Knecht, Colleen (Bill) Kempf and Tim (Krissy) Knecht. She was preceded...

Apr 12, 2019

Jackey Lee Walters “Jack”; of Lake Orion; beloved spouse of Mary Jean Walters “M.J.” met his maker on April 12, 2019. Jack was a Eucharistic Minister at Christ the Redeemer Church in Lake Orion and volunteered for McLaren-Oakland Hospital Pastoral Care. He also belonged to the Oakland County Sportsman Club and enjoyed dancing. His wife M.J. was the most...

Apr 12, 2019

Bonnie June Zrnich, born on May 18, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Lucille Lundberg and the late Russell Wilsey, passed away at age 77 on April 12, 2019. Bonnie was the beloved partner of the late William Vance. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald; and brother, Tom. Bonnie is survived by her son, Donald;...

Apr 6, 2019

Betty Lou Smith; of Lake Orion; age 78; passed away on April 6, 2019. Betty Lou is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Smith, of 59 plus years; loving mother of Louanne (David) Brett and Timothy (Pamela) Smith; dear grandmother of Jordan Brett, Chelsea (Marc) Pagliuca, Pavin Smith, Paige Smith, Sydney Smith and Olivia Smith; and sister of Sharon...

Apr 2, 2019

Janet Mae Castro; better half of Juan Castro for 46 years passed away with the love of her life by her side on April 2, 2019 in Rochester. Beloved mother of Debra (George) Caverly, Robyn (David) Williams and Marc Castro. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Kolt Caverly, Leasha (Sara) Caverly, Trae Bonds and Zach Castro; and...

Mar 30, 2019

Trabian Duvan Lewis "Tra"

August 6, 1965 - March 29, 2019

Mr. Trabian Lewis passed away peacefully at the age of 53 on March 29, 2019 at his home in Pontiac.  He is survived by his two daughters, Venus N. and Leia M. Lewis; one stepson Terrell (Derrick) Williams; brothers and sisters, Yvonne Brown Johnson,...

Mar 29, 2019

Ruth Compau; of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Howard Haines Compau; dear mother of Gail (Doug) Miller, Tom (Linda) Compau, Judy Bunker and Bruce (Shirley) Compau; grandmother of Rebecca (Allen), Josiah (Sarah), Corey (Jackie), Kelly, Ronnie, Tim, Kevin (Jennifer) and Scott (Francesca); and great grandmother of Catherine,...

Mar 28, 2019

William Dominic Kane (Bill) was born October 27, 1950 in Dearborn, MI to Robert and Patricia Kane.  He grew up in Pontiac and was loved by all who knew him.  Bill excelled at sports and taught himself to bat, catch and pitch with both left and right hands.  After graduating from high school, he learned the fencing business from...

Mar 27, 2019

David Ramos Martinez; age 59; of Pontiac, MI; passed away March 27, 2019. David is the beloved husband of the late Mayra; father of Neftali and Yamariz; and grandfather of 6. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from...