Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Irma Flores, age 82, of Pontiac, MI, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1942, in Laredo, Texas. Irma retired from GMC Truck & Bus and was known to all for her generosity, beautiful smile, and love for her family and friends. She loved music and being around people playing bunco and card...

Jan 23, 2025

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Nancy Ann Walkowiak, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at age 76.  Nancy was born on August 14, 1948 to Julian and Eleanor (Ofiara) Gruszczynski.  In 1993, Nancy married Mike Walkowiak and they lived happily together in Lake Orion, Michigan for 32 years.  Nancy took pride in her home and loved the...

Jan 21, 2025

Robert Richard Starrs; of Flint; age 49; passed away on January 21, 2025.  Robby is survived by his wife Heather, and her children, Megan and Tyler Curcie; his parents, Jeanette and Glenn Pankey; his brother Brett (Jen) Pankey, and their children Ellie and Ryder; and his grandmother Ann (the late Charles) Starrs.  He is also survived by many aunts,...

Jan 17, 2025

Keith David Croskey, age 52, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on January 17, 2025. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. with a family hour from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 318 Auburn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 31,...

Jan 16, 2025

Mary E. Hood (nee Jenkins); a loving mother–grandmother–great grandmother–sister– and dear friend to many, passed away on January 16, 2025 at 92 years of age.  Throughout her life she was very independent, holding many titles, and working up until she was 84.  Mary always made sure to tell her children that they were loved with her whole heart and...

Jan 11, 2025

Deborah Connie Beamon, age 66, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on January 11, 2025.

Deborah is survived by her children, Erileasha Welch, Jacquese Fulbright, and Dekeya Beamon; her 14 grandchildren; and three great–grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her sisters, GeorgeLyn Welch, Quanah Welch, and Ronda Welch; her sons, Lorenzo Fulbright and Xavier Berry; her daughter,...

Jan 11, 2025

Lois Jean Lazure, affectionately known as ‘Mimi’, was born on March 4, 1934, and peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home. She was 90 years old.

Mimi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lazure, as well as her parents, Ethel Pauzer and...

Jan 10, 2025

MARIA LIBRADA ORTEZ

Maria Librada Ortez, born on October 11, 1932, in Cleveland, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 92. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Abenencio and Saferina (Sanchez) Bernal. Maria was the beloved wife of the late Robert, with whom she shared 59 years...

Jan 8, 2025

Frederick “Fred” Shinavier, born on May 28, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Allried and Theresa Shinavier (Sams). Fred was raised in River Rouge, Michigan, he later moved to Allen Park. In 1978, Fred settled in Lake Orion where he raised...

Dec 31, 2024

Sharon “Shari” Lee Logan (Manney) sadly passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 67. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a caring and loving soul who selflessly gave without hesitation. Her kindness and undeniable sense of humor lives on through us. Shari was preceded in death by her Mother, Celia A....

Dec 23, 2024

Anne Marie Donovan died at home on December 23, 2024. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 16, 1955 to Priscilla and William Donovan. Anne grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan as one of ten children. She often referred to herself as “#6.”

Anne attended Lake Orion schools, finishing with Lake Orion High School. She attended...

Dec 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard B. Light, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.  Richard left us peacefully on December 23, 2024 at the age of 94.  He was with his five devoted children – Debbie, Steve, Mike, Scott and Bob during his final moments.

Born on October 18, 1930 to...

Dec 23, 2024

Robert L. Garvey; of Lake Orion; age 66; left us suddenly on December 23, 2024. Loving son of Lawrence Garvey Jr. and the late Barbara Garvey; and loving brother of Colleen (Hans) Gudding, Michael (Sandi) Garvey, Kathleen Haney and Sharon (Joseph) Daldine. He is also survived by 19 nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews and by his...

Dec 21, 2024

Marion S. Lewis; of Oxford; age 81; passed away on December 21, 2024.  Marion is the beloved wife of the late Gene; loving mother of Brian Smith, Wendy (Rusty) Scott and Terri (Kevan) Kuhn; loving grandmother of Megan, Steven, Rebecca, Brandon, Connor, Colin and Jacob; loving great grandmother of Deakin, Tzivya, Erenia, Pemberley and Nolin; and the rose amongst...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we are announcing the passing of Frederick D. Griffiths.

Fred was preceded in death by his father Frederick John Griffiths; his mother Jeannine Helen Fuller; his first wife Gaillais Eleanor Langley; his sister Mary Margaret Griffiths; and brothers, James Griffiths, Dave Griffiths and Timothy Griffiths.

He was the oldest...

Dec 19, 2024

William “Billy” Perry; age 31; passed away on December 19, 2024. Billy is survived by his parents William E. Perry and Donna K. Perry; loving brother of Lonnie (Jessica) McCollum and Bobbie King; dear uncle of Jade, Landon, Zaria and Elias and a multitude of friends. As a child, Billy excelled at skateboarding and playing football and as an...

Dec 19, 2024

Larry R. Hudson; of Metamora; age 68; passed away on December 19, 2024.  Larry is the loving father of Melody (Andy) Harvey, Larry Hudson, Christopher (Diana) Hudson and Abby Hudson; loving grandfather of Marcellus Hudson, Lillian Hudson, Taylor (Matt) Hollis, Jake Harvey, Damien Nadrowski, Aurora Nadrowski and Dimitri Nadrowski; dear brother of Jeff Hudson, Cheryl (John) Walters, Bill (Rhonda)...

Dec 16, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Barbara Ann Denis on December 16, 2024.  She was born on August 25, 1941 in Pontiac.  Barbara was a longtime resident of Lake Orion.  She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Marvin Menefee Jr. and Raymond Larry Denis; and her son Jeffrey L. Buchanan.  Barabara was a...

Dec 12, 2024

RONALD JAMES GEHRKE II; of Ira Township, formerly of Lake Orion/Oxford and Metamora; passed away on December 12, 2024, age 63.  He is the dear father of Ronald III (Kaylee) of Maine and Joshua of Oxford; dear son of Sharon Gehrke and the late Ronald Gehrke Sr.; dear brother of Roxanne (Jim) Antczak and the late Carl Gehrke; dear...

Dec 10, 2024

Donna VanHouten; age 84; of Pontiac, Michigan. Preceded in death by her father Clare VanHouten and mother Ruth Caksackkar; survived by her sister, Sherry (Gary) Clark of Auburn Hills and brother, David (Nancy) Caksackkar of Lake Orion. Donna is also survived by eighteen nieces and nephews.  Donna was a Licensed Practical Nurse for thirty some years at Pontiac Osteopathic...