Obituaries

Marianne Vennstrom

Sep 17, 2024

Marianne Vennstrom; age 89; passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 17th 2024.

Marianne was born in Birmingham, Michigan on December 2nd 1934. She is predeceased by her husband, Karl Vennstrom, her son Kurt Vennstrom, and her grandson, Steven Crowder.

Marianne is survived by her daughters, Laura (Robert) Papazian, Mary (Eric) Gonda and special bonus...

Carissa Lynn Anzures-Soares-Rossi

Sep 16, 2024

Carissa Lynn Anzures-Soares-Rossi, age 46, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on September 16, 2024. She leaves behind two sons, Esiah and Anthony, to cherish in her memory. She will be deeply missed by many.

Mary Ella Bailey

Sep 16, 2024

Mary Ella Bailey; of Lake Orion; age 99; passed away on September 16, 2024.  Mary is the beloved wife of the late Ken Bailey, who passed away in 1986; loving mother of Kenny (Carole) Bailey, Sharon Bailey and Joann Wheaton; loving grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 26; and great great grandmother of 20.  She was preceded in death...

Mark William Autenrieth

Sep 14, 2024

Mark William Autenrieth, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was lovingly embraced by his devoted wife, Mary Kay, in his final moments.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Eldene, his Uncle Marvin, and his dear sister Kimberly Guralczyk and...

Larry Thomas King

Sep 13, 2024

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Link for funeral service for Larry Thomas King

Larry Thomas King, Heaven has gained an angel with his passing.  Larry passed peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family by his side.

He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 25, 1953.  Larry lived in Lake...

Jordan Daniel Clouse

Sep 11, 2024

Jordan Daniel Clouse January 10, 1991 - September 11, 2024

Jordan is survived by his beloved son Alden Clouse; parents, Laurie Shick and David (Beth) Clouse; his sister Kristina (Greg) Shick, his brother Brandon Clouse; his uncle Christopher (Liz) Shick; his grandfather Richard Shick; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts and uncles on both sides...

Edward Boughner

Sep 11, 2024

Edward "Ed" Boughner, born September 27, 1966, in Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2024.

Ed was a beloved chef known for his culinary talents and his ability to bring people together through food. He lived his entire life in Lake Orion, a place he held dear to his heart.

Ed was a devoted father...

Ronald Dane Cater

Sep 9, 2024

Ronald Dane Cater; of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away on September 9, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.  Ron is the beloved husband Gayle; loving father of Rebecca (Tony) Krofchik, Dane (Melissa) Cater, Belinda (Jim) Hintze, Bobbie Kelley, Beverly (Dick) Cheniae and Brittan (Barbara) Benedetto; loving grandfather of Rachel (Brad) Bowden, Aaron (Kristen) Krofchik, Lizzie (Eli) Wentink,...

Carlos Robert Martinez

Sep 9, 2024

Carlos Robert Martinez passed away on September 9, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at noon at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Richard L. Hottmann, Sr.

Sep 8, 2024

Richard L. Hottmann Sr.; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away on September 8, 2024.  Richard is the beloved husband of the late Shirley, who passed away in 2003 after 48 years of marriage.  Richard is the loving father of Rick (Deb) Hottmann Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottmann, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) Hottmann, Lori Marsh and Linda Corbin; loving...

David Crites

Sep 7, 2024

David S. Crites of Rochester Hills passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. David was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Glenda Crites, and his son, Brett Crites. David is survived by his sister Bronwyn (Gary) Hintz, his daughter Wendy (Donald) Van Camp; his son Chris Crites (Jennifer Steele) and Kimberly Young; loving grandfather of...

Marlene Hendrix

Sep 7, 2024

Marlene Hendrix of Lake Orion; age 86; passed away on September 7, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer.  Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Donald Hendrix. Marlene is the mother of Donald (Kelly) Hendrix and Sally Hendrix; and grandmother of Emily (Collin) Newberry and Drew Hendrix. Marlene spent over 25 years working for Lake Orion...

Judith Faye Eubanks

Sep 5, 2024

Judith “Judy” Faye Eubanks (née Bowling), 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Bakersfield, California, on September 5, 2024. Judy’s warmth and kindness will be deeply missed by all who know her.

Born on Christmas Day in 1945, Judy was the cherished daughter of Carlton Bascum Bowling and Marie Faye Bowling (née Earlywine) of Covington, Kentucky....

Juan Unverto Castro

Sep 4, 2024

Juan U. Castro passed away surrounded by his immediate family on September 4, 2024 at Trinity Health Oakland formerly, St. Joseph Hospital, in Pontiac after a heart attack.   Juan was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years Janet. Juan leaves behind his children Robyn Williams and Marc (Lindsey) Castro.  Juan also leaves behind his step-daughter Debra...

Harold "Bucky" Sheldon, Jr.

Sep 2, 2024

Harold “Bucky” Sheldon Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 66; passed away on September 2, 2024.  Harold is the beloved husband of Cindy Lou; loving father of Harold (Laura) Sheldon III, Justin Songalewski and Brandon Songalewski; and dear grandfather of Chloe, Joshua and Emmett.  He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Charlotte Sheldon Sr.; and his sister...

Patricia Lee Lovett

Sep 1, 2024

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Patricia Lee Bayes Lovett, 71, born September 23, 1952, to parents Leroy and Patricia Bayes of Royal Oak, Michigan, was called home September 1, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana, after a 12 year long battle with cancer.

Survived by her husband, Richard Lovett, leaving behind her children Jason, Siobhan and Sabrina; her siblings, Gaythel Courtois,...

Angelita Molina

Aug 26, 2024

Angelita Molina; of Oxford; passed away on August 26, 2024. Angelita was the beloved wife of the late Reynaldo Molina, to whom she married in Flint on April 18, 1978.  She is the loving mother of the late Gilbert Carrasco, the late Rosemary Fabbro, the late Arturo Duncan, Irene Marshall, Frances Ojeda, David Duncan and Carmen Duncan; grandmother of...

Julio Rodriguez

Aug 22, 2024

Julio Rodriguez, age 80, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away on August 22, 2024. Julio is the beloved husband of Nery Rodriguez, the loving father of Edna I.( Tony D.) Flentroy, Rita M.( Eddie A.) Rodriguez; Julio ( Shelly A. ) Rodriguez Jr., and Juan C.( Cassandra L.) Rodriguez, and the brother of Tomas Rodriguez, Victoria Rodriguez, and Maria...

Steve Orasco

Aug 10, 2024

Steve Orasco; of Lapeer; age 87; passed away on August 10, 2024.  Steve was preceded in death by his wives Beverly Orasco and Jean Orasco.  He is the father of Steven Orasco, Robinelle (Laurence) Hill, the late Donald (Jeanette) Orasco, the late Jeffrey Orasco, the late Jamie Orasco, the late Jane Mahan, Cindy Trent and Frank Cox.  Steve also...

Linda Kristine Garland

Aug 3, 2024

Linda Kristine Kansman Garland

November 18, 1949 – August 3, 2024

45 year Lake Orion resident Linda Kansman Garland passed away at home with family on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s dementia at the age of 74.  Linda was born in Detroit on November 18, 1949 to her late parents Hans Kansman...