Larry Thomas King passed peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family by his side. Heaven has gained an angel with his passing. He was born in Pontiac, Mich., on October 25, 1953. Larry lived in Lake Orion for over 70 years and retired from GM Truck and Bus. He is […]
Marlene Hendrix of Lake Orion, age 86, passed away on Sept 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 […]
Richard L. Hottman Sr. of Lake Orion passed away on September 8, 2024. He was 90 years old. 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) Hottman Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottman, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) […]
Leslie Rose of Lake Orion, Mich., passed away suddenly from natural causes in Traverse City, Mich., on Friday, Sept. 13. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pasty Harold; her father, George Harold; and her nephew, Shawn Grimes. Leslie is survived by her husband, David Rose, and their four children: Robert (Amber Woodworth) Rose, […]
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 […]
Juan U. Castro passed away surrounded by his immediate family on Sept. 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 […]
Milford Richard Parrish, “Rick”, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2024, in Marlette, Mich. Born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Detroit, Rick’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of generosity, friendliness and a profound sense of faith that guided him every step of the way. Rick is survived by his loving wife […]
Patricia Lee Bayes Lovett, 71, born Sept. 23, 1952, to parents Leroy and Patricia Bayes of Royal Oak, Michigan, was called home Sept. 1, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana, after a 12-year long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Richard Lovett, leaving behind her children Jason, Siobhan and Sabrina; her siblings, Gaythel Courtois, […]
Richard Hottmann Sr, a lifelong resident of Lake Orion, died Sunday, Sept. 8 at the age of 90. Arrangements have not been made yet. Contact Sparks Griffin Funeral Home in Lake Orion through their website or by phone on Wednesday for arrangement details. Online: sparksgriffin.com. Phone: 248-693-8336.
Yvonne Estelle Gonda, age 87, died peacefully at home on Sept. 2, 2024, surrounded by loving family. She is predeceased by her parents, Edmund Joseph and Estelle Surprenant, her sister Shirley Porter, her brother-in-law, Benjamin Aste and her in-laws Mary and Andrew Gonda. Yvonne is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Roger L. […]