Bradley Jason Lewis, born on August 20, 1972, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the age of 52. Bradley earned a Bachelor’s degree in History and Education from Western Michigan University and was a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst in the State of Michigan. He dedicated much of his professional life to teaching special education […]
Margaret Elaine (Jacobs) Nutt, born September 6, 1948 passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2024 at the age of 77. Born in Layland, WV to parents Robert Jacobs and Kathleen (Patterson) Jacobs. Margaret graduated from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI with a bachelor’s degree in accounting while working at St. Joseph Mercy […]
Nancy Jane Carleton Walton passed away after a brief illness on December 26, 2024 in Grovetown, GA. Nancy, formerly Oxford, MI, is survived by her daughters Alicia (Benjamin) Steele, and Meredith (Michael) Tongish, granddaughters Grace Steele, Phoebe and Addie Tongish, as well as nieces, nephews and their families. Nancy was born February 17, 1942, in […]
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 […]
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, […]
Robert L. Garvey of Lake Orion left us suddenly on Dec. 23, 2024. He was 66 years old. Robert is the 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 […]
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 10 children. She often referred to herself as “#6.” Anne attended Lake Orion schools, finishing with Lake Orion High School. […]
Ronald James Gehrke II of Ira Township, formerly of Lake Orion/Oxford and Metamora, passed away on Dec. 12, 2024 age 63. Ronald 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 […]
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our mother Barbara Ann Denis on Dec. 16, 2024. She was born on Aug. 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. […]
Howard L. Phelps Jr. of Lake Orion passed away on Dec. 10, 2024 in the company of family and friends. He was 87 years old. In 1955, Howard graduated from Lake Orion High School and later married Jean Lois Myre, whom preceded him in death in October of 2024. Together, they shared 65 years of […]