Sue Smith, age 70, was born October 30, 1953 and passed away on February 28, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Rod Smith; her son Mike (Angela) Manausa; grandkids Donivan and Madison Manausa; her siblings: Doug and Donna Mann, Dorthy Borgne, Dick and Ginny Mann; and Rod’s siblings: Rick and […]
Marian Medler, 98, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on Feb. 17, 2024. She was born to parents Daniel and Eula Abbey, in 1925, in Michigan. Marian graduated from Lake Orion High School and went on to study Education at Central Michigan University (Bachelors degree) and University of Michigan (Masters degree). Marian worked as a […]
We are heartbroken to share the sudden passing of our father, Michael Chester Szymczak, on Jan. 18, 2024. He was a loving father, Jaja (grandfather), brother, son, and friend. Words cannot express how much he will be missed by his family and all who were close to him. Michael was born in 1949 in Bay […]
Roberto “Bobby” Martinez passed away on February 17, 2024. He leaves behind his sons, Christopher and Alexander Martinez; grandson, Elijah Martinez, all of whom he dearly loved. He is survived by his siblings; Rita (Ron) Heady, Santiago Martinez, and Delfina (Larry) Bertollini; loving uncle of Rick Martinez, Tony Martinez, Paula Hopkins, Brian Martinez, Kimberly Kaufman, […]
Lona Hakala died peacefully in faith on Feb. 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Lona is survived by her dear husband, John; her son, Brian (Jennifer) Hakala, daughter, Lora (Christopher) Riethmeier; grandchildren Rachel Hakala, Jack (fiancé Alli Mills) Hakala, Ashly (fiancé CJ Frey) Riethmeier, Paytin (David) Krezewski, Rylan Riethmeier and Ruthie Riethmeier; […]
Carrie Lynn McEvers of Lake Orion, age 51, passed suddenly on Feb. 14, 2024. Carrie is the loving wife of Carl McEvers; mother of Lydia Hanson (21) and her boyfriend Nicholas Fischer, Davis Hanson (24) and his fiancé Jolie Phillips, and Calvin McEvers (7); and stepson Collin McEvers (26). Carrie is also survived by her […]
Roger LeRoy Waite, born on Feb. 6, 1943, passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2024 at the age of 81. Roger is the dear husband of Dianna Waite; beloved father of Michelle (Butch) Cox and Tina (Gregory) Lane; and dear grandfather of Carl (Kayla) Cox, Tyler Cox (Denise Ramm), Brianna Cooper (Sean Mulligan) and Chase […]
Janet Miner, 87 of Marine City, MI passed away on February 15, 2024. She was born in Chelsea, MI on June 21, 1936. Jan graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1953 and went to Western Michigan University for her Bachelor’s degree. She got her Master’s Degree from Oakland University. She married James Miner on […]
Gerald “Jerry” Gortat of Lake Orion; age 81; passed away on February 8, 2024. He was 81 years old. Jerry was born in Detroit, MI to the late Frank and Blanche Gortat. He is survived by his brother Donald (Rose Marie) Gortat, his nephews Michael (Brenda) Gortat, Greg (Jessica) Gortat, Chris (Felecia) Gortat and niece […]
Sharon Lee Adams of Oxford, Mich., passed away on January 27, 2024 at age 79. Sharon was preceded in death in 2003 by her beloved husband, Kenneth Shelby Adams Sr. She is the loving mother of Sindy Taylor, the late Karen (Chet) Losey, the late Kenneth Shelby Adams Jr., DeAnna Riggs, Yvonne (Rob) Griffin, Kevin […]