Mary Jane Parker, 86

Mary Jane Parker, 86

Mary Jane Parker of Rochester, age 86, passed away on January 1, 2024. Mary Jane is the loving mother of Cynthia Austin, Jack (Stefani) Parker and Rip Parker; loving grandmother of Brianne (Bryan) Turczynski, Brad (Jen) Austin, Jonathon Austin and Veronica Parker; dear great-grandmother of Paul, Evelyn, Olive and Lily; and dear sister of Betty […]

Simon Lynch, 54

Simon Lynch, 54

Simon Lynch passed away on December 20, 2023 after a year-long battle with cancer. He will be remembered for his determination, caring, and love of family, friends and fitness. Simon is remembered with love by his wife, Lori (Craddick) and his son, Sean; his parents, Pam (Cargill) Lynch and Terry Lynch who will keep his […]

Joyce McCallum, 88

Joyce McCallum, 88

Joyce M. Young McCallum of Lake Orion passed away on January 3, 2024 at age 88. Joyce is the beloved mother of Teia (Rich) Kaltner, Steve (Kathy) Andritis, Darra Young, Michele (Mickey) Kurowski and Kimberly Young; and grandmother and great-grandmother of many. She is also survived by her brothers, Earl and Chuck Bragg. She was […]

Roger K. Duddles, 89

Roger K. Duddles, 89

Roger K. Duddles of Lake Orion passed away January 1, 2024, peacefully at the age of 89. Roger is the husband of the late Marsha Duddles; loving father of Kimberly (Gary) Wheeler, Karen (Tom) Bell, David (Michelle) Duddles, and Michael (Colleen) Duddles; adoring grandfather of Amanda, Jacob, and Brittany; and dear brother of Charles (Judy) […]

Donald Jidas, Sr., 79

Donald Jidas, Sr., 79

Donald Chris Jidas, Sr., born Aug. 29, 1944 passed away Jan. 1, 2024. He was 79 years old. Don is survived by wife of 35 years, Cecelia (Wagner) Jidas; and children, Debra Irons, Daniel, Donald Jr. (Lola), Edward (Jessica), Jennifer Jidas-Oriet and Stephanie (Pete) Weingartz; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many many more adopted children. […]

Margaret McKenney of Lake Orion

In loving memory of Margaret (Maggie) McKenney, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away December 26, 2023. She shared 64 years of love and companionship with her husband, Richard. Together, they raised three wonderful children, David (Kris), Ronald (Brenda), and Colleen (Keith). Her nurturing spirit extended to her grandchildren, Keeley, Matthew, Ryan, Erin and […]

Bruce Jacobsen, 94, of Lake Orion

Bruce Jacobsen, 94, of Lake Orion

Bruce C. Jacobsen of Lake Orion, 94, passed peacefully at the Willows Senior Living Home of Leonard on November 18, 2023 after a brief illness with family at his side. Bruce was born on June 17, 1929 in Pontiac and was a graduate of Pontiac Schools and Michigan State University. He was preceded in death […]

Ernest Baker, Jr., 97, of Rochester, Mich.

Ernest Baker, Jr., 97, of Rochester, Mich.

Ernest Waldo Baker, Jr., Age 97 of Rochester passed away December 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of the late Joan Elaine Bauman and the late Mary Louise Vlasov-Baker; dear father Michael (Kathleen) and the late Robert (Jane); grandfather of Matthew, Emily (Leman), Blaine (Lindsay), Bradley (Monique), and Reid (Ines); great-grandfather of Liv, Elle, […]

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin “Marv” Eugene Whiteman lost his courageous and brief battle with cancer on December 17, 2023, just days following his 77th birthday. Everyone who knew him saw a strong and determined man to the end. Marv leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Susie; loving father of Sarah (Brian) Allen and Amy (Ben) […]

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin Whiteman, 77

Marvin “Marv” Eugene Whiteman lost his courageous and brief battle with cancer on December 17, 2023, just days following his 77th birthday. Everyone who knew him saw a strong and determined man to the end. Marv leaves behind the love of his life, his wife Susie; loving father of Sarah (Brian) Allen and Amy (Ben) […]