Wilfred (Bill) Cortis, age 75, passed away peacefully in Durango, Colorado, on July 8, 2024. He received exceptional care at McLaren Oakland Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation and Junction Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center after suffering a stroke in 2020. Bill was born August 19, 1948 in Pontiac, Michigan to Wilfred and Marjorie Cortis. He […]
Hilmer “Bunty” Howe, age 100, passed away on July 3, 2024. Hilmer was born on Jan. 11, 1924 in Fordville, North Dakota. He is survived by his two grandchildren William Howe and Michelle Cloutier, great-grandchildren Joshua, Jacob, Isabella and Mark and son-in-law Ray Horn. He is preceded in death by his wife Irene Howe, son […]
Orville “Larry” Kelly of Lake Orion, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Larry is the devoted husband of Dawn; and the loving father of Jason, Siobhan, Amanda, Shannon and Mark. He is blessed with seven grandchildren, Aleyah, Hailey, Maria, Zander, Julian, Nathan, and Evan; as well as one great grandchild, Kashtyn; and […]
Deborah (Debbie) Leigh Blankenship (née Mahnke) July 9, 1954 – June 29, 2024 On June 29, 2024, peacefully surrounded by loved ones and friends, Debbie made her final transition. A woman who touched many hearts, she was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, nurse, artist, and loving friend to many. Debbie is predeceased by her […]
Waldon Roland Streight, 91, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024. Waldon is survived by his children Linda (Mark) Moran, Janet (Ken) Kobos and Richard (Summer) Streight; grandchildren, Jacquline, Kaitlyn, Zachary and Mason; great-grandson Jacob; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Gladys “Sue” Streight. (AKA: Waldon “Wrangler”). Waldon […]
Elaine Ann Leonard, age 91, of Lake Orion, passed away on July 2, 2024 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her husband Ronald of 60 years, and her three sons: the late Ronald (Michele Labadie) Leonard, David (Anita) Leonard, and Alan (Kimberly) Leonard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, […]
Gerald “Jerry” Johnsen of Rochester Hills went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2024 at the age of 85. Jerry was born on June 29, 1939 in West Nyack, New York to the late William and Lydia Johnsen. He was the youngest of three children, preceded in death by his siblings Robert […]
Elaine Ann Leonard, age 91, of Lake Orion, passed away on July 2, 2024 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She is survived by her husband Ronald of 60 years, and her three sons: the late Ronald (Michele Labadie) Leonard, David (Anita) Leonard, and Alan (Kimberly) Leonard. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, […]
William “Bill” Peter Olson, age 87, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2024. Bill leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife Kareen L. Olson; loving children, Billy (Natalie) Olson and Pam (Mike) Woloson; adoring grandkids, Eddie (Holly) Vande Velder, Samantha (Josh) Gudobba, Jacob, Nate and Matthew; beloved great-grandson, Weston […]
Paul La Verne Walker of Orion Township died on June 5, 2024 at McLaren Oakland Hospital after a fall in his home. Born July 11, 1942, he was 81 years old. He is survived by his sister Pamela Taxe and his two children, Christopher Walker and Lindsey Johnston. Paul was the very model of an […]