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. […]
Maureen Kathleen (O’Dea) Litten, 71 of Lake Orion, Mich. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Troy Beaumont Hospital. She passed surrounded by her friends and family. Maureen was born Feb. 28, 1953 to Alyward Bryan O’Dea and Catherine S. O’Dea. Maureen was of the Catholic faith. She was a proud member of the […]
Linda Kristine Kansman Garland, a 45-year Lake Orion resident, passed away at home with family on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from complications of Alzheimer’s dementia at the age of 74. Linda was born in Detroit on November 18, 1949 to her late parents Hans Kansman and Lorna Miriam Kilponen Kansman. She graduated from Farmington High […]
Steve Orasco of Lapeer passed away on August 10, 2024. He was 87. Steve was preceded in death by his wives Beverly Orasco and Jean Orasco. He is the father of Steven Orasco, Robinelle (Laurence) Hill, the late Donald (Jeanette) Orasco, the late Jeffrey Orasco, the late Jamie Orasco, the late Jane Mahan, Cindy Trent […]
Dr. Theodore (“Ted”) Burdette Walton Jr., 83, formerly of Oxford, Mich., died suddenly on Aug. 1, 2024 at home in Grovetown, Ga. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Carleton) Walton, daughters Alicia (Benjamin) Steele and Meredith (Michael) Tongish, granddaughters Grace Steele, Phoebe and Addie Tongish, as well as nieces, nephews, and their families. Ted […]
Charles B. Starrs of Lake Orion, age 94, passed away on August 2, 2024. Charles was born August 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, New York. His parents were George T. Starrs and Mildred A. Starrs (Dobbins). He had two brothers, James Starrs and George Starrs, now both deceased. He is survived by his wife Ann of […]
March 1, 1978 – July 23, 2024 Jeremy L. Wilczewski of Lake Orion, Michigan, formerly of Amherst, New York, passed unexpectedly July 23, 2024, at age 46. Jeremy is the loving father of Joslynn, Jayla, and Jillene Wilczewski; dear son of Mary Ellen (nee Petre) and Melvin Wilczewski; brother of Jeffrey (Amanda) Wilczewski; uncle to […]