Ronald Harry Leonard, age 89, of Lake Orion, passed away on March 7, 2025. Ronald was the loving father of David (Anita) Leonard, Alan (Kimberly) Leonard, and the late Ronald Leonard (Michele Labadie). He is also survived by 11 grandchildren: Amanda, Anna, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, Matthew, Andrew, Felicity, Ronnie, Braeden, Luciana, and Brody; and one great-granddaughter, […]
Alvin William Herbert, Jr. of Lake Orion, Michigan, formerly of Des Plaines and Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. He was 84 years old. Beloved husband of Mari for 59 years; loving father of Sherri (Brian) Kappler and Scott (Kim) Herbert; proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Paige, Billy and Andie; and […]
June 12, 1943 – Feb. 5, 2025 Patricia Elizabeth Hartwick passed away from complications from a short illness on Feb. 5, 2025. She was 81 years old. Pat lived in the Oxford/Lake Orion area her entire life. She loved life and fiercely loved her family and her adopted dog Remi. She enjoyed rides “Up North”, […]
Chad Lord of Lake Orion passed away at home on Feb. 17, 2025. He was 44 years old. Chad is the beloved son of Jimmy and Sandra (Fransen) Lord of Lake Orion; the dear brother of Anthony “Tony” Lord of Clarkston and Jimmy Lord Jr. of Harrison Township; and uncle of John Lord of Hodgenville. […]
Beverly Morris passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Beatrice Robson and Frederick Robson. Beverly’s early years were shaped by resilience and adaptability. At just five years old, she experienced the loss of her father, a profound change that led her mother to […]
Betty Sue Adler of Lake Orion passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 77. Betty was born on March 20, 1947 in Pontiac, Michigan to Robert and Helen Davis. She was the wife of Bobby for 52 years; mother of Lauraie (late Brent) Carr and Sonya (Russell) Majors; grandma of Ross (Rydia) […]
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Betty Jean Watterworth announces her passing on Feb. 16, 2025 at the age of 94. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Bradley and John; her grandchildren, Brett Watterworth, Brooke Parsons, Brandon Watterworth, Brittany Miller, Kyle Watterworth, Bethany Codrean, Bradley Watterworth, […]
James “Jim” Roy Recknagel, 83, of Lake Orion, Michigan passed away on January 29, 2025. Born on July 23, 1941, in Lake Orion, Michigan, he was the son of the late Roy and Mary Recknagel. Jim was a proud graduate of Lake Orion High School, Class of 1959. A Master Carpenter, he had a remarkable […]
Guadalupe Del Real, of Lake Orion, passed away February 9, 2025 after a brief illness at the age of 97. Guadalupe (Lupe) was the beloved husband of the late Amelia for 70 years. He was the dear father of George (Delma), Ray (the late Karen), Sally Ann Rudy, Rick (Barb), Cindy (Bob) Mahan, Rod, Melannie […]
Judith Anne (Eckert) Hart of Lake Orion passed away on February 4, 2025 at the age of 76. She was predeceased by her parents, Jean and William Eckert and brother Bill. She is survived by children Sheri Hart, Michael (Mary) Hart, granddaughter Heather Hart and sister Nancy (Todd) Doyle. Judy was an elementary teacher for […]