Elizabeth Ann (Braidwood) Spear of Marana, Arizona, formerly of Lake Orion passed away March 9, 2021. She was 85 years old. “Liz” grew up in Lake Orion, graduating from LOHS with the class of 1953. She is survived by her three sons; Charles Spear of Waterford; Jeff Spear (Mercedes)of Marana; and Gene Spear (Kristi) of […]
Phillip K. Dodge, 66, of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Oxford, died suddenly and all to soon on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1955 in Clarksville, TN, the son of Charles A. Dodge and the late Beverly Devorah Dodge. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sharon (Lisk) […]
David Frederick Cole died March 27, 2021. He was 84. David, the eldest child of Ted and Benita Cole, was born July 13, 1936 in Wyandotte, MI. David’s family moved to Lake Orion in 1937 where he attended kindergarten through twelfth grade at the school on the corner of Lapeer and Elizabeth Streets. He lettered […]
Sandra “Sandi” Edgar, 79 of Estero, Florida, went to join her husband Wally, on March 20, 2021. She fought a long and hard battle with cancer. Sandra was born and raised in Flint Michigan, a daughter of the late Clifton Harvey and Helen Ruhling Harvey. She is survived by her daughter Pamela and her sons: […]
Joseph Louis Savard Jr., 88, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Joseph was born March 1, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Ruth Savard. He is survived by his wife, Mickey (Ann) Savard, son Joe Savard (Mary), daughters […]
Gregory “Hammer” Phelps, age 58, of Metamora, passed away on February 25, 2021. Hammer was the beloved husband of the late Susan “Baby” Phelps; dear son of Howard and Jean Phelps; loving father of Melanie (Joshua) Albrecht and Mitchell (Jennifer) Phelps; loving grandfather of Jenna, Mya, Julie and Matthew Albrecht; brother of Joe (Lori) Phelps, […]
Guile James Jewell Sr. passed away on February 17, 2021. Guile was the beloved husband of Colleen; father of Guile Jr. (Jeanne), Tim (Trisha), Kelly Roberts (Trevor), Loucas Winowiski, Hali Winowiski (Kyle Hill), Chloe Scott (Trenton), Noah Jewell and the late Sean McKellar Inscho; brother of the late Ed (Laura), Linda (Terry) Holliday, the late […]
John David Lagodna, age 63, passed away with his daughter by his side on February 15, 2021 in Griffin, Georgia. John was born on February 4, 1958 in Detroit, MI, the son of Robert and Marian Lagodna. John grew up in Lake Orion and graduated Lake Orion High School in 1976. He served in the […]
Grace Pender, of Lake Orion, age 94, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. Grace was an example of Christian faith and good living to all. She was very gracious and intelligent. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Carl; brothers Rene and Hector; and stepchildren David, Randy (Marie) and Nora (Bob). […]
Andrew Smale of Leonard passed away January 26, 2021. He was 39. Andrew was the loving father of Hannah Smale of Lake Orion, devoted son of Bob and Marilyn Smale of Oxford, dear brother of Susie Smale of New York, beloved nephew of Dotty Boatman of Denmark. Andrew attended Kingsbury Country Day School and graduated […]