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) […]

Shirley Spicer, 92, formerly of Lake Orion

Shirley Jean Spicer, 92, died on November 25, 2023, in Bryan, Texas, where she had lived in recent years near her daughter. Shirley was the wife of the late Gerald (“Jerry”) Spicer and the mother of Gerald (“Gary”) Spicer, Jr., Serie Spicer (with her husband Hank Dembosky), the late Stan Spicer, and Roger Spicer. She […]

Ernest Baker, 97, of Rochester, Michigan

Ernest Baker, 97, of Rochester, Michigan

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

Martha Ridgway, 75, of Lake Orion

Martha Jane Allen Ridgway (nee Wern) of Lake Orion passed away with her loving family at her side November 14,2023. She was 75 years old. Martha (Marty) was born March 15, 2048 in Toledo, Ohio to James Richard Wern and Isabelle Lucy Wern (both deceased) and moved with the family to Lake Orion in 1953. […]

Dale P. Sulisz, 59, of Lake Orion

Dale P. Sulisz, 59, of Lake Orion

Dale P. Sulisz of Lake Orion passed away on December 10, 2023. He was 59 years old. Dale is the beloved husband of Laura; loving father of Steven (McKenzie); and the adored papa of Jerry Patrick, the late Benjamin Joseph, and Penelope Marie. He is also the dear son of Ann and the late Jerry […]

Shirley M. Walter, 95, of Lapeer

Shirley M. Walter, 95, of Lapeer

Shirley M.Walter (nee Theunick) of Lapeer, formerly of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully December 2, 2023. She was 95 years old. Shirley was born in Pontiac, on October 9, 1928 to parents Louis and Fabiola (Fitzgerald) Theunick. She graduated Lake Orion High School class of 1946. Shirley married her devoted and loving husband, John, on […]