Sandra “Sandy” Kay Downey (1942-2023) left us peacefully on the night of September 21, 2023. She joins her husband of 54 years in heaven and leaves this world with a smile, as her impact was felt in the classroom between Michigan and Arizona. Sandy was born on March 30, 1942, to Robert and Gurneth Hall […]
Bud Schaar (L.V. Schaar, Jr.) passed away on June 22, 2023, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s. Bud was born in Lake Orion, MI on April 25, 1940, and for much of his life, he divided his time between Lake Orion and Sebewaing, MI. In his early days, he traveled the country drag racing. Professionally, […]
December 31, 1950 – November 14, 2023 Dr. Steven Laurence Hartz was a resident of Flint, MI from 1950 to 1985; Oxford, MI from 1985 to 2017; and retired to Wilmington, NC in 2018. He was born in Flint, MI on December 31, 1950, a son of Dr. Arnold W. Hartz and the late Patricia […]
Sharon Kay Stambaugh, 69, of Oxford, MI passed away Nov. 4, 2023. Sharon is the beloved wife of Stanley Stambaugh; dear mother of Joel (Kristen) Malkasian and TJ Malkasian; stepmother of Ralanda (Jason) Dugan, Scott Stambaugh and Rich Stambaugh; adoring grandmother of Landon and Calvin Malkasian, Tyler Stephanoff, Gregory Herriman, Kaeleigh Herriman, and Skylar Dugan; […]
Rena Ann Thomas, age 88, passed away Aug. 10, 2023. Rena was one of two children born to the late John and Ellen McFadyen. She was preceded in death by James Thomas, her husband of 55 years; and is survived by her sons, John and Timothy (Karen); and her brother, Robert McFadyen (Louise). Rena was […]
Lonnie T. Horton of Oakland Twp., died October 1, 2023. He was 66. Lonnie was the beloved son of the late Elmer (Jean) Horton and the late Lorraine (Ted) Kimura; dear brother of Larry Horton, Laurie (Richard) Mueller, and Lmer Horton; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. A memorial […]
Cynthia Kay Yelle, age 69 of Orion Township, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023 at home in the arms of her family after a long battle with cancer. Cindy was born June 5, 1954 in Frederic, Wisconsin to Donald and Carol Bengtson and graduated from Stillwater Minnesota High School in 1972. She met her […]
Loretta Lee Pike, “Lori”, age 62 of Oxford, November 18, 1960-November 3, 2023. Lori is survived by her husband, Bradley Scott Pike; children, Shelby (Josh) Lindsay and Justin (Jackie) Pike; grandchildren, Savannah, Connor, Levi, and Caleb; sisters, Nancy (Scott) Gorelick and Deborah Hampton; and nieces and nephews, Ryan, Nick, Jennifer, Daniel, Amy, John, Emily, Gabe, […]
Paswater, Sharon Ann, of Clarkston, formerly of Lake Orion – the Keatington subdivision, died peacefully on October 22, 2023 at age 81. Loving mother of Tricia (Josh) Newblatt, and David (Jill) Paswater, beloved grandmother of Jonah (Anna) Newblatt, Stewart Newblatt, Jordan Newblatt, Addison Newblatt, Brian Paswater, Michael Paswater, Eric Paswater, Kyle Paswater, and Emily Paswater; […]
Carol Anne Stark, 77, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, with her family and pastor by her side. Carol was born to the late Franklyn and Frances Vis on June 4, 1946, in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Grandville High School in 1964, attended Michigan State University and later earned […]