Sheila Bushman, 77

Sheila Marie Bushman; of Oxford and formerly of Lake Orion; passed away August 22, 2016; at age 77. Sheila is the loving wife of Jim Bushman for 58 years; and beloved mother of James (Margie) of Waterford, Clark (Diane Biddinger) of Birmingham, Nora (Carl) Chadwell of Oxford and Mary (David) Dean of Seattle. She is […]

Earl Jones, 89

Earl Edward “Ed” Jones, beloved husband and father; passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016; at age 89. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas but lived most of his life in Lake Orion. Ed is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Terri; and daughters, Amanda (Jerry) Narsh and Kathy (Emmet) Estrella. He is also […]

Leonard Sokol, 74

Sokol, Leonard J., age 74, of Oakland Township.  Passed away July 28, 2016.  Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Fitzpatrick) for 36 years; son of the late Joseph and Helen Sokol; brother of Barbara (Ronald) Benning; brother-in-law of Jim (Linda) Fitzpatrick and Susan (Brad) Duggan;  uncle of Christopher, Gretchen, Jason (Marilyn), Christopher, Bryan, Austin (Theresa), and […]

Frank R. VanWulfen Jr., 65

Frank R. VanWulfen Jr.; age 65; passed away July 31, 2016. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Marianne of 35 years; loving daughter Rachel (John) Guidry; and dear grandsons, Ashton and Carter. He is also the loving son of Anna and the late Frank VanWulfen Sr.; dear brother of Elsie (Tom) Plivelich, Linda VanWulfen, […]

Lillian D. Van Dusen, 100

Lillian D. Van Dusen; of Lake Orion; passed away July 31, 2016; at age 100. Lillian is the beloved wife of the late Ross Van Dusen for over 60 years. She is the loving mother of Patricia (Rudolph) Blatt, Ross (Jean) Van Dusen, Lee (Carol) Van Dusen, and the late Robert Van Dusen; adoring grandmother […]

Margaret Ann (Gedert) Bushman, 90

In Loving Memory: Margaret Ann (Gedert) Bushman, 90 of Oak Hill, Florida; and formerly of Lake Orion/Oxford, Michigan, went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2016 Margaret was born July 7, 1925, to Richard and Mary J. Gedert. She was the last surviving sibling of 9 children. […]

Betty L. Paulson, 81

Betty L. Paulson was born March 17, 1935; and passed away on July 27, 2016. She was the dear wife of the late Kenneth L. Paulson; and loving mother of Bruce and Phillip. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Karen) Call; and many nieces and nephews. Betty is the daughter of the late […]

John G. Jarvis, 76

John G. Jarvis, 76, of Lake Orion, passed away July 19, 2016 peacefully at home surrounded by family knowing the Lord’s arms were open for his embrace. John’s life was all about his faith, family and service to others. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Signe, his children; Michael (Debbie), Julie […]

Gail Bartine Leach, 75

Gail Bartine Leach, of Uvalde, Texas, and formerly of Lake Orion, passed away on July 13, 2016 at her residence at the age of 75. She was born on March 31, 1941 in Pontiac, MI to Roy Pearce and Corrine (Perry) Pearce. She married Lawrence T. Leach on July 7, 1962. Before moving to Texas […]

Karen Louise McCollum, 70

Karen Louise McCollum, of Morley, formerly of Lake Orion and Baldwin, passed away on July 14, 2016 at the age of 70. Karen was born October 24, 1945 to John and Emily Atkinson. Karen was the loving wife of Jerry McCollum. Mother of Kimberly Wawiarnia of Baldwin, Kelly Harwell of Arkansas, Jerry McCollum Jr. (Shamon) […]