Frances R. Smokoski; of Lake Orion; age 91; passed away March 17, 2017. Frances is survived by her brother Edward (the late Geraldine) Smokoski; nieces and nephews, Jan (Roger) Frankel, Bob (Vickie) Smokoski, Susan (Bud) Clark and Denise (Warner) Williams; and 13 great nieces and nephews. Frances was a member of St. Louis the King […]
Ellamae Hinds, 73, of Oxford, MI, passed away on March 7, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital after her fight against ALS. Ellamae was born in Tipton, IN, to mother Grace on May 1, 1943. She was the youngest of 10 siblings. She was an amazing and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and friend. She is survived […]
Ronald C. Howe, age 75 of Fostoria, formerly of Lake Orion, passed away March 4, 2017. He was born in Detroit, MI on April 11, 1941. Ron was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He embraced being a father and was one in every sense of the word. Ron will be deeply missed by all […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor A local woman who selflessly dedicated much of her life to helping mothers in need and their babies has passed away. Oxford resident Theresa “Gerry” Milosch, one of the founding members of the Oxford Pregnancy Center, died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017. She was 87 years old. Milosch “She […]
Phyllis Wiseman; of Waterford; formerly of New Port Richey, Florida and Lake Orion, Michigan; passed away February 28, 2017 at the age of 89. Phyllis is the beloved wife of the late Wilfred; loving mother of Trudy (Jerry) Carney of Lake Orion, Tom (Gail) Wiseman of White Lake and Vickie (Neil) McCallum of Oxford; dear […]
Rita Loyola Cole (Craig), age 92 of Oxford, passed away February 17, 2017. Rita was born February 3, 1925 in Spangler, Pennsylvania to parents James and Elizabeth Craig, with 7 sisters and 1 brother. Rita grew up a devoted Catholic in Detroit, Michigan; where she met her husband of 67 years George David Cole. George […]
Kristin Michelle Thompson, age 34 of Lake Orion, was suddenly called to her eternal life by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 9, 2017. Kristin is the beloved daughter of Larry and Sherry. She is the cherished sister of Katherine A. Rayment (Daniel), Jason R. VerLee (Heather), Jennifer A. Thompson, and Pamela D. […]
Joyce Marie (Nank) LaFlamme; Age 84 of Oxford- went to be with the Lord February 11, 2017 surrounded by family. Joyce was born in Oxford and graduated from Lake Orion High School. She married the love of her life, Paul, in 1953 and together they had three children. Joyce worked as a nurse’s aide and […]
Phillip Gordon Lawson, born October 21, 1942, unexpectedly passed away on February 1, 2017, at the age of 74. He lived most of his life in Oxford, Michigan and resided in Gaylord, Michigan with his beloved significant other, Kimberly Ann Komraus.Philllip is survived by his loving children David (Angela) Lawson, Tirzah Starosciak, and Lia (Bill) […]
Sarah Evelyn Vaillencourt; age 96; of Clarkston and formerly a long time resident of Lake Orion, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Sarah Stone was born in Dalton, Georgia on February 7, 1921. She married Raymond Vaillencourt on June 14, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 21, 2009 after 67 years of […]