Sue Smith, 70

Sue Smith, 70

Sue Smith, age 70, born October 30, 1953, passed away on February 28, 2024. She is survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Rod Smith; her son Mike (Angela) Manausa; grandkids Donivan and Madison Manausa; her siblings: Doug and Donna Mann, Dorthy Borgne, Dick and Ginny Mann; and Rod’s siblings: Rick and Diana Smith, Beth […]

Lawrence R. Smith, 87

Lawrence R. Smith, 87

Lawrence Rudolph Smith, of Leonard, Michigan, passed away Tuesday February 27, 2024 at the age of 87.  Lawrence was born the son of J. Wesley and Johanna “Cordelia” (Melinat) Smith in Royal Oak, Michigan on August 10, 1936. He graduated from Troy High School in 1954 and served in the Michigan National Guard from 1955 […]

Joyce Ardelan, 93

Joyce Ardelan, 93

Joyce Barbara Ardelan (Behl), 93, formally of Lake Orion and Oxford, peacefully passed at home on March 1, 2024. Born at home on LeBaron Street in Pontiac on July 19, 1930, she moved with parents Floyd and Grace Behl to a 10-acre farm on Casemer Road in Lake Orion. She was joined by two younger […]

Lona Hakala

Lona Hakala

Lona Hakala died peacefully in faith on February 21, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Lona is survived by her dear husband, John; her son, Brian (Jennifer) Hakala, daughter, Lora (Christopher) Riethmeier; grandchildren Rachel Hakala, Jack (fiancé Alli Mills) Hakala, Ashly (fiancé CJ Frey) Riethmeier, Paytin (David) Krezewski, Rylan Riethmeier and Ruthie Riethmeier; […]

Donald J. Henry, 57

Donald J. Henry, 57

Donald Joseph Henry, 57, of Romeo, MI passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024. He was peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after complications with diabetes. Don was born on April 15, 1966 in Clawson, MI to James and Beverly Henry.  Don was a fun-loving husband and father who cherished every moment he spent with his […]

Fayth E. Danforth

Fayth E. Danforth

Fayth E. Danforth departed to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, February 9, 2024 after a long fight with many health issues. In the end, pneumonia got the best of her and Fayth died surrounded by family quietly and cloaked in the Lord’s Prayer. Fayth is survived by her husband of 67 […]

Steve Garretson, 79

Steve Garretson, 79

Steve Garretson – fierce love and faith. That is the best way to characterize Steve Garretson. Family and friends will sincerely miss him after he lost his hard-fought battle with ALS on Jan. 23, 2024. Steve was a humble man who began his journey in West Virginia and moved to Michigan at age 18. He […]

Donald James Sumner

Donald James Sumner

In profound sorrow we bid farewell to Donald James Sumner, a beacon of strength and love in our lives. He abruptly departed this world on January 30th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and cherished memories. As a devoted husband, father, grandparent, and pillar of his community, he poured his time and energy […]

Sharon Lee Adams, 79

Sharon Lee Adams, 79

Sharon Lee Adams; of Oxford; passed away on January 27, 2024; age 79. Sharon was preceded in death in 2003 by her beloved husband, Kenneth Shelby Adams Sr. She is the loving mother of Sindy Taylor, the late Karen (Chet) Losey, the late Kenneth Shelby Adams Jr., DeAnna Riggs, Yvonne (Rob) Griffin, Kevin Howard Adams […]

Marlin Edward Marshall, 96

Marlin Edward Marshall, 96

Our beloved father, Marlin Edward Marshall, passed away in Ringgold, Georgia, on January 22, 2024, at the age of 96. He was a blessing in the lives of all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.Born on October 11, 1927, he spent his early childhood in Bedford, Indiana, before his family moved to […]