Merle Lloyd Whittaker, 85 of Oxford, passed away September 21, 2022. Beloved husband of Alta (Barker) for 62 years; loving father of Michele (Gary) Skelton and Theresa (the late Scott) Post; dear Papa of Sandra (James) McCabe, Sarah Skelton, Melissa Skelton, and Lydia Post. Preceded in death by his brother, Milton (Betty) Whittaker, his brothers […]
We are sad to announce the passing of Denise “Dee” Knowlton. She died at the age of 73. Denise was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was born to Cornelius and Veronica Michaels in Highland Park, Michigan. Denise attended Cass City High School, Oakland Community College, and Oakland University where she studied business. Denise […]
Lifelong Lake Orion resident Kay Hoffman passed away last week following a long illness on Aug. 29, 2022. Born on May 23, 1942, Kay was 80 when she passed. She was the beloved wife of the late Glen Hoffman, mother of Kristi Hoffman (Gene) Spear and Lori Hoffman. Meme Kay to Bradley (Ann) Spear, […]
Wendy Sharpe Taggart, 71, resident of Traverse City, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1951. Wendy led a vibrant, passionate life. Her family and friends will forever remember her radiant smile, welcoming spirit and constant desire to spend time with […]
Elaine Adams, former Lake Orion resident passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 23, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Oxford. She was 96 years old. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Bill Adams. She was the cherished mother of Pam (Den) Rulason of Lake Orion, Todd (Gina) […]
Former Oxford resident Patrick Mapley Downing of Rogers City passed away unexpectedly at home on July 23, 2022. He was 59. He was born April 23, 1963 in Pontiac to James and Constance (Mapley) Downing. Pat graduated from Oxford High School in 1981. On November 18, 2018 he married the love of his life, Stephanie […]
Former Oxford resident Roger Miller passed on July 26, 2022 after a long struggle with atherosclerosis. A gifted Oxford High School athlete, he competed in professional baseball, collegiate football and semi-pro basketball. In an October 1967 Oxford Leader article, it was reported, “He’s (Roger is) now the property of the Cleveland Indians. This week […]
Barbara Mae Bowerman, 90, of Spruce passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center – Alpena. Barb was born January 26, 1932, in Oxford, MI to the late Frank and Pearl (Danforth) Kessler. Barb worked as John DeLorean’s secretary at Pontiac Motors for 14 years prior to she and her husband Burt owning […]
Gregory B. Fisher of Metamora passed away on August 14, 2022. He was 68-years-old. Greg is the loving husband of Bonnie for 44 years; loving dad of Bruce (Jeanette), Nick (Brooke) and Bryan; loving grandpa of Ryan, Jeremy, Shayla, Ashley, MaKayla and Carter; and dear brother of Peggy (Jim) Perry and Linda Mickens. He was […]
Chadwick Daniel Billgren of Houghton Lake passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2022. He was 37 years old. Chad is the grandson of the late Howard Mersino and Shiela Mersino; son of Daniel Clair Billgren and Kimberly Billgren; and brother of Paul Nelson and his wife, Jackie. He is also survived by his fiancée Ashley […]