Janet Marie Overley, of Oxford, passed away on May 7, 2019. She was 75. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Overley, parents, Andrew and Edith Miholek. Also preceded in death by her special sister, Rosemary Valentine. Janet was a special aunt to Russell and Christine Valentine, and their children, Elise, Zachary, and […]
Ronald L. Strong, of Oxford, passed away on April 21, 2019. He was 76. Ron was the beloved husband of Sue for 38 years; loving brother of Mabel (Tom) Neddermeyer; loving stepfather of David F. (Jan) Hickman and his children Trinity Hickman, Adam Hickman and many grandchildren; Tammy (Johnny) Casanova; and Rick (Vicki) Hickman, and […]
A man whose name was synonymous with quality portrait photography for 20 years passed away on Tuesday, April 23. Melvin Pawlaczyk died at the age of 82. From 1983 until his retirement in 2003, Pawlaczyk, who went by Mel Pawl, owned and operated Mel Pawl and Co. Photographers in downtown Oxford. His studio was originally […]
Patricia (Patty) Ann Kukla, completed her earthly journey on Monday, April 15, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 72. She was intelligent, warm, beautiful, generous, loving and happy until the very end. She formed deep and lifelong friendships with so many schoolmates, fellow congregants, neighbors and teaching colleagues. A Born […]
Robert John Strong, a longtime resident of Leonard, passed away on March 31, 2019 surrounded by his beloved family. He was 79. He was born Feb. 22, 1940, the son of Milward and Evelyn (Johnston) Strong in Leonard. Robert married his beloved wife Nancy (Schook) on May 19, 1961 at Leonard Methodist Church. He worked […]
Donald “Joe” Boushelle, of Metamora, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019. He was 72. He was surrounded by his family at Flint McLaren Hospital. Joe was born on Nov. 17, 1946. He was the son of the late Donald F. Boushelle and Tyyne Maria Olkkonen. Joe served his country courageously as an Air Force […]
Emily Jane Ratkowiak, of Posen and formerly of Oxford, entered eternal peace on March 6, 2019. She was 89 She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Stanley and Rose Wozniak in Posen. Emily was a longtime member of St. Joseph’s Church in Lake Orion and St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen, and […]
Shelia Marie Emery, of Lake City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. She was 59. Shelia was born on Aug. 9, 1959 in Pontiac to Robert and Florence (Weider) Duncan. She was raised and attended school in the Oxford area, until a chance encounter with her brother’s co-worker led to over 38 years […]
Glenn Duane Rohder, of Lake Orion, passed away from a brief battle with cancer (mesothelioma) on March 18, 2019. He was 74. Glenn is survived by his companion, Patricia Marvar of Lake Orion; his son, Barry (Bridgette) Rohder of Woodbine, MD; his daughter, Lesley (Paul) Rotole of Lake Orion; and his grandchildren, Christina, Paul, Austin, […]
Richard Luhr Medaugh, of Oxford Village, passed away peacefully in the company of his family at his home on Saturday, March 9, 2019. He was 85. Mr. Medaugh was the son of the late Russell Luhr and Angela Medaugh. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Delores, brother John and sister-in-law Mary. He […]