BUSHA, TERRY LEROY of Ortonville, Michigan; Died April 2, 2021. He was 71. Terry was born on July 7, 1949 in Flint, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret (nee: Richmond) Busha. He married Deborah Campbell on August 21, 1971 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife of […]
MARION, CHARLES GEORGE, JR., of Ortonville, Michigan. Died March 30, 2021. He was 47. Charles was born January 26, 1974 in Royal Oak, Michigan to Linnea (nee: Pearsall) Tichenor and Charles George Marion. He is survived by his mother, Linnea (James Robert) Tichenor and Charles Marion; his son, Charles George Marion, III; two brothers, Gregory (Rachel) […]
PURDY, MASON MICHAEL of Ortonville, Michigan. Died March 19, 2021. He was 25. Mason was born August 4, 1995 in Pontiac, Michigan to Melissa Jean (nee: Spense) Love and the late Terrance Dee Purdy. He is survived by his mother, Melissa (Jeremy) Love; one son, Christopher Moreno; one brother; Dylan Purdy; and his grandmother, Sandy Williams. […]
SIRING, CZESLAWA “CECILY” of Ortonville; died March 26, 2021. She was 86. She was born September 21, 1934 in Poland to the late John and Filomena (nee: Trybus) Dubis. She is survived by two sons, Andrew (Mary) Siring and Edward (Carolyn) Siring; four grandchildren, Rachael Brown, Rebecca Lane, Mary Siring and Edward Siring; her two nieces, Mary […]
Ava backflips while onlookers Samantha, Zoey, Finley and Reese cheer. The tumbling practice was performed outdoors thanks to some temperatures in the upper 60s during the first days of Spring which officially arrived on March 21. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer On March 23, the Brandon Learn from Home team and Scholastic Books held a drive-thru book fair for students in the school district. “We celebrated a successful March is Reading Month by having families drive through a display of books while being entertained by Clifford the Big Red Dog,” said […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- During the Monday night meeting, the council voted 6-1 to extend an offer to Ryan Madis the position of village manager, contingent on background checks and health screenings. Council member Kay Green voted against the offer. “There’s so much that happens in local government and I’m excited about all […]
Norris-Marcus, Peggy of Ontonagon, formally of Ortonville, Age 71, died March 23, 2021 after a struggle with cancer. Peggy was born February 28, 1950 in Detroit, the daughter of Manuel and Jane Marcus. She attended Redford High School. Peggy had a strong sense of community and enjoyed serving others in Ontonagon. Peggy was involved in […]
LIZZET, Gerald Ivan, Jr. of Ortonville; passed away March 23, 2021 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Jerry Lizzet, Marianne (Julieanna) Sherrod and Kristina (Donald) Kapit. Proud papa of Jerry IV, Logan, Eli, Khloe, Kash and dozens of other “Munchkin Land Daycare” grandchildren. Dear brother of Gay (Bob) Mutter, […]
Sawyer Mezger, an Oakwood Elementary School student creates a leprechaun trap on St. Patrick’s Day. According to tradition, one must believe leprechauns are real to trap one. It is also believed that leprechauns love gold and trickery unless captured. Photo by Patrick McAbee.