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Ryan Francis Gajeski
Oct 26, 2025
Ryan Gajeski; of Lake Orion, Michigan; age 45; passed away on October 26, 2025. Ryan is the loving father of William, and RJ. He is survived by the mother of his children Jenny Gajeski. He is also survived by his parents, Ron and Delores Gajeski; sister Lisa Tivy; nephews Lucas and Jacob; and many loving extended family and friends.
Ryan graduated...
Ralph Filiberto Jimenez
Oct 24, 2025
Ralph Filiberto Jimenez
March 30, 1941 – October 24, 2025
Ralph Filiberto Jimenez age 84, of Waterford, Michigan, entered into eternal life October 24, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was the beloved son of the late Filiberto Jimenez and Eulalia (Placencia) Jimenez. He was a loyal and devoted husband, married to the love of his life, Judith L. Jimenez, for 66...
Pauline Castillo
Oct 23, 2025
Pauline (Vasquez) Castillo of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away at the age of 82 on October 23, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Pauline leaves behind her husband Fidel Castillo of 62 years; children Christine (Patrick) Lewis, Rose (Eric) Carpenter, Daughter-in-law Danna Castillo, Patrick (Diana) Castillo, Ricky (Kacey) Castillo, Rueben (Brittany) Castillo, Michelle (Alonso) Muñoz. 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Siblings; Theresa...
Catherine L. Blascyk
Oct 20, 2025
Catherine Leonore Blascyk "Aunt Cat", age 84, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on October 20, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Helen Blascyk; brother, Lawrence P. Blascyk; and her sister-in-law, Sally, nee Lane.
Catherine is survived by her siblings, Sheila Blascyk and Michael E. (Linda) Blascyk; six nieces and nephews; and sixteen great-nieces and nephews.
The family...
Karen Lea (Harvey) Recknagel
Oct 19, 2025
Karen Lea (Harvey) Recknagel of Lake Orion, MI; born at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines; age 61; passed away on October 19th, 2025. Karen is the beloved daughter of Joseph Harvey III (spouse Delores Harvey) and late Lea (Ysip) Harvey; loving wife of Dennis Recknagel; dear sister of Dale Harvey (spouse Jenna Harvey) and Deborah Harvey (spouse Nicole...
Dawn Marie Neddermeyer
Oct 18, 2025
Dawn Marie Neddermeyer; of White Lake; age 63; passed away on October 18, 2025. Dawn is the beloved daughter of the late Russell and Marion Neddermeyer; loving sister of Brenda (the late Edward) Blakley and Shelly Neddermeyer; and dear aunt of Amber Neddermeyer, Sarah (Joey) Fabiano, Marabeth (Eric) Zielinsky, Russell Bullock and Travis Bullock. She is also survived by her...
Jackwellyn A. Breaux
Oct 13, 2025
Jackwellyn A. Breaux, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on October 13, 2025. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved husband, Joseph R. Breaux, and her loving children, Sonya-Marie Garwold, Joseph R. (Otok) Breaux Jr., and Jacques A. (Teresa) Breaux Sr., her sister, Shirley Ann Wims of Pontiac, MI, her brother, Otto White of Canada, and many grandchildren...
Tomas B. Reyes
2025
Tomas B. Reyes, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Refugio and Salome Reyes; siblings, Francisco (Herminia) Reyes, Juan (Virginia) Reyes, Agustine (Guadalupe) Reyes, and Isadora (Juan) Guillean.
Tomas is survived by his companion Rita Edwards; his loving children, Antoinette Cervantes, Elida Reyes, Elsa Reyes, Elia (Henry) Santos, Tomas Jr...
John George Gibson
Oct 6, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of John Gibson on October 6, 2025, while enjoying one of his favorite past times - watching Monday Night Football. A proud member of Lake Orion’s Class of 1972, John was a life-long resident who touched many lives. Known for his dry wit, storytelling and unwavering independence, John made...
Norma Carol Ludy
Oct 5, 2025
Norma Carol Ludy, 82 (almost 83), of Oxford, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Norma was born on October 11, 1942, to the late Rev. Walter C. & Ida R. (Dyer) Ballagh in Pontiac, MI. She is survived by her sister, Millie (Rev. Bruce) Benson. She was preceded in death by her brother, David (Sylvia) Ballagh, and...
Lawrence Lee Gaskins
Sep 29, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Lee Gaskins, 82, of Lake Orion passed away on September 29, 2025 at home with his wife, Marilyn, and kids – Erin, Dana, and Derek – lovingly holding his hands and caressing his magnificent mane of silver-white hair. He had lived with ALS for eight years, a ventilator becoming a constant in the last week. The air was...
Alfredo Lopez
Sep 28, 2025
Alfredo Lopez, age 81, passed away on September 28, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home.
Erminia Esther Davis
Sep 25, 2025
Erminia Esther “Minnie” Davis (72) ascended into the arms of her Savior, Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Minnie was born February 12, 1953, in Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Pontiac, Michigan. She was given the nickname “Minnie’ as a child. She loved doing crafts and making dolls for her family, and her nieces always enjoyed the company of their favorite ‘Aunt Minnie”.
An exceptional cook,...
Joan Sharon Scriver
Sep 24, 2025
Joan Sharon Scriver; of Lapeer, Michigan; passed away on September 24, 2025 at 89 years of age. Joan was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Joan is the loving wife of the late Donald Scriver Sr with whom she spent 64 years of marriage. Joan is survived by her loving children; Donald Scriver Jr., Suzanne...
Brianne Rae Carlson
Sep 18, 2025
Brianne Rae Carlson; age 32; of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on September 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, strength, and boundless love after a brief but intense battle with an illness that she never stopped fighting. It did not defeat her!
Born on September 22, 1992, in Grand Haven, Michigan, Brianne was the cherished daughter of Eric and...
Patricia Rose Spokaeski
Sep 18, 2025
Patricia Rose Spokaeski; of Lake Orion; passed away on September 18, 2025 at 90 years of age. Patricia is the loving mother of the late Denice (Kenny) Orzechowski, John (Kelly) Spokaeski, Patrice (Jack) Henry, Charisse Schultz (Al Brown), the late Rodney Spokaeski, Louise (Doug) Boston and Debra Spokaeski (Karl Fujarski); loving grandmother of Kenny (Fay) Orzechowski Jr., Darren (Amy) Orzechowski,...
Joel William Keller
Sep 13, 2025
Joel William Keller May 27, 1990 – September 13, 2025
Joel William Keller went home to the Lord this past weekend at the age of 35. He was born May 27, 1990 in Pontiac, Michigan. Joel was the third child of five to Marcia and Eric Keller.
Joel was active in both academics and scouting growing up. He earned the rank of...
Willie "William" James Clark
Sep 11, 2025
Willie James "William" “Bill” Clark, age 62, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Pontiac, Michigan. Family hour 11 am Saturday, September 27, 2025, at FreeLife Temple Christian Center, 507 N Perry Street, Pontiac, 48342, Host Pastor Derick Jones Sr., with funeral service commencing immediately at 11:30 am, Minister Robert Clark Jr., officiating.
Willie James "William" “Bill” Clark leaves to cherish...
Gary Leonard Johnson
Sep 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gary Johnson
April 19, 1942 – September 10, 2025
Gary Johnson; age 83; passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grand-father whose warmth and dedication touched the lives of all who knew him. Born on April 19, 1942, Gary spent his life centered around faith, family and hard work....
Jose Alberto Rodriguez
Sep 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Alberto Rodriguez, who departed this life at the age of 48.Jose was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and a proud father of five children. His love extended even further as “welo” to twelve grandchildren—with one more blessing soon to arrive—who brought endless joy and...
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