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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...
Marvin Francis Middleton Jr.
Sep 4, 2025
Marvin Francis Middleton, Jr. of Oakland Township, Michigan Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend May 13, 1937 – September 4, 2025
Whether you called him Marv or Jr., everyone called him Friend.
Marv passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88. Born and raised on the same cherished family property that once belonged to his parents and grandparents,...
James "Jim" H. Savedge
Sep 2, 2025
James "Jim" Savedge, age 89, of Clarkston, Michigan, passed away on September 2, 2025. Born on April 29, 1936, in Pontiac, MI, to the late Henry and Florence Savedge. Jim was the husband of Carol, the father of Larry (Debra), and the grandpa of Shannon (Pete). Also, stepfather of Tim (Laura), Tammy (Brett), and Wade(Andi) Swalwell. Bonus grandchildren are Cody,...
Rogelio Aguilera
Sep 1, 2025
Rogelio Aguilera, age 80, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and family. He was born on November 26, 1944, to the late Isidro Aguilera Sr. and Francisca Aguilera. He was preceded in death by his loving spouse, Pat, and his sister, Helen.
Rogelio was a devoted father and proud parent of six children: Andy, Paul, Robert (Maria),...
Jeremy Tyler Mullen
Aug 25, 2025
Jeremy Tyler Mullen; age 28; of Oxford, Michigan; passed away on August 25, 2025, after losing a hard-fought battle with a rare and aggressive pancreatic cancer.
Born on March 5, 1997 in Pontiac, Michigan to Julie and Eric Mullen, Jeremy is the loving brother to Erika and the late Ramone, and cherished boyfriend to Aevah Hebda.
Jeremy graduated from Oxford High School...
Marie Lucille Hedgcock
Aug 15, 2025
Marie (Rapson) Hedgcock, a woman who proved that even Groundhog’s Day babies don’t get a free pass on the date of their final departure, died peacefully on August 15, 2025. True to form, she waited until after her final game of Bingo to make her exit. She was 78 years young. Born on February 2, 1947, to Regina and...
Paul Joseph Keller
Aug 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Joseph Keller, beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Paul was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mary.
He is survived by his father, Jim; his devoted wife, Vivian; and his three children: Tara (Gerrit), Kate (Michael), and Jesse (Kiana); and his siblings, Bill...
Kimberly Lynn Mojet
Aug 10, 2025
Kimberly L. Mojet; passed away on August 10, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11: 00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home.
William Victor Caddick
Aug 3, 2025
William Victor Caddick, 68, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025.
Born on February 10, 1957, in Royal Oak, Michigan, “Bill" was the son of Wilbert Caddick and Patricia Caddick (née Koster). He was a devoted father, a proud grandfather, a reliable uncle, and a steady presence in the lives of those who...
Kathleen Susan Hubbard
Aug 2, 2025
Kathleen Susan “Kathy” Hubbard; of Lake Orion, Michigan, at the age of 71 passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025 surrounded by family with love. Born on October 16, 1953, Kathy lived a full and generous life devoted to her family, faith, and community. Kathy was a strong leader and an anchor for her husband, children, and grandchildren. Throughout...
Elijah Broner
Jul 31, 2025
Elijah Broner; age 78; of Pontiac, MI; passed away on July 31, 2025 at Trinity Health - Oakland. Elijah is the beloved husband of Bonnita Broner; loving father of Shana (Tony) Edwards, Elijah (Tralena) Pittman, Sharon (Quincy) Brawner, Casey ( LaKeisha) Phillips, Radshad Broner and Ronnita Broner; dear brother to 5 siblings; grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of...