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Sharon Jean Hake
Feb 16, 2026
Sharon Jean Hake was born April 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Henry and Marjorie Kaschalk and passed away February 16, 2026 at 86 years old in Oxford, Michigan. Sharon was predeceased by her only sibling, Beverly (Kaschalk) Kunkel and her husband, David Lee Hake, whom she was married to for 65 years. She was the loving mother...
Alfred Martin Brown Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Alfred Martin Brown Jr., age 73, of Waterford, MI, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1952, to the late Alfred M. Brown Sr. and Goldie Evelyn Brown. Alfred is survived by his sisters, Michelle (Scott) Zabel and Belinda McChesney, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will always be remembered for...
Ashley Kay White
Feb 10, 2026
Ashley was born on May 8th, 1990, in Rochester, Michigan to Steve and Cindy Elliott. She was a curious and observant child, and an early talker and reader. She began to develop her musical talents early, as well, playing violin and piano and singing regularly in her church choir.
Ashley graduated from Lake Orion Baptist School in 2007 and earned a...
Barbara Jean Gallaher
Feb 8, 2026
Barbara Jean Gallaher; of Oxford; age 99; passed away on February 8, 2026. Barbara is the beloved wife of the late Paul Gallaher and the daughter of the late Perry VanWagoner and Bessie Elizabeth Emeigh VanWagoner. She is the loving mother of the late Brent Gallaher, Shari (David) Hopp, Lori (Terry) Szklarski, Kent (Joyce) Gallaher, Tambi (Mark) Zaun, Von (Linda)...
Faye Muree Nordquist
Feb 3, 2026
Faye Muree Nordquist, age 84, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 3, 2026. She was born on May 29, 1941 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Hilbert and Muree (Barr) Ash. Faye graduated from Waterford Township High School in 1959. In 1961, while working at Pontiac General Hospital, she met the man who would become the love of...
Larandall Guy
Jan 25, 2026
Larandall Guy; age 43; passed away on January 25, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. With interment to follow at Perry Mount Park...
Monserrate Ortiz
Jan 21, 2026
Monserrate Ortiz, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on January 21, 2026. Born on December 7, 1950 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late, Monserrate Perez and Daniel Ortiz. She is survived by her three daughters, Nina Lissette Walker, Melissa Evette Walker, and Nerissa Karina Nogueras; 11 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 11 siblings; nieces & god-daughter's Nikki Calzado and Gabriella Pietrygaand;...
Howard Drury Hampton
Jan 20, 2026
Howard Hampton, 82 of Lake Orion, passed away on January 20, 2026. Howard is the loving husband of Ann; stepfather of Ronald L. (Rene) Phillips and Linda Liphardt (Ed Triest); grandfather of Ashleigh Belisle/Mendelsohn (Jeff) and Anthony Belisle; and great grandfather to Maverick and Mason Mendelsohn. He is survived by one sister and one brother.
He will be dearly missed by...
Dionna Marie Major
Jan 2, 2026
Dionna Marie Major; of Lake Orion; left to be met with open arms into Heaven on January 2, 2026 at 53 years of age. Dionna is a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great aunt. She had a beautiful heart and was known for being deeply caring and giving to everyone around her. Family meant everything to her, and...
Mildred Esther Green
Jan 1, 2026
Mildred Esther Green, age 81, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on January 1, 2026. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Interment to...
Wilda Rodriguez
Jan 1, 2026
Wilda Rodriguez, age 82, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on January 1, 2026. Wilda is the beloved wife of the late Luis Fernando Rodriguez, who passed away in 1996. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved children, Wilda (Pedro) Santiago, Luis (Sonia) Rodriguez, and Samar (Lydia) Rodriguez; her loving grandchildren, Pedro...
Miguel Antonio Garcia
Dec 29, 2025
Miguel Antonio Garcia, age 28, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away on December 29, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, January 8, 2026 from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. with rosary prayers to be said at 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00 am st...
Christine Louise Lull
Dec 27, 2025
Christine Louise Lull; of Otter Lake; age 73; passed away on December 27, 2025. Christine is the beloved wife of the late Bruce, who passed away in 2017; loving mother of Eric Vannoy and the late Lance Vannoy; and dear sister of Carol Sulinski. She was a devoted homemaker, an avid Vernors drinker, and an enjoyer of Beanbag Toss. Christine...
Earl Reese
Dec 26, 2025
Earl Reese; age 88; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Bessie and Clifford Reese. Earl leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 years, Betty L. Reese. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and cherished him.
Rosa "MiMi" Roman
Dec 18, 2025
Rosa “MiMi” Roman, age 43, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on December 18, 2025. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her parents, Eva and Rafael Roman; her beloved children, Taina Aaliyah and Diovanni Tyrell McGowan; partner, Darren “Red” McGowan; siblings, Daniel Roman and Chris Viera; her best friend/sister of 30 plus years, Melissa Melton; as well as aunts,...
James Thomas Crowley
Dec 17, 2025
James Thomas Crowley; of Orion; age 76; passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025. Jim is the beloved husband of 53 years to Julie; loving father of Stacy (Andrea) Crowley; and grandfather of Abby and Benny. He is also the son of the late Lyle and Ioan Crowley; and the brother of Charles Crowley and the late Betty Bruns. Jim...
Harry Elmer Sommerfield
Dec 14, 2025
Harry Elmer Sommerfield; age 84; of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Harry was the beloved husband of Caroline Sommerfield; and a devoted father to Kathy (Clayton) Miller, Dawn Kelly, Cindy Sleeman, Rick (Otto) Buchanan, and Kim Sommerfield. He was a proud and loving Papaw to Casey, CJ, Brittney, Madalyn, Braelyn, Hunter, Christina,...
Patricia Ann Nolf
Dec 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Nolf (nee Nelson) of Lake Orion, died on December 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Her last days were spent with her family frequently by her side. Pat was born on January 30, 1939 in Iron Mountain, Michigan. She was the last of ten children born to Donald E. and Margaret L. (Kelly) Nelson. After graduating from...
Barney Michael Hanes
Dec 9, 2025
Barney Michael Hanes, age 77, of Lake Orion passed away on December 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. Barney is the beloved husband of Mary Hanes; loving father of Peggy (Keith) Minton, Jennifer Taylor; loving grandfather of Alyssa, Katie, Kristen, and Kayla and great grandfather of Sophia. Barney is also survived by his sister Mary Rae. He was preceded in...
Virgenmina "Mina" Cartagena
Dec 8, 2025
Virgenmina "Mina" Cartagena; age 84; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on December 8, 2025. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved husband of 60 years, Samuel Cartagena; loving mother of Samuel Cartagena Jr., Itaviani Cartagena, Angel (Anna) Cartagena, Awilda (Nery Oswaldo Santos), William Cartagena, and Sonia (Harry) Vasquez; as well as many grandchildren.
A funeral service will be...
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