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Frances R. Hughes
Apr 24, 2014
Frances R. Hughes; of Waterford; formerly of Lake Orion; 67 years old; April 24, 2014. Beloved wife of Eddie for 45 years; loving mother of Manda (the late Christopher) Huculak and Eddie (Gina) Hughes, Jr.; special grandmother of Jeremy, Steven and Trennon; sister of Phyllis, Susan and Sherry; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in...
Helen Gerbe
Apr 24, 2014
Helen Gerbe; of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away peacefully April 24, 2014. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Raymond. She is survived by her children, Marietta Vickrey, Linda (Larry) Huyghe, Joe (Terrie) Gerbe and Raymond (Lynette) Gerbe; grandchildren Jennifer, Leslie, Patrick, Carolynn, Joseph, Danielle, Breanne, Jeffrey, Shannon, Nathan, Jeremy, Randy, Steven and Kary; and 22 great...
Ernest J. Hurst
Apr 23, 2014
Ernest J. Hurst; formerly of St. Clair Shores; age 91; April 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Rose Ann for 59 years; loving father of James (Kathryn), Kathy (David) Chmielewski, Kevin and Brian (Deborah); dear grandfather of Laura, Michael, Megan and Rachel; and brother of Mary Ley and Paul Hurst. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters....
Shirley J. Love
Apr 22, 2014
Shirley J. Love; of Pontiac; age 66. Survived by four children. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Apostolic Church of Auburn Hills. Family will receive friends from 11a.m. until time of service. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac.
Scottie Castille
Apr 21, 2014
Castille, Scottie M; the loving, compassionate, and youthful 82 year old matriarch of our family was called home to Heaven, Monday, April 21, 2014, after an unexpected illness. Her feisty energetic, giving nature has left a hole in our universe.She was preceded in death by her parents Rixie & Ruth, and faithful husband Holland (Tony), and sister-in-law Betty (Robert)...
Sylvia Grant
Apr 20, 2014
Sylvia H. Grant; of Lake Orion; age 79; April 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Herbert for 36 years; loving mother of Joseph (Mary) Savard III, Leslie (Bert) Lewis, Julie Savard, Michelle (the late Jamie) Perry, Julie Moyer and Kevin Grant; dear grandmother of Sarah, James, Phil, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Michael, Anna and Kristen; and special great grandmother of Emily and...
Theodore Gholson
Apr 19, 2014
Theodore Gholson,; age 81; of Pontiac; passed away April 19, 2014. He is survived by his loving daughter Soketia, granddaughter La'Quarrea and four Aunts. A Memorial Service will be held at New Experience Church, 575 E. Pike St. Pontiac on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 1 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. wwwsparksgriffin.com
Edmond Novak
Apr 19, 2014
Edmond L. Novak; of Oxford; age 71; April 19, 2014. Preceded in death by wife Dolores. Survived by daughter, Tracy (Robert) Smith and her children, Edmond, Melissa, the late Robert Jr and granddaughter, Bobbie Rae Ann; daughter, Christina (Jeffrey) Gentry and her children, Jacob, Brandon, Cody, Jacqueline, Rose, Kelli, Brianna and the late Brandon Lee; his late daughter, Jacqueline...
Beatrice Smothers
Apr 15, 2014
Bea Smothers; of Barton City; April 18, 2014; age 88. Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Irvin Smothers; survived by her loving children, Jean (Merl) Rodenborg, Lloyd (Jean) Gauthier, Alysia (Bill) Taunton, Carol (Ken) Powell, John (Joanna) Gauthier, and the late Harvey Gauthier; brothers, Ernie and Lester Nolan; and special grandma to many. Funeral Services will...
Janet G. Houston
Apr 15, 2014
Janet G. Houston; age 57; of Sterling Heights, MI; died April 15, 2014 after a long illness. Beloved wife of Darrell; mother of David and Christine. Daughter of James Burns Sr. and the late Frances (Norris) Burns. Survived by brother James Burns Jr. and sister Patricia (John) Meggert. Funeral Service will be held on April 22, 2014 at 12:00...
Jan Elizabeth Ishmael
Apr 15, 2014
Ishmael, Jan Elizabeth; resident of Lake Orion; died peacefully April 15, 2014 at the age of 66. Survived by her beloved husband, Gary Ishmael; her loving children Brian and Laura, Bob and Jennifer; and treasured grandchildren Catherine, Andrew, Emily, Tyler, and Charlotte. She also leaves behind her brother, Don Glosser and many dear friends and family. Jan was a...
Dale Miechiels
Apr 12, 2014
Miechiels, Dale F.; of Oakland; passed away April 12, 2014; at 73 years of age. Loving husband of Patricia for 47 years. Dear father of Todd (Kim) Miechiels of Georgia and Wendy (Major) Shannon of Lake Orion. Beloved brother of Marilyn "Kay" Ganoff of St. Clair Shores and Sharon (Lee) Westenhofer of CA. Grandfather of Aaron, Owen, Ian, Quinn...
Aileen Lindstrom
Apr 11, 2014
Aileen Lindstrom; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on April 11, 2014 shortly after her 90th birthday. She was youngest of three children of Albert "Stanley" and Beulah Harbour. She was married to Paul Lindstrom, Sr. for 33 years, who preceded in death in 1978. She is survived by three of her children Paul Albert Lindstrom, Jr., Jack Stanley Lindstrom,...
Brandon Cooksey
Apr 10, 2014
Brandon Cooksey; of Lapeer; formerly of Lake Orion; age 35; April 10, 2014. Brandon is the beloved son of Jack and the late Susan Cooksey; loving brother of Dana (Brian) Falls and the late Nicholas Cooksey; loving father of Kyla; and grandson of Cladie Cooksey. He is also survived by his nephews Kyle (Nicole) and Cole; great nephew Kane;...
Barbara Ann King
Apr 10, 2014
Barbara Ann King; of Pontiac; age 73; Sunrise February 18, 1941 - Sunset April 10, 2014. Loving wife of William (Bill) King. Dear mother of Tina (Gil), Lora (Jim), Albert and Brian (Vena). Beloved grandmother of Danny, Bobby, Christian, Mike, John and Sarah. Proud great- grandmother of 12. Barbara was preceded in death by her grandson Robby. Barbara will...
Nancy Ruth Campbell
Apr 5, 2014
Nancy Ruth Campbell; of Waterford, MI; passed away on April 5, 2014 after a brief illness. She was the only child of Viola Granger Tallman and Emerson Tallman, of Pontiac, Michigan. She was married to Gordon W. Campbell, for 28 years, who preceded her in death in 1977 she is survived by her sons Mark G. Campbell and Graydon...
Gracie Langford
Apr 3, 2014
Gracie Langford; of Lake Orion; age 88. Beloved mother of Sandy (Bill) Mathisen; dear grandmother of Brad (Stefanie) and William (Ginger); and great grandmother of three. Thanks to the Lake Orion Nursing Center 3rd floor staff for the great care Gracie received. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake...
Charles Kaer
Mar 30, 2014
Kaer, Charles A.; of Lake Orion; age 81; passed away March 30, 2014. Chuck is the beloved husband of Janet of 53 years; loving father of Greg and the late Jeff and David; dear grandfather of Dylan, Marshall, Rory and Garrett; and brother of Donald. Chuck worked at Ford Motor Company for many years and later retired from DuPont...
Noel Benavidez
Mar 30, 2014
Noel Anthony Benavidez; age 50; our loving husband, father, and brother was unexpectedly called home to be with our Lord on March 30, 2014; born February 29, 1964. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Sandra Benavidez; children, Noel Anthony Benavidez Jr, Vicente Noe Benavidez, and Marissa Benavidez (Henry Santos); mother, Florence Garcia; father Noe R. Benavidez; and 3...
Allece Fortner
Mar 30, 2014
Fortner, Allece M.; of Lake Orion; March 30, 2014; age 78. Beloved wife of the late Charles S.; dear mother of Mark (Erika), William (Connie) Roger (Katy) and Charlene (Dennis ) Forner; loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion....

