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Justin Gregory Ramirez
Aug 14, 2013
Ramirez, Justin; age 25; of Pontiac; went home to be with his dad on August 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Gregory Ramirez. He leaves to cherish his memory; his mother Tonya (Nick) Colangelo, grandparents and siblings, Katie, chelsey, Alexa, Joel, Maria, Selena, Ayden and Shantel also survived by six nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...
Peter Russell Francies
Aug 13, 2013
Peter Russell Francies; age 67, of Oxford. Died August 13, 2013 of Alzheimer's Disease. He was a resident of the Memory Care Center at Lourdes Senior Community. Pete is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Katee) and son, Kevin. His daughter, Carli died in 2009. Peter is also survived by his sister, Ellen. He is the son of Ira Russell...
Yvonne T. Williams
Aug 13, 2013
Williams, Yvonne T. (Bonnie) Metoyer; age 66; of Auburn Hills, MI; passed away on August 13, 2013. Beloved wife of Frank B. Williams Jr., Loving mother of Frank Williams III, Scott Williams, Tracy Adams, David Bowers, Joseph Lewis and Francesca Williams. Yvonne worked for Michigan Bell/ AT&T for many years. Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 15, 2013...
Rosalie Seay
Aug 10, 2013
Seay, Rosalie; of Pontiac; age 85; passed August 10th, 2013; at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Seay, and her son Alford Seay. She is survived by her son Clarence Seay. Visitation will be Thursday August 15th, 2013 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home...
Laurel Bleau
Aug 8, 2013
Laurel Ann Rissman Bleau March 27, 1950 - August 8, 2013 Laurel Bleau, 63, of The Villages, FL, passed away on August 8, 2013, in Michigan with her loving family by her side. Laurel was born to the late Ervin and Barbara (Spickerman) Rissman in Rockford, IL on March 27, 1950. She graduated from DeKalb High School in DeKalb,...
Rex L. Furney Jr.
Aug 4, 2013
Rex L. Furney Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 74; August 4, 2013. Mr. Furney is survived by his four daughters, Vicki Cooley (Jerry), Cindy Woityra (Joseph), Lori Acker (Eric), Jennifer Brimm (Brian); two sons, Brian and Scott (Kym); 11 grandchildren, Stephanie Moya, Nichole Rudenga, Megan Woityra, Brandon Cooley, Erin Furney, Kayla Furney, Whitney Acker, Libby Acker, Zachary Brimm, Riley...
Violet G Hendrix
Jul 29, 2013
Violet G Hendrix.; of Lake Orion; age 92; July 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Homer; loving mother of David L. (Charmaine) Hendrix and Michael (Brenda) Hendrix; dear grandmother of Kimberly Francis, Nicole Pattison, Danielle McAdams, Lisa Jo Carlson, and Lora Lee Gott; great grandmother of 11; and great-great grandmother of two. Violet's favorite Bible verse was John...
Melissa R. Rios
Jul 28, 2013
RIOS, MELISSA RAE "Shorty", age 31, of Pontiac, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2013. Darling daughter of Dawn Rios and the late Romualdo Rios; loving mother of Zion Rios Smith; beloved sister of Michelle (Theodore) Leismer, Joseph (Ashley) Rios, Evelyn Rios, Rosanna Musto, Rey (Gelissa) Torres and Willie Rios; wonderful TiTi Shorty to Teddy...
David Steil
Jul 23, 2013
Steil, David; of Lake Orion; age 59; passed away July 23, 2013 at his home with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of 39 years to Denise; loving father of Doreen; dear son of Henry Steil and the late Patricia; brother of Doreen (Steven) Steil Ferranti, Doyle (Teri), and Dennis; Son in law of Geneieve (Ronald) Stockel...
John Mirakian
Jul 22, 2013
Funeral Service will be Friday, July 26, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rosary at 6:00 p.m.
Laura Belle Childers
Jul 22, 2013
Laura Belle Childers, 84, of Murfreesboro, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Mrs. Childers was born in Franklin, North Carolina to the late Albert and Nellie Raby Hurst. She was a longtime member of the Grace Community Baptist formerly "Temple Baptist" in Lake Orion, Michigan and a current member of Rutherford County Baptist Church....
Thomas "Crunch" Crisp
Jul 14, 2013
CRISP, THOMAS A. "Crunch" of Lake Orion, July 14, 2013 age 57. Beloved husband of Camila; dear father of Jason of Lake Orion, Stacey (Erik) Alveys of Texas, and William Sparling of Oxford; loving grandfather of Tyler Crisp, and Kaitlin Counelis; dear son of Helen Crisp, and the late Lawrence; brother of David (Megan) of Lapeer, Rusty (Theresa) of...
Randy Leroy Scott Jr.
Jul 14, 2013
Randy Leroy Scott, Jr.; age 37; of Pontiac; passed away July 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Reflections may be shared...
Robert D. Geeck
Jul 13, 2013
Robert D. Geeck; age 86; of Gingellville; passed away July 13, 2013; dear father of Janet Lee Geeck, Robert (Diane) Geck, Gerald (Pam) Geeck, and Michael (Peggy) Geeck; brother of Kenneth Vern Geeck; grandfather of Michael, Steven, and Brian. Bob was preceded in the death by his parents, Kenneth and Olive; and his brother Donald. He was an Army...
Esther L. Paterson
Jul 12, 2013
Paterson-Martin, Esther L.; formerly of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away July 12, 2013. Esther is the beloved mother of Brenda (the late Daniel) Finch, Laura (David) Teays, Michael (Sue) Martin, David Martin, Cheryl (Brian) Schriner, Carl (Sheila) Martin and Joseph (Julie) Martin; and loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 14,...
Juanita B. King
Jul 7, 2013
Juanita B. King; age 77; of Auburn Hills; passed away July 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Carl King. Loving mother of Enrique (Char), Daniel. Kay (Mark), Bill, Carl Jr. (Betty), Brenda (Bill), Louie and Steven. Grandmother of Sara, Ricky and Storm, Tabitha, Amber, Alysia, plus two Kyle's, John, Jimmy, Katrina and Josh, Jeremy and Jennifer, Grey, Matthew,...
Nova Lorene Payne
Jun 30, 2013
Payne, Nova Lorene; age 91; of Rochester Hills; passed away June 30, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Walter Payne; loving mother of Earl (Kay) Payne, Judy Dixon, Cheryl (John) Hendry, Donald Payne and Pamela (Greg) Ward. Survived by countless grandchildren, great grandchildren, great- great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Nova was preceded in death by...
Larry Allen Smith Sr.
Jun 28, 2013
SMITH, LARRY A. Sr.; 64; of Brown City; formerly of Lake Orion; went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2013. Larry was born May 11, 1949 to the late Albert and Stella (Deanie). Survived by his wife of 44 years, Mary (Jones); dear father of Jennifer, Christopher (Regina), and the late Larry Jr.; loving grandfather of Joel,...