Obituaries

Dayne Craig Thomas

Jul 16, 2024

Dayne Craig Thomas, 78, passed away on July 16, 2024, at his home in Pontiac, Michigan.

Dayne was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on November 19, 1945, to parents Evelyn O. Thomas and John Paul Thomas. Dayne was proud of his public education in Pontiac Schools. He attended McCarroll Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High School, and Pontiac Northern High...

Ronda Jean Calhoun

Jul 16, 2024

Ronda Jean (nee. Mardis) Calhoun

Born: May 12, 1969   -   Passed: July 16, 2024

Ronda is survived by her beloved husband, Tim Calhoun; sister-in-law, Sue Calhoun; brother-in-law, Tony Calhoun; step-children, Brittney Calhoun and Jordan Edmundson; grandchildren, Donovan and Jayda Graves. She is also survived by her siblings, Lurrie (Mike)...

Luis Ramirez - Cerda

Jul 14, 2024

Luis Ramirez-Cerda, age 35, of Pontiac, MI, passed away on July 14, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Rosary prayers will be said on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A Funeral Mass will...

Sandra Gail Mcswain

Jul 8, 2024

Sandra Gail McSwain; of Lake Orion; age 72; passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2024. Sandra is survived by her sister Kerry McSwain; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Leland and Irma McSwain.

Graveside services will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2024...

Stanley Janik

Jul 8, 2024

Stanley Janik, age 88, of Pontiac, MI, fell asleep in death peacefully on July 8, 2024.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Dorothy; his children, Walter (Kimberly), Stanley, Eddie (Rhonda), John (Myra), Steve (Barbara), Esteva (Step-daughter), Nancy Oleski, Annette Prentice, Donna Sternicki, Steve (Dana) Sternicki; and grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Cassidy, Taylor, Stephanie,  Anthony,...

John "Jack" Courtney

Jul 8, 2024

John A. Courtney; of Commerce; age 80; passed away on July 8, 2024.  Jack is the beloved husband of Donnie of 54 years; loving father of Ami (James) Hadden and Joseph (Heather) Courtney; and loving papa of Dakota, Griffin, John and Luke.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, JoAnne Kirby and Kathleen Wattier, and his nephew Robert...

Orville "Larry" Kelly

Jul 2, 2024

Orville "Larry" Kelly; of Lake Orion; age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Larry is the devoted husband of Dawn; and the loving father of Jason, Siobhan, Amanda, Shannon and Mark.  He is blessed with seven grandchildren, Aleyah, Hailey, Maria, Zander, Julian, Nathan, and Evan; as well as one great grandchild, Kashtyn; and sisters, Donna...

Waldon Roland Streight

Jun 29, 2024

Waldon Roland Streight Born 1932, Died 2024 Lake Orion, Michigan.

Waldon Roland Streight, 91, passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024.

Waldon is survived by his children Linda (Mark) Moran, Janet (Ken) Kobos and Richard (Summer) Streight; Grandchildren, Jacquline, Kaitlyn, Zachary & Mason.  Great Grandson Jacob; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by...

William "Bill" Peter Olson

Jun 29, 2024

William “Bill” Peter Olson, age 87, of Lake Orion, Michigan; passed away on June 29, 2024. Bill leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife Kareen L. Olson; loving children, Billy (Natalie) Olson and Pam (Mike) Woloson; adoring grandkids, Eddie (Holly) Vande Velder, Samantha (Josh) Gudobba, Jacob, Nate and Matthew; beloved great grandson, Weston Gudobba; and many...

John Francis Putman

Jun 21, 2024

The lives of many forever changed when John Francis Putman died unexpectedly on June 21, 2024 while working in Appleton, Wisconsin.

John, a loving husband, father and grandfather, was born February 6, 1960 in Torrejon, Spain.

Prior to moving with his parents to Oxford, Michigan, John attended school in Birmingham. He was a 1978 graduate...

Wanda Salloum

Jun 16, 2024

Wanda L. Salloum; of Oxford; age 88; passed away on June 16, 2024. Wanda is survived by her children, Gregory (Cindy) Salloum of Cumming, Georgia, and Laura (Ulrich) Schwarz; 7 grandsons; 3 granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.  Mrs. Salloum was a homemaker and loving mother of  3 children.   Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024,...

William "Bill" Engleby

Jun 14, 2024

William "Bill" Engleby; of Grand Blanc; age 84; passed away on June 14, 2024.  A complete obituary will be posted shortly.

Mona Kay Hatfield (Caverly)

Jun 14, 2024

Mona Kay Hatfield, age 74, of Oxford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2024. She is survived by her loving longtime partner of 26 years, David Maki; beloved sons, Ken and Joe Little; adoring grandchildren, Miranda, Nicolas, Tyler, and Christopher; and brothers, Richard and Kenny.

Mona is preceded in death by both of her parents, Merril...

Darien Louis Bragg

Jun 11, 2024

Darien Louis Bragg; born on April 6, 2001; passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the age of 23. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Maria Flores Peña, and Yolanda (Matt) Winter. Darien leaves to cherish in his memory his precious son, Christian Louis Bragg and his partner, Ariel Morris. He is survived by his parents,...

Harley Quinn Stephens

Jun 7, 2024

Harley Quinn Stephens was born on June 3, 2024, and sadly passed away on June 7, 2024.

Peggy Sue Tipton

Jun 3, 2024

Peggy Sue Tipton; of Lake Orion; age 66; passed away on June 3, 2024.  Suzie as she was affectionately known, is the loving mother of Angela (David) Guilds and the late Milo Edward; beloved daughter of Sally Pelletier; loving grandmother of Allyson (Michael) Guilds-Hegener and Mason Guilds; and dear sister of Cassie (Sam) Angel and Michael (Marilyn) Odle.  She...

Rodney Bryan Keel

Jun 2, 2024

Rodney Bryan Keel; age 64; of Clarkston, Michigan; passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. Rodney leaves behind to cherish in his memory, his loving wife Tina M. Keel. He loved his job as an Equipment Operator and being a part of the Operating Engineers 324. Rodney also loved playing pool and shuffleboard. He will be deeply missed by...

Hubert Kerschbaum

May 31, 2024

Hubert Kerschbaum, 87, of Lake Orion

Hubert Kerschbaum of Lake Orion went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 31, 2024. He was 87 years old.

Hubert leaves behind his loving and devoted wife, Joyce, with whom he shared an incredible 66 years of marriage; daughters Judith (Steven) Zachar and Susanne...

Shirley Anne Alessi

May 30, 2024

Shirley Alessi, age 89, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on May 30, 2024.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Robert (Bob) of 68 years, her eight children including;  Joe ( Shirley) Alessi, Tony (Lauren) Alessi, Greg (Dee) Alessi, Vince ( Gretchen) Alessi, Beth (Bryan) Beyer, Grace (Chris) Elkins, Andy (Tricia) Alessi...

Gerry Lee Burchard

May 30, 2024

Gerry Lee Burchard; of Oxford; age 77; passed away on May 30, 2024.  Gerry is the beloved husband of Joyce, having shared 36 years of marriage together; loving father of Grady (Toni) Guye, Michelle Burchard, the late Carla Guye and the late Yvette Guye; loving grandfather of 5; great grandfather of 7; and dear brother of Jan (the late...