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Mildred E. Chevrier

Mildred E. Chevrier

Sep 24, 2012

Chevrier, Mildred E. "Millie"; age 85 of Lake Orion; September 24, 2012. Millie was preceded in death by her husband Charlie of 55 years. She is the dear mother of Ken (Pat, Larry (Alicea), Jerry (Bonnie) , Jimmie (Nancy), Chuck (Carolyn), and Ron and (Cindy); loving grandmother of 12; and great-grandmother of four. Also survived by four sisters and...

Bernice Spaven

Bernice Spaven

Sep 23, 2012

Spaven, Bernice Ruth (Cascaddan); age 100; went to be with the Lord Sunday September 23, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul who passed away in 2003, her brother Richard Cascaddan, and sister Nina Dernberger. Bea is the beloved mother of Roger (Pam) Spaven of Houghton Lake, and Robert (Valarie) Spaven of Lake Orion; loving grandmother...

Richard G. "Dick" Sullivan

Richard G. "Dick" Sullivan

Sep 20, 2012

SULLIVAN, RICHARD "Dick" G.; of Lake Orion; September 20, 2012; age 67. Dear husband and best friend of Marjorie Johnston- Sullivan (nee Watts). Predeceased by his first wife, Beverly; and his parents, Bette and Don Sullivan. Devoted father of Colleen Sullivan Leh (Tim) of Lake Orion, Carrie (Rich) Cadicamo of South Lyon; step-father to Jennifer (Mike) Sullivan of Palm...

Ana Ortiz

Ana Ortiz

Sep 11, 2012

Ortiz, Ana; September 11, 2012; of Pontiac; age 73.Beloved mother of Monserrate Rodriguez and Rafael Rodriguez. Loving grandmother of Adrina Crotzer, also survived by adopted son Charliew; Sisters Maria, Jovita, Virginia, Monsi, Elizabeth; brother Daniel and a host of nieces and nephews. Ana was preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Monserrate Montalbo; sister Santa; and brothers Santos...

Mark J. Gorentz

Mark J. Gorentz

Sep 11, 2012

Mark J. Gorentz; of Shelby Twp.; age 60; September 11, 2012; beloved son of the late John and Phyllis Gorentz; loving brother of Christine (Jim) Madigan of Farmington, Suzanne Gorentz of Lake Orion, and the late Jackie Gorentz; and dear uncle of Ryan Madigan of Chicago. Mark was employed by Webasto Roof Systems for over 25 years and was...

Beatrice Crothers

Beatrice Crothers

Sep 6, 2012

CROTHERS, BEATRICE P. of Lake Orion, September 6, 2012. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late John Martin, a former teacher in Lake Orion. Dear mother of Dennis (Lou Ann) Crothers of Clarkston, and Brian (Gisele) Crothers of Lupton, MI. Loving Grandmother of 6 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. Sister of Neva Schultz of Livonia. Mrs.Crothers attended Maranatha Baptist Church,...

Barbara J. Rusnell

Barbara J. Rusnell

Sep 6, 2012

RUSNELL, BARBARA J. of Orion Township "Gingellville", September 6, 2012 age 76 Beloved wife of Richard. Dear Mother of Mark (Diane) Rusnell of Lapeer, Carol (Rob) Wiley of Maryland, and Kim (Ouentin) McGlotlin of Texas. Loving Grandmother of 4 Grandchildren. Sister of the late Joanne Schultz. Mrs. Rusnell was a member of Gingellville Comuinity Church, and she retired from...

Ronald Lee Zrnich

Ronald Lee Zrnich

Sep 4, 2012

Ronald Lee Zrnich of Ortonville, MI; September 4, 2012; age 53, born July 12, 1959; died peacefully at home with his family. Loving husband for 23 years of Vickie; proud father of Chelsei and Haylei. Loving son of Bonnie Zrnich and the late Karl Zrnich; brother of Don. Ron loved motorcycling, fishing and spending time with his family. The...

Morris W. Cucksey

Morris W. Cucksey

Sep 3, 2012

Morris W. "Red" Cucksey; September 3, 2012; age 88; of Lake Orion. Morris is the beloved husband of Rosa Lee for 70 years; loving father of Jon (Christine) of Harrison Twp., Michigan, Chris (Susan) of Novi, and the late Suzy; dear grandfather of nine and great grandfather of 12. He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret Hoyes....

Ruth Dunlap

Ruth Dunlap

Sep 3, 2012

Dunlap, Ruth Ashley; of Pontiac; age 85. Sunrise February 25, 1927 - Sunset September 3, 2012. Daughter of the late Cleveland and Rosie Johnson Ashley. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Dunlap. Ruth is survived by sisters Maggie Beasley, Florece (Robert) Henderson, Verlee (Rev. Joseph) Blackshere, Tressia Ashley and Shirley Ashley; brothers, Rev. William" Bill "and Julius (Clara) Ashley;...

David Allen Wackter

David Allen Wackter

Aug 27, 2012

David Allen Wackter; of Lake Orion; age 61; August 27, 2012; beloved husband of Connie; loving father of Brad (Yolie) Wackter, and Christopher and David Teague; and dear grandfather of five. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion. www.sparksgriffin.com.

Zelma Reed

Zelma Reed

Aug 26, 2012

Zelma Reed; age 80; of Pontiac;passed away August 26, 2012. Beloved mother of Kenneth Reed, Kathy (George) Howard, Michael, James Allen, Patricia Reed. Grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandkids. Zelma was preceded in death by her husband Johney I Reed and her daughter Betty S. Reed. Funeral service will be held 11a.m.at Auburn Hills Church of Christ...

Billy S Lindsey

Billy S Lindsey

Aug 24, 2012

Lindsey, Billy S.; Age 81; of Waterford Born on Jan 15, 1931 in Tallapoosa New Madrid, Missouri. Passed on 24 Aug, 2012, at his home with his loving family by his side. Preceded by his parents, Mae & Dewey Lindsey, son Billy Lindsey Jr., Previous wife, Mary Rose (Lindsey), special dad of James Robert Howard III, brothers; Clarence, Erving,...

Denise Lynn Hill

Denise Lynn Hill

Aug 20, 2012

Visitations: 11:00AM to 1:00PM on Friday, August 24th, 2012 at Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (map/driving directions) Services: In-state at 11:00AM, Service at 1:00PM at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home on Friday, August 24th, 2012 (map/driving directions)

Kathleen T. Vertel

Kathleen T. Vertel

Jun 25, 2012

Kathleen T. Vertel; April 1944 - June 2012. Beloved wife of Leonard A. Vertel; sister of Marvin Malek, Marilyn Tundo; and sister in law of Marcia Malek, wife of Kathy's late brother Thomas Malek. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion. Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com.

Helen H. Braidwood

Helen H. Braidwood

Jun 14, 2012

Helen H. Braidwood; of Lake Orion passed into a better world on June 14, 2012, age 99. She was preceeded in death by her parents William and Hortense Hubble; Husband Clarence, and sons Clarence Jr., and Bobby. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Spear of Tucson AZ., Grandsons Charles (Patty) of Waterford, Jeff (Mercedes) of Tucson, and Gene...

Richard C. Carpenter

Richard C. Carpenter

Jun 13, 2012

CARPENTER, RICHARD R. of Bloomfield Hills, June 13, 2012 age 84. Beloved husband of Mary for 56 years. Dear father of James W. of Lake Orion. Father-in-Law of Patricia Carpenter of Rochester Hills. Loving Grandfather of Chelsea, Hayley, and Chloe. Brother of Robert of Ohio, Mr. Carpenter owned Detroit Piper Aircraft Sales and Service. He formerly was employed at...

Judith Tucker

Judith Tucker

Jun 9, 2012

TUCKER, JUDITH "JUDY" K. (Barkley); born July 28, 1940; passed June 9, 2012. Judy was the youngest of three children born to Leslie and Erma Barkley. Her parents, brother Allen and sister Barbara (Bobbie) preceded her in death. After graduating from Madison High School in 1958, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Robert (Bob) Tucker. Bob preceded Judy in...

Francisco Gonzalez Cabrera

Francisco Gonzalez Cabrera

Jun 9, 2012

GONZALEZ, FRANCISCO; age 46; of Pontiac; June 9, 2012. He is survived by his son, Francisco J. Gonzalez; and a host of many relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel-Sparks Griffin Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mexico. Memorials: Made to the family Visitations: 11:00AM to 5:00PM on...

Margaret Evelyn (Waite) Traurig

Margaret Evelyn (Waite) Traurig

Jun 9, 2012

Margaret Evelyn (Waite) Traurig; 87; Village of Lake Orion; Michigan died on Saturday, June 9th at home due to cancer. Margaret donated her body for scientific research to the University of Michigan Whole Body Donor program. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 16th at 10 a.m. in the Saint Hugo of the Hills Chapel. Margaret was...

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