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Salvatore Gagliardi

Salvatore Gagliardi

Mar 31, 2012

Salvatore Gagliardi; age 87; born on July 30, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan; joined his loving wife of 67 years in heaven on March 31, 2012, two weeks to the day after Helen passed; cherished daddy of Helen (Eurskin) Garten of Oakland, MI, and Harriet Berg of Washington, MI; loving grandpa of April Garten, Kristena (Kevin) Cook, Gina Yurisko (Kirk...

James N. Autry

James N. Autry

Mar 29, 2012

James N. Autry; age 60; March 29, 2012; loving son of Bettie J. and the late Truman Autry; and dear brother of Barbara Speer of St. Helen. He will also be missed by niece Megan (David) Crist and great niece Ava, as well as many cousins and friends. Jim was employed by Waterford Schools for over 30 years and...

Gregory Ramirez

Gregory Ramirez

Mar 28, 2012

Gregory Ramirez, ; March 28, 2012 of Pontiac; age 46. Beloved father of Justin, Katie, Chelsey, Alexa, Joel, Maria, Selena; also survived by four grandchildren, Brother Francis, father Francis and three nephews. Gregory was preceded in death by his mother Maria. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. at the Pontiac...

Martha Flo Bierwirth

Martha Flo Bierwirth

Mar 27, 2012

Martha Flo Bierwirth(Campbell); born August 16, 1923; left us March 27, 2012. Martha was preceded in death by her parents Ralph E. and Vera Campbell; and all of her siblings, Eunice Loomis, Vesta Churchill, Ralph Campbell Jr. (Speed) and Daphne Thurber. She is survived by her loving daughters Gloria (Wodek) Dunlap and Connie (Wodek) Haddrill; grandchildren John Barnowsky Jr.,...

Jack Traver

Jack Traver

Mar 22, 2012

Jack Traver; age 80; passed away March 22, 2012 after a long illness in Michigan. Jack lived in Florida for many years with his beloved wife Jean of 55 years who preceded him in death. Jack and Jean also lived in Lake Orion for a number of years and owned two restaurants, one in Oxford and Jean's Coney in Orion...

Helen Henrietta Gagliardi

Helen Henrietta Gagliardi

Mar 17, 2012

GAGLIARDI, HELENHENRIETTA; age 86;born on December 9, 1925in Detroit, Michigan; andwent to be with the Lordon March 17, 2012. Lovingwife of Salvatore for 67years; cherished mother ofHelen (Eurskin) Garten ofOakland, MI and HarrietBerg of Washington, MI;loving grandmother ofApril Garten, Kristena(Kevin) Cook, Gina Yurisko(Kirk Spillane), DawnYurisko (Matt McNabb),Sam (Stephanie) Garten,and Marvin (Ti f f a n y )Berg. She dearly loved...

Betty Jean Frizzell

Betty Jean Frizzell

Mar 17, 2012

Betty Jean Frizzell; age 84; born on November 1, 1927 in Lonaconing, Maryland and passed away March 17, 2012 in Clarkston, Michigan. Betty was the cherished wife of the late Gustave Nelson Frizzell.Loving mother of Jeri-Ann (Bill) Engleby of Ortonville; sister of Clifford (Margaret) Preston of Midland, Maryland; grandmother of Jeremy (Karla) Baumgras and great-grandmother of Wyatt Baumgras, Tessa Baumgras...

Albertito Colon Sr.

Albertito Colon Sr.

Mar 14, 2012

COLON SR., ALBERTITO;of Pontiac, March 14,2012; at 35 years of age.Beloved son of AlberardoSr. and Tina Colon andMargarita Colon; dear fatherof Albertito Colon II,Luiz Colon and Alissa Colon;brother of Abelardo(Gail) Colon Jr.; ArmandoColon, Adali Colon, AntonioColon and Aurelio(Erin) Colon; also survivedby three nieces and severaluncles, aunts, and cousins.Funeral Service willbe held on Friday, March16, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. atthe Pontiac...

Esther Claire Hyde

Esther Claire Hyde

Mar 14, 2012

Esther Claire Hyde; of Orion Township; age 79; March 14, 2012; beloved wife of Gerrit Hyde for 57 years; loving mother of Bob (Suzanne) Hyde of England, Leslie (Dave) Metzler of Texas, and Bruce Hyde of Waterford; dear grandmother of six; great grandmother of two; and sister of Adele Terlizzi of CA. Claire received her B.S. in Nursing from Keuka...

Alfred &Quot;Ed&Quot; Bone

Alfred &Quot;Ed&Quot; Bone

Mar 14, 2012

Alfred "Ed" Bone; of Rochester Hills; age 89; March 14, 2012. Ed is survived by his wife Betty Jane; daughter Trudy Bone; two grandchildren; three grandchildren; and brothers and sisters, Donnie, Patsy, Kenny, Larry, Tootsie, and Shirley. Ed worked in Maintenance for the Rochester Community Schools for many years. He was a talented carpenter, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Graveside...

Willie Harrell Jr.

Willie Harrell Jr.

Mar 11, 2012

Harrell, Willie Jr.; of Pontiac; March 11, 2012 age 30. Loving son of Willie and Linda Harrell; brother of Chasity Dawson, and China Harrell. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 a.m.from the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home Pontiac Chapel with Pastor Charles Bender officiating.Family hour at 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Services: In-state at 10:00AM, Service at 11:00AM at Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin...

Duane &Quot;Dewey&Quot; Barker

Duane &Quot;Dewey&Quot; Barker

Mar 11, 2012

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Sylvester &Quot;Catfish&Quot; Rockhill

Sylvester &Quot;Catfish&Quot; Rockhill

Mar 10, 2012

Rockhill, Sylvester "Catfish"; of Pontiac; age 72; called home March 10, 2012; born in Greenville, Mississippi ; Husband of Alice Rockhill,; loving father of six. Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Stephen M.B.C., 69 South Astor St. with Pastor Al Terrell officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 12:00 to 5:00...

David Harold Mercure

David Harold Mercure

Mar 6, 2012

David H. Mercure; of Lake Orion; formerly of Royal Oak and Columbiaville; age 89; March 6, 2012. David is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie of 63 years; his children, Peter Kip (Bonnie), Jo (Bill) Fetsco, Jill (Jeffrey) Banaszynski, Peggy (Peter) Bonk, Dan (Abbey), Matthew (Laurie), and Jeff (Stacy); and eight grandchildren. David was a WWII veteran serving 3½ years...

Georgena (Owen) Lazelle

Georgena (Owen) Lazelle

Mar 4, 2012

Georgena( Owen) Lazelle, of Rochester Hills; passed away March 4, 2012; at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lazelle; loving mother of Rebecca (Robert) Basinger, and Roberta (Gary) Geiger. Grandmother of four and great- grandmother of two. Georgena was a secretary for the Pontiac Schools for many years and a WWII veteran. She loved her crossword...

Chester &Quot;Chet&Quot; Staniec

Chester &Quot;Chet&Quot; Staniec

Mar 3, 2012

CHESTER H. "CHET" STANIEC; of Lake Orion, March 3, 2012, age 91.Beloved husband of Eleanor for 65 years.Dear Father of Kathleen (William) Cicala of Leonard, and Michael (Kathy) Staniec of Medina, Ohio.Loving Grandfather of Jonathan Cicala,, April Kote, Candice Cicala, Caitlin Cicala, Melissa Bolivar, Sara Adducchio, and Samantha Staniec. Great Grandfather of Giana and Maxwell.Mr. Staniec was a Sergeant in...

Rose Mary Kalohn

Rose Mary Kalohn

Mar 2, 2012

Rose Mary Kalohn; age 84; of Oxford; March 2, 2012; born Nov. 5, 1927; daughter of the late Salvatore and Anna Gatto; loving wife of the late Paul Kalohn Sr.; mother of Phyllis (Ken) Miskin, Paul (Sue) Kalohn, and Michael (Anne Marie) Kalohn; grandma of Todd (Elaine) Ashley, David (Deanna) Ashley, and Marianne Marsh; great grandma of Brendan Ashley and...

Chalmer F. Gidcumb

Chalmer F. Gidcumb

Feb 24, 2012

Chalmer F. Gidcumb; of Holly; February 24, 2012: age 92; beloved husband of the late Lotella; dear father of Carolyn (John) Sherrod of Illinois, Pat (J.D.) Drake of Linden, Jackie (Dennis) Davis of New Baltimore, and Cindy (Don) O'Connor of Almont; loving grandfather of eight and great grandfather of many; and brother of Ludene Looney, and Irene Cockrum. Mr. Gidcumb...

Lawrence &Quot;Paul&Quot; Kraus

Lawrence &Quot;Paul&Quot; Kraus

Feb 18, 2012

KRAUS, LAWRENCE"Paul"; age 48; of Pontiac;passed away February 18,2012. Preceded in deathby his parents, Larry andJudy Kraus. Dear brotherof Kevin and Christopher(Christy)Kraus; special uncle to Alexis, Christopher, and Spencer. Paul will always beremembered for takingcare of his dear friends inthe community and will beloved and missed by thosethat knew him. MemorialService Saturday, March3, 2012, 9 a.m. at BibleFellowship ChristianChurch, 1106...

Nancy Flores

Nancy Flores

Feb 17, 2012

Nancy J.Flores; of Pontiac; February 17, 2012; age 69. Loving wife of Miguel Flores for 37 years. Beloved mother of Ronald Jr., Russell, Rhonda and Robert Smith, and Elena, Mickey, Alex and Diana Flores; grandmother of 13; great grandmother of 11. She is also survived by brothers Dick (Alice), Eddie Neaves, sisters Vicky (Luis) Jimenez, Helen (Tony) Hernandez, and Cathy...

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