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Hedy L. Alexander
Apr 13, 2012
Hedy L. Alexander; of Pontiac; passed away April 13, 2012. Hedy is the beloved daughter of the late Fannie Ruth and Quinnon Laborgia Martin Sr.; loving mother of LaTricia M. Wilson; cherished grandmother of Cierra M. Wilson; and dear sister of Quinnon Laborgia (Eileen) Martin Jr., and Patricia Ann Martin. She was preceded death by her sisters Eloise Smith,...
John Jr. Yungk
Apr 12, 2012
John Yungk Jr.; of Ormond Beach, FL; formerly of Rochester, MI; age 89. Husband of the late Florence Yungk and Henrietta Yungk. Survived by son Ronald (Carol) Yungk; two step sons, Jeffrey and James Paul Ledford, two step daughters Jennifer (Roger) Chapdelaine and Janine (Tim) Mobley; sister Beverly Stief; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. John was a veteran of...
Ida Mae Knox
Apr 4, 2012
Ida Mae Knox, ; of Pontiac; died April 4, 2012; age 85.Beloved wife of the late Walter Knox, loving sister to Della Gay, mother - in - law to JoAnn and Lynn Knox, 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great- grandchildren. Ida was preceded in death by her two sons Willie and John Knox. Funeral service will be held...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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...
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
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
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
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
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...

