Obituaries

Velma Southerland

Apr 28, 2024

Velma L. Southerland; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away on April 28, 2024.  Velma was the faithful wife of Solomon Hudson, Bob Nelson and Art Southerland, all of whom preceded her in death.  Velma is the loving mother of the late Diana (Robert) Carmack, Larry Hudson, Kathy (Jack) Smith, Sherry (Paul) Wade, Jeff Hudson, Cheryl (John) Walters, Jim...

Larry Brenkert

Apr 26, 2024

Larry D. Brenkert; of Sterling Heights; age 80; passed away on April 26, 2024.  Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Karen.  He is survived by his true friends who knew him so well and by his dog Thor.  Larry was a Vietnam Army Veteran and later worked at GM for many years.  Friends may gather on...

Charles Martin

Apr 23, 2024

Charles E. Martin was born on November 2, 1975, to Annie R. Martin and John Hawkins, both of whom he preceded in death.  He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Judi Martin; children Emma, Andrew, Antonio, Amari, and Antoine Martin; stepchildren Austin, Dustin and Hunter Rosecreants; one sister, Barbara Casher Robertson; two brothers, Hiram Hawkins and Robert Martin;...

James Lee Ingram

Apr 22, 2024

James Lee Ingram; age 88; of Southfield, Michigan; passed away on April 22, 2024. James leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved children, Betty Cook, Peter Parry, Everett Parry, and Anita Stultz; and many loving grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations or cards may be made out to Betty and the family.  A memorial service will be...

Jeanne L. Grayson

Apr 22, 2024

Jeanne L Grayson, 1936 - 2024

Jeanne, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on April 22, 2024, in Pontiac, Michigan. Born and raised in Macon, Georgia, she was raised with her sister in a thriving community.

While at Fisk University, she met her soulmate,...

Reta Louise Anderson

Apr 22, 2024

Reta Anderson

Sunrise: November 19, 1949 Pontiac, Michigan

Sunset: April 22, 2024 White Lake, Michigan

Reta Louise (Taylor) Anderson was born November 19, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, to the union of Rufus Davis Taylor and Mattie Jean (Scott) Taylor (both of whom preceded her in...

Rodney Allen Marshall

Apr 20, 2024

Rodney Allen Marshall; of Pontiac; passed away on April 20, 2024; with his family by his side.  Rodney leaves behind his brothers, Donald and Gary Marshall.  He was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Helm.  After high school graduation, Rodney enlisted and proudly served in the United States Air Force.  Upon returning from his service, Rodeny went on...

Connie Corbin

Apr 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024, Connie Jo Brochu Corbin passed away peacefully in her home in Addison Township.  Born in 1955 in Ferndale to Roger Brochu and Nina Hagan Brochu, she attended Pontiac Catholic High School.  Connie always wanted to be a mother and live in the woods. She was blessed to have two boys: Josh and Justin, who were...

Glenda "Jyl" Acker

Apr 12, 2024

Glenda “Jyl” Acker; of Lake Orion; age 70; passed away on April 12, 2024.  Jyl is survived by her son Benjamin Acker of Oxford; brother Jeff (Diane) Beard of North Carolina; nieces, Rachel, Andrea and Taylor of North Carolina; step-son Eric (Lori) Acker of Lake Orion; step-granddaughters, Whitney and Libby; ex-husband Tom Acker of Lake Orion; brother in law...

Ramon Antonio Pagan Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

Ramon Antonio Pagan Jr, age 70, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. He leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife, Ana; his daughters, Sara, Iluminada, and Amanda; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with his loved stepchildren. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters. Ramon was a God-fearing man who loved...

Susan Carol Barrett

Apr 9, 2024

Susan Carol Barrett was born on April 9, 1943, to the late Richard and Helen Barrett and passed away on April 9, 2024. Susan is the wife of the late Thomas Wilson; a loving mother to Eligah (Brenda) Vires Jr. and Christina (Chris) Kometer; beloved grandmother of Eligah (Jennifer) Vires, III, Amanda (Jeff) Santiago, Meaghan Vires, and Jonathan Kometer;...

Robert "Bob" Erickson

Apr 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Leslie Erickson; June 2, 1951—April 9, 2024.  Bob fought a courageous battle with sarcoma cancer and died at home with his family caring for him in Oxford, Michigan.

Bob is survived by his wife Sue (Dahlquist) Erickson, married July 20, 1974; children Erica (Kevin) Ihrke of Oxford and Jason (Monica) Erickson of Laingsburg, Michigan; grandchildren...

Robert G. Rowland

Apr 6, 2024

Robert Garfield Rowland; born April 28, 1937; died April 6, 2024.  Bob is the beloved husband of Cosette J. Rowland; father of Laura (Caulene) Rowland, the late Jennifer Gilbert, Nancy (Emmitt) Bryant, Robert Rowland and the late John (Shelly) Rowland; stepfather of George (Amy) Bolvari and Valerie (Matthew) Skoda; brother of Charlotte (Lloyd) Bruce; and cousin of Janet Shepard,...

Richard Kast, Sr.

Apr 4, 2024

Richard “Dick” Kast; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away on April 4, 2024.  Dick is the beloved husband of Elaine, having spent 60 years of marriage together; the loving father of Rick (Paula) Kast Jr., Mark (Anne) Kast, the late Kimberly (Todd) Renzi and Kevin (Kiley) Kast; the dear grandfather of Brett, Nancy (Brian) Klusman, the late Jenna,...

Roy Blankenburg, Sr.

Apr 3, 2024

Roy M. Blankenburg, Sr.; of Lake Orion; passed away April 3, 2024.  Roy is the dear husband of the late Joyce; beloved father of Cheryl, Roy Jr., Pamela, Karen, Sue, Michele and the late Troy; the adoring grandfather of 12; and great grandfather of 2.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1pm at Sparks-Griffin...

Olga Lopez

Apr 3, 2024

Olga Luz Lopez; age 77; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Dorothy Mack

Apr 1, 2024

Dorothy Mack; age 99; of Auburn Hills, Michigan; passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel....

Albert Donald King Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Albert D. King Jr., of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024.  Albert is the beloved father of Kirsten L. Powell (King) and Budd B. King.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ronda C. King.

Glenda Lee Figueroa Rivera

Mar 21, 2024

Glenda Lee Figueroa Rivera; of Pontiac; age 46; passed away on March 21, 2024.  Glenda was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and a beautiful soul.  She had a smile so captivating that it would brighten any room she walked in.  Glenda will always be cherished, and her memories will forever live. She was the pillar of the family...

Joseph E Seddon

Mar 14, 2024

Joseph E. Seddon; of Lake Orion; age 89; passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 and he is now with the Lord.  Joe is the loving father of Greg Seddon and Lesley (Jon) Kelley; and son of the late John and Irene Seddon.  He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou (the late Leaun) Harrelson; adored by his...