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Ralph Dennis Finneren
Jul 27, 2011
FINNEREN, RALPH DENNIS of Lake Orion, July 27, 2011 age 57.Beloved husband of Judy.Dear Father of Rory and Holli.Son of Gladys Finneren and the late Ralph of Warren.Brother of Joan (John) Frye, Mary Ann (Bill) Herbst, Sara (Mike) McGlynn, and Martha (Jerry) Johnson. Ralph is also survived by his faithful dog Charlie Joe.Mr. Finneren was a retired Pipefitter at General...
Peggy Ann Blanchard
Jul 27, 2011
Blanchard, Peggy Ann July 27, 2011 Age 79. Born August 17, 1931 in Goodison, MI to John Melvin and Margaret M. (Shippey) Blanchard. She was the proud sister of Harold(Judi) Blanchard Of Ortonville, Richard(Joan) Blanchard of Oxford and Carl(Sue) Blanchard of Junction City, Ohio. Also survived by 17 nieces and nephews and 36 great-nieces and nephews. Peggy was a lifelong...
Quanah Tonya &Quot;Sweet&Quot; Welch
Jul 26, 2011
Quanah Tonya Welch, " Sweet"; July 26, 2011.surviving are, two sisters; eight children and nine grandchildren. Services 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2011 at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home Family hour will be 10 a.m. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. www. sparksgriffin.com. Visitations: 10:00AM to 11:00AM on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 at Pontiac Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral...
Patrick R. Sweeney
Jul 20, 2011
SWEENEY, PATRICK R. of Lapeer, formerly of Lake Orion, July 20, 2011, age 41.Beloved son of Robert and Joann Sweeney of Lapeer, and Judy Miller of Shelby Twp. Beloved brother of Amanda Sweeney of Lapeer, Eric Klebba of Clarkston, and Rene Popour of Waterford. Grandson of Margaret Volmering. Patrick is also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins....
Steven L. Greer
Jul 16, 2011
Greer, Steven L; July 16, 2011 Age 57 of Pontiac. Loving brother of Robert (Chong) Greer, James Greer ,Mark (Betty) Greer, Willis (Tina) Greer and Gary (Sonny) Greer. Steven is also survived by his step-father Bernard Grinko. Steven was preceded in death by his parents Robert Greer and Mary (Seres) Greer, Grinko. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, July...
Annette J. Zielinski
Jul 12, 2011
ZIELINSKI, ANNETTE J. July 12, 2011 Age 98. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of John (Debbie) and the late James(Mary) Zellen and Barbara Catanese. Loving Grandmother of Jason Zellen, Kristin (Charlie) Grieve, Karen(David) Scally, Laura and Steven Zielinski. Great-Grandmother of Baron and Hans. Private services will be held. Interment Mt. Olivet. Arrangements by Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Guest...
Antonia P. O'Malley-Lis
Jul 10, 2011
O'MALLEY-LIS, ANTONIA P. of Lake Orion, July 10, 2011.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Miguel Angel Lis-Oliveros.Dear mother of Carmen O'Malley, Frances O'Malley-Saxton, and Miguel Lis-Planells all of Lake Orion. Loving grandmother of Frances, Marie, Deirdre, Austin, Alexandra, Monica, & Michael.. Funeral services Wednesday 11:00 am. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Internment Square Lake Cemetery. Rosary services Tuesday 6:00 pm...
J T. Reynolds
Jul 7, 2011
REYNOLDS, J.T. of Mt. Union, PA., formerly of Pontiac, July 7, 2011 age 80.Beloved husband of Faith. J.T. was preceded in death by his first wife Joan. Dear father of Jeff (Kathy) of St. Clair Shores, Jay (Paula) of Pontiac, and John (Van) of San Jose,CA. Loving grandfather of 1 grandson, and 5 great-grandchildren. Step-father of Mark (Deanna) Boonie of...
Raford W. Keeth Sr.
Jul 4, 2011
Keeth, Raford W. Sr. July 4, 2011. Age 80 of Lake Orion. Beloved husband of Annie of 60 years. Dear father of Raford( Joyce) Keeth Jr. Mary Sue(Mike) Hanes, David Keeth , Gary (Patricia) Keeth, Bentley"BennY" Keeth and Rick (Terri) Morgan. Grandfather of 9 and Great-Grandfather of 22. Also survived by 2 Brothers and 4 Sisters. Funeral service Friday 1pm...
Theodore R. Vestrand
Jul 4, 2011
Theodore R. Vestrand; July 4, 2011; of Pontiac; age 52. Father of Steven and Daniel .Brother of Karen Lopez, Michael Vestrand and Margie Vestrand.Ted was preceded in death by his son Teddy Vestrand and parents Theodore and Violet Vestrand. Ted is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m....
Jesse Sylvester
Jul 3, 2011
Sylvester, Jesse July 3, 2011 Age 28 of Lake Orion. Beloved wife of Larry of 9 Years. Loving mother of Victorea, Darrion, Ariel and Maxine. Sister of Elizabeth Leinonen and James Leinonen. Funeral service Friday 11 am at the New Beginnings Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday 6-9 at the Lake Orion Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment Eastlawn...
Leopoldo &Quot;Birdie&Quot; Sabatini
Jul 1, 2011
Sabatini, Leopoldo "Birdie" July 1,2011 Age 94 Of Almont. Beloved husband of Rose(Mendicino) of 64 years. Loving father of Sherry(Jim) Purdy, Linda(Don) Guldi, Rose Marie (Tom) Schoen, Maryann(Kirk) Curtis, Leo (Harriet) Sabatini Jr. and the late Cynthia Hoover. Father-in-law of Mike Hoover.Grandfather of 26 and Great-Grandfather of 20. Mr. Sabatini owned and operated LS Family Foods in Lake Orion for...
Judith E. Phillips
Jun 28, 2011
Phillips, Judith E. June 28, 2011 Age 66 of Lake Orion. Loving wife of Robert L. of 40 years. Dear mother of Michelle Phillips and Robert G. Phillips. Grandmother of Natalie Phillips. Arrangements entrusted to the Lake Orion Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. A memorial reflection can be made: www.sparksgriffin.com Cemetery: Private , (map/driving directions)
Linda C. King
Jun 26, 2011
KING, LINDA C.; age 61;of Waterford; December30, 1949; June 26, 2011.Linda is survived by herbrother, Dwight (Sue)King of White Lake; sister,Nancy (Steve) Larson ofSeattle, Washington; andher devoted friend, SueRoberson. She was precededin death by her parents,Harry and MaryKing; and sister, Norma(Dick) Fredricks. At Ms.King's request FuneralServices will not be held.C r e m a t i o n h a...
Tom Sheppard
Jun 22, 2011
DENZEL THOMAS SHEPPARD JR.; age 84. Known to family and friends as Tom, Mr. Sheppard died on June 22, 2011 at home following a lengthy illness. Born in Pontiac, Mr.Sheppard was the great-grandson of an immigrant Englishman who represented theUnion in the 1st Michigan Calvary during the Civil War and the son of a WWI veteran.After graduating from PHS in...
Ian Christopher Young
Jun 21, 2011
Young, Ian Christopher. June 21, 2011 Age 26 of Lake Orion. Beloved son of Jeff & Debbie(Dunn) Young. Dear brother of Nicole(Mike) Wojtowicz and Kyleen Young. Uncle of Madelyn Wojtowicz. Nephew of Bill & Betty Dunn, Sandy & Juan Villarreal, Diane & Gene Kotecki and Greg & Jan Young. Ian was a graduate of Oakland Christian School, earned a Teaching...
Eugene A. Bencsik
Jun 16, 2011
Bencsik, Eugene A. June 16, 2011. Age 88 of Lake Orion. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dear father of Timothy A. (Lorena) Bencsik, Sandra K. (Henry) Mistele and Eugene R. (Susan) Bencsik. Grandfather of Jeany(Paul) Watkins, Corey Banks and Kimberly Rochford. Great-Grandfather of Juleigh, Bradley, Trevor and Nathan. Mr. Bencsik retired from Holcroft/Loftus after many years of service. He...

