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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...
Rev James H. Wright
Jun 15, 2011
Rev. James H. Wright; June 15, 2011; of Auburn Hills, age 79; beloved husband of the late Genevia Wright; dearest father of Ruth Haywood and Diana Hickman; and loving grandfather of Jeff, Alisha, Greg, and Jennifer. He also leaves behind his seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother JD (Jean) Wright; and sister Virginia (Pauline) Barnett. Mr. Wright was...
Jerry M. Sheldon
Jun 14, 2011
Jerry M Sheldon; June 14, 2011; of Clarkston; age 74. Beloved husband of Nancy Sheldon. Loving father of Lorrie, Cindy (Pat), Jeri Ann (Wayne), Kelly (Kevin); and grandfather of nine. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Mildred Sheldon, son-in-law Scott and granddaughter Jessica. Family will receive friends for a memorial gathering on Thursday, June 16, 2011...
Willie Walter Knox
Jun 11, 2011
Willie Walter Knox; of Pontiac; June 11, 2011; age 67. Retired Pontiac Motors foreman, over 30 years of employment. Loving husband of JoAnn Knox for 46 years; treasured son of Ida M. Knox; beloved father of Willie James and Walter (Shelby) Knox, and Christina (Quintin) Hardy; and cherished grandfather of five. Preceded in death by his father Walter and brother...
Margarate Granado
Jun 10, 2011
Margarate Granado; June 10, 2011; age 65; of Lake Orion. Dear wife of Louis. Loving mother of Christina Wise, Louis Granado Jr., Lisa Granado, Francisco Granado, Juan (Lisa) Granado, Reynaldo Granado, Emmelina Granado and Joaquin Granado. Grandmother of Roman, Amelia, Sabrina, and Lola. Also survived by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral service Monday 7 pm at the Lake Orion...
Sarah Lynn Daniel
Jun 6, 2011
Daniel, Sarah Lynn. Age 23, suddenly June 6, 2011. Loving mother of Savannah Rose Daniel. Beloved daughter of Bernadette Kellner and Steve Daniel. Granddaughter of Bud Kellner. Visitation Friday 10am until 11:30 am at the Lake Orion Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. A Guest Reflection can be made @ www.sparksgriffin.com Visitations: 10:00AM to 11:30AM on...
Katherine P. Semann
Jun 1, 2011
SUTTON-SEMANN, K. PATRICIA of Lake Orion-Oxford, June 1, 2011, age 85Beloved wife of the late David Sutton and Raymond Semann. Dear mother of Lenore Johnsen of N.C., Mike Sutton of Minnesota, Kathleen Johnson of Ortonville, and Dave (Kathleen) Sutton of Lake Orion. Step-Mother of Barb (Jeff) Cornish, Brian (Bernie) Semann, Paul (Pam) Semann, Nancy (Ray) Donovan, Karen (Charlie) Swanagon, and...
Patricia Joy Harp
May 31, 2011
Harp, Patricia Joy May 31, 2011 age 82 of Rochester Hills. Beloved wife of Leonard of 63 years. Dear mother of Dennis(Denise) Harp, Roger Harp and the late Clifford Harp. Grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 6. Funeral service Monday 11am at the Lake Orion Chapel of the Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-6pm. Interment Eastlawn Cemetery....
Larry M. Pawley
May 30, 2011
Pawley, Larry M. Age 63 of Lake Orion. Father of Wayne (Shannon) Pawley, Naomi(Brian) Dorey, Melanie(Jeff) Christian, Rusty(Heidi) Pawley, and April White Son of the late Kenneth and Virginia Pawley. Stepson of Nancy Longpre. Brother of Brenda Hayes, Jill Szymanski, Jon Rowley Charlene Agee and the late Gail Herr. Grandfather of 12. Mr. Pawley was A Policeman for the Railroad...
Hazel Nasstrom
May 29, 2011
HAZEL E. NASSTROM;December 12, 1924 to May29, 2011; age 86. Belovedwife of Charles; lovingmother of Carol Richie,Terry (Ray) Redmond, andB i l l R a y n e s ; d e a r e s tgrandmother of Sean, Robert,R.J., Megan, Lucasand Hunter. Hazel was aretired teacher for WaterfordPublic Schools whoenjoyed spending time onthe golf course and withher friends at...

