Obituaries

Mack Clouse

Mar 13, 2024

Mack R. Clouse; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away on March 13, 2024.  Mack is the beloved husband of Bonnie Lou, who preceded him in death after 45 years of marriage; the loving father of Jean (Mike) Mansfield, Lt. Col. Gerald (Lyn) Clouse, Julie Kaltner, Joy Clouse (Randy Fremstad), Jill (Kevin) Yonts, Jessica (Joe) Rawlings and Janel Clouse;...

Guy Felix Sanchez

Mar 11, 2024

Guy Felix Sanchez, age 59, of Lake Orion, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, with family at his side.  He was a graduate of Lake Orion High School, class of 1982. Guy worked in construction for over a decade and was a jack of all trades.  Guy loved his family more than anything. He loved hosting family dinners...

Icelene Phillips

Mar 10, 2024

Icelene Phillips, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on March 10, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Kenneth Kelly

Mar 6, 2024

Kenneth P. Kelly; of Rochester Hills; passed peacefully on March 6, 2024; age 83.  Ken is dear husband of Ann Kelly; beloved father of Michael (Susie) Kelly, Robert (Anne) Kelly and the late Catherine Kelly; grandfather of Ava and Andrew Kelly, Nathan (Julie) Telfor and Natalie (Jake) Eller; dear brother of Margaret Huggard, Karen (the late Robert) Rhoa and...

Ana Maria Rubio De Corral

Mar 4, 2024

Ana Maria Rubio de Corral, age 82, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. She leaves behind to cherish in her memory her children, Antonia Corral, Teresa Corral, Socorro Corral, Jacel Corral, Lucesita Rubio, Martin Corral, Savino Corral, Manuel Corral, David Corral, and Eduardo Corral; and many grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday,...

Harold L. Lawton

Mar 1, 2024

Harold L. Lawton; of Lake Orion; age 94; passed away on March 1, 2024.  Harold is the beloved husband of the late Gretchen, who passed away in 2021 after 66 years of marriage.  He is survived by his children, Bob Lawton, Wendy (the late Jerry) Yerkes, Kim (Todd) Johnstone and Doug (Nicole) Lawton; his grandchildren, Charles, James (Ana), the...

Nancy Lou Van Hull

Feb 29, 2024

Nancy Lou Burgdorf Van Hull; of White Lake, Michigan; passed away at age 76 on Thursday, February 29, 2024, after a brave yearlong battle with cancer. Nancy was born on October 30, 1947, in Pontiac to Joseph Burgdorf and Arlene Babcock Burgdorf. She was raised in Pontiac alongside her brothers Joe and Bill, and attended Pontiac Central High School....

Beatrice Woods

Feb 29, 2024

Beatrice “Bea” Woods; of Pontiac, MI; age 98 passed away on February 29, 2024. Beatrice leaves to cherish in her memory her children, Luther Daniel, Arvonne (the late James) Wright, and Elaine F. Daniel; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Daniel, Natashia Daniel (Ricky Dyson), Alisa (Michael) McCowen, Kimani (Doris) Daniel, David Daniel, Nina (Eric) Henderson, Tanya Daniel, Reggie (Tyffanie) Daniel, Jason...

Darrell Leon Broner

Feb 24, 2024

Darrell Leon Broner, age 57, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Darrell is survived by his beloved siblings Cathie Long and Kenneth Broner and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Emma Mae Broner, and his brother, Victor Broner. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 7,...

Irene Szymanski

Feb 18, 2024

Irene Szymanski; of Lake Orion; age 95; passed away on February 18, 2024.  Irene is the beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Linda (Douglas) McKay, Denise Chapman, the late Robert Syzmanski and Michelle Szymanski; dear grandmother of 5; and great grandmother of 8. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11am at...

Elisa Sabrina Harris

Feb 16, 2024

Elisa Sabrina Harris, age 65, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Roger Leroy Waite

Feb 14, 2024

Roger LeRoy Waite; born on February 6, 1943; passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, at the age of 81.

Roger is the dear husband of Dianna Waite; beloved father of Michelle (Butch) Cox and Tina (Gregory) Lane; and dear grandfather of Carl (Kayla) Cox, Tyler Cox (Denise Ramm), Brianna Cooper (Sean Mulligan) and Chase Cooper (Jillian...

Carrie Lynn Mcevers

Feb 14, 2024

Carrie Lynn McEvers; of Lake Orion; age 51; passed suddenly on February 14, 2024. Carrie is the loving wife of Carl McEvers; mother of Lydia Hanson (21) and her boyfriend Nicholas Fischer, Davis Hanson (24) and his fiancé Jolie Phillips, and Calvin McEvers (7); and stepson Collin McEvers (26).  Carrie is also survived by her mother and father Jerry...

Lynwood "Woody" W. Newcomb

Feb 12, 2024

Lynwood W. Newcomb "Woody"; of Pontiac; age 73; passed away on February 12, 2024.  Woody is the beloved husband of the late Vicki Lynn; loving father of Jacqueline (Robert) Murphy, the late Patrick Newcomb, Amy Gonzalez and James (Rhiannon) Newcomb; and loving grandfather of 15.  He is also survived by his 5 great grandsons; and sister Linda Wiscombe.  Lynwood...

Emily Lynn Polan

Feb 11, 2024

Emily Lynn Polan; of Oxford; age 38; passed suddenly on February 11, 2024. Emily is the loving mother of Kori, Devin, Brandon, Vanessa, Cassie, Alex and Maxwell.  She is also survived by her father and stepmother Richard and Lori Smith; fiancé Ian Lumley; grandmother Helen Exelby; aunts, Sharon, Cathy, Pam (Michelle) Rose and Suzie (Mike) Craven; uncles Richard, Gary,...

Gerald "Jerry" Gortat

Feb 8, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Gortat; of Lake Orion; age 81; passed away on February 8, 2024. Born in Detroit, MI to the late Frank and Blanche Gortat. He is survived by his brother Donald (Rose Marie) Gortat, his nephews Michael (Brenda) Gortat, Greg (Jessica) Gortat, Chris (Felecia) Gortat and niece MaryLynn (Dave) Stone. And many great nephews and nieces.

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Juana Mendoza Reyes

Feb 7, 2024

Juana "Juanita" Mendoza Reyes passed away on February 7, 2024. She leaves behind her husband, Joaquin Torres; and her 3 children, Esmeralda, Maribel, and Eduardo Torres. Juanita was a devoted mother and wife and loved her family unconditionally. She loved spending time with her family and cooking. Juanita will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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Carlton "Pete" Corley

Feb 6, 2024

Carlton “Pete” Corley; of Oakland Township, Michigan; formerly of Mississippi; passed away on February 6, 2024.  Carlton is the dear husband of Peggy Corley; beloved father of Cathy (Philip) Rogers, Carla (Nicki) Corley and the late Jonathan Corley; dear grandfather of Matthew Rogers, Courtney Rogers, Carson Corley, Harrison Corley and Greyson Corley; and great-grandfather of Millie Corley and Bennett...

Neal Norman Cook Sr.

Feb 3, 2024

Neal N. Cook Sr. was born on May 06, 1933,

and passed away on February 3, 2024, peacefully at home.

Neal loved riding his motorcycle as long as he could. He enjoyed

playing golf, an occasional bowling game, and playing cards with family,

Cassandra Motes

Feb 2, 2024

Cassandra Motes; February 2, 2024; age 40. Cassandra is survived by her children, Christian Holmes, Jaxton Crabtree, and Kaycee Crabtree; who were the joy of her life. She is remembered by her father, Timothy Motes; mother, Kimberly Ledford; and step-mother, Margaret Motes. She is also mourned by her grandmother, Mary Sue Motes. Cassandra's sisters, Christina Priemer (husband Greg), Becky...