Obituaries

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...

Eduardo Rodriguez

Jan 30, 2024

Eduardo Rodriguez, age 70,  of Oxford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024. Eduardo is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Mary Rodriguez; his daughters, Raquel Rodriguez, Marisa Rodriguez (Tom Morrissey), and Andrea Rodriguez (Kevin Brock); his step-sons, Joseph and Christopher Lint; his father, Pablo Rodriguez; his siblings, Olga Santiago, Sandra Rodriguez, and Rebecca Rodriguez; and...

Sharon Lee Adams

Jan 29, 2024

Sharon Lee Adams; of Oxford; age 79; passed away on January 29, 2024.  Sharon was preceded in death in 2003 by her beloved husband, Kenneth Shelby Adams Sr.  She is the loving mother of Sindy Taylor, the late Karen (Chet) Losey, the late Kenneth Shelby Adams Jr., DeAnna Riggs, Yvonne (Rob) Griffin, Kevin Howard Adams and Brent Lee Adams;...

Claude "Ray" Duff

Jan 29, 2024

Claude “Ray” Raymond Duff was born on September 14, 1944. Ray passed away quietly with his family by his side on Monday, January 29 at the Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ray graduated from Cody High School, Detroit, Michigan in 1962 and began working at Sears Roebuck and Co. in Highland Park, MI, where he met...

Jose Misael Alvarado De La Cruz

Jan 28, 2024

Jose Misael Alvarado De La Cruz; of Pontiac, Michigan; age 52; passed away on January 28, 2024. Jose is the beloved husband of Maria Elena Becerra Puente; loving father of Airi Michelle Alvarado Becerra, Mike Alvarado Becerra, Marvin Yael Alvarado Becerra, Israel Alvarado De La Cruz, and the late Arely Alvarado Becerra; grandfather to Zaqueo Nicolas Alvizo Alvarado; and...

Olga Guerrero

Jan 24, 2024

Olga Guerrero, our beloved mother and grandmother sadly passed away on January 24, 2024, at the age of 83. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and friend who was always there when needed for her kids, grandkids, friends or neighbors. Olga would give to anyone that was in need. She was also an excellent cook! If she knew you...