Obituaries

Carmen Sarah Mellado

Jun 5, 2023

Carmen Sarah Mellado;  age 95; passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023. Devoted mother to the late Theresa (Cristelo) Resendez; grandmother to Evangelina (Jorge) Davila and Cristelo (Melanie) Resendez Jr.; great-grandmother to Jorge (Elizabeth)Davila Jr., Marta A. Davila, Serria (Joey) Resendez, Maria C. Davila, Cristelo Resendez III,  and Javier A. Davila. She retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Carmen...

Loretta May Berg

Jun 3, 2023

Loretta May Berg; of Oxford; age 89; died peacefully on June 3, 2023.  Loretta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was preceded in death by Tom Berg, her husband of 67 years.

Loretta was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion for 46 years.  She loved living on Indianwood Lake,...

Gertrude "Trude" Tanana

Jun 1, 2023

Gertrude Tanana; April 26, 1929 - June 1, 2023 On June 1st, Gertrude "Trude" Tanana, mother of four, grandmother and friend to many, passed away at the age of ninety-four. Trude was born in Detroit, Michigan to Anton and Anna Grunwald. Trude was blessed with four children, Karen, Michael, Christopher, and Susan; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and two...

Sandra Ann Cation

May 31, 2023

Sanda Ann Cation; of Lake Orion; it is with sadness and love that we share with you the passing of Sandra Cation, who went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2023 at age 76.  Born on May 25, 1947, she was the first born to the late David and the late Margaret Cation.  Sandra is survived by...

Maria Guadalupe Peniche Aguilar

May 30, 2023

Maria Guadalupe Peniche Aguilar; age 35; passed away on May 30, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 10:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Ruby Ella Rhodes

May 28, 2023

Ruby Ella Rhodes; of Oxford; age 97; May 28, 2023.  Ruby was born and raised in Pontiac, Michigan.  She attended Pontiac schools and graduated from Pontiac high school in 1943.  After graduation, she worked in a clothing store as the bookkeeper, before being married and having children, after which she had two children and spent time at home.  In...

Dwayne Anthony Reid

May 23, 2023

Dwayne Anthony Reid; peacefully passed away on May 23, 2023. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, with services following immediately at 1:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Lillian O. Ross

May 19, 2023

Lillian Oneal Ross; age 99; peacefully passed away on May 19, 2023. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, with services following immediately at 11:00 am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Carlos Villarreal Ii

May 17, 2023

Carlos Villarreal Jr.; age 40; passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2023. Carlos was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on July 21, 1982. He grew up in Waterford, Michigan, and graduated from Waterford Kettering High School in 2000. Carlos married, later moved to Pennsylvania, and returned to Pontiac, Michigan, where he resided. Carlos is survived by his wife, Paulina; his parents,...

Susan D Vaillancourt

May 17, 2023

Susan Diane Vaillancourt; loving daughter, mother, grammy, niece, cousin and friend; passed away at the age of 58; on May 17, 2023.

Susan was born on August 30, 1964 to John and Rita McCaffrey.  She was the apple of their eye.  She excelled in school and always made a ton of friends.  Susan wore many occupational hats:...

Joyce Marie Bullock

May 16, 2023

Joyce Marie Bullock; of Lake Orion; age 79; passed away on May 16, 2023.  Joyce is the beloved wife of the late Grady "Dodie" Bullock; dear mother of Connie (Larry Ahlborn) Bullock, Rick Bullock and Wayne (Brenda) Bullock; loving grandmother of David (Katie), Amanda, Corey, Christina (Curtis), Michelle (Chad), Nicholas and Anthony (Chloe); loving great grandmother of 9; and...

Richard J. Hamilton

May 15, 2023

Richard John Hamilton (1946-2023)

On behalf of the family, we would like to announce the passing of Richard Hamilton. Richard passed away peacefully on the 15th of May, 2023 at the age of 76 alongside his family in Lake Orion, Michigan.  Richard was a loving husband of 51 years to his wife, Pamela...

Thomas D Johnson

May 9, 2023

Thomas Daniel Johnson; age 80; of Oxford; passed away after a short, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2023. Tom was born in Washington, D.C. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Johnson; and brother, James Michael Johnson. Tom is survived by his wife of 19 years, Susan; his children, Sean...

Thomas V Roe, Jr.

May 8, 2023

Thomas V. Roe, Jr.; of Lake Orion; MI, passed away on May 8, of 2023. Tom was born on March 11, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Wanda (Lawson) Roe and Thomas Virgil Roe Sr.  When he was a young child his family moved to Michigan and he went on to graduate from Avondale High School in 1967. He...

Gregory Marlin

May 7, 2023

Gregory Marlin; 1961 - 2023

Scientists have measured a significant drop in jokes and smiles in recent weeks. It is due to the loss of Gregory Marlin, long-time Lake Orion and Oxford resident who passed away May 7, 2023, two days short of his 62nd birthday.

Greg will be remembered by his family, friends, coworkers...

David Walter

May 5, 2023

David Walter; age 62; of Lapeer; formerly from Lake Orion; passed May 5, 2023. Dear son of John and Virginia Walter, whom preceded him in death. David is survived by Stephanie, his wife; stepchildren, Gregory DeRidder of Oxford and Katie DeRidder; grandchildren, Isabella, Miles, and McKensie; uncle, Steve (Sue) Bovbjerg of Colorado; aunts, Chris (Ron) Garrett of Sebewaing,...

Edward Lee Clinkscales

May 1, 2023

Edward Lee Clinkscales; age 84; of Pontiac; passed away peacefully on May 1, 2023. Edward was a kind, caring, and loving person. He loved going out and collecting bottles /cans all over Pontiac, watching the temptations and the five heartbeats. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to music. He always had a great memory which...

Terry M. Hargrave

Apr 30, 2023

Terry Margaret Hargrave; of Waterford; age 59; passed away on April 30, 2023.  Terry is the beloved wife of Phillip John Hargrave Sr. for 38 years; ; dear daughter of Barbara J. Cram and the late Theodore R. Cram; dear daughter-in-law of Mary Kidd; loving mother of Phillip John Hargrave Jr. (Erin), Sydney Hargrave and McKenzie Parr (Justin); loving...

Angela Marie Deachin

Apr 26, 2023

Angela Marie Deachin; of Lake Orion; age 57; passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 with her family by her side. Angie is the beloved wife of Ron for 33 years; dear daughter of Dan and Linda Gosley; daughter-in-law of Mary Deachin; loving mother of Emily (Austin) Berkobien and Daniel (Maria) Deachin; loving grandmother of Frankie Berkobien, Sage Berkobien...

Josefina Alavardo

Apr 21, 2023

Josefina Alvarado; of Oxford, MI; passed away on April 21, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Rosary prayers will be said on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, April...