Obituaries

Ramon Antonio Pagan Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

Ramon Antonio Pagan Jr, age 70, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024. He leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife, Ana; his daughters, Sara, Iluminada, and Amanda; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with his loved stepchildren. He also leaves behind many brothers and sisters. Ramon was a God-fearing man who loved...

Susan Carol Barrett

Apr 9, 2024

Susan Carol Barrett was born on April 9, 1943, to the late Richard and Helen Barrett and passed away on April 9, 2024. Susan is the wife of the late Thomas Wilson; a loving mother to Eligah (Brenda) Vires Jr. and Christina (Chris) Kometer; beloved grandmother of Eligah (Jennifer) Vires, III, Amanda (Jeff) Santiago, Meaghan Vires, and Jonathan Kometer;...

Robert "Bob" Erickson

Apr 9, 2024

Robert “Bob” Leslie Erickson; June 2, 1951—April 9, 2024.  Bob fought a courageous battle with sarcoma cancer and died at home with his family caring for him in Oxford, Michigan.

Bob is survived by his wife Sue (Dahlquist) Erickson, married July 20, 1974; children Erica (Kevin) Ihrke of Oxford and Jason (Monica) Erickson of Laingsburg, Michigan; grandchildren...

Robert G. Rowland

Apr 6, 2024

Robert Garfield Rowland; born April 28, 1937; died April 6, 2024.  Bob is the beloved husband of Cosette J. Rowland; father of Laura (Caulene) Rowland, the late Jennifer Gilbert, Nancy (Emmitt) Bryant, Robert Rowland and the late John (Shelly) Rowland; stepfather of George (Amy) Bolvari and Valerie (Matthew) Skoda; brother of Charlotte (Lloyd) Bruce; and cousin of Janet Shepard,...

Richard Kast, Sr.

Apr 4, 2024

Richard “Dick” Kast; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away on April 4, 2024.  Dick is the beloved husband of Elaine, having spent 60 years of marriage together; the loving father of Rick (Paula) Kast Jr., Mark (Anne) Kast, the late Kimberly (Todd) Renzi and Kevin (Kiley) Kast; the dear grandfather of Brett, Nancy (Brian) Klusman, the late Jenna,...

Roy Blankenburg, Sr.

Apr 3, 2024

Roy M. Blankenburg, Sr.; of Lake Orion; passed away April 3, 2024.  Roy is the dear husband of the late Joyce; beloved father of Cheryl, Roy Jr., Pamela, Karen, Sue, Michele and the late Troy; the adoring grandfather of 12; and great grandfather of 2.  Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1pm at Sparks-Griffin...

Olga Lopez

Apr 3, 2024

Olga Luz Lopez; age 77; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Dorothy Mack

Apr 1, 2024

Dorothy Mack; age 99; of Auburn Hills, Michigan; passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel....

Albert Donald King Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Albert D. King Jr., of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024.  Albert is the beloved father of Kirsten L. Powell (King) and Budd B. King.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ronda C. King.

Glenda Lee Figueroa Rivera

Mar 21, 2024

Glenda Lee Figueroa Rivera; of Pontiac; age 46; passed away on March 21, 2024.  Glenda was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and a beautiful soul.  She had a smile so captivating that it would brighten any room she walked in.  Glenda will always be cherished, and her memories will forever live. She was the pillar of the family...

Joseph E Seddon

Mar 14, 2024

Joseph E. Seddon; of Lake Orion; age 89; passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 and he is now with the Lord.  Joe is the loving father of Greg Seddon and Lesley (Jon) Kelley; and son of the late John and Irene Seddon.  He is also survived by his sister Mary Lou (the late Leaun) Harrelson; adored by his...

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,...