Obituaries

Laureane Hernandez

Feb 15, 2023

Laureane Hernandez; of Pontiac, MI; passed away on February 15, 2023. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Sally Ann Walter

Feb 14, 2023

Sally Ann (Perry) Walter; 89; of Oxford, Michigan.  Sally was born in Lake Orion on July 7, 1933.  She married the love of her life, Jim, on September 5, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion.  They were married for 69 years.  Sally graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1951 and had many lifelong friends from...

Kristina Marie Mccowan

Feb 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kristina Marie McCowan; of Pontiac; who left us suddenly on February 12, 2023.  Kristina leaves behind her daughter Alyssa McCowan; father Michael McCowan; mother Brenda McClusky; brother Archie McCowan; grandma Janet Owen; as well as many other family and friends that loved and cherished her.  She is predeceased by her grandparents,...

Elaine Matthews

Feb 9, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Elaine Michele Matthews, of Oxford, Michigan.  She passed away at age 70 on February 9, 2023, surrounded by her daughter Kristy, son Mike and dear friend Kevin, after battling with multiple illnesses she was called to rest.  Elaine was born in Detroit on July 24, 1952, to the late Kenneth and...

Sandra Mccloud

Feb 5, 2023

Sandra Elizabeth McCloud; of Auburn Hills; passed away February 5, 2023.  Dearest mother to Jacob Alden McCloud and Ashley Nicole McCloud; sister to John Alden, Michael Alden and Timothy Alden; and stepdaughter to Paul Nelson.  Sandy was born October 8, 1966, to Donna Ruth (Palazini) Alden and Dennis Fremont Alden in Oakland County, Michigan.

She received a...

Robert Alan Lesko

Jan 31, 2023

Robert Alan Lesko; of Clarkston; age 64; beloved husband, father, and Bop Bop passed early morning of January 31, 2023. Robert is preceded in death by his father Anthony Lesko; mother Lucille Lesko; brother John Lesko; sister Lucille Emmett; father-in-law J.B. Miracle; mother-in-law Gertrude Miracle; and brother-in-law Walt Fielding. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Lesko, daughter...

Maria Emma Lucio

Jan 28, 2023

Maria Emma Lucio; age 91; of Pontiac; passed away on January 28, 2023. She is the beloved wife of the late Luis B. Lucio; the loving mother of the late Luis R. Lucio, Jesus (Catherine) Lucio, Maria (the late Alberto) Banales, and Leticia Gonzalez; grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12; and sister of Maria Mercedes. Maria was preceded...

Georg Gerigk

Jan 27, 2023

Georg Gerigk; age 81; passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home in Grosse Ile, MI.  He was survived by his wife Nancy, (passed away on March 19, 2023) his children Georg Gerigk and Eve (Tim) Ryan and his grandchildren Nicholas Ryan and Annemarie (Shane) O'Shea.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Annemarie.  Memorial...

David L. Hake

Jan 26, 2023

Mr. David L. Hake was born July 17, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as an only child, to the late Leo and late Katherine Hake and passed away January 26, 2023, in Rochester, Michigan.  David was the beloved husband of 65 years to Sharon (Kaschalk) Hake.  He was the loving father of Lee Ann (August) Kalohn, Diane Hake, William (Lisa)...

Casimiro "Frank" Rivas

Jan 26, 2023

Casimiro "Frank" Contreras Rivas; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on January 26, 2023, at the age of 85 from an unexpected illness. Born on March 4, 1937, to his late parents Ascencion and Simona Rivas in Chihuahua, Mexico.

He came to the U.S. to make a better life for himself. Frank worked for the Canadian National Railway...

Joyce "Sapphire" Munson

Jan 22, 2023

Gerald David Dingman

Jan 18, 2023

Mr. Gerald D. Dingman was born April 8, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Charles and Dorothy Dingman and passed away January 18, 2023, in Spring Lake, Michigan

Gerald was an amazing Father and Papa. He is survived by his wife Marlene Dingman; sons Tony Dingman and Carrie Hill, Vince and Brenda Dingman; grandchildren Anna Dingman, Claire and...

Marilyn J. Simmons

Jan 16, 2023

Marilyn J. Simmons; of Waterford; passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit.

Marilyn was the beloved wife of 69 years to late Bud Simmons; and the sister of the late Barbara (Mahncke) Driver.  She was the dear mother of Karen...

Glenna L Jones

Jan 9, 2023

Glenna L. Jones; of Oxford; September 6, 1954 - January 9, 2023.  Glenna is survived by her son, Jeffery Jones (39), his significant other, Heather Hoose, and their son, Austin Christopher Jones, and her son, Jeremy Cash (38), and his wife, Lauryn Coules-Cash.  Also survived by her siblings, Michael (Sandy) Cash and Pamela Cash; and her grand-dogs, Pandora and...

Karen Yvonne Mcdonald-Smith

Jan 9, 2023

Celebrating the Life of

Karen Y. McDonald – Smith

Sunrise: July 4, 1947 - Sunset: January 9, 2023

Karen was born to Edna M. Dowell and lovingly raised by her grandparents Thomas E. McDonald and Mary McDonald – Saulsberry. Karen was born and raised in Pontiac, MI...

Tanesha Janae Marshall

Jan 7, 2023

Tanesha Janae Marshall “Nene”; age 32; passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 11:00 am at Eastside Church of Christ, 149 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pontiac, MI with family hour beginning a 10:00 am. The service will be officiated by Brother Robert B. Brewington Jr.

Bruce E. Fritz

Jan 5, 2023

Bruce E. Fritz; of Clarkston; formerly of Lake Orion; age 76; passed away suddenly on January 5, 2023.  Bruce is the beloved husband of Pamela for 15 years; loving father of Kyle (Hiede) Fritz, Katherine (Clyde) Grassley, Katherine (Mike) Spina, Melissa Delmotte and Meghan (Barry) Puzio; and cherished Opa of Noah, Tristan, Alex, Ashley, Kaden, Darwin, Madison, Oliver and...

Marguerite Greer

Jan 2, 2023

Marguerite Greer; age 89; passed away on January 2, 2023.  Marguerite leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Pamela (Charles) Gordon; her grandchildren Tiffany Sanyang and Shannon Wilson; great grandchildren Landing and Aaliyah Sanyang; and her sister Zenovia Keels.  She will also be dearly missed by many other relatives and friends.  Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband...

Nellie Maurita Waterman

Jan 2, 2023

Nellie M. Waterman; of Pontiac; passed away on January 2, 2023. The family will receive friends on January 21, 2023, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 11:00 am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

John David Carper

Dec 30, 2022

John “The Bull” David Carper; of Pontiac, Michigan; was born on April 8, 1964, and passed away on December 30, 2022. John is the beloved husband of Elvita Carper; the adoring brother of Veronica (Ron) Carl and Bill Ezell; the loving grandfather of Elisa, Jacob, and Briana; brother-in-law of Dave & Mary French, Rose & John Mabery, and Johnie...