Obituaries

Gerrit "Gary" Hyde Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Gerrit “Gary” Smith Hyde, Jr.; of Orion Township; 94; November 15, 2022.  The son of Gerrit S. Hyde, Sr. and Margaret H. Stoddard, Gary was raised in the small village of Waterville in upstate New York.  While growing up there he made several life-long friends and always enjoyed returning to rehash stories.

Gary was a Navy veteran...

Whitney E. Hadley

Nov 7, 2022

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Whitney Elizabeth Hadley (Baird), a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away surrounded by close family at the age of seventy-three. Born on February 21, 1949, to June and William Baird in Toledo, Ohio. Whitney graduated from Grosse Pointe High and went on to have a successful advertising career. Whitney started her career at...

Pauline Ruth Egner

Nov 6, 2022

Pauline Ruth Egner (Nooney), age 93, of Lake Orion Michigan passed away at home on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James G Egner; cherished sons Mark N Egner and Christopher James Egner; as well as her dear grandson Trevor Blaylock; and loving brother James L. Nooney.  She is survived...

Florencia Garcia

Nov 4, 2022

Florencia Garcia; age 86; of Waterford, MI; passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2022. She is the beloved mother of her late son, Noel Benavidez. Florencia is survived by her sister, Anitia Jackson; her three grandchildren, Noel Jr., Vincent, and Marissa Benavidez; and her two great-grandchildren, Niko and Isaac Santos.

Florencia was retired from General Motors, she...

Karen Ann Robinson

Nov 4, 2022

Karen A. Robinson went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2022.   She was 79 years old.  Karen was born in Oxford, Michigan on May 2, 1943. She lived in the Oxford Orion area all of her life.  Karen was preceded in death by her parents Vivian (Lambertson) and Ronald Douglas, her first husband Donald...

Modesta Ramirez

Nov 3, 2022

Modesta Ramirez; age 86; of Pontiac; passed November 3, 2022. Modesta leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband Romulo Ramirez; loving children David Salazar and Annabel Navarro; many grandchildren and even more great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, Abel Salazar, Elva Ramirez and Francisca Tellez. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November...

Isabel Cunningham Harper

Oct 29, 2022

Isabel Cunningham (Splatt) Harper, age 96, formerly of Oxford, Michigan, passed away at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  She was born in Grangemouth, Scotland, having come over on the ship to America with her family when she was 3.

She was a graduate of Wayne State University with a bachelors in nursing.  She worked in public...

Antonio Dominquez Escamilla

Oct 28, 2022

Antonio (Tonez) Dominquez Escamilla; age 23; of Waterford, Michigan; passed away October 28, 2022 in Curran, Michigan. Antonio was born in Pontiac, Michigan on April 29, 1999; to Ricca Escamilla (nee: Marsh) and Hector Escamilla Rodriguez. Antonio attended New Haven High School in New Haven, Indiana as well as Waterford Mott High School. In Antonio’s words, his loves were “Music...

Joyce J. Shobe

Oct 27, 2022

Joyce Judith Shobe; of Ortonville; age 75; passed away on October 27, 2022.  Joyce is the loving mother of Christopher and Steven Shobe.  She was preceded in death by her brother Thomas Oprian and her former husband Kirby Shobe.  Joyce was very active in the Lake Orion community for many years.  She was the former President of the Lake...

Daniel Rodriguez Jr.

Oct 25, 2022

Daniel Rodriguez; age 74; of Pontiac, Michigan; entered the kingdom of God on October 25, 2022.  He was born to the (late) Juanita and Daniel Rodriguez. Daniel was a most loving father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his children Danielle (Kenneth), Karrie Ruelas and Jose (Buffy) Ruelas. His memories will be cherished by his grandchildren Ethan, Arya...

Julie Rae Rancont

Oct 21, 2022

Julie Rae (England) Rancont; age 50; of Grand Blanc, formerly Lake Orion; passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 with her mother by her side. She is survived by her children, Heather (Vinnie) Fabi, Molly (Marcus) Cooper and Piper (Jack McCarthy) Rancont; her grand children, Kyle Cooper and Olivia Fabi; mother, Nancy England; sister, Anna (Scott) Drake; niece and...

Robert J. Desmarais Sr.

Oct 15, 2022

Robert "Bob" John Desmarais Sr.; age 56; of Shelby Twp.; passed away on October 15, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Bob was a devoted father, loving husband, protective brother and a great friend to everyone he met.  Bob’s generosity knew no limits, he loved fiercely, held no grudges, and ended all conversations with, “I love you...

Dora Lee

Oct 9, 2022

Dora was born September 4th, 1930 and was ushered into heaven in the quiet hours of the morning on October 9th, 2022, from her apartment at Grace Senior Living, surrounded by her loving family.

Dora will be sadly missed, but today we treasure the memories and celebrate her life as an independent, strong, active, resourceful and beloved...

Katherine Marie Hasey-Swartz (Thomas)

Oct 5, 2022

Katherine Marie Hasey-Swartz (nee: Thomas); of Waterford; formerly of Lake Orion; passed away on October 5, 2022; age 69.  Katherine is the daughter of the late Leo and Mary Thomas, and the sister of the late Joseph Leo Thomas.  Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lake Orion with...

Guillermo "Memo" L. Rosado

Oct 3, 2022

Guillermo "Memo" L. Rosado; age 26; of Pontiac; passed away on October 3, 2022. Guillermo is survived by his parents Maya (Henry) Pena and Guillermo Rosado; brother of Angela (Brandon) Hardin, William (Abigail) Roman, Mario Perez, Tony Perez, Efren "Baby" Aragonez and Leilany Rosado; special uncle to Brandon Jr & Raina Hardin and Layliana & William IV nephew to...

Charles F. Young

Oct 3, 2022

Charles Franklin Young; age 81; of Auburn Hills; passed away on October 3, 2022. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. Interment...

Edmund "Eddie" J Kenny Iii

Sep 27, 2022

Edmund Joseph Kenny III (Eddie), age 39, gained his angel wings peacefully on September 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Eddie was born on June 21, 1983 in Rochester Hills, Michigan to Blanche Warfield- Kenny and Edmund Kenny Jr. After graduating from Oxford High School in 2002, Eddie went to trade school where he learned...

Victor Manuel Infante Perez

Sep 26, 2022

Victor Manuel Infante Perez; age 42; of Redford, MI; passed away on September 26, 2022. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Charlotte Johnson Cito

Sep 25, 2022

Charlotte Johnson Cito; Charlotte lost her battle with cancer on September 25, 2022, with her loving daughter Dawn, sister-in-law Mary Cito and friend Kat Lindsey by her side.

Born in Marquette, Michigan on August 30, 1944, Charlotte moved to Pontiac with her family when she was a young girl and graduated from Pontiac Northern High...

Richard R. "Pete" Sparks Sr.

Sep 23, 2022

Richard Raymond Sparks Sr. "Pete"; of Flint; age 79; passed away on September 23, 2022.  Richard is the father of Kelly (Michael) Catalano and Richard Raymond Sparks Jr.; loving grandfather of Joseph, Michael, Jacob, Aaron and Sam; dear brother of Leonard and Harry Sparks; and special  uncle of many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his...