Obituaries

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...

Beverly Ann Gilbert

Sep 23, 2022

Beverly Gilbert was a wife, mother of four, grandmother of nine, and great- great grandmother of two.  She loved her family very much, but her greatest love was her animals.  She volunteered at Best Friends Sanctuary in Jamestown, TN for many years.  She was their treasurer, helped with many rescues, was a foster parent to many, and with the...

Jennifer Lynn Rogers

Sep 23, 2022

In loving memory of Jennifer Lynn Rogers; age 53; of Waterford, Michigan; passed away on September 23, 2022.

Jeannene L. Mcdaniel

Sep 21, 2022

Jeannene L. McDaniel, nee Sheppard; September 21, 2022. Jeannene was the beloved widow of Robert E. McDaniel; loving mother of Char (Martin) Everett Stoops, Craig Everett and Leigh (Milton) Opie; proceeded in death by dear brother, D.T. Sheppard Jr; dear sister of Barbara Ensworth; dear grandmother "Grammy" of Melissa (Thomas) Purves, Tracy (James) Tackett-Helzer and Aaron (Shea) Everett; dear...

Nancy Ellen Macdonald

Sep 18, 2022

As Nancy Ellen (Cox) MacDonald quietly left this world on September 18, 2022, heaven enthusiastically welcomed this woman of grace. Her sweet legacy is represented by her beloved family:  D aughters Dawn Mullaly (Brian) and Michelle Robertson (Br i an); sister Joanne Detkowski (Paul); brother Robert Cox (Shelia); cousin Carol (Jim) Dowsett; grandchildren Sarah Schimanski (Brandon); Steven Robertson;...

Leo C. Hiatt Jr.

Sep 14, 2022

Leo C. Hiatt Jr; of Clarkston, formerly of Lake Orion; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 79.  Born on June 18, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Leo and Sylvia Hiatt.  Beloved husband of Janet for 59 years.  Dearest father of Teri Thomas, Laura (Jeff) Figa, Lisa (Frank) Ortisi, Tim...