Obituaries

Sandra Rose

Sep 9, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sandra Jean Rose

Sandra J. Rose; devoted wife, dedicated mother, cherished grandma, proud great grandma "Gigi", loving sister, aunt, and friend.  She peacefully passed away on September 9, 2023, with her husband John by her side.  Sandy was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan in 1946.  Her life's journey was marked...

Claude Buckley Jr.

Sep 3, 2023

Claude Buckley Jr.; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully on September 3, 2023.

Patricia L. Gallero

Aug 29, 2023

Patricia Louise Gallero; age 87; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel.

Carol Anne Stark

Aug 29, 2023

Carol Anne Stark, 77, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, with her family and pastor by her side.

Carol was born to the late Franklyn and Frances Vis on June 4, 1946 in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Grandville High School in 1964, attended Michigan State University and later earned an associates...

Colin Chislett-Barnes

Aug 28, 2023

Colin Chislett-Barnes; of Lapeer; age 35. Colin was born in Stockton, California on August 29, 1987. He survived by his wife, six children, mother, grandmother, two sisters, a brother and close friends.

He was the first generation born in America on the Chislett side. Colin enjoyed spending time with his kids fishing and watching movies. He also...

James Joseph Gerometta

Aug 26, 2023

James Joseph Gerometta; of Lake Orion; age 81. Born son of Leno and Elizabeth Gerometta of Detroit. Husband to Margaret (Braid) and father of James R. Gerometta. Brother to Jack and Fred Gerometta and Judy Paul. Preceded in death by brothers Richard, Kenneth and Ted Gerometta.

Jim graduated from Cass Technical High School and Lawrence Technological University....

Richard Troia

Aug 24, 2023

Richard M. Troia; of Midland; passed away August 24, 2023, at age 71.  Richard is the beloved husband of the late Diane Troia; and father of Mike (Holly) Troia.  Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.  The family will welcome friends for visitation from 11am until the time...

Juan "Johnie" Rodriguez

Aug 24, 2023

Juan “Johnie” Rodriguez; age 67; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2023. Juan leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife Dawn; dearest brother of Mary & David French, Elvita Carper, and Rose and Jon Mabery; his son Justin Miller; many nieces and nephews; his beloved dogs Princess, Chula and Jackson; and...

Sylvia Verpooten

Aug 22, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Sylvia Verpooten, 87, who passed away on August 22, 2023 with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of 33 years to the late Wilbert Verpooten; dear mother of Anthony (Barbara), Wilbert (Lynn), Christopher Verpooten and Roxanne Pinckard (Victor).  Sylvia is also the proud and loving grandmother to...

Bruce A. Gertz

Aug 21, 2023

Bruce A. Gertz; of Lake Orion; passed away August 21, 2023, at age 69.  A Celebration of Life will be held for Bruce on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 3pm with visitation from 1-4pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home.

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William "Bill" Roberts

Aug 21, 2023

William Charles “Bill” Roberts; of Lake Orion, Michigan.  Bill was born on June 29, 1931, in southwest Detroit to Michael Delaney and Agnes (Klasges) Roberts.  He passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2023, at the age of 92.  Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Carmen (Jennings) Roberts.  Bill is survived...

William "Bill" Bentz

Aug 21, 2023

William John Bentz; was born on May 27, 1933, in Lapeer County.  Bill was a loving father, devoted friend, and a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Bill's family meant the world to him, and he found his greatest joy in spending time with them.  Whether it was holiday gatherings or reunions, Bill was at his...

Donald Ehresman

Aug 20, 2023

Donald Lynn Ehresman, 69, of Oxford, Michigan, first saw the face of his Savior on August 20, 2023. Because as a child he placed his faith in Jesus, Don is now worshiping today in the presence of Christ.

Don was born on February 8, 1954, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, one of ten children to Lester and Eileen...

Jean Anne Gorris

Aug 18, 2023

Jean Anne (Lessnau) Gorris; of Lake Orion; passed away on August 18, 2023; at age 97.   Jean is the beloved wife of the late Allen Earl Gorris; dear mother of Mary Ann (the late David) Kean, the late Kathleen (the late Robert) Baynton, Allen Joseph (Dawn) Gorris, Kenneth (Diane) Gorris and Jane Elias (Christopher Tobin); adoring grandmother of 14...

Clyde Frank

Aug 14, 2023

Clyde Frank; age 87; of Pontiac, MI; passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 512 Pearsall Ave., Pontiac, MI...

Rena Thomas

Aug 10, 2023

Rena Ann Thomas, aged 88, passed away August 10, 2023. One of two children born to the late John and Ellen McFadyen, she was preceded in death by James Thomas, her husband of 55 years, and is survived by her sons, John and Timothy (Karen), and her brother, Robert McFadyen (Louise).

Rena was born in Detroit, MI,...

Anita Mundy

Aug 7, 2023

Anita Jean Cooper Mundy; age ninety nine; died on Monday, August 7, 2023 in Lake Orion, Michigan where she had resided since 1960.

Anita was born on June 18, 1924 in Utica, Michigan to George Edwin Cooper and Ada Anna Dentel Cooper. She was the youngest of six children including Irving (Pete), Gerald (Jerry), Bernice (Bea), Evelyn,...

Darrell Hall

Aug 4, 2023

Darrell Keith Hall; of Clarkston; age 64; passed suddenly on August 4, 2023.  Darrell is the beloved father of Sunshine Hall, Tiffany Bos, and Zachary Hall; dear grandfather of Nevaeh, Emma, Layla, Gemma, and Thea; and brother of Dorri Horton, Elaine Hall, and Greg Hall.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Lee Hall, Shirley Hall (Crouch)...

Richard Borg

Aug 4, 2023

Richard Borg; October 20, 1936 – August 4, 2023.  Richard is survived by his daughter Cristina Baker; grandson Jared Baker; granddaughter Lauren Baker; and sister Cynthia Sultana. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 11:00 am at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Waldon Road, Lake Orion.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 am until...

Eva Mae Irish

Aug 1, 2023

Eva Mae Irish; of Lake Orion; age 98; passed away on August 1, 2023.  Eva is the mother of Becky Emerick, Carl (Cindy) Daniel and Mark (Heather) Daniel; grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 13; and great great grandmother of 5.  She was preceded in death by her husband’s, Carl Daniel and Newton Irish; her daughters, Carol Mariucci and...