Obituaries

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...

Darcy Marie Laforce

Sep 14, 2022

Darcy Marie LaForce (Pugh); of Lake Orion and Clarkston; passed away peacefully at age 69; on September 14, 2022; born November 3, 1952.  Darcy is the beloved partner of Fred for 28 years; cherished mother of Kyle (Hiedi) and Katherine (Clyde); and devoted grandmother of Noah, Kaden, Oliver and Kylie.  Darcy is also survived by her siblings, Eydie (Jim),...

Jack C Lewis

Sep 6, 2022

Jack C Lewis (Walker) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 06, 2022.

Jack was born on December 24, 1932 and lived to be 89 years old. He is survived by his loving sons Biff (Lynn) Lewis, Rhett (Blanca) Lewis, seven grandchildren: John, Danielle, Annie, Brian, Cyndi, Helen Jeanette, and Kevin, fourteen great...

Francois "Pierre" Pierre Lasalle

Sep 3, 2022

Francois Pierre LaSalle of Pontiac; age 70; born on July 7, 1952; and passed away on September 3, 2022.  Pierre was preceded in death by his father Joseph P. LaSalle; mother Nellie J. LaSalle and brother William (Anita) LaSalle.  He is survived by his son Christopher (Angela) LaSalle; Granddaughter Alexis LaSalle; siblings Henry LaSalle, Denise (Jack) Stockwell, Donald LaSalle, Gary...

Raymond Lopez

Aug 27, 2022

Raymond Lopez; age 71; of Pontiac; passed away August 27, 2022. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife San Juana; loving children Ramon (Nichole) Lopez, Delano Lopez and Ileana (Todd) Scrase. When Raymond met San Juana in 1993, he was welcomed into the family warmly by her son Felipe (Chuck) Navarro. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dejah...

Elaine Adams

Aug 23, 2022

Elaine Adams, age 96, former Lake Orion resident passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 23, 2022 at her granddaughter’s home in Oxford, MI.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Bill Adams. She was the cherished mother of Pam (Den) Rulason of Lake Orion, Todd (Gina) Curtis of Lapeer, Teddy...

Barry D. Schwerin

Aug 23, 2022

Barry Dee Schwerin; of Lake Orion; age 68; passed away on August 23, 2022.  Barry is survived by his wife Amy of 26 years; daughters, Shanna, Shelby, and Kacie (Howard); grandkids Vincent and Luna; and brother Robert (Susan).  He is also survived by his mother-in-law Nancy Reynolds and many other family members.  Barry was preceded in death by his...

Patricia Sue Wardlow

Aug 18, 2022

Our dear Mother Patricia Wardlow; age 62; suddenly passed away on August 18, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her father, Byron Wardlow; children, Philip and Selena; and friend, Jackie Johnson. She will be dearly missed by her mother Barbara Wardlow; her spouse Rogelio "Roy" Aguilera; and children Randy, Marlena, Joseph, Andy, Paul, Robert and...

Richard B. Kallis Jr.

Aug 17, 2022

Richard Brian Kallis Jr. “Ricky”; of Lake Orion; age 39; passed away August 17, 2022.  Ricky is the beloved son of Richard Sr. and Denise Kallis; dear brother of Etta and Jacqueline Kallis; and loving uncle of Makayla Kallis.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Mildred Kallis and John and Etta Cody.  Ricky graduated from...

Gregory B. Fisher

Aug 14, 2022

Gregory B. Fisher; of Metamora; age 68; passed away on August 14, 2022. Greg is the loving husband of Bonnie for 44 years; loving dad of Bruce (Jeanette), Nick (Brooke) and Bryan; loving grandpa of Ryan, Jeremy, Shayla, Ashley, MaKayla and Carter; and dear brother of Peggy (Jim) Perry and Linda Mickens. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Arnold Wilson Miller

Aug 13, 2022

Arnold W. Miller; age 86; of Shelby Township; passed away August 13, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at All Saint's Episcopal Church, 171 W Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48341. The family will welcome friends for a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at All Saint's Episcopal ...

Gregory L. Robertson

Aug 11, 2022

Gregory L. Robertson; age 49; of Pontiac; passed away August 11, 2022. Gregory is the beloved husband of Collette Robertson; loving son of Lanetta Nacianceno; son-in-law of Mary (Gary) Betz; adoring brother to Chris Goodman, Craig Rabdeau, Mark Rabdeau, Nick Rabdeau, Jose Nacianceno, Lachrisha Powers, Lashyea Rabdeau, Lashawna Munoz, Chrissy, Munoz, Destiny Nacianceno and Stephanie White; grandfather...

Santos A. Garcia

Aug 11, 2022

Santos Antonio Garcia; age 24; of Pontiac; passed away August 11, 2022. Santos is survived by his parents, Marco Garcia and Gloria Rodriguez; siblings Guadalupe (Jasmine) Ortez, Carlos Garcia and Rosalinda Garcia; he is the grandson of Virginia Garcia, Rosalinda Gonzales and Maria Ortez; great grandson of Felipa Lemos; he is the nephew of Michael (Delia) Garcia, Olivia Garcia,...