Obituaries

Michael Tyrrell

Dec 21, 2021

Michael Louis Tyrrell

October 12, 1948 to December 21, 2021

Preceded in death by his parents James and Irene Tyrrell. Michael was born in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a long-time resident of Lake Orion.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary; 3 children, Lisa Tyrrell, Laura Rawlings and Eric...

Janice Ann Binkowski

Dec 12, 2021

Janice Ann Binkowski; of Oakland; age 83; passed away on December 12, 2021.  Janice is the beloved wife of the late Martin G. Binkowski Sr.; loving mother of Martin G. Binkowski Jr. and John Binkowski; loving grandmother of Joe (Carrie) Sowers; and dear sister of Michael (Nancy) Shayna and Carol (Steve) Zultowlski.  Janice was preceded in death by her...

Gary Russell Boughner

Dec 11, 2021

Gary Russell Boughner; of Lake Orion; age 78; passed away on December 11, 2021.  Gary is the beloved husband of Edeltraud Edith Boughner for 56 years; loving father of Edward (Jeanette) Boughner and the late Michael Boughner; loving grandfather of Julie Mahan-Boughner and Samantha Boughner; uncle of many nieces and nephews in Germany; and great grandfather of granddog Remington. ...

Lynn Catherine Martin

Dec 11, 2021

LYNN CATHERINE MARTIN;

May 2, 1951 - December 11, 2021.

Beloved Mom, Wife, Sister, and Friend

A Woman of Faith

Bridge (ACBL) Bronze Life Master

She is survived by...

Richard Allerton

Dec 10, 2021

Richard Woodworth Allerton of Clinton Township, age 90, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 18, 1931 to Hugh & Sarah (Gish) Allerton. Richard was the beloved husband of 24 years to the late Gloria (Mele) Allerton. Loving father of Cindy (Jeff) David; dear brother of Mary Jane Shields, Sally Snyder and the late...

Virginia Louise Ignatowski

Dec 10, 2021

Virginia Louise Ignatowski; of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away on December 10, 2021.  Virginia is the beloved wife of Ernest Jerome Ignatowski for 64 years; loving mother of Ronald Jerome Ignatowski, Jeri (James) Elmer, Sharon (John) Messina and Julie Ignatowski; loving grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 9; and dear sister of Frances Chaney, Catherine Filmeck and...

Alvin D. Hall

Dec 9, 2021

Alvin DeWayne Hall

November 29, 1971 – December 9, 2021

Mr. Alvin DeWayne Hall “Stone”; age 50; passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Pontiac, Michigan. Family will receive friends from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Sparks Griffin Funeral Home, 46 Williams Street, Pontiac, with the funeral commencing immediately at 12:00pm. Interment Perry...

Shatara Monique Welch-Washington

Dec 7, 2021

Shatara Monique Welch-Washington; age 39; of Flint; passed away December 7, 2021. Shatara is the beloved mother of Quante Corey-Dujuan Welch, Darian Larenzo Welch, Genosha Josephine Washington, Temari Juanita Washington and Brandon Washington; and loving daughter of Debra Connie Welch and Alan Carlton Payne. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m....

Marlyn Debbie Vigil

Dec 7, 2021

Marlyn Debbie Vigil; age 63; of Pontiac; passed away December 7, 2021. Marlyn is the beloved mother of Max E. Melchor Jr., Victor M. Melchor, Rosa M. Cardiel and Debbie Vigil; loving grandmother of Antonio, Marimar, Ricardo, Lynda, Julissa, Victoria, Orlando, Honey, Susana, Haily, Alex, Jennifer, Annabella, Cora and Fabian; adoring great grandmother of Mia Michelle and Kylo; and...

Virginia Lee Guzman

Dec 5, 2021

Virginia Lee Guzman was received by our Lord on December 5, 2021 at the wise age of 76. She is survived by her son, Cristelo (Angelica) Resendez, and her late son, Emilio Salazar; her grandchildren, Gabriela (Brandon) Resendez, Cecelia (Paul) Harmaz, Cristelo Resendez, Christian Resendez, and Emiliano Rudolpho Isaac Salazar; her great-grandchildren, Blake and Bentley Alman, and Sophia Harmaz;...

Shedrick Lorenzo Knox Sr.

Dec 4, 2021

Shedrick Lorenzo Knox Sr. (Poobah), a caring husband, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, departed this life on December 4, 2021 at McLaren Oakland Hospital.  He was 42 years young.  He is survived by his devoted wife Melissa Winton Knox, loving children, Lachell Knox, Braylon Knox, Kendell Johnson, Kelia Johnson, Cameron Shirley, Cedrinan Knox and Shedrick Knox Jr., step-children...

Gladys Pearl Graves

Dec 2, 2021

Gladys Pearl (Stewart) Graves was born on December 2, 1922 and passed away exactly 99 years later. She lived a quiet and contented life grounded in her faith, family and pride of country.

She is survived by her Daughter, Pamela Graves Phelps Mate. Grandchildren, Angela (Peter) Kolar, Tony (Lori) Phelps, Bob (Lana) Phelps, Ryan (Cindy) Phelps, Preston...

Hildeberto Anzures Medrano

Dec 2, 2021

Hildeberto Anzures Medrano Sr. (Beto/Julio) Was born on February 24, 1944 to the late Antonio Medrano and Juanita Azures Medrano in Nombre de Dios, Durango, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his siblings whom he loved dearly Jesus (Herminia) Medrano, Abel (Abelina) Medrano, Lucita (Daniel) Diaz, Sofia (Pablo) Lopez, Abel (Abelina) Medrano & Maria Guadalupe (Roberto) Rodriguez. Beto was...

Russell "Al" Allen Cox

Dec 1, 2021

Russell Allen “Al” Cox was born to Russell and Alice Mary Cox on October 6, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan.  Al graduated from St. Joseph High School.  He went on to Hillsdale College, playing football and graduating in 1963.  He taught physical education and coached for 30 years in the Detroit Public Schools.  An avid outdoorsman, Al enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Emilio Salazar

Dec 1, 2021

Emilio Cruz Salazar went home to our Lord on the evening of December 1, 2021 at the young age of 47.  He is survived by his wife Juanita "Janie" Salazar, and stepchildren Mariah and Marcos Harden; his loving partner, Erica Salazar, their 10-year-old son, Emiliano Rudolpho Isaac Salazar, his step-daughter, Elizabeth Prebus, whom he loved as his own; his...

Juan J. Romero-Maldonado

Nov 28, 2021

Juan Jose Romero-Maldonado; age 81; of Pontiac; passed away on November 28, 2021. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal, 239 E Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48342. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal,...

Shirley Parks

Nov 28, 2021

Shirley Parks; born November 18, 1960; passed away November 28, 2021.  Shirley is the beloved mother of Ashley Parks; and loving grandmother of Elena Cabrera, Mauricio Cerda, Adriana Cerda and Alexia Parks. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Parks (Nicholson) and her father Stanley Parks; and survived by her siblings, Patti (Bill) Bone, Richard Parks and...

Benjamin Rodriguez Raya

Nov 26, 2021

Benjamin Rodriguez Raya passed away on November 26, 2021 at age 63. Benjamin was the beloved husband of Maria R. Rodriguez for 39 Years. He will be deeply missed by his parents, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, grandchildren & great-grandchildren & all extended family members. The Family will receive friends on Sunday, December, 5, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home,...

Linda Barc

Nov 25, 2021

Linda Barc; of Goodrich; passed away at age 70.  Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion with visitation from 1pm until the time of service.

Shannon Nichole Whiting

Nov 24, 2021

Shannon Nichole Whiting; A caring Daughter, Sister, Mother, Aunt, Cousin and Friend passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2021 at the age of 42. Shannon is survived by her parents, Marvin & Gwendolyn Whiting; her brother, Jermaine (Rosie) Whiting; her loving children, Isaac, Isaiah, Jacob, Jordan, Juliana, and their father Jason Raysor; her nieces and nephews, Jalen, Azaelia, Christina,...