Obituaries

Deon Terrell Rhimes

Feb 10, 2022

July 28, 1972 - February 10,2022 Mr. Deon “POPS” Rhimes; of Pontiac; age 49; passed away on February 10, 2022. Mr. Deon Terrell Rhimes was born July 28, 1972 in Pontiac Michigan, the son of Darlene Rhimes and Late Kelvin Donaldson Jr. and of Late Jessie Giles Jr. Deon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age....

Denise C. Schons

Feb 7, 2022

Denise Carol Schons; of Clarkston; age 82; passed away on February 7, 2022.

Denise, her siblings and parents operated a large dairy farm in Metamora, MI. Life on the farm was hard work, but she never complained and there was always plenty of love. Denise was very active in the Eastern Stars for many years.

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Donald R. Krezenski

Feb 7, 2022

Donald Richard Krezenski; of Lake Orion; age 76; passed away on February 7, 2022.  Donald is the beloved husband of Kathy Krezenski; devoted father of Michele Eckert Trombley, Kimberly (Joe) Drobil, Lynette Lind and Sean (Tanya) Krezenski; proud grandfather of Alysha, Taylor, Craig, Jackie, Angelo, Teresa, James, Sarah, Autumn, Ian, Joey, Casee and Charleigh; loving great grandfather of Malyna,...

Edmond Mcconney Jr.

Feb 4, 2022

Edmond McConney Jr.; of Pontiac; age 81; passed away on February 4, 2022.  A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February, 14, 2022 at 12 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac.  The family will receive friends from 11 am until the time of service.  Interment  Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date.

Louis Anthony Hicks

Feb 4, 2022

Louis Anthony Hicks

October 31, 1952 – February 04, 2022

Louis Anthony Hicks, age 69 of Pontiac; passed away on February 4, 2022

Louis Anthony Hicks was born October 31, 1952 to the late Gwendolyn G. Hicks, Chicago, IL and Walter L Hicks, Lonoke, Arkansas.  Louis was educated through the Chicago...

Barbara Sue Miller

Feb 3, 2022

Barbara Sue Miller,

Barbara boarded her angelic flight to the afterlife on February 3, 2022.  She entered life in Detroit on April 18, 1941, as a daughter of Inez and John Hall.  She graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High School and earned two master’s degrees in the education field at Oakland University.  Barb spent her teaching career...

Luis Herminio Mangual

Feb 3, 2022

Luis Herminio Mangual; age 77 of Pontiac; passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2022 surrounded by his family. His mother Sara Negron, father Luis Herminio Mangual and brother Gilberto Negron preceded Luis in death. Luis leaves behind his siblings; Gloria Guzman and Aida Rosado Columbani. He was the father of Jessica, Alberto (Beatriz), Miguel (Samantha) and Jaime (Shaya). grandfather...

Kenneth Liford

Feb 1, 2022

Kenneth Liford; of Auburn Hills; age 77; passed away on February 1, 2022.  Kenneth was the beloved husband of Darlene Kay Liford; loving father of Ronnie (Melissa) Liford and Kim (Chuck) Roll; loving grandfather of Shana, Ashley (Josh), Kyle (Faith), Kayla (Scott), Jake and Lexi; great grandfather of Harper, Loralei, Rosalee, Caiden and Lily.  He is also the dear...

Joan Schuman

Jan 25, 2022

Joan Schuman; of Oxford; age 71; passed away on January 25, 2022.  Joan is the beloved wife of David Henry Schuman for 47 years; dear mother of Billy (Amanda) Schuman and Dennis Schuman; loving Mi Mi of Jayden, Trinity and grandmother of Alexis; loving companion of her dog Spunk; and special aunt of Daniel Lilac.  She was preceded in...

John Louis Campis

Jan 23, 2022

John L. Campis; of Lake Orion; age 47; passed away on January 23, 2022.  John is survived by his wife Tammy of 25 years; sons, Luigi (fiancé Corie), Vitor and Angelo; parents Louis and Diane Campis; and brother Vincent (Janie) Campis.  He also leaves his best friends Dan and Lisa Robinson; his father-in-law Wallace B. (the late Jane) Robinson;...

Felicia Rosezine Breaux

Jan 21, 2022

Felicia Rosezine Breaux; of Waterford; age 82; passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.Loving mother to Amy Washington; grandsons Mark Washington Jr and De Marko Washington. Beloved sister to Margaret Smith, Joseph Breaux and Lawrence Breaux. Memorial Service will be held at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel on Saturday, February 5, 2022. at 11:00 noon, Family will...

Louise Mae Nielsen

Jan 20, 2022

LOUISE MAE NIELSEN

Louise Mae Nielsen (Mom, Grandma. MaMa, Grandmama), age 96, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, in Troy, MI with her family nearby.

She was born August 20,1925 in Churches Ferry, North Dakota, a daughter of the late Lawrence M. Carlson and Mabel Carlson (Thompson) and later Sievert...

Linda Lee Nixon

Jan 20, 2022

Linda Lee Nixon; of Lake Orion; age 82; passed away on January 20, 2022.  Linda was the beloved wife of the late Lance R. Nixon; loving mother of Lori (Robert) Hardt, Lisa Nixon Doane and Lynette Nixon; loving grandmother of Cassidy (Nate) Ziegelbaur and Madison Doane; dear sister of Joy (Jerry) Mausolf, Robert (Sue) Moehlman, James (Linda) Moehlman and...

Pauline "Polly" Hewitt

Jan 17, 2022

Pauline “Polly” Ellen Hewitt passed away at her home January 17, 2022. She was preceded in death by her loving husband James Hewitt in 2005. She is survived by her sons William (Pat) Hewitt and Michael Hewitt, her grandsons Brett Hewitt and Brian (Elyse) Hewitt and her great grandchildren Brady, Bodey, Max, and Reese.

Polly lived in...

Randolph J. Russell Sr.

Jan 15, 2022

Randolph J. Russell Sr.; age 75; of West Bloomfield; departed this life on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the John Dingell VA Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife JoAnne Russell; Children ,Dr. Shameka M.D. ( Alenka) McElhaney, Jonathan (Rochelle) Russell, Randolph J. Russell Jr., Alana (Dejan) Lowe and Alicia (Quinton) Murray; four grandchildren; brother,...

Teresa Bartoni

Jan 13, 2022

Teresa Bartoni; passed peacefully January 13, 2022. Teresa is survived by Glenn (married since 1970), Bishop (Hollie) and Matteo and Marx (grandchildren).  She is survived by sisters, Mary Kazak (David), Patricia Dellapella and Rosemary Micu, brother, John Tibaldi, and brother/sister in laws, Jamie Bartoni (Jackie), Lorenzo Bartoni and Clyde Bartoni (Lori).  She is also survived by niece and nephews,...

Yvonne Jennetta Brown-Johnson

Jan 11, 2022

Yvonne J. Brown-Johnson was born July 7, 1950 in Montgomery, Alabama to her parents Mr. Joseph Brown and Dorthy (Marvin Sr) Lewis whom preceded her in death. Yvonne went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Yvonne leaves to cherish her memories two sons: Morris Henry Johnson Jr (Tramilla) and...

Sylvia Canales

Jan 10, 2022

Sylvia Canales; age 65; of Detroit; passed away on January 10, 2022. Sylvia is the beloved wife of Armando Sanchez for 8 years; loving mother of Rosa, Lynn, Gabriel, Jordan, and Jessica; loving grandmother of Xenia, Leonardo, Gino, D'Angelo, Nelly, Ricardo, Amada, Gisselle, Carlyona, Mia, Julian, Jiovanni, Angelina, Joaquin, Liam, Armani, Jullianna and Liah; and beloved mother-in-law to Raul...

Thomas Dale Chaffee

Jan 10, 2022

Thomas Dale Chaffee; of Lake Orion; age 60; passed away on January 10, 2022.  Thomas is the beloved husband of Margaret Ellen Chaffee for 37 years; loving father of Michael Chaffee, Matthew (Melanie) Chaffee and Christopher (Kallee) Chaffee; and loving grandfather of Lucas, Leni, Josh, Carter, Oaklee, Maison and Elleri.  Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Dale...

Fidela Lugo

Jan 8, 2022

Fidela Lugo; 65yrs of age; was born February 13th, 1956 in Ponce, Puerto Rico; and departed from us on January 8th, 2022 in the city of Pontiac, MI. Fidela moved to Detroit and later moved to Pontiac, MI where she would live her last years amongst family. Fidela lived a full happy life as she would light up any and...