Obituaries

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,...

Levi Wallace Dixon

Nov 21, 2021

Levi Wallace Dixon was born Sunday May 29, 1960 to the late Clayton Dixon and Elizabeth Connolly-Dixon in Baltimore, Maryland. Levi had many passions one being education. He obtained many degrees and continued to seek education long after he received his degrees, his family had a long running joke of telling him he’s a professional student. Along with a...

Douglas Akin

Nov 21, 2021

Douglas A. Akin of Dryden, MI passed away on November 21, 2021, at the age of 85. Devoted son of the late Orville and Hilda Akin, dear brother of Wanda Hatcher (Gene) and family to his nieces and cousins. Doug grew up in Pontiac, Michigan, enjoyed big band music, and was a dedicated bachelor. More than anything, Doug had...

Juan Jose Ruelas Jr.

Nov 19, 2021

Juan Jose Ruelas Jr.; of Pontiac; age 52; passed away on November 19, 2021.  Juan is the beloved son of Juan Jose Ruelas Sr. (Patricia) and Suzette Ruelas; loving father of Rian (Neena) Grimmer, Raven Ruelas and Robyn Ruelas; loving grandfather of Christopher Rauguth, Molly Grimmer, Ava Manns and Bailey Grimmer; dear brother of Mia (Michael) Zuniga and Brenda...

Keith B. Gibson

Nov 19, 2021

Keith Bert Gibson; of Mt. Morris; age 59; passed away on November 19, 2021.  Keith is the beloved son of the late Bert and Elaine Gibson; dear brother of Jean (Dean) Gibson-Saez, Miki Dudra, Jim (Lynn) Gibson and Don (Laura) Gibson; proud father figure of Joseph, the son of his heart; and loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. ...

Robert Arthur Hollis

Nov 18, 2021

Robert Arthur Hollis; of Almont; age 61; passed away on November 18, 2021.  Robert is the beloved husband of Shannon Marie Hollis for 39 years; cherished son of Robert Charles (Doreen) Hollis; loving father of April (Michael) McLain, Christopher (Johnna) Hollis and Jennifer (Keith) Ebey; loving grandfather of Connor and Kaleb McLain, Alexander Hollis and Miraqle Burke-Good; and dear...

Florencio "Tony" Hernandez

Nov 17, 2021

Florencio “Tony” Hernandez Jr; age 78; of Pontiac; passed away on November 17, 2021. Tony was the beloved husband of Helen for 55 years; loving father of Lynn and Brian (Shannon); loving Banka to Melina (Liam), Brian Jr., Olivia, Alyssia, Marco and Aidan; adoring great grandfather to Lilliana, Archer, Waylon, and soon to be baby; and dear brother to...

Josh Owen Polan

Nov 16, 2021

Josh Owen Polan; of Leonard; age 43; passed away on November 16, 2021.  Josh is the beloved husband of Emily Lynn Polan; dear son of Chuck and Jean Polan; loving father of Kori, Devin, Brandon, Vanessa, Cassie, Alex and Maxwell; loving brother of George (Angie) Polan; and son-in-law of Richard (Laurie) Smith; special uncle of Lea and Alan; and...

Carmen G. Colon

Nov 14, 2021

Carmen Gloria Colon; age 76; of Pontiac; passed away November 14, 2021. Carmen is the beloved mother of Glorimar Santos; adoring grandmother to Glorivee and Brendalee Colon; and loving great grandmother of Brandon Spurlin Jr., Elysse Spurling, Gloriana Terry and Alyssa Wilson. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm for a...

Anne K Nelder

Nov 13, 2021

Annie Stefanick Nelder; passed away peacefully on November 13, 2021 at the age of 94 with her children by her bedside.  Born in Meacham Saskatchewan February 25, 1927,  Annie made her home in Rochester, Michigan where she raised her five children. She lived her life graciously. An excellent swimmer and dancer with a laugh and a smile. Her sweet...