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Theresa Christine Howell
Oct 28, 2019
Theresa Christine (Law) Howell; went to be with her Lord Jesus on October 28, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia on June 8, 1922 to G. Gaston Law and Annie Belle Gaines. Theresa is the beloved wife of the late Jerome Howell who preceded her in death; beloved mother of Charlotte Wall (Geoff),...
Arthur Lee Hayes
Oct 27, 2019
Arthur Lee Hayes; of Pontiac; age 84; passed away October 27, 2019. Mr. Hayes was preceded in death by his loving wife Augustine S. Hayes; they were married for 58 years. He is also the loving father of Alexandria (Tommy) Gray, Renae Rodriguez, Arthur G. (Tawanda) Hayes, Ricco Hayes, Rodney Hayes, Robin (Anthony) Coleman, Reginald (Cassandra) Hayes and Ronda...
Marvin M. Vanderver
Oct 24, 2019
Marvin M. Vanderver; of Oxford; age 74; passed away on October 24, 2019. Marvin is the beloved husband of Linda for 42 years; loving father of Dawn (Richard) Solt, Todd Vanderver, Craig (Cheri) Vanderver, T.J. (Lisa) Sanchez and Mark Sanchez; loving grandfather of Richard, Brittany, Ryan and Vanessa; and dear great grandfather of 7. He is also the dear...
Noel Nieves Sr.
Oct 19, 2019
Noel Nieves was born March 29, 1938 in Anasco, Puerto Rico to Gregory Nieves and Dolores Echandy who preceded him in death. He was employed at General Motors for 37 years before retiring in 2001. He was an active member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and The Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed going to breakfast often with...
Barbara Rose Macdonald
Oct 19, 2019
Barbara Rose MacDonald; of Oxford; age 74; passed away on October 19, 2019. Barbara is the loving wife of 49 years to Scott MacDonald; loving mother of Scott (Sarah) MacDonald and Kirstie (Andy) Almy; loving Nonna of Avery and Alexander Almy, and Nora and Emily MacDonald; and loving sister of Alfred and James Gardella. Barbara grew up in St....
Sharon Marie Soriano "Cher"
Oct 16, 2019
Sharon M. (Helm) Soriano “Cher”; age 66; of Pontiac; passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Affectionately known as Ma, Mom, Momma Cher, Nana Cher, Nana and GG, she loved playing card games, board games and putting together puzzles. Cher was preceded in death by her parents Carl and Helen Helm, and several siblings. Her memory will live on...
Ramona Mayo
Oct 15, 2019
Ramona (Bowker) Mayo, 88, longtime resident of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her residence at Waterstone Independence Village in Oxford, Michigan. She was born October 18, 1930 in Providence, Kentucky; the only child of the late Alvie Aguirre and Chet Bowker. In her early years as a child Ramona resided in Auburn Heights,...
Alice Louise Marsh
Oct 14, 2019
Alice Louise Marsh; of Oxford; passed away October 14, 2019 at age 87. Alice is the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Marsh; dear mother of Ken, Darrell and Janel; and grandmother of many. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 4-7pm with Poppy service at 6pm, at Sparks-Griffin Funeral...
James D. Downey Jr.
Oct 14, 2019
James D. Downey Jr.; of Oxford; passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 at the age of 92. Jim is the dear husband of the late Elmira Downey; beloved father of Christopher (Kim) Downey, Kevin (Jackie) Downey and Anne (Rodney) Prahin; adoring grandfather of Anita, Jennifer, Katherine and John; and great grandfather of Sarah, Kamryn, Evan and Jacob. Funeral...
David Vasquez
Oct 14, 2019
David Vasquez; age 62; of Pontiac; passed away October 14, 2019. David is the beloved father of David and Jeff Vasquez; and grandfather of Addelynn Evangeline. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac.
Barbara Gilchrist
Oct 12, 2019
Barbara Gilchrist was born in 1939 in Danville, PA to Emma Jane Hummer-Clarke and Horace “Butch” Roeder. In 1956 she married her high school sweetheart Robert Franklin Gilchrist. In 1965 she joined her husband with 3 kids in tow and moved to Pontiac, MI to work at General Motors. Together they raise 5 children – Robert Jr. (Mary) Gilchrist,...
Raymond E Heyse
Oct 8, 2019
Raymond Ellis Heyse; of Oxford; age 91; passed away on October 8, 2019. Raymond is the beloved husband of Jan for 66 years; loving father of the late Terrie (Leon) Cudnohufsky, Bruce (Peggy) Heyse, Wendy Gray and Hollee (Kevin) Keel; loving grandfather of Joel (Katie) Cudnohufsky, Sarah (Jared) Cavis, Alli (Michael Kaplan) Heyse, Nick Heyse, Devin Cudnohufsky, Dan (Sam)...
Christopher J Egner
Oct 5, 2019
Christopher James Egner; of Lake Orion; age 56; passed away on October 5, 2019. Chris is the beloved son of Pauline and the late Jim Egner; loving brother of Kathie (Jon) Blaylock, Debbie Egner (David Bartley), Pam Chuey and the late Mark Egner; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews; and dear friend to many. Chris will always be...
John R. Barnowsky
Oct 4, 2019
John R. Barnowsky Sr.; of Oxford; age 75; passed away October 4, 2019. John is the beloved husband of Bonnie for 41 years; loving father of John (Zahanna Good) Barnowsky Jr., Andrew (Debbie) Barnowsky, William (Pamela Reynolds) Johnston and Kimberly Giambalvo; loving grandfather of Kyle, Michael J., Erin, William IV, Matthew (Shae), Elizabeth (William), and Michael B.; and special...
Robert J. Butler
Sep 30, 2019
Robert J. Butler; of Lake Orion; age 96; passed away September 30, 2019. Robert was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Jean; loving father of Andrea (Ron) Wood and the late Gregory Butler; loving grandfather of Scott (Leah) Wood and Jeffrey (Michelle) Wood; and dear great grandfather of Blake, Riley, Alex, Sydney and Addison. Bob was a Veteran...
Dorothy V. Montgomery
Sep 30, 2019
Dorothy V. Montgomery; of Lake Orion; age 97; passed away September 30, 2019. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Judith (Philip) Truscott, Donald Montgomery Jr. and Janice (Thomas) Tomanek; loving grandmother of Brent, Dane, Jason, Jennifer, Rayann, Nathan and Bethany; and dear great grandmother of Isabel, William, Henry, Cal, Owen, Miles, Tucker and...
Richard Wonch
Sep 29, 2019
Richard Dean Wonch; of Oxford Township; formerly of Lake Orion; age 65; passed away September 29, 2019. Richard is the beloved father of Cecilia Wonch (Josh Smith); loving friend and companion of Lorrie Beseau; dear brother of Jeff (Dayna) Wonch and Shelly (Bill) Durso; and loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Emmett E. Schultz
Sep 28, 2019
Emmett Earl Schultz; age 56; of Pontiac; passed away September 28, 2019. Emmett was born in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Travis and Essie Searcy-Schultz. He attended the Pontiac School System. After completing his education Emmett worked until he could no longer two years ago. Emmett enjoyed jazz music and was an avid lover of cars. He also loved...
Geralynn Brazier
Sep 28, 2019
Geralynn Marie Brazier; of Lake Orion; age 63; passed away September 28, 2019. Lynn is the beloved wife of Stanley for 39 years; loving mother of Shannon and Sean; loving daughter of the late Leonard and Loretta DeBell; and dear sister of the late Dennis DeBell and the late Joni Hinman. Lynn loved living in her house on the...
James S. Henry
Sep 27, 2019
James Samuel Henry; age 88; of Lake Orion, Michigan; died on September 27, 2019. Jim Henry was an understated Gentleman who adored his wife Margaret Mary Henry (Pokojski); 6 children, Kim (Donald) McClain, Kathryn (Arthur) Schrah, Jackie (Steve) Filarecki, Jim Henry, Mark (Cindy) Henry and Matt (Silvia) Henry; 18 grandchildren, Erin, Joshua, Matthew, Jay, Nickolas, Scott, Blake, Laura, Caryle,...