Obituaries

Benansio Sandoval Castro I

Mar 29, 2025

Benansio Sandoval Castro I (Benny), 82, of Auburn Hills, MI, passed away peacefully in his home on March 29, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Born on September 27, 1942, in Bay City, MI to his loving parents Melchor Garcia Castro and Ramona Sandoval Castro. Benansio was a hard worker and provider for his family. ​ Benansio...

Martha Alyce (Fauble) Williams

Mar 28, 2025

Williams, Martha Alyce (Fauble), age 81, of Oxford, MI, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, peacefully with family by her side.

Martha was born April 17, 1943 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Norma Marie (Thorpe) Fauble. Martha attended Pontiac schools and went on to receive her GED in 1989.

Martha...

Rose Marie Santarossa

Mar 28, 2025

Rose Marie Santarossa; of Clarkston; age 97; passed away on March 28, 2025.  Rose Marie is the beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Patricia Santarossa, Sandra Santarossa (Joseph Margevicius) and Dr. Thomas Santarossa (Mary Anne); and dear grandmother of Michael Santarossa, Gregory Santarossa, Dr. Steven Santarossa, Nickolas Santarossa and Joseph I. Margevicius.  Rose Marie was an...

Dawn Elizabeth Moore (Nee Flood)

Mar 27, 2025

Dawn Moore; of Holly; age 71; passed away peacefully in her home on March 27, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Joseph Moore; her children Loren (Vicki) Oslund, Jonathon Schonhardt, Crystal (Brian) Rank; and step-daughters Alicia Hancock-Moore and Nicole Andrews.

Dawn adored her grandchildren, Danica, Danny, Caden,...

Marlene Antoinette Dingman

Mar 27, 2025

Mrs. Marlene Antoinette Dingman was born June 25, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Anthony Cano and Anna Buchko Cano. Marlene passed away March 27, 2025, in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Marlene was an amazing Mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Tony Dingman and Carrie Hill, Vince and Brenda Dingman; grandchildren, Courtney Dingman, Claire and Phillip...

Juanita Matias

Mar 25, 2025

Juanita Matias was born in Añasco, Puerto Rico, on December 16, 1949, and passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“Juany”, as many of us knew her was a woman of remarkable grace and unwavering spirit, a true beacon of love and support for all who knew her. She was a devoted wife...

Daniel Mack

Mar 24, 2025

Daniel Roy Mack - A Simple Man of Simple Pleasures…

Daniel Roy (Danny) Mack was born in Detroit Michigan on April 12, 1952 to parents Uler Steve Mack of Newport, Tennessee, and Dorothy Culpepper Mack of Warrenton, Georgia.  Danny was the second boy of five to be born of a total of nine...

Sharon L. Baggett

Mar 20, 2025

Sharon Baggett; of Oxford; age 87; passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 20, 2025.  She was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan to parents, Leo and Bessie Bouchard.

Wife of Walter Baggett; mother of Linda (Tom) Compau; grandmother of Corey (Jackie) Compau and Kelly Compau; great grandmother of Travis Compau.

Sharon...

John Lopez

Mar 15, 2025

John Lopez, age 58, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on March 15, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, March 24, 2025, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Damien of Molokai Parish - St. Vincent de...

Vila Mak

Mar 14, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the departure of Vila Mak, age 44, of Pontiac, Michigan. Vila has long been battling her heart condition but unexpectedly passed away on March 14, 2025, due to a cardiopulmonary arrest.

Vila was a bright and beautiful person — inside and out. She was a devoted mother of 3, an exceptional...

Garth Martin Gordon

Mar 14, 2025

Garth Martin Gordon; of Lake Orion; age 87;  passed away on March 14, 2025. He leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife, Carol G. Gordon; daughters, Terry Zimmerman and Sarah Balkwell (Craig Worline); and grandchildren, Fiona Zimmerman, Syndney Worline and Lachlan White.

Garth was preceded in death by his parents, Earl George and Onalee...

Robin Kaye Morris

Mar 12, 2025

Robin Kaye Morris, age 65, was born on September 26, 1959, in Pontiac, Michigan, and passed away on March 12, 2025, in Lapeer, Michigan.

Robin lived most of her adult life in her apartment in Pontiac. For the past 7 years, though, she had been living at the Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer, MI. She graduated from...

Kevin Lamar Reed

Mar 9, 2025

Kevin Lamar Reed, age 55, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was a beloved father, brother, son, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who loved and cherished him. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home.

Richard Houston

Mar 9, 2025

Richard Keith Houston, age 67, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his brothers Carl and Wesley. Richard is survived by his siblings Mikki (Bernie) Beard, Darrell (Judy) Houston, Joyce Parlor, Candace Knowlton, Michael Houston, Kim (Larry) Henson, and Deanna Wedlake; 21 nieces and nephews; and many, many great and great-great nieces and nephews....

Ernesto Muñoz

Mar 8, 2025

Ernesto Muñoz, age 74, of Mayville, Michigan, passed away on March 8, 2025. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary Prayers to be said at 6:00 p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Damien of Molokai...

Charles O’Connor

Mar 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles Arnold O’Connor

February 14, 1988 — March 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Arnold O’Connor, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on March 7, 2025, at the age of...

Lynette "Punkin" M. Munson

Mar 6, 2025

Lynette " Punkin" Marie Munson, age 50, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2025. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Internment will be...

Margaret Stamps

Mar 2, 2025

Margaret Stamps, age 86, of Waterford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025.

Margaret leaves behind to cherish in her memory her beloved children, Al Rhodes, Gerald Rhodes, Patricia Rhodes, and Tracy Rhodes; her six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Nell Pitts, Marilyn McDonald, Abram “Bobby” (Joyce) Powell, and Trosie (Ray) Alexander; Aunt Mary...

Raydith Elaine Sparks

Mar 2, 2025

Obituary to be added shortly.

Lucy Mae Simpson

Feb 28, 2025

Ms. Lucy Simpson, 92, was peacefully called home; with her loved ones by her side on Friday, February 28, 2025. Lucy was born on January 21, 1933, to the late Thearse and Willie Brown in Montgomery, Alabama. She attended New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, puzzles, and talking on the phone to her sisters.

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