Obituaries

Charles "Bill" Sweeney

Apr 23, 2019

Charles “Bill” Sweeney; of Oxford; passed away on April 23, 2019 at age 92. Bill is the loving husband of Jean Sweeney for over 69 years; loving father of Kelly (Mary) Sweeney and Koleen (Paul) Cook; loving grandfather of Matt Sweeney, Carly (Chris) Gronow, Raquel (Pierre) Cadourcy, Daniel Cook and Emily Ann Cook; and loving great grandfather of Harvey...

Wayne Banghart Hunter

Apr 22, 2019

Wayne Banghart Hunter; lifelong resident of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away on April 22, 2019 at the Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Wayne was born on November 2, 1930 in Lake Orion to James and Anna Hunter. He took pride serving his country in the U.S. Army Branch from 1951 to 1953...

Ronald Strong

Apr 21, 2019

Ronald L. Strong “Papa”; of Oxford; age 76; passed away on April 21, 2019. Ron is the beloved husband of Sue for 38 years; loving brother of Mabel (Tom) Neddermeyer; loving stepfather of David F. (Jan) Hickman and his children Trinity Hickman, Adam Hickman and many grandchildren; Tammy (Johnny) Casanova; and Rick (Vicki) Hickman, and their children Ian (Carolyn)...

Connie Theresa Barnard

Apr 16, 2019

Connie Theresa Barnard; of Lake Orion; age 63; passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Connie is survived by her husband Mike of 27 years; children, Melanie (Aaron) Owens, Jenny (Randy) McCloud and Matt Barnard; grandchildren, Carter, Max and Juliana; and siblings, Tom Knecht, Colleen (Bill) Kempf and Tim (Krissy) Knecht. She was preceded...

Jack Walters

Apr 12, 2019

Jackey Lee Walters “Jack”; of Lake Orion; beloved spouse of Mary Jean Walters “M.J.” met his maker on April 12, 2019. Jack was a Eucharistic Minister at Christ the Redeemer Church in Lake Orion and volunteered for McLaren-Oakland Hospital Pastoral Care. He also belonged to the Oakland County Sportsman Club and enjoyed dancing. His wife M.J. was the most...

Bonnie June Zrnich

Apr 12, 2019

Bonnie June Zrnich, born on May 18, 1941 in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Lucille Lundberg and the late Russell Wilsey, passed away at age 77 on April 12, 2019. Bonnie was the beloved partner of the late William Vance. She was preceded in death by her son, Ronald; and brother, Tom. Bonnie is survived by her son, Donald;...

Betty Lou Smith

Apr 6, 2019

Betty Lou Smith; of Lake Orion; age 78; passed away on April 6, 2019. Betty Lou is survived by her beloved husband, Jim Smith, of 59 plus years; loving mother of Louanne (David) Brett and Timothy (Pamela) Smith; dear grandmother of Jordan Brett, Chelsea (Marc) Pagliuca, Pavin Smith, Paige Smith, Sydney Smith and Olivia Smith; and sister of Sharon...

Janet Castro

Apr 2, 2019

Janet Mae Castro; better half of Juan Castro for 46 years passed away with the love of her life by her side on April 2, 2019 in Rochester. Beloved mother of Debra (George) Caverly, Robyn (David) Williams and Marc Castro. She will also be missed by her grandchildren, Kolt Caverly, Leasha (Sara) Caverly, Trae Bonds and Zach Castro; and...

Trabian Duvan "Tra" Lewis

Mar 30, 2019

Trabian Duvan Lewis "Tra"

August 6, 1965 - March 29, 2019

Mr. Trabian Lewis passed away peacefully at the age of 53 on March 29, 2019 at his home in Pontiac.  He is survived by his two daughters, Venus N. and Leia M. Lewis; one stepson Terrell (Derrick) Williams; brothers and sisters, Yvonne Brown Johnson,...

Ruth Compau

Mar 29, 2019

Ruth Compau; of Lake Orion; age 88; passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Howard Haines Compau; dear mother of Gail (Doug) Miller, Tom (Linda) Compau, Judy Bunker and Bruce (Shirley) Compau; grandmother of Rebecca (Allen), Josiah (Sarah), Corey (Jackie), Kelly, Ronnie, Tim, Kevin (Jennifer) and Scott (Francesca); and great grandmother of Catherine,...

William "Bill" D. Kane

Mar 28, 2019

William Dominic Kane (Bill) was born October 27, 1950 in Dearborn, MI to Robert and Patricia Kane.  He grew up in Pontiac and was loved by all who knew him.  Bill excelled at sports and taught himself to bat, catch and pitch with both left and right hands.  After graduating from high school, he learned the fencing business from...

David Ramos Martinez

Mar 27, 2019

David Ramos Martinez; age 59; of Pontiac, MI; passed away March 27, 2019. David is the beloved husband of the late Mayra; father of Neftali and Yamariz; and grandfather of 6. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 11am at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from...

Ruth Linnea Bohlman

Mar 26, 2019

Ruth L. Bohlman; formerly of Lake Orion and Rose City; age 78; passed away on March 26, 2019. Ruth is the beloved wife of the late Edward “Bill” Bohlman; loving mother of Philip (Marijean), Paul (Diane), Mark (Jill) and Joyce; loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Nathaniel, Joseph, Ethan, Jonathan, Sethan and Maribeth; and great grandmother of Benjamin, Mathew, Oliver, Declan,...

Benjamin Joseph Sulisz

Mar 23, 2019

Benjamin Joseph Sulisz; of Lake Orion; passed away suddenly at 7 months of age on March 23, 2019.  Benjamin is the beloved son of Steven and Michelle Sulisz.  Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 3pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion with visitation from 2pm until the time of service.

Barbara H. Irwin

Mar 22, 2019

BARBARA H. IRWIN; of Waterford, MI; born Barbara Helen Russell on August 3, 1927 in Pontiac, MI; died afternoon of March 22, 2019 at age of 91. Beloved wife of late husband John K for 53 years. Loving mother to four children, Jane Irwin of Winnetka, IL, John Irwin of Orhard Lake, MI, Katherine Van Essen (Owen) of Santa...

Theresa Marion Foust

Mar 22, 2019

Theresa M. Foust (Lancewicz, Nickson); of Lake Orion; age 73; passed away on March 22, 2019. Theresa is the loving wife on Ronald Foust and the late Robert G. Nickson; mother of Teri Ann Nickson-Nye, Joe Gregory (Jennifer) Nickson, Vince (Jamie) Foust, Keith Foust, Dewayne (Mary) Foust; and beloved nana of Britney Foust, Zach Foust, Autumn Nickson-Nye, Sabrina Nickson,...

Earl Edwin Hill

Mar 21, 2019

Earl Edwin Hill; of Lake Orion; passed away suddenly on March 21, 2019 at age 69. Earl is the loving father of William Hill, Karen (Anthony) Sitalo and Louis Hill; loving grandfather of Myrissa Ramirez and Julia Sitalo; and loving great grandfather of two. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Joyce Gottschalk; and his brother...

Frances J. Green

Mar 20, 2019

Frances J. Green; age 91; of Pontiac; passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Beloved mother of Brenda Johnson, Jeanette Hill and Thomasine Rollins. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 4-8pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Internment...

Vena Frances Smith

Mar 19, 2019

Vena Frances Smith; of Lake Orion; age 80; passed away March 19, 2019. Vena is the beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mother of Teresa (Bill) Engberg, Karen (Steven) Lane, Eric (Christine) Smith and Annette (Mark) Yeager; grandmother of Tara, Aaron, Megan, Jocelyn, Lacey and Max; loving great grandmother of Braxton, Joey and Gavin; and dear sister of...

Glenn Rohder

Mar 18, 2019

Glenn Duane Rohder; of Lake Orion; age 74; passed away from a brief battle with cancer (mesothelioma) on March 18, 2019. Glenn is survived by his companion, Patricia Marvar of Lake Orion; his son, Barry (Bridgette) Rohder of Woodbine, MD; his daughter, Lesley (Paul) Rotole of Lake Orion; and his grandchildren, Christina, Paul, Austin, Reagan and Lorelei. He also...