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Marilyn Jean Wagner
Mar 26, 2018
Marilyn Jean Wagner; age 90; March 26, 2018. Born and raised in Pontiac, MI. Preceded in death by her husband Jay. Dear mother of Deborah S. Wagner of Ann Arbor and Julie A. Wagner of Southfield. Graduated in 1949 from the University of Michigan, Summa Cum Laude. Taught elementary school for Pontiac Public Schools for 30 plus years. Funeral...
Rebecca Lynn Suvanto
Mar 26, 2018
Rebecca Lynn Suvanto (nee: Gage); passed away suddenly of heart failure at the age of 49 at McLaren Hospital on March 26, 2018. Becky is survived by her loving husband, Richard R. Suvanto and his children, Lain and Madayah Suvanto; her parents, William and Judith Gage of Lake Orion; her sister Brenda Sue Roberts; and nephews, Spencer and Cameron...
Rosemary Louise Chuey
Mar 25, 2018
Rosemary Louise Chuey; of Oxford; age 87; passed away March 25, 2018. Rosemary was born March 15, 1931 to John and Esther Wandell in LaPorte, Indiana, the fifth of six children. Rosemary attended Ball State University on an athletic scholarship. She taught for many years in the Pontiac School System, first teaching physical education and later math. Rosemary was...
Joyce Michels
Mar 21, 2018
Joyce Elaine Michels, of Lake Orion, Michigan, age 95, died in her home on March 21, 2018. On this day, Joyce found peace, following her valiant and sustained effort to live with the complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Joyce was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 11, 1922, to Joseph and Emily Philips. Joyce’s father died when she was nine,...
Marjorie R Babcock
Mar 21, 2018
Marjorie Rae Babcock; On March 21, 2018 Thomas Wilson Babcock reached down from Heaven and brought Marjorie home. She leaves behind her children, Cheryle (Arthur) DeGroot, Denise (Bruce) Schwerin, Thomas M. Babcock, the late Marilyn Babcock, Bryant Babcock, Bruce (the late Cynthia) Babcock and Melissa Babcock; her sister Joyce (the late William) Sheldon; her many grandchildren; and yes, her...
Katherine Trzcinski
Mar 15, 2018
Katherine R. Trzcinski; of Lake Orion; formerly of Gaylord; passed away March 15, 2018 at 80 years of age. Katherine is the beloved wife of the late Norman (Ronnie) ; mother of Sharon (Dwaine) Starr, Ronald John Trzcinski, Sandra (Bill) Beverly, Suzanne (the late Vic) Anderson and Robert Joseph Trzcinski; grandmother of Britney Booth , Brennan Michael Starr, Victor James...
Carnice Smith
Mar 12, 2018
Carnice Smith; of Pontiac; age 56; passed away on March 12, 2018. Carnice is the beloved wife to Eddie Smith. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 4-7 pm at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church . Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Family hour...
Iris Eneida Rodriguez
Mar 11, 2018
Iris Eneida Rodriguez; of Pontiac; age 46; passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018. Iris is the beloved daughter of Miguel Rodriguez and Luz Rodriguez. Family and friends will gather at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. at...
Betty L. Sawyer
Mar 10, 2018
Betty L. Sawyer; passed away March 10, 2018 at the age 76. Betty is the beloved wife of the late Earl, with whom she spent 57 years of marriage. She is also the loving mother of Cindy (Eric) Richard, Dan Sawyer and the late Mark and Gary Sawyer; loving grandma of Sara Jayne, Allie, Marissa, Rylee and the late...
Annetta L. Fugitt
Mar 10, 2018
Annetta L. Fugitt; of Oxford; age 68; passed away on March 10, 2018. Annetta was the beloved wife of the late Joseph for 45 years. She is survived by her children, Joe (Kim) Fugitt, Deborah (Dan) Dockery, Sherri Miller (Grant Marlow), Tami (Rick) Hanser, Susan Fugitt and Michael Fugitt; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 5 brothers; and 5 sisters. ...
Pearl C. Van Luven
Mar 8, 2018
Pearl C. Van Luven; of Oxford; passed away on March 8, 2018; at the age of 78. Pearl is the beloved wife of the late Carl Cecil Van Luven; dear mother of Thomas, Susanne, Patricia, Dennis, Eric and Heather; adoring grandmother of 10; and great grandmother of 26. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl; and 2...
Martin "Jim" James Bushman
Mar 6, 2018
Martin "Jim" James Bushman; of Oxford; March 6, 2018; age 85. Jim was the loving husband of the late Sheila for 58 years; and beloved father of James (Margie) of Waterford, Clark (Diane Biddinger) of Birmingham, Nora (Carl) Chadwell of Oxford and Mary (David) Dean. He is also survived by many loving grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Jim...
James "Jim" Barc
Feb 28, 2018
James "Jim" Edward Barc; of Lake Orion; passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the age of 68. Jim is survived by his wife Kristy; his daughter Jill; many special family members and longtime friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Stephanie Barc; his sister Phyllis and brother in law...
Gordon "Skip" Hazelton Jr.
Feb 27, 2018
Gordon “Skip” Hazelton Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 76; passed away on February 27, 2018. Skip is the loving father of Scott (Brenda) Hazelton; loving grandfather of Preston and Blake; and dear companion of Elaine Stieb. He is also survived by his aunt Patricia Cooper; and cousins, Carolyn Dumeah, Laurie Craig and Jill Dreissigaker. At an early age Skip...
Kirby F. Shobe
Feb 24, 2018
Kirby F. Shobe; of Oxford; age 71; passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Kirby is the beloved soulmate and life companion of JoAnn Blondin; loving father of Steve Shobe and Chris Shobe; dear father figure of Bill and Teri; grandfather of nine; and great grandfather of nine. He was the proud...
Wesley "Larry" Hall
Feb 24, 2018
Wesley “Larry” Hall; of Leonard; passed away February 24, 2018. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ruby; loving daughters, Theresa (Mark) Celusta and Corrine Hall; brothers, Ronald (Elaine) Hall and Nathan (Linda) Hall; and his dear Grand Dog Belle. Larry was a Veteran of the US Army, and retired in 1991 from Ford after 31...
Magdalena Maggie Martinez
Feb 23, 2018
Magdalena Maggie Martinez; November 3, 1956 - February 23, 2018; born in Pontiac, Michigan to Ivan & Catalina Martinez. Magdalena is survived by her husband Alberto Luis Ramos. Magdalena was the first female Puerto Rican Pontiac Police Officer, D.A.R.E., F.T.O., and retired from the Pontiac Police Detective Bureau. During her service, she received numerous awards and honors. Magdalena is...
Douglas M. Poole Sr.
Feb 23, 2018
Douglas M. Poole Sr; of Pontiac; passed away on February 23, 2018 at the age of 75. Douglas is the cherished husband of the late Donna Kilman Poole; beloved father of Kimberly (Gordie) Hill, Terri (James) Gagnon, Sherri (Joseph) Remsing and Douglas (Denise) Poole Jr.; and the loving “PoPo” of 12 grandchildren; and his first great grandchild on the...
Maxine F. Hamilton
Feb 21, 2018
Maxine Francis Hamilton; March 26, 1923 – February 21, 2018. Maxine is the beloved wife of the late Ralph Hamilton; and loving mother of Mary (Larry) Snow, William (Miriam) Hamilton and Pamela (Terry) Macom. She is also survived by her 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 5 great great grandchildren. Maxine retired from the Oakland County Camp Oakland Girls...
Thomas J. Dowling Jr.
Feb 20, 2018
Thomas Joseph Dowling Jr; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on February 20, 2018; he was 54 years old. He was born in Gladstone, Oregon and the youngest of four children. Thomas is survived by his wife Ophelia Dowling; children Micaela (Erik) Panther, Thomas Joseph Dowling III and Arthur Guerra; sister Mary (Carl) Fournier; brother John (Lyn) Dowling; sister-in-law Lisa...