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Ronald W. Kaliszewski Jr.

Ronald W. Kaliszewski Jr.

Feb 13, 2018

Ronald W. Kaliszewski Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 59; passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2018.  Ron was a devoted husband to his wife Barbara (Lamberti); and loving son of Ronald W. Sr and Patricia (MacDonnell) Kaliszewski.  He is also the brother of John, and the late James; and uncle of several nephews and nieces that all lovingly called...

Rafela Gonzales

Rafela Gonzales

Feb 10, 2018

Rafela Gonzales; passed peacefully at home with family by her side on February 10, 2018. She was born January 11, 1925 in Poteet, Texas. Rafela is survived by her children, Lupe, Manuel (Nadine), Teresa, Joseph and Cindy; her sister, Epimenia; her 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and 29 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Shirley B. Clayton

Shirley B. Clayton

Feb 9, 2018

Shirley B. Clayton; of Bellaire, Michigan; born March 7, 1928, passed away February 9, 2018. Shirley was married to the late J. Howard Clayton for 66 years. Their children are Niki Clayton Griffin (Bob Blood) and Jeff Clayton (Lisa); grandchildren, Brianna Griffin, Greg (Jennifer) Griffin, Jesse (Jen) Clayton and Megan (Seth) Gray; great grandchildren, Cody, Cassidy, Ben, Rhys, Clayton,...

Raymond R. Rattai

Raymond R. Rattai

Feb 8, 2018

Ray R. Rattai; of Oakland; age 80; passed away February 8, 2018. Ray is the beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of Alisa Lewis and Sondra (Andrew) Brasile; loving grandfather of Renee Dahlin, Seth Brasile, Amber Brown, Sarah Sweetland, Ashley Brasile, Megan Lewis and Micah Lewis; and dear great grandfather of Hope Dahliln, Eliana Sweetland, Evelyn Brasile, Nora Brown,...

Hazel L. Spencer

Hazel L. Spencer

Feb 8, 2018

Hazel L. Spencer; of Rochester Hills; passed away February 8, 2018 at 88 years of age. Hazel was the beloved wife of the late Shirley; loving mother of Thomas (Kim) Spencer, Angela (Joseph) LaCourse and Timothy (Rose) Spencer; loving grandmother of 7; and great grandmother of 10.  She is also the sister of Dorothy (Robert) Teeple and the late...

Linda M. Hart

Linda M. Hart

Feb 7, 2018

Linda M. Hart; of Oxford; passed away on February 7, 2018 at the age of 60. Linda is the beloved mother of Matthew Leczel and Emily Leczel; adoring grandmother of Landon Leczel; and loving wife of Jon Hart. She is also the loving daughter of the late Georgia Kee; loving step-daughter of Jim Kee; dear sister of Deborah (Paul)...

Chichita Yvonne Gamble

Chichita Yvonne Gamble

Feb 4, 2018

Chichita Yvonne Gamble; age 62; of Clarkston. Passed away on February 4, 2018.Beloved mother of Carleatha (Abel) Whittington, Latasha Richards and Jasmine Richards. Survived by grandchildren Jernell Daniel and Shaz-nyra Richards,great grandchildren Deontae Hill Jr., niece Shimyra Campbell and brother John Campbell. Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2018 from 4-8 p.m at the Clarkston...

Willie Mae Mcqueen

Willie Mae Mcqueen

Feb 2, 2018

Willie Mae McQueen; age 87; of Pontiac. Passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Malachi McQueen. Loving mother of James McQueen. Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, 250 Fisher Street, Pontiac. Arrangements entrusted to the  Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. www.sparksgriffin.com

Elsa Antonia Santos

Elsa Antonia Santos

Jan 31, 2018

Elsa Antonia Santos: age 71; of Pontiac; passed away on Wednesday, January  31, 2018. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 5, 2018  at 11:00 a.m at  Iglesia La Luz Del Mundo (87 Lafayette St.) Pontiac, MI 48340. Beloved mother of Jaun Jr. (Kolinda), Jorge, Billy (Jackie), Iris ( Glenn), Jose (Missy), Sylkia ( Rudy), Anna (Rick) and...

William "Bill" Adams

William "Bill" Adams

Jan 30, 2018

William C. Adams; of Royal Oak; formerly of Quartzsite, Arizona; age 62; passed away on January 30, 2018.  Bill is the son of Beatrice and the late Robert Adams; and brother of Connie (the late Noz) Sarate, Bob (Gina) Adams and Cindy (Harry) Sawyer.  He is also survived by his 9 nieces and nephews; and 11 great nieces and...

Michelle Duvall

Michelle Duvall

Jan 28, 2018

Michelle R. Duvall; age 40; passed away on January 28, 2018. Michelle is the loving daughter of Lynn Duvall and Wayne Duvall; sister of Perry (Julieta) Duvall; aunt of Anthony Duvall; and niece of Brad (Joe Snizek) Menton.  For many years Michelle waitressed at the Big Boy in Oxford and Rochester.  Thru all the good and bad Michelle always...

Dominique Dante' Grandberry

Dominique Dante' Grandberry

Jan 25, 2018

Dominique Dante' Grandberry; He entered this world on June 3, 1984 and transitioned on January 25, 2018. He was the beloved child of Aretha and Gregory Ervin (Pops), and Ronald Grandberry (Dad). Dominique was a native of  Pontiac, Michigan and graduated from Pontiac Northern High School. He loved life to the fullest and spent much of his time enjoying...

Christopher Eversole

Christopher Eversole

Jan 24, 2018

Christopher P. Eversole; of Lake Orion; age 51; passed away suddenly on January 24, 2018.  Chris is survived by his beloved wife Connie; parents, Corbin and Ernestine Eversole; son, David (Katie) Bullock; grandkids, Gianna and Grady; sisters, Shella Eversole and Melissa (Ronnie) Liford; and many nieces and nephews.  Chris has been employed with Odyssey Aerospace for many years.  To...

Alberto Vasquez

Alberto Vasquez

Jan 23, 2018

Alberto Vasquez; of Pontiac; age 81; passed away January 23, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1936 in La Pryor, Texas. Alberto is survived by his beloved wife Rosa Vasquez; and loving daughter Sonia Vasquez. He was preceded in death by son Reymundo Vasquez; parents Donicio and Alvina Vasquez; and eight siblings. Alberto retired from...

Gerard Allen Lombardo

Gerard Allen Lombardo

Jan 21, 2018

Gerard A. Lombardo; of Lake Orion; formerly of West Bloomfield; passed away January 21, 2018 at 62 years of age.  Jerry is the loving husband of Janet; and dear brother of Joe (Gina) Lombardo, John (Lynn) Lombardo, Mary Lombardo, Lori (Tom) Seaman, Beth Bartholomew and the late David Lombardo.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.  ...

Ann Marie May

Ann Marie May

Jan 20, 2018

Ann Marie May, of Pontiac; age 69; passed away on January 20, 2018.  Ann is the beloved wife of the late William LeRoy May; mother of William, Vernon, Michael, Allen, Andrew and the late Clayton; grandma of Lyonene, Quentin, Ann, Clayton, Natalie, Delilah, Kaleb, Eliot and Isaiah; great grandma of Carlyle; and sister of Patricia Benjamin.  Ann was a...

Dianne Marie Laitinen

Dianne Marie Laitinen

Jan 19, 2018

Dianne M. Laitinen; of Lake Orion; passed away on January 19, 2018 at the age of 67.  Dianne is the beloved wife of John; loving mother of Patrick, Timothy and the late Jon Eliott; dear sister of Joan (Michael) Plue, Susan Trudell, and Jim (Chris) Morse. Dianne was a devoted wife and mother.  She was also devoted to the...

Myrtle Wilson

Myrtle Wilson

Jan 19, 2018

Myrtle Wilson; of Auburn Hills; born October 31, 1922; went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 19, 2018. Myrtle is the beloved wife of the late Frank Wilson for 64 years; loving mother of Donald (the late Marie) Wilson, Linda (Gordon) Merrick and Judy Eaton; and dear grandmother of 7 grandchildren; Tracy Merrick,Tonya ( Jeff) Dunn,...

Julie Anne Steinmetz

Julie Anne Steinmetz

Jan 14, 2018

Julie Anne Steinmetz; of Rochester Hills, Mi.; age 64; passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Mother of Shanna Swaldwell. Survived by brothers Jim and Jeff Van Gilder. Julie was preceded in death by her parents Basil & Doris Van Gilder, brothers Steven and Terry Van Gilder. Arrangements entrusted to the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. www.sparksgriffin.com.

Larry Looseside Robinson

Larry Looseside Robinson

Jan 14, 2018

Larry L. Robinson; of Flint, MI. age 73. Passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Beloved Husband of Mary A. Robinson. Dear Father of Tabitha Robinson-Richards and Timothy Robinson. Larry was a U.S.Army veteran and he retired from Ford Motor Company.Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11 am at Southside Seventh day Adventist Church...

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