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Gary Calvin Cronk Sr.
Oct 23, 2017
Gary Calvin Cronk Sr.; October 23, 2017; age 57; of Pontiac. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father of Gary Cronk Jr., Angelica Cronk and Christopher Cronk. Grandfather of four. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2017 at 1p.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Perry...
Ginny Walter
Oct 20, 2017
Virginia “Ginny” Walter; of Lake Orion; October 20, 2017; age 85. Ginny is the beloved mother of David (Stephanie); dear grandmother of Gregory and Katie; adoring great grandmother of Isabella Jean; and cherished sister of Steve, Deb and Chris. She was preceded in death by her husband Johnny; their son John Michael; her brother Ron; and her sisters Roxy...
Mary A. Arebaugh
Oct 18, 2017
Mary A. Arebaugh; of Lapeer; age 77; passed away October 18, 2017. Mary is the beloved wife of the late Michael Heineman; loving mother of Carrie (Lori) Wainwright, Tony (the late Arlene) Wainwright, Cheryl (Kevin) Maguire, Carl (Kim) Wainwright and Denise (Scott) Schiffman; loving grandma of Autumn, Stephanie, Kristin, Brittany, Karlee and Falon; and adoring great grandma of Kaitlyn,...
Mary L. Purrenhage
Oct 18, 2017
Mary Louise Purrenhage; of Lake Orion; age 76; passed away October 18, 2017. Mary is the beloved wife of the late James Purrenhage of 41 years; loving mother of James (Lillian Mae) Purrenhage, Sara (Anthony) Anderson, Joseph Purrenhage, Karen (Stephen) Chicosky, Molly (Jason) Ashley and Benjamin (Jennifer) Purrenhage; loving grandma of 15; and dear great grandma of 6. Mary...
Ralph Nichols
Oct 17, 2017
Ralph E. Nichols; of Pontiac; age 63; passed away October 17, 2017. Ralph is the husband of Sabrina for 17 years; father of Ralph (Melissa) Nichols II, Albert Nichols, Melissa Houghtaling, Kathy (John) Sayles, Jackqueline (Carlos) Paul and Kenyada (Marcus) Bowman; grandfather of 14; and brother of Dawn Whelpley, Donnamae (Carl) Smith, Ray (Donna) Nichols, Leila (Joel) Watson and...
Lucy B. Williams
Oct 14, 2017
Lucy B. Williams; October 14, 2017; of Pontiac; age 90.Loving mother of Dorothy O. Williams, McClain Williams, Alberta Compton, Lindsay Williams, Gary L. Williams, Darry L. Williams, Michael F. Williams, Victor D. Williams. Lucy was preceded in death by son Robert Williams Jr. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Apostolic Church...
Joshua Christopher Wright
Oct 12, 2017
Joshua Wright; of Oxford; age 35; passed away on October 12, 2017. Josh is the son of Susan Petrusha and David Wright; and brother of Robert, Kelly and Julie. He also survived by his grandparents; great grandmother; and aunts and uncles. Josh was a loving son, brother, grandson and nephew. He was good hearted, determined and very tech savvy. ...
Richard "Dick" Reynolds
Oct 9, 2017
Richard Owen Reynolds; of Pontiac; October 9, 2017; age 86. Richard was born August 7, 1931, son of the late John and Bernadette Reynolds. He served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. From 1959 to 1987, Richard had a career as an Accountant with General Motors, during which time he completed his Bachelor Degree at...
Rose "Linda" Carolina Ballard
Oct 8, 2017
Rose Carolina Ballard "Linda"; of Pontiac; October 8, 2017; age 72. Rose is the beloved daughter of the late Candelario and Enemesia Diaz. She is survived by her children, Theresa (Gary) Hreben and Joe Aguilera III; dear grandmother of Kelley Hice , Taylor Hice, , Angela , Tiffany and Joe Aguilera IV;and great grandmother of Ashton , Axel, Isabella,...
Jerry Wayne Daniels
Oct 1, 2017
Jerry W. Daniels; of Oxford; age 70; passed away October 1, 2017. Jerry is the beloved husband of Linda for 47 years; loving father of Michelle (Mark) Friedrichs, Danielle (Joshua) Matheny, Cheryl (Josh) Salens and Pamela (Chris) Ophus; and dear papa of Payton, Carley, Luken and Hunter. He is also the dear brother of Wanda (Stacy) Boatright, JoAnn (Alfred)...
James Edward Elliott
Oct 1, 2017
James Edward Elliott; of Pontiac; October 1, 2017; age 87.Beloved husband of the late Charlotte. Brother of Carol Elliott, William Elliott and John Elliott. Uncle of Carol Richardson and many nieces and nephews. Grandfather of Diana Bushard. Preceded in death by brother Robert Elliott and sister Margaret Richardson. James retired from General Motors after many years of service. Funeral...
Gladys M. Goforth
Sep 30, 2017
Gladys M. Goforth; of Lake Orion; age 93. Gladys is the beloved mother of Janet (Larry) Artes; loving grandmother of Russell (Stacy) LaClair II and Timothy Artes; and dear great grandmother of Katie LaClair. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha Russell; her son, Russell LaClair; her grandson, Steven LaClair; and her siblings, Charles...
Amelia Del Real
Sep 30, 2017
Amelia Del Real; of Lake Orion; September 30, 2017; age 88. Amelia is the beloved wife of Guadalupe for 70 years; and dear mother of George (Delma), Ray (Karen), Sally Ann Rudy, Rick (Barb), Cindy (Bob) Mahan, Rod (Sue), Melannie Drake, Anthony, James, and the late Debra. She is also survived by many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Mrs. Del...
Susan M. Stoll
Sep 27, 2017
Susan M. Stoll; of Lake Orion; passed away on September 27, 2017 at age 61. Susan is survived by her children, Brett Hotchkiss, Kevin Hotchkiss and Bill Smith; her grandchildren, Brett, Skyler, Faith, Cody, Bella, Trenton, Autumn and Kendal; and her siblings, James (Carla) Goodwin, Diane Williamson, Lori (Ken) Scarmeas, Lisa Budd and Michelle Lance. She was preceded in...
Norma Ruth Walter
Sep 21, 2017
Norma Ruth Walter; of Lake Orion; age 96; passed away September 21, 2017. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jean M. Walter; children Charles and Eilene Walter; parent’s William and Etta McKinney; and brothers, Bud, Burt and Bill McKinney. Norma is survived by her daughters, Linda (Raymond) Swain and Trisha Walter; grandchildren, Michelle, Joe, Shuree and Raymond;...
Ines Mae Chesser
Sep 18, 2017
Ines Mae Chesser; of White Lake; age 88; passed away September 18, 2017. Ines is the beloved wife of the late Leslie Chesser; loving mother of Jerry (Patty) Davis and Pam (Larry) King; step mother of Dick (Linda) Chesser and the late Kathy (Gary) Coffer; loving grandmother of Kelly, Brian, Erin, Kevin, Jaime, Kristie and Ryan; great grandmother...
Carmen J. Roberts
Sep 12, 2017
Carmen J. Roberts; of Lake Orion. Carmen was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on July 25, 1930; she passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2017 at the age of 87. Carmen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Bill; her children Kerry (Dave) Tieman and Carleen (Chuck) Penoza; and her five grandchildren Amber, Cassie, Ally, Maddy...
Jesus Michael Rubio-Alvarado
Sep 9, 2017
Jesus Michael Rubio-Alvarado; age 3 Months; of Pontiac; passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mexico. To share a reflection with the family please visit www.sparksgriffin.com
Gordon T. Ryan
Sep 4, 2017
Gordon Thomas Ryan; of Lake Orion; age 85; passed away September 4, 2017. Gordon is the beloved husband of Lorraine for 65 years; loving father of Tom (Paula) Ryan, Sharon Burns and Cindy (Greg) Mason; loving grandfather of Allison, Sarah, Mitchell, Brian, Kendra, Rebecca, Shaina, John and Mikayla; adoring great grandfather of Skyler and Kelsie; and dear...
Pamela Sue Oppeneer
Sep 2, 2017
Pamela Sue Oppeneer; age 63; of Pontiac; Passed away on September 2, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Grace & Peace Community Church, 451 Kennett Road Pontiac. Reverend Zelphia J. Mobley officiating. Donations may be made to the family.