Obituaries

William L. Fisher Sr.

Oct 2, 2016

William L. Fisher Sr.; of Lake Orion; passed peacefully on October 2, 2106; at the age of 85. William was the husband to the late Martha Nell Fisher for 61 years; loving father of William (the late Linda) Fisher, Brenda (Bill) Gibson and Lisa (Darren) Macco; giving grandfather of 7; and adoring great grandfather of 10. William retired after...

Robert W. Ward

Sep 30, 2016

2nd LT. Robert W. Ward; passed away on December 23, 1944 in Philippsweiler, Germany. Ward along with one other of the seven member crew were reported to be killed in action. He was 22 at the time of his death. It...

Thomas L. Kretz, Sr.

Sep 25, 2016

Thomas Lawrence Kretz, Sr.; age 80; of Clarkston; was called to be with the Lord on September 25, 2016, peacefully at his home. Tom was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 2, 1936. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, he worked as a Fuller Brush salesman and mechanic before being hired by General...

Linda M. Duma

Sep 25, 2016

Linda M. Duma (Olson); September 25, 2016; Linda was a lifelong resident of the Pontiac area, born to Floyd and Eleanor Olson of Oxbow Lake. She retired from the Kmart in Lake Orion where she resided since 1970. In her retirement she enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Maria E. Villarreal

Sep 23, 2016

In loving memory of our mother Maria Elvia Villarreal; at the age of 85; went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 23, 2016. Maria was born November 22, 1930 in Piedras, Negras, Coah, Mexico, she then married our father, the love of her life Melchor R. Villarreal on October 26, 1949 and they...

Walter Hyry

Sep 18, 2016

Walter Hyry; of Lake Orion; September 18, 2016; age 92. Walter was the beloved father of Katherine (Bill) Carlsen and Don (Kathy) Hyry; step-father of Timothy Gates; grandfather of Kimberly, Brian, Nicole, Dan and Jason; great grandfather of Kayla, Anna, Jace, Allison and Hunter. He was preceded in death by first wife, Mary; second wife,...

Helen Marie Silkowsky

Sep 17, 2016

Helen “Marie” Silkowsky (Rick)Marie was born October 5, 1923 and went home to be with the Lord September 17, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Robert Kelsey, and her husband of 30 years, Daniel Silkowsky Loving mother of:  Robert (Diane) Kelsey, Terry (Jean) Kelsey, Linda (Bill) Foster,...

Loretta Damoth

Sep 16, 2016

Loretta M. Damoth, of Oakland, September 16, 2016, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Frederick of 67 years. Dear mother of Ronald, Robert (Terri), Mike, Lynda (Charles) Konen, Diane (Lester) Borkowski and the late Frederick and Gary; grandmother of many and great grandmother of several. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 12 - 2...

Mario Jimenez

Sep 14, 2016

Mario Jimenez; age 56; of Port Huron, MI; Passed away on Wednesday September 14,2016 Memorial Service will held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. www.sparksgriffin.com

Paul L. Wilson

Sep 13, 2016

Paul L. Wilson; of Highland, Michigan; formally of Columbiaville, Michigan; age 87; passed away September 13, 2016 at home surrounded by family. Paul is the beloved husband of the late Peggy J. Wilson (Trammel) for over 50 years; and dear father of the late Paul “Buzz” Wilson Jr., the late Patricia Wilson, the late Robert...

Patrick J. Clarke

Sep 8, 2016

Patrick J. Clarke; originally of Livonia; September 8, 2016; age 84. Pat is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 65 years, Sally; beloved daughters Barb (Dan) Ferrara and Janice (Chuck) McQueen; loving grandchildren Derek (Beth) Ferrara, Jodi (Jake) Barlett, Chad McQueen and Shannon McQueen; great grandchildren Dannin, McKenzie, Zach and Noah;...

Carmen Albertina Glispie

Sep 8, 2016

Carmen Albertina Glispie; of Pontiac; age 77; passed away on September 8, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. Carmen was born March 20, 1939 in Costa Rica. She moved to the United States in 1971 and became a United States Citizen in April 1985. Carmen was employed and retired from Pontiac General Hospital from...

Lucille Burgess

Sep 7, 2016

Lucille Margaret Burgess; of Rochester, MI; age 82 departed this life on September 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James Burgess, daughter of the late Jacob and Cecelia (Berger) Kaltz; dear mother of Joseph (Kathryn) Burgess of Lake Orion, MI, Thomas Burgess of Phoenix, AZ, Daniel Burgess (Candi Ulrich) of Salt Lake City, UT, Steven (Catharine) Burgess of...

Manuel Ponce Ruiz

Sep 5, 2016

Manuel Ponce Ruiz; age 55; of Pontiac; passed away September 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Elvira Diaz De Ponce. Loving father of Yadira Ponce, Carlos Ponce, Jose Relles Ponce and Manuel Ponce. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Damlen of Molokai Parish, St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Family will...

Pastor Carolyn G. Boykins

Aug 25, 2016

OBITUARY

“May My Works Speak For Me”

Pastor Carolyn G. Boykins passed away in God’s Arms on August 24, 2016 at the age of 78. Born on May 7, 1938 to parents of Adam and...

Major Guy Jr.

Aug 25, 2016

Major Guy Jr.; age 55; of Pontiac; passed away August 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Ruth Guy; and loving son of Pearlie Guy. Major is survived by two children; one grandchild; and seven siblings. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. The family will receive friends on Monday...

Philip G. Young

Aug 24, 2016

Philip Young; of Birmingham; August 24, 2016; age 76. Philip is the beloved father of Patrick Young, Timothy (Jeannette) Young, Michelle (Doug) Curtis and Ashley Young; dear grandfather of Shaunna Burgess; and great grandfather of Avery Burgess. He is also survived by his siblings Al Young, Sue (Stan) Aldridge and Donna (Tom Blackman) Young. Philip...

Sheila M. Bushman

Aug 22, 2016

Sheila Marie Bushman; of Oxford; August 22, 2016; age 77. Sheila is the loving wife of Jim Bushman for 58 years; and beloved mother of James (Margie) of Waterford, Clark (Diane Biddinger) of Birmingham, Nora (Carl) Chadwell of Oxford and Mary (David) Dean of Seattle. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren; great grandchildren;...

Earl "Ed" Jones

Aug 20, 2016

Beloved Husband and Father, Earl Edward Jones “Ed”; passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016; age 89. He was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas but lived most of his life in Lake Orion. Ed is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Terri; and daughters, Amanda (Jerry) Narsh and Kathy (Emmet) Estrella. He is also survived...

Patricia A. Loviska

Aug 17, 2016

Patricia A. Loviska; of Pontiac and Gaylord; age 91; passed away August 17, 2016.  Patricia was the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Dennis (Robyn), Jean (Richard) Cox, Timothy (Colleen) and Peggy (Ken) McLaughlin; and dear grandmother of Tracy (Bob), Amy (Bernd), Carol (Bob), Michele (Andy), Brian (Susan), Rob, Denise (Graham) and James (Katie).  She is...