Obituaries

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...

Angela M. Santiago

Aug 15, 2016

Angela M. Santiago; age 41; of Pontiac; passed away on August 15, 2016. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery.www sparksgriffin.com

Tonya Jean Carpenter

Aug 13, 2016

Tonya Jean Carpenter; age 38; of Pontiac; passed away on August 13, 2016. Beloved daughter of Cynthia Carpenter. Loving daughter of the late Mark Carpenter and sister to the late Steven Carpenter. A private service has been held. Arrangements entrusted to the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com

James E. Jones

Aug 9, 2016

James Jones; passed away peacefully in his slumber August 9, 2016. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Carrie; loving children James (Michayla Kuznicki), Jayme and Jessica; dear grandson Vladimir; sister’s Cindy (the late Jim) and Kim (Kevin); and brother in law Greg. Predeceased by his father, Edward; mother, Dorothy; and sister, Lynne. Memorial Services...

Brian O. Johnson

Aug 7, 2016

Brian O. Johnson; of Lapeer; age 50; passed away August 7, 2016. Brian is husband of Kristina; father of Macy, Leah, Lauren and Meryl; son of Laurel and Melvin Johnson; and son in law of Dave (the late MaryAnn) Gotham.  He is also survived by his sister Lisa (Dave) Kondas and their daughters, Sarah and...

May Frances Buckner

Aug 6, 2016

May Frances Buckner; age 79; of Pontiac; passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016; beloved wife of the late Edward Buckner. Loving mother of Nichole Buckner. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 10:30 until time of service. Interment Oak...

Yvonne Claudia Corby

Aug 5, 2016

Yvonne C. Corby; age 75; of Pontiac; passed away August 5, 2016.  Beloved mother  of Barbara Everhart, Sherri Thousand, Sandra Corby, Alice Jones, Bonnie Hansen, Timothy Corby; 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Yvonne was preceded in death by granddaughter Nicole, grandson Aaron and great-grandson Jeremy Everheart. Arrangements entrusted to the Sparks- Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Reflections may be shard...

Lillian D. Van Dusen

Jul 31, 2016

Lillian D. Van Dusen; of Lake Orion; July 31, 2016; age 100. Lillian is the beloved wife of the late Ross Van Dusen for over 60 years. She is the loving mother of Patricia (Rudolph) Blatt, Ross (Jean) Van Dusen, Lee (Carol) Van Dusen, and the late Robert Van Dusen; adoring grandmother of six; great...

Frank R. Vanwulfen

Jul 31, 2016

Frank R. VanWulfen Jr.; of Lake Orion; age 65; July 31, 2016. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Marianne of 35 years; loving daughter Rachel (John) Guidry; and dear grandsons, Ashton and Carter.  He is also the loving son of Anna and the late Frank VanWulfen Sr.; dear brother of Elsie (Tom) Plivelich, Linda...