Obituaries

Xavier Berry

Jan 26, 2016

Xavier Berry; age 23; of Pontiac; passed away on January 26, 2016. There will be a Funeral Service  held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Service at 12 noon. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until  time of Service. www.sparksgriffin .com

Ralph "Windy" T. Bethards

Jan 24, 2016

Ralph T. Bethards “Windy”; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away January 24, 2016. Ralph was preceded in death by his beloved wife Rose.  He is the loving dad of Antonia “Toni” (Dan) Scandalito and Tubio “TJ” Bethards; dear grandpa of Dennis (Teresa) Smith, William (Jessica) Smith, Johnathon and Haley Bethards, Barbara Joy Dorman and...

Luz Zenaida Ortiz

Jan 22, 2016

Mrs. Luz Zenaida Ortiz; age 64; of Pontiac; Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Juan Ortiz.  Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Iglesia  La Luz Del Mundo, 87 Lafayette St. Pontiac. Family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment...

Velma J. Powell

Jan 21, 2016

Velma Jean Powell; of Lake Orion; age 80; January 21, 2016. Velma is the beloved wife of Alfred for 61 years; loving mother of James, Alfred Jr. (Debbie), Bruce (Sandy) and Daniel (Lauri); dear grandmother of Melissa, Stefanie, Heather, Bruce II, Matthew, Daniel II and Connor; and great grandmother of 6....

Monica Gordon

Jan 21, 2016

Monica Lynetta Gordon beloved sister, niece, and aunt, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at the age of 54.

Monica’s parents, Margie Mae and John Clifford, and her brother Johnny Orr preceded her in death.

Ms. Gordon was born August 17, 1961, in Pontiac, MI. She was a, compassionate, loving...

Minyon Mcconney

Jan 21, 2016

Minyon Onealdia McConney; of Pontiac, MI and Elm Flat, TX; January 21, 2016; age 78; loving mother of Crystal McConney and Edmond “Duane” (Evelyn) McConney; grandmother of four; great-grandmother of one; one sister, Alfreda Hawkins; three brothers, Ricky Thomas, Donzell Broadnax and Orson Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Spencer Thomas and Opal...

George R. Bement

Jan 20, 2016

George Ronald Bement; of Leonard; age 66; January 20, 2016. George is the loving brother of Anthony "Craig" Bement of Lakeville, and Beverly Hornbeck of Marysville; loving uncle of Lisa (Keith) Hughlett of Gastonia, North Carolina, and Kevin (Lori) Hornbeck of Port Huron, Michigan; and great uncle of Kevin Hornbeck Jr. of Marysville, Drew and Emma Huglett of Gastonia,...

Roberta Negron

Jan 7, 2016

Roberta Negron; age 81; of Pontiac; passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Iglesia La  Luz Del Mundo Church , 87 Lafayette St. Pontiac, MI. with viewing from 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Family will receive friend on Monday from...

Beatrice Ramirez

Jan 6, 2016

Beatrice Ramirez ; of Pontiac; age 81; passed away on January 6, 2016. Beatrice is the beloved wife of Julian; loving mother of Tony (Linda), Lydia (Jeff) Kirchner, Sara (Michael) Kelly and Diana Ramirez; dear sister of Trinidad and Nelly; grandmother of 8; great grandmother of 12; and great great grandmother of 1. ...

Mary Simpson

Jan 6, 2016

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Patricia Mae Stravaty

Jan 2, 2016

Patricia Mae Stravaty; age 62; of Royal Oak, Michigan; passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016.A private service has been held. www.sparksgriffin.com

George W. Perry, Jr.

Dec 30, 2015

George W. Perry, Jr.; of Lake Orion; December 30, 2015; age 96. George is the beloved husband of the late Doris; dear father of Dennis (Pamela) Perry and Gail (Craig) Renius; grandfather of Mary (Fred) Storrer, Dennis (Crystal) Perry, Melissa (Todd) Sweet, Amanda Renius, Elaina Rankins, Lisa Flowers and Michelle Prellberg; great grandfather of Freddie,...

Ethel May Dolly Darling

Dec 28, 2015

Darling, Ethel May Dolly; born March 30, 1931; passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28 th , 2015 at the age of 84. A small memorial service has already taken place. www.sparksgriffin.com .

Roger L. Smith

Dec 26, 2015

Roger Lee Smith ; age 47; of Pontiac; passed away on December 26, 2015. Loving husband of Renee; father of Cassondra and Christen; and grandfather of Antonio and Gabriela. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 1pm at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home with visitation from 11am...

Susan V. Hrebenchuk

Dec 25, 2015

Susan V. Hrebenchuk; of St. Clair Shores ; December 25, 2015; age 85. Susan is the beloved mother of Brenda (Patrick) Murphy and Guy (Mona) Hardin; mother-in-law of Judy Hardin; grandmother of 8; and great grandmother of 7. She was preceded in death by her children Peggy Hardin and Hugh Hardin. Memorial Services will be...

Lawrence "Spike" Marlin, Jr.

Dec 24, 2015

Lawrence “Spike” Marlin, Jr. passed away on December 24, 2015. He was 78. Spike was a long time resident of Lake Orion, known for his keen sense of humor, passion for playing the drums, and the large party he hosted every 4th of July where his band played to the boaters on the lake.

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Sandie Suarez

Dec 23, 2015

Sandra L. Suarez; of Oxford; December 23, 2015; age 41. Sandie is survived by her loving parents, Ric and Bonnie Suarez; her grandma, Dorothy Suarez; her grandpa, LeRoy Pinkerton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1993 and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from the University...

Sudie Mae Burton

Dec 23, 2015

BURTON, SUE “Blondie”

December 23, 2015; age

64 of Pontiac. Daughter

of the late Everlena

Rosie L. Ratliff

Dec 22, 2015

Rosie L Ratliff ; of Pontiac; departed this life on December 22, 2015; age of 95. Rosie will Lie in Repose on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Sparks – Griffin Funeral Home, 46 Williams Street, Pontiac, MI 48341. Services Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Missionary...

Joe R Martinez

Dec 22, 2015

Joe R. Martinez, Sr. of Pontiac; passed December 22, 2015 at 81 years of age.  Born March 17, 1934 in Austin, Texas, the son of the late Jose V. and Maria Martinez of Pontiac.  Beloved husband of Manuela and loving father of Christina Ferguson, Patricia Martinez Cox, Joe R. (Amelia) Martinez, Jr., Angela (Christopher Sr.) McCue; dear Abuelito of...