Obituaries

Wanda J. Mcmurray

Apr 28, 2016

Wanda J. McMurray; of Lapeer; age 69; April 28, 2016. Wanda is the beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Karen (Randy) Beegle, Kim (Rod) Johnson, Kathy McMurray (Mark Hedrick), and Kris McMurray (Debbie); grandmother of Krystal, Karla, Kassandra, Kevin, Kirk, Kalan, Kristy, Victoria, Nichole and Samantha; great grandmother of 7; and sister...

Florence Dyet

Apr 27, 2016

Florence Brown Dyet passed away in Tucson, AZ on April 27, 2016 in the presence of her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. Florence was born on March 24, 1925 in Cass City, MI to Lloyd and Clara Brown.  She grew up on the family Centennial farm in Ubly, MI, which still functions today as a working Dairy Farm. ...

Larry J. Jackson

Apr 25, 2016

Larry J. Jackson; of Sears, Michigan; formerly of Waterford; age 74; April 25, 2016. Larry is the loving father of Matthew (Karrie) and Tracy Jackson; grandfather of Kelly, Nikolas and Megan; and brother of Linda and the late Tom.  He was preceded in death by his parents Hobert and Carrie Jackson.  Larry served in the...

Jennifer L Garrett

Apr 25, 2016

Jennifer L. Garrett; age 39; of Lake Orion; passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. A Memorial service will held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/K2XGWDPNYBF4BJ8X" width="512"></iframe>

Margaret Garcia

Apr 23, 2016

Margaret Garcia; formerly of Pontiac, MI., passed away in Kentucky on April 23, 2016. Wife of the

late Victor Garcia. Loving Mother of John D. Salazar, Maria A. Rendon, Delphina Smith, Theresa

Salazar, Linda Gore, Margaret Edler, and Esperanza Kelly. She had 28 grandchildren, 37 great

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Shelby Kaye-Annie Keeth

Apr 19, 2016

Shelby Kaye-Annie Keeth; of Auburn Hills; was born on January 14, 1987 and she entered her eternal life on April 19, 2016 at the age of 29. She was preceded in death by her mother Sandra Dee (Helzer) Keeth. Shelby is survived by her husband Alfonso Serna; her children Carmen Barrera, Modicella &...

Margaret Hunter

Apr 19, 2016

Margaret Hunter; age 82; of Pontiac; passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Arrangements entrusted to Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac Chapel. www.sparksgriffin.com

Sarah C. Swindells-King

Apr 14, 2016

Sarah Swindells King; age 94; April 14, 2016. Sarah is the mother of Toby Pimlott and Sydney Kuzma; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband’s Sydney Swindells and Jack King.  Sarah retired from the Pontiac School Board.  Following her retirement she went on to work at the...

Daniel Andres Cervantez

Apr 13, 2016

Daniel A. Cervantez; passed away April 13, 2016 at 57 years of age. Father of Jessica (Moises) Lugo, grandfather of Keith Lopez, great grandfather of Anthony Lopez; son Daniel Douglas; all of Pontiac, Michigan; preceded in death by his father Andres Cervantes, brother David Moreno, grandparents Octavio and Margarita Torres, and uncle Victor Torres. Daniel is survived by his...

Thomas G. Lhota

Apr 9, 2016

Thomas G. Lhota; of Lake Orion; age 73; April 9, 2016. Tom was the beloved husband of Patricia for 53 years; loving father of Kimberly (Brian) Cramer, Thomas E. (Christi Severn) and Jeffrey J. (Leslie); dear grandpa of 8; and brother of Pat (Mike) Clarke and Greg (Debby) Lhota. Tom was retired as a self-employed...

Julian Ramirez

Apr 8, 2016

Julian Ramirez; of Pontiac; age 88; passed away on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Ramirez, loving father of Tony (Linda) Ramirez, Lydia (Jeff) Kirchner, Sara (Michael) Kelly and Diana Ramirez; grandfather of 8; great grandfather of 12; and great- great grandfather of 1. Julian was preceded in death by his daughter...

Joseph K. Fugitt

Apr 4, 2016

Joseph K. Fugitt; of Lake Orion; age 78; April 4, 2016. Joseph is the beloved husband of Annetta for 45 years; loving father of Joe (Kim) Fugitt, Deborah (Dan) Dockery, Sherri Fugitt (Grant Marlow), Tami (Rick) Hanser, Susan Fugitt (Roy Blankenburg) and Michael Fugitt; dear grandpa of Joe, Megan (Matt), Katie, Jessica, Roxanne, Gabe, Chelsea...

Al Pelletier

Apr 4, 2016

Al Pelletier; of Lake Orion; April 4, 2016; age 76. Beloved husband of Sally for 36 years; dear father of Lori, Jeff, Cassie, Suzie, Michael, Traci, Al, Kay, Vicki and Debbi; grandfather of many special grandchildren and great grandchildren; and brother of Ruth Ann (Don). He was preceded in death by his son David. Al...

Elaine L. Christian

Apr 3, 2016

Elaine L. Christian; age 93; April 3, 2016. Elaine is the beloved mother of Howard (the late Rose Marie) Christian Jr., Noreen K. Glaspie, Sharon (Pat Vinyard) Christian and Michael (Colleen) Christian; loving grandmother of Paul Christian, Matthew Glaspie, Patrick (Stephonie) Glaspie, Tammy Glaspie,  Yvonne (Tim) Howitt, Jason (Melissa) Christian, Michael Christian II and Rachae...

Zena Zioncheck

Mar 31, 2016

Zena Zioncheck; of Lake Orion; age 90; March 31, 2016. Zena is the beloved mother of Judith Janson (Paul Chenoweth), Eddie (Kathy), Laurie (Roger) Allison and James Zioncheck; loving grandmother of David (Natalie), Roger, Eric, Ryan (Kari) and Sean; and dear great grandmother of 4.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016...

James D. Culverhouse

Mar 30, 2016

James Delma Culverhouse, Sr .; of Lake Orion passed away on March 30, 2016 from Sepsis. James “Jimbo” was born on May 24, 1918 to Marvin and Ida Culverhouse, farmers in Pike County, Alabama. During his young adult years, he enjoyed playing the guitar with a band at dances around Alabama. He worked for the Pike...