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Richard H. Klinder

Richard H. Klinder

Jun 18, 2016

Dr. Richard H. Klinder ; age 84, of Oxford, Michigan; passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2016. Loving husband of the late Helen; beloved father of Deon (Jerry), Shelly (Bob), Kim (Donny) and Melanie (Dale); loving grandfather of Luke (Lindsey), Leah (Tom), Bret (Lindsey), Jacob (Emily), Rachel, Jeremy and Selina; and great-grandfather of Delaeney and Tuck....

Robert J. Jenkins

Robert J. Jenkins

Jun 16, 2016

Robert J. Jenkins; of Lake Orion; age 83; passed away June 16, 2016. Robert is the beloved husband of Nancy; loving father of Laurie (Wayne) Amedure, Karen McKenna and Amy (Bob) Early; and dear grandfather of Bill, Bob, Angie, Megan and Sabrina.  He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry and Lloyd Jenkins; sisters in...

Florine Benford

Florine Benford

Jun 15, 2016

Ms. Florine Benford; age 83; of Auburn Hills; passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016.Loving mother of Sheila French and special son – in – law J.T. French, Michael Benford , Anthony Benford,George Benford, Joseph Benford, and Patricia Benford. Host of many grandkids and greatgrandkids. Special grandchildren: Jarmar French, Diamond French and Candis Benford. Florine...

Ernest Griffin Jr.

Ernest Griffin Jr.

Jun 4, 2016

Ernest Griffin Jr. began life’s journey on July 10, 1948 in Valdosta, Georgia, to the union

of Ernest Sr. and Mary Griffin. He moved to Pontiac, Michigan at the age of 3. He made

his transition to be with the Lord June 4,...

Robert D. Cluckey

Robert D. Cluckey

Jun 3, 2016

Robert Danny Cluckey; of Pontiac, Michigan; age 57; passed away on June 3, 2016. Beloved husband to Cindy A. Cluckey; dear father to Kathleen A. Cluckey (Philip); cherished brother to Sharon Berry (late Richard) and Rick Clue'shea; treasured son-in-law to Gordon and Mildred Green; and caring brother-in-law and uncle to...

Henry Pena Sr.

Henry Pena Sr.

May 29, 2016

Henry Pena Sr. passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his home in Pontiac with his loving family by his side. Henry served his country in the Army from 1967-1969 and was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from General Motors after giving 33 years of dedicated service. Henry loved music and loved playing the drums and was...

Thomas Neil Eugene Kaars

Thomas Neil Eugene Kaars

May 25, 2016

Thomas Neil Eugene Kaars; of Lake Orion; age 69; May 25, 2016. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Margie of 46 years; his children Robert Weeks, Jennifer Singleton, Marcy (James) Summerfield and Josie (Eric)Kaars-Mulholland; his adoring grandchildren Trey, Tommy, Candice, Tony, Caleb, Emily, Cynthia and Cody; and his sister Edna Pietla. He was...

Robert Gonzales

Robert Gonzales

May 24, 2016

Robert Gonzales; of Waterford; age 62; passed away May 24, 2016. Father of Estrella Montgomerie, Dawn Lambert and brother of Lillian Padilla, Jesse Gonzales and Theodore Gonzales.  Grandfather of two grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Esperanza Gonzales.   Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11a.m. at the Pontiac Chapel...

James W. Hanson

James W. Hanson

May 19, 2016

James W. Hanson (Jim) passed away at his home in Lake Orion on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the age of 72. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon and Marie Hanson. Jim is survived by his loving wife Linda of 43 years. They were married on November 11, 1972. ...

Daniel M. Broderick

Daniel M. Broderick

May 19, 2016

DANIEL M. BRODERICK; of Ball, Louisiana; formerly of Lake Orion; age 64; passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2016.  He was the son of “Dutch” and Pauline Broderick, both of whom preceded him in death.  Dan is survived by his sisters Peggy (Rod Smith) Miller, Patti (Ron) Fern and Penny (Danial) Davies; and his brother Tom (Dawn) Broderick....

Marjorie Aileen Dimaya

Marjorie Aileen Dimaya

May 19, 2016

Marjorie A. Dimaya; of Pontiac; age 82; passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Eusebio, loving mother of Cindy K. Miller.

Rita May Fiddes

Rita May Fiddes

May 16, 2016

Rita (Remington) Fiddes

Dearborn Heights, MI – Rita May Fiddes 80 years old died May 16, 2016.

She was born Feb, 19, 1936 in Big Rock, MI in Montmorency County to Emory A. and Hazel Remington (Fowler). She attended Dearborn High...

Kareen Perry

Kareen Perry

May 13, 2016

Kareen Lee Perry; age 59; passed away May 13, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William and Carol (Turner) Perry of Lake Orion.  Kareen attended Baldwin Elementary School in Pontiac at the age of seven before transferring to the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing at age 12.  She learned to read...

Antoinette "Toni" Carson

Antoinette "Toni" Carson

May 9, 2016

Antoinette “Toni”  Carson (nee Smentek); of Rochester; formerly of Michigamme; age 84; passed into the hands of Jesus on May 9, 2016. Antoinette is the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Carson; loving mother of Margory (Chet) Ricker, Bob (Athena) Carson and Michele (Chris) Bentti; devoted grandma of Sierra, Shannon, Nicole and Carson; and...

Raul Silva

Raul Silva

May 4, 2016

Raul  H.  Silva; age 82; of Auburn Hills; Passed away on May 4, 2016. Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. for just visitation, then he will be having funeral service in New York at a later date. www.sparksgriffin.com

Florentine Gallero

Florentine Gallero

May 4, 2016

Florentine “Bud” Gallero; age 81; of Pontiac; beloved husdand of Patricia for 62 years. Loving father of Jeffery (Kellie), Rodney (Kim), Timothy, Rebecca, Janet, Karie (Deno) Pappas, Beth (Paul), Stephen Sr.. Grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and daughter in law Lori. Bud was preceded in death by his son Phillip Sr. After...

Robert Harrison Betteley

Robert Harrison Betteley

May 3, 2016

Robert Harrison Betteley; of Detroit; age 72; passed away May 3, 2016. Robert was the son of the late Roy and Dorothy Betteley; step son of the late Charles Jeffries; and brother of Sally Zitta and the late Gerald (Janet) Betteley. He is also survived by his cousin Diane (Rod Lloyd) Chambeau; nieces and nephews,...

Janet M Shook

Janet M Shook

May 2, 2016

Janet M. Shook; age 75; of Auburn Hills; passed away on May 2, 2016. Beloved sister of Melvin Shook., Aunt to Andrew Shook. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Pontiac. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of service ...

Wanda J. Mcmurray

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

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. ...

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