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Donald L. Turner
Oct 6, 2015
Donald Lee Turner; of Lewiston; formerly of Lake Orion; born Oct. 8, 1923; passed Oct. 6, 2015. Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife Dot (Ethel); brothers, sisters and parents. He is survived by his four children, Bruce (Robin) Turner of Davison, Barb (Steve) Hillman of Hadley, Mark (Patty) Turner of Lewiston and Nancy (Pat) Fitzpatrick; 6...
Fred A. Swan
Oct 1, 2015
Fred A. Swan; of Oxford; October 1, 2015; age 77. Fred is survived by his beloved wife, Berna of 54 years; loving sons, Keith and David (Karen) Swan; grandchildren, Shawntel and Cory Swan; and dear sister, Margie Swan. He retired from General Motors after of 30 years and was a talented metal artist who had a passion for building...
Margaret Kubacki
Sep 27, 2015
Margaret Kubacki; of Oxford; age 80; September 27, 2015. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Stanley for 56 years; loving mother of Michael Kubacki of Waterford, Tina Kubacki of Oxford, Peggy Kubacki of Pontiac and Connie (Jim) Hege of Lake Orion; dear grandmother of Laura, Pammy, Adam and Christopher; and great grandmother of Lailah. She is also...
Charles D. Chevrier
Sep 25, 2015
Charles Denis Chevrier; of Lake Orion; June 6, 1956 - September 25, 2015. Dear husband of Carolyn; father of Charles W. and Patrick (Lindsey) Chevrier; brother of Ken (Pat), Larry (Alicea), Gerry (Bonnie), Jim (Nancy), and Ron (Cindy); grandfather and buddy to grandchildren, Ava and Mason. Chuck was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He was an exceptional Carpenter...
Harry F. Crain
Sep 25, 2015
Harry F. Crain; of Lake Orion; September 25, 2015; age 96. Beloved husband of the late Agnes B.; dear father of Daryl Ozenbaugh and the late Alice Marilyn Crain; loving grandfather of Anthony Rinks, Tiffany Cantu, Angela Kent and Stephanie Beck and great-grandfather of Melina Cantu, Travis and Nicholas Rinks. Mr. Crain was retired from real estate and was...
Allen Eugene Stec
Sep 25, 2015
Allen Eugene Stec; of Lake Orion, age 57; September 25, 2015. Allen is the beloved fiancé of Laura Partain, loving son of Mary Ann Stec and the late Eugene John Stec; and dear brother of Richard Todd Stec and Sharon Jean (Peter) McCormick. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic...
Susanne Riggs
Sep 24, 2015
Susanne Riggs; age 67; of Waterford, Michigan; passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015. Susanne is survived by her sons Gary Dziadosz and wife Nicole, Matthew Dziadosz and husband Will Dziadosz, granddaughter Natalie Dziadosz, daughter of Gary and Nicole. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2015 VFW Hall at 35011 23 mile Rd in New...
Louise M. Demaggio
Sep 21, 2015
Louise M. DeMaggio; of Sterling Heights; September 21, 2015; age 85. Beloved mother of Carl DeMaggio, David DeMaggio, Mary Lynne DeMaggio, Daniel DeMaggio, Veronica DeMaggio and Carla Grassley; loving grandmother of Kyle, Brian and James; and dear sister of Dennis (Gay) Retchko and the late Eleanor Tyll. Louise was a loving mother, Registered Nurse, and a member of the...
Reynaldo Nicolas Carattini
Sep 20, 2015
Reynaldo "Mexirican" Carattini, born December 5, 1978 died September 20, 2015 at the age of 36. Beloved son of Guadalupe Mauricio and the late Nicolas Carattini. Father of Elicianna Carattini and beloved brother of Celestina Apolonio and the late Cristovar Carattini and Nidia Mauricio. He will be sadly missed by many. Especially by the family and friends who never...
Victoria Elizondo
Sep 19, 2015
Victoria Elizondo, of Pontiac, MI., passed away at 80 years of age. Preceeded in death by her loving husband Jose T. Elizondo, Sr., and son Jose T. Elizondo, Jr., loving mother of David (Brenda). Daughter Rebecca Casillas and son Juan. Beloved sister of Lydia (Andres) Anzures. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Stephanie (Christopher) and Sabrina Elizondo, Robert and Nicholas (Stephanie)...
William M. Miller
Sep 16, 2015
MILLER, WILLIAM; of Lake Orion; September 16, 2015; age 88. Beloved husband of Patricia; dear father of Pamela (George) Caldwell and the late Dan Miller; grandfather of 4; great-grandfather of 8; and brother of Judy Graves. Mr. Miller owned and operated Bill Miller Water Softener Company in Lake Orion. Bill's family will continue to own and operate the business...
Mary Blaszczyk
Sep 12, 2015
Blaszczyk, Mary Irene; age 91; passed away September 12, 2015. She was born in Proctor, Vermont on June 2, 1924 and was the youngest sister to six brothers. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley; the two enjoyed their lakefront home in Lake Orion, traveling, and spending time with their large, extended family. A long-time active member...
Mamie Lewis
Sep 10, 2015
Mamie Lewis; of Pontiac; Sunrise December 28, 1924 - Sunset September 10, 2015. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 174 Branch St. with family hour 10 a.m. until time of service. Family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m....
Ahmari Branner
Sep 5, 2015
Ahmari Branner; age 2 months; of Pontiac; passed away September 5, 2015. Beloved son of Elicia Ramirez and Que'Sean Branner. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2015 at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks - Griffin Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Ottawa Park Cemetery.www sparksgriffin.com...
Erma C. Hirsch
Sep 5, 2015
Hirsch, Erma C., age 93 of Pontiac, MI. Sunrise, February 2, 1922-Sunset, September 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Levi Hirsch, Sr., mother of Richard (Kim) Hirsch, Sr., Lisa Hirsch and Steven (Jackie) Hirsch, Jr. Erma was preceded in death by her son Levi Hirsch, Jr. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.,...
Mario Palacios
Sep 3, 2015
Mario Palacios; age 40; of Pontiac; passed away on September 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Maria, father of Mario Jr., David. Bino, Max, and Denise. Loving brother to Betty, Oscar, Mayra, Consuelo and Linda. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church Pontiac. Family will receive friends on Tuesday and...
Indelisa Avila De Mares
Sep 2, 2015
Indelisa Avila De Mares; of Waterford; passed away September 2, 2015, Beloved mother of Lombardo, Joan M., Lupe, Maria, Roselig, Enrique, Blanca, Lubia, Luxara and Jorge. Grandmother of many and great-grandmother of two. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church of Pontiac. Family will receive friend...
Karen Johanns
Aug 31, 2015
The Rev. Ms. Karen Johanns; The Rev. Ms. Karen Johanns entered into eternal life on Monday, August 31, 2015 in Sylvan Lake, MI at age 56. She was born in Jersey City, NJ in 1959. As a young adult she worked in restaurant management. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Mount Holyoke College in 2003, The Rev. Ms. Johanns...
Irene M. Ledbetter
Aug 28, 2015
Irene M. Ledbetter; of Oxford; August 28, 2015; age 84. Irene is survived by her husband, Eugene; her children, Willard (Marilyn) and Roy Osborn; and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on September 1, 2015 from 2-6pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion.
Doris E. Kalso
Aug 26, 2015
Doris E. Kalso; of Lake Orion; August 26, 2015; age 87. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick" Kalso for 64 years. Loving mother of Rick (Patty), Ron (Cheri) and Russ (Patty); dear grandma to Nicole (Ryan) Grinwis, Nathan, Neal (Pam), Kellen (Channing), Keane (Holly), Reed (Sally), Sheylan, Kristi (Ryan) Rumberger and Derek Elliott; great grandma to Avery, Chase,...