Obituaries

Frances M. Diekman

Aug 23, 2015

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 1pm at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, Lake Orion. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of service. Reflections may be share by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com.

Vernon Franklin Barker

Aug 20, 2015

Vernon F. Barker, Sr., in his 90th year, of Greenview Drive, Lancaster, PA, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, August 20, 2015. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, he was the son of Clarence and Ingaber Mattson Barker. He spent his boyhood in St. Ignace and Pontiac, MI. He was the husband of Gloria Brown Barker and they celebrated...

Marilynn J. Carson

Aug 20, 2015

Marilynn J. Carson; of Lake Orion; age 67; August 20, 2015. Marilynn is survived by her beloved husband, John of 45 years; children, John (Carolyn Stuart) Carson and Jennifer (Nick) Agro; grandchildren, Carson and Addison; and siblings, Susan Waldo-Geltz and Rick VanRossen. Marilynn always had a smile, made everyone laugh and could work a room like you wouldn't believe....

Dorothy J. Callam

Aug 20, 2015

Dorothy J. Callam; of Franklin; age 80; August 20, 2015. Dorothy was the beloved wife of Richard for 63 years; loving mother of Diane (Don) Wright, Denise (John) Swanson, Debbie (Ray) Wilson and Rebecca (George) Ghazal; dear grandmother of Christy, Bradley, Jeremiah, Jennifer, Ashley, Jonathan, Jon, George and Charlie; and great grandmother of 9. Dorothy is also survived by...

Dwayne D. Hardiman

Aug 16, 2015

Dwayne D. Hardiman, age 66, born to Theodore R. Hardiman and Frances V. Hardiman, passed on August 16, 2015 in Detroit. There are many friends and family to cherish his memory. He leaves his life-time companion of many years, Mary Hargo of Detroit, MI, his wife June Hardiman of Pontiac, MI, his seven children, Dwayne (Darah) Hardiman, Jr of...

Suzanne J. Kremer

Aug 15, 2015

Suzanne J. Kremer; of Lake Orion; age 63; August 15, 2015. Suzanne was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Stacy Crousore and Melissa Raderstorf; dear grandmother of Chad Crousore, Kyle Raderstorf and Nickolas and Madalynn Kremer; and dear sister of Loren West Jr. Suzanne was an avid Steelers fan and loved her Rock n' Roll....

Marelene P. Simmons

Aug 14, 2015

Marelene P. Simmons; died August 14, 2015 at 11:30 p.m. Marelene was preceded in death by her parents Albert & Pearl Simmons; sister Joanna Ramsey; and brother in law Billy Ramsey. She is survived by her sister Lucille Wilebski; nieces Linda Kasprzyk, Carol Motell, Bessie Roberts, Corinna Anderson and Karen Mapes; nephew Billy Ramsey; 9 great nephews; 6 great...

Ronald E. Hopp

Aug 11, 2015

Ronald E. Hopp; of West Bloomfield; formerly of Pontiac; August 11, 2015; age 76. Ron is survived by his wife, Diane J. Hopp; children, Amy M. Hopp, Judi K. Hopp Baptista, Richard (Elizabeth) Taylor, Aimee Fleeter; sister, Bonnie McKnight; brother, Wallace (Juanita) Hopp; and a number of a nieces and nephews. He was the proud and loving Papa of...

Pamela J. Gallon - Womack

Aug 11, 2015

Pamela J. Womack; age 55; of Pontiac; went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2015. Beloved mother of Whitney and Jessica Gallon. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday August 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Door of Faith Christian Church (511 S. Sanford) Pontiac. Family hour is 10 a.m. until time of service. Family will...

Barbara Jean Crandall

Aug 9, 2015

Barbara Jean Crandall; of Lake Orion; August 9, 2015; age 89. Beloved wife of Stuart; dear mother of Lois Ann (Leonard) Smalley, Kim Alan (Aida) Crandall, Janet Sue (Mark) Lee and Dianne Lynn (Dean) Craig; loving grandma of 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister of Maxine McManus, Elaine Fluent, Donald McManus, and the late Bruce. Mrs. Crandall was a...

Earl Sawyer

Aug 8, 2015

Earl I. Sawyer; of Oscoda; age 78; August 8, 2015. Earl is survived by his beloved wife Betty of 55 years. He is the loving father of Cindy (Eric) Richard, the late Mark Sawyer, the late Gary Sawyer and Dan Sawyer; grandfather of Sara Jayne Richard, Allie Richard, Marissa Richard, Rylee Richard, Daniel Sheppard, and the late John and...

Lisa May Robinson

Aug 7, 2015

Morris Jiles

Aug 5, 2015

Morris C. Jiles; age 76; of Pontiac, MI. peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He is survived by his son Leonard Jiles (Tina) , his daughter Belinda Tinsley (Jeffrey), his fiancée Emma Magee, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 siblings and host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at 11...

Gerald L. Foster

Aug 5, 2015

Gerald L. Foster; of Oxford; August 5, 2015; age 56. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa; children, Alisha (Nathan), Katie and Joseph; grandchildren, Amelia and Layla; parents, Tom and Martha Jo; and sisters, Alicia Lee and Donna Collins. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church, 1100...

Cherie Kelley-Hunter

Aug 4, 2015

Kelley-Hunter, Cherie; age 66; of Oxford; passed away peacefully August 4, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert Hunter; loving mother of Kelley Frisby; stepmother of Deborah Olter and Brian Hunter; dear sister to Cynthia Francisco, Deborah (Bob) Jones, Bill Kelley, John Kelley and Rod Kelley. Cherie was loved by her many close friends and relatives, plus her "bonus" family, Leah...

Beulah J. Leipprandt

Aug 4, 2015

Beulah J Leipprandt; of Lake Orion; August 4, 2015; age 87. Beloved wife of the late Robert Leipprandt; loving mother of Leana and Robert (Terry) Leipprandt; dear grandmother of Tyler, Allison and Britany; great grandmother of Cavan, Owen and Averie; and sister-in-law of Susan Nolan of Georgia. Beulah was a member of The Red Hat Society and First Baptist...

Sheila E. Taylor

Jul 24, 2015

Sheila Taylor; of Lake Orion; July 24, 2015; age 50. Beloved wife of William; dear mother of Courtney Baize of Oxford, Amber (Michael) Berger of Oxford and Chad Baize of Oxford; loving grammy of Aiden, Hunter, Adisen, Averie and Evan; and sister of Lynn Wallace, Dennis Yahner, Robin Soule, Barney Yahner, and the late Leslie Nichols. Funeral Services will...

Dianna M. Gering

Jul 23, 2015

Dianna M. Gering; of Oxford; July 23, 2015; age 68. Beloved wife of the late Alan "Chilli". Dear mother of Shannon (Henry) Steuer, Derek Corbin, Kari (Travis) Stout, and Michelle (Vic) Templin; loving grandmother of James, Caleb and Deagan; great grandmother of Nala; and sister of Donna Theut, Darlene Cole, Doreen Martin, Denise (Randy) Whitmer, Dennis (Lupe) Martin, and...

Rosetta Franklin

Jul 23, 2015

Rosetta Franklin; age 87; of Pontiac; passed away July 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Will C. Franklin; Loving mother of Will C. (Sue Wilson) Franklin Jr. and Rosie (Tony) Jordan. Grandmother of Brandon, Tatiana and Colette. Great grandmother of Sarayah and Deonna. Rosetta was preceded in death by her daughter Rosetta. Funeral Service will be held on...

Letha Elaine Grant

Jul 18, 2015

Letha E. Grant; of Rochester Hills; passed away peacefully on July 18, 2015 at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late Donald R. Grant. Dear mother of John (Sue) Grant, Karen (the late Robert) Zabel, the late Ronald (Sheryl) Grant and Kathryn (Fred) Syck. Letha is survived by her brother Richard (Bev) Wiles; 9 grandchildren and spouses;...