Obituaries

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...

Angel Oscar Villabol

Dec 21, 2015

Angel Oscar Villabol; of Highland Township; age 62; Passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. Father of Angela Rogers Misner. A private service has been held.

Kenneth E. Reid

Dec 18, 2015

Reid, Kenneth E.; died December 18, 2015; age 62. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years Marianne; Dear father of Matthew and Michael. Kenneth worked for Ford in the Experimental Engineering group in Sterling Heights. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The family will receive...

Marcus N. Leone

Dec 15, 2015

Marcus N. Leone; Age 42; of Waterford, MI. Called suddenly by the Lord. Marcus attended Upland Hills Academy, was a graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary's, and attended Ferris State University. He was a computer IT specialist at Innovative Computer Solutions in Troy. He carried with him a bright and energetic spirit always with his signature smile. He played...

Earl "Jack" Cooksey

Dec 10, 2015

Earl C. Cooksey “Jack”; of Lake Orion; age 63; December 10, 2015. Loving husband of the late Susan Cooksey; dear father of Dana (Brian) Falls, and the late Brandon and Nicholas Cooksey; grandfather of Kyle (Nicole) Falls, Cole Falls and Megalia DeVita; great grandfather of Kane and Aliyah Falls; and son of Cladie and the late James Cooksey. Jack...

Kay Ann Roland Kibbe

Dec 8, 2015

Kay Ann Roland Kibbe ; age 72; peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her home in Lake Orion, MI. She is survived by her 4 children, Gerald, Jeanette, Patricia and Michael; 9 Grandchildren; 5 Great Grandchildren; and her dog, Pixie. A memorial service will be held on Monday December 14, 2015 from 2:00 – 5:00PM...

Normajean Rabideau

Dec 7, 2015

NormaJean Rabideau ; of Lapeer; age 70; passed away Monday, December 7, 2015. Loving wife of Jack Rabideau for 52 years; devoted mother to Marlaina (Tim) Hardesty, Josette Rabideaux, Michael (Andrea) Rabideau, Marcus (Marlena) Rabideau and Don (Megan) Rabideau; very proud grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. NormaJean was one of ten children. She loved...

David Craig Price

Dec 7, 2015

David Craig Price; age 59; of Pontiac; passed away on December 7, 2015. Beloved son of Mrs. Thayle McMonagle and the late David Lee Price. Loving brother to Amy, Sheila, Pam and Todd. A private service has been held.

James R. Leach, Sr.

Dec 6, 2015

James "JIM" R. Leach Sr. born on North Broadway in the Village of Lake Orion on March 13, 1939. He passed away December 6, 2015 at 76 years of age and lived all of his life in Lake Orion. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Samuel & Josephine Leach and his daughter Kathleen. He was...