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Dianna M. Gering

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

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

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;...

Dayna A. Martin

Dayna A. Martin

Jul 12, 2015

Dayna Martin; of Harper Woods; July 12, 2015; age 48. Dayna is survived by her mother, Carole Meacham Martin; father, Richard Martin; brother, Richard Martin II; and niece, Kaitlyn Martin. Arrangements have been entrusted to SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion. Reflections may be shared at www.sparksgriffin.com

James Pearson

James Pearson

Jul 11, 2015

JAMES F PEARSON; age 96 b. 7/19/1918 in Columbus,O.to Edward Pearson and Georgia Clem Pearson. d 7/11/2015. Preceded in death by his wife of 64 yrs Leone McComb Pearson. Long time resident of Lake Orion, retired from Waterford Construction Co to current residence Baldwin, MI. Survived by children Peggy Perry (Jim), Robert Pearson, Cathy Tulk, Barb Bennett, Susan Woods,...

Danna M. Story

Danna M. Story

Jul 10, 2015

Danna M. Story; of Tulsa, Oklahoma; formally of Attica; age 62; July 10, 2015. Danna is survived by her children, Lacey (Greg) Simon, Teah Jackson and Stephen Story; grandchildren, Khalila Simon, Keegan Simon, Gabriel Jackson, Camden Jackson, Tiffany Ray and Sebastian Story; and siblings, Mackey Wright, John Mark Wright, Gaylen Teague, Michael Denny, Teny Marsh and Mary Ruth Vanluven....

James P. Bain

James P. Bain

Jul 10, 2015

James P. Bain; July 10, 2015. A Memorial Service was held on July 12, 2015. www.sparksgriffin.com

Gloria E. Upton

Gloria E. Upton

Jul 9, 2015

Gloria E. Upton; of Clarkston; age 88; July 9, 2015. Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald G. Upton. She is survived by her children, Laura (Ron) Heiden of Gaylord, Donald J. (Patty) Upton of Lake Orion, Diane (Wade) Robertson of Grand Blanc, and Wayne Mullins of Lake Orion; grandchildren, Angela (Eric) Campbell of Grand Blanc,...

Donald "Bruce" O'Neill

Donald "Bruce" O'Neill

Jul 7, 2015

Donald Bruce O'Neill; age 90; died July 7, 2015. Preceded in death by his first wife Mary Ann and his second wife Maggie. Father of Bruce Michael (Ashley), James Patrick, Ann Marie (David Hilty), and Meghan; step father of Jenny Morris and Donny Armstrong; grandfather of Jamie (Joanna), Col. Jeff (Mia), Colleen (Dr. Joe Stutz), Kaitlyn Kristin Connor O'Neill,...

David Corral Bustamante

David Corral Bustamante

Jul 7, 2015

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 11 a.m.at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. The family receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. with Rosary service at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be in Mexico

Melvin Gene Matthews

Melvin Gene Matthews

Jul 6, 2015

Melvin Matthews; departed this life at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Monday July 6, 2015. Melvin was born in Natchez, Mississippi on December 7, 1950 to Elmo and Annie Lee Matthews. Attended Pontiac School District, Served in the United States Marine, a Pontiac Police officer, and retired from General Motors. Melvin was survived by wife Janice, and three daughters...

Bruce W. Bailey

Bruce W. Bailey

Jul 1, 2015

Bruce Bailey; of Lake Orion; age 66; July 1, 2015. Dear father of Julie (Jeremy) Nowland of Royal Oak and Colleen (Kyle Holmes) Bailey of Indiana; grandfather of Eleanor, Henry, Ayden and Brooklyn; and brother of Paul (Dawn) Bailey of Fenton. Bruce was a graduate of Lake Orion High School and Central Michigan University. He was retired from Frito-Lay....

John "Jerry" Sulisz

John "Jerry" Sulisz

Jun 27, 2015

John "Jerry" Sulisz; of Lake Orion; June 27, 2015; age 79. Beloved husband of Ann for 57 years. Dear father of David (Cindy), Dennis (Susan), Daniel, Douglas, Dale (Laura), John (Sue Cantara), Mary (Jeff) Shelton and Lynn Sulisz Ray; loving grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 7; and brother of Leonard and Ted (Virginia). Mr. Sulisz was a member of...

Phyllis J. Napley

Phyllis J. Napley

Jun 22, 2015

Phyllis J. Napley; of Bingham Farms; age 85; was called home June 22, 2015. Phyllis was preceded in death by John, her husband of 63 years; her daughter Lisa; and her parents John and Ethel Cowe. She was a longtime member of the Orchard Lake Country Club and the First United Methodist of Clarkston. Memorial Services will be held...

Willie Ruth Gibson

Willie Ruth Gibson

Jun 21, 2015

Willie "Ruth" Gibson; age 66; entered into eternity on Sunday June 21, 2015, after fighting a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of the late Joe Willie Gibson. Mother of Dana Gibson and Lawanda Gibson; and grandmother to two grandchildren. The family will receive friend on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.at the Pontiac...

Daune M. See

Daune M. See

Jun 19, 2015

Daune M. See; of Oxford; June 19, 2015; age 73. Daune is the loving wife of Larry for 43 years; dear mother of Anthony See and Jill Siemon; grandmother of Tehra, Audrina and Dustin; and great-grandmother of Jaxon. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Charles Palshan; and nieces Tracy, Terry and Cindy. Graveside Funeral Services will be held...

Ardis H. Welch

Ardis H. Welch

Jun 19, 2015

Ardis Helen Welch (Jewett); Clifford, MI.; formerly from Orion Twp., Bunny Run Subdivision; 89yrs old; born October 13, 1925; died June 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George R. Welch; loving mother of David R., Elone S., George D. (Susan), Walter D. and Glenn D. (Sally) Welch; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren. Ardis was an RN., RE., A.D.N.,...

Beverly A. Reish

Beverly A. Reish

Jun 18, 2015

Beverly A. Reish; June 18, 2015; age 80; 50 year resident of Lake Orion. Bev was the beloved wife of Merle for 39 years, who preceded her in death in 1995; loving mother of James Reish and Deb (Phil) Mitchell; and dear sister of Sharon, Susie, Vie and Wayne. She is best known for being a mom who loved...

Linda L. Kilman

Linda L. Kilman

Jun 18, 2015

Linda Kilman; passed away on June 18, 2015; age 64. Linda was the loving daughter of Betty Delph and the late John Kilman; and sister of the late Jerry Kilman and Donna Poole. She is survived by her brother-in-law Douglas Poole Sr.; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend Colleen Dodt. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday,...

Gerald R Peoples

Gerald R Peoples

Jun 17, 2015

Gerald Reynaud Peoples; age 56; of Pontiac; passed away on June 17,2015. Beloved brother of Lo Donna and Tim Peoples. Survive by step mother Anne Peoples. Preceded in death by his parents Donald Peoples and Loretha T. Peoples Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June24,2015 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Visitation will...

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