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

