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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...
Wardell Mcconner
Jun 16, 2015
Wardell McConner; of Pontiac, MI. Sunrise- July 4, 1922-Sunset-June 16, 2015; age 92. Loving mother of Muhummad Rashaid, Ramaatubadahhoted (Gloria), Donald (Duck)McConner, Delores Williams and James (Sandra)Kincade. Devoted granddaughter Kenyatta Gilmore ,9 grandchildren and a host of Great grandchildren, Family and Friends. . Preceded in death by two sons: Clarance Duane McConner and Aaron(Sweet Pea) McConner. Memorial service will...
Mettie Marcella Ledger
Jun 14, 2015
Mettie Marcella Ledger;of Pontiac; June 14, 2015; age 72. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald. She will be dearly missed by her many children, grandchildren, great children, as well as many friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. The family will receive...
Evelyn Farner
Jun 12, 2015
Evelyn Farner; age 77; of Pontiac; passed away on June 12, 2015. Wife of the late William Farner. Loving mother of Agnes Jackson, the late Thomas Jackson, Roy LyDell and Hazel (Gary) Grider. Grandmother of Timothy Jackson, Michael Jackson and survived by host of family and friends. Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 12...
Sharon A. Winchek-Zemple
Jun 10, 2015
Sharon A. Winchek; of Lake Orion; age 71; June 10, 2015. Sharon is the beloved mother of William (Barbara) Zemple, Theresa (Larry) Ganiere, Tina (Walter) Boyd, Michael Zemple, Carl Zemple and Margaret Miller; dear grandmother of 15; great grandmother of 4; and sister of Walter Winchek Jr., Andrew Winchek and Joseph Winchek. The family will receive friends from 1-5pm...
Gregory E. Hawn
Jun 9, 2015
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 20,2015;at 11:00 a.m. at White chapel, in troy, MI. It will be held in the chapel of Flowers.
Eilene F. Walter
Jun 1, 2015
Eilene Walter; age 63; June 1, 2015. Dear mother of Joseph (Tammy); and grandmother of Ryan and Nicholas. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 from 1-4 p.m. at SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion.
Jeffrey S. Drum
May 30, 2015
Jeffrey S. Drum; of Harrison Township; May 30, 2015; age 53. Jeff will be deeply missed by his parents Gary Drum and Diane (Don) Brooks; his sister Nikki Vozza; his nieces Alex and Christina Vozza; his beloved dogs, Frampton and Ringo; and all of his dear friends. His love in life was music, sailing and being on the water,...

