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Robert M. Turner, Sr.

Robert M. Turner, Sr.

May 18, 2015

Robert M. Turner, Sr. "Bob"; of Hadley; age 63; May 18, 2015. Bob is the beloved husband of Penny for 33 years; loving father of Dawn Brill, Robert (Kim) Turner Jr., Andrew Turner, Dennis (Rocio) Lewis and Michael Lewis; dear grandfather of Anthony, Kandice, Megan, Micah, Matilda and Ian; and great grandfather of Vincent. Bob is also survived by...

Gertrude "Ena" Tait

Gertrude "Ena" Tait

May 16, 2015

Tait, Gertrude Christina "Ena"; passed away on May 16, 2015 at the age of 85. Her sister, Marjorie (Harry) Walbridge; brothers, Eugene (Coletta) Tait and the late Douglas (Rena) Tait; along with many nieces and nephews and friends in Stockbridge, will miss her and her loving ways. Ena was a dedicated member of the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge,...

Patrick D. Mcneill

Patrick D. Mcneill

May 15, 2015

Patrick D. McNeill; of Metamora; May 15, 2015; age 76; after a short illness. Beloved husband of Bonita "Bonnie"; step-father of Carolyn "Katie" (Greg) Priebe of Rochester Hills and William Sayre of Rochester Hills; brother of Jim (Irene) McNeil of Roseville; uncle of Susan McNeil; and several other Nieces and Nephews. Mr. McNeill was retired from Oakland University as...

Josefina Bustamante

Josefina Bustamante

May 13, 2015

Josefina Bustamante; age 68; of Pontiac; passed away on May 13, 2015. Funeral Service will be held at 11a.m at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home Pontiac on Friday, May 22, 2015. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., with Rosary at 6 p.m.

Irma I. Eberlein

Irma I. Eberlein

May 11, 2015

Irma Eberlein; of Lake Orion; age 90; May 11, 2015. Irma was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, after 52 years of marriage. She is the beloved mother of Glen (Teresa), Dennis, and Douglas (Tracy); loving grandmother of Aaron, Gregory, Brandon, Jennifer, Cody, Michala and Benjamin; great grandmother of Savannah; and sister of Winifred, Ruth, the late Henry,...

Mary Frances Ross

Mary Frances Ross

May 11, 2015

Mary Frances Ross; age 83; of Pontiac; passed away May 11, 2015. At her wishes, there will be no service.

Norman Stites

Norman Stites

May 1, 2015

Stites, Norman John; April 22, 1948 to May 1, 2015. Best Friend and father of Angela Stites, Frances Stites-Bennett (Michael), Aaron Stites (Karen) and Donald Stites; grandpa of Hunter, Rea and Adrianna; best friend and brother of Kathryn Eyman (John), Mark Stites (Rose), Carol Sturgis (Michael) and Cinda Holsworth. Also survived by mother Margarete Stites. Preceded in death by...

Spencer Joseph Kraus

Spencer Joseph Kraus

May 1, 2015

Spencer Joseph Kraus born May 30, 1998 to May 1, 2015. Loving son of Chris & Christy Kraus, brother to Alexis & CJ and amazing Uncle to Ella. A wonderful friend to so many. Spencer was a kind, loving, caring person who puts others wants and needs before his own. He loved BMX biking and was an extremely hard...

Anna Erm

Anna Erm

Apr 29, 2015

Beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survived by her husband, Edgar Erm, married 69 years, son, James (Maureen) Erm, grand-children, Amanda Erm, Jeffrey (Kim) Erm, and grand-daughters, Autumn, Emma, Lilliana and Ashlyn. Also survived by sister Gerda (Werner) Troger, nephews and nieces, Ludwig (Margit), Yurgen (Claudia), Manfred, Daniel (Katherine), Sven, Sandra, Timo and Angelina. She was born...

Donald J. Griffith

Donald J. Griffith

Apr 29, 2015

Helen L. Griffith; April 28, 2015; age 77; Griffith, Donald J. Griffith; April 29, 2015; age 80. Helen and Donald were longtime residents of Lake Orion and were married for 57 years. They are survived by their beloved children, Bart, Martin, Jeff, Luke, Luci and Cori; and grandchildren Drew, Katelyn, Korinne, Dean, Vincent, Paige, James, Geneska, Jonathan, and Jacob....

Annabelle Sprague

Annabelle Sprague

Apr 29, 2015

Annabelle Sprague; of Lake Orion; April 29, 2015; age 78. Annabelle is survived by her sons, Jeffrey, Phillip (Kerri) and Charles; and six grandchildren. She worked as a Press Operator at General Motors for 26 years and a member of the Eastern Star and American Legion Women's Auxiliary. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015...

Harriet N. Burder

Harriet N. Burder

Apr 28, 2015

Harriet N. Burder; of Lapeer; April 28, 2015; age 88. Beloved wife of John "Ted" Burder; mother of the late Sandra Jeanne Shaker and Jonathan Robert Burder; loving grandmother of Clayton and Nathan Shaker; and sister of the late Jack Koyl. Mrs. Burder was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and a graduate of Pontiac High School. There will...

Helen Griffith

Helen Griffith

Apr 28, 2015

Helen L. Griffith; April 28, 2015; age 77; Donald J.Griffith; April 29, 2015; age 80. Helen and Donald were longtime residents of Lake Orion and were married for 57 years. They are survived by their beloved children, Bart, Martin, Jeff, Luke, Luci and Cori; and grandchildren Drew, Katelyn, Korinne, Dean, Vincent, Paige, James, Geneska, Jonathan, and Jacob. Helen was...

Sylvia M. Garland

Sylvia M. Garland

Apr 27, 2015

Sylvia Garland; of Lake Orion; passed away on April 27, 2015; age 77. Dear wife of the late Nelson for 53 years; loving mother of Paul Garland, Cindy (Ernie) Sartori, Connie (Bill) Boyajan and David Garland; adoring NeNe of Amanda (Chris) Carpinelli, Michael and Jeffrey Ring, Brittany, Craig and Allison Boyajan; and great-grandmother of Logan and Kacen Carpinelli. Funeral...

Lewis H. Robertson Sr.

Lewis H. Robertson Sr.

Apr 27, 2015

Lewis Henry Robertson Sr.; age 88; passed away peacefully on April 27, 2015. Born in Barton, MD. Preceded in death by wife, Bernadine Robertson; parents, Joseph and Louella Robertson; and brothers, Eddie (Alma) Robertson and Bob Hare. Lewis is survived by his children, Carol (Robert) Griffin, Betty (Ronald) Smith, Judy (Gerald) Naranjo, and Lewis (Dawn) Robertson Jr.; brothers, Tom...

Warren C. Dishman

Warren C. Dishman

Apr 24, 2015

Warren C. Dishman; of Lake Orion; age 74; April 24, 2015. Warren is the beloved husband of Donna for 55 years; father of Cynthia Pool-Blair, Craig Dishman, Dean (Brenda) Dishman and Darin (Jacqueline) Dishman; grandfather of 10; great grandfather of 4; and brother of Catherine (Kevin) Ritter. Warren retired from GM Truck and Bus after many years. He was...

Dorothy Hoag

Dorothy Hoag

Apr 22, 2015

Hoag, Dorothy A. (Rider); of Lake Orion; age 75; passed away April 22, 2015. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late James D. Hoag; mother of Jackie (Bruce) Pascoe, Bob Hoag and Bill Hoag; sister of Charles K. (Trudy) Rider and Jane (Jack) Robinson; grandmother of Leeya, Brett and Kip; and great grandmother of Kaila, Andrew and Evan....

Marjorie J. Coley

Marjorie J. Coley

Apr 22, 2015

Marjorie Jane Coley; age 88; of Lapeer; died after a brave battle with cancer Wednesday, April 22, 2015. She was born May 25, 1926 in Lake Orion to Leonard Johnson and Mary (Walters) Johnson of Lake Orion and was the third of four children. She was retired from General Motors and enjoyed golfing, skiing, bowling and travel. She will...

Mildred Burcham

Mildred Burcham

Apr 20, 2015

Mildred "Kelley" Burcham April 19th, 1934 - April 20th, 2015 Kelley Burcham, who was loved by so many, passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family Monday, April 20th . Everyone knew her for her wonderful wit, sense of humor, and her love of family and friends. Kelley had many passions, her first spending time with her family...

Gloria Marie Harvey

Gloria Marie Harvey

Apr 13, 2015

Gloria Marie Harvey; age 60; of Lake Orion; passed away April 13, 2015. Survived by son Kevin, granddaughter Alaina, daughter in law Stephanie. Daughter of Margaret, sister of Jack, Robin (Dan), Angela (J.R.). Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. www.sparksgriffin.com

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