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Lucille M. Fields
Mar 13, 2015
Lucille M. Fields; of Lake Orion; age 90; passed away March 13, 2015. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Carleton in 2001. She is the beloved mother of Jerry (Georgia) Fields of Orion, Judy (Jim) Sinacola of Midland and Janet Lewis of Oxford; loving grandma of six; and dear great grandma of 10. Lucille retired from General...
Mary Jean Hanson
Mar 13, 2015
Mary Jean Hanson; of Lake Orion; age 84; March 13, 2015. Mary Jean is the loving wife of Bud for 60 years; mother of Catherine (Duane) Soldan, William (Diane) Hanson and Cynthia (Michael) Katz; grandmother of five; great grandmother of two; and sister of Kay Goodlet, the late Barbara Chernavage and the late Shirley Pauls. She is also survived...
Georgelyn Welch
Mar 13, 2015
Welch,Georgelyn Renee; "Cookie" age 54; of Pontiac; Sunrise 4/18/1960 - Sunset 3/13/2015.Beloved mother of Kanita Keels, Roshunda Keels and Donnisha Davis. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Southside Church of God (529 Nebraska St) Pontiac. Family Hour from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Arrangements...
Elvira Ramirez
Mar 11, 2015
In loving memory of Elvira Ramirez; age 85; was born February 19, 1930 died peacefully on March 11, 2015 with her family by her side. She was widowed for 23 years from her late husband Frank Ramirez. They were married for 46 years. Together they had 10 children, Paul (Carmen) Ramirez of Pontiac, Julian (Linda) Ramirez of Dallas, Texas,...
Ssgt Trevor P. Blaylock
Mar 10, 2015
SSgt Trevor P. Blaylock; of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; formerly of Lake Orion. Trevor is the loving husband of Lisa Blaylock for 7 years; devoted father of Annabelle and Evelyn; dear son of Jon and Katherine Blaylock of Lake Orion; brother of Matthew (Amanda Hempel) Blaylock; and grandson of Pauline Egner and Patricia Blaylock. He is also survived by...
Bernadette Brumitt
Mar 9, 2015
Bernadette Marie Brumitt 1958 - 2015. Beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, age 56; passed away March 9, 2015. A shining light to all that knew her. She is survived by daughter Jaclyn Brumitt (Carter); brothers Manual Hernandez (Ana), Simon Hernandez, Chris Hernandez; and sisters Dolly Hernandez and Veronica Vasquez (Jim). She was preceded in death by her...
Leonardo Hernandez
Mar 6, 2015
Hernandez, Leonardo; of Rochester Hills; died March 6, 2015 surrounded by his family; at 61 years of age. Leonardo was born on November 12, 1953 in Tulare, California to Florencio Hernandez and Natividad Navarette. He was preceded in death by 8 sisters. Leonard is the brother to Tony (Helen) Hernandez of Pontiac, Dora (Art) Cantu of Tulare, CA, Lydia...
Ellen F. Reynnells
Mar 6, 2015
Ellen Frances Reynnells; age 96; passed away March 6, 2015 after a short illness. Ellen was a life-long resident of Pontiac. She graduated from Pontiac High School and attended Olivet College. She was married to the late Robert Reynnells for 65 years. Both were long time members of the First Congregational and Presbyterian Churches of Pontiac. Ellen is survived...
Joseph Pierce Iii
Feb 28, 2015
Joseph Pierce, III, was born on October 11, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to devoted parents, Joseph and Shirley Pierce. He was endearingly called "Cap" by his dad. In the late 60's, the family moved to Pontiac, Michigan where Joseph grew up and attended Pontiac schools. As a family, we worshipped at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, Michigan. Joseph...
Michael E. Mcquater
Feb 28, 2015
Michael McQuater. Feb 28, 2015; age 63; of Oxford Township. Mike is the father of Jon Paul Evans McQuater also of Oxford Township; step-dad to Brandi (Abel) Gonzalez of Highlands, TX; Kim (Andi) Sianis of Brighton, CO and Misti (Paul) Jellema of Ogden, UT; brother of Mark (Linda) McQuater of Richland, MI ; Mari-Ann (Carl) Henry of Orion Twp;...
William "Bill" Middleton
Feb 27, 2015
William Keith Middleton; born November 1, 1939; entered the realm of God's glory February 27, 2015. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Barbara of 39 years; children, Jeffrey (Judy) Middleton, Anne Middleton, Nicholas (Lori) Middleton and Marvin (Kim) Middleton; siblings, Thomas (Kathyrn) Middleton, Carolyn (Jack) Piirala, John (Connie) Middleton and the late Larry (Heidi) Middleton; 7 grandchildren; and...
Kitty Mae Flack
Feb 25, 2015
Kitty Mae Flack; age 93; of Pontiac; passed away on February 25, 2015. Loving mother of Linwood ( Patrica) III and Lemuel Flack. Kitty was preceded in death by her brothers, James W. Mathis, Richard L. Mathis, Luther K. Flack, Leon C. Flack and Louis Flack. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1 p.m....
Daisy Payne
Feb 24, 2015
Daisy B. Payne; age 83; of Bloomfield Hills. Sunrise 11-9-1931 - Sunset 2-24-2015.Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11a.m. at the Church of Christ of Auburn Hills. Family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery.www.sparksgriffin.com
Judith A. Bergstrom
Feb 22, 2015
Judith A. "Judy" Bergstrom; age 69; of Pontiac; passed away on February 22, 2015. Judy was a loving and caring wife to Bruce for 47 years and the mother of 2 sons, Jeff and Tom. Although she biologically had only 2 children, she was a Mother to many others. Judy was lovingly referred to as Aunt Judy, Ma B,...
Ronald Ray Smith
Feb 20, 2015
RONALD R. SMITH; FEBRUARY 20, 2015; AGE 86; of Lake Orion. He was the son of the late Harry Smith and Florence Tody, brother of the late Ray and his wife Betty. Survived by his loving wife June and best friend for 63 years. Ron was in the Army's Korean conflict, he worked at Pontiac Motors for 40 plus...
Della G. Higdon
Feb 20, 2015
Della G. Higdon; age 96; of Pontiac; Sunrise October 9, 1918 - Sunset February 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William Higdon. Loving mother, grandma, great grandma. Dear mother of Barbara, Gail Higdon and her late son Toney Higdon. Grandma to Angela (Higdon) Henry, Albert McDowell III and Paul Henry, Great grandma to Brittnee and Tyler Henry. Grandma...
Michael J. Masar, Iii
Feb 15, 2015
Michael J. Masar, III; of Lapeer; age 60; passed away February 15, 2015. Michael was preceded in death by his loving parents Michael, Jr. (Theresa) Masar. He is the beloved brother of Julie (Tim) Tyson and the late Marilyn (Douglas) White; the loving uncle of Christopher White and Brandon Gingell; and also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...
Muriel Margaret Lloyd
Feb 13, 2015
Muriel Margaret Lloyd; age 90; of Waterford; went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2015. She was the daughter of Harlan S. and Muriel (Hodges) Smith; dear mother of Jeff and Robin; grandmother of Krista, Heather, Jonathan, Kathy and Kelly; dear great-grandmother of Gabriella and Savannah. She was a 3X-great grand-daughter of Major Oliver Williams, Michigan Pioneer...
Helen L. Capadagli
Feb 8, 2015
Helen L. Capadagli; of Lake Orion; age 87; February 8, 2015. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Leo A. Capadagli. She is survived by her children, Leo D. (Kathy), Sharon (William), Richard, and the late Joseph; a blessed grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Helen is also the dear sister of Mary Warren and the...
Robert E. Mcquater
Feb 5, 2015
ROBERT E MCQUATER - FEBRUARY 5, 2015. AGE 87. of Lake Orion. beloved husband of Doris (deceased) for 57 years. Father of Mark (Linda) McQuater of Richland. Mike McQuater (Anne - deceased) of Oxford. Mari-Ann (Carl) Henry, Lake Orion. Linda (Rob) Schneider of Perrysburg, Ohio, Thomas (Kathryn) McQuater of Dryden, Tim (Rob) McQuater of Kalamazoo. Grandfather of 15 and...

