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Kenneth R. Smith
Feb 5, 2015
Kenneth Roy Smith; of Oxford; formerly of Sterling Heights; age 80; passed away February 5, 2015. Ken is the loving husband of Mimi for 55 years; father of Tim (Ann) Smith and the late Bryce (Renee) Smith; grandfather of Devin, Dylan, Collin, Courtney, Brandon and Kyle; and brother of Don (Ann), and the late Ross, Betty and Gerald. Ken...
June A. Dreissigaker
Feb 4, 2015
June A. Dreissigaker; of Lake Orion; age 96; passed away February 4, 2015. June was preceded in death by her husband Marty after 56 years of marriage. She is survived by her daughters, Jill Dreissigaker and Laurie (Marc) Craig; grandson Caelin Craig; nieces, Holly McCormick and Lisa Doll; and nephews, Skip and Bernie Hazelton. June loved her family and...
Mary "Opie" Moore
Feb 2, 2015
Mary Opal "Opie" Moore; died peacefully February 2, 2015, the day after her 85th birthday, and entered into the presence of Jesus Christ, her Savior. She was born in London, Kentucky, the ninth child of Frank and Sophie (Bundy) Patton. She moved to Michigan and met her husband of 52 years, the late Donald Moore. She raised her family...
John L. Page, Jr
Feb 2, 2015
John L. Page; age 55; of Pontiac; passed away February 2, 2015. Father of Tara Page. There will be a Memorial Service at a later day
Phyllis Eleanor Willett
Jan 30, 2015
Phillis Eleanor Willett; of Bloomfield Hills; age 66; passed away on January 30, 2015. Dear daughter of the late Decatur and Eva (Polk) Willett. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons; Craig Michael and Jerrod Kevin, granddaughters Brandice, Irecka Harris- Johnson, great grandson Carter Harrison, sibling Shirley and Carl Willett and a number of relatives and friends. Phillis...
William H. Gibbons
Jan 30, 2015
William H. Gibbons; of Lake Orion; age 87; January 30, 2015. William was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine. He is survived by his children Cheryl Myers, James Gibbons and William (Rosa) Gibbons; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. William retired from GM after 44 years and was a member of the Waterford Elks Lodge #810. Mr. Gibbons...
Shirleyan J. Topolka
Jan 30, 2015
Shileyan J. Topolka; age 91; of Pontiac; passed away on January 30, 2015. Beloved mother of Diane Sayles. The family had a small service at the Imlay City Cemetery on Tuesday, February 3, 2015.
Daisy Lillian Wright
Jan 28, 2015
Loving mother of the late Daniel Clarence Wright, the second (Chip). Preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, and two brothers. Survived by her sister Ann, many nieces, and nephews. She worked as an aide for the Pontiac School District, and was an Artist. She loved to paint with oils, complete drawings with chalk/charcoal, and be a sculptor....
Genevieve Stahanski
Jan 28, 2015
Genevieve Stahanski; of Lake Orion; January 28, 2015; age 98. Dear mother of Thomas (Toby) Stanton, Barbara (Fred) Robertson and Patricia (Ed) Weglarz; loving grandmother of Deborah (Jim) Morris Jr., Fred Robertson Jr., Michael (Stefani) Weglarz; great grandmother of Sarah Robertson, Hannah and Peter Weglarz; and great great grandmother of Warren Robertson. The family of Genevieve would like to...
Murdock Williams
Jan 28, 2015
Murdock Williams; age 68; passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015; born in Mississippi, residing in Mt. Clemens and Pontiac. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Rosemary Osley- Williams; son, Robert Bey; step-daughters, Staci Osley and Chrystal Osley; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held Sunday, February 1, 2015 from 3...
Andrew W. Bridges
Jan 28, 2015
Andrew W. Bridges; of Lake Orion; age 62; January 28, 2015. Andy is the loving husband of Jill of 33 years; son of the late Woodrow "Joe" and Lois Bridges; father of Scott, Ryan and Andrew Bridges; grandfather of Casey Bridges and Jordan Strange; and brother of Phyllis (Henry) Evans, Joan (Deryl) Beck, Bob (Joy) Bridges, Almon (Vickie) Bridges,...
Kerry Louise Marlow
Jan 26, 2015
Kerry Louise Marlow; of Lake Orion; age 56; January 26, 2015. Kerry is the beloved daughter of the late William and Joyce Marlow; loving sister of Pam (Chris) Coughlin, Phillip (Shelley) Marlow, Grant (Sherri) Marlow and Margo (John) Plawski; and dear aunt of Cassie (Brett) Massolia, Jared Plawski, the late Hans Hinkle, Matt (Nicole) Coughlin, Brett (Amber) Coughlin, Amy...
Lois I. Allen
Jan 23, 2015
Lois Irene Allen; age 77; of Lake Orion; passed away on January 23, 2015. Survived by her beloved husband Ottis Francis Allen of 57 years; and children, Jeff (JoAnn) Allen, Kim (Thomas) Corr and Rodney Allen. She was a blessed grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015...
Teresa "Terri" Bauer
Jan 23, 2015
Teresa "Terri" Patricia Bauer; (previously Formicola); age 52; of Lake Orion; previously of North Branch. Passed away peacefully in her home from an illness on January 23, 2015. Terri was born on September 19, 1962 in Detroit to parents Patricia and Ron Bauer. She graduated from Rochester High School, class of 1980. Terri worked for many years with her...
Daniel P. Stephens
Jan 20, 2015
Daniel Stephens; age 49; January 20, 2015. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 4-7 p.m. at SPARKS-GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME, Lake Orion. www.sparksgriffin.com
Mary Green Ramirez-Gonzalez
Jan 18, 2015
Mary Louise Green Ramirez-Gonzalez; of Pontiac, Michigan; passed away on January 18, 2015 at the age of 51. Loving mother of Joseph (Leida) Green and Eric Ruben Ramirez. Loving Grandmother of Gabriela Green and Jessenia Green. Beloved daughter of Mildred Green and James Gordan Green Sr. Beloved sister of Cindy (Robert) Cluckey, James (Brenda) Green Jr., Donna Green, Joyce...
Mark Wilby
Jan 17, 2015
Mark Wilby; age 42; of Auburn Hills; passed away January 17, 2015. Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen K. Wilby. Loving brother of Jennifer Burlingham.Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home 46 Williams St., (248-338-9288)
Alice Kopacz
Jan 15, 2015
Alice (Arshaloos) Derderian-Kopacz of Waterford; passed away peacefully January 15, 2015 at the age of 89. Alice was born January 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the first of three daughters of Dekran and Lousig Derderian. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Pontiac. She attended Pontiac Public Schools, where she eventually graduated from Pontiac High School. She received her Christian...
Ervin Butler
Jan 12, 2015
Ervin Butler; age 60; of Detroit; passed away on January 12, 2015. Beloved brother to Betty Duvall, James (Noble) Butler, Donzell Butler and Odessa McClellon. Ervin is survived by a son and daughter. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Douglas P. Jones officiating. The family...

