Obituaries
Russell Henry Van Gilder, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
Russell (Russ, Buzz) H. Van Gilder Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, surrounded by his family in a place he loved – Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Born on March 14, 1934, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Virginia (Berner) Van Gilder and Russell H. Van Gilder Sr., Russ grew up with his six siblings in Fenton, Michigan, graduating from Fenton...
Mark A. Kirby
Jun 19, 2025
Mark A. Kirby, age 71, of Burton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM at Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Private arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Mark was born on October 23, 1953 in Flint, Michigan.
Mark will be missed and loved by his family and friends,...
Mary Lou Johnson
Jun 18, 2025
Mary Lou Johnson, lifelong resident of Swartz Creek and Flint, passed away on June 18, 2025 in White Lake. She was 89 years old.
Born January 9, 1936, in Flint, she was the daughter of Herman and Clara (Spillane) Barnett. Mary Lou received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Michigan -Flint and worked for 25 years teaching the...
Ruth Colleen Spence
Jun 18, 2025
Spence, Ruth Colleen - Age 94, of Owosso, formerly of Flint Township, died June 18, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held 5:30-9 PM Friday June 20, 2025; and 9 AM until the...
Steven Alan Gohl
Jun 17, 2025
GOHL, Steven Alan - Age 71, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.
Steven was born June 30, 1953 in Flint, the son of William M. and Dorothy May (Tuck) Gohl. He had resided in the Flint area his entire life. He married Dawn Marie Hayden February 19, 1977 at...
Daniel Wayne
Jun 16, 2025
Wayne, Daniel - Age 47, of Flint, died June 16, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc.
Daniel was born August 12, 1977 in Pontiac. He enjoyed fishing, euchre, playing cornhole and he loved movies. Daniel loved his family more then anything. He had a soft spot for dogs.
Daniel is survived...
Jason Andrew Foster
Jun 15, 2025
Jason Andrew Foster, age 52, of Swartz Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Jason was born on November 13, 1972 in Lansing, Michigan. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School, class of 1991. Jason was a professional painter at John A. Papalas & Company, and member of IUPAT Painters Local No. 1052. He found joy in gardening, riding...
Amanda Lynn Cross
Jun 15, 2025
CROSS, Amanda Lynn - age 47, of Durand, passed away June 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Durand Church of the Nazarene, 9725 E Monroe Rd, Durand, MI 48429. The family will receive friends from 9 AM - 11 AM Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Flint....
Carmen M. Angell
Jun 15, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carmen Angell on June 15, 2025 at the age of 91. Carmen was born January 17, 1934 in Flint, to the parents of Luigi and Evelina Appolonia. She was a 1952 graduate of Central High School, was class president and Cum Laude of her sorority. She met and married...
Wendy Noreen Braun
Jun 15, 2025
Braun, Wendy Noreen - Age 68, of Flint, passed away June 15, 2025. Services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Machpelah Cemetery, 4615 Branch Road, Flint with her sister, Dr. Lisa Braun-Glazer officiating. Those desiring to do so may make contributions in memory of Wendy to the Ruth Kaplan Braun RN Scholarship at Mott Community College,...
James Julius Decker
Jun 14, 2025
DECKER, James Julius- Age 71, of Holly, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to the Salvation Army.
James was born September 3, 1953 in Grayling, the son of Arthur and Evelyn (Krage) Decker. He was a 1973 graduate of Holly High School. He married Kay Ann...
Teddy Charles "Stew" Persails
Jun 14, 2025
Persails, Teddy Charles "Stew" - Age 84, of Flint, passed away June 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Teddy...
Colon Robert Brown
Jun 14, 2025
Colon “Coley” Robert Brown, age 71, passed away on June 14, 2025 at his home in Grand Blanc, MI. A Memorial Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Friday, June 27, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.
Coley attended Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and went on to earn a Doctor of Ministry degree from...
Paul Brice Englehart
Jun 14, 2025
ENGLEHART, Paul Brice - age 99, of Holly, passed away June 14, 2025, just 13 days before his 100th birthday. A Committal Service with Military Honors will take place 2:30PM Monday June 30, 2025, at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly. A Celebration of Life held on his 100th Birthday will be 2:00 PM, Friday June 27, 2025,...
Jay Jeffrey Stewart
Jun 13, 2025
Stewart, Jay Jeffrey - Age 67, of Flint Township, died June 13, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.
Jay was born September 3, 1957 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Charles J. Stewart and Joyce E. (Babcock) Stewart. He had worked at AC Spark Plug. He was an avid outdoorsman,...
Amy Marie Murphy
Jun 13, 2025
Amy Marie Murphy, age 38, of Belleville, beloved wife, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, aunt, niece and friend, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Detroit, Michigan. A funeral service will take place at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Pastor Dan Bowman will preside. A visitation...
Margaret Lois King
Jun 13, 2025
King, Margaret Lois “Margie” (Arndt), passed from this life into the waiting arms of our Savior on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the peace of knowing we will be united again.
A celebration of her life will be held at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek on Tuesday, June...
Michael "Doc" Morgan
Jun 12, 2025
Michael “Doc” Morgan, Age 67, passed away at his home in Swartz Creek , Thursday, June 12, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be held 12:00 PM Friday, June 20, 2025 at Holy Redeemer Church 1227 E. Bristol Road, Burton. Fr. Georges Bidzogo celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church Friday from 11 AM until...
Edward "Chopper" Lue Childs
Jun 12, 2025
Edward Lue Childs, affectionately known as "Chopper," age 77, of Saint Helen, formerly of Swartz Creek, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at...
Beverly Love (Fiebernitz) Limmer
Jun 12, 2025
LIMMER, Beverly Love (Fiebernitz) - Age 93, of Flint, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at a later date at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Beverly was born January 8, 1932 in Flint, the daughter of Frederick and Lovie Victoria (Williston) Fiebernitz. She was a 1949 graduate of Flint Central High School....
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