Obituaries

Russell Henry Van Gilder, Jr.

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...

Earl James Cardiff

Earl James Cardiff

Jun 12, 2025

Earl James Cardiff - age 86, of Holly, passed away June 12, 2025. A committal service will be held 2 PM Monday, July 28, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, with a celebration of life at home to follow. Earl was born October 4, 1938 in Royal Oak, the son of the late John Thomas and...

Phyllis Marie Clevenhagen

Phyllis Marie Clevenhagen

Jun 10, 2025

Clevenhagen, Phyllis Marie (Horn) - Age 78, of Hope, died June 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, June 16, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. (Funeral services may be viewed by live stream from a link on Phyllis' page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.) Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held...

Douglas Charles Huizenga

Douglas Charles Huizenga

Jun 10, 2025

Douglas Charles Huizenga, passed away at the age of 83 on June 10, 2025. A service to honor his memory will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, located at 4200 Belford Rd., Holly. Family and friends are invited to gather at 12:45 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000...

Frank Getcy

Frank Getcy

Jun 10, 2025

Getcy, Frank, Jr. - age 88 of Lennon, passed away June 10, 2025. Veteran's honors and committal service will be held 9:30 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road., Holly, MI 48442, Frank was born March 23, 1937 in Flint, the son of Frank and Josephine (Brylinski) Getcy, Sr. He was a veteran of...

Barbara Lee Blakney

Barbara Lee Blakney

Jun 10, 2025

Barbara Lee Blakney - Age 76, of Flushing, passed away June 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1PM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Pastor Holly Blake will officiate. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11AM until the time of service Tuesday. Those desiring...

Robert Charles Brownlee

Robert Charles Brownlee

Jun 10, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Robert Charles Brownlee (Bob) passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2025. A man whose presence in this world was nothing short of extraordinary. His legacy of strength, selflessness, and love of family will live on in all of us who had the privilege to know him and be loved by him. Bob was...

David Franklin Florida

David Franklin Florida

Jun 9, 2025

FLORIDA, David Franklin - Age 83, of Linden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, June 9, 2025. Services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, June 16, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via David's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell...

John D. Martini

John D. Martini

Jun 9, 2025

John David “JD” “Marty” Martini of Burton passed peacefully on June 9, 2025, surrounded by all his loved ones. He was born on May 6, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to John and Jeanette (Lindberg) Martini and He married Pauline Lavelle in 1965.John was a proud member of the UAW Local 653 and a retiree from GM Pontiac SPO with more...

James Stanley Burdgick

James Stanley Burdgick

Jun 9, 2025

Burdgick, James Stanley - Age 66, of Burton, passed away June 9, 2025. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Jim was born August 31, 1958 in Flint, the son of Richard Stanley and Evelyn Charlotte (Schmald) Burdgick. He was employed at the Job Corps. Jim enjoyed golf, bowling, and especially instant lottery...

Laura M. Houpt

Laura M. Houpt

Jun 8, 2025

Laura M. Houpt, age 93, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Visitation will be held at 11am until the time of the Memorial Service at 2pm on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. For those wishing to write the family condolences you may do...

Kimberly Ann Zarosley

Kimberly Ann Zarosley

Jun 8, 2025

Kimberly Ann Zarosley, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and wife, passed away surrounded by love and family. Known for her spunky personality, infectious laughter, and warm, jocular spirit, Kim brought light and joy to every room she entered. Her strength, humor, and unwavering love for her family and friends will never be forgotten. Kim was the proud and...

Mary "Glenda" Gibson

Mary "Glenda" Gibson

Jun 8, 2025

Mary "Glenda" Gibson, age 75, of Leoma, Tennessee, passed away after a brief battle with duodenal cancer surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Glenda's family will lay her to rest in a committal service at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at 1:30 pm Monday, June 16, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held 4pm on...

David J. Fournier

David J. Fournier

Jun 7, 2025

David J. Fournier, age 54, of Burton, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements. Please continue to keep David's family in your thoughts and prayers.

David was born on February 16, 1971, in Flint, Michigan, to...

Claude M. Campbell

Claude M. Campbell

Jun 7, 2025

Campbell. Claude M. - age 92, of Flint Twp., passed away June 7, 2025. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48507. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the funeral...

Jonathon Otto Riley

Jonathon Otto Riley

Jun 7, 2025

Jonathon Otto Riley - Age 53, of Byron, passed away June 7, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Pastor Malcolm Murray will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11AM until the time of service on Tuesday, June...

George John Parker

George John Parker

Jun 7, 2025

Parker, George John- Age 76, of Grand Blanc, passed away March 29, 2025 at his residence. A Celebration of Life and Memory sharing will be held 2-6 PM Saturday June 7, 2025 at 7097 Burpee Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. During that time a small service will be held at 2:30 PM. RSVP Pat via Facebook Messenger by May 30. Arrangements...

J'Ream Sai'Ori Rush

J'Ream Sai'Ori Rush

Jun 6, 2025

Baby J'Ream Sai'Ori Rush, only a few days old, passed away from this world all too quickly on Friday, June 6, 2025. A visitation will be held at 2pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 3pm on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road in Grand Blanc. For those wishing to...

Nao Lue Yang

Nao Lue Yang

Jun 6, 2025

Yang, Nao Lue- Age 93, of Pontiac, died June 6, 2025.

Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Bethany Adele Hawkins

Bethany Adele Hawkins

Jun 6, 2025

Bethany Adele Hawkins - Age 68, of Swartz Creek passed away June 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 AM - 12 PM Thursday, June 12 at the funeral home....