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...
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...
Donna Mae Harriman
May 31, 2025
Harriman, Donna Mae - Age 82, of Flint Township, died May 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Interment in Bristol Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9 AM until time of service at 11 AM on Tuesday June 3. Those desiring may make...
Victoria "Vickie" Lee Siegfried
May 30, 2025
Victoria "Vickie" Lee Siegfried May 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Victoria (Vickie) Lee Siegfried on May 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Known fondly by all as “Nana,” Vickie was a beacon of kindness, devotion, and unwavering love for her family and community.
Vickie dedicated many years to volunteering with the Caseville Public School Booster Club,...
Orlando Antonio Salzedo
May 29, 2025
Orlando Antonio Salzedo, our beloved father and grandfather, entered Heaven on May 29, 2025. He was 87. Born in Barranquilla, Colombia, Orlando attended Columbia Military Academy in Tennessee and went on to study mathematics at MTSU. After serving in the US Army, Orlando enjoyed a 31-year career with General Motors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rheba. Surviving...
Eugene Edgard Herbig
May 29, 2025
Herbig, Eugene Edgard - Age 74, of Holly, died May 29, 2025. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.
Eugene was born January 6, 1951 in Bandung, Indonesia, the son of August and Hetty (Renou) Herbig. He married Susan Gulacsik in 1977. He retired from General Motors after many years of service....
Geoffrey F. Drouin
May 28, 2025
DROUIN, Geoffrey F. - age 76 of Swartz Creek, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Interment will follow at Bendle Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 PM - 2 PM Thursday at...
Sandra Jo Townsend
May 28, 2025
Sandra Jo Townsend, age 80, of Grand Blanc, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. A funeral ceremony will take place 11:00 AM, Monday, June 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc, 6106 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Reverend Raleigh F. Adams will preside. Visitation will take place from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, June...
Sharon Kay Ayliffe
May 28, 2025
Sharon Kay Ayliffe - Age 83, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home May 28, 2025. The family will be holding a memorial service at 3pm, Monday, June 2, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. The family will welcome friends for visitation at 1PM until the time of service. Sharon...
Pauline A. Hutcheson
May 28, 2025
Pauline A. Hutcheson, age 85, of Fenton and Ormond Beach, FL, joined her late husband, Windford in Heaven on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Visitation will be held at 11am until the time of the Funeral Service at 1pm on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Pauline will be...
Earl Ruffin Jr.
May 28, 2025
Earl Ruffin Jr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Earl was born in Marshall, Texas, on March 31, 1943, Earl moved to Michigan in his early childhood when his father, Earl Ruffin Sr., began working for General Motors (GM). Earl attended Flint Central High School before embarking on a dedicated...
Donald A. Charron Jr.
May 27, 2025
Donald Anthony Charron, Jr., of Rochester Hills, formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away May 27, 2025 at Corewell Health Beaumont-Troy. He was 73. Born October 17,1951 in St Clair, he was the son of Donald and Joan (Suisse) Charron Sr. Donald graduated after he joined the US Army in 1968, where he proudly served for 20 years retiring at the...
Elizabeth "Betty Jo" Long
May 27, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty Jo” Long, age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty Jo was a tiny woman but that had no bearing on how much “strong-will” she had. She was extremely determined to make it to remission when she was diagnosed with cancer. Not once did she ever give up. The family asks that...
Delores Joyce Cass
May 27, 2025
Cass, Delores Joyce - Age 84, of Grand Blanc, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Delores was born October 9, 1940 in Orange City, Iowa, the daughter of Elmer and Geraldine (Siebersma) Borgman. She was a 1957 graduate of Orange City High School. She then graduated from Northwestern College, Orange City, IA; during that time she traveled the country with...
Martin Joseph Kelly, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Martin Joseph Kelly, Jr. - Age 72, of Linden, passed away May 27, 2025. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make a contribution to Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton www.adoptapetfenton.com in his memory. Martin was born November 22, 1952 in Detroit, the son of Martin Joseph and Dorothy (O'Brien) Kelly. Martin was an upbeat, kind, good-hearted...
Donna Marie "Dawn" Denton
May 27, 2025
Denton, Donna Marie "Dawn" - Age 75, of Flint Township, died May 27, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday June 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream from a link at Mrs. Denton's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.) Visitation will...
Kenneth John Gilkes Sr.
May 25, 2025
Kenneth John Gilkes Sr., a beloved resident of Burton, Michigan, passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 58. He was a fiercely loving father and incredible grandfather, known for his selfless nature, big heart and vibrant personality. He loved living life fast and to the fullest. Kenneth is survived by his son Kenneth Jr., daughters Morgan and...
Judith Ann Gafney
May 25, 2025
GAFNEY, Judith Ann - age 82 of Swartz Creek, passed away May 25, 2025. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 701 Church St., Flint, MI with Rev. Fr. Anthony Strouse celebrant. Interment will follow at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday, May...
Marvin Eugene Allen
May 24, 2025
ALLEN, Marvin Eugene "Marv" - age 82, of Howell, passed away May 24, 2025. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI 48430 with Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. The family will receive family and friends from 10 AM - 11 AM on...
Cynthia L. Kvintus
May 24, 2025
Cynthia L. Kvintus, age 53, of Flushing, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 3PM on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. For those attending the Memorial Service the family asks that you wear something red...
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