Obituaries
Diana Lee Stephens
Nov 5, 2026
Stephens, Diana Lee - age 76 of Burton, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on November 5, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life gathering will be announced and held at a future date..
Diana was born on June 26, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to the late Thomas...
Earl Dean "Sam" Vanderford
Nov 5, 2026
Vanderford, Earl Dean "Sam"- Age 89, of Grand Blanc, passed away November 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday. Those desiring may make contributions to...
Randy Michael Maksymowski
Nov 5, 2026
Randy Michael Maksymowski, of Fenton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 63.
Randy was born on November 4, 1963, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ronald and Kathleen (Whalen) Maksymowski. He was a proud graduate of Fenton High School and spent many years working as an electrician, taking pride in his work and the life he...
Michelle Cathaleen Thompson
Nov 5, 2026
Thompson, Michelle Cathaleen - Age 45, of Flint, formerly of Montrose, passed away November 5, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Michelle was born November 22, 1980 at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, the daughter of Diane Grim and Phillip (Jim) Thompson. Michelle became a mother for the 1st...
Clara Ella Moyer
Nov 4, 2026
MOYER, Clara Ella - Age 93, of Flint Township, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering and dinner will be held from 3-7 PM Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the Swartz Creek V.F.W., 3131 Elms Road, Swartz Creek.
Clara was born March 6, 1933, in Saginaw, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Phillips) Trowbridge. She...
Bruce Lee Jennings
Nov 3, 2026
Bruce Lee Jennings, age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A graveside service with military honors will take place at 12:30 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church, 8497 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473.
Bruce was born on October 18, 1939,...
Janet Morse Reed
Nov 3, 2026
Janet Morse Reed, age 83, of Linden, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026.
Janet was born on March 28, 1943, in Durand, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde A. and Dorothy M. (Lester) Robinson and lived in Linden most of her life.
Janet enjoyed a successful career with Creative Foam, where she worked for 27 years before her retirement. Janet found joy...
Sherry Ann Strom
Nov 3, 2026
STROM, Sherry Ann-age 63, of Clio, passed away on November 3, 2026 after a 10-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will take place at a later date. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes-Fenton Chapel. Memorial Contributions in Sherry's memory would be appreciated to Amazing Grace Animal Shelter 3365 W, Freeland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604.
Sherry was born...
Stephen Millar Withey
Nov 3, 2026
Withey, Stephen Millar- Age 66, of Gladwin, died November 3, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.
Stephen was born November 17, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan , the son of Robert James Withey and Barbara (Millar) Withey. He was a graduate of TL Handy High School in Bay...
Karen Lee Schroeder
Nov 2, 2026
Schroeder, Karen Lee – Age 83, of Tyrone Township, passed away November 2, 2026.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Road, Howell. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2026, at Sharp...
Mitsuru Kobayashi
Nov 2, 2026
Mitsuru Kobayashi of Fenton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born November 5, 1944, in Hiroshima, Japan, Mitsuru grew up there, earned his bachelor’s degree, and married the love of his life, Naomi (Nishie) Kobayashi on April 24, 1968. They welcomed two children, Megumi and Tatsuya, before making their home in the United States....
Carol Ann Wyman
Nov 2, 2026
Wyman, Carol Ann - Age 75, of Fenton Twp, passed away November 2, 2026. Care has been entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, where cremation has taken place. Those desiring may make contributions to The Alzheimer's Association. Carol was born July 30, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon and Clarabelle (Langdon)...
Jeannine Kay Persails
Nov 1, 2026
After years of enduring Alzheimer’s with strength and grace, Jeannine Kay Persails, 85, passed away peacefully on November 1st, reunited at last with her loving husband, Leo F. Persails. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9450 Duffield Road, Gaines, MI 48436, with Fr. Arockiyasamy Santhiyagu as celebrant....
Imogene "Jean" Rutledge
Nov 1, 2026
Rutledge, Imogene "Jean" (Austin) - age 93 of Burton, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of her life will be held. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Tunnel To...
Floyd Gerald Frank
Nov 1, 2026
Frank, Floyd Gerald - age 91 of Burton, passed away on November 1, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and Floyd and his wife, Anna, will be privately laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan in the Spring of 2027. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Floyd...
Betty Jane Johnson
Nov 1, 2026
Johnson, Betty J.
Age 98, died Sunday November 1, 2026, at Courtyard Manor, Swartz Creek. A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00-7:00pm at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel. A private funeral will be held at Flint Memorial Park on Friday November 6, 2026. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church...
Curtis Lamar Taylor
Nov 1, 2026
TAYLOR, Curtis Lamar - Age 88, of Gaines, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.
Curtis was born January 1, 1938 in Flint, the son of Marvin and Lena (Allyson) Taylor. He was a 1956 graduate of Flint Central High School; and he...
Barbara Jean Ruff
Oct 31, 2026
Barbara Jean Ruff, 91, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A woman with a heart as big as her personality, Barbara filled her years with love, laughter, music and unwavering faith.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Friday, November 6, 2026 until the time of service at 11:30 AM at the Sharp Funeral Home...
Nancy Jean Thompson-Parkin
Oct 31, 2026
Nancy Jean Thompson-Parkin, of Swartz Creek, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Divine Care Living in Perry. She was 81 years old.
Born July 16, 1945, in Flint, she was the daughter of Russell Otto and Ruby June (Thompson) Thompson. Nancy was a 1963 graduate of Swartz Creek High School. She retired in 1995 from General Motors where she worked...
David C. Francisco
Oct 30, 2026
Francisco, David C. – There’s a joyful gathering in heaven right now! After his long, full life, Dave would want his family and friends to find comfort in this. Dave passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at age 94.
Born in Grand Rapids on June 3, 1932, Dave was the son of Morgan and Emma (Boughton) Francisco. He married Janice...
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