Obituaries

Nicole Marie Collins

Nicole Marie Collins

Apr 7, 2026

COLLINS, Nicole Marie - Age 48, of Port Huron, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Cremation has taken place, and no services will take at this time. 

Nicole was born December 17, 1977, in Warren, the daughter of Richard Michael and Michelle Anne (Schirle) Collins. She was a graduate of Port Huron Northern High School in Port Huron.

Surviving are: her daughters,...

Donald "Buzz" E. Purcell

Donald "Buzz" E. Purcell

Apr 7, 2026

Donald “Buzz” Purcell, age 87, of Swartz Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, surrounded by the love of his family.

Buzz was born on January 8, 1939, in Mt. Morris, Michigan, to Clair and Marjorie (Bedford) Purcell. From an early age, he was known for his energy, determination, and spirited personality. A proud...

Robert Jean Emmanuel Verdoux

Robert Jean Emmanuel Verdoux

Apr 7, 2026

Verdoux, Robert Jean Emmanuel - Age 99, of Flint Township, passed away April 7, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, April 13, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via the link on Robert's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will...

Lee Ladd

Lee Ladd

Apr 7, 2026

Leland “Lee” Mahlon Ladd- Age 76, of Fenton, passed away April 7, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 12PM on Monday, April 13, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, Michigan. Visitation will take place from 10AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Monday.

Lee was born on December 16,...

Charles Thor Brelinski

Charles Thor Brelinski

Apr 6, 2026

Brelinski, Charles Thor "Charlie" - Age 18, of Swartz Creek, passed away, April 6, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, April 11,...

Juanita B. Seitz

Juanita B. Seitz

Apr 6, 2026

SEITZ, Juanita B.-age 92, of Linden, formerly of Fenton, passed away on April 6, 2026.Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 2:00 PM-8:00PM at Sharp Funeral Homes Fenton Chapel 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Her Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. The service will...

Donna Mae Wangberg

Donna Mae Wangberg

Apr 6, 2026

WANGBERG, Donna Mae - Age 73, of Fenton, MI passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. Services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed below Donna's obituary). Chaplain Adam Doyle officiating. Burial for Donna and Kenneth immediately following...

Mark Leslie McAfee

Mark Leslie McAfee

Apr 6, 2026

Mark Leslie McAfee of Swartz Creek, MI, aged 73, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Upon his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mark was born on September 26, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Donald and MaryLee (Thomas) McAfee. He graduated...

Lorie Marie Martinez

Lorie Marie Martinez

Apr 5, 2026

Martinez, Lorie Marie - age 54 of Flint, passed away April 5, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled.

Lorie was born on October 7, 1971 in Flint, Michigan to the late Eugene and Jeanette (Bemis) DeLong. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1988 before...

Kenneth Edward Chaney

Kenneth Edward Chaney

Apr 5, 2026

Kenneth Edward Chaney –Age 71, of Harrison, Michigan passed away April 5, 2026. A committal service with full military honors will take place at 2:30PM on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Great Lakes National Cemetery- 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, MI. Arrangements entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes- Fenton Chapel, 1000 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton.

Kenneth was born January 2, 1955, in...

Barbara Karen Montague

Barbara Karen Montague

Apr 5, 2026

MONTAGUE, Barbara Karen - Age 72, of Fenton, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St, Fenton. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating.  A luncheon will immediately follow her funeral service. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM until the time...

Terence Roy Thompson

Terence Roy Thompson

Apr 5, 2026

Thompson, Terence Roy - Age 78, of Flint, died April 5, 2026. Services will be held 1:30 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.

Terence was born July 24, 1947 in Bad Axe, Michigan, the son of Roy Thomas Thompson and Doris Jean (Severn) Thompson. Terence served in the U.S. Army. He...

Jim Hines

Jim Hines

Apr 4, 2026

James Earl "Jim" Hines - Age 86, of Swartz Creek, passed away April 4th, 2026. A memorial visitation will be held at 10AM on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes- Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI, with a memorial service to follow at 12PM.

Jim was born on April 23rd, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to the...

Athanasia "Sia" K. Garceau

Athanasia "Sia" K. Garceau

Apr 4, 2026

Athanasia "Sia" K. Garceau, age 66, of Fenton, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. 

A funeral ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 2245 E. Baldwin Road, Grand Blanc, with Fr. Angelo Maggos presiding. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Grand Blanc.

The...

Barry Joseph Rosen, D.O.

Barry Joseph Rosen, D.O.

Apr 4, 2026

Barry Joseph Rosen, D.O., 84, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, surrounded by the family he loved.

Born on March 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barry was the son of the late Isadore Rosen and Doris Kaiser. His life was defined by intellectual curiosity, dedicated service, and a deep devotion to his family.

Barry earned...

Carol J. Hollar

Carol J. Hollar

Apr 3, 2026

Carol J. Hollar, a lifelong learner and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at the age of 93, in Linden, Michigan. Carol was the daughter of Clarence Johnson, and Vernace (Peabody) Johnson. Carol attended Michigan State University where she majored in education, and met her husband to be and love of her life, Robert George Hollar.

Graduating in...

Jason R. Jarvinen

Jason R. Jarvinen

Apr 3, 2026

Jason R. Jarvinen – Age 50, of Byron, passed away April 3, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 13, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1041 W. Grand River Ave. Howell, MI. Interment to follow at Sanford Cemetery, 2115 Chase Lake Rd, Howell, MI. Visitation will take place from 12PM...

Georgia Ruth (Brooks) Williamson

Georgia Ruth (Brooks) Williamson

Apr 3, 2026

Georgia Ruth (Brooks) Williamson - Age 95, of Fenton, formerly of Waterford, passed away on April 3, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Pastor Tom Hampton will officiate. The service will be broadcast live and may be viewed below Georgia's obituary. Visitation...

John Loren Alexander

John Loren Alexander

Apr 3, 2026

ALEXANDER, John Loren - Age 87, of Durand, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 3, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Pastor Jim Nelson and Pastor Louis Canaday officiating. Interment will follow at...

Brian Lewis Buys

Brian Lewis Buys

Apr 2, 2026

Brian Lewis Buys, age 65, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the...