Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

KOBREHEL, Peter Michael "Koby"- Age 85, of Fenton. He went to Heaven to be with his wife Patricia Kobrehel; son, Thomas Kobrehel; and other family members on February 1, 2023. Private family services will be held. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Memorial Contributions in Peter's memory would be appreciated to...

Feb 1, 2023

Justin N. McKenna, age 34, of Swartz Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at his home. The Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, starting at 10AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Interment will take place at Flint Memorial Park....

Feb 1, 2023

HERRONEN, Thomas Edward - Age 64, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Hazel Findlay Nursing Home in St. Johns, Michigan. Thomas was born February 5, 1958 in Flint, Michigan to Donald and Nancy (Selden) Herronen. After completing high school, Linden Class of 1976, Thomas attended Mott Community College, Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. Thomas raised a son,...

Jan 31, 2023

MURRAY, Susan Kaye - Age 68, of Hartland, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  Per Susan's request cremation has taken place and she will be buried at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly with her husband, James.

Susan was born April 9, 1954 in Holly, the daughter of Earnest Harvey and Betty Jane (Epley) Grover.  She was...

Jan 31, 2023

Ida K. Grams, age 89, of Lennon, was welcomed into her eternal home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 starting at 10AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11AM at Elms Road Church of God, 2393 Elms Road in Swartz Creek. Interment will take place at Glenwood Cemetery...

Jan 30, 2023

ALLEN, James Edward - age 77 of Fenton, died January 30, 2023. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430 with Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 PM - 1 PM Saturday at the church. In lieu of...

Jan 30, 2023

Doctors see a range of reactions when giving people an end-of-life prognosis. Rarely do they see joy.

Then again, Flint-area piano instructor Janet Walworth was always a bit remarkable. When doctors told her nothing more could be done for her illness, she got on the phone and started calling friends and family – to share her excitement...

Jan 30, 2023

RICE, James Logan, II "Jim" - Age 71, of Flushing, passed away, Monday, January 30, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream will be available on Jim's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Jan 29, 2023

GOODRICH, Shirley A. - Age 84, of Spring Hill, FL and formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away January 29, 2023. Funeral Mass 11:00 Friday, February 3, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church 1227 E. Bristol Rd., Burton. Fr. Robert McGraw Celebrant. Visitation 2PM-8PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc and visitation will...

Jan 29, 2023

Page, Rebecca Lee - Age 73, of Burton, died January 29, 2023. Graveside service will be held 1 PM Monday, February 13 at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Alzheimer's Association. Rebecca was born...

Jan 29, 2023

SAULE, James Roy - Age 88, of Fenton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Punta Gorda, FL from complications due to Merkel Cell Carcinoma.  Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (A live stream of the service will be available on Jim's obituary page...

Jan 29, 2023

Gregory Muehlenbeck of Waterford passed away on January 29, 2023.  Greg was born on January 16, 1952 to Donald E. and Frances Johanna (Lenk) Muehlenbeck in Saginaw. Greg met the love of his life, Lisa, and the two were married in Bay City on March 23, 1974. Greg loved to fish with his grandkids and take them on adventures, but...

Jan 29, 2023

RETKA, Ronald Thaddeus - 87, of Gaines, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, February 4, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9450 Duffield Road, Gaines.  Fr. Tom Nenneau celebrant.  Burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Gaines.  Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209...

Jan 28, 2023

PRINCE Bruce Wayne  Age 66 of Lennon, passed away January 28, 2023.  Per his wishes, he will be cremated and laid to rest, with Military Honors, at Great Lakes National Cemetery.  Date and Time to be announced.

He is survived by his wife; Patti.  Daughter's; Kristina Prince of Cleveland, OH and Jessica Bennani of Gladwin.  Also surviving...

Jan 28, 2023

Spears, LeRoy - Age 79, of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away January 28, 2023. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Private services will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. LeRoy was born December 18, 1943 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Marvin and Leota Spears. Leroy graduated...

Jan 27, 2023

Wright, Margo Ann - Age 72, of Flint Township, passed away January 27, 2023. Cremation has taken place.The family plans a Celebration of Life at 4:00 PM Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Hammerberg Memorial Post 3720, VFW,  3131 Elms Road, Swartz Creek. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Margo was...

Jan 27, 2023

Sisler, Donald K.  - Age 92, of  Swartz Creek, died January 27, 2023.  Private services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Donald was born September 23, 1930 in Flint, the son of Charles...

Jan 27, 2023

Hoskey, Pamela  - Age 68, of  Swartz Creek, died January 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday February 4 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream at Mrs. Hoskey's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com .) Pastor Brian Oswald officiating. Visitation will be held...

Jan 27, 2023

Ward, Jo A. (Myers), of Swartz Creek, passed away January 27, 2023. A celebration of life memorial will be held 12-6 PM Saturday May 6 at Hemlock Merrill VFW Post 7302, 17595 Gratiot Road, Hemlock, MI. RSVP by April 21, by email to, davis1mj@gmail.com.   Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

Jan 26, 2023

HALL, Dorothy Jean - age 85 of Fenton, died, January 26, 2023. An interment service will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Dorothy was born April 7, 1937, in Detroit, the daughter of Margaret Willett. She married to Ronald Hall for over 50 years, and he preceded her in death on April 27, 2010....