Obituaries

Feb 8, 2023

Alexander "Ollie" Schimpf, age 92, of Flushing, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Faith Missionary Church, 1327 Elms Road in Flint. Inurnment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan for...

Feb 7, 2023

LaPointe, Ella Mae - age 67 of Fenton, died February 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held later. Ella was born December 29, 1955, in Flint, the daughter of Clarence Milton and Alberta (Wolverton) LaPointe. She was a wonderful and loving caregiver to many working with Alzheimer and dementia patients. Ella enjoyed life and loved spending time with...

Feb 7, 2023

LaDuke, Sharon Lynn - Age 75, of Burton, died February 7, 2023. Funeral mass will be held 11 AM Monday, February 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 5199 Richfield Rd. Flint, Fr. Denis Spitzley celebrant. Visitation will be held 10 AM Monday, February 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Those desiring may make contributions to the family. Arrangements provided by...

Feb 7, 2023

Bernard "Bud" E. Bickell, age 91, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Graveside Services & Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Pastor  Dave Boillat officiating.  The family asks that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time....

Feb 6, 2023

SHOUP, Carol Joy (Barker) - age 86 of Fenton, died February 6, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St. Fenton, MI 48430 with Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton...

Feb 6, 2023

Isaac, Marilyn Jean - Age 94, of  Livonia, passed away February 6, 2023. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton.

Marilyn was born March 12, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Naylor and Minerva "Minnie" (Ruffert) Naylor. She married Russell...

Feb 6, 2023

Byars, Jeffrey Douglas - Age 59, of Burton, died February 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, February 16 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc, Jace Wagstaff officiating. Visitation will be held 11 AM until the time of the service Thursday Februray 16. A live stream of the funeral service...

Feb 5, 2023

KECK, Margaret A. "Peggy" - Age 83, of Linden, died Sunday, February 5, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St, Fenton. (The service will be live streamed and may be viewed by visiting her obituary page www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.) Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Burial in St....

Feb 5, 2023

Waite, David E. - Age 79, of Flint, died February 5, 2023. A celebration of life will be announced at a future date. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. David was born November 21, 1943 in Greenfield, MA, the son of Henry and Ruth (Taylor) Waite. He was a...

Feb 5, 2023

RAMBERG, Carole M. (McCoy)- Age 92, of Swartz Creek, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 5, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by numerous family members.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Home, Miller Road Chapel,  8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Thursday, February 9th, 2023, from 2-8 PM, with Rosary at 7 PM, followed by sharing memories; Deacon Gary Gallagher...

Feb 5, 2023

BETZ, Jodi Anne - Age 48, of Novi, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Per Jodi's request cremation has taken place and a private service will take place at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to Gift of Life.

Jodi was born November 29, 1974 in Flint, the daughter of John Shelby and Jennifer Oralee...

Feb 4, 2023

ASHLEY, Walter Joseph - Age 79, of Holly, passed away February 4, 2023. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association. Walter was born October 30, 1943 in Flint, the son of Francis Marion and Verna Ann (Bukowski) Ashley. Mr. Ashley retired from General Motors. He...

Feb 4, 2023

Alton "Joe" D. Kilbourn, age 79, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The family will host a time of gathering on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, starting at 4PM until 8PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Online condolences can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Alton "Joe" Kilbourn was born on...

Feb 4, 2023

DILSWORTH, Bradley Charles - Age 55, of Flint, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or N.A.M.I. (National Alliance for Mental Health). Brad was born May 16, 1967, in Flint, Brad was the 3rd son of Charles "Barry" and Joan (Qualls) Dilsworth. He attended Redeemer Lutheran School where he was baptized...

Feb 4, 2023

HOWE, Alan Dean - age 82 of Swartz Creek, died February 4, 2023. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dean was born September 25, 1940, in Peoria, IL, the son of Lowell Dean and Myrne Marie (Smith) Howe. He was employed by the Flint Journal for 41 years as a sportswriter...

Feb 4, 2023

MORRISSETT, Angela Marie - Age 47, of Flint, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.  A service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Calvary Community Church, 1201 W. 12th St, Flint.  Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettel officiating.  Those desiring may make contributions to Angela's family.

Angela was born September 27, 1975 in Flint, the daughter of...

Feb 4, 2023

Walter Eugene Hufford, age 67 of Hartland, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023.  A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel located at 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Michigan 48430.  Burial will follow at West Highland Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

Feb 3, 2023

Dawn Marie Williams, age 58 of Gaines, passed away at home. with her family by her side, on February 3, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and no memorial service is planned. Dawn was born on October 16, 1964 in Durand, Michigan to the late Harold David and Ira Elaine (Renn) Wolverton....

Feb 3, 2023

GREENBAUM, Deborah Anne (Debbie Tomaszewski) - Age 67, died February 3, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Visitation will be held from 2-8 PM Monday with a Rosary at 7PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138...

Feb 3, 2023

ROYER, Robin Lee - Age 67, of Fenton, passed away February 3, 2023. A Celebration of Robin's life and love will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, February 10, 2023 at Tyrone Hills Golf Club, 8449 Old US 23, Fenton.

Robin was born November 2, 1955 in San Diego, the son of Ralph and Phyllis (Schollenbruch) Royer....