Obituaries

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....

Jan 26, 2023

SHAUL, Ryan Eugene - Age 41, of San Jose, CA, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. A service will be held 11:30 AM Friday, March 10, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St, Linden (A live Stream of the service will be available on Ryan's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com), with burial following at 1:00 PM...

Jan 26, 2023

JOHNSON, Larry Gene - age 71 of Linden, died peacefully on January 26, 2023 at his residence with his family and close friends by his side. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Rd, Howell, MI 48855 with Rev. Fr. Gregg Pleiness celebrant. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Sunday,...

Jan 26, 2023

William Dennis Gramer "Dennis", age 78 of Mt. Morris, passed away on January 26, 2023.  Per his wishes, he has been cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held, Sunday May 28 at 10:30 AM at McFarlan Veterans Memorial Park, N. Saginaw Street, Flint.  Military Honors will be 10AM Monday June 26 at Great Lakes National Cemetery,...

Jan 26, 2023

SANFORD, Michael Sheldon - Age 82, of Clarkston, died Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Michael's obituary at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Rabbi Josh Bennett officiating.  Burial following in Machpelah Cemetery,...

Jan 25, 2023

Artha J. Rawlings, age 76, of Flushing, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. The Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 starting at 4PM until 7PM and on Saturday, February 4, 2023 starting at 11AM until 1PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023...

Jan 25, 2023

Teresa J. Graham (Schott) age 53 of Flint, formerly of Clio, passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2023.  A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel (8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Michigan) with interment to follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from...

Jan 24, 2023

KRUP, Patrick H. - Age 42, of Canadian Lakes, passed away January 24, 2023. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, January 30, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Jan 24, 2023

Richards, Vel - Age 80, of  Flint, died January 24, 2023 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held 3 PM Sunday January 29 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Sarah LaRose Nettell officiating; (The funeral service may be viewed by Livestream at Mrs. Richards page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com)  Visitation will be...

Jan 24, 2023

HEMENWAY, Margaret A. - Age 81, of Byron, passed away January 24, 2023. Funeral services will be held 5PM Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 3:30PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to Parkinson's Foundation. Margaret was...

Jan 24, 2023

FILIPIAK, Kenneth Jeffery - Age 54, of Swartz Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Per Kenneth's  request cremation has taken place and a service will be held at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Ken was born December 7, 1968 in Flint, the son of James Joseph and Elaine...

Jan 24, 2023

LaDUKE, Theodore Wayne, Jr. - Age 93, of Flushing, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  Per Ted's request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Genesee County Humane Society.

Ted was born January 1, 1930 in Flint, the son of Theodore Wayne, Sr. and Hester (Herron) LaDuke. ...

Jan 23, 2023

DUNN, Ellen M. - Age 80, of Linden, passed away January 23, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, January 27, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Wednesday and Thursday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project. Ellen was born October 4, 1942...

Jan 23, 2023

David L. Paterni (71), of Linden formerly of Novi, passed away January 23, 2023.

Dave is preceded in death by his parents George and Virginia.  He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 50 years.  He leaves a legacy with his two daughters Jennifer (Dean) Loebig and Stacey (Brad) Landman and a loving Papa to Madie &...

Jan 23, 2023

WILSON, Kathleen Susan - age 72, of Fenton, died January 23, 2023. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her family for expenses. Kathleen was born March 12, 1950 in Fargo, ND, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Woods) Morse. She was a bus driver for many years and later was a self-employed...

Jan 23, 2023

Miller, Tharlo “Ray” - Age 88 of Lennon, passed away at his home on Monday, January 23, 2023. The family will be having a private burial service, with Military Honors, at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma “Linda” Miller, son Jeffery (Diana) Miller, brother Daniel Miller, granddaughters Brittney...