Obituaries

Dec 18, 2022

Donald Bruce Martin III, age 78, of Linden, Michigan, passed away on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Bruce was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Donald Bruce Martin II and Mary Maxine Martin Rohrbough on May 2, 1944. Bruce was the middle of three children: older sister Kay (Martin) Swiger and younger...

Dec 17, 2022

STONE, Gregory Charles - Age 63, of Owosso, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St. Linden (A live stream of the service will be available on Gregory's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Pastor Rob Prince officiating.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery,...

Dec 17, 2022

Mary Anne (Merrill) Nieuwenhuis --  Age 72, of Flint, died December 17, 2022.

Mary was born November 5, 1950 in Alma the daughter of John Arnold Merrill and Ruth (Hummon) Merrill. She was a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Central Michigan University, and Masters Degree in Choral Conducting from...

Dec 17, 2022

BOWKER, Paul Charles - Age 73, of Swartz Creek, formerly of Essexville, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Memorial Contributions in Paul's memory would be appreciated to Toys for Tots. Paul was born March 10,...

Dec 17, 2022

DUNK, Dolores - age 95, of Fenton, died December 17, 2022. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Rd, Howell, MI 48855 with Rev. Fr. Gregg Pleiness celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-8 PM Monday, December 19, 2022 at Sharp Funeral...

Dec 16, 2022

Holly Lee (Kraft) Gill  - Age 56, of  Davison MI, passed away at 5:51am on Friday, December 16, 2022. All Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home, located at  8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek MI. Visitation will start at 12 pm - 3 pm directly followed by the Ceremonial Service from 3...

Dec 16, 2022

POLEN, Nancy Anne - Age 81, of Linden, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022.  A service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St, Linden.  Pastor Brad Foster officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 PM and Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the...

Dec 16, 2022

Borowiak, Alex John - Age 71, of  Flushing, died December 16, 2022. Services will be held 1 PM Wednesday April 12 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, with graveside service following at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 PM until the time of the service at 1 PM.   Alex was born...

Dec 16, 2022

Crampton, Lonnie Giles - Age 83, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Harrisville and Flushing, died December 16, 2022. He was cremated and his family will celebrate his life privately in the Spring. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Contributions may be made in his memory to Lincoln Lions Club (PO Box 465, Lincoln,...

Dec 15, 2022

Steven James Schaeffer, age 79, of Swartz Creek passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 3PM-7 PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Online condolences can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve’s...

Dec 15, 2022

Jedynak, Suzanne Marie - Age 77, of Ortonville, died peacefully at home on December 15, 2022. Survived by her son Stephen;  her grandchildren, Henry and Constance (CJ);  her sisters Judith and Ann;  and many nieces and nephews; as well as her wonderful dog Cozy. Suzanne was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was loved by many, as...

Dec 14, 2022

BERRY, Freda Mae - Age 87, of Flint, passed away in her home, Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  Per Freda's request cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions in Freda's name to the Genesee County Humane Society.

Freda was born March 24, 1935 in...

Dec 14, 2022

GRUBBS, Lillian - Age 87, of Rankin, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live stream of the service will be available on Lillian's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Dec 14, 2022

Westrate, Brian E. - Age 84, Grand Blanc, died December 14, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1PM Sunday December 18 at Sharp Funeral Homes,  Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, John Short (Brian's son-in-law) officiating. (A live stream of the funeral service will be available at Brian's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. )  Visitation will be 12 Noon until...

Dec 12, 2022

Blanchett, Valerie Mae - Age 37, of Grand Blanc, died December 12, 2022. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 15 at St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church 2439 S. Long Lake Rd. Father Gabriel Bilas officiating.  Visitation will  be held 10 AM Thursday at the church until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Dec 12, 2022

KOSA, Matthew Stephen - Age 47, of Flushing, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2022 at Flushing Cemetery.  Pastor Bonnie Wood officiating.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association.

Matthew was born June 5, 1975 in Flint, the son of Lawrence William and Stephanie...

Dec 12, 2022

HEIT, Marjorie Kay - Age 84, of Flint, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live Stream of the service will be available on Marjorie's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jason Crum officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from...

Dec 12, 2022

CHALTRAW, Sally Marie - Age 56, of Byron, passed away December 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the families Go Fund Me (In the...

Dec 11, 2022

REBHAHN, Diana Lynn - age 77, of Linden, passed away December 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, December 16, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden. Pastor Paul Kollek will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E....

Dec 11, 2022

OPRE, Helen Marie (Ebare, Hansen) - Age 95, formerly of Swartz Creek, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Helen's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Flint...