Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

KETCHMARK, Gerald (Jerry) Matthew - age 84 of Fenton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Jerry was born in Flint, MI on April 15, 1938, to the late Ralph and Ella (Smith) Ketchmark. He married Marie Ahearn on February 4, 1961, and just celebrated 61 years of marital bliss. Jerry was employed as an...

Jul 9, 2022

RHYNE, Marguerite A., age 94, of Grand Blanc, MI and formerly of Flint and Hubbard Lake, MI, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022 at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc due to complications of Covid-19. She was born in Flint on July 25, 1927 to Joseph and Pauline (Ciminski) Ginter. Marguerite graduated from St. Matthew's High School in Flint. She...

Jul 8, 2022

STIFF, Betty Jane - Age 98, of Linden, passed away July 8, 2022. Betty was born August 7, 1923 in Midland Michigan. She was married to Junior Charles Stiff, who was the love of her life. They were foster parents for many years, to over 20 children. Betty loved canning, baking, cooking  and sharing her knowledge with others. She...

Jul 8, 2022

SANTAVY, Delores Dorothea - Age 78, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, July 8, 2022.  Per Delores request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association.

Delores was born August 21, 1943 in Flint, the daughter of Arthur and Dorothy (Creg) Harris.  She was a  1961...

Jul 8, 2022

SAUGSTAD-MAGUFFEE, Teresa Ann - Age 62, of Swartz Creek, passed away July 8, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Monday. Those desiring may make contributions to the...

Jul 8, 2022

MENDOZA, Candice Marie (Trainor) - Age 72, of Flushing, passed away July 8, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2-7 PM Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek.  In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions...

Jul 8, 2022

VORHES, Joyce Ann (Grymonprez)- age 88, of Linden, formerly of Yale, MI, passed away July 8, 2022. Memorial Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 East Broad Street, Linden. Ms. Colleen Lewandowski will officiate. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until the service time on Sunday.

Joyce was...

Jul 7, 2022

KRANZ, Karen Leigh (Metzger), Age 80, died on July, 7th 2022 in her Flint Township home surrounded by some of her many loved ones. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, July 11, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Chaplain Tom Tengler officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery....

Jul 7, 2022

No services will be held

Jul 7, 2022

NEWELL, Paul Elwin - Age 75, of Flint, died Thursday, July 7, 2022.  Per his request cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Those desiring may make contributions to a charity of your choice.

Paul was born May 20, 1947 in Lansing, the son of George Fletcher and Vivian (Morey) Newell.  He was a...

Jul 7, 2022

Tabit, Noreen Helen  - Age 73, of  Burton, died July 7, 2022. No services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by  Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Noreen was born July 22, 1948 in Flint. She retired from General Motors after many...

Jul 6, 2022

KOTALIK, Janet Eileen - age 79, of Fenton, died July 6, 2022. Janet was born January 27, 1943 in Petoskey, MI, the daughter of Max and Doris (Weeks) Houck. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Janet loved spending time with her grandchildren and making them root beer floats. She enjoyed crafts, bingo and going to the casino. Surviving...

Jul 6, 2022

BUTZLER, Patricia Louise "Pat" - Age 86, of Swartz Creek, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 4-8 PM and Tuesday from 11 AM...

Jul 5, 2022

Ricardo G. Garza - age 69, of Flint, passed away July 5, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11AM - 1PM Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Flint Eagles, 2149 Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48506

Jul 5, 2022

KENDALL, Betty Ann (Granger) - Age 92, of Linden, passed away July 5, 2022. Private services will be held. Betty was born June 30, 1930 in Goodland, Kansas the daughter of Joy Alvin and Mildred Fern (Nason) Gordanier. She was an active member of the Nazarene church. Betty retired from Fowlerville High School, where she was head cook for...

Jul 5, 2022

DUSENBERY, Steven James - Age 48, of Linden, passed away July 5, 2022. A celebration of his life will be held from 1-4 PM Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Those desiring may make contributions to Life Challenge Ministries, 1230 Dupont St., Flint, MI 48504. Steven was born June 10,...

Jul 4, 2022

Wong, Amy Chuiling  - Age 71, of  Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Quincy, Michigan , died July 4, 2022 in Florida. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,  6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10 am Thursday until the...

Jul 4, 2022

DOTY, Christopher Harold - Age 54, of Corunna formerly of Swartz Creek, died Monday, July 4, 2022.  A service of remembrance will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 25, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Mr. Marc Cavett officiating.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 12:00 PM until...

Jul 2, 2022

HALL, Charles Pleas - Age 78, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Charles obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Pastor Brad Foster officiating.  Burial in St....

Jul 2, 2022

Novak, Scott Jason - Age 49, of  Lapeer, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior, July 2, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Gateway Assembly, 2796 S. Van Dyke Rd. Imlay City, MI 48444. Pastor Jeff Krist and Pastor Dave...