Obituaries

Arthur "Art" D. Thomas

Arthur "Art" D. Thomas

Jan 2, 2025

Arthur "Art" D. Thomas, age 79, of Mount Pleasant, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held in Spring 2025 at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flushing. Please continue to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to send condolence cards may mail...

Terry Lee Grimes, Jr.

Terry Lee Grimes, Jr.

Jan 2, 2025

Terry Lee Grimes, Jr. (58), resident of Fenton, Michigan, a man of unparalleled devotion and love, passed away suddenly in his home on January 2, 2025, in the arms of his loving wife. Terry was a passionate, loving and devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, brother, family member and loyal friend to many. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00...

Dalal Al Jawhary Nemer

Dalal Al Jawhary Nemer

Jan 1, 2025

NEMER, Dalal Al Jawhary - age 57, of Fenton, formerly of Lebanon, passed away, January 1, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, February 3, 2025 at Swartz Creek Community Church, 7400 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 with Pastor JD Landis officiating. The funeral service will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@sccommunitychurch/streams. Entombment will follow at Sunset Hills...

Kathleen Fern "Katie" Lee

Kathleen Fern "Katie" Lee

Jan 1, 2025

LEE, Kathleen Fern -Age 41, of New Orleans, LA, formerly of Hartland, passed away suddenly on January, 1, 2025. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel. A graveside service will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Michigan Humane Society.

Kathleen was born January 29, 1983 in Pontiac, the daughter of Albert H....

Marlene Camille Zelenka-Freas

Marlene Camille Zelenka-Freas

Jan 1, 2025

ZELENKA-FREAS, Marlene Camille - age 92 of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy Street, Fenton. Pastor Jeff Jaggers officiating. Genesee County Nurses Honor Guard Ceremony will also be held. Visitation will be from 10 AM until the time of...

Patricia Elizabeth Bailey

Patricia Elizabeth Bailey

Jan 1, 2025

BAILEY, Patricia Elizabeth - Age 81, of Fenton, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be announced at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet, 13575 Fenton Road, Fenton, MI 48430. 

Patricia was born December 8, 1943 in Detroit, the daughter...

Jacqueline Ellenor Hower

Jacqueline Ellenor Hower

Dec 31, 2024

HOWER, Jacqueline Ellenor - Age 89, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Jacqueline was born January 12, 1935 in Paw Paw, MI the daughter of Buryl Otis and Audrey June (Hudson) Breed. She was a 1953 graduate of Paw Paw...

Charles "Chuck" E. Rickman Sr.

Charles "Chuck" E. Rickman Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

Charles "Chuck" E. Rickman Sr. age 72, of Bancroft, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Visitation will take place at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Friday, January 10, 2025. Chuck will be laid to rest at Bendle Cemetery in Clayton Township. Online condolences can be shared on his obituary page by visiting; www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Chuck...

Ila Jean Cline

Ila Jean Cline

Dec 31, 2024

Ila Jean Cline, age 91, formerly of Montrose, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024. A memorial service to honor her life will be scheduled for a later date. Born on May 31, 1933, in Flint, Michigan, Ila was the daughter of James Bruce and Ellen A. (Johnson) Persons. A proud graduate of Chesaning High School, she spent the majority...

Jerry Charles Blodgett

Jerry Charles Blodgett

Dec 30, 2024

Jerry C. Blodgett - Age 72, of Whiting, New Jersey, passed away at his home on December 30, 2024. Jerry was born June 12, 1952 in Flint, Michigan the son of Wilma (Burns) and Charlie Blodgett. He enlisted in the Army in 1970 for 2 tours of service. After Fort Knox Boot Camp he was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany, Fort...

James Vincent Lombardi

James Vincent Lombardi

Dec 30, 2024

LOMBARDI, James Vincent - Age 94, of Fenton, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Road, Grosse Pointe Woods at 10:30 AM Friday, January 10, 2025. Msgr. Gary Smetanka, celebrant. Burial in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation will be held at the church from 10...

Marlyn Louise Beechie

Marlyn Louise Beechie

Dec 30, 2024

BEECHIE, Marlyn Louise- Age 88, of Fenton formerly of Saginaw, Brighton and The Villages Florida passed away December 30, 2024. 

Marlyn was born November 27, 1936 in Saginaw, the daughter of Vean and Louise “ Todia” (Momier) Miller. She married Alex J Beechie on May 24, 1958 in Saginaw. Marlyn graduated from Saginaw Arthur Hill in 1954. She was a devout...

Mary Carolyn Cromwell-Cook

Mary Carolyn Cromwell-Cook

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Carolyn Cromwell-Cook (Davis), age 97, of Burton, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in Lapeer. Private arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.

Mary was born on February 9, 1927, in Bay, Arkansas to the late William and Lola (Cherry) Watson. She attended high school in Bay, Arkansas, and was known...

Carolyn Sue Howard

Carolyn Sue Howard

Dec 30, 2024

HOWARD, Carolyn Sue - Age 80, of Burton, passed away December 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1PM Monday, January 6, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Pastor Dale Pattee will officiate. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11AM until the time of service. Carolyn was...

James Joseph Sevick

James Joseph Sevick

Dec 29, 2024

SEVICK, James Joseph - Age 74, of Fenton, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. A celebration of Life service will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Jim's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Caleb Schaewe officiating. Visitation...

Lesley Mae Gray

Lesley Mae Gray

Dec 29, 2024

GRAY, Lesley Mae "Terry" (Burke) - Age 82, of Flint Township, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Terry's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Dan Rhanor officiating....

Denise Marie Ankofski

Denise Marie Ankofski

Dec 29, 2024

ANKOFSKI, Denise Marie - Age 59. From Grand Blanc, Michigan. Denise went to be with the Lord on December 29th, 2024. She spent her early years in Waterford, graduating from Kettering High with honors. She married and had her only child, Alex McComber, whom she adored. With the help of Focus Hope, she was able to fulfill her dream of...

Norman Lang

Norman Lang

Dec 29, 2024

Norman Lang, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away December 29, 2024 at Michigan Veteran Homes in Chesterfield Township, MI. Norman was born January 14, 1948 in Hood River, Oregon, the son of Ernest Theodore and Violet Elizabeth (Harkleroad) Lang. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. serving in Vietnam. He was an active member of the...

James Harley Hutchins II

James Harley Hutchins II

Dec 29, 2024

James Harley Hutchins II, age 80, of Davison, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024. A funeral service will take place at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until the time of service...

Robert Loren Bacon

Robert Loren Bacon

Dec 27, 2024

BACON, Robert Loren - Age 52, passed away December 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Pastor Alexander Haines will officiate. Loren graduated from Byron High School and served two years in the United States Navy. He had been employed by General...