Obituaries

Harold A. Marks, Jr.

Harold A. Marks, Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Harold A. (Buddy) Marks Jr. - age 93 of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital in Grand Blanc. Harold was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Harold is survived by his wife Janet Warren, his children Thomas (Rebecca) Marks, Dr. Steven (Kelly) Marks, Michael Marks, and Catherine (Jack)...

Doris Evalean Krieger

Doris Evalean Krieger

Feb 20, 2025

KRIEGER, Doris Evalean - of Fenton, Michigan, loving mother and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 89. 

Doris was born October 18, 1935, in Lincoln County, West Virginia, daughter of the late Willie Bell and Eva Tye Bell. She grew up in the rural mountains of Hamlin, WV, as one of ten children, the...

Bernard Jared Meader Jr.

Bernard Jared Meader Jr.

Feb 20, 2025

Meader, Bernard Jared Jr. - Age 70, of Flint, died February 20, 2025. A committal service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, March 7, 2025 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

Bernard was born April 29, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Bernard Jared...

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson

Feb 20, 2025

Windford "Win" E. Hutcheson, age 92, of Fenton and Ormond Beach FL, entered into the presence of our Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Visitation will be held at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 1pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Win will...

Kenneth Allen Carpenter

Kenneth Allen Carpenter

Feb 20, 2025

CARPENTER, Kenneth Allen - Age 84, of Flushing, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 25, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed at can be viewed via Kenneth's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jeffrey Glover officiating. Visitation will be held at the...

Mary Elan Dillman

Mary Elan Dillman

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Elan Dillman - Age 78, of Brighton, passed away February 19, 2025. Mary was born April 8, 1946 in Durand, the daughter of the late Donald and Berdena (Smith) McCallum. She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Tina and husband Jim Pleshakov; grandsons, Matthew and Joseph; sister, Betty and husband Jim Cooper; brother,...

Mary Imogene (Jones) Wright

Mary Imogene (Jones) Wright

Feb 19, 2025

Wright, Mary Imogene (Jones) - Age 75, of Flint, died February 19, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Mary was born January 4, 1950 in Lapeer, the daughter of John Frank and Ruth Imogene (Brewer) Jones. She married Lawrence Wright on...

Mary Ann Sloan

Mary Ann Sloan

Feb 18, 2025

Mary Ann Sloan - Age 70, of Linden, passed away February 18, 2025. Services will be held 2PM Friday, March 14, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Deacon Ron Kenney will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11AM until the time of service. A private burial will be held at St. John Cemetery,...

Reynaldo DeLeon

Reynaldo DeLeon

Feb 18, 2025

DeLEON, Reynaldo - Age 80, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Monday, February 24, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Reynaldo's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation...

Gladys Pauline Parker

Gladys Pauline Parker

Feb 17, 2025

PARKER, Gladys Pauline - Age 75, of Ortonville, formerly of Flint, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Gladys was born December 17, 1949, in Fort Wayne, IN the daughter of Walter and Eva (Smith) Zimmerman. 

Gladys graduated from Flint Northern High School in 1968. She married...

Barbara Anne Burtch

Barbara Anne Burtch

Feb 17, 2025

Barbara Anne Burtch (Kuhn) was born on November 17, 1933, in Beaver Falls, PA. Her father was Samuel Kenneth Kuhn, and her mother was Norma Darrow Kuhn (Lindner). 

They soon moved to Michigan where Barbara spent most of her life. She graduated from Hartland High in 1952. She then enrolled at Michigan State University where she graduated in 1957 with a...

Paul William Vert

Paul William Vert

Feb 17, 2025



VERT, Paul William - Age 71, of Flushing, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, after a lengthy struggle with ALS. A service to celebrate Paul's life will be held 4:00 PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Paul's obituary...

Henrietta Ivah Taylor

Henrietta Ivah Taylor

Feb 17, 2025

Taylor, Henrietta Ivah - Age 96, of Grand Blanc, died February 17, 2025. A private family gathering will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Those desiring may make contributions to Humane Society of Genesee County. Henrietta was born April 9, 1928 in Dearborn, the daughter of Henry and Ivah (Long)...

Natasha Lynn Derrick

Natasha Lynn Derrick

Feb 17, 2025

DERRICK, Natasha Lynn - Age 40, of Linden, passed away February 17, 2025. A memorial service will be held 2PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. The family will receive friends from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the family c/o Sharp Funeral Homes. Natasha...

Carolyn Ann McManama

Carolyn Ann McManama

Feb 17, 2025

McManama, Carolyn Ann - age 87, of Flushing, passed away February 17, 2025. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to WCMU Public Television (www.wcmu.org/television/) or the Alliance for the Great Lakes (www.greatlakes.org). Carolyn was born December 19, 1937 in Flint, the daughter of Ernest and Celia (Bakkala) Ivey. She married Jerry...

Hilma Mae Donahue

Hilma Mae Donahue

Feb 17, 2025

Hilma Mae Donahue, age 95, of Flint, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Flushing, Michigan. Hilma was born in Joliet, IL, on April 3, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Violet (Peterson) Donahue. Hilma took great pride in her Swedish heritage and cultural traditions. A lifelong resident of Flint, Hilma was a devoted member of St....

John Tenbusch

John Tenbusch

Feb 16, 2025

TENBUSCH, John David - age 61 of Swartz Creek, passed away on February 16, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

John was born on November 29, 1963 in Flint, Michigan to Kenneth Alfred and Viola Marie (Essenmacher) Tenbusch. He graduated from Flushing High School and eventually built his own house, taught...

Nancy Zentz

Nancy Zentz

Feb 16, 2025

Zentz, Nancy - Age 75, of Owosso, embarked on her heavenly journey February 16th, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date with friends and family. Nancy was a gifted pianist, gardener, and animal lover who inspired countless lives. She adored children and nurtured young minds as a kindergarten teacher for many years. Nancy grew...

Larry Earl Shafer

Larry Earl Shafer

Feb 16, 2025

SHAFER, Larry Earl - Age 85, of Gallatin, TN, formerly of Fenton, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Larry's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Lakeview Cemetery,...

Robert "Bob" H. White

Robert "Bob" H. White

Feb 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" White, age 93, of Flushing, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 5pm-7pm at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Visitation will resume the following day on Saturday, February 22, 2025,...