Obituaries

Donna  E. Marwede

Donna E. Marwede

Jan 25, 2007

MARWEDE, Donna E. (Williams), age 87, of Fenton, died Thursday, January 25, 2007 at Genesys Health Park knowingly surrounded by her family. A Memorial Service will be held 12:30PM Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Lake Fenton United Methodist Church, 2581 N. Long Lake Rd., Fenton. Rev. Emerson Arntz and Rev. James Mascow officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30AM...

Eugene  A. Wickman

Eugene A. Wickman

Jan 25, 2007

WICKMAN, Eugene Allen - 76, formerly of Detroit. January 25, 2006. Father of Allen (Teresa) Wickman of MD, Wendy Wickman of NH, Tom (Joyce) Wickman of Byron, Lori (Dan) Palmer of NH. 13 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and brother, Stan (Helen) Wickman of Livonia also survive. Services 11 AM Wednesday, January 31 at Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden....

Diane  D. Benedict

Diane D. Benedict

Jan 23, 2007

BENEDICT,  Diane D., age 46 of Flint, died at Hurley Medical Center on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.  She was born in Flint on September 21, 1960 the daughter of Frank and Deloris (Long) Benedict.  Diane had been a caregiver in home health care.  She was a loving, caring person and is survived by her four children:   Jeremy (Annie), Jodi, Ronda...

Mary  Lou Fletcher

Mary Lou Fletcher

Jan 23, 2007

FLETCHER, Mary Lou, (Chapman) age 72, of Englewood, Florida formerly of Fenton, died Tuesday, January 23, 2007 in Florida. A memorial service will be held 2PM Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Dr. Rev. Michael Burns officiating. The family will receive friends 1PM Saturday until the time of service. Memorial contributions...

Charity  Gale Nordberg

Charity Gale Nordberg

Jan 22, 2007

Nordberg, Charity Gale, age 39 of Burton, died January 22, 2007 at her residence, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 25, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-9 PM and Wednesday from 2-9 PM at the funeral...

David  Wilbur Lavrack

David Wilbur Lavrack

Jan 21, 2007

LAVRACK, David Wilbur- Age 63, of Linden, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Avalon Hospice.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St, Linden. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9 PM Monday and 1-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, those...

Donald  Ray Hart

Donald Ray Hart

Jan 21, 2007

HART, Donald Ray, age 77, of Beaverton, formerly of Flint, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor. A Memorial Service will be held 1PM Friday, January 26, 2007 at the Burton Eagles Club #3814, 3317 E. Bristol Rd., Burton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or American Cancer Society. Don was born July...

Norman  D. McDaniel

Norman D. McDaniel

Jan 21, 2007

McDANIEL, Norman D. - Age 70, of Genesee Twp., died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2PM Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Harold K. Polk officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8PM Monday at the...

Elizabeth Lutz

Elizabeth Lutz

Jan 21, 2007

LUTZ, Elizabeth - Age 90, of Fenton, died Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Holly Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church of Fenton, 503 S. Leroy St., Fenton with Pastor Dale Swihart officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be held 5-8PM Monday, 2-5 and 6-8PM Tuesday...

Dora  A. Frey

Dora A. Frey

Jan 21, 2007

Frey, Dora A. - passed away on Jan. 21, 2007 at Madison Valley Hospital, Ennis Montana.  Dora was born on Sep. 13, 1917, in Flint, Michigan to Frank L. and Mayme M. (Jaynes) Powell.  She was the second of three children.  Her mother died when she was three and her grandmother helped raise her.  During her teen years, she lived...

Gerald Kraus

Gerald Kraus

Jan 20, 2007

KRAUS,  Gerald, age 84 of Mt. Morris, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 20, 2007.  He was born May 5, 1922 in Flint to Max and Rose Kraus.  Gerald and his wife had owned and operated the Fifth Avenue Cleaners and the Pick Durant Valet Shop.  Survivors are his wife Marie; One step-daughtger, Janice and husband Calvin Maxheimer. Four...

Helen Ustaszewski

Helen Ustaszewski

Jan 20, 2007

USTASZEWSKI, Helen - age 92, of Fenton, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Argentine Care Center. Per Helen's wishes anatomical donation has taken place at Michigan State University. Interment of her cremated remains will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. Mrs. Ustaszewski was born May 16, 1914 in Clearfield County, PA, the daughter of August...

Dorothy  May Bailey

Dorothy May Bailey

Jan 19, 2007

BAILEY, Dorothy May- Age 69, of Fenton, died Friday, January 19, 2007 at Genesys Health Park.  A memorial service will be held 6:00 PM Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1227 W. Frances Road, Mt. Morris.  In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the American Red Cross.  Dorothy was born March 5, 1937...

Rita  L. Griggs

Rita L. Griggs

Jan 18, 2007

GRIGGS, Rita L. - Age 93, of Flint, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 22 at Resurrection Reformed Church, 5225 Calkins Road, Flint. Rev. Case Van Kempen officiating. Interment will follow in Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Saturday and Sunday at Sharp...

Robert  David Sprague

Robert David Sprague

Jan 18, 2007

SPRAGUE, Robert David - Age 79, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 22, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-9 PM Saturday...

Barbara  Ellen Mills

Barbara Ellen Mills

Jan 18, 2007

MILLS, Barbara Ellen - Age 75, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, January 18, 2007 at Avalon Hospice. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 22 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8497 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek . Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 1-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel,...

Charles Lewis Hayden 'Bud'

Charles Lewis Hayden 'Bud'

Jan 17, 2007

HAYDEN, Charles Lewis 'Bud' - Age 77 of Swartz Creek, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek with Pastor Ed Emmerling officiating. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Friday and...

Dennie  Rae Jones

Dennie Rae Jones

Jan 16, 2007

JONES, Dennie Rae - Age 55, of Flint/Grand Blanc, died January 16, 2007 in Oakland County. A memorial service will be held 4 PM Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton with Chaplain Ray Smith officiating. Military Honors under the auspices of Fenton VFW Curtis Wolverton Post will follow the service. The...

Marilyn M. Lewis-Baker 'Skip'

Marilyn M. Lewis-Baker 'Skip'

Jan 16, 2007

LEWIS-BAKER, Marilyn M. 'Skip' - Age 62, of Fenton, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Fenton Extended Care Center. Funeral services will be held 2PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton with Pastor James Mascow officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 4-8PM Thursday and 11AM until the time...

David  Alexander Fields

David Alexander Fields

Jan 16, 2007

FIELDS, David Alexander, age 50, of Linden, died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Argentine Care Center. Funeral services will be held 2PM Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Military Honors will be performed under the auspices of Fenton V.F.W. Curtis-Wolverton Post #3243. Visitation will be held 12PM Saturday until time of...