Obituaries

Betty  Ann Talbot

Betty Ann Talbot

Apr 2, 2006

TALBOT, Betty A.  Age 81, of Byron died Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Durand Convalescent Center. Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek with Pastor Jim Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 1...

Eula  -Maedeen- Copeland

Eula -Maedeen- Copeland

Apr 1, 2006

COPELAND,  Eula (Maedeen), age 78, a resident of Burton, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Hurley Medical Center.  Mrs. Copeland was born in Paragould, Arkansas on January 1, 1928.  She has lived in the Flint/Burton area since 1956.  Mrs. Copeland was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and she found time to enjoy knitting and quilting.  Surviving is one...

Keith  Martin Foster

Keith Martin Foster

Mar 29, 2006

FOSTER, Keith Martin - Age 50, of Milwaukee, WI, formerly of Flint, surrounded by his Milwaukee family, he went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 due to complications of a stem cell transplant for bone marrow cancer. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel,...

Rose  M. Okenka

Rose M. Okenka

Mar 28, 2006

OKENKA, Rose M.  Age 84, of Lennon, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Avalon Hospice. A memorial mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, March 31, 2006 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until the time of service at the church. In accordance with...

Julie  Bell Harryman

Julie Bell Harryman

Mar 28, 2006

HARRYMAN, Julie Bell (Olney)  Age 52, of Fenton, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Freedom Center, 2473 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, Pastor James Wiegand and Dr. Kent Olney officiating. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be 1-4 and 6-9 PM Friday at Sharp...

Clarence  H. Crouter

Clarence H. Crouter

Mar 27, 2006

CROUTER, Clarence H., age 86 a lifelong resident of Grand Blanc, died March 27, 2006 at Genesys Hospice Care Center.  Mr. Crouter was born on June 27, 1919 in Grand Blanc the son of Roy and Grace (Cook) Crouter.  He and Evelyn Woodbury were married on December 20, 1946 in Grand Blanc.  She preceded him in death in 1998.  Mr....

Alfred  W. Kent

Alfred W. Kent

Mar 27, 2006

KENT, Alfred W. Al  Age 78, of Grand Blanc, died Monday, March 27, 2006 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, North Palm Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, March 31, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-5 &...

Richard  Lee Thompson

Richard Lee Thompson

Mar 24, 2006

THOMPSON, Richard Lee  Age 61, of Lapeer, formerly of Flint, died Friday, March 24, 2006 at University Hospitals in Ann Arbor. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be...

Kim  Irene Ostrom

Kim Irene Ostrom

Mar 23, 2006

OSTROM, Kim Irene- Age 43, of Fenton, died Thursday March 23, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Monday March 27, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Pastor James Wiegand officiating.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9 PM Saturday and 1-4 and 6-9 PM...

James  Rice Garrett

James Rice Garrett

Mar 21, 2006

GARRETT, James Rice- Age 95, of Linden, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, March 24, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton.  Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris were a military service will be held under the auspices of the...

Margaret  Elizabeth Brown

Margaret Elizabeth Brown

Mar 20, 2006

BROWN, Margaret Elizabeth- Age 92, of Fenton formerly of Harbor Springs, Grosse Pointe and Mt. Clemens, died Monday March 20, 2006 at Crestmont Nursing Care Facility.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, March 24, 2006 at Grace Episcopal Church, 115 S. Main St., Mt. Clemens.  Rev. Ann Bump officiating.  Burial in Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Township.  Margaret was...

Della  M. Ivey

Della M. Ivey

Mar 20, 2006

IVEY, Della M., age 95 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Swartz Creek, died Monday, March 20, 2006 in Mesa.  She was born in Flint on May 7, 1910 the daughter of Curran and Martha (Waterfall) Elms.  She and Clayton S.  Ivey were united in marriage on July 25, 1941 and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1989.  Mrs....

Nellie Pelch

Nellie Pelch

Mar 18, 2006

PELCH,  Nellie , age 89 a resident of Linden, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Fenton Extended Care Center.  Mrs. Pelch  a longtime resident of the area was born  in Missouri on September 11, 1917 the daughter of William and Sellie (Baker) Ladd.  She and Gerald Pelch were married on October 28, 1938 and he preceded her in death on...

Gerald  James Parrish

Gerald James Parrish

Mar 17, 2006

PARRISH, Gerald James 'Jerry' - Age 74, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Rev. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-8 PM Sunday...

Lawrence  Burl Davis,  Sr.

Lawrence Burl Davis, Sr.

Mar 15, 2006

DAVIS, Lawrence Burl, Sr.  Age 61, of Moriarty, NM, formerly of Linden, died March 15, 2006. Funeral Services will be held 5 PM Monday, March 20, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, with military honors following under the auspices of V.F.W. Curtis Wolverton Post 3243 of Fenton. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Sunday,...

Nancy McKenzie

Nancy McKenzie

Mar 15, 2006

McKenzie, Nancy, age 70 of Burton, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Fenton Extended Care Center.  Nancy was born in Rutland, Ohio on March 21, 1935 a daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Bryant) Powers.  She has been a Flint and Burton area resident for many years.  Nancy retired from the Jacobsons Department Store in Birmingham, Michigan after 35 years in...

James  Harold Putnam

James Harold Putnam

Mar 13, 2006

PUTNAM, James Harold, age 75, of Fenton, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at home. Funeral Services will be held 1PM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, with military honors performed under the auspices of Marine Corps League, Flint Detachment #155. Visitation will...

Jeffrey  Howard Applebee

Jeffrey Howard Applebee

Mar 13, 2006

APPLEBEE, Jeffrey Howard- Age 44, of Fenton, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 13, 2006. A private family service has been held. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Judes Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton, MI 48430. Jeffrey was born March 20, 1961 in Flint, the son of Howard and Martha (Garrison) Applebee....

Paul  Arthur Clark,  Sr.

Paul Arthur Clark, Sr.

Mar 12, 2006

CLARK, Paul Arthur, Sr.  age 83, of Swartz Creek was met in Heaven by his Lord , Jesus and beloved wife of 58 years, Erma. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with his grandson, Pastor Dennis Tanner, Jr. and Pastor Carl Halquist co-officiating....

Ervin  J. Kolacheck

Ervin J. Kolacheck

Mar 11, 2006

KOLACHECK, Ervin J.  Age 78, of Swartz Creek, died quietly in his sleep, Saturday, March 11, 2006. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 pm until the time of service. Ervin was born in Swartz Creek...