Obituaries

Sep 18, 2006

Maxton, Janice Joyce, age 67, a resident of Milford/Holly for 37 years  died at her home, in the care of her family after a 6 1/2 year battle with breast cancer on Monday, September 18, 2006.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 3:30PM Thursday, September 21, 2006 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, 309 E. Maple, Holly. Fr. Dave Blazek celebrant. Visitation...

Sep 17, 2006

KNOTTS, Malcolm D. (Don), age 73,of Clio died Sunday, September 17, 2006 at Genesys Hospice in Goodrich.  Don was born in Sullivan, Indiana on May 21, 1933 the son of Clarence and Emma M. (Vandergriff) Knotts.  He has been a Swartz Creek resident most of his life.  He and Barbara Mays were married `on June 27, 1953 in Swartz Creek....

Sep 16, 2006

VAN SLYKE,   Sidney, age 68 of Flint, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at home.  He was born in Flint on January 17, 1938 the son of Melvin and Irene (Trevarrow) Van Slyke and has lived in the Flint area all his life.  He and Catherine Stone were married in Flint in 1970.  Mr. Van Slyke was a veteran of the...

Sep 16, 2006

MEDONIS, Raymond Julius- Age 81, of Fenton, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his residence.  Surviving are: Loving wife of 56 years, Theresa; 4 children, Kenneth Peter of Fenton, Kathleen and husband Timothy Szczepanski of Fenton, Michael and wife Susan of New York, Robert and wife Sandie of Tennessee; 16 grandchildren; brother, Edward of Farmington Hills; numerous nieces and nephews....

Sep 16, 2006

SANDS, David Lee -- Age 75, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his residence. Services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Faith Missionary Church, 1327 N. Elms Rd., Flint, Rev. Tom Knight officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service Tuesday at the church. Those desiring...

Sep 16, 2006

GOAD, Makenna Christine - one year old, of Durand, died Saturday, September 16, 2006. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 20 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Pastor Tom Cooper officiating. Interment in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 5-9 PM Tuesday, 9 AM until service time Wednesday. Those desiring...

Sep 16, 2006

VAN SLYKE, Sidney, age 68 of Flint, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at home.  He was born in Flint on January 17, 1938 the son of Melvin and Irene (Trevarrow) Van Slyke and has lived in the Flint area all his life.  He and Catherine Stone were married in Flint in 1970.  Mr. Van Slyke was a veteran of the...

Sep 15, 2006

LENZ,  Herta Ester of Flint, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2006 at Avalon Hospice.  Born December 1, 1923 in Sweden, she was 82.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Herbert; daughter Renate and her husband Terry Smith of Linden; 2 grandchildren, Shawn Smith and Terra Smith.  A private family memorial has been held.  The family would like to...

Sep 15, 2006

Scott, Linda Kay, age 52, of Grand Blanc, died Friday, September 15, 2006 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Services will be held 2PM Tuesday, September 19,2006 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint (just south of Hill Rd.)Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held  Tuesday 11AM until the time of service at...

Sep 14, 2006

HICKS, Daphne Lilian, age 80, of Fenton, died Thursday, September 14, 2006 at home. Funeral Services will be held 11AM Monday, September 18, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd. Fenton. Rev. Michael Mutzelburg officiating. Interment will follow in Tyrone Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held 12-6PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be...

Sep 14, 2006

CASON, Denise Marie (Ward) - Age 49, died peacefully at her home among family and friends on Thursday, September 14 in Flint, Michigan. Cremation has occurred. A family and friends gathering will take place from 6-9 PM Friday, September 22 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Denise was born November 18, 1956 to Gloria...

Sep 14, 2006

Sep 13, 2006

RAINWATER, Earl Franklin - age 79, of Swartz Creek, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Avalon Hospice surrounded by family and loved ones. Funeral services will be held 4 PM Friday, September 15, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Lawrence Gill officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be...

Sep 13, 2006

Sep 13, 2006

DICE, Ruth Emily- Age 81, of Gaines, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, September 18, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Pastor Kenneth Holmes officiating.  Graveside services will be held 2:30 PM Monday at Mt. Morris...

Sep 12, 2006

AMLOTTE, Ivan E. 'Ike'- Age 81, of Flint, died Tuesday September 12, 2006 at Brian's House, Davison.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Friday, September 15, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating.  Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8 PM...

Sep 10, 2006

HAYES, Donald Duane, age 64, of Flint, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 2PM Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint (Just south of Hill Rd.)Visitation will be held 11AM Wednesday until the time of service at the funeral home. Donald was born...

Sep 10, 2006

SKIDMORE, Maynard 'Jake', Jr. - age 77, of Swartz Creek, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at St. Bartholomew Anglican Church, 9252 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Fr. Gene Geromel officiating. Jake was born December 15, 1928 in Flint, the son of Maynard and Dorothy (Worsing)...

Sep 9, 2006

GLOWNEY, Audrey Geraldine, age 87, of Flint, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at home. Visitation will be held 2-9PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Private interment will be Monday at Sunset Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association. Audrey was born...

Sep 9, 2006

DRIFFILL, Jacklyn K., age 61, of Holly, died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at home. Private services have been held. Jacklyn was born May 9, 1945 in Ovid, Michigan the daughter of John and Ygonda (Shuster) Crane. She was loved by her family and will be missed very much. Surviving are her brother, Bob Crane (Elaine) of Owosso; 2 sisters, Linda...