Obituaries

Sep 24, 2004

SHIPLETT, Luella M. (Carnes)  Age 72, passed away on September 24, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Luella was born on March 30, 1932 in Flint, MI to Elmer and Leslie Carnes. She graduated in 1950 from Linden High School and was a legal secretary for many years. She also worked for TransAmerica and CNA Insurance Companies, retiring in 1994. Luella...

Sep 23, 2004

PUROLA, Juanita Belle  Age 92, formerly of Redford. Died September 23, 2004. Beloved mother of Kristine (Geoffrey) Bryant of Elk Rapids, Paul Purola of Belleville, David (Cindy) Purola of Commerce. 6 grandchildren; 5 brothers; several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Bruno W. Purola in 1998, a sister and brother. Private family services...

Sep 22, 2004

COLLETT, Margaret Ann Peggy  Age 84, of Fenton, died September 22, 2004 at her daughter Judys residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, September 25, 2004 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to St....

Sep 21, 2004

Sep 18, 2004

ROUSE, Jay William  Age 68, of Flint, died September 18, 2004 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to the Jay William Rouse...

Sep 18, 2004

HICKS, Anna Constance (Petroskey) - Age 91, of Flint, died September 18, 2004. Private services were held. Anna was born September 22, 1912 in Cedar, MI, the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Surdyk) Petroskey. She had resided in Flint most of her life. She was married to Dallas Sterling Hicks in 1930 in Flint; he preceded her in death in...

Sep 16, 2004

MURRAY, Naomi Ruth Walton  Age 72, of Grand Blanc, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Services will be held 4 PM Sunday, September 19, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church of Flint, 746 S. Saginaw St., Dr. Jerry Pitman will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers,...

Sep 15, 2004

MAYNARD, Kathleen  Age 83, of Fenton, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Private services were held. Interment was held at Colwell Cemetery, Tyrone Twp. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Hartland Senior Center, 9525 Highland Rd., Howell, MI 48843. Mrs. Maynard was born April 18, 1921, the daughter of Charlie and Easter...

Sep 12, 2004

WARDWELL, Larry Lowell  Age 68, of Swartz Creek, died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Pastor Goodman Cox will officiate. Interment will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Tuesday,...

Sep 12, 2004

ROGERS, Richard Whitney  Age 59, of Fenton, died Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date at St. Jude Episcopal Church in Fenton. Mr. Rogers was born November 9, 1944 in Danbury, CT, the son of Carl A.W. and Annabelle L. (Taylor) Rogers. He married Sharon Chichester on...

Sep 11, 2004

FRITSCH, Louise Winifred  Age 75, of Fenton/Holly, died Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Ms. Fritsch was born July 29, 1929 in Brighton,...

Sep 9, 2004

SCHUPP, Carl Robert - Age 82, of Fenton, died September 9, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. There will be no services held. Mr. Schupp was born December 2, 1921 in Dennison, Ohio, the son of Oliver and Ethel (Bartholow) Schupp. He had resided in Fenton since 1980 coming from Swartz Creek. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving...

Sep 9, 2004

ARNESON, Kenneth Harold - Age 72, of Oscoda, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 at his residence.  Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Monday, September 13, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Rev. Ernest W. Hautala, Jr. officiating, and where a military service will be held under the auspices of Fenton VFW Curtis-Wolverton Post 3243....

Sep 9, 2004

MORGAN, Russell James - Age 72, of Fenton, died Thursday, September 9, 2004 in Davison. Funeral service will be held 11AM Monday, September 13, 2004 at the Howell Church of the Nazarene, 415 McCarthy, Howell, MI, Pastor Ronald Sharpe Jr. and Pastor Jon Jaymes officiating. Burial in Parshallville Cemetery in Parshallville. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton...

Sep 8, 2004

DELEHANTY, Patrick  Age 48, of Holly, formerly of Linden, died September 8, 2004 at his residence. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 12 Noon Saturday, September 11, 2004 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment in St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden...

Sep 8, 2004

LEECE, Edward Otis  Age 86, of Lake Fenton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at his residence. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Sunday, September 12, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers donations...

Sep 7, 2004

RIUTTA, Jean Marie  Age 95, of Flushing, died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Avalon Hospice. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Monday, September 13, 2004 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2415 Bagley St., Flint with Fr. Douglas Osborn celebrant. The family will receive friends from 4-9 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller...

Sep 7, 2004

GABERA, Raymond Joseph  Age 36, of Swartz Creek, formerly of Grand Blanc died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at his residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, September 10, 2004 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. Interment will be held at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 PM Thursday at...

Sep 7, 2004

KERR, John A.  Age 81, of Hulbert, MI died Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at his residence. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, September 13, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Pastor Tim Speckman officiating. Interment will be held at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM...

Sep 6, 2004

HEIL, Valeeta (Hudgens) - Age 84, of Fenton, formerly of Birmingham, died Monday, September 6, 2004 at Genesys Health Park. Services will be held 1 PM Thursday, September 9, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-9 PM Wednesday and from 10 AM until the time of service Thursday....