Obituaries

Colleen M. Fontana

Colleen M. Fontana

Sep 26, 2026

Colleen M. Fontana, of Fenton, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Poland. She was 69 years old.

Colleen was born on June 30, 1957, in Detroit, to Charles “Ray” and Doreen (Liberty) Chester. She married N. John Fontana on February 14, 1982, in Las Vegas, and the couple later celebrated their marriage in a church ceremony on June 13, 1986, in...

Virginia Fay Armstrong

Virginia Fay Armstrong

Oct 21, 2026

Armstrong, Virginia - Age 65, of Flint Twp Twp., died October 21, 2026. Memorial services will be held 12pm Saturday November 7, 2026 , at Sharp Funeral Homes, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.. Visitation will be held 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, one hour prior to service. A full obituary to be posted at a later date. 

Jimmie Leo Sprague

Jimmie Leo Sprague

Oct 20, 2026

Sprague, Jimmie Leo - Age 87, of Grand Blanc, passed away October 20, 2026.

Services will be held 11 AM Monday, October 26, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507. Pastor Paul Ytterock officiating.(The service will be live streamed and may be viewed via the link on Mr. Sprague's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhhomes.com)...

Duane Curtis Perry

Duane Curtis Perry

Oct 19, 2026

PERRY, Duane Curtis, age 96, of Novi, passed away on October 19, 2026. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel. A memorial service and interment will take place at Paul Hill Cemetery in St. Paul, IN at a later date. Memorial Contributions in Duane's memory would be appreciated to The Salvation Army.

Duane was born on January 30, 1930,...

Joan Marie Kerner

Joan Marie Kerner

Oct 18, 2026

Joan Marie Kerner (Kontyko) - A devoted wife, loving mother and a respected member of the Linden Community passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026 at the age of 84.

Joanie was born in Flint, Michigan on February 28, 1942. She was the daughter of William Kontyko and Marguerite (Kontyko) Varney. Joan is survived by her loving husband, Michael and three...

Betty Jean Clark

Betty Jean Clark

Oct 17, 2026

Clark , Betty Jean - Age 94, Grand Blanc, passed away October 17, 2026.

Graveside service will be held 1 PM Wednesday October 21, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Michigan.

Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507. Those desiring may make contributions to Holy Family Church. 

Betty was born October 23,...

Craig Martin Pickett

Craig Martin Pickett

Oct 17, 2026

PICKETT, Craig Martin - Age 67, of Linden, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1:30 PM Friday, October 23, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton “The family requests that all guests wear a motorcycle or bicycle jersey.” (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Craig's...

Michael Austin Desgrange

Michael Austin Desgrange

Oct 16, 2026

Michael Austin Desgrange, of Flint, passed away on October 16, 2026, at Hurley Medical Center. He was 54 years old.

Born March 21, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, he was the son of James Michael and Jacqueline (Rust) Desgrange. Michael was a retired law enforcement officer. He was passionate about playing the guitar, was a movie buff especially Marvel movies, but most...

Deacon Gary Arthur Gallagher

Deacon Gary Arthur Gallagher

Oct 16, 2026

GALLAGHER, Deacon Gary Arthur - age 84, of Flint, passed away October 16, 2026 at home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, October 23, 2026 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek with The Most Rev. Earl Boyea celebrant. Interment will follow at Crestwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-8...

John Edward Hart Jr.

John Edward Hart Jr.

Oct 16, 2026

John Edward Hart Jr., age 35, of Burton, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at McLaren Flint.

John was born on July 6, 1991, in Crailsheim, Germany. He graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School in 2010. John worked as a machinist for Montague Manufacturing in Clio. A talented artist, John enjoyed participating in the Enchanted Forest Renaissance Festival in Vassar, where...

David Russell Robinson

David Russell Robinson

Oct 15, 2026

Robinson, David Russell - Age 79, of Linden, passed away October 15, 2026.

Services will be held 11 AM Friday, October 23, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, Michigan 48430, Pastor Wes Morris officiating. The service may be viewed by livestream from a link at Mr. Robinson's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will be held...

Sherry Elaine (Gibson) Wasserman

Sherry Elaine (Gibson) Wasserman

Oct 15, 2026

WASSERMAN, Sherry Elaine (Gibson) - Age 81, of Fenton, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services will take place at this time. Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet, 13575 Fenton Road, Fenton, MI 48430.

Sherry was born March 21, 1945, in Puxico, MO, the daughter of Jules R. and Melva L. (Powell) Gibson. She...

Ronald Edward Morgan

Ronald Edward Morgan

Oct 15, 2026

MORGAN, Ronald Edward - Age 84, of Fenton, passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2026. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (the service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Ronald's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Fr. David Harvey officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery,...

Jason Matthew Taylor

Jason Matthew Taylor

Oct 14, 2026

TAYLOR, Jason Matthew - Age 51, of Linden, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. A private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Those desiring may make contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project.

Jason was born on...

Joanne M. Cormier

Joanne M. Cormier

Oct 14, 2026

CORMIER, Joanne M.- age 93, of Fenton, passed away on October 14, 2026. Her Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Deacon Ron Kenney Officiating. Visitation 11:00 AM Tuesday until the time of Service. Committal Service 1:30 PM Tuesday at Great Lakes National...

Lillian Youmans

Lillian Youmans

Oct 14, 2026

Youmans, Lillian - Age 84, of Linden, passed away October 14, 2026. Lillian and her husband Chester will be together at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road., Holly, Michigan 48442 at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.

Lillian was born January 9, 1942 in Ransom,...

Floyd Lee Jackson

Floyd Lee Jackson

Oct 14, 2026

Floyd Lee Jackson, aged 78 passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026 surrounded by his wife, loved ones, and her best friend of 46 years.

He was a very devoted husband to his wife Cathy of 27 years, and a loving step-father to Gordan (Rusty) and Hila Hopson. He will be dearly missed by his brothers Ken and Gene and his...

Nancy Jo Corliss

Nancy Jo Corliss

Oct 14, 2026

Nancy Jo Corliss, age 83, of Flushing, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial following at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November...

Richard Edwin Sidam

Richard Edwin Sidam

Oct 14, 2026

Richard Edwin Sidam, of Mount Morris, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his residence. He was 76 years old.

Born December 21, 1949, in Flushing, he was the son of Arthur and Mildred (Hanes) Sidam. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and retired from General Motors where he worked in assembly. He ran cross country...

Daniel Kent St. Cin

Daniel Kent St. Cin

Oct 13, 2026

St. Cin, Daniel Kent - Age 61, of Flushing, died October 13, 2026. A memorial service will be held 2:30 PM Friday, November 6, 2026 at West Court Street Church of God, 2920 W Court St, Flint, MI 48503. Visitation will be held 1 PM until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may...