Obituaries

Silvio Marchesi

Silvio Marchesi

Apr 13, 2026

Silvio Marchesi, age 88, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 13, 2026.

Silvio was born on April 30, 1937, in Vestone, Brescia, Italy. He was seventh of 11 children born to Angela and Domenico Marchesi He came to the United States in 1951 and was drafted into the US Army in 1960....

Ronald Martin Chittick

Ronald Martin Chittick

Apr 13, 2026

CHITTICK, Ronald Martin - Age 71, of Montrose, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed below Ronald's obituary). Pastor Scott Murdock officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will...

George M. Nemes

George M. Nemes

Apr 13, 2026

George M. Nemes, age 80, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. Visitation will be held at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek, Michigan, George will be laid to rest with Military Honors at...

Garth Charles O'Mara

Garth Charles O'Mara

Apr 12, 2026



O'Mara, Garth Charles - Age 85, of Grand Blanc, died April 12, 2026.

Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.

Garth was born December 2, 1940 in Palms, Michigan, the son of Thomas Joseph O'Mara and Josephine Isabell (Erard) O'Mara. He married Sandra Schumacher on April 4, 1964 in Ruth, Michigan.

He owned and operated...

Gary Leroy Fetterhoff

Gary Leroy Fetterhoff

Apr 12, 2026

Fetterhoff, Gary Leroy - Age 85, of Battle Creek, formerly of Linden passed away April 12, 2026. Visitation will be held 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad Street, Linden, MI 48451. A Moment of Remembrance will be held at 6 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu...

Jose Luis Flores

Jose Luis Flores

Apr 11, 2026

Flores, Jose Luis - Age 71, of Swartz Creek, passed away April 11, 2026. Private Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.Jose was born November 13, 1954 in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, the son of Cliserio Flores and Gudelia (Sanchez) Flores. He retired from General Motors following 31 years. He married...

Brian Michael Basch

Brian Michael Basch

Apr 11, 2026

Brian Michael Basch, 56 of Fenton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Bessette) Basch, with whom he shared 29 wonderful and adventurous years of marriage. Their relationship is a testament to their devotion to learn, grow, and laugh with each other.

Born in Livonia, MI, Brian was the son...

Gene Raymond Carpenter

Gene Raymond Carpenter

Apr 11, 2026

Gene Raymond Carpenter, age 88 of Flint Township, went to be with the Lord, with his family by his side, on April 11, 2026. A Celebration of Gene's Life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 20, 2026 at the Trinity Assembly of God located at 4363 Mt. Morris Road, Mt. Morris, Michigan 48458 with Pastors Bill Christensen and...

Virginia "Jenny" M. Ingweiller

Virginia "Jenny" M. Ingweiller

Apr 11, 2026

Virginia "Jenny" M. Ingweiller, age 72, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at McLaren Flint. Visitation will take place from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions in Jenny's name to the Arbor Day Foundation.

Jenny...

Marion T. Martin

Marion T. Martin

Apr 11, 2026

Marion T. Martin, age 96, life long resident of Fenton, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Visitation will be held at 12pm until the time of the Funeral Mass at 1pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at St. John Chapel of the Holy Innocents, 600 N. Adelaide Street in Fenton, Michigan. Marion will be laid to rest at St....

Philip "Barry" Boyd

Philip "Barry" Boyd

Apr 11, 2026

Philip “Barry” Boyd, 83, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, surrounded by his loving family, after a six-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Barry was born on December 30, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, to Henry and Helen Boyd.Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home in Swartz Creek, with a Knights...

Ronald George Strickland

Ronald George Strickland

Apr 10, 2026

Ronald George Strickland, age 84, passed away at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, Michigan on April 10, 2026. According to his wishes, he will be cremated. A committal service will take place at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Ronald was born on May 29, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of George...

Grace Dagmer (Hillstrom) Dawson

Grace Dagmer (Hillstrom) Dawson

Apr 10, 2026

Dawson, Grace Dagmer (Hillstrom) – age 88, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Granger, Indiana, passed away April 10, 2026. A Committal Gathering will be held for the immediate family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.

Grace was born August 23,1937 in Spooner, Wisconsin the daughter of Hugo and Lempi (Anderson) Hillstrom....

June Eve Rogers

June Eve Rogers

Apr 10, 2026

Rogers, June Eve - Age 92, of Grand Blanc, passed away April 10, 2026. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Wednesday. June was born on June 4, 1933, in Highland Park,...

George Pershing Carlson, Jr.

George Pershing Carlson, Jr.

Apr 10, 2026

Carlson, George Pershing, Jr. - Age 84, of Flint, passed away April 10, 2026. No services will be held and in lieu of flowers; contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org) in George's memory. George was born October 23, 1941, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the son of George and Lyla (Humphrey) Carlson, Sr. George graduated from Grand Blanc...

Stacey Lynn Kimball

Stacey Lynn Kimball

Apr 10, 2026

Stacey Lynn Kimball - Age 59, of Burton, passed away April 10, 2026. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Stacey was born May 20, 1966 in Flint, the daughter of Lyle and Jerrie (Tippin) Fish. Stacey loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Aaron (Megan) Kimball and...

Roger William Courtland

Roger William Courtland

Apr 10, 2026

Roger William Courtland, 78, of Ludington, MI, passed away peacefully April 10, 2026, surrounded by all of his children who love him dearly. Roger was born March 6, 1948 in Scottville, Mi. Growing up on the family farm, Roger worked hard and came to love the outdoors. Following high school, he served as State Treasurer for the FFA (Future Farmers...

Richard "Rick" A. Burgess

Richard "Rick" A. Burgess

Apr 9, 2026



Richard "Rick" Allen Burgess, 60, of Burton, MI passed away Thursday, April 9th surrounded by family. The family will be holding a viewing on Thursday, April 16th from 4 PM to 8 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek with a burial service taking place at Albert Township Cemetery in Lewiston, MI...

Theresa Ann Harrison

Theresa Ann Harrison

Apr 9, 2026

Theresa Ann Harrison (Nowakowski)- Age 78, of Fenton, passed away April 9, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Chapel of the Holy Innocents at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 22 at Sharp Funeral Homes,...

Donald Paul Tavarozzi

Donald Paul Tavarozzi

Apr 9, 2026

Donald Paul Tavarozzi, age 71, of Linden, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad Street, Linden. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Donald’s...