Obituaries

Diana Lee Stephens

Diana Lee Stephens

Nov 5, 2026

Stephens, Diana Lee - age 76 of Burton, passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on November 5, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of life gathering will be announced and held at a future date..

Diana was born on June 26, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to the late Thomas...

Earl Dean "Sam" Vanderford

Earl Dean "Sam" Vanderford

Nov 5, 2026

Vanderford, Earl Dean "Sam"- Age 89, of Grand Blanc, passed away November 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2026 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Burial will follow in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Randy Michael Maksymowski

Randy Michael Maksymowski

Nov 5, 2026

Randy Michael Maksymowski, of Fenton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the age of 63.

Randy was born on November 4, 1963, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Ronald and Kathleen (Whalen) Maksymowski. He was a proud graduate of Fenton High School and spent many years working as an electrician, taking pride in his work and the life he...

Michelle Cathaleen Thompson

Michelle Cathaleen Thompson

Nov 5, 2026

Thompson, Michelle Cathaleen - Age 45, of Flint, formerly of Montrose, passed away November 5, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Michelle was born November 22, 1980 at St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, the daughter of Diane Grim and Phillip (Jim) Thompson. Michelle became a mother for the 1st...

Clara Ella Moyer

Clara Ella Moyer

Nov 4, 2026

MOYER, Clara Ella - Age 93, of Flint Township, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Cremation has taken place. A memorial gathering and dinner will be held from 3-7 PM Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the Swartz Creek V.F.W., 3131 Elms Road, Swartz Creek.

Clara was born March 6, 1933, in Saginaw, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Phillips) Trowbridge. She...

Bruce Lee Jennings

Bruce Lee Jennings

Nov 3, 2026

Bruce Lee Jennings, age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. A graveside service with military honors will take place at 12:30 PM, Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Those desiring may direct memorial contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church, 8497 Miller Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473.

Bruce was born on October 18, 1939,...

Janet Morse Reed

Janet Morse Reed

Nov 3, 2026

Janet Morse Reed, age 83, of Linden, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2026.

Janet was born on March 28, 1943, in Durand, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde A. and Dorothy M. (Lester) Robinson and lived in Linden most of her life.

Janet enjoyed a successful career with Creative Foam, where she worked for 27 years before her retirement. Janet found joy...

Sherry Ann Strom

Sherry Ann Strom

Nov 3, 2026

STROM, Sherry Ann-age 63, of Clio, passed away on November 3, 2026 after a 10-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life service will take place at a later date. Cremation Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes-Fenton Chapel. Memorial Contributions in Sherry's memory would be appreciated to Amazing Grace Animal Shelter 3365 W, Freeland Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604.

Sherry was born...

Stephen Millar Withey

Stephen Millar Withey

Nov 3, 2026

Withey, Stephen Millar- Age 66, of Gladwin, died November 3, 2026. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan 48507.

Stephen was born November 17, 1959 in Bay City, Michigan , the son of Robert James Withey and Barbara (Millar) Withey. He was a graduate of TL Handy High School in Bay...

Karen Lee Schroeder

Karen Lee Schroeder

Nov 2, 2026

Schroeder, Karen Lee – Age 83, of Tyrone Township, passed away November 2, 2026.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Road, Howell. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM and 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2026, at Sharp...

Mitsuru Kobayashi

Mitsuru Kobayashi

Nov 2, 2026

Mitsuru Kobayashi of Fenton, Michigan, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born November 5, 1944, in Hiroshima, Japan, Mitsuru grew up there, earned his bachelor’s degree, and married the love of his life, Naomi (Nishie) Kobayashi on April 24, 1968. They welcomed two children, Megumi and Tatsuya, before making their home in the United States....

Carol Ann Wyman

Carol Ann Wyman

Nov 2, 2026

Wyman, Carol Ann - Age 75, of Fenton Twp, passed away November 2, 2026. Care has been entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, where cremation has taken place. Those desiring may make contributions to The Alzheimer's Association. Carol was born July 30, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon and Clarabelle (Langdon)...

Jeannine Kay Persails

Jeannine Kay Persails

Nov 1, 2026

After years of enduring Alzheimer’s with strength and grace, Jeannine Kay Persails, 85, passed away peacefully on November 1st, reunited at last with her loving husband, Leo F. Persails. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9450 Duffield Road, Gaines, MI 48436, with Fr. Arockiyasamy Santhiyagu as celebrant....

Imogene "Jean" Rutledge

Imogene "Jean" Rutledge

Nov 1, 2026

Rutledge, Imogene "Jean" (Austin) - age 93 of Burton, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private celebration of her life will be held. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jean to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or the Tunnel To...

Floyd Gerald Frank

Floyd Gerald Frank

Nov 1, 2026

Frank, Floyd Gerald - age 91 of Burton, passed away on November 1, 2026. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and Floyd and his wife, Anna, will be privately laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan in the Spring of 2027. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Floyd...

Betty Jane Johnson

Betty Jane Johnson

Nov 1, 2026

Johnson, Betty J.

Age 98, died Sunday November 1, 2026, at Courtyard Manor, Swartz Creek. A viewing will be held on Thursday, November 5 from 3:00-7:00pm at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel. A private funeral will be held at Flint Memorial Park on Friday November 6, 2026. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church...

Curtis Lamar Taylor

Curtis Lamar Taylor

Nov 1, 2026

TAYLOR, Curtis Lamar - Age 88, of Gaines, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.

Curtis was born January 1, 1938 in Flint, the son of Marvin and Lena (Allyson) Taylor. He was a 1956 graduate of Flint Central High School; and he...

Barbara Jean Ruff

Barbara Jean Ruff

Oct 31, 2026

Barbara Jean Ruff, 91, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A woman with a heart as big as her personality, Barbara filled her years with love, laughter, music and unwavering faith.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM Friday, November 6, 2026 until the time of service at 11:30 AM at the Sharp Funeral Home...

Nancy Jean Thompson-Parkin

Nancy Jean Thompson-Parkin

Oct 31, 2026

Nancy Jean Thompson-Parkin, of Swartz Creek, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Divine Care Living in Perry. She was 81 years old.

Born July 16, 1945, in Flint, she was the daughter of Russell Otto and Ruby June (Thompson) Thompson. Nancy was a 1963 graduate of Swartz Creek High School. She retired in 1995 from General Motors where she worked...

David C. Francisco

David C. Francisco

Oct 30, 2026

Francisco, David C. – There’s a joyful gathering in heaven right now! After his long, full life, Dave would want his family and friends to find comfort in this. Dave passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026 at age 94.

Born in Grand Rapids on June 3, 1932, Dave was the son of Morgan and Emma (Boughton) Francisco. He married Janice...