All Obituaries

DeLAND, Robert Ellis "Bob" - Age 86, of Grand Blanc, died Saturday, May 21, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettel officiating (A live stream of the service will be available on Bob's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 PM and Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the time...

OCENASEK, Nancy Carol (Cimbalik) - Age 66, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, May 21, 2022.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek.  Fr. Rudy Papes celebrant.  Burial in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Swartz Creek.  Visitation will be held at the church Wednesday from 10 AM until the time of the Mass.  Those desiring may make contributions to Swartz Creek Food Pantry, 7400 Miller Road, Swartz...

HOPTON, DOROTHY MAE - Age 83 of Flushing, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 28, 2021.  Memorial services will be held 11 AM Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Dorothy Mae Noble was born on January 26, 1938 in Smithville, Ohio to parents Isom Beecher & Tennie (Holland) Noble, Sr.  She grew up in Rittman, OH with brothers Clifford, Clinton, James, Donald, Beecher, and sister Ruth Ann...

GILBERT, Roger B. - Age 83, of Gaines, passed away February 9, 2022. Roger was born June 7, 1938 in Swartz Creek, the son of Richard C. and Helen M. (Tunningley) Gilbert. He married Dona McKeon on July 4, 1959; she preceded him in death on May 16, 2005. Roger was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from General Motors in 1992, after 32 years of service. He was a hard worker and loved tractors, especially John Deere. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (Mark) Webster and Sandra Gilbert...

Ella (Bowers) Hill, age 87, passed away February 4, 2022 at McLaren Hospital, Flint.  She was born September 11, 1934 in Malden, Missouri to Etta (McElyea) and Gilbert Bowers.  Her family moved to Michigan when she was a small child. She grew up in the Flint area, graduating from Mandeville High School in 1953.  Ella married Dale Hill, Sr. on February 6, 1954. She was a dedicated wife and mother. Ella worked at various women’s apparel stores from the 1950s through the...

If you knew Doris Fosgard, you would know that it was God first and then family. "Everything else was less important," said son, Scott Fosgard.  "Yes, she worked hard as a court reporter in Macomb County for 30 years and was the best Mom in the world, but it was her faith that was most important to her.  And, if she knew you, be assured she was praying for you." Fosgard, Doris Maxine- Age 93, of Harrison Township, Mich. passed away Friday, May 20, 2022....

Mark Allen Fortino, a lifelong resident of Swartz Creek, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 20, 2022, after a short illness. He was 62 years-old. Mark was born in Flint October 26, 1959, the youngest child of Robert D. and Dorothy May (nee Marrah) Fortino of Swartz Creek. He was welcomed into the family by his six older siblings, Paul, Teresa, Mary Ann, Robert Thomas, David, and James. He attended St. Mary’s Queen of Angels School in Swartz Creek and graduated in 1974. He graduated...

Shugar, Richard Paul - Age 77, of Grand Blanc, died May 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Richard was born August 21, 1944 in Detroit, the son of William and Josephine (Polonski) Shugar. He is survived by his fiance, Gloria Berlanga; daughter, Debbie (Derrick) Hakim; daughter, Nicole Burnash; grandchildren, Gavin, Justin, Tyson, and Avery; siblings, Phyllis (James) Ross,...

TWARDOWSKI, Linda Jean - age 73, of Flushing, died May 19, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 27, 2022, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI 48473, with Rev. Robert Riggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Thursday and 10 AM - 11 AM Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassion International (www.compassion.com). Linda was born May 8, 1949, in Flint, MI, the...

BEAN, Freda (Stringer), age 88, of Flushing, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 19, 2022 at Wellbridge of Fenton with her family by her side. Graveside Services will be at 2:30 PM Monday, May 23, 2022 at Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Freda was born November 2, 1933 in Eva, Alabama the daughter of Herman and Esther (Kelly) Stringer. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of...