Obituaries

Jill Denise Pettigrew

Jill Denise Pettigrew

Apr 14, 2025

Jill Denise Pettigrew - Age 73, passed away April 14, 2025. A memorial service will be held 6PM Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 3PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to Bentley Manor #14 or Valley Area Agency on...

Gene "Genie" L. Smethwick

Gene "Genie" L. Smethwick

Apr 14, 2025



Gene L. "Genie" Smethwick, age 80, of Flint, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. A visitation will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, with a funeral service to follow at 3:00 PM, at Sharp Funeral Homes & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Online condolences may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Born February...

Eva Sprague

Eva Sprague

Apr 13, 2025

SPRAGUE - Eva Ann, age 71 of Burton, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. In accordance with Eva's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Eva's Life will be held from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc, Michigan. Memorial contributions...

Lois Ann Tankersley

Lois Ann Tankersley

Apr 13, 2025

Tankersley, Lois Ann - Age 92, of Flint, died April 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, April 22 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Monday April 21; and 10 AM until the time of the funeral Tuesday April 22. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Raquel A. Perez

Raquel A. Perez

Apr 12, 2025

Raquel A. Perez, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, in Flint. Born on November 20, 1963, Raquel was a proud graduate of Carman High School and furthered her education at Ferris State University.

Raquel was a devout Catholic, having been a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Her faith was a guiding force in her life, deeply influencing her values...

Betty Jane LaGuire

Betty Jane LaGuire

Apr 12, 2025

Betty Jane LaGuire - Age 98, of Flint, passed away April 12, 2025. Private services will be held with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Gaines. Those desiring may make a contribution in her memory to Old Newsboys of Flint. Betty was born March 30, 1927 in South Boardman, MI, the daughter of the late William and Florence (Sutton) Feriend. She...

Stephanie Lynn Lewis

Stephanie Lynn Lewis

Apr 12, 2025

Stephanie Lynn "Stevi" Lewis - Age 77, of Fenton, passed away April 12, 2025.

Born on December 9, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, Stephanie was the beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Anna Mae (Nelson) Burley. From an early age, she broke barriers and carved out her own path as one of the first successful female race car drivers, a true...

Donald William Metz

Donald William Metz

Apr 11, 2025

Metz, Donald William - Age 82, of Burton, died April 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via the link on Donald's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com) Visitation will be held 10 AM...

Jerry Lee Carroll

Jerry Lee Carroll

Apr 10, 2025

Carroll, Jerry Lee - Age 82, of Flushing, formerly of Grand Blanc, died April 10, 2025. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.

Jerry was born April 30, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of William L. and Helen (Schenk) Carroll. He graduated from Ben...

Karen Elaine Clement

Karen Elaine Clement

Apr 10, 2025

Karen Elaine Clement - Age 76, passed away April 10, 2025, in Flint. A private service, with interment to take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date, will honor her enduring spirit.

Born on June 28, 1948, in Owosso, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Elaine (Brown) Menerey. She lived fiercely and independently,...

Victor Nick Gasparich

Victor Nick Gasparich

Apr 10, 2025

GASPARICH, Victor Nick - age 75, of Flint, passed away April 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held from 11 AM - 3 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately at Great...

David Franklin Bouschor

David Franklin Bouschor

Apr 8, 2025

Bouschor, David Franklin - Age 61, of Grand Blanc, died April 8, 2025 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Fellowship Baptist Church located at 14046 N. Saginaw Road, Clio, Michigan. The family will receive guests at the church from 11:00 AM Saturday until the time of service. Arrangements...

Janice Marie Watson

Janice Marie Watson

Apr 8, 2025

Watson, Janice Marie - Age 82, of Grand Blanc, died April 8, 2025. A Celebration of life will be held 11 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Wednesday, April 23; and from 10 AM Thursday, April 24 until the time of the service...

Doug Hoffman

Doug Hoffman

Apr 7, 2025

Doug Hoffman - age 73, of Linden, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM Friday, April 11 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Pastor Dawn Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2-8 PM Thursday; and 11 AM...

Richard Matthew "Matt" Bennett

Richard Matthew "Matt" Bennett

Apr 6, 2025

BENNETT, Richard Matthew "Matt" - Age 55, of Swartz Creek, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Matt's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Chad Peck officiating. Visitation...

Sheila M. Lopez

Sheila M. Lopez

Apr 6, 2025

Sheila M. Lopez, age 69, of Flint, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Visitation will be held at 4pm - 8pm on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 1pm on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Sharp Funeral...

William Peter Cesaro

William Peter Cesaro

Apr 6, 2025

CESARO, William Peter - age 87, of Flushing, passed away April 6, 2025. Private services will be held. Interment in Great Lakes National Cemetery. William was born October 7, 1937 the son of Vito and Jennie (Marino) Cesaro. He was a graduate of Flint Technical High School and GMI's Apprentice program. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army National...

Delynn Sue Bolanowski

Delynn Sue Bolanowski

Apr 6, 2025

Delynn Sue Bolanowski, age 67, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Flint, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek and again on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the...

Roger Frank Morris

Roger Frank Morris

Apr 5, 2025

Roger Frank Morris, age 93, of Swartz Creek, formerly of Galesburg, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Swartz Creek, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be announced for a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. 

He was born on December 16, 1931,...

Laura Gemma Realmuto

Laura Gemma Realmuto

Apr 5, 2025

REALMUTO, Laura Gemma – At the remarkable age of 102, Laura Gemma Realmuto of Linden passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation beginning at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 7296 Gale Road, Grand Blanc. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM with...