Roberta Joann O'Hara

Roberta Joann O’Hara - age 84, of Fenton, MI passed away to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday February 22, 2025. Roberta’s journey came to a peaceful end surrounded by her sons. 

Roberta was born on September 19, 1940 in Burns Twp. Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Emily (Shimmin) Robson. She was a 1958 graduate of Galva High School. She spent her youth in and was raised on the family farm in Burns Twp. IL. She married Ronald O’Hara in 1961., who preceded her in death December 31, 2014. She moved to Michigan in 1971 and resided in Fenton for 53 years. Roberta and Ron started NuWeigh a local industrial scale company in 1982 which Roberta worked for throughout her life while managing a parcel of the family farm. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Fenton, Henry County IL. Farm Bureau. 

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Sharp Funeral Home, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via Roberta's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Robbie Carnes officiating. Visitation will be held at funeral home Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will take place at a later date in Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, IL

She was blessed with two sons. Surviving are her children David (Karen) O’Hara of Williamsburg, MI and Timothy (Francette) O’Hara of Macomb, MI. Four grandchildren, Max O’Hara, Olivia O’Hara, Austin O’Hara, Jackson O’Hara. She also leaves behind niece Anne Hathaway, Indianapolis, IN and nephew John (Angela) Hathaway, Galva IL. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mary Hathaway and Doris Friend. 

In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to: The American Lung Association or support your local Farm Stands and Farmers Markets. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.