Obituaries

Feb 12, 2023

YANG, Wesley Zoo - Age 51, of Pontiac, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Monday, March 6, 2023 at the Hmong Heritage Hall, G4138 Corunna Road, Flint.  Burial in Perry Mount Park Cemetery in Pontiac.  Visitation will be held at the Hmong Heritage Hall Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 8 AM -...

Feb 12, 2023

Robert Joseph Stratton joined our Heavenly Father on February 12, 2023. Robert, or “Joe” as everyone knew him, was surrounded by his loving family when he peacefully passed after a courageous fight with cancer. He led a life of complete devotion and unending love to his entire family. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated 11:00 AM Saturday, February 18,...

Feb 12, 2023

Polasek, James Robert - Age 59, of Grand Rapids, died February 12, 2023 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Private funeral services will be held with interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Swartz Creek. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel,  8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

James was born November 26, 1963 in...

Feb 12, 2023

FITTANTE, Pete Rosairio - age 89, of Lennon, died February 12, 2023.  Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (the service will be live streamed on his obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Rev. Jason Dover officiating. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM...

Feb 11, 2023

HOFBAUER, Trudy - Age 89, of Swartz Creek, passed away February 11, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Rd., Swartz Creek. Fr. Louis Ekka Celebrant. Visitation will be held 3-7 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek...

Feb 10, 2023

CRANE, Thomas Patrick "Tom" - Age 88, of Grand Blanc, passed away, Friday, February 10, 2023. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Tom was born December 25, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Peggy...

Feb 10, 2023

Holland , Lillian  Marie - Age 71, of Owosso, died February 10, 2023. No services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Lillian was born October 3, 1951 in Owosso, the daughter of John and Frances (Smith) Albring. She was a graduate of Owosso High School. She...

Feb 10, 2023

NOWOSIELSKI, Rodney Drake - Age 68, of Swartz Creek, passed away February 10, 2023. Cremation arrangements provided by Sharps Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek. Interment will take please at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly in the Spring.

Rodney was born September 6, 1954 in Flint, the son of Joseph and Ione H....

Feb 9, 2023

Staab, Alice Faye- Age 72, of Grand Blanc, died February 9, 2023. Services will be held Friday, February 17, at 12PM at Jubilee Life Church of God in Christ, 1393 East Maple, Burton with Bishop Charles Johnson III officiating. Services will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center,...

Feb 9, 2023

RIEGLE, John Louis Jr. - age 83, of Flint Township, died Thursday, February 9, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Anthony Strouse at 12 pm Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 706 Beach Street, Flint. Interment at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-8 pm Friday, February 17 at Sharp Funeral...

Feb 9, 2023

Wilton, Julie Ann - Age 62, of Grand Blanc, died February 9, 2023. Services will be held 3 PM, Saturday, March 4 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand Blanc. Visitation will be held 1-3 PM Saturday March 4. Julie was born January 22, 1961, in Lansing, the daughter of Rolland and Nancy (Diedrich) Capp....

Feb 9, 2023

HAMILTON-Helsius, Carol Ann - Age 59, of Burton , passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023.  Per Carol's request cremation has taken place and a service will be announced at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529 or Bristol Road Church of Christ, 1315 Bristol Road, Flint, MI...

Feb 8, 2023

Jack Wesley Thor perished on February 8, 2023 while saving the lives of all aboard a capsized catamaran in the Adriatic Sea including one small kitten. Or so he possibly believed in his mind upon his death. As someone with an incredible sense of comedic timing and self-deprecating wit that was ravaged by the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, he...

Feb 8, 2023

Alexander "Ollie" Schimpf, age 92, of Flushing, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 starting at 9:30 AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM at Faith Missionary Church, 1327 Elms Road in Flint. Inurnment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan for...

Feb 7, 2023

LaPointe, Ella Mae - age 67 of Fenton, died February 7, 2023. A memorial service will be held later. Ella was born December 29, 1955, in Flint, the daughter of Clarence Milton and Alberta (Wolverton) LaPointe. She was a wonderful and loving caregiver to many working with Alzheimer and dementia patients. Ella enjoyed life and loved spending time with...

Feb 7, 2023

LaDuke, Sharon Lynn - Age 75, of Burton, died February 7, 2023. Funeral mass will be held 11 AM Monday, February 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 5199 Richfield Rd. Flint, Fr. Denis Spitzley celebrant. Visitation will be held 10 AM Monday, February 13 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Those desiring may make contributions to the family. Arrangements provided by...

Feb 7, 2023

Bernard "Bud" E. Bickell, age 91, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Graveside Services & Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Pastor  Dave Boillat officiating.  The family asks that you continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time....

Feb 6, 2023

SHOUP, Carol Joy (Barker) - age 86 of Fenton, died February 6, 2023. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, February 10, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St. Fenton, MI 48430 with Rev. Fr. Robert Copeland celebrant. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton...

Feb 6, 2023

Isaac, Marilyn Jean - Age 94, of  Livonia, passed away February 6, 2023. A private family service will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton.

Marilyn was born March 12, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Thomas Naylor and Minerva "Minnie" (Ruffert) Naylor. She married Russell...

Feb 6, 2023

Byars, Jeffrey Douglas - Age 59, of Burton, died February 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Thursday, February 16 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc, Jace Wagstaff officiating. Visitation will be held 11 AM until the time of the service Thursday Februray 16. A live stream of the funeral service...