Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Steven James Schaeffer, age 79, of Swartz Creek passed peacefully at home on Thursday, December 15, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, from 3PM-7 PM at Sharp Funeral Home, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Online condolences can be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steve’s...

Dec 15, 2022

Jedynak, Suzanne Marie - Age 77, of Ortonville, died peacefully at home on December 15, 2022. Survived by her son Stephen;  her grandchildren, Henry and Constance (CJ);  her sisters Judith and Ann;  and many nieces and nephews; as well as her wonderful dog Cozy. Suzanne was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She was loved by many, as...

Dec 14, 2022

BERRY, Freda Mae - Age 87, of Flint, passed away in her home, Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  Per Freda's request cremation has taken place and a private family memorial will be held at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions in Freda's name to the Genesee County Humane Society.

Freda was born March 24, 1935 in...

Dec 14, 2022

GRUBBS, Lillian - Age 87, of Rankin, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live stream of the service will be available on Lillian's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Visitation will be held at the funeral home...

Dec 14, 2022

Westrate, Brian E. - Age 84, Grand Blanc, died December 14, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1PM Sunday December 18 at Sharp Funeral Homes,  Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, John Short (Brian's son-in-law) officiating. (A live stream of the funeral service will be available at Brian's page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. )  Visitation will be 12 Noon until...

Dec 12, 2022

Blanchett, Valerie Mae - Age 37, of Grand Blanc, died December 12, 2022. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, December 15 at St. Mary Magdalene Orthodox Church 2439 S. Long Lake Rd. Father Gabriel Bilas officiating.  Visitation will  be held 10 AM Thursday at the church until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Dec 12, 2022

KOSA, Matthew Stephen - Age 47, of Flushing, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, December 16, 2022 at Flushing Cemetery.  Pastor Bonnie Wood officiating.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association.

Matthew was born June 5, 1975 in Flint, the son of Lawrence William and Stephanie...

Dec 12, 2022

HEIT, Marjorie Kay - Age 84, of Flint, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc (A live Stream of the service will be available on Marjorie's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jason Crum officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from...

Dec 12, 2022

CHALTRAW, Sally Marie - Age 56, of Byron, passed away December 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held 2 PM Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Visitation will be held from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to the families Go Fund Me (In the...

Dec 11, 2022

REBHAHN, Diana Lynn - age 77, of Linden, passed away December 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11AM Friday, December 16, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden. Pastor Paul Kollek will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E....

Dec 11, 2022

OPRE, Helen Marie (Ebare, Hansen) - Age 95, formerly of Swartz Creek, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Helen's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Flint...

Dec 10, 2022

KAYE, Thomas H - Age 88. of Argentine Twp and Palmetto, FL, died peacefully December 10, 2022, with family by his side. Thomas was born in Detroit on August 29, 1934, to Herman and Evelyn (Haggerty) Kaye. He is survived by wife of 65 years, Shirley R. (Lundy) Kaye. He was a loving father to Shirley M. (Robert) Norman,...

Dec 10, 2022

SWITZER, Joanne Valentine - age 85 died December 10, 2022. A memorial mass will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI 48430. The family will receive friends from 10 AM - 11 AM Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the church. Joanne was born August 20,...

Dec 10, 2022

Ruben M. Arceo – a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at home on December 10, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held 10 AM Thursday, December 15 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church 2415 Bagley St. Flint. Visitation will be held 12-3 PM and 4-8 PM Wednesday, December 14...

Dec 10, 2022

Toney, Timothy Wayne - Age 60, of Clio, died December 10, 2022. No services will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Timothy was born July 31, 1962 in Flint, the son of James Leroy and Ethlyn Pearl (Beeson) Toney. He is survived by 3 siblings, Rick Toney, Teresa Bond,...

Dec 9, 2022

NYLAND, Bruce Arthur - age 75 of Grand Blanc died December 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Flint Arrowhead Barbershop Chorus, 2071 South Graham Rd., Flint, MI 48532 (http://flintarrowhead.org/). Bruce was born March 3, 1947, in Flint, the son of Arthur Junior and Vera...

Dec 9, 2022

Peter, John Charles - Age 70, of Grand Blanc, went with the Lord December 9, 2022. No public services will be held. Per John's wishes cremation has taken place. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. John was born April 5, 1952 in Ottumwha, Iowa, the son of Aubra Melvin and Geraldine...

Dec 9, 2022

PINKSTON, Dr. Dennis Bradley - Age 82, of Swartz Creek, passed away on December 9, 2022.  Denny was born on March 22, 1940 in Flint, to Clyde Pinkston and Helen (Frost) Pinkston. He attended Grand Blanc High School, and then Swartz Creek High School where he graduated in 1958. He attended Mott Community College and then Michigan State University, where...

Dec 9, 2022

Trinidad Martin, age 98 of Flint Township, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on  December 9, 2022.  The family will receive guests at the Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday with a Rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at...

Dec 9, 2022

Hicks, June C. - Age 92, of  Traverse City, died December 9, 2022. Private services will be held. A celebration of life will be held summer of 2023. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. June was born June 3, 1930 in Flint the daughter of Harold and Wilhelmina (Donley)...