Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Randolph Penn Piper, native of Flint, died peacefully on January 5, 2022 with his children and wife at his side.  Dad, husband, brother, grandpa, gardener, writer, painter, poet, Captain, traveler, lawyer, DJ and giver, rested his case after a miraculous six-year triumph over pancreatic cancer.   He was 73. Randy was born December 1, 1948, the 3rd son to Mark...

Jan 5, 2022

WHITE, Jo Ann (Sage) , age 83, of Flint, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Swank Home Assisted Living in Swartz Creek, MI. She was a teacher in the Flint Public Schools for 30 years. She taught at Gundry, Scott, Cook, Dort, Oak, Parkland, Dewey, and Freeman Elementaries. Mrs. White is survived by her daughters Deanna (Don)...

Jan 4, 2022

ISHAM, Margaret Sue "Maggie" - Age 68, of Flushing, passed away January 4, 2022. Services will be held 2 PM Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Pastor Adam Manning will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12PM until the time of service. Those desiring may make contributions to...

Jan 4, 2022

Goyette, Michael Paul - Age 76, of  Atlas, died January 4, 2022 at his residence. Services will be announced for the Spring or Summer of 2022. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. Michael was born November 14, 1945 in Flint the son of Luke Darcey Goyette and Lucille Marie...

Jan 4, 2022

Elliott (Mack), Patricia, age 79, went home to the angels on January 4, 2022. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church,  9450 Duffield Rd, Gaines, MI 48436 with Fr. Bill Wegher celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Friday at Sharp Funeral Homes,...

Jan 4, 2022

CASTANON JR. Cosme --Age 64, of Swartz Creek, passed away Tuesday January 04,2022 at Ascension Genesys Hospital. Funeral services will be held 11AM Thursday January 13, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek.  Visitation will be 4-8 PM  Wednesday at the funeral home. Cosme was born in Flint Michigan. The...

Jan 4, 2022

PEARSON, Roy P. - age 100, of Grand Blanc, died January 4, 2022. A funeral service will be held 6 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. (A live stream of the service will be available on Roy's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Visitation will be held 2-4...

Jan 4, 2022

JACKSON, Christine Elaine- Age 71, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Funeral services will be held 2PM Monday, January 10, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held 12PM until time of service on Monday. Christine was born March 28, 1950 in Detroit, the daughter of Thomas and Lillian...

Jan 3, 2022

Tipton, Wilma  Dean - Age 86, of  Fenton, died January 3, 2022. Private services will be held with interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton.  Wilma  was born June 30, 1935 in Glasgow, Kentucky the daughter of Edgar Moore and Azzie (Emmert) Moore. She...

Jan 2, 2022

SHOCK, Richard Kenneth - age 74, of Swartz Creek, died January 2, 2022. A funeral service will be held 2 PM Friday, January 7, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, mI 48473. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 11 AM - 2 PM Friday at the...

Jan 2, 2022

Bachman, Phyllis  Arlene - Age 88, of  Fenton, died January 2, 2022. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday January 7, 2022 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 2415 Bagley St., Flint,  Entombment in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation 6-8 PM Thursday with a 7 PM Rosary, and 10-11 AM Friday. All will be held at the...

Jan 2, 2022

Nimmo, Matthew Alan - Age 24, of Flint, passed away January 2, 2022. Visitation will be held 12-8 PM Saturday, January 15 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to Matthew Nimmo Memorial Fund in c/o Sharp Funeral Homes. No formal service will be held. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Barbara “Barb” Ann (Gibson) (Fortin) Forton,  Age 83, of Fenton, MI Celebrated a joyous homecoming with our Lord on January 2, 2022, after a 5 week courageous battle with Covid 19. Barbara was born January 23, 1938 in Poughkeepsie Arkansas to William Clyde Gibson and Gladys (Goodman) Gibson.

Barb and her family moved to Plymouth Michigan in...

Jan 2, 2022

BOEDECKER, James George - Age 83, of Flint Township, died Sunday, January 2, 2022.  Funeral Services will be held 10:30 AM Friday, January 7, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on James obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Pastor JJ Mannschreck officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jan 2, 2022

Dunn, David Michael - age 61 of Pontiac, passed away January 2, 2022.  Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.  David was born January 23, 1960 in Pontiac.  He was a kid at heart who loved comic books, politics, and being outdoors. He especially loved his cats.  David is survived...

Jan 2, 2022

BUCHALSKI, Kathleen Ann (Kildee) - Age 72, of Fenton, passed away on January 2, 2022 at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer that she overcame, followed by Lewy Body Dementia. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Cremation has taken place per Kathy's wishes and a service to celebrate her...

Jan 1, 2022

RASMOVICH, Deborah of Flint Township, passed away on May 31st in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born to David and Lucille Arnott, March 2, 1952 in Flint, Michigan. Deborah (Debbie) graduation from Swartz Creek High School in 1970 where she excelled in academics and athletics even being named the Senior Prom Queen. Debbie went on to Central Michigan University where...

Jan 1, 2022

KARABACZ, Donald Peter - Age 87, of Swartz Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022.  Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream will be available on Donald's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Jan 1, 2022

SCHEITLER, Kris of Fenton MI, age 59, died Wednesday January 19, 2022. A memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Tuesday, February 1st at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, 4413 Morrish Road, Swartz Creek. Father Carl Simon Celebrant. Burial to follow at St. Mary  Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:30AM until time of Mass at the church. Arrangements provided by Sharp...

Jan 1, 2022

BARRON, Margaret J. - Age 83, of Flint Township, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Brother Don Brown officiating.  Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 10:00...