Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2022

LONGSTRETH, Lane Curtis – Age 66, of Linden died Thursday, April 14, 2022.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton on Friday, April 22, 2022.  Family viewing 3:00p.m.- 4:00p.m. and public visitation 4:00p.m.- 8:00p.m.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Linden Presbyterian Church,...

Jan 1, 2022

BUCHER, Kathleen Ann - Age 69, of Flint, died Saturday, January 15, 2022. Per her request cremation has taken place and no service will be held.

Kathleen was born July 4, 1952 in Flint, the daughter of Anthony Richard and Marjorie Jean (Syring) Bucher. She attended Swartz Creek Schools. She had resided in Flint for the past...

Jan 1, 2022

BLADES, James Ervin - Age 82, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, February 18, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Hill Creek Church, 5363 Hill Road, Swartz Creek.  Pastor Wes Hunter officiating.  Burial in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road,...

Jan 1, 2022

SUTHERBY, Spencer Dean - Age 81, of Flushing, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Spencer's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Burial in St. Mary Queen of Angels...

Jan 1, 2022

Shirley Jane Koss was born to Dale and Anna O'Neil on January the 11th, 1928 in Flint Mi. Her father's dream of owning a farm came true in 1939 and the family moved to Gaines Michigan. She attended school at Gaines elementary. Grief overtook the family when her father unexpectedly died leaving her to care not only for the...

Jan 1, 2022

BELL, Latecha - Age 59, of Brighton, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022.  Per Techa's request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Techa was born March 22, 1963 in Red Oak, the daughter of Carl Kenneth and Cheryl Jill (Crego) Ayliffe.  She was...

Jan 1, 2022

SMITH, James Thomas Jr. -- Age 80, of Flint Township, died August 8, 2022. A public memorial service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, August 14 at Burton Eagles, 3317 E. Bristol Road, Burton. Private burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.

James was born...

Jan 1, 2022

DAVIS, Elizabeth R. - Age 78, of Grand Blanc, passed away, January 1, 2022. Memorial Service 11AM Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc.  (A live stream of the service will be available on Elizabeth's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Interment 1PM Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Great Lakes National Cemetery,...

Jan 1, 2022

RESPECKI, Dennis “Trout” - Of Lennon Passed away, Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Funeral Services 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes Miller Road Chapel 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek., Chaplain Adam Doyle Officiating. Visitation 11:00 AM-7PM Tuesday. Dennis was born on July 21, 1950 in Flint, Michigan to Frank and Josephine (Beson) Respecki. He graduated from...

Jan 1, 2022

AWRYLO, Judith J. - age 82, of Gaines, died January 22, 2022. A memorial service will be held 12 PM Friday, January 28, 2022 at Hope Lutheran Church, 7355 Silver Lake Rd., Linden with Rev. Paul Kollek officiating. Judith was born June 9, 1939 in Flint, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel (Bean) Kostka. She married Alexander Awrylo on...

Jan 1, 2022

MOODY, Harland, George -- Went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2022.  Services will be held 1PM Tuesday March 29 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Pastor Monica M. Villarreal officiating. Visitation will be 11AM until time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday March 29. ...

Jan 1, 2022

KOZIEL, Anthony Edward "Tony" - Age 86, of Flint Township, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.  Per Tony's request cremation has taken place and a celebration service will be held at a later date.  Those desiring may make contributions to Make a Wish Foundation.

Tony was born November 10, 1936 in Flint, the son of Anthony Mark...

Jan 1, 2022

O'NEIL, Mr. Billie Lue, Sr. - Age 76, of Flint Township, died Monday, March 21, 2022.  Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (A live stream of the service will be available on Billie's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Deacon Ron Kenney officiating. Burial...

Jan 1, 2022

WHITE, Donald Ray - Age 62 of Flint, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Hurley Medical Center.  Cremation has taken place. a memorial service will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the family.

Donnie was born August 8, 1959 in Union, South Carolina, the son of...

Jan 1, 2022

BERGER, Velma Esther - Age 95, of Burton, died Saturday, January 1, 2022. A private graveside service will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Velma was born August 18, 1926 in Linden, the daughter of Robert and Florence (Lee) Wykes. She was a 1944 graduate...