Obituaries

Jun 9, 2005

CARPENTER, John W., age 42, a resident of Burton, died at home Thursday, June 9, 2005.  John was born in Flint on March 25, 1963 the son of William D.and Mary E. (Hummel) Carpenter.  He has been an area resident all his life. John graduated from Atherton High School Class of 1981.  He has been employed as a mechanic for...

Jun 8, 2005

OCENASEK, Frank John  Age 83, of Swartz Creek, died Wednesday, June 08, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday, June 11, 2005 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Swartz Creek where veterans honors will be...

Jun 6, 2005

Lentz, Robert David- Age 40, of Fenton, died Sunday, June 5, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. Rev. Gary Evans officiating. Those desiring may make contributions to the Robert David Lentz Memorial Fund. Robert was born December 8,...

Jun 5, 2005

Jun 4, 2005

NELLIS, Mary E.  Age 78, of Swartz Creek, passed away Saturday, June 04, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. She was born May 26, 1927, the daughter of George and Effie (Swartought) Lewis in Chicago, IL. She married Robert Nellis November 21, 1947 in Flint. Mrs. Nellis enjoyed gardening, shopping and similar activities and was devoted to her family. She...

Jun 4, 2005

ONEILL, John Michael  Age 62, of Linden, formerly of Stockbridge. June 4, 2005. Loving husband of Frances; beloved father of Bobby (Lisa), Debbie (Todd) Thor, Brian (Carmen), Brendan (Sheri); grandfather of 7; brother of Pam ONeill, Susan Russo, Henry ONeill. Son of the late Jack and Susan ONeill. Employed by 3M for 27 years. Currently employed by Nistem in Farmington...

Jun 4, 2005

LaBarr, Cecile F.  Age 88, of Flint, died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel with Pastor Paul Christenson officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Monday and from 2-4 and 6-9 PM...

Jun 2, 2005

ODDEN, Dakota Austin  Born and passed away June 2, 2005.  Surviving are:  parents Christina Baker and Kevin Odden; grandparents Wayne and Shelia Martinson; grandmother Robbyn Odden; great grandparents Janet and Leroy Bunker; great grandmother Patsy Martinson; sister Phoenix; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; honorary aunt Sheryl Overby; godmother Lisa Osmon.  Although he was only with us a short time, we...

Jun 2, 2005

PLUMMER, Patricia Lou - Age 75, of Flint, died Thursday, June 2, 2005. Services will be held 7 PM Sunday, June 5, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, Fr. Gary McInnis officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until the time of the service Sunday. Those desiring may make contributions, in...

Jun 1, 2005

FLYNN, Theresa Ann  Age 43, of Swartz Creek, died Thursday, June 2, 2005 at her residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Monday, June 6, 2005 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700 East Columbia St., Durand with Rev. Fr. J. Munley celebrant. Cremation will follow the service and interment of cremated remains will be held at a later date....

May 31, 2005

WEBB, Viola E.  Age 83, of Swartz Creek, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Services will be held 11 AM Friday, June 3, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. J.D. Landis officiating. Cremation has taken place and a burial of cremated remains will be held at a...

May 30, 2005

CONTRERAS, Nora  Age 70, of Flint, died Monday, May 30, 2005 as her residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Friday, June 3, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 2316 W. Coldwater Rd., Flint with Fr. Eduardo Lorenzo celebrant. Visitation will be held 1-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton...

May 30, 2005

SPENCER, Jeffrey W. age 55, of Fenton, formerly of Swartz Creek, died Monday, May 30, 2005 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held 4 PM Saturday, June 4, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating. Military honors will be performed under the auspices of Fenton V.F.W. Curtis-Wolverton Post #3243. Visitation...

May 29, 2005

HARRIS, James Lewis  Age 77, of Linden, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Interment will be held at 2 PM Thursday, June 2, 2005 at East Lawn Cemetery, Okemos. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM...

May 29, 2005

Edmond Lee Reeves, Sr., 'Edd', of Fenton, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2005 in Burton, Michigan at the age of 62. Edd was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He grew up in Sylvania, Ohio. Following graduation from high school, Edd attended Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado for two years on a basketball scholarship. Now retired after 32 years at...

May 29, 2005

DUCHARME, E. Maxine, age 74 of Clayton Twp., died Sunday, May 29, 2005 atbSelect Specialty Hospital in Flint.  She was born in Flint on April 16, 1931 the daughter of Walter and Cecilia (Stefanski) Jakiemiec and was a lifelong resident of the Flint area.  She was a graduate of All Saints High School.  She had been employed at the Genesee...

May 29, 2005

GRAHAM, Marilyn E. age 74, of Fenton, died May 29, 2005 at Riverbend Post Acute Continuing Care. Services will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Riverbend Post Acute Continuing Care, 11941 Belsay Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Marilyn was born January 22, 1931 in Fenton the daughter of George and Alice (Watson) Paine....

May 28, 2005

BOLTON, Dorothea W., age 93 of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Flint and Singer Island, Florida died Saturday, May 28, 2005 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.  Mrs. Bolton was born November 27, 1911 in Charlevoix, Michigan the daughter of Montgomery and Zelma (Anderson) Withers.  She and James R. Bolton were married on June 16, 1937 in...

May 25, 2005

KARBOWSKI, Robert Joseph  Age 75, of Swartz Creek, went to meet his Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Minister Raymond Marquez officiating. Entombment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris....

May 25, 2005

WOOD, Ruth Marie  Age 79, of Flint, died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 at Brians House Hospice. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday, May 28, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd. with Pastor Linda Moffett officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 5-9 PM Thursday and 1-4 and 6-9...