Obituaries

Della  M. Ivey

Della M. Ivey

Mar 20, 2006

IVEY, Della M., age 95 of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Swartz Creek, died Monday, March 20, 2006 in Mesa.  She was born in Flint on May 7, 1910 the daughter of Curran and Martha (Waterfall) Elms.  She and Clayton S.  Ivey were united in marriage on July 25, 1941 and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1989.  Mrs....

Nellie Pelch

Nellie Pelch

Mar 18, 2006

PELCH,  Nellie , age 89 a resident of Linden, died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Fenton Extended Care Center.  Mrs. Pelch  a longtime resident of the area was born  in Missouri on September 11, 1917 the daughter of William and Sellie (Baker) Ladd.  She and Gerald Pelch were married on October 28, 1938 and he preceded her in death on...

Gerald  James Parrish

Gerald James Parrish

Mar 17, 2006

PARRISH, Gerald James 'Jerry' - Age 74, of Swartz Creek, died Friday, March 17, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, Rev. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-8 PM Sunday...

Lawrence  Burl Davis,  Sr.

Lawrence Burl Davis, Sr.

Mar 15, 2006

DAVIS, Lawrence Burl, Sr.  Age 61, of Moriarty, NM, formerly of Linden, died March 15, 2006. Funeral Services will be held 5 PM Monday, March 20, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, with military honors following under the auspices of V.F.W. Curtis Wolverton Post 3243 of Fenton. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Sunday,...

Nancy McKenzie

Nancy McKenzie

Mar 15, 2006

McKenzie, Nancy, age 70 of Burton, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Fenton Extended Care Center.  Nancy was born in Rutland, Ohio on March 21, 1935 a daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Bryant) Powers.  She has been a Flint and Burton area resident for many years.  Nancy retired from the Jacobsons Department Store in Birmingham, Michigan after 35 years in...

James  Harold Putnam

James Harold Putnam

Mar 13, 2006

PUTNAM, James Harold, age 75, of Fenton, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at home. Funeral Services will be held 1PM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, with military honors performed under the auspices of Marine Corps League, Flint Detachment #155. Visitation will...

Jeffrey  Howard Applebee

Jeffrey Howard Applebee

Mar 13, 2006

APPLEBEE, Jeffrey Howard- Age 44, of Fenton, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 13, 2006. A private family service has been held. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Judes Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton, MI 48430. Jeffrey was born March 20, 1961 in Flint, the son of Howard and Martha (Garrison) Applebee....

Paul  Arthur Clark,  Sr.

Paul Arthur Clark, Sr.

Mar 12, 2006

CLARK, Paul Arthur, Sr.  age 83, of Swartz Creek was met in Heaven by his Lord , Jesus and beloved wife of 58 years, Erma. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Friday, March 17, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with his grandson, Pastor Dennis Tanner, Jr. and Pastor Carl Halquist co-officiating....

Ervin  J. Kolacheck

Ervin J. Kolacheck

Mar 11, 2006

KOLACHECK, Ervin J.  Age 78, of Swartz Creek, died quietly in his sleep, Saturday, March 11, 2006. A memorial service will be held 7 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. The family will receive friends from 6 pm until the time of service. Ervin was born in Swartz Creek...

Buel  W. Jones

Buel W. Jones

Mar 9, 2006

JONES, Buel W.  age 74, of Hillman, MI, died Thursday, March 9, 2006 at University Hospitals in Ann Arbor. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, March 13, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Roger L. Colby officiating. Interment will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be...

Venessa  D. Carrasco

Venessa D. Carrasco

Mar 9, 2006

CARRASCO,  Venessa D., age 44 of Flint, died at home on Thursday, March 9, 2006.  Venessa was born in Cadillac, Mi. on December 27, 1961 the daughter of Ralph and Sharon (Schram) Waldron.  She has been a lifelong resident of the Flint area.   She was a member of the Swartz Creek Church of the Nazarene.  Venessa enjoyed arts and crafts...

Thomas  Francis Schindler

Thomas Francis Schindler

Mar 8, 2006

Thomas Francis Schindler July 1, 1941 - March 8, 2006 Tom was born in Grand Rapids, the eldest son of Adolph Stub and Florence Schindler. He left for seminary high school at age 13, the first step in a long life of educational achievement, including a BA from St. Marys Seminary and University in Baltimore, the STL and MTH degrees...

Gasper  Gabreil Darago

Gasper Gabreil Darago

Mar 8, 2006

DARAGO, Gasper Gabriel  age 88, of Burton, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Montrose Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd. with Fr. Andrew A. Czajkowski officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4-9 PM Friday at the...

Richard  E. Coppler

Richard E. Coppler

Mar 8, 2006

COPPLER, Richard Earl  Age 69, of Linden, died Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Genesys Health Park after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Rev. Eugene Blankinship will officiate. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-9...

Ardith  Gayle Hyde

Ardith Gayle Hyde

Mar 7, 2006

HYDE,  Ardith Gayle, age 91 died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Nottingham Place in Grand Blanc.  Mrs. Hyde was born on June 13, 1914 in Clio, the daughter of Thomas and Elsie (Walker) Franklin.  She has  been resident of Flint and Grand Blanc most of her life. Mrs. Hyde graduated from Clio High School and received her Bachelor of Arts...

Ida  Fern Holderby

Ida Fern Holderby

Mar 7, 2006

HOLDERBY, Ida Fern  age 91, of Kettering, OH, formerly of Flint, died Tuesday, March 7, 2006 in Beavercreek, OH. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Pastor Doug Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. The family will receive friends...

Robert  E. Wolfe

Robert E. Wolfe

Mar 7, 2006

WOLFE,  Robert E. (Bob), age 79 of Grand Blanc, died peacefully,Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the Genesys Convalescent Center.  Bob was born in Lapeer on December 26, 1926 a son of William and Florence (Clark) Wolfe and he has been a Flint area resident all his life.  He was a 1945 graduate of Flint Northern High School and after graduating...

Sandra Ruth Brown

Sandra Ruth Brown

Mar 4, 2006

LOVELACE, Sandra Brown, age 56, formerly of Flint and Sanford, Michigan, died March 4, 2006 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. (just South of Hill Rd.).  Burial will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery.  Visitation...

Joel  Rogers Robinson

Joel Rogers Robinson

Mar 3, 2006

ROBINSON, Joel Rogers, age 61, of Fenton, died while hiking in the Red Rock Mountains of St. George, Utah, as he loved to do, on Friday March 3, 2006. Funeral Services will be held 11AM Friday, March 10, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd. Fenton. Pastor David W. Truran officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood...

Edward  R. Hamilton

Edward R. Hamilton

Mar 3, 2006

HAMILTON,   Edward R., age 78 of Flint Twp., died Friday, March 3, 2006 at home.  He was born in Omer, Michigan on April 17, 1927 and has lived in the Flint area most of his life.  Mr. Hamilton had been employed as a stock handler at Buick Mtr. Division for over 22 years, retiring in 1969.  He is survived by...