Obituaries

George  F. Brown

George F. Brown

Jan 8, 2006

BROWN,  George F., age 67 a resident of Mt. Morris Twp., died at home Sunday, January 8, 2006.  George was born in Flint on April 3, 1938 the son of Henry and Thelma (Thornsby) Brown and has been an area resident all his lifetime.  George retired from General Motors Corp. Chevrolet V-8 Engine plant after 31 years of service.  Surviving...

Alice  Marie Brookins

Alice Marie Brookins

Jan 6, 2006

BROOKINS, Alice Marie (Pobocik) - Age 62, of Flint, died Friday, January 6, 2006 at Genesys Health Park. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek. Rev. Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. Burial in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral...

Mary  Ann Montgomery

Mary Ann Montgomery

Jan 5, 2006

MONTGOMERY, Mary Ann  age 63, of Flint, died Thursday, January 5, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. A memorial gathering will be held at the family residence, 3434 Brewster St., Flint from 1 PM until 5 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2006. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Humane Society of Genesee County. Mrs. Montgomery was born August 2,...

Rita  Ann Waligora

Rita Ann Waligora

Jan 3, 2006

WALIGORA, Rita Anne - Age 78, of Fenton, died Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Friday, January 6, 2006 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation will be held 6-9 PM Wednesday, and 1-4 and 6-9 PM Thursday with a...

Chad  Edward Sharp

Chad Edward Sharp

Jan 3, 2006

SHARP, Chad Edward  Age 27, of Fenton, died January 3, 2006. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, January 6, 2006 at Linden Free Methodist Church, 13274 Linden Rd., Linden. Pastor Randy Bennett will officiate. Visitation will be held 2-5 & 7-9 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Burial will be 1...

Sherri  Lynn Hritz

Sherri Lynn Hritz

Jan 3, 2006

HRITZ, Sherri Lynn  Age 40, of Mt. Morris, died Tuesday, January 03, 2006 at Genesys Hospice Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. The Divine Liturgy will be celebrated 10 AM Saturday, January 7, 2006 at St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, 2333 N. Elms Rd., Flushing with Fr. David Hannes celebrant. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint....

Mary  Ann Scharer

Mary Ann Scharer

Jan 3, 2006

SCHARER,  Mary Ann, age 42 a resident of Grand Blanc, died at home on Tuesday, January 3, 2006.  Mary Ann was born in Flint on December 21, 1963 and has lived all her live in the area.  She attended Clio area schools, later Baker College.  Mary Ann had been employed for several years at the 7-11 store on Atherton Rd....

Barbara  Ruth Zerod

Barbara Ruth Zerod

Jan 2, 2006

ZEROD, Barbara Ruth  Age 73, of Mt. Morris, died Monday, January 2, 2006. A memorial service will be held 12 PM Friday, January 6, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., (just south of Hill Rd.) Flint. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service on Friday. Those desiring may make...

Richard  E. Turnbull

Richard E. Turnbull

Jan 2, 2006

TURNBULL, Richard E.  Age 78, of Durand, died Monday, January 02, 2006 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, January 4, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Flint. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the funeral...

Violet  Marie Adams

Violet Marie Adams

Jan 2, 2006

ADAMS, Violet Marie  Age 70, of Vassar, died Monday, January 02, 2006 at St. Mary Hospital in Saginaw. Private services will be held. Mrs. Adams was born December 12, 1935 in North Branch, the daughter of Lewis and Elsie (Morell) Lake. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by: husband, Clyde Adams of Vassar;...

Donald  McClanahan Morrow

Donald McClanahan Morrow

Jan 1, 2006

MORROW, Donald McClanahan- Age 72, of Fenton, died Sunday, January 1, 2006 at his residence.  A celebration of his life will be held 7:00 PM Friday, January 6, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Home; Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, followed by a veteran service held under the auspices of Fenton V.F.W. Curtis-Wolverton Post #3243 Visitation will be held at...

George  Wilfred Winstanley

George Wilfred Winstanley

Dec 31, 2005

WINSTANLEY, George Wilfred  Age 85, of Linden, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at St. Judes Episcopal Church, 106 E. Elizabeth St., Fenton, The Rev. Josh Hoover will officiate. Visitation will be held 1-3 & 5-8 PM Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209...

Hazel Habermehl

Hazel Habermehl

Dec 31, 2005

HABERMEHL, Hazel  age 93, of Flint, died December 31, 2005 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be from 7-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Hazel was born...

Ethel  Link Fitzgerald

Ethel Link Fitzgerald

Dec 31, 2005

FITZGERALD, Ethel Link  Age 97, of Swartz Creek, died Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Willowbrook Manor in Flint. Interment will be held 11 AM Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at Woodlawn Cemetery, 19975 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI. Mrs. Fitzgerald was born January 1, 1908 in Flint, Michigan, the Daughter of Adam and Katherine (Kroening) Link. She married Hugh J. Fitzgerald on...

Doris  Elaine Prichard

Doris Elaine Prichard

Dec 30, 2005

PRICHARD, Doris Elaine  Age 82, of Flint, died Friday, December 30, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, January 2, 2006 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Dr. Mary Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be held 4-9 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Those desiring may...

James  I. Smith

James I. Smith

Dec 30, 2005

SMITH,   James I., age 76 died at Avalon Hospice, Friday, December 30, 2005. He was born in Flint on September 27, 1929 the son of  Ira J. and Iva (Steen) Smith.  He has been a resident of Flint and Grand Blanc all his lifetime. He and Sarah A. Smith were married in Flint on March 26, 1955.  Mr. Smith was...

John Mucha

John Mucha

Dec 29, 2005

MUCHA, John  Age 92, of Flushing, died Thursday, December 29, 2005. John was born August 23, 1913 in Sagamoor, PA. His parents, the late Andrew and Mary (Havrilla) Mucha, came from Orlo, Czechoslovakia. He also was preceded in death by his brothers, Michael, Andrew, Joseph (WWII) and sister Helen Trosko. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic...

Waymon - Ray- Ladd

Waymon - Ray- Ladd

Dec 28, 2005

LADD, Waymon E. 'Ray' - Age 74, of Fenton, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Saturday, December 31, 2005 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Burial will follow in Tyrone Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held 6-9PM Thursday, 1-4...

Wayne  L. Burdt

Wayne L. Burdt

Dec 28, 2005

BURDT, Wayne L.  Age 77 of Lennon, died Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8497 W. Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Rev. Steven Higley officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be from 6-9 PM Thursday and...

Sally  Jane Mesack

Sally Jane Mesack

Dec 27, 2005

MESACK, Sally Jane - Age 74, of Linden, died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Crestmont Health Care Center due to complications of a stroke. Funeral Services will be held 1 PM Friday, December 30, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, Rev. Donald Neuville officiating. Interment in the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will...