Obituaries

Timothy  E. Schmiedeknecht

Timothy E. Schmiedeknecht

Nov 18, 2003

SCHMIEDEKNECHT, Timothy E. - Age 54, died in Boca Raton, Florida at Hospice by The Sea.  Mr. Schmiedeknecht was born in Flint, September 22, 1949.  He was a Flint area resident for 41 years and the last 13 years was a resident of Florida.  Mr. Schmiedeknecht was an international plastics broker for many years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman,...

Patricia 'Patti' J. Hastings

Patricia 'Patti' J. Hastings

Nov 18, 2003

HASTINGS, Patricia Patti Jonell  Age 43 of Gladwin, formerly of Flint, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Minister Larry Williams officiating. Interment will be held at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be from 12-3 and...

Lona  Bessie Hall

Lona Bessie Hall

Nov 16, 2003

Hall, Lona Bessie- Age 97, of Fenton. died Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Crestmont Nursing Care Center.  Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden.  Pastor Lawrence Gill officiating.  Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Linden.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1-4 and 6-9PM Tuesday....

Clarence  'Pat' Kenney

Clarence 'Pat' Kenney

Nov 13, 2003

KENNEY, Clarence Pat  passed away at home on November 13 of Cancer. Pat was known as Mr. Golf. He was a licensed pilot and licensed boat captain, running Fish Fever Charter for many years. Recently he sold Midwest Windows in the Holland-Grand Rapids area. He was the first person to retire from General Motors on the 30 years and out...

Charles  Frances Burnash

Charles Frances Burnash

Nov 11, 2003

BURNASH, Charles Frances  age 74, of Mt. Morris, died Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at his residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 1 PM Friday, November 14, 2003 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G3139 Hogarth Ave, Flint with Rev. Msgr. Richard Groshek celebrant. Interment will be held at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be from 12-9 PM Thursday...

Ronald  E. Thompson,  Sr.

Ronald E. Thompson, Sr.

Nov 10, 2003

THOMPSON, Ronald E., Sr.  Age 59, of Davison, died Monday, November 10, 2003 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Surviving are: wife, Donna M. Thompson of Davison; daughter, Connie M. and husband, Tim Barron of Gaines; son, Ronald E. Thompson, Jr.; four grandchildren, Amber M. and husband, Todd Fraelich, Stephanie M. Barron, Christen L. Thompson, Dalton Goodman; sister, Florence and husband,...

Edward Nikel

Edward Nikel

Nov 9, 2003

NIKEL, Edward age 69. Died November 9, 2003. beloved father of: Scott Edward (Terri) of Kimble, MI, Elizabeth Ann Pellerito (fiancâ?s, Rick Barber) of Swartz Creek, Brian Keith (Cathy) of VA, Deryl (Connie) of St. Clair, Kevin of St. Clair. 13 grandchildren, two sisters, Patricia Logan of NV, Penelope (Joe) Kardos of Macomb and many friends, also survive. Edward was...

Freda  'Freddie' Gerholz

Freda 'Freddie' Gerholz

Nov 9, 2003

GERHOLZ, Freda Freddie died peacefully at home on November 9, 2003 surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Hills Cemetery where her ashes will be placed in the Memorial Garden. A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Lawrence Kent officiating on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 11 AM. The family will greet...

Ruth  N. Bailey

Ruth N. Bailey

Nov 9, 2003

BAILEY, N. Ruth   Age 84, of Flint, died November 9, 2003 at her residence. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Interment in Flint Memorial park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be held 4-9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Mrs. Bailey was born April 17,...

Ruth  Alice Mathis

Ruth Alice Mathis

Nov 8, 2003

MATHIS, Ruth Alice  Age 73, of Flint, died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Genesys Health Park. A celebration of life service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. (just south of Hill Rd.), Flint. Interment of cremains will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery. The family will receive...

Cynthia  Carol DeFer

Cynthia Carol DeFer

Nov 8, 2003

DEFER, Cynthia Carol  Age 50, of Durand died Saturday, November 8, 2003 at her sons residence in Swartz Creek after a battle with cancer. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Thursday, November 13, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 700 E. Columbia Dr., Durand with Fr. Robert McKeon celebrant. Interment will be held 11 AM Friday at St. Hedwig...

Gwendolyn  D. Mitts

Gwendolyn D. Mitts

Nov 7, 2003

MITTS, Gwendolyn D.  Age 91, of Flint, died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Community Home Health and Hospice. A memorial service will be held 1 PM Saturday, November 15, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of service Saturday....

Rosella  Ann Thenhaus

Rosella Ann Thenhaus

Nov 7, 2003

THENHAUS, Rosella Ann  -- Age 79, of Fenton, reborn Friday, November 7, 2003.  A wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and community servant. She will surely hear from God - a job well done good and faithful servant. God, through Jesus, granted her prayers, free at last, free at last, thank God free at last.  Funeral services will be...

Elsie  G. Kuchera

Elsie G. Kuchera

Nov 7, 2003

KUCHERA, Elsie G. -- Age 81, of Fenton, died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Hurley Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Fenton, Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake...

William  C. Wilcox

William C. Wilcox

Nov 7, 2003

WILCOX, William C.  Age 74, of Fenton, died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, November 10, 2003 at Fenton United Methodist Church, 119 S. Leroy St., Fenton. Dr. David Truran officiating. Visitation will be held 7-9 PM Saturday, 2-5 & 7-9 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, 1000 Silver...

Warren 'Jack' G. Hinkley

Warren 'Jack' G. Hinkley

Nov 7, 2003

HINKLEY, Warren Jack Garfield  age 81, of Maumelle, AR, formerly of Swartz Creek, died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Saline Memorial Hospital, Benton, AR. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, November 10, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek with Minister Mark Aites officiating. Interment will be held at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery,...

Edna  M. McLaughlin

Edna M. McLaughlin

Nov 5, 2003

McLaughlin, Edna M.- Age 84, of Argentine, died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at Genesys Health Park.  Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden.  Pastor Matthew Doerle officiating.  Burial in Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9PM Thursday and...

Katherine Kraysovic

Katherine Kraysovic

Nov 5, 2003

KRAYSOVIC, Katherine  Age 86, died Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, November 8, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek. Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. Visitation will be from 1-4 and 6-9 PM Friday at the funeral home. Those desiring...

Rev. Kenneth Earl Rowe

Rev. Kenneth Earl Rowe

Nov 2, 2003

Rowe, Rev. Kenneth Earl- Age 69, of Grand Ledge, former pastor of Fenton Free Methodist Church, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, November 02, 2003 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2003 at Heritage Hills Church, 5530 Runyan Lake Rd., Fenton.  Pastor John Vannest and Rev. Jim Salo officiating.  Visitation will be...

Meta  Marie Rowley

Meta Marie Rowley

Nov 2, 2003

ROWLEY, Meta Marie - Age 90, of Flint Twp., died Sunday, November 2, 2003 at McLaren Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday, November 6, 2003 at Westminster Presbyterian Church 2316  Corunna Rd., Flint.  Pastor Arthur Oberg officiating.  Interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint.  Visitation will be held 7:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday and 2-5 & 7-9...