Obituaries

John Thomas Affrica

John Thomas Affrica

Jul 1, 2024

AFFRICA, John Thomas - age 80 of Linden, died July 1, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI 48430 with Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W....

John J.  "Butch" Messina Jr.

John J. "Butch" Messina Jr.

Jul 1, 2024

Messina, John J. Jr. "Butch" - Age 75, of Omer, died July 1, 2024. The family will have private services. Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Road, Grand Blanc. 

John was born November 13, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John J. Messina and Mary Madeline (McKenna) Messina. John enjoyed fishing and riding...

Alan B. Warchol

Alan B. Warchol

Jul 1, 2024

WARCHOL, Alan B. - Age 76, of Linden, passed away July 1, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Alan was born November 28, 1947 in Detroit, the son of Edward and Esther (Wensiarski) Warchol. He is survived by his wife, Melissa; brother, Denis Warchol; nephew, Jason Warchol; niece, Jennifer Gauthier; great-nieces, Elizabeth Gauthier and Olena...

George F. Medich, Sr.

George F. Medich, Sr.

Jul 1, 2024

MEDICH, George F., Sr. - age 87, of Flushing, died July 1, 2024. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until the time of memorial service at 2 PM Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 5445...

Stevan D. Englund

Stevan D. Englund

Jun 28, 2024

ENGLUND, Stevan D. -Age 74, of Fenton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11:00 Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via the link on Mr. Englund's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation...

Harper Lily Wittenberg

Harper Lily Wittenberg

Jun 28, 2024

Harper Lily Wittenberg, affectionately known as Harpy, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2024, at her home at the tender age of 22. Born to Wendy Wise and Andrew Wittenberg on March 15, 2002. Harper was a shining light in her family and school, Marion Crouse Instructional Center.

Harper’s life was filled with many challenges dealing with the effects of Autism,...

Maria Madelyn Siebertz

Maria Madelyn Siebertz

Jun 27, 2024

SIEBERTZ, Maria Madelyn - Age 85, of Fenton, passed away June 27, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11AM Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 6481 Faussett Rd., Howell. Fr. Gregg Pleiness celebrant. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton and from 10AM until the...

Mary Elizabeth Dunkley

Mary Elizabeth Dunkley

Jun 27, 2024

DUNKLEY, Mary Elizabeth - Age 55, of Linden, passed away June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Monday, July 8, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM Sunday, July 7, 2024. Those desiring may make contributions can...

Cheryl Lynne (Boggs) Bannister

Cheryl Lynne (Boggs) Bannister

Jun 27, 2024

BANNISTER, Cheryl Lynne (Boggs) - Age 59, of Linden, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek (The service will be live streamed and can be viewed via the link on Cheryl's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com). Pastor Jim Nelson...

Gerald "Jerry" LaVerne Cole Jr.

Gerald "Jerry" LaVerne Cole Jr.

Jun 27, 2024

Gerald LaVerne Cole Jr., Age 80, of Flint Township, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. A memorial service will take place 1:00 PM, Monday, July 8, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Interment will follow at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11:00 AM Monday until the time of...

Dorothy Rose

Dorothy Rose

Jun 26, 2024

Rose, Dorothy - Age 78, of Flint, died June 26, 2024. No services will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc. Dorothy was born November 18, 1945 in Breathitt, KY, the daughter of Herman and Josephine (Johnson) Rose. Dorothy had a unique ability to find happiness in the simplest of pleasures....

Louis Richard Lacina

Louis Richard Lacina

Jun 26, 2024

LACINA, Louis Richard -- Age 85, of Genesee Township, died June 26, 2024. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Saturday June 29 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Pastor Jerry Pruett officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Friday, June 28; and 12 PM until time of the funeral at 1 PM Saturday, June...

Thomas John Ijames

Thomas John Ijames

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas John Ijames, age 65, of Swartz Creek, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his home. In accordance with Tom’s wishes cremation will take place. Arrangements were entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. 

Tom was born on July 13, 1958 in Flint, the son of the late Danny Sr. and Lillian (Gowler)...

Robert Bruce Fraser

Robert Bruce Fraser

Jun 25, 2024

FRASER, Robert Bruce ("Bob") - Age 81, of Grand Blanc, passed away, June 25, 2024. A Committal Service with Military Honors will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Road, Holly. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the Fenton Lakes Sportsman's Club 1140 Butcher Rd. Fenton, MI. Memorial...

Ronald Lynn Sherman

Ronald Lynn Sherman

Jun 24, 2024

Arrangements are pending 

George L. Kukler

George L. Kukler

Jun 24, 2024

KUKLER, George L. - age 86, of Flushing, died June 24, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 310 N. Cherry St., Flushing with Rev. Fr. Jonathan Perrotta celebrant. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 1-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes,...

Edward Robert Dietrich

Edward Robert Dietrich

Jun 24, 2024

DIETRICH, Edward Robert - age 78 of Fenton, died June 24, 2024. Funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday, June 28, 2024, at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13667 Highland Rd, Hartland, MI 48353 with Reverend Christopher I. Thoma. Interment will follow at Tyrone Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held 1-3 and 5-8 PM Thursday, June 27, 2024, at...

Mike Corcoran

Mike Corcoran

Jun 24, 2024

Corcoran, Mike - Age 78, of Fenton Township, died June 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thursday June 27, 2024 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton. (The funeral service may be viewed by livestream by going to Mike's page at sharpfuneralhomes.com and click on the livestream link.)Visitation will be held 3-8 PM...

Margaret Rose Salfi

Margaret Rose Salfi

Jun 23, 2024

SALFI, Margaret Rose - Age 77, of Linden, passed away June 23, 2024. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 AM Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Linden. Visitation will be held from 2-6 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden,...

June Rigg-Fairhurst

June Rigg-Fairhurst

Jun 23, 2024

RIGG-FAIRHURST, June - Age 92, passed away June 23, 2024. A memorial service will be held 4 PM Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Linden United Methodist Church, 201 S. Bridge St., Linden. The family will receive friends from 3PM until the time of service. June was born June 23, 1932 in Detroit, the daughter of Bernard and Ellen (Ronan) McGivney....

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