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Please contact the funeral home for the location of the service.

Please contact the funeral home for the location of the service.

Please contact the funeral home for the location of the service.

LYNN, Dorothy M. – Of Flint, age 95, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Genesys Convalescent Center. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Carl R. Cooke officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eastwood United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Dorothy was born in Flint, Michigan on June 19, 1914, the daughter of the late Henry and Louise Schroeder and was a resident of the Flint area all of her life. She married Robert C. Lynn on November 9, 1935. She was a charter member of Eastwood United Methodist Church. Surviving are two children, Richard and wife Ellen of Burton and Karen S. McIntosh of East Peoria, Illinois; six grandchildren, Tara, Stephanie, Heather, Michelle, Scott and Anthony; five great-grandsons; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1981 and brother, Wilford G. Schroeder.

KOPP, William (Bill) “Sonny” – Of Burton, age 70, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at his residence. Memorial Service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Twin Cities Baptist Church, G-5339 South Saginaw, Flint, Pastor Pete Wardlow officiating. Cremation has taken place. Bill was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on July 8, 1939. He married Dixie VanArsdale on November 8, 1958. Mr. Kopp retired after 47 years working at Hamady Brothers, Kessel and Kroger. Surviving are wife, Dixie (Sue); son, Blane J. and wife Dawn; daughter, Diana and husband Steve Brock; seven grandsons, Steven, Christopher, Robert, Jordan, Nathanael, Nehemiah and Micah; four step-grandchildren, Justin, Daniel, Chloe and Katie; sister, Joyce Trowbridge; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Dale; his parents, Bill and Helen Kopp and brother, Wayne Kopp.

CZARNEY, Lois L. “GG” – Of Flint, age 88, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Fostrian Manor. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Reid officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice. Visitation 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Lois was born in Missouri, the daughter of William and Jessie (Lett) Walker. She married Steve Czarney in September, 1939 in Missouri.

Surviving are two children, Connie Stark of Flint, Ronnie and wife Rebecca of Port Orange, Florida; three grandchildren, Scott “Tony” Stark, Chad Czarney and Corrina Czarney; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve.

COOK, Delores M. (Smith) – Of Grand Blanc, age 82, died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice. Delores was born in Flint, Michigan on April 15, 1927, the daughter of Russell and Gladys Smith. She was employed by AC Spark Plug Division for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Surviving are three children, Michael and wife Leann Phillips of Grand Blanc, Thomas Phillips of North Carolina, Kathryn and husband Eugene Lozano of California; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Duby of Grand Blanc; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Vivian Struble; twin sister, Donna Arter and brother, George Smith.

BARKER, Charles A. – Of Flushing, age 55, died Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Avalon Hospice. Visitation 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2010 until the time of the Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Harold K. Polk, Jr. officiating. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan Jarema for the creation of a trust fund for his grandchildren. Charles was born in Flint, Michigan on May 24, 1954, the son of the late Basil and Lucille (Katzur) Barker. Mr. Barker was employed by General Motors for approximately 30 years. Surviving are wife, Susan; children, Michelle and husband Mark Pierro, Charles Barker, Jennifer and husband Jeremy Gilbert, David Jarema, Beth and husband Patrick Cavanaugh; five grandchildren, Matthew, Blake, Madison, Gabriella and Lucinda; sisters and brother, Sue Foley, Ron and wife Jill Barker, JoAnn and husband Thomas Basel; several nieces, nephews and many good friends.

MEINTS, Peter Thomas – Of Flint, age 89, died Monday, February 1, 2010 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 1pm Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road,

Pastor Joshua Manning officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park.

Visitation 1-4pm and 6-8pm Thursday at the funeral home.

 Peter was born in Flint on October 14, 1920 and had been a resident of Flint all of his life. He served in the US Army during World War II.  On September 10, 1946, he married Eileen Cohee. Peter was employed as a mechanic with Victor George as well as at Schaffer Bakery and GM SPO. Peter was a devoted family man who worked very hard but always put his family first. We will always remember his love and kindness.

 Surviving are wife, Eileen; Son, Thomas of Davison; Daughter, Salle and husband Jerry Gean of Swartz Creek; 2 sisters, Kathleen Glazar and Dorothy Brandon; Brother, Don and wife Dorian Meints; Many nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by son, Gary Smith, grandson, Aaron Smith, brothers, Harry, Norm, Harold Meints.

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GANTOUS, Salim A. – Of Grand Blanc, age 73, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at his residence. Funeral service will be held 10:30am Thursday, February 4, 2010 at St. George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Road, The Very Reverend Father Joseph Abud and The Very Reverend Father George Shalhoub co-officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or to St. George Orthodox Church.

 Visitation 5-8pm Wednesday at the church. A Trisagion Service will be held 7:30 pm Wednesday at the church.

 Salim was born in Palestine on January 12, 1937. He was a member of St. George Orthodox Church. Mr. Gantous retired in 1998 from GM Chevrolet East Plant after 27 years of service.

 Surviving are wife, Samira; daughter, Sylvia of Grand Blanc; brother, George (Suad) Gantous of Fenton; sister, Samia Haddad of Haifa, Israel.

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ANDERSON, Thelma Dorene – Of Flint, age 77, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Fenton Extended Care Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.               

 Thelma was born in Flint on February 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Alton and Alice Mount.

 Surviving are daughter, Marsha Loafman of Burton; 2 grandchildren, Tiffany and Brandon Loafman and great grandson, Gage; 2 brothers, Dwayne Mount of Grand Blanc and Lyle and wife Betty Mount of California; Several nieces and nephews.

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ANDERSON, Thelma Dorene – Of Flint, age 77, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Fenton Extended Care Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date.               

Thelma was born in Flint on February 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Alton and Alice Mount.

Surviving are daughter, Marsha Loafman of Burton; 2 grandchildren, Tiffany and Brandon Loafman and great grandson, Gage; 2 brothers, Dwayne Mount of Grand Blanc and Lyle and wife Betty Mount of California; Several nieces and nephews.

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MURPHY, Julie Ann – of Montrose, age 45, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 4 PM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio, Rev. Robert Leming officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 3-4PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to Montrose Food Pantry.

Julie was born in Flint on June 28, 1964 to Robert and Nancy (Melanson) Reeves and lived in the Flint area her entire life. She was a graduate of Flushing High School. Julie married James Murphy on October 7, 1989. Julie was very active with the Montrose Food Pantry at Christian Faith Church. She enjoyed woodworking and made many gifts for her family.

She is survived by: husband James; 2 sons, Joshua(Merissa) Moses of Flint, Jonathan Murphy of Montrose; granddaughter Kaitlin; mother Nancy Brown of Montrose; sister and 2 brothers, Anita (Ron) Bodie of Stanwood, John Reeves and Paul Reeves both of Clio; many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Reeves and her step-father Joe Brown Jr. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.

KURTZ, Harold L. – Of Flint, age 64, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Funeral service will be held 11am Friday, February 5, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Doug Klein officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Visitation 11am-2pm and 4-8pm Thursday at the funeral home.                          

Harold was born in Flint, Michigan on November 6, 1945, the son of George and Jeanette Kurtz. He retired from GM after 36.2 years and a veteran of 10 ½ years in the Armed Forces.

 Surviving are one sister, Nanette; one brother, Dan; nephew, John; special friends, Sue Nadell and Sherry Legue.

 He will be missed by all his friends.

 He was preceded in death by mother Jeanette

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KEMP, (Zubke) Hazel B. – Of Grand Blanc, age 96, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at Hyde Park Assisted Living in Flushing. Funeral service will be held 11AM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Robert D. Taylor officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation 2-4pm and 6-8pm Friday and 10am Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home.

 Hazel was born in Goodrich, Michigan on September 27, 1913, the daughter of Ernest and Mary Zubke and was a resident of Grand Blanc all of her life. Mrs. Kemp was employed for 21 years at AC Spark Plug Division.

 Surviving are four children, W. Richard Wilcox and wife Ramona, Sandra and husband Lou Anderson, Ronnie C. Wilcox and wife Rosemary and Karon Saumier;  four grandchildren, Wayne and wife Dorothy Wilcox, Whitney and husband, Patrick Jensen, Lexy Anderson and Megan Latimer; five great-grandchildren, Alexander and Meredith Wilcox, Austa and Patrick James Jensen and Elizabeth (Libby) Latimer.

 She was preceded in death by husband, Ernest, 2 daughters, Betty Lou Wilcox and Bonnie Stone, two brothers, Ralph and Bill, two sisters, Marion and Anna Mae, grandson, David Wilcox and great-grandson, Thomas Wilcox.

 The family would like to thank Hyde Park and Heartland Hospice for their love, affection and support of our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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FALTIN, Irene A. – Of Flint, age 79, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Genesys Hospice Care Center in Goodrich. Visitation 10am Saturday, February 6, 2010 until the time of the service at 11am at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Pastor Mark W. Lasley officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

 Irene was born in Competition, MO on October 11, 1930, the daughter of Leland and Zella Handley. She was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church.

 Surviving are 4 children, Jimmy and wife Kathy, Carolyn and husband Michael Eatmon, Cathy and husband Dale Root, Dawn Faltin; 5 grandchildren; Kim Wright, John Faltin, Mike Eatmon, Angela Swaim and Robert Root; 7 great-grandchildren; Aaron, Kayla, Emily, Mason, Mica, Molly and Milo; 2 brothers, Wayne (Claudeen) Handley and Nolan (Delora) Handley

 She was preceded in death by her husband James, brothers, Jewel, Junior.

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FAIRCHILD, William W. – formerly of Clio, MI, age 90, died Wednesday February 2, 2010 at his residence in Lombard, IL. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, February 6, 2010 at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Burial will be at Flint Memorial Park, Mt. Morris. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 PM. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, National Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Bill was born October 11, 1919 in Kentucky to the late George and Dicie (Milligan) Fairchild. He was a resident of Clio since 1981. He married Myrtle McGhee on October 13, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2001. Mr. Fairchild served in the US Army during WW II. He retired from General Motors as a millwright with 29 years seniority. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Surviving are: son, Michael (Rita) Fairchild of Downers Grove, IL; daughter, Barbara (Bill) Pierrakeas of Geneva, IL; 5 grandchildren, Michelle (Jim) Nelson, Mitchell Fairchild, Terese (Ted) Weglarz, Brian (Maria) Fairchild, Maurean Brandt; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; sister, Eudella Dawes of IN; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was also preceded in death by: brothers and sisters, Floyd Fairchild, Lloyd Fairchild, Boyd Fairchild, Christine Rallor, Cordelia James, Hazel Jackson, Elizabeth Fairchild, Howard Fairchild and Eula Fairchild. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.