TOLENE, Merrill Keith – age 85, of Linden, died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his residence. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Friday, February 18, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton with Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-9 PM Thursday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 W. Silver Lake Rd., Fenton where a rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Thursday night followed by a 4th Knight of Columbus service. Mr. Tolene was born December 7, 1925 in DePue, IL, the son of Clarence A. and Nira Elsie (Wade) Tolene. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and retired from General Motors in 1982 after 27 years of service. Mr. Tolene married Dolores Marie Turchi on October 22, 1946 and she preceded him in death on February 3, 2009. Mr. Tolene was a member St. John the Evangelist in Fenton and St. Catherine in Sebring, FL. HE was also active in the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are four children, Berry K. Tolene of AL, Dale A. Tolene of Glens Falls, NY, Marilyn K. (Edward) Crist of Flint, Thomas N. (Bella) Tolene of Fenton; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Ordelle Hoffmann of OR. He was also preceded in death by is sister, Shelly Ford. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

HERRINGTON, T.W. (Pete) – Of Flint, age 92, died on Monday, February 14, 2011 at Genesys Convalescent Center. Funeral service will be held at 2p.m. Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Mr. Bill Maguffee officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Heart Association, Paralyzed Veterans of America or Swartz Creek Church of Christ. Visitation 12 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Herrington was born in Kerwood, Ontario, Canada on October 20, 1918, the son of Berton and Ethel (Wilson) Herrington and was a resident of Flint most of his life. On September 25, 1937 he married Mary L. Mize in LaGrange, Indiana. He served in the U.S, Army during World War II. He was a member of Swartz Creek Church of Christ. He was also a member of the GM Executive Club and member of the Retirement Group of Greater Flint. Mr. Herrington graduated from Flint Central High School, he attended G.M.I, Yuba City College, California and Mott Community College. Mr. Herrington was employed by General Motors Parts Division, retiring in 1980. Surviving are two daughters, Sondra K. Creasey of Grand Blanc, Harriet S. and husband Kenneth Linkowski, of Ft. Myers, FL; five grandchildren, Rob (Karen) Creasey and John (Stephanie) Creasey, Bob (Paige) Linkowski, Paul (Robin) Linkowski and Jill (Allen) Fraser; Seven great-grandchildren, Robby and Elizabeth Creasey, John Watson Creasey, Conner Linkowski, Mia and Ben Fraser and Truman Linkowski; brother, James (Donelda) Herrington; sister, Marjorie J. Dunn; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary “Lucy”, on May 1, 2002, son-in-law, Charles R. Creasey, 1 brother and 5 sisters. Mr. Herrington was a man with a kind heart who was devoted to his church and family.

ALLEN, Harold C., age 86 of Perry, passed away at his residence on Thursday February 10, 2011. Funeral services will be held at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Perry on Tuesday February 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Desmond Bell will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2-4 and on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 PM.
Harold was born in Williamston, MI on December 26, 1924, the son of Blandford and Ruby (Wyrick) Allen. He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1945. On June 24, 1949 he married Reathel Hill in Perry. They celebrated 61 years of marriage last year. Harold worked for Motor Wheel of Lansing for 42 years before retiring.
Harold is survived by his wife, Reathel, daughters; Kay A. Brown of Perry and Cherie Shorman of E. Lansing, sons; Arnold, Jeffery and Gregg all of Perry and Ray (Jessica) of DeWitt, MI., 2 brothers; Linden (Florence) of Houghton Lake and George (Carol) of Six Lakes, 8 sisters; Mabel Harshman of CA, Erma Kutchinski of Stanwood, MI, Evelyn (Elmer) Eckert of Six Lakes, Vivian (Norvell) Landes of Mt. Rose, Ruth Fuss of CO, Joann Hopkins of Holly, Audrey Putman of Shepherd, and Barbara (Keith) Ward of Wyoming. Seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Marvin and sister Betty Moore. Memorials are suggested to the Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

YBARRA, Placido – Age 101, of Flushing, died February 10, 2011 at Brian’s House in Davison. Mr. Ybarra was born in Texas on October 5, 1909, the son of the late Amador and Maria Ybarra. He retired from G. M. Plant 10 in 1971. He was especially dedicated to his family and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Also, Placido was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his children, Alphonso (Mary) Ybarra, Mary (Al) Brookshire, Richard (Anita) Ybarra, Reynoldo (Sharon Amy) Ybarra, Theresa (John) Cuddeback, Victoria Ybarra and John (Annie) Ybarra; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and two great, great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Ida Ybarra; Son, Hilario Ybarra and brothers and sisters. Friends may visit the family Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 1480 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI 48439. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, G-2316 W. Coldwater, Flint until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Rev. Tim Nelson officiating. Burial to follow at New Calvary catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to charity of donor’s choice. Memories and condolences with the family at
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