News for Fenton, Linden, Holly MI
Fenton Township home ruined by fire
Numerous fire departments responded to a fire, which ruined a family’s home in Fenton Township early Sunday morning.
Local businesses helping with hurricane ease
The aftermath and devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Louisiana has hit the hearts of tri-county residents in a big way.
Tri-County Area Obituaries
Flo Marcelle “The Gatehouse Queen” Fields
Flo Marcelle “The Gatehouse Goddess” Fields – age 92, of Holly, died August 28, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, September Five, two thousand seventeen at the Dryer Funeral Hom
Mary Jane Glenn (nee Hanks)
Mary Jane Glenn (nee Hanks) – age 62, of Holly, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer. She was loved by many and surrounded by family at the time of her d
Carmen Sue Camacho
Carmen Sue Camacho – age 35, of Holly, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held one PM Wednesday, August 30, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, one thousand S
Edward A. Krzeminski
Edward A. Krzeminski – age 81, of Fenton, died Wednesday, August 23, 2017. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated eleven AM Monday, August 28, 2017, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Chur
Richard Walter Holtje
Richard Walter Holtje – age 76, died August 22, two thousand seventeen at Genesys Health Park. Funeral Mass will be celebrated eleven AM Friday, August 25, two thousand seventeen at St. Augustine Catholic Church, six thousand four hundred eighty one Fa
Audrey Norma Hyde
Audrey Norma Hyde – age 86, of Linden, died August 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held eleven AM Saturday, August 26, two thousand seventeen at Linden Presbyterian Church, one hundred nineteen W. Broad St., Linden.
Christopher Lawrence Hamilton
Christopher Lawrence Hamilton – age 34, of Fenton, died Monday, August 21, 2017. Funeral services will be held one PM Friday, August 25, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1
Alice Jean Annette “AJ” Winchester
Alice Jean Annette “AJ” Winchester age – 77, of Fenton died in her home on August 15, 2017. She was born in Highland Township, the daughter of Stephan and Betty Winchester. She lea
Timothy David Orsini
Timothy David Orsini – age 49, of Linden, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August Eighteen, 2017. Services will be held twelve PM Thursday, August 24, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fe
Doreen Pearl Chisnell
Doreen Pearl Chisnell – age 76, of Fenton, died August 17, two thousand seventeen at Genesys Health Park. Funeral service will be held one PM Wednesday, August 23, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton
Sidney D. Smale
Sidney D. Smale – age 95, of Fenton, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Thursday, August Eighteen, 2017. Sidney was born on September 17, one thousand nine hundred twenty one the son of Donald and
Mrs. Christy E. Nelson
Mrs. Christy E. Nelson – age 46, died peacefully August 16, two thousand seventeen at Genesee Care Center in Grand Blanc. She is the loving wifey of Jeffery Nelson; beloved mother of Chris, Andrew, G
Robert Lee Cole
Robert Lee Cole – age seventy five of Fenton, died August 15, 2017. Funeral Mass will be celebrated eleven AM Friday, August Legitimate, two thousand seventeen at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, six hundred N. Adelaide
John Gordon White
John Gordon White – age 68, of Linden, died Thursday, August Ten, 2017. Services will be held two PM Monday, August 21, two thousand seventeen at Excellent Lakes National Cemetery, four thousand two hundred Belford Rd., Holly.
John A. Jones
John A. Jones – age 87, of Holly, died Saturday, August 12, 2017. Memorial services will be held at eleven AM Saturday, August Nineteen, two thousand seventeen with Deacon Frank Wines officiating at Dryer Joy
Kathleen Esther Horton
Kathleen Esther Horton – age 88, of Fenton, died Friday, August 11, 2017. Memorial services will be held at four PM Saturday, August Nineteen, two thousand seventeen at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with vi
Duane Sidney Boughton
Duane Sidney Boughton – age 84, of West Bloomfield died August Ten, 2017. Born October Nineteen, one thousand nine hundred thirty two in Detroit to the late Duane and Lillian (nee: Bowles) Boughton, Sr. He married the f
Bernard Eugene Thomas, Sr.
Bernard Eugene Thomas, Sr. – age 91, of Fenton, died Saturday, August Five, 2017. Service will be held twelve PM Thursday, August Ten, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, two hundred nine E. Br
Mr. Duane R. Theisen
Mr. Duane R. Theisen – age 91, died peacefully August 7, two thousand seventeen at Fenton Assisted Living. He is the loving hubby of the late Katie Theisen. Surviving are his beloved children, Pa
Kimberly Wheeler
Kimberly Wheeler – age 59, was born to Martha and David Simpson on October 12, 1957. That day the world was gifted an incredible woman, who was always ready for an venture and wo
Aimee Marie Fenwick
Aimee Marie Fenwick – age 44, of Holly, died Wednesday, August Two, 2017. Services will be held one PM Monday, August 7, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, one thousand W. Silver Lake
Robert J. Wehrli
Robert J. Werhli – age 88, of Fenton, died July 31, 2017. Funeral services will be held four PM Thursday, August Trio, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, one thousand Silver Lake Rd., F
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Bruce A. Szcodronski
Bruce A. Szcodronski – age 60, of Grass Lake formerly of Linden, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Born to Edward and Mary Ellen Szcodronski. Surviving are wifey,
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Cheryl Anne Baxter
Cheryl Anne Baxter – age 58, of Fenton, died Monday, July 24, 2017. Services will be held 12:30 PM Monday, August 7, two thousand seventeen at Fine Lakes National Cemetery, four thousand two hundred Belford Rd., Holly.
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Roberta Elaine Rising
Roberta Elaine Rising – age 91, of Fenton, died Sunday, July 23, 2017. Services were held eleven AM Wednesday, July 26, two thousand seventeen at Acute Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, one thousand Silver Lake Roa
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Judith Diane “Judy” Hogan
Judith Diane “Judy” Hogan – age 75, died on July 27, 2017. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 30, two thousand seventeen from 2-7 PM at Dryer Funeral Home in Holly. Funeral services
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Former Times reporter immersed in Houston storm coverage
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Former Holly student dies after being electrocuted
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Former Fenton City councilman passes away
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Last free concert is this Thursday
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Local gas prices spike in Harvey’s wake
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Restaurant holder seeks another liquor license
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Fewer people coming in instructing profession
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Has tri-county recovered from recession?
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Spotlight on Natures Bath & Bod
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Tenth annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing
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Fenton Township Board of Trustees creates Dartmouth Drive Special Assessment District
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How unspoiled is that bottled water you’re drinking?
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Sewer maintenance contract extended
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Why did teenage kill his grandmother, then himself?
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