Return to Station Listings

Michael Sobol

Born: 1/19/1946
Died: 3/9/2026
Age: 80
Community: Grand Blanc, MI

SOBOL, MICHAEL RICHARD – Of Grand Blanc, age 80, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care of Grand Blanc.

Memorial visitation will be held from 1-3pm Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.

Michael was born in Flint, Michigan on January 19, 1946, the son of the late Steven and Catherine Sobol.

Michael married Susan Wood on May 11, 1968.

He graduated from Flint Northern High School and earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Western Michigan University, where he also played football.

Michael enjoyed all sports, especially golfing, football and playing cards with family. He loved attending all of his grandchildren’s activities and was known as “Papa” Mike.

He was a successful financial planner for over 40 years.

Michael is survived by his wife Susan; children Richard and wife Chrysta of Grand Blanc and their children Ben and wife Karen Howells and Elizabeth Sobol; Steven and wife Stephanie of Kalamazoo and their children James, Samatha and Madelyn; Andrew and wife Katie of Acworth, Georgia and their children Kylie, Marisa and Alexis; Scott and wife Jill of Grand Blanc and their children, Cole, Maxwell, Molly and Jake; sisters-in-law Sheryl and husband Gary Ackerman of Swartz Creek, Sharmon and husband Greg Kehler of Grand Blanc; Jodi Lee Wood; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Thomas Wood.

Special thanks to The Care Team Hospice and Brookdale Memory Care for all their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Care Team Hospice.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Copyright © 2026 Direct Obits, LLC

  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

Web Site: http://www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

Get a Map to this location...

Visitation
Date:   3/15/2026
Time:   1:00 PM
Memorial visitation will be held from 1-3pm Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   3/15/2026
Time:   1:00 PM
 
Location:   Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Get a Map to this location...

Official:  

Return to Station Listings