Matthew "Tiny" John Trnka
Matthew "Tiny" John Trnka
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Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel - Swartz CreekMatthew "Tiny" Trnka Obituary
TRNKA, Matthew John "Tiny" - age 58 of Oakley, MI, passed away August 27, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 12 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Visitation will be held from 3 PM - 8 PM Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and 11 AM - 12 PM Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital. Matthew was born March 24, 1967, in Flint, the son of Ross D. and Suzanne M. (Ruff) Trnka. He was a well driller, enjoyed working with his hands and helping others. Tiny enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a member of the Iron Wheels Motorcycle Club. Surviving are: three siblings, Jeanette Trnka (Tom Monk), Clayton (Wendy) Trnka and Chad (Christa) Trnka; three nephews, Spencer, Ashton, and Cohen Trnka; many other family members and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Suzanne Trnka. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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