Obituaries

Arthur "Jim" Saeger

Arthur "Jim" Saeger

Dec 30, 2025

Arthur James Saeger “Jim” passed away on December 30, 2025, at Henry Ford Genesys. He was 78.

Jim was born to the late Arthur & Luella Saeger on June 30, 1947. He was a lifelong resident of Millington, MI where he graduated High School in 1965. He was married to Patricia (Tarrant) for 54 years and together they raised two daughters....

Shawn West

Shawn West

Dec 30, 2025

Shawn Robert West passed away on December 30, 2025. He was 57.

Shawn was born on August 23, 1968, to Wayne and Shirley West. Shawn grew up in Lapeer, MI. Before meeting his wife, Kathleen, and starting a family in Millington. He loved archery, scouting for deer, all things nature, sports racing derby cars, and watching his boy’s race, as well...

J.H. Daniel Coleman

J.H. Daniel Coleman

Dec 29, 2025

J.H. Daniel Coleman of Millington went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully Monday evening at his residence, Daniel was 85.

Daniel was the son of the late Holland & Bertha (Helton) Coleman and was born in Whitewood, Virginia. on March 2, 1940. On March 31, 1962, he married Beverly Wainwright and together they celebrated 63 years...

Linda Bess

Linda Bess

Dec 28, 2025

Linda Carol Bess, age 63, passed away on December 28, 2025. 

Linda was born on February 12, 1962, in Yuma, Arizona to James and Viola (Myers) Laguna. She attended Central Union High School, in El Centro California, with the class of 1980. Linda met the love of her life, Mark Ziegler, in August 1988. Linda worked as a custodian at Vassar...

David White

David White

Dec 28, 2025

Mr. David Robert “Dave” White, age 52, our helpful, generous, and kind husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly on December 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on March 10, 1973, in Flint, Michigan to David & Vickie (Windom) White. He was raised alongside his brother Justin and graduated from Millington High...

Dave Pezo

Dave Pezo

Dec 20, 2025

MAYVILLE – Mr. David Michael “Dave” Pezo, age 68, our hard-working, caring, adventurous, and determined brother, uncle, great-uncle, nephew, and friend passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025.

Dave was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 28, 1957, to Tony & Lois (Plumb) Pezo. He grew up alongside his brothers George and Paul and graduated from Mayville High School with the...

David Bushong

David Bushong

Dec 16, 2025

VASSAR - David Carl Bushong was called home to his Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 

He was born in Coldwater, Michigan on November 13, 1942, the son of Vera Moog-Boston and Ernest Boyer Jr. On May 3, 1968, he married his life-long companion and soul mate, Thelma Hall of Montgomery, Indiana. They were blessed with two children, Brian M. (married...

Norman Petzold

Norman Petzold

Dec 16, 2025

Norman Wiliam Petzold, Jr., of Millington, MI, beloved husband, father and grandfather, known for his love of beekeeping and the sweet honey he harvested each fall, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Tuscola County Medical Care Community in Caro, MI. He was 79 years old.

Norm was born on November 23, 1946, and was the oldest child of Norman Edward Petzold...

Bill Dale

Bill Dale

Dec 12, 2025

MILLINGTON – Mr. William A. “Bill” Dale, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on May 4, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan, to William, Sr. & Delia (Kayga) Dale. He was raised alongside his sisters in the Pontiac and Ortonville areas. On July 3, 1963, he married the love of his...

David Wilkinson

David Wilkinson

Dec 11, 2025

MILLINGTON – Mr. David Lynn “Dave” Wilkinson, age 68, our determined, caring, and hard-working, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on December 11, 2025.

Dave was born on October 10, 1957, in Big Rapids, Michigan, to Gordon & Marjorie Wilkinson (McCarthy). He was one of seven children and graduated from Millington High School with the class of...

Gary Cardis

Gary Cardis

Dec 9, 2025

CARO, formerly FAIRGROVE – Mr. Gayre Lee “Gary” Cardis, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025.

Gary was born in Lansing, Michigan, on November 15, 1936, to Robert & Lucille (Gerlinger) Cardis. He married Joy Jones on November 27, 1959. Together they shared countless memories, raised their daughters, and celebrated 49 years of marriage before Joy’s passing in 2009....

Ronald Gary Leix

Ronald Gary Leix

Dec 2, 2025

FOSTORIA – Mr. Ronald Gary Leix, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born on May 29, 1939, in Mayville, Michigan, to Wilfred & Madeline (Valentine) Leix. Before retiring, Gary was a skilled trades supervisor with General Motors. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. On October 1, 1960, he wed the...

Martha Albrecht

Martha Albrecht

Nov 26, 2025

THREE RIVERS, formerly VASSAR – Mrs. Martha Joan Albrecht, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Martha was born on March 21, 1936, in Clarksville, Michigan, to Tobias & Mattie Schrock (Miller). She was the youngest of six children and grew up in Clarksville. She met the love of her life, Virgil “Virg” Albrecht at Fairview Bible School;...

Sharon Bender

Sharon Bender

Nov 26, 2025

VASSAR - Mrs. Sharon Jean Bender, age 68, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Sharon was born in Caro, Michigan, on May 3, 1957, to parents George & Cora Marie Maguire (Taylor). She wed the love-of-her-life, Gordon Bender. Together they have shared countless memories and raised their children. Sharon enjoyed camping, going Up North, playing cards, bingo,...

Karen Bissell

Karen Bissell

Nov 25, 2025

Karen S. Bissell of Millington, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. She was 70 years old.

Karen Sue Bamberg was born January 8, 1955, to the late Carl & Beatrice (Fink) Bamberg. She married David Bissell on November 7, 1980. Karen graduated from Frankenmuth High School in 1973. She was employed at Nexteer until her...

Robert Aulbert

Robert Aulbert

Nov 20, 2025

MILLINGTON – Mr. Robert “Bob” Charles Aulbert, age 63, our proud, dedicated, and caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. 

Bob was born on March 18, 1962, in Bay City, Michigan, to parents William “Jim” & Marguerite (Coon) Aulbert. He grew up alongside his brothers Bill, Clifford, Daryl, and the late Bruce....

Scott Bassett

Scott Bassett

Nov 20, 2025

MILLINGTON – Mr. Scott Bassett, age 69, was called home by his Lord and Savior on the evening of Thursday, November 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Scott was born in Flint, Michigan, on February 17, 1956, to Patrick & Leah (Revesz) Bassett. He grew up alongside his siblings and graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1974....

Frank "Ed" Page

Frank "Ed" Page

Nov 19, 2025

MILLINGTON - Mr. Frank Edward “Ed” Page, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the family homestead surrounded by loved ones.

Ed was born on October 1, 1958, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Frank Dawson & Barbara Jean (née Craft) Page. He was raised alongside his brothers, Robert “Bobby” and David, and graduated from Millington High School. In his...

Marlene D. Bouck

Marlene D. Bouck

Nov 16, 2025

Mrs. Marlene Donna Bouck, age 79, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 16, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

Marlene was born in Bad Axe, Michigan, on August 22, 1946, to Clayton & Barbara Bouck (née Streeter). She graduated from Bad Axe High School on May 31, 1964. She continued her education at Northwestern School of...

Richard Myers

Richard Myers

Nov 13, 2025

Mr. Richard Walter Conquest Walker Myers, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at his family farm surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born on July 7, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, parents Robert Conquest & Flora Myers (née Hoskin). He married Cathy Sue Strickert on May 20, 1978, and together they shared countless memories, raised their children, and...