Obituaries

Sep 26, 2022

Ward Swartz, age 80, of Millington, MI passed away at his L’Anse home on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born in L’Anse on May 18, 1942, the son of the late John “Mickey” and Clara (Knapp) Swartz. Professionally Ward graduated from L’Anse High School in 1960 where he played football, basketball and ran track. Ward served in the...

Sep 24, 2022

Vassar-Rose Marie (Stephen) Lambert of Vassar, 93, died September 24, 2022. She was born August 17, 1929, to Ignatz and Rose (Schwitzer) Stephen. She married A. Edward Lambert on September 15, 1951. He predeceased her August 29, 2005.

Rose leaves three daughters: Connie (Ken) Blackmer; Chris Tubbs; Caren (Wayne) Bamberg; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren...

Sep 15, 2022

Eugene Ralph Frederick Heffelfinger of Vassar, Michigan passed away on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the age of 96.

Eugene was born on January 10, 1926 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late William and Amollia (Wavrek) Heffelfinger. He attended Catasauqua, public schools in Pennsylvania graduating with the class of 1943. He then went...

Sep 6, 2022

Marlene J. McCurdy, 90, passed away September 6, 2022, with her children at her side.

Marlene was born December 23, 1931, in Tuscola, Michigan, to the late Howard and Mary Haines. On October 25, 1958, she married the love of her life, H. Duane McCurdy, who preceded her in death. Together they raised three children: Sandy (Gary)...

Sep 6, 2022

On September 6, 2022 Roy Charles Jobson (72) left us here on earth to walk through the beloved cucumber fields of heaven. In his passing he was surrounded by the love and adoration of his children and grandchildren. May he forever now find peace in the heavenly gardens and choice hunting grounds.  Roy was happiest working with the staff,...

Sep 4, 2022

Mrs. Kathryn (Ward) Narsted of Millington, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning September 4, 2022, at the age of 75.

Kathryn was the daughter of Evert & Evelyn (Thornton) Ward and was born on October 29, 1946, in Flint, Mi. Kathryn married John N. Narsted on June 18, 1966, and they celebrated 41 years of marriage before...

Aug 31, 2022

CARO - Patricia Ann DeLorey, age 80, passed away surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit.

Patricia was born in Farmington Hills on February 16, 1942, to parents Jack and Irene (Jackson) Morris. She met Richard DeLorey; they dated, fell in love, and were married. Together they celebrated...

Aug 24, 2022

Robert E. (Bob) Farnham of Vassar, Michigan passed away Wednesday August 24, 2022, at the age of 84.

Bob was born April 7, 1938, in Clifford, Michigan to the late Louis & Eleanor (Knaggs) Farnham. Bob served our country in the US-Army. On June 25, 1960, he married Norma Dickerson, and together they have celebrated 62 years...

Aug 17, 2022

MILLINGTON – Carrie Cathleen Austin, 54, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Covenant Hospital on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Carrie was born in Flint, on April 25, 1968, to parents William (Bill) Austin and Patricia Isham. She graduated from Millington High School class of ‘87. Carrie enjoyed working at Reese Rocket Bowl Bar & Grill,...

Aug 16, 2022

COLUMBIAVILLE – Mrs. Linda Noel Schmidt, 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

Linda was born in Flint, on Christmas Day 1948, to parents Arthur & Florence (Rose) Evans. She was the second of four children and graduated from Millington High School. Linda met Ronald...

Aug 11, 2022

Andrea L. (Jolly) Sayles of Millington, MI passed away Thursday morning August 11, 2022, at the age of 73.

Andrea was the daughter of the late Thomas & Betty (Hanlin) Jolly Jr and was born on February 24, 1949, in Flint. Michigan.  Growing up in Millington Andrea was a graduate of Millington High School Class of 1967....

Aug 2, 2022

Jeffrey A. (Jeff) ILL of Millington, Michigan passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the age of 56.

Jeff was the son of Victor & Ruth (Walther) ILL and was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 18, 1965. Growing up in Millington, Jeff was a graduate of Millington High School,  class of...

Jul 31, 2022

Mrs. Patricia (Pattie Agan) Maloney of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Millington, MI, passed away early Sunday evening July 31, 2022, at the age of 74.

Pattie was born in Flint, Michigan, on September 14, 1947, and was the daughter of the late John & Patricia (Cogswell) Agan. She grew up in Flint and Grand Blanc before moving to Otter Lake where she went on...

Jul 30, 2022

Dawn M. Gross of Vassar, MI passed away Saturday afternoon July 30, 2022, at the age of 63.

Dawn was the daughter of Eugene Gross & Donna Hoskins and was born on January 6, 1959, in Saginaw Mi. Dawn graduated from Vassar High School. After high school she worked at many areas small factor’s such as Woolco...

Jul 21, 2022

Mr. Philip E (Phil) Galloway of Mt. Morris and Thetford Twp. area passed away late Thursday afternoon July 21, 2022, at the age of 52.

Phil was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on July 10, 1970, and was the son of Gerald & Barbara (McGee) Galloway. On February 6th, 1997, Phil married Julie Isaac and together they have celebrated  25  years of marriage....

Jul 17, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Desiree (Wentz) Jozwiak of Millington, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning July 17, 2022, at the age of 56.

Wanda was the daughter of the late Millard & Wanda (King) Wentz and was born on December 13, 1965, in Flint Michigan. On June 6, 1987, Wanda married Joel Jozwiak and together they have celebrated 35...

Jul 12, 2022

Mrs. Marilyn (Bender) Graubner of Vassar, Michigan passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Tuesday morning July 12, 2022, at the age of 91.

Marilyn was the daughter of the late Ernest & Adelia (Engelhardt) Bender and was born on June 22, 1931, in Tuscola Township, Michigan.  On June 15, 1955, Marilyn married Ronald Graubner, and together...

Jul 7, 2022

Mrs. Sandra (Eremia) Shamel of Vassar, Michigan formerly of Millington, and Sebewaing, Michigan passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Thursday July 7, 2022, at the age of 79.

Sandra was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Martens) Eremia and was born in Sebewaing, Michigan on December 19, 1942.  On April 8, 1972, Sandra married...

Jul 6, 2022

Gary Warren Perkins of Millington, MI passed from our world in God’s Kingdom on his father’s birthday July 6, 2022, at the age of 46. Gary was the son of Esther (Boyd) and the late Warren Perkins and was born on July 26, 1975, in Flint, Michigan.  Gary was a graduate from Millington High School class of 1994. He then...

Jun 26, 2022

Mrs. Elsie C. Arnott of Flint, Michigan formerly of Millington, Mi passed away early Sunday morning June 26, 2022, at the age of 91.

Elsie was born in Hazel Park, Michigan on June 22, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Lachlan and Agnes McDonald.  As a youngster she grew up in the Caro, Michigan area...