Obituaries

Daryl J. Rock

Daryl J. Rock

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, God called Daryl J Rock home. Born on Center Street on February 10, 1944 to Arleen (nee Cobb) and Albert Rock, Daryl lived most of his life in Millington. Daryl’s mother and father raised him as a man of faith in the Millington United Methodist Church. His maternal grandfather, Albert H. Cobb, was a longtime businessman...

Arlene M. Loomis

Arlene M. Loomis

Jan 17, 2024

Arlene M. Loomis, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Vassar Comfort Care.

Arlene was born in Hale, Michigan, on June 7, 1940, to parents Lafayette & Lucy (Turland) Short. On June 6, 1959, Arlene married the love of her life, Robert Loomis Sr. Together they shared countless memories, raised their three children, and celebrated 44 years...

Betty L. Johnson

Betty L. Johnson

Jan 16, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Johnson, age 95, our loving, devout, caring, and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth, Michigan.

Betty was born in Fairgrove, Michigan on August 1, 1928, to parents Rolan & Gladys (McCreedy) Layer. She was raised alongside her siblings, Lyle and...

Michael G. Knapp

Michael G. Knapp

Jan 15, 2024

Michael “Mike” Garry Knapp, age 48, our loving, dedicated, humorous, and sociable love-of-our life, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Mike was born in Flint on June 11, 1975, to parents Garry and Bonnie. Mike was raised alongside his three sisters and attended Millington schools. He was currently working as a heavy equipment operator...

Emma M. Scharff

Emma M. Scharff

Jan 10, 2024

Mrs. Emma M. Scharff, age 73, our loving, caring, and devoted wife mother,  grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on  Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, surrounded by her loving  family. 

Emma was born on July 27, 1950, in Imlay City, MI to parents Leo & Mary (Cervantes)  Huizar. Emma met Paul Scharff and...

James C. Michael Sr.

James C. Michael Sr.

Jan 8, 2024

James Cleven Michael Sr. left this worldly home on January 8, 2024, at the age of 88, to his heavenly home to be with his beloved wife, Mary Josephine Michael "Mary Jo". James was in his home surrounded by the family that was closest to him.

James was considered by anyone that knew him to be a great and loving...

Carolyn J. McGraw

Carolyn J. McGraw

Jan 7, 2024

Carolyn Jean McGraw, age 66, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Carolyn was born in Flint on October 2, 1957, to parents Bobby & Shirley (McClara) Whitehead. Carolyn earned her degree in nursing and worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years in the ER at Hurley Hospital. She enjoyed fishing, traveling, and camping. Her caring ways and...

Karen R. Bolley

Karen R. Bolley

Jan 6, 2024

Mrs. Karen Ruth Bolley, age 79, our loving, humorous, dedicated, and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Karen was born in Alpena, MI on September 4, 1944, the daughter of Frederick & Nellie (Mendham) Trost. She was raised alongside her siblings Bob, Mary, and Jane, and graduated...

Gerald (Gerry) Loudon

Gerald (Gerry) Loudon

Jan 5, 2024

Gerald (Gerry) Loudon, age 84, of Millington passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.

 

Gerry was born on October 9th, 1939, in Shenandoah, Iowa to the late Gavin and Helen (Chapman) Loudon. He was born the youngest of six siblings when the family was struggling their way out of the Great Depression. His father passed away suddenly while at work...

Donald L. Reil

Donald L. Reil

Dec 30, 2023

Mr. Donald "Donny" Lee Reil, age 61, a longtime resident of Vassar, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Donny was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1962, to Danny & Marcia (Cravener) Reil. In his working years, Donny was a welder with Loudon Steel in Millington. Donny was a natural outdoorsman and enjoyed time spent hunting and...

Ashleigh E. (Waterman) Jacot

Ashleigh E. (Waterman) Jacot

Dec 28, 2023

Ashleigh Elizabeth Jacot, a resident of Vassar MI, passed away December 28th, 2023 at the age of 35. She was born August 24th, 1988 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI to Glenda Jacot and Ronald Waterman Jr..  Ashleigh was a 2008 graduate of Vassar High School and attended Hope Community Church of Frankenmuth.

She loved taking care of the family...

William J. Kaiser

William J. Kaiser

Dec 27, 2023

William "Bill" J. Kaiser, age 94, passed away peacefully at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on December 13, 1929, to parents Virgil & Geraldine (Fisher) Kaiser in Saginaw, MI. He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After his military service, Bill met...

Anthony "Tony" R. Willey

Anthony "Tony" R. Willey

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Anthony "Tony" R. Willey, Millington, Michigan passed away early Friday evening December 22, 2023, with his family at his side. Tony was 75.

Tony was born in Frankfort, Michigan on December 3, 1948, and was the son of James and Geraldine (MaryAnn Hayes) Willey. Tony worked as a die-setter for General Motors and retired with 36 years of service...

Charles F. Barnett

Charles F. Barnett

Dec 14, 2023

SERVICE INFORMATION:

Chuck's family will welcome friends and neighbors to Hanlin Funeral Home - Vassar from 4-8 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church (3455 S. Van Buren Rd, Richville, MI 48757); additional visitation at church from 10 AM until the time of service....

Linda L. Yorke

Linda L. Yorke

Dec 14, 2023

Linda Lee (Rhodes) Yorke, born May 12, 1948, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. A resident of Millington, Michigan, Linda graduated from Millington High School in 1966, where she met her late husband David Yorke, and they shared 29 years of marriage. She was a very dedicated mother and grandmother.  

After briefly working at...

Ronald L. Couch

Ronald L. Couch

Dec 13, 2023

Ronald L. Couch, expectedly passed away at his home in Millington, Michigan on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

He was born on July 15, 1937, in Flint, Michigan. He married the love of his life, Judy, at a young age. Ron had a commendable experience in the U.S. Navy before transitioning to a dedicated career at General Motors. He was a...

Charles A. Hancock

Charles A. Hancock

Dec 12, 2023

Lifelong Millington resident Charles Albert Hancock passed away Tuesday afternoon December 12, 2023 at the age of 71 at Covenant Hospital, Saginaw. The son of the Ruth (Rockentine) and Floyd E. Hancock, Charles was born on February 15, 1952 and was a 1970 graduate of Millington High School. He received his B.A. in Education from Central Michigan University. Charles taught...

Thomas (Tom) Mack DeCoe

Thomas (Tom) Mack DeCoe

Dec 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) DeCoe of Vassar, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Tom was born March 5, 1943, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of the late Berton and Agnes (Seney) DeCoe.  He was a 1961 graduate of Vassar High School. On June 24, 1961, Tom married Janet Luther and together they have celebrated...

Shirley Theve ( Samdal) Lichtenwald

Shirley Theve ( Samdal) Lichtenwald

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Shirley (Samdal) Lichtenwald of Vassar, formerly of Millington, passed from our world into God’s Kingdom with her family at her side early Sunday morning December 3, 2023, at the age of 94.

Shirley was born in South Bend, Indiana on October 4, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth [Collard] Kuhlman. Shirley married Alfred...

Dorothy (Leader) Shelton

Dorothy (Leader) Shelton

Dec 2, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy (Leader) Shelton of Millington, Michigan, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at her residence with her family at her side at the age of 69.

Dorothy was the daughter of the late Graham and Dorothy (Beswick) Leader and was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on April 22, 1954.  Besides her parents, Dorothy was also preceded in death...

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