Obituaries

Barbara E. Sizemore

Barbara E. Sizemore

Apr 11, 2023

Barbara Ellen Sizemore, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Flint on November 1, 1949, to parents Edward & Elsie (Routhier) Jones. She was one of six children and graduated from Beecher High School. Barbara met the love of her life, Michael Sizemore...

Karen L. Henderson

Karen L. Henderson

Apr 11, 2023

Karen Lucille (Schwab) Henderson, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home in the care of her loving family.

Karen was born in Saginaw on February 24, 1946, to parents Victor & Lucille (Barnes) Schwab. She was one of eight children and graduated from Millington High School. She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Henderson,...

Philip J. Nephew

Philip J. Nephew

Apr 8, 2023

 

Philip J. Nephew of Tuscola Twp. and Vassar, MI passed away early Saturday morning April 8, 2023, at the age of 69.Philip was born on August 27, 1953, in Saginaw and was the son of the late Jerald Nephew & Ruth (Everts) LaFord & Rex Baxter. Philip was a cabinet maker and a member of the Carpenters Union for...

Dennis O. Ford

Dennis O. Ford

Mar 22, 2023

Dennis O. Ford, age 66, of Vassar, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.

He was born on December 31st, 1956 to Jack C. & Lois M. (Clampitt) Ford in Flint. He resided in Vassar with his family and friends his whole life.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jack C. Ford; grandparents,...

Lela V. Higgins

Lela V. Higgins

Mar 22, 2023

Lela Viola Higgins, 96, our thoughtful, caring, faithful, and loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Comfort Care.

Lela was born on January 4th, 1927, in Millington, oldest daughter of Norman & Ottilie (Petzold) Kurpsel. Baptized January 16th, 1927, at St. Paul Lutheran Church....

Carolyn F. Laplow

Carolyn F. Laplow

Mar 20, 2023

We regretfully announce the passing of Carolyn (Emerson) Laplow, 85, of Midland, (formerly Millington) MI. Carolyn passed away peacefully, joining her Lord on Monday, March 20th, 2023, after a long and beautiful life.

Carolyn was born on February 13, 1938, to Gordon and Maleta (Mackensen) Emerson in Midland, MI. Carolyn was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Beaver Township,...

Evelyn M. Yost

Evelyn M. Yost

Mar 18, 2023

Evelyn May Yost, 84, peacefully passed away at her beloved farm on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.

Evelyn was born at home in Arbela Twp., on October 15th, 1938, to Albert & Adorna (Daly) Hoard. She married the love of her life, Rex Yost, and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing in May 2022. Evelyn retired from...

Terry D. Coutcher

Terry D. Coutcher

Mar 14, 2023

Terry Dean Coutcher, age 76, went to see his Lord on March 14, 2023.

Born on April 5, 1946, in Otisville, Michigan to Charles & Esther (Simmons) Coutcher. Attending Millington schools until the 7th grade, when his family moved to Mayville. There he met & dated his future bride while at Mayville schools. He and Penny Fairfield married February 12th,...

Nancy J. Donnelly

Nancy J. Donnelly

Mar 14, 2023

Nancy June Gleason Donnelly (November 27, 1939 – March 14, 2023)

Nancy June Gleason was born in Millington, Michigan to Gerald and June (Waicek) Gleason. She lived in Millington throughout her youth until meeting, and eventually marrying, Lavern Donnelly in 1956 when they moved to Vassar. Nancy worked at Caro Plastics, Welco Industries, and then TierCon until her retirement in...

Kenneth Blackmer

Kenneth Blackmer

Mar 13, 2023

Kenneth Charles Blackmer, SFC U.S. Army Retired passed away on March 13th, 2023 at the age of 70. 

He is survived by his wife Connie and two children, Steve and Sherrill.  Ken served 20 years as a trumpet player in the Army before retiring as a Sergeant First Class in 1992.  Ken loved animals, fishing, woodworking, and was a devoted...

Gerald Balcer Jr.

Gerald Balcer Jr.

Mar 13, 2023

MILLINGTON TWP - Gerald "Jerry" Balcer Jr., 66, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville.   Jerry was born on June 27, 1956, in Flint, MI to parents Gerald Sr. & Shirley (Fletcher) Balcer. He was raised on the family farm in Millington alongside his siblings, Carolyn...

Laurie S. Glynn

Laurie S. Glynn

Mar 9, 2023

Laurie Sue Glynn, age 64, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home.

Laurie Sue McMann was born on September 20, 1958, to parents Eldon & Joy (Stimson) McMann. She was one of five children and graduated from Vassar High School in 1977. On February 10, 1979, she married the love of her life, Randall “Randy” L. Glynn....

Janet S. Kapala

Janet S. Kapala

Mar 7, 2023

Janet S. Kapala, 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at her home in the care of her loving family.

Janet was born in Saginaw on September 25th, 1964, to James & Shirley (Franctk) Kapala. She married Donald Kapala, and together they raised their two children Tracy and Jason. She worked for many years at Vic’s Market as...

William Seddon

William Seddon

Mar 2, 2023

Bill was born on July 21, 1939, at the family farm on Center Rd., his parents were William A. Seddon & Velda Opperman. He was an only child and was taught at an early age to work and help on the family farm. By the age of 8, he was driving the John Deere. He graduated from Mayville High School...

Timothy Korpi

Timothy Korpi

Feb 25, 2023

KORPI, Timothy "Tim" - of Hot Springs Arkansas, formerly of Millington Michigan, passed away at his home on February 25, 2023.   Tim was born May 13, 1957, to the late Ernest & Lois Korpi. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Sharon Korpi (Gearhart). In his spare time, Tim enjoyed working on cars and attending car shows. He...

Gerald R. Gawne

Gerald R. Gawne

Feb 22, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) R. Gawne, (79), affectionately known as Beetle, passed away peacefully at home on 2/22/23. Born on 1/25/44, he lived within 2 blocks of his childhood home his whole life, except when he joined the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. He graduated from bootcamp in Ft. Dix, NJ and was then stationed in Germany. He was a communications specialist and...

David J. Einhardt

David J. Einhardt

Feb 20, 2023

David J. Einhardt, age 58, of Vassar, went home to Jesus unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, in his home. Dave was born in Pigeon, MI on May 8th, 1964, to Carl Einhardt and Frances Rose. He was raised alongside his six siblings:  Linda, Steve, Sheri, Sandra, Mari, and his twin sister, Dana. Dave and Corin (Biga) were united in marriage...

Ronald C. Balcer

Ronald C. Balcer

Feb 19, 2023

Ronald C. BalcerFebruary 10, 1962 - February 19, 2023Ronald C. Balcer was born on February 10, 1962 at St. Joe's Hospital in Flint to parents Gerald and Shirley Balcer.  He was raised on the farm in Millington alongside his siblings Gerald Balcer Jr., Carolyn Stevens, Nancy Hall and Valerie Weiss. Ronald was an avid collector of John Deere model tractors and...

Hallie Greenwood

Hallie Greenwood

Feb 18, 2023

Hallie Greenwood, a longtime resident of Vassar, Michigan, passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Saturday evening at the age of 88 years.

 

Hallie was born in Caro, MI on June 1, 1934, to the late Hallie and Eva (Holmes) Greenwood. Raised in Vassar, Hallie graduated from Vassar High School where his passion for sports developed. His love for...

Lora I. Moffat

Lora I. Moffat

Feb 15, 2023

VASSAR - Lora I. Moffat, age 82, our determined, loving, and caring aunt and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.   Lora I. Rosencrants was born on March 23, 1940 in Tuscola, MI to parents Kenneth & Lola (Hart) Rosencrants. She was raised alongside her brothers, Tom and Dennis, and graduated from Frankenmuth High School...

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