Obituaries

May 17, 2022

Millington- Mr. Stanley “Stan” Burkowski passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was 85.

Stan was born in Vassar, Mi to the late Joseph and Irene Burkowski on July 23, 1936. Stan graduated from Vassar High School Class of ’54. He joined the Navy Reserves. Joe and Irene bought the...

May 15, 2022

Mr. Kenneth J. McCall our caring and loving father, papa, brother, and friend passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. He was 67.

Ken was born on February 28, 1955, to the late John and Willetta (Fowler) McCall. He was a graduate of Lakeville High School Class of ‘73. After high school he worked at Delphi for 33 years. He married...

May 13, 2022

Mrs. Diana Lee Doyle, 86, our kind, giving, honest, and nurturing mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 13th, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Diana Lee Daniels was born on July 15th, 1935, in Flint, MI to Hershel and Lillie (Taylor) Daniels. On August 6th, 1955, Diana married...

May 11, 2022

Mrs. Beverly Jeanne Austin, 91, our genuine, kind, sweet, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born in Denver, Colorado on January 1, 1931, to Halbert and Mary (Van Buskirk) Stocking. On April...

May 11, 2022

Mr. Speed “Emory” LeRoy Close Sr., 69, of Vassar, went to join his beloved son, Torrey, into the heavenly world on May 11, 2022 with his family by his side at St. Mary’s of Saginaw.

Speed was born on July 21, 1952, in Flint, MI to LeRoy and Becky (Spencer) Close. Speed was a Boy Scout Master...

May 10, 2022

May 3, 2022

Dr. Thomas “Tom” Adrian Blaylock passed away Wednesday April 13th, 2022 from natural causes at the age of 87.

Tom was the son of the late Raymond and Mabel Blaylock and was born in Buffalo New York on June 12th, 1934.

At 22 he joined the Airforce where he taught Russian Geography to Airmen.  After...

Apr 28, 2022

Millington- Bernice Schiefer, age 93, our loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her home.

Bernice was born in Frankenmuth, MI on April 24, 1929, to the late Richard and Irene (Bierlein) Knoll. She was married to the love of her life Harvey Schiefer. Together they had four children. Bernice was...

Apr 24, 2022

Mr. John Henry Baslock of Vassar, Michigan passed away Sunday April 24, 2022, with his family at his side, at the age of 80.

John was the son of the late Roy and Agnes (Godbold) Baslock and was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on June 28, 1941. John retired from Super Foods /Nashfinch working as a truck...

Apr 23, 2022

Mrs. Darlene K. (Swanton) Gardner of Millington, Michigan (Arbela Twp.) passed away Saturday April 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at the age of 71.

Darlene was born in Flint, Michigan on December 20, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Pauline (Nelson) Swanton. Darlene married William Gardner Jr on July 12, 1969, and...

Apr 23, 2022

Mr. Fredrick (Fred) Hiram Graunstadt of Millington, MI passed away Saturday April 23, 2022, at the age of 86.

Fred was born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 31, 1935, and was the son of Hiram and Mable (Selby) Graunstadt, Fred and Linda were married on May 19, 2006, on and together they have celebrated 15 years of...

Apr 22, 2022

Millington Twp – Daniel “Dan” W. Nowland Sr. 92, our hard working, determined, and caring husband, father, and friend passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022, surrounded by family at Ascension – St Mary’s in Saginaw.

Dan was born on June 7, 1929, in Akron, Michigan to Wallace and Eda (Post) Nowland. After high school, Dan went...

Apr 18, 2022

Mrs. Gertrude M. (Mc Kee) Martin of Vassar, Michigan passed away Monday April 18, 2022, with family at her side, at the age of 91.

The daughter of the late Omer and Geraldine (Howell) Mc Kee Gertrude was born in Turner, Michigan on July 9, 1930. Gertrude was employed with Chevrolet of Bay City, and she retired...

Apr 17, 2022

David James (Dave) Reinert of Vassar, Mi passed away Sunday April 17, 2022 at the age of 66.

David was born on January 1, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan and was the son of the late Henry and Donna (Mc Creery) Reinert. David grew up in the Frankenmuth and Vassar areas. He was a truck driver for many years...

Apr 14, 2022

Millington – Mary C. Mallard, 78, our strong-willed, humorous, devoted, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 14th, 2022, at Ascension Genesys Hospital, surrounded by her children and grandchildren – Grand Blanc.

Mary C. Hoffman was born in Flint, MI, on June 28th, 1943, to Nicholas and Ardath (Root) Hoffman. Mary’s...

Apr 10, 2022

Millington- William “Bill” Spencer, age 81, our strong, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his home.

Bill was born in Pontiac, MI on November 13, 1940, to the late William and Rosemary (Chambers) Spencer. He met the love of his life Rhenna (Berry) on a blind date. On December 3,...

Apr 8, 2022

Elizabeth Surprenant Marsden of the Vassar and Millington area passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, peacefully with her daughter at her side. She was 98.

Liz was born April 30, 1923, to the late Steve and Anna (Krowski) Sziber in Linwood, Michigan. In 1943 she married the late John Surprenant and they resided in Vassar, MI. Liz...

Apr 4, 2022

Vassar- Mary “Elaine” Owens, age 91, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 in Swartz Creek, MI.

Mary was born in Bay City, MI on October 6, 1930 to parents Roland and Mary Schultz. She graduated Vassar High School with the Class of 1948. In July of 1956 she married her...

Apr 3, 2022

Millington - Theodore “Ted” Wooldridge, age 64, our helpful, giving, and loving husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Sevierville, TN.

Ted was born in Somerville, TN, on July 31, 1957. He graduated from Millington High School with the Class of 1975, where he was a member of...

Apr 1, 2022

Connie Rae Allendorfer (McPherson) passed away peacefully on April 1st, 2022. She was 74 years old.

Connie was born to Harry and Lena McPherson on June 8th, 1947 in Flint, MI. She graduated from Millington High School in 1965. She married her high school sweetheart, Ben Allendorfer, on March 20th, 1965. She worked for many years at...