Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

Gerald A. (Jerry) Petkoff of Clifford, Michigan, formerly of the Millington area, passed away suddenly Friday June 24, 2022, at the age of 57.

Gerald was born on June 21, 1965, in Flint, Michigan and was the son of the late Ronald and Paula (McAllister) Petkoff.  Jerry loved riding his Harley, being with family and friends, and...

Jun 6, 2022

MILLINGTON – Helen Lea Alvord passed away on June 6, 2022. She was 80.

Helen was born on February 16, 1942, to the late Dewey and Wilda (Oliver) Woodrow. Helen attended Otterlake High School and graduated with the class of ’60. After high school she married the love of her life Donald Alvord on September 10, 1960....

Jun 4, 2022

MILLINGTON – Joshua L. Burns, Sr. our hardworking, humorous, adventurous, and caring dad, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on June 4, 2022.

Josh was born on November 16, 1982, to Ron and Kim (Herrick) Burns in Flint, MI. He was a graduate of Millington High School Class with the Class of ’01. Josh was passionate...

Jun 3, 2022

MILLINGTON - Tracy Jane Congdon, 45, our outgoing, courageous, faithful, and caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend peacefully passed away on Friday, June 3rd, 2022, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City after a 14-year battle with Huntington’s Disease. She is a true HD Warrior and fought her battle with grace and dignity to the very end.

Tracy Jane...

Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Laverne A. Boyd of Millington, MI passed away early Wednesday evening June 1, 2022, at the age of 85.

Laverne was born on April 24, 1937, in Mt. Morris, MI and was the son of the late Waldo & Rena Gibbs Boyd. Laverne served in the US-Air Force serving his duty between the Korean and Vietnam wars. When he returned...

May 28, 2022

Vassar – Susalene H. Babcock, 84, our faithful, devoted, sociable, and loving sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at Ascension-St. Mary’s in Saginaw.

Susalene was born in Saginaw on September 12th, 1937, to parents George and Irene (Kinney) Babcock. After graduating high school, Susalene did clerical work for GM for over 30 years...

May 28, 2022

Millington – Rex Yost, 86, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, May 28th, 2022, at his home.

Rex was born on January 28th, 1936, in Hale, MI, to the late David and the late Helen (McCoy) Yost. He married the love of his life Evelyn Hoard and they celebrated 53 years together. 

Rex honorably served in the Army from 1953-1957. Afterwards...

May 21, 2022

Mrs. Kay Marlene (Welsh) Childs of Millington, MI passed away suddenly Saturday May 21, 2022, at the age of 83.

Kay leaves her loving family, extended family, and friends to cherish her memory. In keeping with Kay’s wish, there will be no services, and cremation will take place. If you’d like to share a memory, express condolences,...

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...