Obituaries

Feb 5, 2021

Linda Colosky passed away February 5, 2021, surrounded by loving family. She was 73.

Linda was born on February 9, 1947, to the late Harvey and late Dorothy Hawkins. Linda graduated high school and married Frederick Colosky on June 19, 1965. Together they celebrated 55 years of marriage and their two children. She was active in the Vassar Church of Nazarene....

Jan 30, 2021

Kathy (Kate) Garwood passed away on January 30, 2021. She was 71.

Kate was born on November 3, 1949 to the late George and Alma Louise Jackson. Kate was married to the late Jackson Garwood. She was a dedicated waitress at McPhersons Family Restaurant for 22 years. There she made many friends. Kate could always be found...

Jan 25, 2021

Floyd B. Diener, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Flint, Michigan, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at the age of 94.

Floyd was born on October 26, 1926 in Vassar, Michigan and was the son of Rudolph and Lena (Dennis) Diener.  Floyd served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and retired from General Motors-Chevrolet after 30 years. ...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Henry Reppuhn  of Millington, Michigan formerly of Grand Blanc, Michigan passed away Saturday January 23, 2021 at the age of 103.

Henry was born on August 14, 1917 in Silverwood, Michigan and was the son of the late Charles and  Marie (Gammel) Reppuhn.  Henry worked for 37 with General Motors in Pontiac, Michigan. He was a past...

Jan 22, 2021

Randy R. Keinath of Millington, MI passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday, January 22, 2021 at the age of 60.

Randy was the son of Leon & Mildred (Reif) Keinath and was born in Flint, Michigan on November 10, 1960. Randy grew up in Millington graduating from Millington High School in 1978. In high school, he...

Jan 14, 2021

VASSAR - Mr. Ronald R. Mercer of Vassar, MI, passed away Thursday, January 14th, 2021 at the age of 69. Ron was born in Flint, MI, on September 26th, 1951, the son of Kenneth and Beverly (Blake) Mercer.  After high school, Ron served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was very proud of his...

Jan 13, 2021

MILLINGTON, MI - Doris Kay Hadden, 55, our fun-loving, energetic, and generous, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 at Brian's House in Bay City surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on December 2nd, 1965, in Flint, to parents Richard and Mary Ellen...

Jan 11, 2021

Mary Jo Michael passed away on January 11, 2021. She was 83.

Mary Jo was born to the late Michael and Mary Bodag on January 30, 1937. Mary was married to the love of her life James Michael for 66 years and together they had four children. Mary Jo was proud of and dedicated to her family....

Jan 4, 2021

Landyn William Hanel of Millington, Michigan, passed away Monday, January, 4th 2021, at the age of 17.  Landyn was born on June 21, 2003 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of Jason and Heidi (Staley) Hanel.

Landyn was a junior at Millington High School where he loved his high school activities.  His passion for football was...

Dec 31, 2020

Lewis E. Henderson, Sr., age 82, passed away quietly on December 31, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.

Born April 6, 1938 in Flint, Michigan to the parents of Charles and Pearl Henderson. At age 19 he married the love of his life Beverly, age 18, and together they had their four sons. Celebrating love and...

Dec 31, 2020

Arnold J. Schmitter, Sr., passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020 at his home in Millington, MI surrounded by loved ones. He just celebrated his 85th birthday with his favorite chocolate cake and ice cream.

Born on December 20th, 1935, Arnold was one of 10 children to the late William Schmitter and Mable Secord Schmitter.  In 1954,...

Dec 30, 2020

Sharon L. Calcaterra passed away on December 30, 2020. She was 77.

Sharon was born on March 17, 1943 to the late John and Catherine Jackman. Sharon worked in the insurance industry until her most important job in life which was being a mother.  Sharon devoted herself to raising her four children in their Millington home.  Sharon...

Dec 27, 2020

Patricia E. Patterson passed away on December 27, 2020 at the age of 75.

Born to the late Lyle and Anna Mae Corner on January 27, 1945, graduated Kearsley High School 1963, moved to Millington, MI, where she raised her three children while working for GM Fisher Body until 1987.  In 1988, she moved to Oscoda, MI,...

Dec 20, 2020

Carol Ann Hopkins 77 years of age, a devoted christian went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2020.

Carol was born on February 2, 1943 to the late Emerson and Gladys McGinnis. She was the youngest of eleven children and known to many of her family members as Bootsie. She loved her family and enjoyed every minute...

Dec 17, 2020

Mrs. Sandy Becker (Szabo) of Millington, MI passed away late Thursday afternoon December 17, 2020 at the age of 81.

Sandy was born on October 7, 1939 in Flint, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Wayne and Eleanor (Copenhaver) Disbrow. In February of 1979 Sandy married Charlie Becker and together they celebrated 35 years of...

Dec 8, 2020

Mr. Fredric (Fred) Redfield, long time Millington resident passed away early Tuesday morning December 8, 2020 at the age of 78.

Fred was born in Flint, Michigan on May 5, 1942 and was the son of the late Fredric & Mildred Redfield. After graduation Fred served our country during the Vietnam war in the US-Airforce. When he...

Nov 22, 2020

Mr. Verlos Duane Bishop of the Vassar, & Millington areas passed away late Sunday evening November 22, 2020 at the age of 89.

Duane was born on December 24, 1930 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of the late Paul & Louetta (Horne) Bishop. After he graduated from high school Duane joined the United States Air...

Nov 17, 2020

Mr. Donald W. Hale of Millington, Michigan passed away early Tuesday morning November 17, 2020 at the age of 94.

Donald was born on April 15, 1926 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of the late Alvah & Lucy (Harris) Hale. On September 10, 1949 Donald married Miss Gwendolyn Hildabrand and together they have celebrated 70...

Nov 14, 2020

Mrs. Margret A. Bishop of Vassar/Millington, Michigan passed away early Saturday morning November 14, 2020 at the age of 92.

Margret was born in Germany on July 1, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Georg & Klara (Utermann) Wimmel. In 1954 she married V. Duane Bishop and together they have celebrated 66 years of marriage....

Nov 13, 2020

Mr. Edgar H. Duncan of Millington, Michigan passed away early Friday morning November 13, 2020 at the age of 76.

Edgar was born on April 26, 1944 in Harrison County West Virginia. He has been a Michigan resident most of his adult life.  He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator working around the country on many job...