Obituaries

Dec 31, 2018

Mr Byron William Smith of Millington, Michigan passed away early Monday morning December 31, 2018. Byron was 83.

He was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Zuke) Smith and was born in Flint on June 3, 1935. Byron graduated from Millington High School, and after high school he married Lucretia Olvey on June 8, 1957;...

Dec 26, 2018

Mrs. Kandace R. (Hoef) Milostan of Millington, MI passed away early Wednesday morning on December 26, 2018, she was 43.

Kandace was the daughter of Charles and Renee (Reed) Hoef. On May 3, 2003 Kandace married the love of her life Richard Milostan, together they celebrated 15 years of marriage. Together they had three beautiful children, Chase,...

Dec 23, 2018

Mrs. Doris (Dittmar) Gardner of Millington, MI passed away Sunday morning December 23, 2018, at the age of 89.

Doris was born in Arbela Township and was the daughter of the late Hugo and Lydia (Block) Dittmar. Doris was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She was a hard worker and...

Dec 23, 2018

Mr. Harry R. Kern of Millington. Michigan passed away early Sunday morning December 23, 2018, at the age of 90.

Harry was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan on May 11, 1928. He was the son of the late Ruben and Regina (Bernthal) Kern. On June 23, 1951 Harry married the love of his life Lucille Schleier.  Harry attended...

Dec 13, 2018

Mrs. Eleanor Ruth (Remein) Gleason of Westland, Michigan formerly of Vassar, Michigan passed away late Thursday evening December 13, 2018, at the age of 97.

Eleanor was born in Rochester, New York and was the daughter of the late Marinus J. and Mamie (VandenBergh) Remein. In 1934 Eleanor along with her family moved to Michigan.  As a...

Dec 12, 2018

David Northern Sr. of Millington, MI went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018 and he was 92 years old. The family would like to offer special thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice and Lapeer County Medical Facility for the exceptional care given.

David was born in Armorel, Arkansas on October 24, 1926 to...

Dec 9, 2018

William (Bill) Ramsey Nov 15, 1953 - Dec 9, 2018

William (Bill) Ramsey formerly of Millington, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning, Dec 9th, 2018 at the age of 65.  Bill was born in Saginaw, Michigan Nov 15th, 1953.  He was the son of Robert and the late Leona (Batrow) Ramsey.

Bill loved life, laughter...

Nov 24, 2018

Mr. Harold LeRoy (Fuzzy) Heit of Millington, Michigan passed away early Saturday evening November 24, 2018, Harold was 81.

Harold was born in Flint, Michigan on July 17, 1937 and was the son of the late Joseph and Gladys (Broughton) Heit.  In 1957 Harold married Miss Beverly Stephens and they have celebrated 61 years of...

Nov 18, 2018

Ralph Evans Long, 97, of Millington, died on November 18, 2018 at Vassar Fields Assisted Living.  He was a husband, a dad, a grandpa, a friendly helper, an MSU fan, and a World War II hero.

Ralph was born in 1921 in Millington, Michigan to David and Carrie (Frahm) Long.  His mother died when he was 2...

Nov 14, 2018

Donald A. (Don) Kralik of Vassar, Michigan passed away peacefully after a long battle with MSA (Multiple Systems Atrophy) on the evening of Wednesday November 14, 2018 at the age of 80.

Don was born in Saginaw, Michigan on September 4, 1938 to Adam Kralik and Ida Mae (Main) Rosencrants. He was a graduate of Vassar High,...

Nov 11, 2018

Donald (Don) Gordon Lambert of Vassar, Michigan passed away Sunday morning November 11, 2018; Donald was 49 years old.

Donald was born on February 20, 1969 in Saginaw, Michigan and was the son of Andrew and Cathern Lambert. Donald was married to LeeAnn Taylor on July 26, 2003, and together they have celebrated 15 years together.

Nov 8, 2018

Linda Faye Wooldridge of Millington, Michigan passed away Thursday November 8, 2018; Linda was 64.

Linda was born on January 3, 1954 in Somerville, Tennessee. She graduated from Millington High School in 1972. After high school Linda joined the US-Army of which she made the Army her career. Linda served in Korea, Germany, Maryland, and Virginia. The...

Nov 4, 2018

Mr. James (Jim) Cameron Wilson of Vassar, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning November 4, 2018 at the age of 78.

Jim was born in Bay City, Michigan on July 21, 1940 and was the son of the late James Alexander and Thelma (McNiven) Wilson. After high school, Jim served our country in the US-Army at the tail end...

Nov 2, 2018

Mrs. Betty B. Sayles formerly of Vassar, Michigan passed away early Friday morning November 2, 2018, Betty was 91.

She was born in Port Huron, Michigan on July 1, 1927 where she grew up as a child and graduated from Port Huron High School. On March 28, 1944 Betty married Mr. Kenneth Sayles, and together they celebrated...

Nov 2, 2018

Gerald N. Sharkey of Millington, Michigan passed away early Friday evening November 2, 2018; Gerald was 80 years old.

Gerald was born on September 21, 1938 in Kimball Township, Michigan and was the son of the late Nelson and Mary (Smith) Sharkey.  On September 29, 1956 Gerald married Miss Saundra McQueen, and together they celebrated 58 years...

Oct 27, 2018

Dennis D. Dipzinski of Millington, Michigan passed away Saturday morning October 27, 2018, Dennis was 87.

Dennis was born in Flint, Michigan on October 26, 1931 and was the son of the late Antony & Helen (Borowiak) Dipzinski. Dennis graduated from Davison High School in 1950. As a youngster Dennis attended the Kitchen School; and was always...

Oct 22, 2018

Shari A. Schnettler of Millington, Michigan passed away early Monday morning October 22, 2018, Shari was 52.

Shari was the daughter of Karen Schnettler and the late Carl Schnettler, and was born in Flint, Michigan on May 14, 1966. Shari grew up in Millington, and graduated for Millington High School class of 1984. After high school Shari...

Sep 30, 2018

Kathleen Anne (Kline) Butterfield of Millington, MI passed away suddenly, Sunday September 30, 2018. She was 37 years old.

She was born on March 23, 1981 in Flint, MI to her loving parents, Joey and Maureen (Egan) Kline. Kathleen and her husband Christopher Butterfield spent 13 years in love before getting married on May 4, 2013. Kathleen was...

Sep 28, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Kuras) Gilbert of Millington, MI went to be with her Lord early Friday afternoon September 28, 2018. Barb was 76.

Barb was born on February 13, 1942 in Bay City, MI and was the daughter of the late Frank and Albina (Stein) Kuras. On July 17, 1965 Barb married William Gilbert; together they celebrated...

Sep 16, 2018

Mrs. Marie Ellen (Neuenfeldt) Keinath of Millington, MI passed away at her residence, Marie was 68.Marie was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 9, 1950 and was the daughter of the late August and Dorine (Dankwardt) Neuenfeldt.  Marie was a friendly smile to the community of Millington and could be seen riding her bike in and around town, and...