Obituaries

Kenneth R. Fisher

Kenneth R. Fisher

Jul 18, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Fisher of North Lake (Millington & Otter Lake areas) passed away at his North Lake residence at the age of 69. 

Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1954, and was the son of the late Fredrick & Roberta (Olinger) Fisher. Ken lived at North Lake for many years and loved spending time at the lake fishing,...

Howard P. Wildfong

Howard P. Wildfong

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Howard Paul Wildfong, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Howard was born in Millington, Michigan, on February 18, 1934, to Carlin & Dorothy Wildfong (née Morse). Howard honorably served in the U.S. Navy from June 1952 to June 1956. He married the love of his life, Lois Murphy,...

Galen A. Gavit

Galen A. Gavit

Jul 17, 2024

Mr. Galen A. Gavit, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Galen was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 25, 1956, to Wally & Geneva (Salmons) Gavit. He grew up in Tuscola with his brother, Gary, and graduated from Vassar High School. In his working years, Galen was a robot repair technician with Lear Corporation and then owned his...

Gregory L. Jewell

Gregory L. Jewell

Jul 16, 2024

Mr. Gregory “Greg” Lee Jewell, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home.

Greg was born in Flint, Michigan, on November 23, 1963, to Russell & Patricia (Keeler) Jewell. He grew up alongside siblings and graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1983. Greg was an avid bicyclist and runner. Often, he would bike up...

Bruce R. Hemingway

Bruce R. Hemingway

Jul 15, 2024

Mr. Bruce Robert Hemingway, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc.

Bruce was born in Otter Lake, Michigan, on May 30, 1940, to the late Bruce Walter & the late Betty Jane Hemingway (née Jones). He was raised in Otter Lake alongside his sisters, Bonnie, Marilyn, and Joyce Ann. On October...

Charles L. Deike, Jr.

Charles L. Deike, Jr.

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Lewis Deike, Jr., age 76, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Chuck was born in Minden City, Michigan, on November 16, 1947, to Charles L. II & Martha A. (née Warczinsky) Deike and was raised alongside his siblings Eugene, Marjorie, and Doris. After high school, Chuck honorably served...

Flora M. Weber

Flora M. Weber

Jun 30, 2024

Ms. Flora M. Weber, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home.

Flora was born in Millington, Michigan, on May 28, 1938, to parents Alvin & Ida (née Petzold) Weber. She was raised alongside her siblings Ruth, Linda, Arthur, and Erwin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church and was a lifelong member....

Steven P. Blackmer

Steven P. Blackmer

Jun 29, 2024

Mr. Steven “Steve” Paul Blackmer, age 49, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Steve was born on November 23, 1974, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Robert “Bob” & Ethel Blackmer (née Kanyok). He was raised alongside his brothers, Rob and Phil, and graduated from Millington High School. Steve is survived by his parents, Bob & Ethel Blackmer; brothers, Rob (Jennifer) Blackmer...

Keith W. Hopkins

Keith W. Hopkins

Jun 26, 2024

Mr. Keith Warren Hopkins, age 64, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. 

Keith was born on November 30, 1959, in Flint, Michigan to parents Milton "Zeke" Hopkins & Linda Sue Timbs (Story). He was raised in Millington and graduated from Millington High School. In his working years, Keith owned and...

Barbara L. Kern

Barbara L. Kern

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Barbara L. Kern, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Fairgrove, Michigan, on May 11, 1941, to Carl & Bernice (née Bosley) Kralik. She was raised alongside her brother Carl and attended Fairgrove schools and then Vassar schools. She married the love of her life, Norman...

Larry B. Phipps

Larry B. Phipps

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. Larry Bernard Phipps, age 85, passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, at his residence.

Larry was born on April 11, 1939, in Flint, Michigan, to Claude “Bernard” & Lila Phipps (née Garner). Larry met the former, Evelyn Hutchinson. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on March 21, 1964. Together they raised their two children, Dana...

Gerald K. Myers

Gerald K. Myers

Jun 18, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Myers, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. 

Gerald was born on November 15, 1933, to Raymond & Pearl (Saunders) Myers. Jerry married the love of his life, Marilyn Fay Atkin, on August 17, 1957. Together they shared 53 years of marriage before her passing in April of...

Samuel R. Myers

Samuel R. Myers

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Raymond Myers, age 68, a lifetime Millington resident, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born on April 11, 1956, in Goodrich, Michigan, to Thomas Orville & Leona Myers (née Genicks). He was the second of four children and raised in Millington and attended...

Dale R. Todd

Dale R. Todd

Jun 13, 2024

Mr. Dale Roger Todd, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.

Dale was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 19, 1956, to Delos & Anna Todd (née Baker). He met the former, Beth Mikolajski. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on August 23, 1975....

Dell L. Willson

Dell L. Willson

Jun 10, 2024

Mr. Dell L. Willson of Millington, Michigan passed away early Monday morning June 10, 2024, at his residence with his family at his side, he was 88 years old.

 

Dell was the son of the late Burt & Martha (Budd) Willson, he was born on April 17, 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Dell worked as a Mil-Wright for General Motors (working at...

Barbara J. (Watkins) Thompson

Barbara J. (Watkins) Thompson

Jun 6, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Jane (Watkins) Thompson “Honey”, age 89, of Vassar, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center after a brief illness.Barbara was born on November 30, 1934, in Mt. Morris, Michigan to parents Alfred & Josephine (Kemp) Watkins. Barbara married the love of her life, Albert “Tom” Thompson, on March 14, 1958. She loved to read,...

Samantha J. Cleland

Samantha J. Cleland

May 26, 2024

Service information:Visitation 3-7 pm on Monday June 3, 2024 at Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington.Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00pm Monday June 3, 2024 at the funeral home.Kindly share a memory with Samantha's family in the guestbook below.Samantha Jean Cleland, loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, died suddenly at her home Sunday morning May 26th, 2024.Samantha leaves behind her...

David A. Williams

David A. Williams

May 26, 2024

David “Dave” Anthony Williams, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on March 27, 1962, in Caro, Michigan, to parents Donald & Vernamae (née Kreil) Williams. He was raised alongside his seven siblings in Vassar, Michigan and was a graduate of Vassar High School with the class of 1980. Dave married...

Roger E. Bearss Sr.

Roger E. Bearss Sr.

May 16, 2024

Mr. Roger Eric Bearss Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.Roger was born on May 6, 1941, in Gladwin, Michigan to parents Ralph & Dorthea (Drummond) Bearss. Roger married the love of his life, Sonya Denman on July 21, 1959. Together they shared 53 years of marriage before...

David J. Edler

David J. Edler

May 16, 2024

Mr. David “Dave” John Edler, age 55, our big-hearted, generous, witty, smart, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.David was born on July 2, 1968, in Flint, Michigan to parents Ronald & Lorine (Schreiner) Edler. Dave grew up in Millington alongside his siblings and was confirmed...

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