Obituaries

Rose M. Legue

Rose M. Legue

Aug 17, 2024

Rose Marie (Swaffer) Legue passed away on Saturday, August 17th at the age of 93.

Rose was born on October 4, 1930 to Harry Thomas Swaffer and his wife Marie Louise (Rahn) Swaffer at their home east of Vassar. With the addition of Rose, the Swaffers had eight children. Winifred (George) Calopisis, Dorothy Swaffer, Mildred (James) Siverly, Bernadine (Joseph) Sulicki, Donna...

Charlene K. Balfour

Charlene K. Balfour

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Charlene “Char” Kay Balfour, age 72, our loving, kind, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.

Char was born on April 2, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earl & Lois (née Anderson) Whitis. On...

Michael L. Maurer

Michael L. Maurer

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Michael “Mike” Louis Maurer, 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Vassar Comfort Care.

Mike was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on September 26, 1942, to parents, Louis Michael & Margaret Jane (née Kelly) Maurer. He was raised in Elkton alongside his siblings and graduated from Laker High School. Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army...

Darin M. Coward

Darin M. Coward

Aug 15, 2024

To honor Darin's life and celebrate the love he so freely gave, visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington. A Celebration of Darin's Life will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home (Livestream link can be viewed by clicking HERE). A dinner will follow services. Family...

Barbara B. Sergent

Barbara B. Sergent

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara B. Sergent went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Birch Run Fields Assisted Living at the age of 94 years.

Barbara was born on March 25, 1930 to the late Donald & Florence (née Meyer) Hyslop on the family farm near Millington. She married the love-of-her-life, Earl L. Sergent, on January 22, 1949....

Nancy J. Seddon

Nancy J. Seddon

Aug 2, 2024

Nancy Jean Seddon was born on December 14th, 1941, her parents were Ira & Florence Matthews. She had a large, beautiful family and was one of nine siblings. Nancy loved to talk about her first job at the Curly Cone in Millington and how much she loved to eat the ice cream. She married the love of her life, William...

Betty A. Salisbury

Betty A. Salisbury

Jul 31, 2024

Betty Ann Salisbury, a beloved member of the Millington & Brown City communities, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. 

She was born Betty Ann Graves on June 29, 1933, in Sandusky, Michigan to parents John & Olive Graves (née Cornell) Betty married the love of her life, Marvin "Bud" Salisbury in 1950. Together they share countless...

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...

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