Obituaries

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...

Garry H. Knapp

Garry H. Knapp

May 15, 2024

Garry Herman Knapp passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. 

Garry was born on August 10, 1949, to the late Herbert and Gladys Knapp. He had four wonderful children with Bonnie Knapp.  Garry worked for Truck and Bus of Flint, MI Local Union 598 for 32 years, retiring in 2004.  In his 20 years...

Wayne K. Petzold

Wayne K. Petzold

May 11, 2024

Mr. Wayne Kenneth Petzold, age 87, a lifelong Millington resident, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family on the farm where he was born and raised.Wayne was born on March 20, 1937, to Edward & Clara (Lindauer) Petzold. He was raised alongside his five siblings and attended Millington schools. Wayne was a lifelong farmer before...

Betty L. Gillespie

Betty L. Gillespie

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Betty L. Gillespie, age 90, a longtime Millington resident, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Betty was born on August 9, 1933, in Ocqueoc, Michigan, to parents, R.B. & Delila (Sinclair) DeRosia. The family moved to Oregon when she was young and returned to Michigan and settled in...

Genevieve Carpenter

Genevieve Carpenter

May 8, 2024

Genevieve Carpenter, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.Visitation at Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Millington Township Cemetery.Kindly share a memory with Genevieve's family in the guestbook below.Genevieve and her family are in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington. 4823...

Rev. Darwin E. Highlen

Rev. Darwin E. Highlen

May 8, 2024

Rev. Darwin Earl Highlen, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Darwin was born on September 23, 1963, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Clare & Betty (Putnam) Highlen. He earned his bachelor's degree in theology and served his Lord as a pastor for over 34 years. Darwin was the longtime pastor of Holiness Missionary Church in Vassar and was involved...

Dawn E. Hill Paquette

Dawn E. Hill Paquette

May 6, 2024

Dawn E. Hill Paquette of Millington, Michigan passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at home with her family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 58.Dawn was born in Flint, Michigan on April 19, 1966 to the late Dennis and Donna (Dart) Hill.  She grew up in Clio and Millington, graduating from Millington High School...

Job Isaac Higgins

Job Isaac Higgins

May 5, 2024

Baby Job Isaac Higgins was called away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, surrounded by the love of his parents.Job was welcomed into the world on April 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to parents Cody & Heather (Russell) Higgins. He is survived by his parents; siblings: Jacob, Hailey, Cayson, Capri, and Christian; grandparents, Gerald & Renee Higgins, and Leah Rundell;...

Robert "Bob" D. Williams Jr.

Robert "Bob" D. Williams Jr.

May 1, 2024

Mr. Robert “Bob” Douglas Williams Jr., age 73, a longtime Millington resident, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.Bob was born in Flint, Michigan, on February 23, 1951, to William & Rosemary (née McFadden) Bretzloff. He was raised in Millington alongside his siblings and attended St. Paul Lutheran and Millington schools. Bob honorably...

Ruby A. McClenathen

Ruby A. McClenathen

Apr 28, 2024

Mrs. Ruby A. Mc Clenathen, a longtime Millington resident, passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the age of 91.Ruby was the daughter of the late Francis & Esther (Meyers) Steele and was born in Defiance, Ohio, on May 17, 1932. Ruby was a graduate of Kearsley High School class of 1950. Ruby married John...

Zachariah "Zac" C. Ray

Zachariah "Zac" C. Ray

Apr 27, 2024

Zachariah “Zac” “Ziggy” Claude Ray, age 43, our loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.Zac was born in Flint, Michigan on July 1, 1980, to Kenneth Ray and Sue LaRowe-Nelson. Growing up he enjoyed playing with the neighborhood children, Army, HE-MAN and Masters of the Universe, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles....

Donald "Don" Mercer

Donald "Don" Mercer

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. Donald (Don) Mercer a lifelong resident of Millington, MI passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Tuesday April 23, 2024, at the age of 93.Don was the son of the late Leonard & Agnes (Sindilier) Mercer and was born in Flint, Michigan on March 1, 1931.  He lived his life in Millington where he grew up and graduated from...

Phillip M. Reider

Phillip M. Reider

Apr 22, 2024

Philip M. Reider of Vassar, MI passed away Monday morning April 22, 2024 at the age of 68.

Phillip was born on January 17, 1958, in Garden City, Michigan and was the son of Peter and Gertrude (Wentz) Reider. Phillip grew up in the Garden City-Detroit area and served in the United State Marines, On August 20, 1988, Phillip married Nanette...

Gayle L. Skinner

Gayle L. Skinner

Apr 11, 2024

Gayle Leslie - Harbin Skinner, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Bavarian Comfort Care.Gayle was born in Flint, Michigan, on December 13, 1953, to the late William & the late Doris (née Marks) Harbin. She was raised alongside her sisters Opal and Louann in Swartz Creek and was a 1972...

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