Obituaries

Willard L. Cook

Willard L. Cook

Mar 10, 2024

Willard L. Cook, age 84, died on Sunday, March 10, 2024.Willard was born on November 19, 1939, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, to Oliver & Dorothy (née Lighthall) Cook. On July 20, 1965, he married the former Phyllis Hoke. Together they shared 58 years of marriage, raised their five children, and shared countless memories. Willard is survived by his wife, Phyllis;...

Sharon G. Pfeiffer

Sharon G. Pfeiffer

Mar 10, 2024

Sharon G. Pfeiffer, age 80, of Millington, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro. A funeral celebrating Sharon’s life will take place at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hanlin Funeral Home in Vassar. Pastor Roger Hazen to preside with cremation to follow. The family will receive family and...

Dr. Kathryn L. Reif

Dr. Kathryn L. Reif

Mar 6, 2024

Dr. Kathryn Louise Reif, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.Kathryn was born on April 15, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to parents Raymond & Gretchen (née Gleeson) Reif. Kathryn earned her doctorate degree from Michigan State University and worked as a spiritual advisor.She is survived by her daughter, Amy Olle; granddaughter, Raegan Olle; brother, Tom (LeAnn) Reif; and...

Gloria Brown

Gloria Brown

Feb 27, 2024

Gloria Brown, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born on August 29, 1944, in Flint, Michigan, to Frank Sisco & Merle (née Carr) Ross. She is survived by her three children: Brian (Kim) Brown, Karen (Mike) Moore, and Amy (Don) Patterson; six grandchildren: Amanda, Tyler, Michael, Noah, Rachael, Pippin; several great-grandchildren;...

John B. Kenny

John B. Kenny

Feb 24, 2024

Mr. John Bernard Kenny, age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

John was born on August 21, 1925, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to the late Thomas & the late Mary (Noah) Kenny. He graduated from Lindsay High School in Lindsay, California during his enlistment in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. John's service in the Army included the Luzon...

Margaret M. White

Margaret M. White

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret (Maggie) Mae White was peacefully called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the age of 80.

Maggie was born on July 28, 1943 to Kenneth and Nellie (Lee) Preston in Bay City. After residing in Munger for a few years, the family moved to a farm in the Millington area. She was an active...

Judy A. Seifert

Judy A. Seifert

Feb 22, 2024

Judith “Judy” Ann Seifert, age 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc.

Judy was born on November 9, 1947, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to John & Lucille (nee Kuhn) Seifert. Judy graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. Her career as a journalist included: editor for the Williams News in...

Ronald P. Brown

Ronald P. Brown

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. Ronald "Ron" P. Brown, age 87, died Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Vassar Comfort Care.

Ron was born in Richville, Michigan, on November 12, 1936 to parents Robert & Illa Brown. Ron honorably served in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Macon (CA-132). On July 20, 1957, he married Carol Lorine Charlotte Sohn. Together they raised their four children,...

Lloyd F. Walz

Lloyd F. Walz

Feb 15, 2024

Lloyd F. Walz passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Vassar Comfort Care.

Born on March 17, 1930, in Vassar, Michigan, the only child to the late Fred & the late Alma Walz, Lloyd was raised on the family farm and graduated from Vassar High School. On April 4, 1964, Lloyd married the love...

Betty Valentine

Betty Valentine

Feb 13, 2024

Mrs. Betty Valentine passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was 88. 

Born on June 12, 1935, in Flint, Michigan, to the late Forest & the late Helen Zink (née Sears), Betty was raised in Millington and graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1953. Before retirement, Betty was a...

Earie Mae Banks

Earie Mae Banks

Feb 11, 2024

Earie Mae Banks, age 98, was called home on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

No services are planned at this time.

Earie and her family are in the care of Hanlin Funeral Home - Vassar. 1148 W. Saginaw Rd, Vassar, MI 48768. Phone (989) 823-8621.

Hanlin Funeral Homes - Serving Since 1928

Millington & Vassar

Florence D. Stilley

Florence D. Stilley

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Florence “Flo” D. Stilley, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

She was born on May 23, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Louis & Florence (Walker) Wetzel. After graduating high school, Flo attended Michigan State University. She married Richard Stilley. Flo worked several careers such as a piano teacher and with Grand Trunk Railroad. However, her gift and...

Wanda J. Edler

Wanda J. Edler

Feb 10, 2024

Wanda "Minnie" J. Edler, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda Joyce Edler was born on May 30, 1932, in Rhodes, Michigan, to parents Hazen O. Babcock and Bernice (Tude) Babcock. On May 8, 1954, she married the love of her life, Bruce H. Edler Sr. They raised three children Melody (Don)...

Jeremy A. McTaggart

Jeremy A. McTaggart

Feb 9, 2024

Jeremy Alan McTaggart, age 47, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 9, 2024.

Jeremy was born on September 1, 1976, in Saginaw, MI, to parents Geffory & Pamela (Kennard) McTaggart. Jeremy was raised alongside his brother, Jonathan “Jon”, and graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1994. He liked to tinker around his house, work in his garden, and...

Edna S. Jaynes

Edna S. Jaynes

Feb 5, 2024

Edna Sarah Jaynes, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Edna was born in Flint, Michigan on July 6, 1934, to parents Howard & Elizabeth (nee Jensen) Gillies. She was raised in Millington alongside her siblings and graduated from Millington High School. Before retirement in 1996, Edna was a clerical worker with the...

Mary Jane Shreve

Mary Jane Shreve

Feb 3, 2024

Mary Jane "MJ" (Roller) Shreve, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, with Gary & Kelly holding her hands, playing hymns, while telling her that Jesus and Jack love her. A Celebration of Life event is planned for Saturday, May 11, 2024. 

Mary Jane was born on February 26, 1943, to Doris (Rosencrants) & Ralph Roller. She attended Millington schools...

Kenneth "Mike" Day

Kenneth "Mike" Day

Jan 24, 2024

Mr. Kenneth (Mike) Day of Vassar, MI passed away early Wednesday morning January 24, 2024, at the age of 73.

Mike was born in Northville, Michigan on September 18, 1950, and was the son of the late Earl & Norma (Hoffman) Day.  Mike was known by many in Vassar. He loved coloring pictures and making small crafts for the loved ones...

Valerie R. Peche

Valerie R. Peche

Jan 23, 2024

Valerie R. Peche passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was 86. 

Valerie was born on June 28, 1937. She was married to Dale Peche for 61 years. Together they had two children. Valerie was a member at St. Paul Lutheran Church for several years. She enjoyed working at Zehnder’s Splash Village where she was a housekeeper then became the...

Daryl J. Rock

Daryl J. Rock

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19, 2024, God called Daryl J Rock home. Born on Center Street on February 10, 1944 to Arleen (nee Cobb) and Albert Rock, Daryl lived most of his life in Millington. Daryl’s mother and father raised him as a man of faith in the Millington United Methodist Church. His maternal grandfather, Albert H. Cobb, was a longtime businessman...

Arlene M. Loomis

Arlene M. Loomis

Jan 17, 2024

Arlene M. Loomis, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Vassar Comfort Care.

Arlene was born in Hale, Michigan, on June 7, 1940, to parents Lafayette & Lucy (Turland) Short. On June 6, 1959, Arlene married the love of her life, Robert Loomis Sr. Together they shared countless memories, raised their three children, and celebrated 44 years...

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