Ward Swartz, age 80, of Millington, MI passed away at his L’Anse home on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was born in L’Anse on May 18, 1942, the son of the late John “Mickey” and Clara (Knapp) Swartz. Professionally Ward graduated from L’Anse High School in 1960 where he played football, basketball and ran track. Ward served in the United States Army and following his honorable discharge from the Army he relocated to Millington, MI.  Ward worked for GM for...

Vassar-Rose Marie (Stephen) Lambert of Vassar, 93, died September 24, 2022. She was born August 17, 1929, to Ignatz and Rose (Schwitzer) Stephen. She married A. Edward Lambert on September 15, 1951. He predeceased her August 29, 2005. Rose leaves three daughters: Connie (Ken) Blackmer; Chris Tubbs; Caren (Wayne) Bamberg; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 4 sisters and...

Eugene Ralph Frederick Heffelfinger of Vassar, Michigan passed away on Thursday September 15, 2022 at the age of 96. Eugene was born on January 10, 1926 in Allentown, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late William and Amollia (Wavrek) Heffelfinger. He attended Catasauqua, public schools in Pennsylvania graduating with the class of 1943. He then went on to college at the University of Michigan and received his Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Music. On January 29, 1949 Eugene married...

On September 6, 2022 Roy Charles Jobson (72) left us here on earth to walk through the beloved cucumber fields of heaven. In his passing he was surrounded by the love and adoration of his children and grandchildren. May he forever now find peace in the heavenly gardens and choice hunting grounds.  Roy was happiest working with the staff, summer employees and local farmers while serving as the Plant Manager for the former Dykhouse Pickle Company for 30 years. His passing came...

Marlene J. McCurdy, 90, passed away September 6, 2022, with her children at her side. Marlene was born December 23, 1931, in Tuscola, Michigan, to the late Howard and Mary Haines. On October 25, 1958, she married the love of her life, H. Duane McCurdy, who preceded her in death. Together they raised three children: Sandy (Gary) Lince, Darrel (Carla), and David. Marlene was blessed with grands and great-grands: Erik & Meghan Lince (Piper), Stacie & Eric Farnsworth (Ayla); Zachary...

Mrs. Kathryn (Ward) Narsted of Millington, Michigan passed away early Sunday morning September 4, 2022, at the age of 75. Kathryn was the daughter of Evert & Evelyn (Thornton) Ward and was born on October 29, 1946, in Flint, Mi. Kathryn married John N. Narsted on June 18, 1966, and they celebrated 41 years of marriage before his passing in August of 2007. She worked at Superfood/Nash-Finch Grocery Warehouse for 30 some years.  Kathryn loved gardening and spending her time with...

CARO - Patricia Ann DeLorey, age 80, passed away surrounded by loving family, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit. Patricia was born in Farmington Hills on February 16, 1942, to parents Jack and Irene (Jackson) Morris. She met Richard DeLorey; they dated, fell in love, and were married. Together they celebrated marriage, raising their children, and made countless memories. Patricia enjoyed her work as secretary of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Parish...

Robert E. (Bob) Farnham of Vassar, Michigan passed away Wednesday August 24, 2022, at the age of 84. Bob was born April 7, 1938, in Clifford, Michigan to the late Louis & Eleanor (Knaggs) Farnham. Bob served our country in the US-Army. On June 25, 1960, he married Norma Dickerson, and together they have celebrated 62 years of marriage.  Employed with AC/Spark Plug of General Motors Bob retired from shipping & receiving after 30 years of service. Just recently Bob was honored by...

MILLINGTON – Carrie Cathleen Austin, 54, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Covenant Hospital on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Carrie was born in Flint, on April 25, 1968, to parents William (Bill) Austin and Patricia Isham. She graduated from Millington High School class of ‘87. Carrie enjoyed working at Reese Rocket Bowl Bar & Grill, and Simons Grocery for several years. She enjoyed playing euchre, camping, tubing, cooking, gardening, and reading. Above all,...

COLUMBIAVILLE – Mrs. Linda Noel Schmidt, 73, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Linda was born in Flint, on Christmas Day 1948, to parents Arthur & Florence (Rose) Evans. She was the second of four children and graduated from Millington High School. Linda met Ronald “Ron” Schmidt; they dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on August 14, 1965, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in...