Obituaries

Mar 4, 2022

MILLINGTON – Edward “Ed” Duwane Willson, age 81, our determined, caring, hard-working, and loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, neighbor, and friend, passed peacefully in the care of family at home on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Edward D. Willson was born in Clio, Michigan, on June 30, 1940, to the late Burt and late Martha (Budd) Willson....

Feb 21, 2022

MILLINGTON – Carl D. Slosser, age 89, our kind hearted, strong willed, hard-working and honorable father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, neighbor, and friend, passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022.

Carl D. Slosser was born in St. Helen, Michigan, on May 3, 1932, to the late George and Mildred (Huntley) Slosser. Carl joined the...

Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Sally Lynn (Bush) Heidger of Vassar, Mi passed away Saturday February 19, 2022, at the age of 77.

Sally was born in Flint, Michigan on October 7, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Floyd & Helen (Henderson) Bush. Sally grew up in Millington, MI and graduated from Millington High School.  For several years Sally...

Feb 14, 2022

MILLINGTON - Violet Adele Hornfeld, age 102, our kind, gentle, hard-working and faithful, mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend, passed peacefully into her Savior’s arms on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Violet Adele Johnson was born in Detroit, on November 13, 1919, to the late William and Mildred (Whitcomb) Johnson. She graduated from Detroit Southwestern High School and...

Feb 14, 2022

Willis passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. He was 92.

The family would like to invite you to Hanlin Funeral Home on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a time of visiting. With a private family burial to follow at Millington Twp. Cemetery.

Hanlin...

Feb 14, 2022

David A. Glasgow passed away suddenly. He was 73.

The family has honored his wish to be cremated and there will be no services.

David is survived by his siblings; Albert Glasgow, Debbie (Ken) Rice, and Kimberly Glasgow. He is preceded in death by his parents Mitchell and Donna Glasgow, and sister Ruthann Hole.

Feb 13, 2022

Marlene (Long) Stephens of Montrose, MI passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at the age of 68.

Marlene was born in Flint, Michigan on May 19, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Marion (Matthews) & David G. Long. On July 21, 1992, Marlene married Gary Stephens, he preceded her in death in February of 2021....

Feb 5, 2022

Nanette Ann (Naber) Reed passed away on February 5, 2022, surrounded by friends and family at Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth. As a teenager, Nan selected a motto for herself: “Poise is the act of raising the eyebrows rather than the roof.” She personified that motto and lived her life with composure, style, wit, compassion, determination, and love for her...

Feb 1, 2022

MILLINGTON – Kirsten Colleen (Kroll) Platt our faithful, always positive, caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother “Nana”, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many was called to her heavenly home in the early morning hours of February 1, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region. She was surrounded by close family members after her long and courageous battle with cancer, she...

Jan 26, 2022

Irvin Fredrick Raetz of Attica, Michigan joined Gods Kingdom Wednesday January 26, 2022 at the age of 80.

Irvin was born in Port Huron, Michigan on July 8, 1941 and was the son of the late Edward and Hazel Raetz. On May 2, 1970 Irvin married Patricia Hourning and together they celebrated 37 years of marriage before...

Jan 13, 2022

Debra Gilchrist, 66 of Holt, Michigan passed on January 13, 2022 at 9:30pm at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 23, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Shirley Foote.

Deb, as she was affectionately known, married Timothy Gilchrist, on March 24, 2006 and is survived by her husband, 3 children and six grandchildren;...

Jan 12, 2022

Millington - Jean Marie Skank, 61-- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jean. Loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, partner and friend. Jean's warm and radiant light went out unexpectedly on January 12, 2022 at her home in Silverwood, MI.

Jean Marie Allard was born on August 4th, 1960 in Flint to...

Jan 7, 2022

Thomas A. Smith Jr., of Millington, passed away on January 7, 2022 at 9:59 a.m. at Beaumont Hospital at the age of 32.

Thomas was born on August 22, 1989, to Thomas Smith Sr. and Misty Miller. Tom was married to Shannon (Jones) Smith. Together they were the proud parents of two boys, who were the lights...

Jan 6, 2022

Millington Township – Tyler Dean Piske, age 21, our intelligent, determined, friendly, and loving son, nephew, cousin, and friend completed his earthly journey on Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Kalamazoo.

Tyler was born on July 5, 2000, in Saginaw, the only child of parents, Dean and April (Watson) Piske. He was raised in Millington, graduated from Millington...

Jan 1, 2022

Tillie (Fron) Podulka our beloved mom and grandmother age 88 passed away Saturday January 1, 2022.

Tillie was born June 6, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Mary Fron, the10th of 11 children. She attended St. Hedwig school in Detroit, MI. On October 26, 1957, Tillie married Anastasius (Tony) Podulka and together they celebrated...

Dec 26, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandpa, Donald Datz, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2021, on his family farm. He was 70 years old.

Donald was born on May 29, 1951, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Stan and Lynn Datz. He attended Vassar High School and graduated with the Class of 1969. After high school,...

Dec 18, 2021

Mr. Harold Van Zandt of Millington, MI passed away Saturday December 18, 2021, at the age of 86.

Harold was born on September 7, 1935, in Rose City, MI and was the son of the late Charles and Rose (Lear) Van Zandt. On September 17, 1954, Harold married Miss Phyllis Hock and together they celebrated 66 years...

Dec 10, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy (Weible) Taylor of Otter Lake, MI passed away Friday December 10, 2021, at the age of 95

Dorothy was born August 31, 1926, in Flint Michigan and was the daughter of the late Ralph & Mable (Gordon) Weible. On June 12, 1970, Dorothy married Donald Taylor, and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage before...

Nov 27, 2021

William (Bill) Alan Ross, age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, Michigan after complications from a stroke.  He left this world with his family by his side, just as they always were throughout his incredible life.  Bill lived life to the fullest in the only way he knew how -...

Nov 24, 2021

Ullery Dale Allen Age 85 Passed away November 24th 2021 at Genesys Hospital from Covid.

He was born September 29th 1936 at home in Vassar, Mi. He was the son of Ethel E. Allen (Laur) and William James Allen of Vassar. Who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Vassar High School in 1955. After...