Obituaries
James "Dick" R. Benjamin
May 9, 2023
James "Dick" Richard Benjamin, age 88, of Millington, passed away on May 9th, 2023.
James was born on July 8th, 1934 in Edmore, MI, to James & Alice (Harrison) Benjamin. He graduated from Dye School in 1952.
James married the love of his life, Marilyn Wilson, on November 17th, 1956 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage until Marilyn passed away...
Linda Rohde
May 4, 2023
Linda (Weber) Rohde, age 96, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered peacefully into her Heavenly home on May 4th, 2023.
Linda was born on January 6th, 1927, in Millington, the oldest daughter of Alvin & Ida (Petzold) Weber. She was baptized on January 16th, 1927, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Millington where she continued as a lifelong...
Lloyd "Duffy" Taylor
May 4, 2023
Mr. Lloyd “Duffy” Taylor, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 4th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Lloyd was born in Arbela Twp on June 15, 1936, to parents Howard & Mary (Ratza) Taylor. He was raised alongside his brothers Gary and Marvin and graduated from Millington High School. On November 3, 1956, Lloyd married the love...
Judy K. Reeve
Apr 23, 2023
Judy Kay Reeve, of Akron, Michigan passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, in West Branch, Michigan at the age of 67.
Judy was born in Caro, Michigan on August 11, 1955, to the late Billy & Edith (Clinesmith) Reeve. Judy graduated from Vassar High School in 1974. She retired from Covenant Hospital in Saginaw as a Head-Coordinator of Housekeeping. Judy...
Cameron R. Johns
Apr 17, 2023
Cameron R. Johns our loving, caring, thoughtful, Brother and Uncle passed away early Monday morning April 17, 2023, at the age of 76. Cameron had been a resident at the Charter Senior Living in Davison at the time of his passing. Cameron’s family wishes to convey their deep appreciation to the staff at Charter Senior Living and the staff...
Robert M. Eastham
Apr 16, 2023
A Celebration of of Bob's life will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Vassar First United Methodist Church (139 N Main St, Vassar, MI 48768).
Robert Milton Eastham, age 94, of Vassar, MI, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away with family by his side as he was welcomed into...
Barbara E. Sizemore
Apr 11, 2023
Barbara Ellen Sizemore, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Hospice House of Shiawassee County surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born in Flint on November 1, 1949, to parents Edward & Elsie (Routhier) Jones. She was one of six children and graduated from Beecher High School. Barbara met the love of her life, Michael Sizemore...
Karen L. Henderson
Apr 11, 2023
Karen Lucille (Schwab) Henderson, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at home in the care of her loving family.
Karen was born in Saginaw on February 24, 1946, to parents Victor & Lucille (Barnes) Schwab. She was one of eight children and graduated from Millington High School. She met the love of her life, James “Jim” Henderson,...
Philip J. Nephew
Apr 8, 2023
Philip J. Nephew of Tuscola Twp. and Vassar, MI passed away early Saturday morning April 8, 2023, at the age of 69.Philip was born on August 27, 1953, in Saginaw and was the son of the late Jerald Nephew & Ruth (Everts) LaFord & Rex Baxter. Philip was a cabinet maker and a member of the Carpenters Union for...
Dennis O. Ford
Mar 22, 2023
Dennis O. Ford, age 66, of Vassar, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023.
He was born on December 31st, 1956 to Jack C. & Lois M. (Clampitt) Ford in Flint. He resided in Vassar with his family and friends his whole life.
He is preceded in death by his father, Jack C. Ford; grandparents,...
Lela V. Higgins
Mar 22, 2023
Lela Viola Higgins, 96, our thoughtful, caring, faithful, and loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Comfort Care.
Lela was born on January 4th, 1927, in Millington, oldest daughter of Norman & Ottilie (Petzold) Kurpsel. Baptized January 16th, 1927, at St. Paul Lutheran Church....
Carolyn F. Laplow
Mar 20, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of Carolyn (Emerson) Laplow, 85, of Midland, (formerly Millington) MI. Carolyn passed away peacefully, joining her Lord on Monday, March 20th, 2023, after a long and beautiful life.
Carolyn was born on February 13, 1938, to Gordon and Maleta (Mackensen) Emerson in Midland, MI. Carolyn was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Beaver Township,...
Evelyn M. Yost
Mar 18, 2023
Evelyn May Yost, 84, peacefully passed away at her beloved farm on Saturday, March 18th, 2023.
Evelyn was born at home in Arbela Twp., on October 15th, 1938, to Albert & Adorna (Daly) Hoard. She married the love of her life, Rex Yost, and together they celebrated 53 years of marriage before his passing in May 2022. Evelyn retired from...
Terry D. Coutcher
Mar 14, 2023
Terry Dean Coutcher, age 76, went to see his Lord on March 14, 2023.
Born on April 5, 1946, in Otisville, Michigan to Charles & Esther (Simmons) Coutcher. Attending Millington schools until the 7th grade, when his family moved to Mayville. There he met & dated his future bride while at Mayville schools. He and Penny Fairfield married February 12th,...
Nancy J. Donnelly
Mar 14, 2023
Nancy June Gleason Donnelly (November 27, 1939 – March 14, 2023)
Nancy June Gleason was born in Millington, Michigan to Gerald and June (Waicek) Gleason. She lived in Millington throughout her youth until meeting, and eventually marrying, Lavern Donnelly in 1956 when they moved to Vassar. Nancy worked at Caro Plastics, Welco Industries, and then TierCon until her retirement in...
Kenneth Blackmer
Mar 13, 2023
Kenneth Charles Blackmer, SFC U.S. Army Retired passed away on March 13th, 2023 at the age of 70.
He is survived by his wife Connie and two children, Steve and Sherrill. Ken served 20 years as a trumpet player in the Army before retiring as a Sergeant First Class in 1992. Ken loved animals, fishing, woodworking, and was a devoted...
Gerald Balcer Jr.
Mar 13, 2023
MILLINGTON TWP - Gerald "Jerry" Balcer Jr., 66, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville. Jerry was born on June 27, 1956, in Flint, MI to parents Gerald Sr. & Shirley (Fletcher) Balcer. He was raised on the family farm in Millington alongside his siblings, Carolyn...
Laurie S. Glynn
Mar 9, 2023
Laurie Sue Glynn, age 64, passed away suddenly Thursday, March 9, 2023, at her home.
Laurie Sue McMann was born on September 20, 1958, to parents Eldon & Joy (Stimson) McMann. She was one of five children and graduated from Vassar High School in 1977. On February 10, 1979, she married the love of her life, Randall “Randy” L. Glynn....
Janet S. Kapala
Mar 7, 2023
Janet S. Kapala, 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, at her home in the care of her loving family.
Janet was born in Saginaw on September 25th, 1964, to James & Shirley (Franctk) Kapala. She married Donald Kapala, and together they raised their two children Tracy and Jason. She worked for many years at Vic’s Market as...
William Seddon
Mar 2, 2023
Bill was born on July 21, 1939, at the family farm on Center Rd., his parents were William A. Seddon & Velda Opperman. He was an only child and was taught at an early age to work and help on the family farm. By the age of 8, he was driving the John Deere. He graduated from Mayville High School...
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