Obituaries

Dec 9, 2022

Mr. Robert (Bob) Doolan Jr. of Reese, Michigan passed away suddenly Friday December 9, 2022, at the age of 68.

Bob was the son of the late Robert & Joan (Martin) Doolan and was born in Flint, Michigan on April 15,1954. Bob served 7 years in the US-Army as an MP. On October 29, 2003, Bob married...

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Charles William (Bill/Uncle Bill) Main of Mayville, Michigan passed away peacefully at home Sunday December 4, 2022, at the age of 84.

Charles was born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 25, 1938, and was the son of Charles S & Elizabeth (Nagy) Main. Charles graduated in 1956, from Vassar High School. After High School he served...

Nov 29, 2022

Robert Ames, of Millington passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday November 29, 2022.  He was 81.

Bob was born on July 2, 1941 in Richfield Center, to Ellis and Nellie (Hale) Ames. Bob moved to the Millington area and became a foster child of the Pletcher family, who took him...

Nov 28, 2022

Mr. Thomas H (Tom) Glynn, a lifelong resident of Millington passed from our world into God's Kingdom early Monday, November 28, 2022, at the age of 69.

Tom was the son of the late Wayne & Betty (Mills) Glynn and was born on May 6, 1953. He graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1971....

Nov 27, 2022

Phyllis Southgate, age 81, of Port Huron, formerly of Fairgrove, passed away on Sunday, November 27th, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Phyllis was born in Caro on October 2nd, 1941, to parents Herman & Isabelle (Steinman) Hadaway. She graduated from Fairgrove High School with the Class of 1959, where she was involved as a cheerleader. A dedicated family...

Nov 26, 2022

Our generous mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter Tammy Francisco passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Tammy was born on May 4, 1969, to David Haas and Sharon Jeffrey. She attended Lapeer West High School and graduated with the class of ’87. Tammy currently worked for Traverse Health Clinic in Traverse City, MI. Prior to working there...

Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Zade Wilson of Vassar, Michigan (Tuscola Township) passed away early Sunday evening November 20, 2022 at the age of 86.

Zade was the son of the late Nathan Dempsey and Leona (Honeycutt) Wilson. He was born in Sioux, North Carolina and raised in Erwin, Tennessee where he graduated with the class of 1955. After graduating he...

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. Earl E. Creamer of Vassar, MI passed away early Friday morning November 18, 2022, at the age of 88.

Earl was born on January 22, 1934, in Lapeer, Michigan and was the son of the late Lawrence & Letha (Robinson) Creamer. Earl retired from General Motors working in the machine repair department.  Earl loved tinkering with...

Nov 13, 2022

Russell W. (Rusty) Jewell Jr. of Vassar and Millington passed away Sunday November 13,2022 at the age of 62.

Rusty was born July 6, 1960, in Flint Michigan and was the son of Russell & Patricia Jewell Sr. Rusty was employed with Union Local #149 as a Roofer and retired after 30 years. Rusty loved hunting, fishing,...

Nov 12, 2022

Mrs. Barbara (Spence) Allison of Millington, Michigan passed away early Saturday evening November 12, 2022, at the age of 92.

Barbara was born November 2, 1930, in Birmingham, Michigan and was the daughter of the late William & Carrie (Stalker) Spence. On May 20, 1950, Barbara married Walter V. Allison Jr. and together they celebrated in May of 2020...

Nov 11, 2022

Mr. David H. Harris of Vassar, Michigan passed away early Friday morning November 11, 2022, at the age of 78.

David was born in Flint Michigan on January 20, 1944, and was the son of the late Albert and Helen (Kowalski) Harris. On June 6, 1964, David married Miss Nancy Klein, and together they have celebrated 58...

Nov 6, 2022

TUSCOLA – Kirk Thomas Steinbacher, Sr., 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Kirk was born in Vassar, on January 27, 1964, the only child of parents Jack & Pauline (Dean) Steinbacher. He was passionate about his career as a mechanic and retired from Saginaw County. Outside of work, Kirk enjoyed anything with an engine,...

Oct 31, 2022

Rhonda Lee Kline passed away unexpectedly in October 2022 at her home in Saginaw, MI at the age of 67. She was born October 3, 1955, in Flint, MI to Al and Kathy Kline. She was a 1973 graduate of Millington High School. A United States veteran, Rhonda served nearly 7 years in the Navy as a Cryptologic/Communications Technician....

Oct 28, 2022

Mrs. Janine Marie (Syring) Metro of Millington, MI passed away early Friday morning October 28, 2022, at the age of 85.

Janine was born on January 25, 1937, in Bay City, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Christian & Alberta Syring. Janine has been a Millington resident for many years. On April 11, 1953, she married Michael (Mickey)...

Oct 22, 2022

Allen M. Denniston of Vassar, MI passed away suddenly Saturday October 22, 2022, at the age of 63.

He’s survived by his family, extended family, and many friends.

The family has honored his request and cremation has taken place. There be a celebration gathering on Saturday November 12, 2022, beginning at 1:00 pm until 5:00...

Oct 20, 2022

David J. Bradley, Sr., a life-long Vassar resident, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2022, at the Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth surrounded by loving family. David was 87.

David was born on June 30th, 1935, in Tuscola Twp to the late Earl and the late Hilda (Henderson) Bradley. He was raised in Vassar and graduated from...

Oct 5, 2022

Gary L. Swackhamer of Millington MI passed away suddenly Wednesday October 5, 2022, at the age of 56.

Gary was the son of Rick Sentell, and Mary Swackhamer, and was born on January 10, 1966, in Flint Michigan. Gary grew up in Millington, MI and graduated from Millington High School Class of 1984, while in high school...

Oct 3, 2022

Vassar- Our compassionate and loyal father, papa, and brother John Quincy Adams IV passed away on October 3, 2022. He was 61.

John was born on December 18,1960 to the late John III and Jacqueline Adams, in Saginaw, MI. I married Cindy Lou Gidding June 30, 1984. Together they had two children. John was a member of...

Sep 30, 2022

Mr. George “Bud” E. Bigger of Millington, MI passed away early Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 89.

George was the son of the late Otto & Jennie (Marvin) Bigger and was born on September 15, 1933, in Vienna Twp of Montmorency County, Michigan. George served our country during the Korean War in the US-Army...

Sep 26, 2022

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...