Obituaries

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...

Sep 24, 2022

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...

Sep 15, 2022

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...

Sep 6, 2022

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,...

Sep 6, 2022

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)...

Sep 4, 2022

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...

Aug 31, 2022

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...

Aug 24, 2022

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...

Aug 17, 2022

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,...

Aug 16, 2022

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...

Aug 11, 2022

Andrea L. (Jolly) Sayles of Millington, MI passed away Thursday morning August 11, 2022, at the age of 73.

Andrea was the daughter of the late Thomas & Betty (Hanlin) Jolly Jr and was born on February 24, 1949, in Flint. Michigan.  Growing up in Millington Andrea was a graduate of Millington High School Class of 1967....