Obituaries

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.

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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...

Nov 21, 2021

Our beloved Mom, Gram and Gigi Colleen Ann (Sheply) Woelke, age 84, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness.

Colleen was born on June 12, 1937 in Rose City, Michigan to George and Mildred Sheply. After she graduated from Rose City High School in 1955, she met her future husband Theodore...

Nov 19, 2021

James A. Keene passed away on November 19, 2021. He was 69.

James was born on August 18, 1952, to the late Walter and Angeline Keene. He graduated from Millington High School in 1970. James married Susan (Isham) on July 24, 1971. Together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. They had three children together. He served in...

Nov 15, 2021

Pamela Sue Peplinski of Vassar, MI, passed away on November 11, 2021 surrounded by family after her battle with cancer.

Pam was born on October 27, 1959 to David and Betty Bradley in Saginaw, MI. After graduating from Vassar High School in 1977, she went on to study nursing at Delta College. Pam was a dedicated labor...

Nov 15, 2021

Erna Ottilie Paulina Reinert, 97, of Millington passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15, 2021.  Erna was born July 9, 1924, the daughter of Ernest and Ida (Grueber) Petzold.  She was united in marriage with Erwin Reinert on April 30, 1944, sharing 66 years of marriage. Together they worked their family farm with dairy cattle and cash crops. She...

Nov 11, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn (Hutchinson) Phipps of Millington, Michigan passed from our world into God’s Kingdom early Thursday afternoon November 11, 2021, at the age of 77.

Evelyn was born in Caro, Michigan on March 5, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Chester and Mildred (Vandervoort) Hutchinson.  On March 21, 1964, Evelyn married Larry Phipps and together...