Obituaries

Sep 13, 2019

Kay Keinath, 69, of Vassar, went to be with our eternal Lord September 13, 2019.  She was born on May 8, 1950 to Max and Phyllis (Nickel) Van Petten.  She married John Hecht on September 25, 1971.  After his passing, she married Ronald Keinath on February 6, 1976.  She worked as a book keeper early in her career.  After...

Sep 2, 2019

Bertram Martin Craven of Millington, Michigan passed away early Monday morning September 2, 2019, at the age of 75.

Bertram was born in Dafter, Michigan on July 18, 1944 and was the son of the late Russell and Lillian (Smith) Craven. Bertram grew up in the Brimley, Michigan area and graduated from the Brimley High School in...

Aug 22, 2019

Debra Blankenship passed away early Thursday morning on August 22, 2019. She was 64.

Debra was born on October 24, 1954 and was the daughter of Raymond and Fatima Davis. Debra married James Blankenship on July 9th, 2001 together they celebrated 18 years of marriage. Debra spent her life being a wonderful homemaker for her family. She...

Aug 17, 2019

Mr. Carleton J. (Carl) Norris Jr. passed away on Saturday on August 17, 2019. He was 90.

Carleton was the son of Carleton and Murle (Larkin) Norris, and was born in Flint, MI. After graduating high school Carl proudly joined the Air force and became a parachute repairman, Carl had so much passion for the Air Force....

Aug 9, 2019

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Mrs. Gloria J. (Bader) Harris of Vassar, Michigan passed away Friday morning August 9, 2019 at the age of 73, surrounded by family.

Gloria was the daughter of the late Harold and Dolores (Pastch) Bader and was born on August 22, 1945 in Caro, Michigan and grew up in the Caro, Michigan area graduating from Caro...

Aug 4, 2019

Mrs. Esther (Schultz) Wood of Flint, Michigan passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at the age of 87.

Esther was born in Flint, Michigan on September 9, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura (McClain) Schultz.  She married James R. Wood on September 20, 1947; James has preceded her in death in March...

Aug 2, 2019

Jason Gregory Kralik of Vassar, Michigan passed away Friday, August 2, 2019 at age 40.

Jason was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 12, 1978, the son of Donald and Diane (Church) Kralik. Jason had been a Vassar resident for most of his life. After graduating from Vassar High School, he enlisted in the Army and served for...

Jul 21, 2019

Sharon Kay (Bunker) Sutherland died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 21, 2019.

Sharon was born November 22, 1938 to Howard and Lorraine (Richards) Bunker. She married the love of her life Kenneth (Bob) Sutherland on February 27, 1960. They were blessed with 4 children, Julie (Don) Bender, Jennifer (Adam) Miller, Brian (Wendy) Sutherland, and Bridget...

Jul 21, 2019

Lisa (Stoltz Krueger) Mohr went to be with the Lord late Sunday night. Lisa was 56.

Lisa was born on August 15, 1962 to Wilbur and Audra Stoltz. She attended college at Michigan State University where her love for her Spartans grew. She loved watching any Spartan team play, but especially loved the 2018-19 MSU basketball team....

Jul 15, 2019

Gary J. Johnson of Millington, Michigan passed away Monday afternoon July 15, 2019 at the age of 59.

Gary was born in Flint, Michigan on May 26, 1960 and was the son of Donald and Betty (Layer) Johnson. Gary grew up in Millington on the family farm and graduated from Millington High School in 1978. After graduation...

Jul 7, 2019

Mr. Richard Leo (Dick) Belson of Millington, Michigan age 87 passed away Sunday evening July 7, 2019.

Richard was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 31, 1931 and was the son of the late Aubrey and Beatrice (Spear) Belson. On May 4, 1957 Richard married Miss Marian Johnson, and together they have celebrated 62 years of...

Jul 5, 2019

Edward John Artuso passed unexpectedly on July 5th, 2019 at the age of 84.

Edward was the son of John and Ida Artuso and was born in Oak Park, Michigan. He married Margie (Zevchak) who he knew since the age of 12 on September 22, 1956. Soon after the marriage he enlisted in the United States Army....

Jul 5, 2019

Bernice Marie Hinz (Scheuerlein) of Mayville (formerly of Oxford and Lapeer) passed away at home and into the loving arms of her Savior on July 5, 2019.  She was 91 years old.

Bernice was born in Bay City to Alvin and Barbara (Buechler) Scheuerlein on November 30, 1927.  She grew up in Oxford, was a member of...

Jun 29, 2019

Mr. Harvey Schiefer age 93 of Millington, Michigan passed away Saturday June 29, 2019  at his residence.

Harvey was born to Edwin Louise (Warnick) Schiefer on December 15, 1925. On April 18, 1952 Harvey married Bernice Knoll and together they celebrated 67 year of marriage. Harvey served his country in the U.S. Army. Harvey had many hobbies...

Jun 28, 2019

Marie Jo Boillat-Stebbins age 62, was called home to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ; passing away peacefully at her home in Millington with her husband Bill at her side. Marie is reunited with her dad Howard Boillat Jr, her mother Josephine, and her big brother Jimmy in heaven.

Marie was born January 25, 1957...

Jun 23, 2019

Travis Mark Opperman, 31, of Millington, Michigan, passed away early Sunday morning June 23, 2019 surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Travis was born in Flint, Michigan on March 25, 1988 and was the son of Mark and Carrie (Moon) Opperman.  After graduating from Millington schools Travis enlisted in the US- Army...

Jun 19, 2019

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Carole Lynn (Leach) Gilbert went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019.  Carole was born on June 24, 1956 to John and Rose Leach of Burton.

Carole is survived by her husband, William Gilbert; a brother, John Leach; sisters in law, Cheryl Gilbert and Julie (Michael) Daenzer; Nephew, Zachary Daenzer and nieces, Alexis...

Jun 12, 2019

Laura Viola Rose Camirand (91) of Bay City, Michigan, peacefully entered heaven while holding her husband’s hand on Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2019. Laura was the daughter of Norman and Elise(Brown) Rose, born on May 24, 1928 in Bay Port, MI. Laura was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed time with friends and family,...

Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Lyle J. Burns of Millington, MI age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday June 7,2019. He was born in Millington, MI on December 17, 1934, the youngest child of Harry and Mildred (Bush) Burns.

Lyle was a graduate of Millington High School class of 1953.  While he was in study hall...

May 28, 2019

Donna M. Dean passed peacefully on May/28/2019. Born in Millington, MI January/12/1933 to George (Roy) Shamel and Ida (Manwaring) Shamel, Donna was part of the 1949 Tuscola County Champion Cardinal Softball team and graduated Millington High School in 1951. She married Alden Dean in 1953, and they moved back to her family’s farm in Millington to raise their family....