Obituaries
Christina M. Germain
Jun 17, 2025
                                Memorial services for Christina will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Vassar. Pastor Tony Jacobs will officiate.
Christina Germain, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on June 17, 2025, at U of M in Ann Arbor MI. She was born on August 21, 1971, to her father Paul Scharff. She is...
                                
Arlyn E. "Bo" Marks II
Jun 17, 2025
                                Mr. Arlyn E. "Bo" Marks II, our kind, loving, funny, and hardworking husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025.
Bo was born in Sandusky, Michigan, on December 28, 1966 to Arlyn & Agnes Marks. He was alongside his siblings and grew up in the Millington area. He worked as a welder but was truly a...
                                
Carol A. Schwab
Jun 17, 2025
                                Carol Ann Schwab of Millington, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Carol was 89 years old, born to parents Walter and Alma (Bender) Hahn, January 5, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan.
She graduated from Millington High School in 1954 and was the recipient of the Activity Scholarship Award, for outstanding academics and athletic performance, Softball, Basketball,...
                                
Ronald J. Leach Sr.
Jun 16, 2025
                                Mr. Ronald James “Ron” Leach Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Ron was born in Watertown Twp, Michigan, on October 9, 1938, to Clare & Lila (Kowitz) Leach. He was the sixth of nine children and a lifelong Millington area resident. One evening while at Schumaker’s Restaurant, he met...
                                
Eugene R. Hoard
Jun 15, 2025
                                Eugene “Oog” Ray Hoard, our husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa left our family peacefully to go to his permanent home in the early morning hours on Father’s Day, 6/15/2025. 
He was 84 years old, born on March 2, 1941; the 2nd child and son to Ray and Oleta Botimer Hoard, in Millington, MI and brother to Jeanette Keith. He spent his...
                                
Nancy L. LaBean
Jun 15, 2025
                                Service details for both Joe and Nancy are as follows:
Visitation at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025; a praying of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish in Vassar at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; additional...
                                
Joseph N. LaBean
Jun 11, 2025
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Service details for both Joe and Nancy are as follows:
Visitation at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025; a praying of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish in Vassar at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18,...
                                
Tracie A. Broughman
Jun 9, 2025
                                Mrs. Tracie Ann Broughman, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.
Tracie was born on May 25, 1956, in Flint, to Wilbur and Betty (Walker) Shaw. She grew up in Flint alongside her siblings and graduated from Kearsley High School. On November 5, 1988, she married the love of her life, Dennis Broughman....
                                
Christina N. VanLuchene
Jun 7, 2025
                                Christina Nicole VanLuchene, age 39, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
Christina was born on August 2, 1985, in Cass City, Michigan. She grew up in Vassar and graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 2003. Christina formerly worked as a caregiver, server, and as pharmacy technician. She enjoyed spending time on the water, boating, kayaking, and tanning....
                                
Lawrence D. "Larry" Watters
Jun 5, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” David Watters, age 77, of Naperville, IL. Born on May 29, 1948, in Galesburg, IL. Larry had just celebrated his 77th birthday.Larry was a proud graduate of Galesburg Senior High School, Class of 1966, where he was elected both Homecoming King and Student Council President. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Illinois...
Debbie J. Seney
Jun 1, 2025
                                Debbie Jean (Brown) Seney passed away peacefully in her home on June 1st, 2025.
She was born June 27th, 1955 at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA to Donald and Linda (Miller) Brown. The oldest of four, she grew up in Vassar, MI, where she met Sam Seney in 5th grade. They both graduated from Vassar High School in 1973...
                                
Brandi A. Schroeder
May 26, 2025
                                Brandi will be laid to rest at 12 p.m. at Millington Cemetery on Thursday, June 26, 2025. A gathering to celebrate Brandi's life will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 2 - 4  p.m. at the Millington Church of the Nazarene; dinner to follow the gathering. Bring your favorite memory or story of Brandi to share.
Brandi Ann Schroeder,...
                                
Shirley A. Janos
May 26, 2025
                                Mrs. Shirley A. Janos, age 83, passed away on May 26, 2025, at her home.
Shirley was born in Akron, Michigan, on April 7, 1942, daughter of Bruce & Helma Kintner (née Broderick). On June 30, 1978, she wed Edward Janos. Together, they shared countless memories, raised their children, and celebrated over 40 years of marriage before his passing in 2018....
                                
Daniel J. Mercer
May 21, 2025
                                Mr. Daniel James “Dan” Mercer, age 73, a quiet, generous, kind, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dan was born in Flint, Michigan, on August 29, 1951, son of Donald & Patsy (Zink) Mercer. A lifelong Millington resident, he was raised alongside his siblings and...
                                
Ila M. Legue
May 20, 2025
                                Mrs. Ila Mae Legue, age 87 years, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, at Vassar Comfort Care.
She was born on October 11, 1937, in Vassar, Michigan, the daughter of the late Clare and Julia (Cole) Force. On December 18, 1954, she married Charles Wesley Legue. Ila worked in the library at Glaza School until she retired. After retirement, Charles...
                                
Marjorie J. Arnett
May 11, 2025
                                Mrs. Marjorie J. Arnett, age 76, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Marjorie was born on January 6, 1949, in Goodrich, Michigan, to John & Agnes Tomlinson (Powers). In her working years she worked as a caregiver in nursing homes. On October 13, 1973 she wed the love of her life, Darrell Arnett. Together they shared countless memories, raised their...
                                
Virgil R. Albrecht
May 9, 2025
                                Mr. Virgil Ray “Virg” Albrecht, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Virgil was born on August 8, 1935, in Pigeon, Michigan, the son of Herbert Sr. & Katie Albrecht (Swartzendruber). He was raised alongside his four siblings and graduated from Pigeon High School. He met the love of his life Martha Joan Schrock at the Fairview Bible...
                                
Violet "Annie" Trickey
May 8, 2025
                                Violet Anna “Annie” Trickey March 29, 1937 – May 8, 2025 
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Violet Anna Trickey, known to her loved ones as Annie, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Flint, Michigan, on March 29, 1937, Annie was a lifelong resident of Millington, Michigan, where she built a...
                                
Carl A. Dantzer
May 2, 2025
                                Carl went to be with the lord on May 2, 2025, at age 74 after a long battle with cancer. He will be greatly missed.
Carl was the oldest son of Edith (Beach) and Carl D. Dantzer. Carl attended Beecher schools graduating in 1968. He continued his education at Mott Community College. Carl worked for 38 years at General Motors as...
                                
David A. McFalls
Apr 22, 2025
                                David A. McFalls "Snake" originally born in Clayton, Georgia, on September 28, 1957 to his loving mother & father Jean Raney & Ralph Randolph, Sr), along with younger siblings (J.C. McFalls, Georgia McFalls, Thomas Jerome, Shelia Gay, Ralph "Randy" Randolph, Jr., and Mary Elizabeth).
David was an avid lover of hunting, fishing, trapping, Native American culture, gardening, and tattooing. He was...
                                



