Obituaries
Riley W. Petty
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Riley William Petty, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Riley was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 19, 1952, to Jesse & Velda Petty (née Hutchinson). On January 8, 1972, he married the love-of-his-life, Joanie Lee Swaffer. Together they shared countless memories, raised their children, and celebrated 53 years of marriage. Sadly, Joanie passed away on February...
Joanie L. Petty
Feb 17, 2025
Mrs. Joanie Lee Petty, aged 75, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Joanie was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 26, 1949, to George & Marjorie "Marge" Swaffer (née Blue). On January 8, 1972, she married the love-of-her-life, Riley W. Petty. Together they shared countless memories, raised their children, and celebrated 53 years of marriage. Joanie loved gardening, picking blackberries,...
Dean W. Bedtelyon
Feb 14, 2025
Mr. Dean Wayne Bedtelyon, age 81, our hardworking, caring, loving, and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend was called home to the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Saginaw, Michigan.
Dean was born on February 17, 1943, in West Branch, Michigan, to Era & Lanettie Bedtelyon (née Coon). He honorably served in the...
Deborah S. Neill
Feb 10, 2025
Ms. Debroah S. Neill, age 59, was born on October 25, 1965, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility.
She is survived by her parents, Franklin & Suzanne Morse; brothers: Robert, William, and David; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Memorial donations may be directed to St....
Sandra Lu Miller
Feb 3, 2025
Sandra Lu Miller, age 78, born on October 1, 1946, in Caro, Michigan, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, in Saginaw, Michigan.
She was a homemaker who read her Bible religiously. She also enjoyed Christian novels and read the Tuscola Advertiser faithfully. Bingo games at the care homes were always a favorite too. Further, she enjoyed her trips grocery shopping...
Hugh H. Fisher
Feb 2, 2025
Mr. Hugh Herbert Fisher, age 70, our family-oriented, loving, and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Hugh was born on January 4, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Richard, Sr. & Janet Fisher (née Thompson). He was raised alongside his siblings and graduated from Vassar High School with...
Dale E. Teschendorf
Feb 1, 2025
Dale Edward Teschendorf, 73, of Vassar, Michigan, passed away on February 1, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1951, in Bad Axe, Michigan, to Ward and Maxine (Witherspoon) Teschendorf.
Dale graduated from Vassar High School in 1969 and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree from Ferris State College in 1971. He proudly served in the United States Army from...
Daryl R. Schiefer
Jan 31, 2025
Mr. Daryl Richard Schiefer, age 68, our dedicated, hardworking, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.
Daryl was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on March 26, 1956, to Harvey & Bernice Schiefer (née Knoll). He was a lifetime resident of Millington and member of St....
Ferris R. Rowe, Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Ferris Richard Rowe, Jr., age 76, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was a friend, a brother, a mentor, and a true adventurer.
Born on September 27, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Ferris, Sr. & Hilda (Smith) Rowe, he was a wild child who loved to socialize and...
Frederick R. Colosky
Jan 28, 2025
Mr. Frederick “Fred” R. Colosky, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born on May 23, 1942 in Saginaw, Michigan, to Lloyal & Anna (German) Colosky. He honorably served in the US Army. On June 19, 1965 Fred married the love his life, Linda Hawkins. Together they shared countless memories, raised their...
Thomas M. Godmer
Jan 27, 2025
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Merle Godmer, age 82, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
Tom was born in Bay City, Michigan on February 16, 1942, to Merle & Loretta Godmer (née Dubay). He retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. He married the love of his life,...
Courtney A. Callahan
Jan 27, 2025
Mrs. Courtney Ann Callahan, age 42, won her eternal life with our Savior Jesus on January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She now rests with our loving Savior, free from sickness, pain, and suffering, and has joined the angels in Heaven. Through her sadness, we also rejoice that she now lives eternally through the power of the...
Michelle M. Kennard
Jan 25, 2025
Mrs. Michelle Marie Kennard, age 70, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Galveston, Texas.
Michelle was born on July 14, 1954, in Estherville, Iowa, to Richard & Betty Sykes (nee Gere). She graduated from Birch Run High School and earned her nursing degree from Northern Michigan University. Before retirement, she worked as a nurse with St. Mary’s in Saginaw...
Constance S. Damm
Jan 24, 2025
Mrs. Constance “Connie” Sue Damm, age 74, our loving, kind, caring, and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 19, 1950, to Otto & Loraine Petzold (née Daenzer). She was raised alongside her siblings and graduated...
Elaine P. Engel
Jan 23, 2025
Mrs. Elaine P. Engel, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.
Elaine was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 21, 1931, to Cleveland & Josephine Myers. She grew up in Detroit alongside her sister, Marion. Elaine married Don Hambaum and together they had a son, Mark. In 1978, Elaine married Fred Engel and they...
Douglas P. DuRussel
Jan 23, 2025
Mr. Douglas “Doug” Patrick DuRussel was born on May 17, 1961, in Saginaw, Michigan, and passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Flint, Michigan; he was 63.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Arant-DuRussel; father, Dale DuRussel; stepchildren, Robert Ostin, and Terri (John) Parkinson; grandchildren: Jon (fiancée, Victoria) Bolton, Kourtnie Bolton, Peyton Ostin, Jacob Parkinson, and Alexandra Ostin; great-granddaughter,...
Donald E. Horton
Jan 19, 2025
Mr. Donald "Don" Evan Horton, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home on North Lake.
Don was born in Flint, Michigan, on June 1, 1935, to F. John & Mabel (nee Peterson) Horton. He married the love of his life, Bethany Beaven, and together they raised their family and celebrated...
Nancy A. Perkins
Jan 16, 2025
Nancy A. Perkins of Caro, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 with family by her side.
Nancy was born to Ronald & Anna Clark on August 16, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan, she was 65 years old.
Nancy leaves to cherish her memory, her children: sons, Michael Roberts, and David Roberts; daughter Cassandra "Sandy" Roberts and partner Jason Barber; two grandchildren,...
Robert E. Keinath
Jan 14, 2025
Robert Eugene Keinath, loving husband of Janette (Vogts) Keinath, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at age 68. He was born on October 12, 1956, in Saginaw, MI, to Ernest and Verna (Ill) Keinath. He graduated from Millington High School in Millington, MI in 1974. He met the love of his life, Janette, in his church's very own parking lot...
Andre J. Stratton
Jan 6, 2025
Mr. Andre “Andy” Joseph Stratton, age 72, our loving, humble, mischievous, and caring, husband, father, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
Andy’s family will welcome visitors to Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington from 3:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025. Funeral services will be at...
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