Obituaries

Jun 11, 2017

Mr. Willard M. Gillespie of Millington, MI passed away early Sunday afternoon June 11, 2017 while at the Lapeer Medical Care Facility in Lapeer, MI. Willard was 86.

Willard was born in Onaway, MI on December 18, 1930, and was the son of the late Henry and Blanch Gillespie. After graduating Willard served in the US-...

Jun 5, 2017

Mr. Dennis F. Mills of Vassar, MI and the Millington area passed away early Monday morning June 5, 2017 at his residence. Dennis was 81.

Dennis was born in Millington, MI on October 19, 1935, and was the son of the late Fieldyen C. and Florence (Jobson) Mills. Dennis served in the US-Navy during the Korean...

May 30, 2017

Mr. Clinton Kenneth (Ken) Blackmore of Vassar, MI passed away early Tuesday evening May 30, 2017 at the Bavarian Comfort Care Assisted Living in Bridge Port MI. Ken was 82.

He was born in Mayville, MI on December 30, 1934 and was the son of the late Clinton F. and Evelyn (Sutherland) Blackmore. On December 30,...

May 29, 2017

Mrs. Shirley M (Doyle) Wilson of the Millington and Vassar areas passed away Monday May 29, 2017 at her residence. Shirley was 62.

Shirley was the daughter of the late Robert and RoseMary (Spencer) Doyle and was born in Saginaw, MI on March 21, 1955. She has been a Millington resident her entire life. On September...

May 29, 2017

Mr. Scott D. Naber of Sandy Hill NV, formerly of Millington, MI passed away suddenly Monday May 29, 2017 while in Sandy Hill NV. Scott was 70.

Scott is survived by his mother; Mrs. Aletha Naber, also two sisters; Nanette Reed, Diane Beck, and a brother Dale Naber. He leaves also a niece; Monica Beck and...

May 25, 2017

Mr. Curtis Monroe Fackler, of the Tuscola and Vassar, Michigan area passed away late Thursday evening May 25, 2017 while at the Covenant Health Care- Harrison Campus in Saginaw Mi. Curtis was 78.

Curtis was the son of the late Richard and Lena (Fuller) Fackler; and was born on August 23, 1938 in Beaverton, Michigan. Curtis...

May 24, 2017

Mr. Gerald A (Jerry) Keinath a life time Millington resident passed away suddenly Wednesday evening May 24, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was 82.

Jerry was the son of the late Winfred and Linda (Haubenstricker) Keinath and was born I Arbela Township, Michigan. He grew up in Millington; and graduated from Millington High School. After high...

May 7, 2017

Mr. William D (Bill) Bretzloff of the Millington and Watertown Township, MI areas. Bill passed away early Sunday morning May 7. 2017 while at McLaren – Bay Regional in Bay City, MI. Bill was 83.

Bill was born in Mayville, MI on September 23, 1933 and was the son of the late William and Lena (Leix)...

May 1, 2017

Mrs. Maxine P. (Freewald) Conaway of Bridgeport, MI passed away Monday afternoon May 1, 2017 while at the Cartwright Center in Saginaw, Twp. MI. Maxine was 87.

Maxine was born in Vassar, MI on September 23, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Fred & Minnie (Wingert) Freewald. Maxine retired from the Steering Gear Division...

Apr 29, 2017

Mrs. Helen M. (Shea) Cummings a longtime of Millington resident passed away early Saturday morning April 29, 2017 while at the Covenant Glen Assisted Living in Frankenmuth, MI. Helen was 98.

Helen was the daughter of the late Arthur and Francis Shea, and was born on July 6, 1918 in Eveleth Minnesota. She was a graduate...

Apr 23, 2017

Harold John Rupright (Dad), of Clio, MI passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 while at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI from injuries sustained from an auto accident in Linden, MI; he was 82.

June Rupright (Mom) of Clio, MI passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 while at U of M Medical Center in...

Apr 18, 2017

Mr. Kenneth D. (Ken) Fallowfield of Millington, MI passed away suddenly early Tuesday morning april 18, 2017 while at McLaren of Flint. Ken was 72.

Ken was the son of the late Victor and Gwendolyn (Anglebrant) Fallowfield, and was born in Lexington on May 3, 1944. Ken served our country by serving a four-year tour of...

Apr 9, 2017

Betty Ann Linda Blake passed away at Covenant Health Care Hospital Sunday April 9th, 2017. Betty married Leo Blake on June 4, 1955. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Betty enjoyed being a cook at several restaurants, and the boys Rotary Camp. She also was an avid Tigers fan and enjoyed watching them.

Betty is survived...

Apr 7, 2017

Rodney Allen Hultz of Millington, MI passed away suddenly Friday April 7, 2017. Rodney was 47. Rodney Allen Hultz was born in Flint, MI on February 7, 1970 and was the son of Roscoe and Doris Hultz. Rodney was married to Dana Sylvester. Together they celebrated 15 years of marriage.

Rodney loved being outside doing the...

Mar 2, 2017

Thomas W. Charlton, 88, of Oscoda, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 peacefully surrounded by family at his daughters home in Friendswood, Texas. Tom was born on June 25, 1928 in Detroit to the late Hezzie and Elizabeth (Ellis) Charlton.

Prior to the Eighth grade Tom's father, mother and sister moved to Millington, Michigan...

Feb 24, 2017

Mr. Edward W. Schell of Caro, formerly of North Lake, passed away Friday February 24,2017, at the Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro, Michigan. Ed was 100 years old.

Edward was born in Deerfield Township near North Branch on June 08, 1916 to Ernest and Mayme Schell. He graduated from Fostoria High School and furthered his...

Feb 22, 2017

Mr. Wilfred L. Schultz of Bay City formerly of Millington, MI passed from our world into God’s Kingdom early Wednesday morning February 22, 2017 while at the Bay County Medical Care Facility in Bay City, MI. Wilfred was 94. Wilfred was born in Port Hope, Michigan on January 26, 1923 and was the son of the late William...

Feb 20, 2017

Mr. Rudolph L. (Rudy) Saeger of Millington, MI passed from our world into God’s Kingdom late Monday afternoon February 20, 2017 while at Maple Woods Manor in Clio, MI. Rudy was 79.

Rudy was born in Swartz Creek, MI on October 2, 1937 and was the son of the late Richard and Ella (Ostic) Saeger. After...

Feb 13, 2017

Mr. Laurence D. (Larry) Titsworth of Hale, MI formerly of Millington, MI passed away late Monday evening February 13, 2017 while at the Medilodge of Frankenmuth, MI. Larry was 86.

Laurence was born on September 29, 1930 in Vassar, MI and was the son of the late Henry and Hattie (Wells) Titsworth. On September 23, 1950...

Feb 9, 2017

Mrs. Beulah (Clayton) Sieweke passed away peacefully while under the care of hospice. She was born in Melvin, MI in February 1915. She married LaVerne Sieweke in June of 1941, he preceded her in death in February of 2007. She loved teaching school and her career spanned decades. Baking, sewing, reading, and baseball were her favorite pastimes. Beulah...