Obituaries

Feb 7, 2017

Mrs. Ruth Hancock, of Millington, MI; beloved mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother passed away early Tuesday morning Feb.7.2017 at her Murphy Lake residence. Ruth was 93.

Ruth was born in Royal Oak, Mich. August 7th,1923. She was the daughter of the late Viola(Schroeder) and Albert Rockentine. She graduated from Royal Oak high school. When she graduated, she was...

Feb 5, 2017

Mr. David A. (Dave) Shurtz of Millington, MI passed away early Sunday morning February 5, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side. Dave was 58.

Dave was born in Saginaw, Michigan on June 25, 1958 and was the son of Charles and Judith (Simpson) Shurtz. Growing up here in the Millington; Dave was...

Jan 30, 2017

Mary Celestia Kipfer of Millington, MI passed away Monday January 30, 2017 while at the Gross Assisted Lining in Vienna Twp. Clio, MI. Mary was 93 and was in the care of Angelic Heart Hospice when she passed.

Mary was born on March 8, 1923 in Leadore, Idaho and was the daughter of the late Chauncey...

Jan 27, 2017

Mrs. Gwenlyn M. Maxson of Frankenmuth, MI formerly of Millington, MI passed away early Friday morning January 27, 2017 at her home in Frankenmuth, MI. Gwenlyn was 75. Gwenlyn was born in Flint, Michigan on April 15, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Zelpha (Pauley) Bradshaw. On July 16, 1957 Gwenlyn married Richard Maxson,...

Jan 25, 2017

Mr. David J. (Dave) Cobb a lifetime Millingon resident passed away late Wednesday morning January 25, 2017 with his family at his side while at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI. Dave was 73.

Dave was one of four children of the late Cleo and Marie (Buecher) Cobb, and was born on September...

Jan 17, 2017

William Ray Green of Millington, MI passed away Tuesday January 17, 2017 while at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, MI. Ray was 82.

Ray was born on March 31, 1934 in Millington, MI and was the son of the late Gordon and Hazel (Benjamin) Green. On March 17, 1953 Ray married Miss Christina Mathews;...

Jan 16, 2017

Mr. Jerald R. Snyder Sr. of Millington, MI passed away suddenly Monday January 16, 2017 at his Millington residence. Jerald was 73.

Jerald was the son of the late James and Beryl Snyder. Jerald was married to Miss Donna Hoover, and together they have celebrated 45 plus years of marriage. Jerald retired as a machine repairman...

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Wayne Carl Cooper of the Vassar, and Millington MI areas passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side, on Friday January 13, 2017. Wayne was 81.

Wayne was born in Birch Run, MI on May 14, 1935 to the late Walter and Effie (Loomis) Cooper. He married Marilyn Ill on August...

Jan 11, 2017

Mrs. Janet M. Jackson of Millington, MI the wife of Jeff Beasley and the mother of Ryan Beasley passed away suddenly Wednesday January 11, 2017 at McLaren Lapeer-Region, Lapeer, MI. Janet was 60.

Janet was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on December 14, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Burl and Helen (Crow) Jackson. In...

Jan 9, 2017

Joyce(Wolverton) Hirman, age 67, formerly of Birch Run, Michigan passed away suddenly at her home in Norwalk, CT on January 9th, 2017. Born in Michigan, the daughter of Laurence and Ireva (Reblin) Wolverton, she was a graduate of Michigan State University and avid Spartan fan. Raised as a farm girl she was self-sufficient, reliable, hardworking and generous with...

Jan 8, 2017

Mrs. June P. (Evans) Rose of Millington, MI passed away suddenly on Sunday January 8, 2017 at her residence in Millington, June was 88.

June was born on June 30, 1928 in Clio, Michigan and was the daughter of the late George and Emma (Hartwell) Evans. On February 23 of 1946 June married Wayne L. Rose,...

Dec 25, 2016

Bevin "Bud" Smith died peacefully at home on December 25, 2016 after a courageous battle with pneumonia and cancer. He was 81. Bud was known for his kind and gentle nature, his love of life and laughter. Even when faced with illness and medical procedures, his wonderful nature remained. The nurses that treated him through his hospitalization spoke...

Dec 24, 2016

Mr. Eugene Doyle a long time Millington resident passed away peacefully early Saturday morning December 24, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side. Eugene was 86.

Eugene was born in Mayville, MI on June 1, 1930 and was the son of the late John and Myrtle (Medlin) Doyle. On August 6, 1955 Eugene...

Dec 21, 2016

Jean W. (Wetherwax) Beagle went to be with our Lord on December 21 at Cranberry Park Assisted Living in Clio. Jean was 89. Jean was born on April 3, 1927, to Lewis and Irene Wetherwax. On October 16, 1948, she married Clayton Beagle. Jean worked at Buick Motor Division for 10 years. The next several years were spent...

Dec 17, 2016

Mr. Mitchell F. Prabucki of Millington passed away at his residence Saturday Dec. 17, 2016. Mitchell was 83.

Mitchell was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 7, 1933 and was the son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Mushuska) Prabucki. Mitchell grew up in Kingston where he graduated from Kingston High School in 1953. After he...

Dec 14, 2016

Barbara Ann Ward Mohr, formerly of Millington and Otter Lake, died peacefully Dec. 14, 2016, at MediLodge in Frankenmuth soon after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer. She was 82.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter; grandson, Matthew Walter Mohr Springer; son-in-law, Craig Kaiser; and daughter-in-law Lynn Mohr and a brother...

Dec 14, 2016

Mrs. Dorothy F. (Johnson) Smith of Grand Blanc, MI passed away Wednesday December 14, 2016 at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc Twp. MI. Dorothy was 59.

Dorothy was born in Flint, MI on September 25, 1957 and was the daughter of Jonathan and Marlene (Cook) Johnson. Dorothy was an LPN – Nurse and...

Dec 3, 2016

Mr. Reed Harris Schlicker a long-time Vassar resident passed away late Saturday evening December 3, 2016 at the residence of his very dear friend Peggy. Reed was 65.

Reed Harris Schlicker was the son of the late Clarence and Bertha(Abarham) Schlicker and was born on January 11, 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan. Reed was retired from the...

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Clayton J. Coleman a lifelong Millington resident and known to many as ‘Pete” passed away Saturday November 19, 2016 while at St. Mary’s of Saginaw. Pete was 92.

Clayton J. Coleman was born in Millington, MI on January 11, 1925 and was the son of the late Ivan and Helena (Hoard) Coleman. Clayton served in...

Nov 10, 2016

Mr. Clyde Gordon (Gordy) Sergent Sr. on November 10, 2016 passed from our world into God's Kingdom. God called to heaven a loving husband, father, grandpa, and Pa Pa, Clyde was 86.

Clyde Gordon Sergent Sr was born in Millington, MI on September 10, 1930 to Earl and Edna (Mapes) Sergent. When he graduated from Millington...