Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

Mrs. Luella M. (Ward) Saeger a lifelong Millington resident passed from our world into God’s Kingdom early Thursday afternoon while at McLaren of Flint. Luella was 90.

Luella was born in Millington, Michigan on April 7, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Harry and Inez (Hunt) Ward. Growing up in Millington she graduated from...

Nov 7, 2016

Mrs. Christina M. (Mathews) Granny-Green of Millington, Mi passed away peacefully early Monday morning Nov. 7, 2016 at her residence with her family at her side. Christina was 79.

Christina was born on September 16, 1937 in Mt. Morris, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Earl and Julia (Krueger) Mathews. On March 17, 1953...

Nov 5, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann (Weston) Walker of Millington, MI, passed away early Saturday November 5, 2016 at the Caro Community Hospital in Caro, MI. Shirley was 69.

Shirley was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 8, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Willard and Elsa (Brown) Weston. On August 21, 1969 Shirley married Frederick Walker...

Nov 5, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Ann (Weston) Walker of Millington, MI, passed away early Saturday November 5, 2016 at the Caro Community Hospital in Caro, MI. Shirley was 69.

Shirley was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 8, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Willard and Elsa (Brown) Weston. On August 21, 1969 Shirley married Frederick Walker...

Oct 26, 2016

Mr. Duane K. Russell of Millington MI, passed away early Wednesday evening, while at the McLaren Regional Medical Center of Flint, MI. Duane was 74.

Duane was born in Flint, Michigan on January 9, 1942, and was the son of the late Marion and Blanche (Keith) Russell. Duane was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School....

Oct 24, 2016

Robert Dean Betz passed away suddenly Monday, October 24, 2016 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Robert was 59 years old.

Robert Dean Betz was born in Flint, Michigan, on June 22, 1957, and was the son of the late Robert and Marjorie (Gleason) Betz. Robert worked for Hank Graff in Davison, Michigan and loved his job....

Oct 16, 2016

Mr. Perry Newton

Ventura California formerly of Vassar, Michigan 1930 ~ 2016

Perry Newton of Ventura, California age 86, passed away on October 13, 2016 at his home surrounded with loved ones, after a long battle with cancer ended and he went to his Heavenly Home.

Perry was born on June 25,...

Oct 7, 2016

Wendi D. (Barnard) Hollister of the Fostoria and Millington, Michigan areas passed away at her residences in Fostoria, MI Friday October 7, 2016. Wendi was 50.

Wendi was the daughter of the late Ronald and Dorothy (Hocum) Barnard, and was born on February 10, 1966 in Flint, Michigan. Wendi grew up in the Millington area and...

Oct 6, 2016

Russell J. Germain Jr., a lifelong Millington resident of Millington, MI passed away at his residence early Thursday evening October 6, 2016. Russ was 62 .

Russ was born in Saginaw, Michigan on October 17, 1953, and was the son of Esther Scholl (Ward) and Russell J. Germain Sr. Russ graduated in 1972 from Millington High...

Sep 28, 2016

Carroll Ernest Keene passed from our world into God’s Kingdom Wednesday September 28, 2016 at his home in Mt. Morris, Michigan. Carroll was 60.

Carroll Ernest Keene was born on February 10, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan and was the loving son of the late Walter and Angeline (Gorney) Keene. Carroll lived most of his life in...

Sep 27, 2016

Mr. Gary K. Jones of Millington, MI passed away Tuesday September 27, 2016 while at St. Mary’s Medical Center of Saginaw, Gary was 74.

Gary was born on October 14, 1941 and was the son of the late Maynard and Muriel (Root) Jones. On June 30, 1961 Gary married Janice Slieff, together he and Janice celebrated...

Sep 24, 2016

Sally Jean Chatters age 85, passed away at her home in Millington, surrounded by her family on Saturday September 24, 2016. She was born on November 24, 1930, in Flint, Michigan to Forest and Helen (Sears) Zink and was the oldest of six children.

Sally was employed with the Millington Community schools on September 1, 1966...

Sep 11, 2016

Mrs. Betty E. (Woolworth) Watkins of Millington, Michigan passed away late Sunday evening September 11, 2016 while at the Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Betty was 87.

Betty was the daughter of the late Eurmin and Beulah (Atkinson) Woolworth and was born in Flint, Michigan on December 4, 1928. As a child Betty...

Sep 6, 2016

Mr. Eugene W. (Butch) Sampson of Millington passed away early Tuesday morning September 6, 2016 while at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Butch was 70.

Butch was born on September 4, 1946 in Wakefied, Michigan and was the son of the late Eugene and Vernie (Shirkey) Sampson. On October 24, 1970...

Sep 3, 2016

Mrs. Betty Persails of Plant City Florida formerly of Millington, MI went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning September 3, 2016, Betty was 65.

Born on June 3, 1951 in Flint, Michigan; Betty was the daughter of the late Bob and Joan Keskes. Betty was married for several years to William (Bill) Persails,...

Aug 28, 2016

Mrs. Dianne E. (Swihart) Petzold of Millington, passed away early Sunday morning August 28, 2016 while at the Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, Dianne was 70.

Dianne was born in Flint, Michigan on September 14, 1945 and was the daughter of the late Vernon and Maxine (Huber) Swihart. In 1964 Dianne graduated from Clio...

Aug 27, 2016

Jimmy A. Kowitz of the Vassar & Millington areas, passed away suddenly Saturday evening Aug. 27, 2016, Jimmy was 67.

Jimmy A Kowitz was the son of the late LJ and Elizabeth (Aboken) Kowitz and was born on January 23, 1949. He graduated from Millington High School. After high school Jimmy served our country in the...

Aug 22, 2016

Sally A. (West) Mendham of Millington, Michigan passed away peacefully surround by her loved ones on Monday August 22, 2016 while at the St. Joseph Hospital in Tawas, Michigan. Sally was 61. Sally was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 21, 1955, and was the daughter of the late Randall and Lucille (Howard) West Jr. As a young...

Jul 23, 2016

Mr. Rudolph H. (Rudy) Petzold of the Caro, formerly of the Millington, and Vassar Michigan area’s passed away early Saturday evening July 23, 2016 while at the Medilodge (Tendercare) Nursing Home in Frankenmuth, MI. Rudy was 82.

Rudy was born in Millington, Michigan on March 26, 1933 and was the son of Gustav and Helen (Woelslein)...

Jul 21, 2016

Larry F. Shannon of Vassar, MI private family services have been held. Larry passed away on Wednesday July 21, 2016 while at the Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth, MI. Larry was 70.

Larry was born in Caro, Michigan on July 28, 1945, and was the son of the late Benjamin & Celia (Rowley) Shannon. He’s been...