Obituaries

Kenneth D. Murphy

Kenneth D. Murphy

Sep 10, 2024

Funeral services and military honors for Ken will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Vassar; visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and last until the time of service. Chaplain Mike Dalrymple will preside. A luncheon will follow at the Eagles of Vassar. 

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Dale Murphy, age 89, our proud, loving,...

Susan D. Detgen

Susan D. Detgen

Sep 10, 2024

Susan Diane Detgen of Millington went home to the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was 66 years old.

Sue was born on February 13, 1958 in Harbor Beach, Michigan to Glenn and the late Nancy (Badgley) Detgen. She graduated from Millington High School in 1976 and worked for many years at Kaumagraph in Millington. Sue loved Jesus and spent...

Darlene O. Petzold

Darlene O. Petzold

Sep 6, 2024

Darlene's family will welcome visitors to Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Darlene's memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millington; visitation at church from 12:00 PM and lasting until the time of service.

Darlene Olga Petzold, age 70, a...

Roger D. Hartwick

Roger D. Hartwick

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Roger Dean Hartwick “No. 7”, age 78, our caring, loving, hard-working, and devoted husband, father, “Papa”, and friend passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born in Cass City, Michigan, on August 28, 1946, to Clayton & Virginia (née Ball) Hartwick. Through friends he met Norma Bergman. The two dated, fell in love,...

James "Jim" I. Work II

James "Jim" I. Work II

Sep 2, 2024

Jim's memorial service will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Richfield Church of Nazarene; visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and last until the time of service. Jim's military honors will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles - Vassar followed by a luncheon.

Mr. James “Jim” Isaac Work II, age...

Theodore "Ted" P. Stilson

Theodore "Ted" P. Stilson

Aug 29, 2024

Mr. Theodore “Ted” Patrick Stilson, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ted was born on June 25, 1949, to parents Theodore J. & Edna (née Arnold) Stilson. He was raised alongside his three sisters and graduated from Millington High School. In school, Ted met the former Carolyn Taylor. The...

James "Jim" F. Earl

James "Jim" F. Earl

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. James "Jim" Frederick Earl, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on September 7, 1950, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to parents Ray & Gladys (Crisp) Earl. He was raised alongside his siblings and graduated from Pickford High School with the Class of 1968....

Gail Graham

Gail Graham

Aug 27, 2024

Mrs. Gail Graham, age 75, a lifelong Millington resident passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Vassar Comfort Care.

Gail was born on March 18, 1949, in Flint, Michigan to parents Lyman & Jean (née Pike) Wright. She was raised alongside her siblings, grew up in Millington, and graduated from Millington High School with the...

Laura Belle Rowbotham

Laura Belle Rowbotham

Aug 25, 2024

Funeral services for Laura will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Hanlin Funeral Home in Vassar. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM and last until the time of service. Rev. Dennis Irish will preside.

Laura Belle Rowbotham (née Burgess) was born in Dryden, Michigan, on 18 September 1934 and died peacefully at her home in Vassar, Michigan,...

Larry L. Bader

Larry L. Bader

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Larry Lee Bader, age 79, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on March 9, 1945, in Saginaw, Michigan the youngest child to George & Helen Bader (née Bruisee). He was raised alongside his siblings and grew up in Vassar and graduated from Vassar High School with the class...

Rose M. Legue

Rose M. Legue

Aug 17, 2024

Rose Marie (Swaffer) Legue passed away on Saturday, August 17th at the age of 93.

Rose was born on October 4, 1930 to Harry Thomas Swaffer and his wife Marie Louise (Rahn) Swaffer at their home east of Vassar. With the addition of Rose, the Swaffers had eight children. Winifred (George) Calopisis, Dorothy Swaffer, Mildred (James) Siverly, Bernadine (Joseph) Sulicki, Donna...

Charlene K. Balfour

Charlene K. Balfour

Aug 17, 2024

Mrs. Charlene “Char” Kay Balfour, age 72, our loving, kind, caring, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.

Char was born on April 2, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earl & Lois (née Anderson) Whitis. On...

Michael L. Maurer

Michael L. Maurer

Aug 16, 2024

Mr. Michael “Mike” Louis Maurer, 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Vassar Comfort Care.

Mike was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on September 26, 1942, to parents, Louis Michael & Margaret Jane (née Kelly) Maurer. He was raised in Elkton alongside his siblings and graduated from Laker High School. Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army...

Darin M. Coward

Darin M. Coward

Aug 15, 2024

To honor Darin's life and celebrate the love he so freely gave, visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington. A Celebration of Darin's Life will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home (Livestream link can be viewed by clicking HERE). A dinner will follow services. Family...

Barbara B. Sergent

Barbara B. Sergent

Aug 13, 2024

Barbara B. Sergent went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Birch Run Fields Assisted Living at the age of 94 years.

Barbara was born on March 25, 1930 to the late Donald & Florence (née Meyer) Hyslop on the family farm near Millington. She married the love-of-her-life, Earl L. Sergent, on January 22, 1949....

Nancy J. Seddon

Nancy J. Seddon

Aug 2, 2024

Nancy Jean Seddon was born on December 14th, 1941, her parents were Ira & Florence Matthews. She had a large, beautiful family and was one of nine siblings. Nancy loved to talk about her first job at the Curly Cone in Millington and how much she loved to eat the ice cream. She married the love of her life, William...

Betty A. Salisbury

Betty A. Salisbury

Jul 31, 2024

Betty Ann Salisbury, a beloved member of the Millington & Brown City communities, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. 

She was born Betty Ann Graves on June 29, 1933, in Sandusky, Michigan to parents John & Olive Graves (née Cornell) Betty married the love of her life, Marvin "Bud" Salisbury in 1950. Together they share countless...

Kenneth R. Fisher

Kenneth R. Fisher

Jul 18, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Fisher of North Lake (Millington & Otter Lake areas) passed away at his North Lake residence at the age of 69. 

Ken was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1954, and was the son of the late Fredrick & Roberta (Olinger) Fisher. Ken lived at North Lake for many years and loved spending time at the lake fishing,...

Howard P. Wildfong

Howard P. Wildfong

Jul 18, 2024

Mr. Howard Paul Wildfong, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Howard was born in Millington, Michigan, on February 18, 1934, to Carlin & Dorothy Wildfong (née Morse). Howard honorably served in the U.S. Navy from June 1952 to June 1956. He married the love of his life, Lois Murphy,...

Galen A. Gavit

Galen A. Gavit

Jul 17, 2024

Mr. Galen A. Gavit, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Galen was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on August 25, 1956, to Wally & Geneva (Salmons) Gavit. He grew up in Tuscola with his brother, Gary, and graduated from Vassar High School. In his working years, Galen was a robot repair technician with Lear Corporation and then owned his...