Obituaries
Gregory L. Jewell
Jul 16, 2024
Mr. Gregory “Greg” Lee Jewell, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home.
Greg was born in Flint, Michigan, on November 23, 1963, to Russell & Patricia (Keeler) Jewell. He grew up alongside siblings and graduated from Millington High School with the class of 1983. Greg was an avid bicyclist and runner. Often, he would bike up...
Bruce R. Hemingway
Jul 15, 2024
Mr. Bruce Robert Hemingway, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc.
Bruce was born in Otter Lake, Michigan, on May 30, 1940, to the late Bruce Walter & the late Betty Jane Hemingway (née Jones). He was raised in Otter Lake alongside his sisters, Bonnie, Marilyn, and Joyce Ann. On October...
Charles L. Deike, Jr.
Jul 14, 2024
Mr. Charles “Chuck” Lewis Deike, Jr., age 76, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Chuck was born in Minden City, Michigan, on November 16, 1947, to Charles L. II & Martha A. (née Warczinsky) Deike and was raised alongside his siblings Eugene, Marjorie, and Doris. After high school, Chuck honorably served...
Flora M. Weber
Jun 30, 2024
Ms. Flora M. Weber, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home.
Flora was born in Millington, Michigan, on May 28, 1938, to parents Alvin & Ida (née Petzold) Weber. She was raised alongside her siblings Ruth, Linda, Arthur, and Erwin. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church and was a lifelong member....
Steven P. Blackmer
Jun 29, 2024
Mr. Steven “Steve” Paul Blackmer, age 49, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Steve was born on November 23, 1974, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Robert “Bob” & Ethel Blackmer (née Kanyok). He was raised alongside his brothers, Rob and Phil, and graduated from Millington High School. Steve is survived by his parents, Bob & Ethel Blackmer; brothers, Rob (Jennifer) Blackmer...
Keith W. Hopkins
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. Keith Warren Hopkins, age 64, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Keith was born on November 30, 1959, in Flint, Michigan to parents Milton "Zeke" Hopkins & Linda Sue Timbs (Story). He was raised in Millington and graduated from Millington High School. In his working years, Keith owned and...
Barbara L. Kern
Jun 24, 2024
Mrs. Barbara L. Kern, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born in Fairgrove, Michigan, on May 11, 1941, to Carl & Bernice (née Bosley) Kralik. She was raised alongside her brother Carl and attended Fairgrove schools and then Vassar schools. She married the love of her life, Norman...
Larry B. Phipps
Jun 23, 2024
Mr. Larry Bernard Phipps, age 85, passed away Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born on April 11, 1939, in Flint, Michigan, to Claude “Bernard” & Lila Phipps (née Garner). Larry met the former, Evelyn Hutchinson. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on March 21, 1964. Together they raised their two children, Dana...
Gerald K. Myers
Jun 18, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Kenneth Myers, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Gerald was born on November 15, 1933, to Raymond & Pearl (Saunders) Myers. Jerry married the love of his life, Marilyn Fay Atkin, on August 17, 1957. Together they shared 53 years of marriage before her passing in April of...
Samuel R. Myers
Jun 15, 2024
Mr. Samuel “Sam” Raymond Myers, age 68, a lifetime Millington resident, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born on April 11, 1956, in Goodrich, Michigan, to Thomas Orville & Leona Myers (née Genicks). He was the second of four children and raised in Millington and attended...
Dale R. Todd
Jun 13, 2024
Mr. Dale Roger Todd, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Dale was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 19, 1956, to Delos & Anna Todd (née Baker). He met the former, Beth Mikolajski. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on August 23, 1975....
Dell L. Willson
Jun 10, 2024
Mr. Dell L. Willson of Millington, Michigan passed away early Monday morning June 10, 2024, at his residence with his family at his side, he was 88 years old.
Dell was the son of the late Burt & Martha (Budd) Willson, he was born on April 17, 1936, in Flint, Michigan. Dell worked as a Mil-Wright for General Motors (working at...
Barbara J. (Watkins) Thompson
Jun 6, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Jane (Watkins) Thompson “Honey”, age 89, of Vassar, Michigan passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center after a brief illness.Barbara was born on November 30, 1934, in Mt. Morris, Michigan to parents Alfred & Josephine (Kemp) Watkins. Barbara married the love of her life, Albert “Tom” Thompson, on March 14, 1958. She loved to read,...
Samantha J. Cleland
May 26, 2024
Service information:Visitation 3-7 pm on Monday June 3, 2024 at Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington.Celebration of Life beginning at 7:00pm Monday June 3, 2024 at the funeral home.Kindly share a memory with Samantha's family in the guestbook below.Samantha Jean Cleland, loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, died suddenly at her home Sunday morning May 26th, 2024.Samantha leaves behind her...
David A. Williams
May 26, 2024
David “Dave” Anthony Williams, age 62, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born on March 27, 1962, in Caro, Michigan, to parents Donald & Vernamae (née Kreil) Williams. He was raised alongside his seven siblings in Vassar, Michigan and was a graduate of Vassar High School with the class of 1980. Dave married...
Roger E. Bearss Sr.
May 16, 2024
Mr. Roger Eric Bearss Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home.Roger was born on May 6, 1941, in Gladwin, Michigan to parents Ralph & Dorthea (Drummond) Bearss. Roger married the love of his life, Sonya Denman on July 21, 1959. Together they shared 53 years of marriage before...
David J. Edler
May 16, 2024
Mr. David “Dave” John Edler, age 55, our big-hearted, generous, witty, smart, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home.David was born on July 2, 1968, in Flint, Michigan to parents Ronald & Lorine (Schreiner) Edler. Dave grew up in Millington alongside his siblings and was confirmed...
Garry H. Knapp
May 15, 2024
Garry Herman Knapp passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Garry was born on August 10, 1949, to the late Herbert and Gladys Knapp. He had four wonderful children with Bonnie Knapp. Garry worked for Truck and Bus of Flint, MI Local Union 598 for 32 years, retiring in 2004. In his 20 years...
Wayne K. Petzold
May 11, 2024
Mr. Wayne Kenneth Petzold, age 87, a lifelong Millington resident, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family on the farm where he was born and raised.Wayne was born on March 20, 1937, to Edward & Clara (Lindauer) Petzold. He was raised alongside his five siblings and attended Millington schools. Wayne was a lifelong farmer before...
Betty L. Gillespie
May 8, 2024
Mrs. Betty L. Gillespie, age 90, a longtime Millington resident, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Betty was born on August 9, 1933, in Ocqueoc, Michigan, to parents, R.B. & Delila (Sinclair) DeRosia. The family moved to Oregon when she was young and returned to Michigan and settled in...