Obituaries
Daniel M. Schwab
Aug 11, 2025
Daniel Mark "Dan" Schwab of Millington, Michigan, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 11th, 2025.
Daniel was born on April 28th, 1963, to Victor and Carol (Hahn) Schwab. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School through 8th grade and graduated from Millington High School (MHS) in 1981. Dan played football and wrestled for MHS. and won 1st in state his...
Brian R. Dickson
Aug 10, 2025
Mr. Brian Russell “Opie” Dickson, age 58, our giving, helpful, humorous, hard-working, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan.
Brian was born on February 16, 1967, in Caro, Michigan, the son of Billy and Patricia (Carmody) Dickson. He grew up in Unionville before...
Betty Lou Giddings
Aug 9, 2025
Mrs. Betty Lou Giddings (Snover), age 90, our loving, thoughtful, determined, facetious, and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty Lou was born on December 18, 1934, in Lapeer, Michigan, to Robert & Bernice (Kilbreath) Snover. She was raised on...
LaDonna M. (Roberts) Howell
Aug 3, 2025
LaDonna Mae Howell, age 92, of Cokato, formerly of Annandale, Minnesota and Millington, Michigan, died Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Cokato Manor.
Memorial Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2025, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Annandale with visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Todd Nelsen will officiate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday,...
Janet Kay Rohn
Aug 2, 2025
Ms. Janet Kay Rohn, age 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Winter Village in Frankenmuth, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.
Janet was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on October 22, 1957, the oldest child of Raymond & Katherine (Kappel) Rohn. She was raised in Millington alongside her siblings Barb, Mikel, Don, and Teresa and graduated from Millington...
Michael C. Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
Mike Murphy, age 71, passed on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth. Mike grew up on our 150-year-old heritage farm. Being the oldest of siblings, he lucked out by getting to milk cows before school in the mornings, after school evenings and had to stay home from vacations to do so. He also survived years of...
Lyle D. Kirkey
Jul 26, 2025
Mr. Lyle David Kirkey, age 84, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth surrounded by his loving family.
Lyle was born on March 25, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to Walter & Esther (Cooper) Kirkey. He was raised alongside his sisters in Genesee County and attended the one-room schoolhouse on Lewis Road before graduating from Millington...
Wanda Mae Johnson
Jul 22, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Mae Johnson, 100, our social, great, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away on July 22, 2025, at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The family extends their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Wellspring for their care of Wanda for the last 4 years.
Wanda was born on February 14, 1925, in Akron, Michigan,...
Kyle D. Davis
Jul 17, 2025
Mr. Kyle Donald Davis, age 29, our loving, funny, caring, and smart son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend passed away on July 17, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Kyle was born on July 24, 1995, in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Donald Davis and Tammy Kollman. He was raised alongside his siblings...
Theodore J. Horton Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
Mr. Theodore John “Ted” Horton, Jr., age 66, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Ted was born in Flint, Michigan, on October 10, 1958, to Ted, Sr. & Doris Mae Horton (Coon). He was raised alongside his siblings in the Millington area and attended the Spring Hill schoolhouse...
Dorothy M. Gasper
Jul 4, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Gasper, age 96, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 4, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Dorothy was born on August 27, 1928, in Mt. Morris, Michigan, to Arthur & Flossie (Hunt) Perkins. On August 30, 1947, she wed the love of her life, Matthew “Matt” Gasper. Together they shared countless memories,...
Carol C. Shepherd
Jul 3, 2025
Mrs. Carol Calista Shepherd, age 94, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 3rd 2025.
Carol was born October 28 1930 to Luther and Olive Brown in Stilson Georgia. She was the remaining sibling of the 7 children. On October 12,1952 she wed Harry John Shepherd (Jack). At the time of their meeting Jack was stationed at Ft. Stewart...
Linda L. Hamilton-Jasman
Jul 2, 2025
Linda Lou Hamilton-Jasman
Of Midland, formerly of Richville and Sebewaing, was unexpectedly called to rest on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at her home. She was 76. Linda was born in Pigeon on March 10, 1949, the eldest child of Arnold and Doris (Walter) Kundinger. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Sebewaing High School in 1967 and Delta...
Marlene K. Moffat
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Marlene Kay Moffat, age 75, passed away on July 1, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region, Bay City.
Marlene was born on October 1, 1949, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Howard & Bernadeen Jaynes (Butterfield). She grew up alongside her siblings in the Vassar area and graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 1967. After graduating high school, Marlene honorably...
James N. Hart
Jun 25, 2025
On June 25th, 2025, James Newell Hart passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters Cindy Hart Riness and Tina Hart Timmons and husband Michael Timmons all of Vassar, Michigan. James was 84 and 364 days old at the time of his passing, missing his 85th Birthday by mere hours.
James, or Jim as he was known, was a lifetime resident of...
Norman R. Kern
Jun 25, 2025
Mr. Norman Russell "Norm" Kern, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Norm was born in Genesee County, Michigan, on April 8, 1937, a son of Wesley & Ernestine Kern (Smith). He moved to Vassar when he was a child and attended the country school. On July 20, 1957, Norm...
Julie L. Rude
Jun 25, 2025
Julie L. Rude, age 52, of Millington, Michigan, passed away on June 25, 2025. Born on December 21, 1972, in Saginaw to parents Beverly and Mike Bassett.
Julie was a dedicated educator, having taught special education for 28 years in the Vassar and Mayville school districts.
A proud graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, holding both a teaching degree in Special Education...
Ronni Jo Wood
Jun 24, 2025
Ronni Jo Wood, age 36, passed away on June 24, 2025.
Ronni was born on October 30, 1988, in Bay City, Michigan, to Robert & Sue (Wheeler) Wood. Ronni was loved by all. She was strong in her faith and loved her God. She had a very contagious laugh and was free spirited. She will be deeply missed by those who...
Shelby C. Buck
Jun 20, 2025
Shelby Christine Buck, was born on March 31, 1993, in Flint, Michigan, and passed away on June 20, 2025, alongside the keeper of her heart, and fiancé, Mitchell Hendry. Their passing leaves a profound ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved them.
Shelby grew up around the Millington & Vassar areas. She attended Millington schools and graduated from...
Donna K. Rupprecht-Schoenow
Jun 20, 2025
Donna Kay Rupprecht-Schoenow was born on June 13, 1937, to Edwin and Dorothea (Boesenecker) Kern of Richville, Michigan. She was a member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Richville, baptized and confirmed there. She attended St. Michael’s Lutheran School and graduated from Vassar High School.
Donna married Arnold Rupprecht in 1956, and they had 4 children – Julie, Kristie, Kurt, and...