Obituaries

Shelby C. Buck

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...

Dorothy M. Gasper

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,...

Linda L. Hamilton-Jasman

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donna K. Rupprecht-Schoenow

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...

Sharon A. Mohr

Sharon A. Mohr

Jun 19, 2025

Our family invites you to a memorial service to honor Sharon Mohr’s life. The service will be held at the Caseville United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the Caseville Eagles Club beginning at 1:00 PM.



Our beautiful, sweet mother, Sharon Ann Mohr, passed away peacefully in her...

Clyde L. Wilson

Clyde L. Wilson

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Clyde Lewis Wilson, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw.

Clyde was born in Flint, Michigan, on April 30, 1957, to James & Delores (Shaver) Wilson. He grew up in Vassar and graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 1975. In his working years, Clyde was a truck driver for Stuart...

Christina M. Germain

Christina M. Germain

Jun 17, 2025

Memorial services for Christina will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Calvary Chapel Fellowship of Vassar. Pastor Tony Jacobs will officiate.

Christina Germain, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on June 17, 2025, at U of M in Ann Arbor MI. She was born on August 21, 1971, to her father Paul Scharff. She is...

Arlyn E. "Bo" Marks II

Arlyn E. "Bo" Marks II

Jun 17, 2025

Mr. Arlyn E. "Bo" Marks II, our kind, loving, funny, and hardworking husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025.

Bo was born in Sandusky, Michigan, on December 28, 1966 to Arlyn & Agnes Marks. He was alongside his siblings and grew up in the Millington area. He worked as a welder but was truly a...

Carol A. Schwab

Carol A. Schwab

Jun 17, 2025

Carol Ann Schwab of Millington, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Carol was 89 years old, born to parents Walter and Alma (Bender) Hahn, January 5, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan.

She graduated from Millington High School in 1954 and was the recipient of the Activity Scholarship Award, for outstanding academics and athletic performance, Softball, Basketball,...

Ronald J. Leach Sr.

Ronald J. Leach Sr.

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Ronald James “Ron” Leach Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Ron was born in Watertown Twp, Michigan, on October 9, 1938, to Clare & Lila (Kowitz) Leach. He was the sixth of nine children and a lifelong Millington area resident. One evening while at Schumaker’s Restaurant, he met...

Eugene R. Hoard

Eugene R. Hoard

Jun 15, 2025

Eugene “Oog” Ray Hoard, our husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa left our family peacefully to go to his permanent home in the early morning hours on Father’s Day, 6/15/2025. 

He was 84 years old, born on March 2, 1941; the 2nd child and son to Ray and Oleta Botimer Hoard, in Millington, MI and brother to Jeanette Keith. He spent his...

Nancy L. LaBean

Nancy L. LaBean

Jun 15, 2025

Service details for both Joe and Nancy are as follows:

Visitation at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025; a praying of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish in Vassar at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025; additional...

Joseph N. LaBean

Joseph N. LaBean

Jun 11, 2025

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Service details for both Joe and Nancy are as follows:

Visitation at Hanlin Funeral Home - Millington from 3 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025; a praying of the rosary will be held at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances X. Cabrini Parish in Vassar at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18,...

Tracie A. Broughman

Tracie A. Broughman

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Tracie Ann Broughman, age 69, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan.

Tracie was born on May 25, 1956, in Flint, to Wilbur and Betty (Walker) Shaw. She grew up in Flint alongside her siblings and graduated from Kearsley High School. On November 5, 1988, she married the love of her life, Dennis Broughman....

Christina N. VanLuchene

Christina N. VanLuchene

Jun 7, 2025

Christina Nicole VanLuchene, age 39, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

Christina was born on August 2, 1985, in Cass City, Michigan. She grew up in Vassar and graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 2003. Christina formerly worked as a caregiver, server, and as pharmacy technician. She enjoyed spending time on the water, boating, kayaking, and tanning....