Obituaries
Bud Murray III
Mar 23, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mr. Bud Murray III, aged 75, our hardworking, dedicated, kind, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bud was born on October 9, 1950, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised in Saginaw and attended Buena Vista schools. He spent his career at...
Ron Mieske
Mar 21, 2026
VASSAR, formerly MIDLAND – Mr. Ronald J. “Ron” Mieske, aged 91, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at McLaren Bay Region, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born on May 7, 1934, in Beaver Township, Michigan, to William & Bertha (née Lutzer) Mieske. He was raised alongside his siblings and graduated from Midland High School. On September 24, 1966,...
Lorine Petzold
Mar 14, 2026
VASSAR – Mrs. Lorine Petzold, aged 90, our dedicated, caring, faithful, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Lorine was born on March 24, 1935, in Frankenmuth, the daughter of Arthur & Lydia Knoll (née Weiss). She was...
Ellen Whitehead
Mar 11, 2026
Ellen Louise Whitehead (Pilgram), 89, of Vassar, passed away on Wednesday, March 11th at Fisher Senior Care. Ellen was born on August 3rd, 1936, in Roscommon to the late John and Bertha Pilgram (Leeds).
She grew up and graduated school in Roscommon County, and worked as a telephone operator in Roscommon. One of her favorite stories was how she talked to...
Daisy Vied
Mar 10, 2026
Mrs. Daisy D. Vied, aged 90, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside services for Daisy will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Millington Township Cemetery. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, Paul C. Vied.
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Dr. Ruben H. Mars III, D.V.M.
Mar 4, 2026
VASSAR – Dr. Ruben H. Mars, III, D.V.M., aged 63, our dedicated, compassionate, kind, and loving husband, brother, uncle, veterinarian, and friend passed away suddenly on March 4, 2026, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Ruben was born on October 19, 1962, in Corunna, Michigan, to Ruben, Jr. & Sharley (Parks) Mars. He was raised alongside his brother, Russell, and sister, Pamela....
Suzanne (Garner) Martinson
Mar 4, 2026
VASSAR, formerly KELSO, WA - Suzanne Lynn Garner Martinson, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 4, 2026, at Heritage Hill Assisted Living in Caro, MI. She was born on November 25, 1942, to Waldo and Annadell (Schell) Garner. She attended Baker Country School through eighth grade under the very capable tutelage of Mrs. Schultz whom Suzanne...
Kenneth Wilson
Mar 2, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mr. Kenneth L. “Ken” Wilson, aged 94, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on November 10, 1931, in Flint, Michigan, to O.D. & Fern Wilson (née Whitney). He was one of seven children and grew up in the Flint area. On October 25, 1952, he married the...
Mildred Keinath
Feb 22, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mrs. Mildred M. Keinath, age 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026.
Mildred was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan, on March 11, 1933, to the late Henry and Hulda Reif. She was confirmed at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church in 1947. She met Leon Keinath and they were united in marriage on August 8,...
Argus Mays, Jr.
Feb 20, 2026
MILLINGTON – A lifelong Millington resident, Mr. Argus Maine “J.R.” Mays, Jr., age 81, our dedicated, supportive, kind, and proud father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, at his home.
J.R. was born on October 18, 1944, in Flint, Michigan, to Argus Sr. and Edith (Blevins) Mays. He was raised alongside his brothers Joe, Chuck,...
Diane Jones
Feb 13, 2026
MILLINGTON - Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Diane Jones, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 13, 2026. She was 77 years old.
Diane was born on February 5, 1949, to the late Walter and Annabelle Zwerican. She was married to the love of her life, Glenn Jones, for almost 61 years this April. Together, they...
James Ervin
Feb 9, 2026
VASSAR – Mr. James Walter “Jim” Ervin, age 57, passed away in his sleep on February 9, 2026.
James was born in Flint, Michigan, on July 16, 1968, to Raymond & JoAnne (Duvernois) Ervin. He will be remembered for his kind personality and caring ways. He would often help others and place their needs before his. For the previous 19 years...
Holly Sue Keller
Feb 8, 2026
VASSAR - Holly Sue Keller, age 71, our loving, kind, funny, and caring, mother, sister, and dear friend passed away on February 8, 2026 at her home.
Holly was born on March 17, 1954, in Flint, Michigan, to parents Raleigh & Linda (Stone) Conaway. She grew up alongside her siblings, John, June, and Steven and graduated from Millington High School with...
Larry Putman
Feb 5, 2026
VASSAR – Mr. Larry William Putman, age 82, our proud, determined, hard-working, and kind father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at Vassar Comfort Care.
Larry was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on November 18, 1943, to Eli and Rosa Putman (née Martin). He was raised alongside his siblings Robert and Esther and graduated from...
David Nearing
Feb 5, 2026
VASSAR – Mr. David Garrett Nearing, age 71, our smart, kind, independent, and proud father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on February 5, 2026, at his home.
David was born in Caro, Michigan, on August 2, 1954, to Virgil & Ruth Nearing (née Farnham). He enjoyed growing up on the family farm where he learned many valuable lessons and skills,...
Debbie Hiles
Jan 31, 2026
Debbie Hiles, 64, of Millington, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026.
She was born on October 19, 1961, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Debbie was known for her protectiveness, creativity, and deep appreciation for nature. She especially enjoyed quiet mornings on the porch watching wildlife, tending to her gardens, and caring for birds and animals.
Debbie was married to her husband,...
Joe Robbins
Jan 31, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Robbins, age 71 of Millington, MI surrounded by family, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father January 31, 2026, under the compassionate care of Covenant Harrison hospital following a brave battle with AML.
Born May 16, 1954, to Mr. & Mrs. Oscar (Smokey) Robbins in Flint, MI., Joe was a lifelong resident of Millington. After graduating...
Ronald Bigelow
Jan 30, 2026
Ronald Lee Bigelow passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2026. He was 81.
Ronald was born on September 26, 1944, to the late Edmond and Maxine Bigelow. Ron was a graduate of Mio High School Class of 1962. He served in the U.S. army for 13 years. He was married to Connie Haubenstricker for 43 years and together they...
Lonnie B. Kester
Jan 29, 2026
Visitation for Lonnie will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington, MI from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. with another day of visiting on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Hanlin Funeral Home Millington, MI from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lonnie's Funeral will be on Friday, February 6, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church Millington, MI at...
Kenny Brewer
Jan 22, 2026
LAKE ODESSA, formerly MILLINGTON - Kenneth Paul “Kenny” Brewer, age 59, passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He went home to our Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and those he loved in the comfort of his own home.
Kenny was a wonderful husband, son, father, and a joy for all who knew...
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