Obituaries
Waldo Jon Garner
August 12, 2026
Waldo “Jon” Garner, age 79, passed away peacefully in his chair at his lifelong home in Vassar, on the morning of August 12, 2026. He was born on March 8, 1947, in Saginaw, MI. to Waldo and Ann Adell (Schell) Garner.
He attended the nearby Baker Country School for elementary school. One of Jon’s favorite memories from elementary school was; they...
Carl W. Kralik
August 10, 2026
Mr. Carl Wayne Kralik, aged 87, went home to his Lord and Savior on August 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Carl entered life on February 14, 1939, at the family home in Akron, Michigan, the son of Carl Kralik and Bernice Bosley. He graduated from Vassar High School with the class of 1957. On August 24,...
Donald Shepherd
August 9, 2026
Donald Justin Shepherd of Munger, formerly of Tuscola, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2026, at the age of 70.
Don was born on November 7, 1955, the second of five children to Harry “Jack” and Carol (Brown) Shepherd. He will be remembered and deeply missed by his family and the many friends who meant so much to him.
A quiet, gentle...
James "Jimmy" Forsyth
August 7, 2026
James Stuart (Jimmy) Forsyth (84 years old) passed away at his earthly home and went to his heavenly home to be with Jesus on August 7, 2026. Jimmy was born to Minnie (Mamerow) and Henry Forsyth in Millington on December 29, 1941, the youngest of their 10 children. He grew up in a loving and learning-rich environment, surrounded by his...
Robert Baker
August 5, 2026
Robert Hugh Baker of Vassar passed away peacefully at Wellspring Lutheran Services Frankenmuth Campus on August 5, 2026 at age 81. Robert was born on April 9, 1945 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Orren & Donna Baker. He was predeceased by his wife Janet and brother David Baker.
He is survived by his children Kim (Brad) Jenks of Vassar, Michael...
John Kosuth
August 1, 2026
Mr. John Kosuth, aged 69, a caring, hardworking, and loving father, partner, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away suddenly on August 1, 2026.
John was born January 6,1957 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Charles, and Frances (Tomac) Kosuth. John Completed his electrical engineering studies at Rets Electronics Institution and led a career in environmental controls. John loved...
Stanley Trusty
July 30, 2026
Mr. Stanley Allen Trusty, 87, was called home to His Lord from Vassar Comfort Care, Vassar, Michigan, on July 30, 2026. Stanley was born on August 11, 1938, in Linton, Indiana and was a life long resident of Morgan County, Indiana.
Stanley graduated from Coal City High School in 1956 and then completed a four year apprenticeship in tool and die...
Harvey Sherman, Jr.
July 25, 2026
MILLINGTON - Harvey Frederick Sherman Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving family. Harvey was born on August 9, 1943, in his Grandma Atwood's home in Millington, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey (Harve) and Helen Sherman, his father and...
Robert Sergent
July 21, 2026
MAYVILLE, formerly MILLINGTON – Mr. Robert “Bob” Sergent, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on August 2, 1957, in Flint, Michigan, to parents Norwood & Wanda Sergent (Deland). On August 21, 1976, he married the love of his life, Karen Dawn McClenathen. Together they shared countless memories,...
Christopher Weakley
July 19, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mr. Christopher Sherman “Chris” Weakley, aged 45, our loving, caring, and kind father, son, brother, nephew, and friend and “real cool dude” passed away on July 19, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
Chris was born on November 25, 1980, in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Sherman & Karri (Cain) Weakley. He grew up in Mayville and...
Ila Beckman-Ritter
July 17, 2026
VASSAR – Mrs. Ila Mae Beckman-Ritter, aged 86, passed away on July 17, 2026, at McLaren – Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan.
Ila was born on February 25, 1940, in Carson City, Michigan, a daughter of Robert & Cyrena (Burke) Fishburn. On January 25, 1957, she wed Charles Beckman Jr. Together they shared countless memories, raised their seven children,...
Seth Seidell
July 13, 2026
MILLINGTON - Seth Seidell, aged 28, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2026. Honoring his wishes, he was cremated. A Celebration of Seth's life will take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 1 - 5 PM at Cardinal Country Pizza (8220 Ellis Rd, Millington, MI 48746).
Seth was born on March 1, 1998 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan...
Barbara Miller
July 13, 2026
VASSAR – Mrs. Barbara “Barb” Miller, aged 88, our kind, hardworking, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Wellspring Lutheran Home in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Barbara was born on August 10, 1937, in Goodrich, Michigan, to Chester & Frieda VanAlstine (née...
Madelyn Kilbourne
July 12, 2026
A memorial service for Madelyn will be held at Hanlin Funeral Home in Vassar at 2 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
VASSAR - Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother "G.G.", daughter, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 12, 2026 at the age of 83 years.
Madelyn Genevieve Kilbourne was born on March 26, 1943,...
Marilyn Warner
June 27, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mrs. Marilyn Jeane Warner, aged 77, our kind, caring, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was called away on June 27, 2026, in the peace of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born on May 2, 1949, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to Floyd & Shirley Brookins (née Morse). On October 18, 1969, she...
Raymond Kennard
June 26, 2026
VASSAR – Mr. Raymond Theodore “Ray” Kennard, aged 92, was called away on June 26, 2026, at Vassar Comfort Care surrounded by his loving family. The family extends their sincere thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Covenant VNA Hospice and Vassar Comfort Care for their care of Raymond in his final days.
Raymond was born in Vassar on...
Jacqueline Matzke
June 21, 2026
FRANKENMUTH, formerly MILLINGTON – Mrs. Jacqueline Ardath “Jackie” Matzke, aged 76, our kind, creative, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend returned home to her Lord and Savior on June 21, 2026, in the peace of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Jackie was born in Flint, Michigan, on March 31, 1950, to Vivan & Dolores Dalrymple...
Irene Gohsman
June 14, 2026
VASSAR – Mrs. Irene Emma Carolyn Gohsman, aged 87, our loving, witty, kind, curious, nurturing, and vibrant mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Winter Village in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Irene was born on April 18, 1939, in Reese, Michigan, the daughter of the late Fred & the late...
Morgan Wegrzyn
June 7, 2026
VASSAR – Mrs. Morgan Emma Wegrzyn, aged 25, our caring, kind, humorous, determined, and loving wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, coworker, and friend went home to her Lord and Savior on June 7, 2026.
Morgan was born on May 18, 2001, in Saginaw, Michigan, to David & Corin (née Biga) Einhardt. She grew up alongside her siblings Drew, Hannah,...
Katherine Geraldine Halloran
June 5, 2026
Katherine Geraldine Halloran passed away on June 5th, 2026. She was born August 8th, 1943, in Milford, Michigan, the only child of Gladys and Thurman Buell. She married Richard D. Halloran Jr. in 1968, and together they moved to Millington, Michigan, where they raised their three children.
Kathy grew up in Milford and built her family life in Millington, where she...



