Obituaries
Skip Coggins
May 19, 2026
VASSAR – Mr. Skip Coggins, aged 85, our caring, hard-working, and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away on May 19, 2026, in Saginaw, Michigan.
Skip was born on February 13, 1941, in Fowlerville, Michigan, to Bernard & Eleanor (Hatt) Coggins. He honorably served in the U.S. Navy and aboard the USS Searcher. While out with friends...
Jennifer M. Tompkins
May 17, 2026
VASSAR – Jennifer Marion Tompkins, aged 58, our caring, kind, and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend passed away on May 17, 2026, in Royal Oak, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family.
Jennifer was born on October 18, 1967, in Saginaw, Michigan. She grew up in the Mayville area and attended North Branch Wesleyan Academy. Afterwards, she worked...
Ruth Schiefer
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Ruth E. Schiefer, aged 84, was called home to her Lord & Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth.
Ruth was born on April 21, 1942, in Bay City, Michigan, to Otto & Elizabeth Bublitz née Burger. She was baptized on May 24, 1942, and confirmed on May 29, 1955. On August 13, 1960, she married the...
Otto Petzold
May 9, 2026
Mr. Otto E. Petzold, aged 88, was called home to his Lord & Savior on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Winter Village in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Otto was born on June 28, 1937, in Arbela Township, Michigan, to Henry & Natalie Petzold née Hillert. He was raised alongside his brother, Arnold "Arnie", and sister, Wanda, and was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church...
Mary Stewart
May 7, 2026
Mary Ellen Stewart, of Millington, passed away on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Mary will be remembered for her loving and generous spirit, her devotion to her family, and the joy she found in life’s simple moments.
Mary was born in Millington, Michigan, where she spent much of her life and built countless cherished memories. She...
Maureen Kralik
May 5, 2026
VASSAR, formerly CLIO – Mrs. Maureen Ann Kralik, aged 87, went home to her Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Maureen entered life on August 16, 1938, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Marshall & Ardell Dees (née Hodgin). She was the oldest of three children and grew up in Saginaw and...
Cindy Templeton
May 2, 2026
WILDWOOD, GA, formerly VASSAR – Ms. Cindy Denise Tempelton, aged 67, our caring, compassionate, funny, and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on May 2, 2026.
Cindy was born on December 8, 1958, in Flint, Michigan, to George & Beverly (Ballard) Lovelady. She was raised in Vassar alongside her siblings and attended Vassar schools. In her working...
John Aulbert
Apr 25, 2026
AKRON - John Aulbert, aged 91, passed away on April 25, 2026. He was the son of the late Vivian and Lettie (Hall) Aulbert. He was born in Fairgrove, MI on June 21, 1934. On September 13, 1952, John married Arlene Childs. Together, they shared over 50 years of marriage and a lifetime of memories before her passing on June...
Bill Woolwine, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mr. Billy Ray “Bill” Woolwine, Jr., aged 61, our caring, hard-working, faithful, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, and friend went home to his Lord & Savior on April 23, 2026, at Henry Ford of Grand Blanc surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on April 16, 1965, in Flint, Michigan, to Billy, Sr....
Kenneth Strohm
Apr 21, 2026
VASSAR, formerly MARSHALL – Mr. Kenneth Charles “Ken” Strohm, aged 78, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Fisher Senior Care & Rehab Center in Mayville, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Ken was born on April 20, 1948, in Marshall, Michigan, to Ivan & Eleanor (née Coats) Strohm. He grew up alongside his siblings and graduated from Marshall High School...
Betty Bleuer
Apr 14, 2026
MILLINGTON – Mrs. Betty Ruth Bleuer, aged 94, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Caro, Michigan.
Betty was born in Rodman, Iowa, on May 6, 1931, to Clifton & Edna (Redding) Sykes. On October 13, 1950, she married the love of her life, Wilmer “Bill”...
John Lucas
Apr 10, 2026
Mr. John L. Lucas, aged 54, our kind, selfless, sarcastic, and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, at McLaren Hospital in Flint, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
John was born June 30, 1971, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Through work, he met the former Joannie Wetenhall and on their first date...
Calvin Wright
Apr 9, 2026
Celebrating the life of Calvin V. Wright of Vassar, MI who passed away on April 9th, 2026 at the exceptional age of 96. Cal was born in Cass City, MI to Beatrice and Vern Wright on July 23rd, 1929, the second of two boys. Through a childhood marked by the Great Depression, Cal developed the grit, sense of duty, and...
Susan Mae Sharp
Apr 2, 2026
Susan Mae Sharp, born Susan Mae Hastings on December 18, 1956, in Flint, Michigan, passed away on April 2, 2026.
She grew up attending Flint Public Schools and spent many years working as a waitress and bartender at Vassar Bar. Susan was known for her simple and loving nature, which touched everyone who knew her.
Throughout her life, Susan found joy in...
Debra Hodge
Mar 30, 2026
Debra Hodge, 71, of Millington passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She married the love of her life Merlyn and has 2 beautiful children. Kristopher (Colleen) and Dawn. Who gave her 7 wonderful grandchildren. Christian, Katelyn, Trenton, Kevin, Jordan, Atticus, and Amara and 2 great- grandchildren, Alex and Landon with one more on the way.
Debra loved to play Bingo...
Bruce Harold Edler
Mar 29, 2026
Bruce Harold Edler
November 20, 1934 - March 29, 2026
Bruce H. Edler was born in Pigeon, Michigan to Harold and Clara (Hanshaw) Edler. The family moved to Millington between 1936-38 and Bruce has lived there ever since. Bruce graduated from Millington High School in 1952 and worked for Hahn's Bakery during his high school years. Afterwards, he went to work for...
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,...
Cindy Smith-Hallett
Mar 19, 2026
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Watertown Center Bible Church (1812 Millington Road, Millington, MI 48746); visitation at church will begin at 10:30 AM and last until the time of service. Dinner to follow.
VASSAR - Cynthia “Cindy” Georgia Smith-Hallett went home to be with Jesus on March 19, 2026, at the age...
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...
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