Edward S. Kinch Jr.

Edward S. Kinch Jr. age 68 of West Branch, passed away at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in West Branch since 1976, formerly of Standish. He was a member of the Pioneer Power Club of West Branch and the West Branch Chamber of Commerce. He was the owner-operator of Kinch Automotive Machine Shop and former owner of Kinch Auto Parts. Mr. Kinch is survived by his wife, Verda Kinch of West Branch, children--Edward (Terrye) Kinch, Donald (Dawn) Kinch and Donna Scott all of West Branch and Julie (Mike) Nelson of Cadillac, grandchildren--Connie, Karie, Mandy, Michael, Kevin, Kayla, Dani and Billy and 8 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers, Robert Kinch, Dan Kinch and Dave Kinch and his sisters, Marion Fouschia and Martha. He was preceded in death by a son Dennis in 1971. Visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday November 18, 2004 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. Fr. Robert Bissot will officate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Kinch Scholarship Fund.