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Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas

Wanda T. Chorey

Wanda T. Chorey

Nov 29, 2013

Wanda T. Chorey, age 84, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 in Petoskey, MI. Wanda lived in West Branch since 1986, formerly of South Lyon. She was born to John and Anntoniette (Skuda) Tworek on October 30, 1929 in Amador, MI. Wanda was a member of St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Omer, MI and was a Girl Scout Leader....

Imbi "Maxine" Gehl

Imbi "Maxine" Gehl

Nov 29, 2013

Imbi Maxine Gehl, age 87, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at St. Joseph Health Care in Tawas, MI. Imbi lived in West Branch for 31 years, formerly of Mt. Morris. She was born to Everett and Imbi (Sippola) Van Sickle on May 23, 1926 in Ferndale, MI. Imbi was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Ladies Bible...

Alma E. Herriman

Alma E. Herriman

Nov 27, 2013

Alma Emmareda Herriman, age 93, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation in Houghton Lake, MI. Alma lived in St. Helen since 1973, formerly from Flint. She was born to Louis and Emma Layman on September 22, 1920 in Darke Co., OH. Alma enjoyed bingo, crafts, casino trips, “One Arm Bandits”, NASCAR, euchre, and word search...

Violet Julia Mervyn

Violet Julia Mervyn

Nov 27, 2013

Violet J. Mervyn, age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013 in Tawas, MI. Violet lived in Essexville since 1998, formerly of Auburn. She was born to Francis and Levina (Schmitt) Mervyn on June 8, 1919 in Prescott, MI. Violet was a member of the Bay City Free Methodist Church. She loved bowling, knitting and crocheting. Violet is survived by...

Jack Erwin Barron Sr.

Jack Erwin Barron Sr.

Nov 24, 2013

Jack Erwin Barron Sr., age 85, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Jack lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Flint, MI. He was born on June 27, 1928 in Detroit, MI to Howard and Catherine Barron. Jack was a member of the Eagles in West Branch and Houghton Lake and drove truck for over...

Joseph John Nestor

Joseph John Nestor

Nov 22, 2013

Joseph J. Nestor, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 22, 2013. He was born on August 24, 1934 to Helen Nestor in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Joseph played one season with the New York Yankees in a farm team in the 1950’s. He then served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1956. After...

Marion Louise Anderson

Marion Louise Anderson

Nov 18, 2013

Marion Louise (Anderson) Anderson passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born on June 18, 1918 in Chatham, MI to August A. and Emelia (Nelson) Anderson. She graduated from Eben High School in 1937. She moved for employment to Detroit where she met her future husband, Marlin W. (Andy) Anderson. They married December 6, 1941. In 1957 they moved...

Donald Dombrowski

Donald Dombrowski

Nov 15, 2013

Donald Dombrowski, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at his home. Donald was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Anthony and Cecelia (Hauffa) Dombrowski on March 2, 1936. He had lived in St. Helen since 1979. Don loved being in the woods, snowmobiling and raced snowmobiles in his earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Roy E. Simmons

Roy E. Simmons

Nov 12, 2013

Roy E. Simmons, age 92, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City, MI. He was born to James and Mabel (Littlejohn) Simmons on March 1, 1921 in Rose City, Michigan and has lived in West Branch his entire life. Roy was a member of the West Branch Masonic Lodge and VFW of West...

Eleanor Louise Robishaw

Eleanor Louise Robishaw

Nov 9, 2013

Eleanor Robishaw, 85, of Prescott, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at her home. Formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, she has lived in Prescott, Michigan since 2002. Eleanor was born on December 7, 1927 to the late Clarence & Vera (James) Shepherd. She married Eugene Robishaw on September 19, 1953. She was an active...

Gloria Breining

Gloria Breining

Nov 9, 2013

Gloria (Cookie Grandma) Breining, 90, of West Branch passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. Born October 2, 1923 to Edward and Doris (McBain) Whalton in Detroit, Michigan, she has lived in West Branch since 1963. Gloria was a chef and baker. Gloria is survived by her children: daughters, Judy Kline and Sherri Thomas both of West Branch; Patty (Chuck) Gibbs...

Peter C. Dorazio

Peter C. Dorazio

Nov 9, 2013

Peter C. Dorazio, age 82, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Saginaw VA Hospital. Peter was born to Emilio and Angelina (Colone) Dorazio on April 23, 1931 in Highland Park, MI. He loved boating, fishing, hunting, and playing pool. Peter also enjoyed spending time with his friends and was an avid sports fan. Peter is survived by his...

James W. Cross

James W. Cross

Nov 6, 2013

James W. Cross, age 73, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Saginaw Covenant Healthcare. James lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Saginaw. He was born to Albert and Marjorie (Watkins) Cross on November 7, 1939 in Saginaw, MI. James was a police officer for the City of Saginaw for 25 years. He belonged to the Fraternal Order...

David C. Simmons

David C. Simmons

Oct 30, 2013

David C. Simmons, age 63, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2013 while visiting family in West Branch, MI. He was born to Roy and Mollie (Carson) Simmons on June 2, 1950 and lived in West Branch until he was 20. He married Jeanne McGregor from Rose City in 1971 and had one son, Bryan Simmons. David graduated from West...

Frank Nagy

Frank Nagy

Oct 26, 2013

Frank Nagy, 90, of St. Helen, Michigan passed away peacefully in the loving warmth of his daughter and son-in-law’s home, Violet and Al Maten, in Cheboygan, Michigan, on Saturday, October 26th, 2013. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Julia (Toth) Nagy on May 1, 1923, Frank spent his youth in Detroit. He is a proud World War II Veteran...

Beverly Ann Shortt

Beverly Ann Shortt

Oct 23, 2013

Beverly Ann Shortt, age 83, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in West Branch. Beverly lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was born to James J. Myas and Mary (Richardson) Myas on July 22, 1930 in West Branch, MI. Beverly was involved in many organizations during her lifetime. She helped start the West Branch Airport and...

Junior "Jack" Gifford

Junior "Jack" Gifford

Oct 22, 2013

Junior “Jack” Gifford passed on October 22, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch, MI. He was born at home on January 4, 1925 on the family farm in Rose City, MI. He had 4 brothers and 2 sisters and grew up working hard, surrounded by family. He loved to roam the woods looking for May flowers,...

Dale B. Root

Dale B. Root

Oct 20, 2013

Dale B. Root, age 96, of St. Helen, and formerly of the Owosso area, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2013. He was born January 1, 1917, in Owosso, MI, the son of Ralph and Oosie Root. He was a member of Faith Alive Church in St. Helen. Dale enjoyed woodworking, fishing, bow hunting, and spending time...

Margaret A. Gugin

Margaret A. Gugin

Oct 15, 2013

Margaret A. Gugin, age 86 of West Branch, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Margaret was born March 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Elmer and Alice (Proulx) Curtis. She had lived in West Branch since 1994, formerly of Turner. Margaret and her husband, Ernie, formerly owned and operated Ernie’s Market in Turner and she...

Julianne Kay Green

Julianne Kay Green

Oct 13, 2013

Julianne Kay Green, age 61, passed away at her home Sunday evening, October 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born to Ardath & Roland Church on February 22, 1952 in West Branch Michigan. Julianne graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1970. She was married to David Green on March 27, 1999. Julianne was a loving mother, a...

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