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Phyllis J. Klauka

Phyllis J. Klauka

Aug 27, 2013

Phyllis J. Klauka, age 72 of Lupton, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Phyllis was born December 23, 1940 in Otisville to Robert and Thelma (Putman) Nutt. She had lived in Lapeer for most of her life before moving to Lupton. Phyllis is survived by her children Randall (Tammy) Kern of Lapeer, Debra...

Etta Ellen Fezatte

Etta Ellen Fezatte

Aug 24, 2013

Etta Fezatte, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Etta lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was born to Phillip and Winnifred Potter on April 27, 1924 in Tower, MI. Etta loved sewing, needle point, traveling, race horses, snowmobiling, and was full of life and energy. Etta is...

Patricia L. Bolyard

Patricia L. Bolyard

Aug 23, 2013

Patricia L. Bolyard, age 92, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 in West Branch. Patricia has lived in West Branch since 1950, formerly of Twining. She was born to George and Elizabeth Henning on September 5, 1920 in Twining, MI. Patricia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, crocheting, playing the piano, Detroit Tiger baseball...

Catherine "Mimi" Jennie Jones

Catherine "Mimi" Jennie Jones

Aug 21, 2013

Catherine “Mimi” Jennie Jones, age 62, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She lived in West Branch for the past 5 years and was previously from Muskegon, MI. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed crafts and loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her...

Genevieve M. Kruch

Genevieve M. Kruch

Aug 20, 2013

Mrs. Genevieve (Zettel) Kruch, 93, of West Branch passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Genevieve is survived by her 8 children: Bob (Mary) Kruch of Williamston, MI; Richard (Joy Warner) Kruch of Denver, CO; Raymond (Debbie) Kruch of Holt, MI; Charles (Sherry) Kruch of Rudyard, MI; Anne (Jay) Slagle of Plymouth, MN; Joseph...

Jack R. Poskitt Jr.

Jack R. Poskitt Jr.

Aug 19, 2013

Jack R. Poskitt Jr., age 41 of Lupton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at his home. Jack had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He owned and operated Rogers Wood Products in Lupton and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jack is survived by his mother Patricia Rogers of Lupton, his son Mason Poskitt of Rose City and...

Daniel W. Benjamin Sr.

Daniel W. Benjamin Sr.

Aug 17, 2013

Daniel Wilson Benjamin Sr., age 96, passed away Saturday August 17, 2013. Daniel was born on May 23, 1917 to Daniel Edward Benjamin and Eva Belle Franklin. He lived in Rose City for 63 years and was previously from West Branch. Dan was a master carpenter. He was a member of Holy Family Church, VFW in Rose City; he was...

Robert James Kropp

Robert James Kropp

Aug 13, 2013

Robert James Kropp, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. Bob has lived in West Branch area since 1978 and was previously from Newberry. He was born to Joseph and Mildred Kropp on April 25, 1942 in Newberry, MI. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, outdoors, guitars, and entertaining family and friends. Bob is survived by his...

Thomas E. Evans

Thomas E. Evans

Aug 6, 2013

Thomas E. Evans, age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Thomas lived in St. Helen since 1994 and was previously from Taylor, MI. He was born to Stephen and Tillie Evans on August 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas was a member of American Legion, Bowlers Association, and was a Union Steward...

Gloria Rosenzweig

Gloria Rosenzweig

Jul 31, 2013

Gloria Rosenzweig, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at her home. Gloria lived in West Branch since 2000 and was previously from Bronx, New York. She was born to Sidney and Dinah Goldstein on January 11, 1944 in Bronx, New York. Gloria worked for Ausable Valley Mental Health. She enjoyed people and taking care of them. She enjoyed...

Lorraine D. Ellison

Lorraine D. Ellison

Jul 25, 2013

Lorraine D. Ellison, 91, passed away July 25, 2013, at Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen, MI; she was born May 5, 1922, in Marquette, MI. Lorraine is survived by her two children and their spouses, Charlotte Greig (James), West Branch, MI, and Robert M. Ellison (Frances), Brooklyn, MI; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister Roseabelle Sikora, Chicago, IL; and sister-in-law...

Margaret "Peggy" Vinskunas

Margaret "Peggy" Vinskunas

Jul 18, 2013

Margaret “Peggy” Vinskunas of West Branch, MI passed away July 18, 2013. Peggy was a longtime resident of the West Branch. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, West Branch Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Rebekah, DAV, Tolfree Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Bucks & Does C. B. Club, Senior Companion Member, and she received the Jewell of Chivalry from Rebekah’s....

James "Termite" Davidson

James "Termite" Davidson

Jul 18, 2013

James “Termite” Davidson, age 87, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at his home. Termite has lived in West Branch since 1987 and was previously from Warren, MI. He was born to Robert and Janet (Burt) Davidson on April 5, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. Termite belonged to the American Legion Post #416 and West Branch Eagles. He was retired from...

Constance "Connie" M. Bills

Constance "Connie" M. Bills

Jul 17, 2013

Constance M. “Connie” Bills, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Connie has lived in Rose City since 1987 and was previously from Pontiac. She was born to Arthur and Alice Boyce on March 9, 1934 in Caro, Michigan. Connie enjoyed playing cards, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles. Connie is survived by...

Lloyd "Red" Powers

Lloyd "Red" Powers

Jul 16, 2013

Lloyd “Red” Powers, age 75, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2013 at his home. Red lived in Alger since 2000 and was previously from Gibraltar, Michigan. He was born to Joseph and Lilly Mae Powers on March 14, 1938 in LaFollette, Tennessee. Red was a member of the Eagles Club and played banjo in bluegrass bands. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Velvae M Heistand

Velvae M Heistand

Jul 14, 2013

Velvae Marquerite Heistand, age 89 of Lupton, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 peacefully in her home. She was born June 21, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John and Irene Thompson. She was a school teacher for 7 years and retired from the State of Michigan as a Social Worker. Velvae loved spending time with family especially her...

William & Barbara Oakes

William & Barbara Oakes

Jul 7, 2013

William Henry Oakes, 82 and Barbara Ina (Dow) Oakes, 75, of West Branch, were called home to their Lord Sunday, July 7th, 2013. Barbara was born June 17, 1938 in East Jordan to Elgie and Ina (Hutton) Dow. She is survived by her two sisters Marietta (Bill) Kusey of Mio and Shirley (Walter, deceased) Drouse of Standish. Bill was born...

Donna G Neubecker-Rau

Donna G Neubecker-Rau

Jul 5, 2013

Donna Glee Sutton Neubecker-Rau passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She has gone home to reunite with all her family who have gone before her. We will all meet again someday. Donna lived in West Branch her...

Barbara M Bove

Barbara M Bove

Jul 3, 2013

Barbara M. Bove, age 78 of Prescott, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her home. Beloved wife of Jim Bove and dear sister of Ronald Yelenik. Barbara was born on February 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to Louis and Elizabeth Yelenik, her adoring parents. She was a good and kind person. She was a lover of animals and...

Larry Richard Saddler

Larry Richard Saddler

Jun 28, 2013

Larry R. Saddler, age 66 of Gladwin, passed away suddenly Friday, June 28, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Larry was born July 17, 1946 in Pontiac, the son of Richard and Lillian Saddler. He had lived in Gladwin since 1985, formerly of Pontiac. Larry was a member of Oak Grove Log Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping....

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