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

Richard "Dick" Leonard Coghill

Richard "Dick" Leonard Coghill

February 12, 2014

Richard Dick Leonard Coghill, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Richard has lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Detroit, MI. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, being outdoors, and was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen, MI. Richard is survived by his special friend:...

Doreen Margie Johnson

Doreen Margie Johnson

February 10, 2014

Doreen Margie Johnson, age 84, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Doreen has lived in Lupton since 2008, formerly of Shelbyville, MI. She was born to Clifford and Ruth (Doxey) Pike on June 6, 1929 in Shelbyville, MI. Doreen married Charles “OJ” Johnson on October 21, 1953 and they just celebrated 60 years of...

Paul Richard Pushee

Paul Richard Pushee

February 8, 2014

Paul Richard Pushee, age 96 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, February 08, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Paul was born July 24, 1917 in Leesburg, Ohio, the son of Walter and Margaret Pushee. Paul had lived in West Branch since 2001, formerly of Dearborn Heights. He was an Architect in the Masonic Lodge in Dearborn. Paul...

Colleen Marie Martray

Colleen Marie Martray

February 7, 2014

Colleen Marie Martray, age 51, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Colleen was born on September 16, 1962 to Albert and Margaret (Thomas) Paille in Roseville, MI. She was a loving mother and wife, devoted friend and touched many lives. She always had room in her heart and her home, and she will be dearly...

Eleanor Marie Mannarino

Eleanor Marie Mannarino

February 4, 2014

Eleanor Marie Mannarino of West Branch took her place in the Heavens, Tuesday February 4th, 2014. She is preceeded in death by both of her parents, the father of her 3 children Jerry Bezemek, and her beloved grandson, Jacob Joseph Payne. Ellie leaves behind a brother, Joseph Mannarino his wife Kathy & their 2 children, Chrissy & Joey. A Son...

Cherilyn Rae Fay

Cherilyn Rae Fay

February 2, 2014

Cherilyn Rae Fay, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Cherilyn has lived in St. Helen since 1983, formerly from Flint, MI. She was born on September 19, 1943 to Dale and Nina (Redburn) Simon in Flint, MI. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going on casino trips, deer hunting, spending time...

Bruce Robert Amburgey

Bruce Robert Amburgey

February 1, 2014

Bruce Robert Amburgey, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014 with his wife and all of his children at his side at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Bruce has lived in Roscommon since 1996, formerly of Lansing, MI. He was born on October 22, 1955 to Herman and Elizabeth (Brock) Amburgey in Chicago, IL. He...

Merritt "Don" D. Babcock

Merritt "Don" D. Babcock

January 31, 2014

Merritt “Don” Babcock, age 86, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City, MI. Don has lived in West Branch most of his life, formerly of Flint, MI. He was born to Albert and Ella (McCash) Babcock on June 10, 1927 in Marquette, MI. Don was a WWII Veteran and belonged to the Disabled...

Harvey Charles Warle

Harvey Charles Warle

January 29, 2014

Harvey Charles Warle, age 97, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at The Brook in West Branch, MI. Harvey has lived in West Branch since 2010, formerly of Prescott, MI. He was born to John and Inga (Berson) Warle on November 3, 1916 in Flint, Michigan. Harvey married Pearl Rosencrants in 1939; she precedes him in death in 1983. On...

Barbara J. Jenkins

Barbara J. Jenkins

January 27, 2014

Barbara J. Jenkins, age 68, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Barbara lived in St. Helen for most of her life, formerly of Genesee County, and spent her winter months in Apache Junction, AZ. Barbara was born to Angus and Carmen (Barnfield) Franklin on August 13, 1945 in Pontiac, MI. She worked at Ford’s Hardware, now known...

Susan "Chico" A. Peets

Susan "Chico" A. Peets

January 25, 2014

Susan "Chico" Peets, age 50, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. Susan has lived in Rose City since 2010, formerly of West Branch. She was born to Frederico and Angelita Gonzales on April 27, 1963 in Menard, TX. Susan enjoyed working, milking cows, and farming. Susan is survived by her children:...

Albert H. Cornelius

Albert H. Cornelius

January 23, 2014

Mr. Albert “Bert” H. Cornelius went home to his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2014, just 3 days after his 87th birthday. He was born and raised in the Bay City, Michigan area. Bert proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. After he was out of the service he worked as a tool and die maker for...

Pauline Ritter

Pauline Ritter

January 22, 2014

Pauline Ritter, age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Pauline has lived in Gladwin for 20 years, previously from Columbiaville, MI. She was born to Thurman and Loriane Coughlin on July 8, 1941 in Jonesboro, AK. Pauline enjoyed playing bingo at Secord Lake, trips to the casino, poker, slots and crocheting. Pauline...

Marvin "Andy" E. Anderson

Marvin "Andy" E. Anderson

January 19, 2014

Marvin E. “Andy” Anderson, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Andy has lived in West Branch since 1967, formerly of Detroit, MI. He was born to Edward and Marjorie Anderson on September 12, 1931 in Waltz, Michigan. Andy was in the Air Force National Guard and was a Sergeant with the...

Michael "Mikey" S. Briggs

Michael "Mikey" S. Briggs

January 17, 2014

Michael “Mikey” Briggs, Jr., age 21, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. He was born Monday, October 12, 1992 to Michael and Mary (Mitchell) Briggs in Dearborn, MI. Mikey was a member of the IBEW Local 17. His baby and best friend dog Gidget meant the world to him, she was with him and also passed. He enjoyed mud bogging,...

Douglas Charles Hunter

Douglas Charles Hunter

January 9, 2014

Douglas Charles Hunter, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Douglas lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Lansing, MI. He was born to Harold and Helen (Paul) Hunter on November 29, 1922 in Lansing, MI. Douglas was a World War II Veteran. Douglas is survived by his sons: David (Judy)...

Andrew Ralph Thompson

Andrew Ralph Thompson

January 4, 2014

Andrew R. Thompson, age 56, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. Andrew was born in Pontiac, Michigan on Sunday, September 8, 1957 to Willard and Marie Lorraine Thompson. He lived in Gingellville, MI. He enlisted in the US Navy after his high school graduation. After his military career he moved to New Baltimore (Anchor Bay Area), MI until moving to...

Charles M. Schwab

Charles M. Schwab

December 31, 2013

Charles Matthew Schwab, age 86, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Charles has lived in West Branch since 1987, formerly of Detroit, MI. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Turtle Creek, PA. Charles was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW West Branch Post and was on the Sheriff’s Posse for...

Barbara Jean Dombrowski

Barbara Jean Dombrowski

December 30, 2013

Barbara Jean Dombrowski, age 76, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 in Houghton Lake, MI. Barbara had lived in St. Helen since 1979, formerly from Bay City, MI. She was born to Frank and Frieda (Grapentine) Jezak on April 20, 1937 in Bay City, MI. She enjoyed baking, bingo, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her family and granddaughters....

Conrad Francis Nowicki

Conrad Francis Nowicki

December 27, 2013

Conrad Francis Nowicki age 75, of St. Helen passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family with much love and prayers. Conrad was a loving husband, generous and dedicated father, and proud grandfather. He was born January 12, 1938 to Frank and Sadie (Wacholda) Nowicki in Saginaw, MI. He married Kathryn Andrews on November 7,...