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

Donald Edgar Pocock

Donald Edgar Pocock

Jul 21, 2012

Donald E. Pocock, age 96 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Brian’s House in Bay City. Donald was born December 31, 1915 in Detroit, the son of Fredrick and Anna Pocock. He married Jane Davison October 3, 1942 in Roswell, New Mexico. Donald had lived in West Branch since April 2012, formerly of Highland Beach, Fl...

Joyce E. Keranen

Joyce E. Keranen

Jul 18, 2012

Joyce E. Keranen, age 80 of Lupton, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at her home. Joyce enjoyed reading, collecting recipes from family and friends, taking day trips with family, softball, bowling and listening to her husband play the guitar. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Robin (Michael) Hannon of Palmetto, FL., and Jill Allyn of Warren, grandchildren, Shannon (Steve)...

Peggy Ann Mayhew

Peggy Ann Mayhew

Jul 17, 2012

Peggy Ann Mayhew, age 75 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Horizon Senior Living. Peggy had lived in West Branch for the past 9 years. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, crocheting, traveling to Florida, and spending her retirement in West Branch with her husband of 58 years Jim, and her dogs, Andy, Mickey and Rudy....

Florence M. Matuszak

Florence M. Matuszak

Jul 15, 2012

Florence M. Matuszak age 86 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Florence had lived in West Branch since 1973, formerly of Berkley and Maple Ridge. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church of Prescott and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. She was a member of ARC...

Janet E. Harris

Janet E. Harris

Jul 14, 2012

Janet E. Harris, age 88 of West Branch, MI., passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. Janet was born February 10, 1924 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Clifford and Ruth (Anderson) Brees. She has lived in West Branch since 2008 formerly of Rockford, III. She was baptized and confirmed at Tabor Lutheran Church...

Bert Riley

Bert Riley

Jul 12, 2012

Bert Riley, age 67 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his home. Bert had lived in St. Helen since 1998, formerly of Ypsilanti. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, and going to the casino. Bert is survived by his children, Harvey Riley (Edward Segovia) and Holly Riley both of Ypsilanti, grandson Joshua Riley and great-grandchildren,...

John Lane Girardot

John Lane Girardot

Jul 12, 2012

John L. Girardot, age 82 of Lupton, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Standish. John was born December 13, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Lawrence and Mabel Girardot. He has lived in Lupton for the past 30 years, formerly of Royal Oak. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Holy Family...

Walter E. Provoast

Walter E. Provoast

Jul 11, 2012

Walter E. Provoast, age 86 passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans in Grand Rapids, MI. Walter had lived in the Prescott Area for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during WWII. He was a life member of the VFW post #3774 in Skidway Lake. He also was a...

James Lafayette Clayton

James Lafayette Clayton

Jul 10, 2012

James L. Clayton age 92 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home. James was born in West Branch, the son of John and Iva Clayton. James married Dorothy M. Curtis September 19, 1943 in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch all of life. James was a member of the Edwards Community Church. James...

Leon J. Gillespie

Leon J. Gillespie

Jul 7, 2012

Leon J. Gillespie age 90 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, July 07, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Leon was born February 11, 1922 in Whittemore, the son of Russell and Edna Gillespie. He married Rosemary Elkins on March 6, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri. Leon lived in West Branch for most of life and was a...

Joseph J. Brennan

Joseph J. Brennan

Jul 5, 2012

Joseph J. Brennan, age 41 of West Branch passed away Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his home. Joseph had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Joseph is survived by his mother Elaine Brennan of West Branch and his father Edward Brennan also of West Branch, his brother Jesse...

Melvin G. White

Melvin G. White

Jun 30, 2012

Melvin G. White, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Saturday June 30, 2012 at his home. Melvin had lived in West Branch since 1972. He was a member of the Lions Club of Rose City and the Masonic Lodge of West Branch. He was a founding member of Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester. Melvin is survived by...

Elizabeth Ann Whitney

Elizabeth Ann Whitney

Jun 29, 2012

Elizabeth Ann Whitney, age 46 of Rose City, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at her home. Elizabeth had lived in Rose City since 1998, formerly of Arizona. She was a real estate agent for C.A. Hanes and formerly was employed by Ausable Valley Mental Health. Elizabeth is survived by her father Byron Whitney of Rose City, her mother Selia...

Theresa E. Champagne

Theresa E. Champagne

Jun 29, 2012

Theresa E. Champagne, age 68 of West Branch passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch with her family by her side. Theresa was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of West Branch, and worked a K-Mart in West Branch for many years. She also enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren. Theresa is survived by her...

Lana M. Colclasure

Lana M. Colclasure

Jun 28, 2012

Lana M. Colclasure, age 95 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Harlin Assisted Living. Lana had lived in West Branch since 1959 and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Lana is survived by her children, Glenda Colclasure of West Branch, Michael (Chris) Colclasure of West Branch, Bernie (Charles Ennis) of Savannah, GA and Scott...

Jerry Chad Curtis

Jerry Chad Curtis

Jun 20, 2012

Jerry Chad Curtis, age 40 of St. Helen, passed away suddenly of a heart attack Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Grayling. Chad had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Ypsilanti. He was a member of the pool league in Roscommon and he enjoyed softball, hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling. He looked forward to holidays and...

Gary L. Wackerle

Gary L. Wackerle

Jun 20, 2012

Gary L. Wackerle, age 65 of West Branch, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at his home. Gary retired from Consumers Energy in 2005 after 38 years of service. He was a former member of the Ogemaw Valley Lions Club, a board member for both the Ogemaw County Fair and the Boy Scouts of America. He was an...

Clarence A. Meir

Clarence A. Meir

Jun 19, 2012

Clarence A. Meir, age 89 of Rose City, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his home. Clarence had lived in Rose City for all of his life. Clarence farmed the family farm for all of his life and he owned and operated Meir Oil Company from 1965 to 1986. Clarence is survived by his wife Correan Meir of Rose...

Raymond L. Williams

Raymond L. Williams

Jun 19, 2012

Raymond L. “Ray” Williams, age 63 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Ray had lived in St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Ferndale. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and boating and he was a big NASCAR fan. Ray was a loving husband and father. Ray is survived by his wife...

Margaret L. Greene

Margaret L. Greene

Jun 16, 2012

Margaret L. Greene January 29, 1922 – June 16, 2012 Margaret L. Green, age 90, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has been a resident of Kalamazoo since 2010 and previously resided in St. Helen since the late 1970’s.Margaret was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in West Branch and attended Calvary...

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