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Betty J. Graham
December 25, 2012
Betty J. Graham, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Betty had lived in West Branch for most of her life. Betty is survived by her children Harold (Cindy) Wangler, Jerry (Teresa) Wangler, Judy (Dan) Wangler-Morgan, Ron Wangler (Janet Jameson), Kathy (Ben) D’Arcy and Tim (Sonya) McPeck, 12 grandchildren, 10...
Barbara (Rau) Evans
December 24, 2012
Barbara Jean (Rau) Evans, 89, died on Dec. 24, 2012 at the Monte Vista Grove Home in Pasadena, Calif. Barbara was born in West Branch to the late Thomas P. and Florence (Cooper) Rau on June 28, 1923. She attended West Branch schools, graduating from West Branch High School in 1940. Barbara stayed in West Branch and worked with D.B....
Larry T. Castle
December 24, 2012
Larry T. Castle, age 77 of Prescott, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region. Larry had lived in Prescott since 1993, formerly of Saginaw and Leslie. He was a very private person, he enjoyed traveling and loved his family. Larry is survived by his wife Carrie Castle of Prescott, children Steven Castle of Arizona and Cheryl (Rick)...
Shirley J. Barshaw
December 24, 2012
Shirley J. Barshaw, age 73 of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region. Shirley had lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of St. Clair. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in West Branch and she enjoyed playing solitaire, doing crossword puzzles, bird watching, traveling and camping. She enjoyed her family--especially her grandchildren....

Jesse E. Johnson
December 20, 2012
Jesse E .Johnson age 86, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Jesse had lived in the Gladwin area since 1991, formerly of Knight Dale, N.C. Jesse began working as a coal miner in Kentucky at the age of 13 then became a deputy sheriff in Pike County Kentucky. After moving to Michigan he...
George M. Miller
December 18, 2012
George Marshall Miller, age 69 passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his home. George had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Holly. He was a long time member of the Holly Motorcycle Association. George enjoyed hunting including teaching how to hunt, traveling, riding motorcycles, guns, both collecting and shooting, fishing, water skiing, spending time with his children...

Helen L. Mezzano
December 13, 2012
Helen L. Mezzano, age 89 passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Helen is survived by her children, Joseph (Sue) Mezzano of West Branch, Michael (Elaine) Mezzano of Higgins Lake, John Mezzano of Miami, FL., Robert (Brenda) Mezzano of West Branch, Dennis (Penny) Mezzano and Dominic (Diane) Mezzano both of Lynchburg, VA and Mary (Robin)...
Christine A. Bryzelak
December 10, 2012
Christine "Tina" Ann Bryzelak passed away Monday morning, December 10th 2012, peacefully at her home in Saint Helen. She was 51. Tina was born December 8th 1961 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Kenneth and Patricia Christner. Tina was formerly of Romeo, Michigan. She was married to Lawrence Bryzelak on August 21st 1981. They celebrated 31 years of marriage this year....
Gary W. Sanders
December 10, 2012
Gary W. Sanders, age 66 of Alger, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Service Star after his service in Vietnam. Gary loved his Corvettes, hunting, fishing and searching for mushrooms. Gary is survived by his daughter Nichole...
Dorothy E. Goldman
December 10, 2012
Dorothy Evelyn McDonald Bigelow Bumbalough Goldman, age 74, lost her brief battle with pancreatic cancer Monday, December 10, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born May 22, 1938 at the family home at Keno Corners to Edward and Lettie (Fisher) Bigelow. She resided in St. Helen Michigan her entire life. Dorothy married...
Arthur J. Beltz
December 9, 2012
Arthur J. Beltz, age 89 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday December 9, 2012 at his home. Arthur had lived in St.Helen since 1980, formerly of Eastpointe. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the K of C #8390, and the American Legion Post #416 all of St. Helen, a member of St. Vincent De Paul and an...
Howard L. Anderson
December 9, 2012
Howard L. Anderson, went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Howard was born in Detroit and was a plumber/pipefitter. He retired from General Motors in 1995. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post #3774, the American Legion Post #0370, and was...
Ann Schrumpf
December 6, 2012
Ann Schrumpf, age 82 of West Branch passed away at The Brook retirement community on December 6, 2012. Ann had lived in West Branch since 2008 and formerly was a long time resident of Muskegon. She was an associate member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch and a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Roosevelt Park,...
Howard E. Owen
November 28, 2012
Howard E. Owen, age 87 passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Howard had lived in West Branch since 1989, formerly of Flint. He was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Howard enjoyed hunting, golfing, playing cards and bowling. He was a devoted husband and father, was active in the Boy Scouts and he would...
Marilyn I. (Elsholz) Jessup
November 27, 2012
Marilyn I. (Elsholz) Jessup, age 81 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her home. She was born in Adair, Michigan on July 2, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Liscomb) Elsholz. She had lived in St. Helen since 1987 and was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and...
Marlene R. Lacoursiere
November 21, 2012
Marlene R. Lacoursiere, age 76 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. Marlene had lived in West Branch since 1992, formerly of Warren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the C.C.W. and she enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and animals. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. Marlene is survived by her...
Robert J. Berriman Sr.
November 19, 2012
Robert J. Berriman, Sr., age 62 of Prescott, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital. Robert lived in Prescott since 1986, and was formerly of Detroit. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and truly enjoyed a cross country trip he took with his wife on his Harley. He was a marksman, a glass blower, and he enjoyed...
Crystal B. Fox
November 18, 2012
Crystal Beatrice Bartels Fox passed away peacefully Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Crystal was born in Rose City, Michigan on January 12, 1913 to Marian White Bartels and Albert Bartels, growing up on a farm on Townline Road, the eldest of three siblings. Crystal attended the Rose City schools graduating in 1932. She attended...
Donald F. Gutzman
November 18, 2012
Donald F. “Donnie” Gutzman, age 69 of Rose City, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He had lived in Rose City for the past 41 years, formerly of Livonia. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and he enjoyed golfing, going to Menards and to the casino. Donnie is survived by his wife Beverly Gutzman of...
Dakota Carrie Anne Parrish
November 13, 2012
Dakota Carrie Anne Parrish, 3 months old passed away November 13, 2012 in her mother’s arms. Dakota was a special little girl that touched so many people’s heart. Dakota is survived by her mother Sarah, her grandparents Ron and Annie Parrish, her Aunt Carrie and her Uncle James. Her Great Grandmother Melvia Buckel, Her Great Grandfather Richard Shutter, and her...
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