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Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
Mildred A. Mason
Jan 19, 2012
Mildred Mason, 94, of Midland passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, going peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by family and close friends at home. Born Mildred Withey in Prescott, Michigan on Jan. 29, 1917, she spent her life in Michigan, from working on the family farm with her siblings to being on the manufacturing line in Flint’s auto factories...
Ruth J. Saari
Jan 19, 2012
Ruth J. Saari, age 92 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Ruth married Elmer Saari in West Branch on October 26, 1940. He preceded her in death. During WWII, while Elmer was serving in the U.S. Navy, Ruth, in the fashion of “Rosie the Riveter” worked in the defense manufacturing...
Ben Tom Poling
Jan 19, 2012
Ben Tom Poling, age 80, of West Branch passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 with his family at his side. Tom had lived in West Branch most of his life and graduated from West Branch High School. He attended Michigan Tech in Marquette and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Washington, DC during the Korean Conflict as a military...
Hugh M. Jackson
Jan 18, 2012
Hugh M. Jackson, age 86 of West Branch, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Mr. Jackson had lived in West Branch since 1982, formerly of Swartz Creek. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and he enjoyed working outdoors, cutting wood, building houses and garages, hunting and fishing. Hugh is survived by his wife...
Joseph O. Karoub
Jan 17, 2012
Joseph O. Karoub, age 70 of West Branch passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home. Joe had lived in Ogemaw County since 2000, formerly of Huron Township and Westland. Joe served as a Jaycee International Senator, was chairman of the Beautification Committee of Mills Township and he was employed by Century 21-Horizon Realty of West Branch. Joe enjoyed...
Eva Arlene Vallette
Jan 16, 2012
Eva A. Vallette, age 77 of St. Helen passed away Monday, January 16, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Eva was born in Milford on September 1, 1934 and had lived in St. Helen since 2002, formerly of Reed City. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Eva is survived by her husband Charles Vallette of St. Helen, her...
Russell E. Trout
Jan 15, 2012
Russell E. Trout, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at his home. Russell had been a resident of West Branch for all of his life. He was employed by Taylor Door as an electrician for 42 years and was a beef cattle farmer. Russell enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed entering his steers in...
Marlene A. Galant
Jan 14, 2012
Marlene A. Galant, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at her home after an extended illness. Marlene was born to Floyd and Adailia (Weitzel) Newkirk on October 31, 1935. Marlene married Alexander Galant on September 15, 1956 in Roseville, Michigan. The Galants moved to St. Helen from Southfield, Michigan in 1996. Marlene was a member...
Julie Ann Ashmore
Jan 14, 2012
Julie Ann Ashmore, age 55 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Julie was born to Tonnie & Janet (Houseman) Archer in Lansing, on August 1, 1956. She moved to St. Helen in 2002. Julie was the President of the St. Helen Civic Association and Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #5680....
Elaine Fries
Jan 7, 2012
Elaine Fries age 95 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. She was born November 17, 1916 in West Branch. Beloved daughter of Emma and Oscar McDonald. Elaine is survived by niece, Eldean Reilly of Warren, nephew, Donald Thornton of Warren and many other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in...
Linda M. Bero-Joye
Jan 6, 2012
Linda M. Bero-Joye age 61 of West Branch, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at her home. Linda was born September 10, 1950 in Marquette, MI. She married Gerald G. Joye July 27, 1999. She lived in West Branch since 1999, formerly of Whittemore. Linda had a Masters Degree in Special Education and taught at Whittemore-Prescott Schools for 38 years,...
Cecilia Zajechowski
Jan 5, 2012
Cecilia Zajechowski age 99 of Alger, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Magnum Care of Saginaw. Cecilia had lived in Alger since 1978. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church of Prescott and she enjoyed cooking, singing, polkas, dancing, reading and spending time with her family. Cecilia is survived by her children, Eugene (Dorothy) Zajechowski of Livonia,...
Benny L. Meir
Jan 3, 2012
Benny Leo Meir, age 59 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Benny had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles of West Branch. He enjoyed working in the...
Steven R. "Chip" Verran
Dec 31, 2011
Steven Ross “Chip” Verran, age 48 of West Branch, passed away Saturday December 31, 2011 at his home. Chip had lived in West Branch for the past 10 years, formerly of Brownstown. He enjoyed the West Branch Poker Room, bow hunting, fishing and was an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. Chip is survived by his children, Trevor Verran and Chad Verran...
Daniel E. Dvonch
Dec 31, 2011
Daniel E. Dvonch, Age 37, of Alger, MI, passed peacefully December 31, 2011. Beloved husband of Tracy (Watson-Baker). Loving father of Chelsie Mcnett, Brennan Baker, Brandon McNett and Sidney McNett. Dear brother of David Dvonch Jr. and Tina (Freimark). Survived also by his parent David Dvonch as well as eight nieces and nephews. Dan was a US Army veteran, US...
Donald D. Sullivan
Dec 30, 2011
Donald D. Sullivan, 41, of South Lyon, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2011, from injuries sustained as a result of a snowmobile accident on Clear Lake. Donald was a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Engineering and a graduate of the University of Detroit School of Law. He practiced law in New Mexico and in...
Hycinth J. Lapere
Dec 27, 2011
Hycinth J. Lapere, age 83 of Rose City, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in Rose City for the past 19 years, formerly of Southgate. Hycinth is survived by her husband Rene Lapere of Rose City, her children, Greg (Josie) Lapere of Wyandotte, Gene Lapere of Taylor, Sharon (Lester) Grait,...
Delano "Del" N. Lapointe
Dec 20, 2011
Delano “Del” N. LaPointe, age 75 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Del had lived in West Branch since 2005, formerly of Prescott. He was a member of the Ogemaw County Humane Society and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, attending Bible study every Wednesday at the Rose City Cafe. He...
Carol M. Powell
Dec 14, 2011
Carol M. Powell, age 64 of West Branch, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday December 14, 2011 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw. Carol had lived in West Branch since 1972. She graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelors Degree in English and earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Central Michigan...
Duane L. Headley
Dec 12, 2011
Duane L. Headley, age 74 of Estero, Fl and St. Helen, passed away Monday December 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Headley had lived in Estero, Fl and St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Oxford. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, property development and spending time with his family and friends. Duane is survived by his wife Hazel Headley of Estero, FL,...
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