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

Ronald A. Mcpherson

Ronald A. Mcpherson

Feb 3, 2012

Ronald A. McPherson, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Ron is survived by his wife Judy McPherson of West Branch, children Byron (Sherry) McPherson and Kelly (Maurice) McKim both...

Donald S. Jernigan

Donald S. Jernigan

Feb 1, 2012

Donald S. Jernigan, a 50-year resident of St. Helen, passed away February 1, 2012. Don was born on December 5, 1939, in Almont, Michigan, the son of John and Elva Jernigan. He graduated from Livonia Bentley High School in 1957. Don married Kathleen Nagy on December 5, 1959, and moved to St. Helen in December of 1961. Don was instrumental...

Barbara J. "Barbie" Partlo

Barbara J. "Barbie" Partlo

Jan 31, 2012

Barbara J. “Barbie” Partlo, age 78 of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Barbara had lived in Gladwin since 1989, formerly of West Branch. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, playing cards, snowmobiling and being with friends. Barbara is survived by 3 sons and 4 daughters, many grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister....

Mark W. Maisonville

Mark W. Maisonville

Jan 31, 2012

Mark W. Maisonville, age 89 passed away January 31, 2012 in Venice, FL. Survivors include his two sons, Mark and his wife Maureen and their son Kristopher of West Branch and Craig and his wife Heather and their five children, Daniel, Caleb, Joseph, Emily and AnnaJoy of Schroon Lake, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean in...

Chris E. Pappas

Chris E. Pappas

Jan 30, 2012

Chris E. Pappas, age 71 of Midland, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at his son’s home. Chris was born February 25, 1940 to Delores and Edward Pappas in West Branch. He served in the Air Force in the 50’s. Chris’ passion was cooking and baking. He owned Pappy’s Bakery in Detour, MI. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and bird...

June L. Meyer

June L. Meyer

Jan 29, 2012

June L. Meyer, age 86 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her home. June had lived in St. Helen since 1987, formerly of Redford. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #416 of St. Helen and the Eagles, Post #3646 of West Branch. June is survived by her friends, Brad Bannon, Cindy Finkbeiner,...

Mary M. Frazho

Mary M. Frazho

Jan 25, 2012

Mary M. Frazho, age 97 of Houghton Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Frazho had been a resident of Houghton Lake since 2007, formerly of St. Helen. She enjoyed nature and quilting. Mrs. Frazho is survived by her daughter Kim Frazho of Houghton Lake, grandson, George Frazho of Ellsworth and great-grandchildren...

Marlyn Jean Marsh

Marlyn Jean Marsh

Jan 20, 2012

Marlyn Jean Marsh, age 76 of West Branch, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at her daughters home. Marlyn had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She enjoyed bingo, plastic canvas and dancing. Marlyn is survived by her husband, Ernest Marsh of West Branch, her children, Sue (Harry) Williams of West Branch, Ernie (Janet) Marsh Jr. of...

Mildred A. Mason

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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