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

Irene C. Schmidt

Irene C. Schmidt

May 9, 2011

Irene C. Schmidt, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at Horizon Senior Center in St. Helen. Irene had been a resident of West Branch for all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch and she worked at Taylor Door for many years. She loved to dance and...

Sgt. Norman "Jr" Schmidt

Sgt. Norman "Jr" Schmidt

May 9, 2011

SGT Norman “JR” E. Schmidt, Jr. age 33 passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 in Watertown, New York. JR was born in West Branch January 6, 1978 and spent his childhood in Rose City. He joined the U.S. Army in September of 2005 and did his basic training in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Afterward, he was stationed in Kaiserslaughtern, Germany...

Darrell C. Miller

Darrell C. Miller

May 8, 2011

Darrell C. Miller, age 79 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw. Mr. Miller had lived in St. Helen since 1986, formerly of Flint. He retired from G.M. in 1986 and he enjoyed golfing and was an avid sportsman. Darrell is survived by his daughters, Valerie Alexander and Rhonda Clark both...

John N. Burgess

John N. Burgess

May 3, 2011

John Neil Burgess, age 78 of West Branch, passed away at Bay Regional Medical Center in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 3, 2011. John was born October 3, 1932 to John Lovell (Potty) and Alice (Itchue) Burgess of West Branch. John began his career serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return,...

Ben J. Marquardt

Ben J. Marquardt

May 2, 2011

Ben J. Marquardt, age 81 of St. Helen, Michigan passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen. Ben was born on June 24, 1929 in Starke County, North Judson, IN. to Benjamin and Eva (Smith) Marquardt, both of whom preceded him in death, along with two sisters and two brothers-in-law Norma (Tom) Buckley and Mona...

Edward Swiatowy

Edward Swiatowy

May 2, 2011

Edward Swiatowy, age 99 of West Branch, passed away Monday May 2, 2011 at his home. Edward had lived in West Branch for the past 37 years, formerly of Caro and Berkley. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in West Branch and Our Lady of LaSallett Church in Berkley. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially fly fishing....

Pamela A. Hartwick

Pamela A. Hartwick

May 1, 2011

Pamela Ann Hartwick (McCollum Nicholson), age 62 of St. Helen, formerly of Auburn Hills, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 surrounded by her family. Loving wife of Richard Hartwick, beloved mother of Kimberly (Shawn) Densmore, Amy (Randy) Deer and Wendy Hartwick; doting grandmother to Christopher Sumner, Kenneth Sumner, Sara Densmore, Shelby Sumner, Troy Densmore, Jacquelynn Deer and Ashley Deer. Sister...

Dorlene L. Lavack

Dorlene L. Lavack

Apr 29, 2011

Dorlene L. LaVack, age 53 of Rose City, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011 at her home. She had lived in Rose City since 2009, formerly of Georgia. Dorlene is survived by her children, Richard (Amy) Sidam of Hale and Gina (Scott) Phelps of Flint, grandchildren, Autumn, Dayton, Hunter, Scotty and Samantha. Also surviving is her mother, Barbara Woodcock of...

Donald D. Troyer

Donald D. Troyer

Apr 24, 2011

Donald Duwayne Troyer, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, Michigan. Donald had lived in St. Helen for the past 15 years previously of Genesee County. Donald was a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, and going to the casino. Donald...

Patricia H. Buck

Patricia H. Buck

Apr 22, 2011

Patricia H. Buck, age 70 of St. Helen, passed away Friday, April 22, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Patricia had lived in the St. Helen-Roscommon County area since 1976, formerly of Flint. She was a member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Houghton Lake Shrine #61 and the Eastern Stars-W.P.H.P.-Tawas Chapter. Patricia enjoyed spending time...

Mary J. Miles

Mary J. Miles

Apr 20, 2011

Mary J. Miles, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mary moved back to West Branch in 1995, formerly of Oxford. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the CCW, St. Ann’s Guild. She retired from General Motors in 1997 after 19 years of...

Larry J.R. Newman

Larry J.R. Newman

Apr 18, 2011

Larry J.R. Newman was born on April 30, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan. He graduated from Whittemore-Prescott High School in 1988, having had a very impressive high school track and cross country career. He still holds two records to this day. In 1990, Larry met his future wife, Melanie Durfee, and they wed in July 1995. Larry was an intelligent, hard-working,...

Estella G. Buckel

Estella G. Buckel

Apr 18, 2011

Estella G. Buckel, age 73 of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw. Estella had lived 30 plus years in Burton then made her retirement home in West Branch where she was born and raised. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ladies Aid. She retired from General...

Rosalyn E. "Rosie" Shaltz

Rosalyn E. "Rosie" Shaltz

Apr 17, 2011

Rosalyn E. “Rosie” Shaltz age 84 of West Branch went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday April 17, 2011 at her home. Rosie moved to West Branch in 2003 and was the first official resident of the Brook. She was formerly of Gaylord and the Troy-Rochester area. She enjoyed reading, softball, golfing, bowling, dancing and whistling. Rosie...

Shirley J. Heintzelman

Shirley J. Heintzelman

Apr 17, 2011

Shirley J. Heintzelman age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday April 17, 2011 at her home. Shirley had lived in St. Helen since 1997, formerly of Southgate and Allentown, PA. She was the secretary and committee chairman for the Cub Scouts in St. Helen. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. Shirley is survived by her husband Thurman of...

Frank F. Gentz Jr.

Frank F. Gentz Jr.

Apr 13, 2011

Frank F. Gentz Jr., age 70 of St. Helen passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gentz was born and raised in Trenton, MI and had lived in St. Helen since 1974, formerly from the Down River area. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief on a bomber...

Josie L. Zahm

Josie L. Zahm

Apr 12, 2011

Josie L. Zahm, age 86 of Dade City, Florida passed away Tuesday April 12, 2011 at Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Josie had lived in Florida for the past few years, formerly of Gladwin and Oklahoma. She served as past matron for the Eastern Stars #301 in Commerce, MI. Josie is survived by her sons Thomas Zahm of Prudenville and Michael Zahm of...

John C. White

John C. White

Apr 9, 2011

John C. White, age 64 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. John had lived in St. Helen for over 30 years, formerly of West Branch. He was an honorably discharged Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, rocks, pets, gardening and being outdoors. John is survived by...

Shirley Kay Melroy

Shirley Kay Melroy

Apr 6, 2011

Shirley Kay Melroy, age 70, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Shirley was born March 12, 1941 to Charles and Margaret Tinker in Grayling, Michigan. Shirley had lived in the West Branch area since 1979. She retired from Mich Con in 1999 after 27 ½ years of service. She enjoyed going to...

James O. Lemon

James O. Lemon

Apr 4, 2011

James O. Lemon, age 94 of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1996, formerly of Mio. James married Betty Mae Hammond on May 24, 1946 in Hale. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, K of C, and Civilian Conservation Corp. He enjoyed bowling, baseball, golfing,...

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