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

Walter J. Illig

Walter J. Illig

Nov 2, 2010

Illig, Walter Joseph, 84, of West Branch, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 2, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer that couldn’t take away his sense of humor. Walter was born on May 19, 1926 to William and Rosetta (Walter) on the family centennial dairy farm in Edwards Township. He married his...

Robert G. Dobson

Robert G. Dobson

Nov 1, 2010

Robert G. Dobson age 81, of West Branch, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Robert moved to West Branch after retiring in 1985. He worked 30+ years driving truck for Associated Trucking in Port Huron. Robert enjoyed playing cowboys in Dodge City, playing the guitar, playing with his CB radios, riding dune buggies,...

Margarey R. Lauria

Margarey R. Lauria

Oct 30, 2010

Margarey R. "Marjorie" Lauria, age 81, of Rose City passed away Saturday October 30, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Margarey had lived in Ogemaw County since 1955. She enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, and was a bingo player. Margarey is survived by her son, Floyd A. (LeAnn) Lauria of Owosso, MI, daughter, Sally (John) Nichols of Sterling,...

Wilma I. Mclaughlin

Wilma I. Mclaughlin

Oct 24, 2010

Wilma I. McLaughlin, age 93 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. Deacon Barry Brown will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Vivian B. Marshall

Vivian B. Marshall

Oct 21, 2010

Vivian B. “Dolly” Marshall, age 81 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Dolly had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She loved to fish and hunt and she was an outdoor person. Dolly is survived by her sons, Greg (Julie) Tisdale and Jeff (Donna) Marshall both of West...

Elizabeth M. Kuck

Elizabeth M. Kuck

Oct 19, 2010

Elizabeth M. Kuck, age 90 of St. Helen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Mrs. Kuck had lived in St. Helen since 1994. Elizabeth is survived by her son William (Sharon) Kuck of Macomb, granddaughters, Jessica and Katie and a great-granddaughter Alyssa. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin at...

Ronald J. Gambrel

Ronald J. Gambrel

Oct 11, 2010

Ronald J. Gambrel, age 72 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Mr. Gambrel had lived in St. Helen since 1985, formerly of Taylor. He was a member of the Eagles Club of West Branch and the H.O.G. Club of Gaylord. He retired in 1985 from the Wayne County Road...

Roy A. Kenworthy

Roy A. Kenworthy

Oct 11, 2010

Roy A. Kenworthy, age 84 of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 11, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Roy had lived in the West Branch area for most of his retired life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the K of C #8948. He retired from Buick Motors on January 1, 1980 after...

Irving L. Killinger

Irving L. Killinger

Oct 9, 2010

Irving “Kelly” Levi Killinger, 76, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Kelly has been a resident of West Branch his whole life. Kelly was an active member of the community, he had helped many people throughout the years whether it be welding or just lending a hand. He was a contract welder for...

Jerry A. Kruzak

Jerry A. Kruzak

Oct 7, 2010

Jerry Alan Kruzak, 66, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at his home in Rose City, MI. Jerry had lived in Rose City, MI since 1998 previously of Taylor, MI. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and all of his “toys”. Jerry is survived by his wife Jan of Rose City, son Alan Kruzak of Romulus, son Kenneth (Tricia) Kruzak of...

Frederick J. Wiles

Frederick J. Wiles

Oct 7, 2010

Frederick J. Wiles, 68, of West Branch passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 at his home. Fred has been a resident of West Branch since 1993 formerly of Sterling Heights. Fred was an active member of the Masonic Lodge of West Branch and an active member of the fraternal order of the Shriners. He enjoyed boating, fishing, playing music and...

Betty J. Matthews

Betty J. Matthews

Oct 4, 2010

Betty Jean Matthews, 78, of West Branch died Monday, October 4, 2010, at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. She was born January 29, 1932 in Harlem, Montana to Eric Alfred and Maria Mae (Bennett) Engman. She attended the rural Cook School and West Branch High School. After the deaths of both parents, in 1935 she moved to West Branch...

Donna J. Evans

Donna J. Evans

Sep 30, 2010

Donna J. Evans, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Donna had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in both West Branch and Alger and was a past member of the Ladies Auxiliary of St. Joseph. She was a volunteer for...

Timothy F. Smith

Timothy F. Smith

Sep 28, 2010

Timothy Freddie Smith, age 60 of Alger, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Timothy had lived in Alger for all of his life. He was a member of Carpenters Local #116 for 15 years, a Bourret Township official, trustee and supervisor for a total of 18 years, a member of the Wildwood...

Robert B. Hilts

Robert B. Hilts

Sep 27, 2010

Robert B. Hilts age 65 of West Branch, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at his home. Robert had lived in West Branch since 1970, formerly of Hale. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Robert retired in 1999 from UPS after 30 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. Robert is survived by his...

Dorothy J. Shutter

Dorothy J. Shutter

Sep 27, 2010

Dorothy J. (Spencer) Shutter, age 72 of Houghton Lake passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City after an extended illness. Dorothy loved to travel and camp, paint and sew and she enjoyed quilting and downhill skiing. She owned and operated 3 Cheers Ice Cream Store in Roscommon. Dorothy is survived by her husband Richard...

Robert H. Rowe

Robert H. Rowe

Sep 23, 2010

Robert H. Rowe, age 92 of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen. Robert had lived in Gladwin since 1975, formerly of Midland. He retired from the Midland Police Department, and was a World War II veteran. Robert is survived by his wife Marian Rowe of Gladwin, children, Kenneth (Marilyn) Rowe, Rex (Wendy)...

Frank R. Neveau

Frank R. Neveau

Sep 22, 2010

Frank R. Neveau, age 79 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Mr. Neveau had lived in St.Helen since 1979, formerly of Bay City. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the K of C #8390 and the St. Helen Civic Center. He volunteered for the commodities program...

Dennis W. Muck

Dennis W. Muck

Sep 21, 2010

Dennis W. (Bill) Muck passed away September 21, 2010 at home after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born May 9, 1942 in Jackson, MI, the son of Lucien and Marie Muck. He served 8 years in the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam. On August 4th, 1986 he married Jan Hellner and she survives. He was...

Judith "Judy" A. Berry

Judith "Judy" A. Berry

Sep 19, 2010

Judith A. “Judy” Berry, age 67 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Judy had lived in Ogemaw County since 1975 and was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. She enjoyed shopping, traveling and talking on the phone. Her favorite holidays were Christmas and Halloween and her close friends called...

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