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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...

Melvin M. Murphy

Melvin M. Murphy

Sep 18, 2010

Melvin M. Murphy of West Branch and Livonia, age 82, died 9/18/10 after fighting Parkinson’s. Loving husband of 53 years to the late Veronica. Dear Father of Elaine Joyce (Stephen) Bair and Cheryl Lee (Brant) Emard. Beloved Grandfather of Mary Brown, Mark Erwin, Terri Ceislik, Katrina Tucker, April Echoubi, Rebekkah Hoffman, Josh Bivins, Tim Bivins and Pam Bivins. Beloved Great...

Charles "Charlie" A. Ahrent

Charles "Charlie" A. Ahrent

Sep 18, 2010

Charles A. Ahrent “Charlie”, age 67 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Charles had lived in St. Helen since 1973, formerly of Royal Oak. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in West Branch. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, attending Detroit Tiger games and mowing the lawn....

Dr. William E. Wood

Dr. William E. Wood

Sep 17, 2010

Dr. William E. Wood, age 78 of West Branch, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 after an extended illness, in his home, surrounded by his family. William was born on October 13, 1931 in Canton, OH. He married Kaye Mortenson in 1956 in Flint. He had lived in West Branch since 1958. William taught for WB-RC Area Schools, Assistant Principal...

Violet J. Cosand

Violet J. Cosand

Sep 16, 2010

Violet J. Cosand, age 92, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at her home. She had lived in Lupton for most of her life. She was a member of the Lupton Friends Church and she served as the Rose Township treasurer for 20 years. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. Violet is survived by her daughters, Patricia Archer...

Walter Niedowicz

Walter Niedowicz

Sep 13, 2010

Walter Niedowicz, age 87 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, September 13, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Niedowicz had lived in St. Helen since 1969. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and was a member and the First Charter Commander of the VFW Post #5680. He was an all around sportsman,...

Dorothy M. Reetz

Dorothy M. Reetz

Sep 13, 2010

Dorothy M. Reetz, age 92, passed away at Tender Care Nursing Home in Adrian. Mrs. Reetz had lived in Adrian since 1997, formerly of Rose City and Flushing. Dorothy is survived by her sons, Ray (Joyce) Reetz of Sand Creek, Rodney Reetz of Massachusetts and Rick Reetz of Mio, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and her sister, Eileen McCartney of Brighton....

Elmer C. Seltz

Elmer C. Seltz

Sep 11, 2010

Elmer C. Seltz, age 78, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at his home. Elmer had lived in West Branch for 49 years. He enjoyed gardening and farming. Elmer is survived by his children, Vicki (Ken) Seltz-Barnes and Brian Seltz both of West Branch, 2 grandchildren, Blaire Seltz and Bret Bixler. Also surviving are his sisters, Clara Carvey of Rochester...

Dorothy L. Muzik

Dorothy L. Muzik

Sep 10, 2010

Dorothy L. Muzik, age 89, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 at Bortz Health Care of Rose city. Dorothy had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church. Dorothy was a “Rosie the Riveter” during World War II and also a telephone operator. Dorothy loved cooking and baking for...

Shawn J.A. Brindley

Shawn J.A. Brindley

Sep 6, 2010

Shawn J.A. Brindley, age 18 of Alger, passed away suddenly on September 6 , 2010. Shawn had lived in Alger since 2007, formerly of Belleville. He attended Standish-Sterling High School. He enjoyed fishing, basketball, football and playing the guitar. Shawn is survived by his parents, Robert and Michelle Brindley, his sister, Maggie and brother Andrew all of Alger, grandparents; Christine...

Shirley A. Frahm

Shirley A. Frahm

Sep 6, 2010

Shirley Ann Frahm, age 83 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, September 6, 2010 at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon. Shirley had lived in St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Hubbard Lake and Detroit. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and she enjoyed gardening, cooking and her family, especially her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her husband, George...

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