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

Larry J.R. Newman

Larry J.R. Newman

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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.

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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,...

Filbert Tissue Jr.

Filbert Tissue Jr.

April 4, 2011

Filbert Tissue Jr., age 82, passed away at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, Michigan. Filbert has lived in West Branch since 1985 previously of Warren, MI and South Connellsville, PA. Filbert was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and Moose Lodge both of West Branch, and he also belonged to the American Legion...

Terry Mclean

Terry Mclean

March 29, 2011

Terry McLean age 69 of Rose City, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1994, formerly of Burton. Terry retired from General Motors in 1994 and owned and operated Hillcrest Lounge in Rose City from 1985 to 2008. Terry is survived by wife, Diane L. of Rose City, children, Michael, Julie,...

Robin Lynn Gerth

Robin Lynn Gerth

March 29, 2011

Robin Lynn Gerth, age 31 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Bay Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch most of her life, graduating from Ogemaw Heights in 1997. Robin enjoyed bowling, darts, swimming, reading, texting, hiking and spending time with all of her kids. Robin is survived by son, Bryan Eimers of West...

Kathleen H. Pedroza

Kathleen H. Pedroza

March 28, 2011

Kathleen H. Pedroza, age 101 of West Branch, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Kathleen was born June 30, 1909, and was looking forward to turning 102. She lived most of her life in California, returning to Michigan about 35 years ago and to West Branch about 30 years ago. Kathleen was a...

Jelima Marie Gustafson

Jelima Marie Gustafson

March 28, 2011

Jelima M. Gustafson age 99 of West Branch, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch area since 1943. Jelima was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Ladies Aid, and the Clement Fire Department. She owned and operated the Toutant General Store from 1943 to 1974 in...

Edith I. Menominee

Edith I. Menominee

March 27, 2011

Edith I. Menominee age 72 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Edith had lived in West Branch since 2003, formerly of Newberry, MI. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Edith is survived by daughter, Tammy (Brian) Crawford of West Branch, grandchildren, Brian A., Steven A., Justin Michael,...

Anita Mae King

Anita Mae King

March 25, 2011

Anita Mae King 68 of Rose City passed away March 25, 2011 at home peacefully with family at her side. Anita was born in Notomine, West Virginia on the 6th of July 1942 to James and Lillian Hodge. She Is survived by her husband of 32 years Raymond King, 6 Children and 2 Step Children, James Schullar, Jerry Schullar &...

Helen E. Beaufait

Helen E. Beaufait

March 22, 2011

Helen E. Beaufait, age 92 of Alger, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in Alger since 1975, formerly of Farmington Hills. Helen is survived by her children, Sharon Ashley of Sterling Heights and Michael Beaufait of Alger, 2 grandsons, 1 great-grandson , 1 great-granddaughter and her sister Julia Grant of...

Dolores A. Bragg

Dolores A. Bragg

March 21, 2011

Dolores A. Bragg, age 82 of West Branch passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Dolores had lived in West Branch since 2007, formerly of Flushing. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Dolores is survived by her brother, Thomas (Julie) Felstead of West Branch and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Bryan S. Mcclure

Bryan S. Mcclure

March 18, 2011

Bryan Scott McClure age 23 passed away suddenly Friday, March 18, 2011 in Brighton, Michigan. Bryan had lived in Brighton for the past few years previously of St. Helen, Michigan. He enjoyed basketball, football and was a great wrestler. Bryan was the life of the party, he was funny, outgoing, and was fun to hang out with. He loved to...

Donald A. Blanchard

Donald A. Blanchard

March 18, 2011

Donald Alan Blanchard May 30, 1960 ~ March 18, 2011 Donald Alan Blanchard age 50, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Don was a lifelong resident of West Branch, Michigan. He was a 1978 graduate of the Ogemaw Heights High school. Don enjoyed target shooting, fishing, golfing, throwing darts and listening to music....