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

Hubert Esty "Kip" Curtis

Hubert Esty "Kip" Curtis

Jun 29, 2010

Lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 while embraced by his loving family and friends. He was born May 4, 1947, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, the son of Rev. Leo R. and Violet Lorane (Ellis) Curtis. On December 6, 1969, he married Judy Carrol Baker in Ypsilanti and she survives. Kip was the Proud Owner of Kip...

Nelson F. Feirer

Nelson F. Feirer

Jun 28, 2010

Nelson “Jim” Feirer, age 83 of West Branch, passed away Monday June 28, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Jim had lived in the West Branch area since 1960. Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the end of WW II and the Korean War. He was a past member of the Eagles of West Branch, past president local...

Matthew L. Dematio

Matthew L. Dematio

Jun 27, 2010

Matthew L. DeMatio, age 20 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010. He lived in West Branch for all of his life. Matt enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing guitar, mudding, Harleys, snowboards, acting and detailing cars. Matt is survived by his father, Mike DeMatio of West Branch, his mother, Tonia DeMatio (Daniel Slater) of...

Ralph A. Radenbaugh

Ralph A. Radenbaugh

Jun 24, 2010

Ralph A. Radenbaugh 70. St. Helen, Mi died June 24, 2010. At his home. A service was held June 26, 2010 at the Riveria Resort. Houghton Lake at 2 pm. officiated by Pastor Brian Thompson. Ralph is survived by his wife of 50 years. Nila V. Radenbaugh, St. Helen, MI. and his three daughters, and son in laws and grandchildren.Victoria...

Karen L. Hurney

Karen L. Hurney

Jun 13, 2010

Karen L. Hurney, age 69 passed away Sunday June 13, 2010 at Munson Health Care in Traverse City. Karen had lived in St. Helen since 1987. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #416 of St. Helen and the Eagles of West Branch. She was an avid reader and her family and girl friends were very important...

Margaret G. Puttcomer

Margaret G. Puttcomer

Jun 11, 2010

Margaret G. Puttcomer, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away Friday, June 11, 2010 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1972, formerly of Allen Park. Margaret was a very active member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen and was past president of the ladies guild. Margaret is survived by daughter, Judy McClure of St. Helen,...

Laura E. Blumenthal

Laura E. Blumenthal

Jun 10, 2010

Laura E. Blumenthal, age 96, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 in Alpena. Laura was born June 15, 1913 in Clio to the late Charles and Ethel (Boulton) Scutts. Laura moved to West Branch in 1932 and was employed as a stenographer for many years. She married Ivan Blumenthal on March 31, 1943 and lived in West Branch until December...

David L. Larner

David L. Larner

Jun 8, 2010

David L. Larner, age 64, passed away suddenly at his AuSable Lake home Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Dave was born in Flint on March 29, 1946 to David and Marion (Turnbull) Larner. David was a dedicated employee of Northwest Airlines in Lansing for 38 years. He retired in 2007 and moved from DeWitt to his beautiful AuSable Lake home where...

John J. Schlagel

John J. Schlagel

Jun 7, 2010

John J. Schlagel, age 72 of West Branch, passed away Monday June 7, 2010 at his home. John had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Sterling Heights. He retired from G.M. after 36 years. John was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a member of Motor State Street Rods, the Oscoda County Cruisers, Rods and Relics...

Estelle Kuczenski

Estelle Kuczenski

Jun 4, 2010

Estelle Kuczenski, age 98 passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. Estelle is survived by her children, Virginia (Robert) Diamanti and Ronald Kuczenski, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John S. Kuczenski. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Fr....

Richard J. Pennell

Richard J. Pennell

Jun 2, 2010

Richard J. Pennell age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home. Richard had lived in Alger since 1992, formerly of Harrison Township, MI. He enjoyed playing cards, tinkering in the garage, cutting wood, and anything to do with mechanics. Richard is survived by son, Jeff (Shelley) Pennell of Sterling, son Greg (Dawn) Pennell of East China, daughter,...

Dolores D. Branch

Dolores D. Branch

Jun 2, 2010

Dolores D. Branch age 81, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Dolores had lived in Lupton since 1992, formerly of Arkansas and Farmington Hills. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the CCW. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society and she enjoyed toll painting, gardening, knitting and she collected depression...

Dennis E. Orr

Dennis E. Orr

May 29, 2010

Dennis E. Orr, age 72 of Gladstone, passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2010 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. He was born on February 19, 1938 in West Branch, the son of Melvin and Joan (Tolfree) Orr. Dennis was a graduate of West Branch High School. He continued his education at West Virginia Wesleyan and Alma...

Julie Ann Demerest-Kimball

Julie Ann Demerest-Kimball

May 28, 2010

Julie Ann Demerest-Kimball age 63 of West Branch, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Julie had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She graduated from West Branch High School in 1965. She loved being with her grandkids, playing with her pets and enjoyed interior decorating as a hobby. Julie is survived...

M. Rosemary Gustafson

M. Rosemary Gustafson

May 28, 2010

Margaret Rosemary Gustafson nee Brink, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2010, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Grand Rapids on September 1, 1927, she graduated from Moody Bible Institute and served as a missionary to Ghana for 16 years. She was also a pastor's wife for 18 years and a member of...

Kathrine V. Coomer

Kathrine V. Coomer

May 28, 2010

Kathrine V. Coomer, age 69 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2010. Kathrine had lived in the West Branch area since 1974. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in the primary organization, and was a Master Gardener. Kathrine is survived by her children,...

William L. Zang

William L. Zang

May 26, 2010

William L. Zang, age 88 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his home. Bill had lived in West Branch since 1976, formerly of Detroit. Bill was a decorated WWII combat veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of the VFW and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodcarving and wildlife. He retired from the...

Thomas K. Bryce

Thomas K. Bryce

May 24, 2010

Thomas K. Bryce, age 63 of Alger, passed away Monday May 24, 2010 at his home. Tom was born in Bridgeport on July 17, 1946. He was raised by his great-aunt Annie whom he greatly admired. Tom was one of 14 children, 3 of which are deceased. He attended Bridgeport High School and was among the first graduating class of...

Keith C. Miller

Keith C. Miller

May 23, 2010

Keith C. Miller, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Harlin Assisted Living. Keith had lived in West Branch for the past 5 years, formerly of Canadian Lakes and Taylor, MI. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he loved singing in the choir. He also enjoyed genealogy and helping his...

Arlene L. Hunter

Arlene L. Hunter

May 20, 2010

Arlene L. Hunter, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Lansing. Arlene always enjoyed baking delicious chocolate chip cookies and a highlight of her life was making a trip to Denmark to search her ancestry. She loved her family and...

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