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

Ronny Gene Griffus

Ronny Gene Griffus

May 6, 2010

Ronny G. Griffus, age 46 of Alger, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at his father’s home. Ronny had lived in Alger since 1999, formerly of Flint. He enjoyed canoeing, wood cutting and campfires. Ronny is survived by his father, Dale Griffus of West Branch, his mother, Evelyn Suff of Flint, siblings; Dale Crossley of Prescott, Terry Griffus and Tammy...

Donald W. Holston

Donald W. Holston

May 3, 2010

Donald W. Holston, age 83 of Prescott passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at his home. He had lived in Prescott since 1997, formerly of Howell and Detroit. Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie of Prescott, children; Terry (Karen) Holston and Dawn Wilson both of Prescott, Doug (Kris) Holston of Wyandotte, Tommy (Debbie) Holston of Lake...

Charles M. Butler

Charles M. Butler

May 2, 2010

Charles M. Butler passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Charles was born February 2, 1917 in West Branch the son of Margaret (Sullivan) and William Butler. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1934. Charles served in the U.S. Army during WW II as a Staff Sergeant with Company G, 7th...

Roger D. Burke

Roger D. Burke

May 2, 2010

Roger D. Burke, age 57 of Rose City, passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Roger had lived in Rose City since 2007, formerly of Apopka, FL. He enjoyed U of M football and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. Roger is survived by his children Courtney (Blueberry) Burke and Aaron Burke both of Apopka, FL,...

Lloyd Oyster

Lloyd Oyster

Apr 24, 2010

Lloyd “Red” B. Oyster, 88, of Lupton passed away Saturday April 24, 2010 at home peacefully, surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born Jan. 19, 1922 in Lupton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with family and friends. Lloyd served in the army during World War II as a Machine gunner. He also was a jack of all trades; a...

Delores Isedorey (Spohn) Good

Delores Isedorey (Spohn) Good

Apr 23, 2010

Delores Isedorey (Spohn) Good, age 88, went to meet her Lord on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, Michigan due to complications from the massive stroke she had on September 24, 2009. Delores was born on May 1, 1921 in Flint, Michigan to Albert James Spohn and Marie R. (LaChance) Spohn Allen. She continued to...

Charlotte L. Gertcher

Charlotte L. Gertcher

Apr 20, 2010

Charlotte L. Gertcher, age 98, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2010 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Charlotte had lived in St. Helen since 2007 previously of Lapeer and Columbiaville, MI. She attended Lake St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen; she enjoyed playing BINGO, Bowling, and the lottery. Charlotte is survived by her 3 sons Sam (Barbara) Gertcher of...

Frances A. Holbrook

Frances A. Holbrook

Apr 18, 2010

Frances A. Holbrook, age 68 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her daughter’s home. Frances had lived in West Branch since 1979, formerly of Taylor. She enjoyed garage sales, her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frances is survived by her children, Bobby (Angel) Holbrook, Victoria (Mark) Noffsinger and Tammy (Todd) Almy all of West Branch, grandchildren; Sara,...

Elizabeth B. Thomas

Elizabeth B. Thomas

Apr 15, 2010

Elizabeth B. Thomas, age 70 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her home. Elizabeth had lived in the West Branch area since 1990. She was a kitchen aid at Bortz Health Care in West Branch for 13 years. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Carol Snider of West Branch, Kenneth Snider of Hopkinsville, KY, James Paul...

Paul R. Coulter

Paul R. Coulter

Apr 13, 2010

Paul R. Coulter, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2010 at his home. Paul had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Pontiac. Paul is survived by his brothers, Carl (Barbara) Coulter of Clarkston and Jack Coulter of Waterford and his sister, Shirley Brown of Clarkston. Services have been held.

Henry "Hank" Barton

Henry "Hank" Barton

Apr 12, 2010

Henry F. “Hank” Barton, age 70 of St. Helen went to be with the Lord Monday, April 12, 2010, surrounded by loved ones, after an extended illness. Hank had lived in the St. Helen area for most of his life. He was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church in West Branch and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. He...

Julia "Doreen" Polakowski

Julia "Doreen" Polakowski

Apr 11, 2010

Polakowski, Julia (Doreen) Age 96. Of St. Helen. Loving wife of Eugene. Beloved mother of the late Larry. Survived by sisters Jean Ciez and Virginia Dewa. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at St. Helen Catholic Church, St. Helen, Michigan, on Thursday, April 15 at 1pm followed by funeral mass at 2pm. Arrangements by Steuernol &...

Adelbert Vaughan

Adelbert Vaughan

Apr 11, 2010

Adelbert “Dell” Vaughan, age 72 passed away at his home April 11, 2010. He was born June 24, 1937 in Flint. Mr. Vaughan had lived in the Rose City-Lupton area since 1973, formerly of Clio. He was a member of the Eagles Club of West Branch and the American Legion. Dell was the creator, host and producer of the “Michigan...

Tanya Lynn Reilly

Tanya Lynn Reilly

Apr 10, 2010

SERVICE LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO OGEMAW HILLS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Tanya Lynn Reilly, age 16, of Rose City passed away, in a tragic car accident, April 10, 2010. Tanya had lived in Rose City for all of her life. She was a sophomore at Ogemaw Heights High School, involved in volleyball, basketball and softball, her motto was "NEVER GIVE...

Adam E. Kempisty

Adam E. Kempisty

Apr 6, 2010

Adam E. Kempisty, age 84 of West Branch passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Adam had lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly of Clawson. Adam is survived by his friend and care giver Fern Rembowski, his nurse Angie, the Leelin staff--Linda, Lucinda and Marcie, his friends at the Corner Café and Sandy’s Restaurant,...

Gary L. Dudock

Gary L. Dudock

Apr 4, 2010

Gary L. Dudock age 66, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He lived in Prescott since 1989, formerly of Flint. Gary married Crystal S. Robbins on June 29, 1979 in Flint. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, singing, and riding motorcycles. Gary was also a pilot and race car driver. Gary is survived by wife, Crystal...

Thelma H. Dent

Thelma H. Dent

Apr 4, 2010

Thelma Helena Offill Dent left her family on Easter Sunday, April 4th, 2010. Thelma was blessed with a wonderfully long life, living to the grand age of 96 and enjoying her favorite activites up until just the last few days of her life. Thelma was born in 1913 in Paulding, Ohio. When she was three years old, her family moved...

Hugh "Buster" Rau Jr.

Hugh "Buster" Rau Jr.

Apr 3, 2010

Hugh “Buster” Rau Jr., age 85 left this earth peacefully on Saturday April 3, 2010 at his home. Now he is able to attend his son’s birthday party in heaven. Buster lived in West Branch most of his life. He married Alice M. Yantz on January 15, 1946 in West Branch. Buster owned and operated Rau’s Tavern from 1965 to...

David D. Vanwormer

David D. Vanwormer

Apr 3, 2010

David D. VanWormer age 61, of Prescott passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 at his home. David lived in the Prescott area for 35 years, formerly of West Branch. He graduated from West Branch High School in 1966. He married Sandra K. Wisebaker on September 21, 1969 in West Branch. David owned and operated Advantage Upholstery for many years. He...

Rayne K. Hadley

Rayne K. Hadley

Apr 3, 2010

Rayne K. Hadley, age 4 months, passed away suddenly at her home Saturday April 3, 2010. Rayne is survived by her parents, Eric and Diana Hadley and her brother Deric all of West Branch, grandparents, Fay Ann Crawford of Wisconsin and Larry C. Martin of Gaylord and Soni and Randy Vyner of Prescott, her great-grandparents, Stephanie and Dale Schlichter of...

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