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

Lorna Norine Bunting

Lorna Norine Bunting

May 16, 2010

L. Norine Bunting age 93 of West Branch passed away Sunday May 16, 2010 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos. She was born February 21, 1917 in Grand River Iowa to Axel and Ellnora (Carrel) Hanson. She married Nile Bunting February 2, 1941 in Osceola, Iowa three weeks after their first date. The marriage lasted 55 years...

Jean Szucs Pernaitis

Jean Szucs Pernaitis

May 15, 2010

Jean Szucs Pernaitis age 87, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Jean was born April 15, 1923 in Ecorse, Michigan to William and Alma Gove. Jean had lived in West Branch for over 60 years. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and New Beginnings Lutheran Church. Jean loved to walk, read,...

Robert L. Obey Sr.

Robert L. Obey Sr.

May 15, 2010

Robert L. Obey Sr. age 80, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at home. Robert had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Hazel Park, MI. He enjoyed riding his dune buggy, woodworking, and taking care and spending time with his family. Robert is survived by son, Robert Jr. (Sue) Obey of St. Clair Shores, son, Michael (Anna Jackson)...

Sharon L. Karnafel

Sharon L. Karnafel

May 8, 2010

Sharon Lee Karnafel passed away Friday, May 8, 2010 at her home in West Branch, Michigan. Sharon was born January 21, 1945 in Ortonville, Mi to Arthur and Ferne Baker. Sharon has lived in West Branch since 1983 previously of Ortonville, MI. Sharon worked a K-Mart in West Branch for over 15 years and at the Wal-Mart over 5 years....

Delton E. Jones

Delton E. Jones

May 7, 2010

Delton E. Jones passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 in Grayling, MI he was 72 years old. Delton had lived in Luzerne for 25 years previously of Marlette. He was a member of the SAL in Luzerne and the Moose Lodge in Mio. Delton enjoyed trips to the casino, bowling, playing horseshoes, playing cards, shooting pool, being outdoors and hunting....

Gladys I. Schuhmacher

Gladys I. Schuhmacher

May 6, 2010

Gladys I. Schuhmacher passed away Thursday May 6, 2010 in Bay City, Michigan she was 81 years old. Gladys has been a resident of Houghton Lake Heights since 1996 previously of West Branch. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked as an accountant/bookkeeper, and a real estate agent. She loved...

Beatrice M. Coleman

Beatrice M. Coleman

May 6, 2010

Beatrice M. Coleman, age 94 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday May 6, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Beatrice had lived in St. Helen since 1965, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Branch and she enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and being with her family. Beatrice is survived by her children,...

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...

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