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

Charles F. Rank

Charles F. Rank

Nov 26, 2009

Charles F. Rank, 85, resident of Rose City for the past 25 years, formerly of Pleasant Ridge, passed, on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Chuck was born in Detroit in 1924. He was a successful Commercial Photographer who later retired to the home he built in Rose City. Chuck was a decorated WWII Army Airforce veteran of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and...

Richard J. Mckenna

Richard J. Mckenna

Nov 23, 2009

Richard J. McKenna, age 74, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Richard had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the American Legion, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and retired from the City of West Branch after 35 years of service. Richard enjoyed reading...

Patricia M. Ignat

Patricia M. Ignat

Nov 23, 2009

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon, Monday, Nov. 30, for Patricia Mae Ignat, 84, Prudenville at St. James Catholic Church on Houghton Lake’s North Shore. Fr. Bernard Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Markey Township. Mrs. Ignat had been a resident of King Nursing Centre for several weeks before her death Nov. 23,...

David M. Beals

David M. Beals

Nov 18, 2009

David M. Beals, age 22 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. David is survived by his parents, Richard and Kathy Beals of St. Helen and his brothers Andrew, Jonathan and Philip. Visitation at the Assembly of God Church in Rochester will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 until...

Marjorie F. Bryan

Marjorie F. Bryan

Nov 18, 2009

Marjorie F. Bryan, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Marjorie had been a resident of West Branch since 1970, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she enjoyed helping children learn to read. Marjorie is survived by her children, William (Rita) Bryan...

Ronald W. Miniard

Ronald W. Miniard

Nov 17, 2009

Ronald W. Miniard, age 76 of Alger, formerly of Warren passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Ronald was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and he enjoyed working around the house and taking care of his cars and lawn. Ronald is survived by his wife, Peggy, children, Alan (Yvonne) Miniard, Audrey Thomas, Nancy (John) Phlypo and Donna (Tim) Mackey, 6...

Benjamin C. Lowery

Benjamin C. Lowery

Nov 17, 2009

Benjamin Lowery, age 69 of West Branch, passed away November 17, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Ben was born to Benjamin and Anna Lowery in Flint on January 14, 1940. He graduated from Beecher High School in 1958. He married the former Mary Jacobi on May 13, 1961 in Flint. Ben loved fishing, boating, hunting and working outside....

Elizabeth (Betty) Saleske

Elizabeth (Betty) Saleske

Nov 17, 2009

Elizabeth (Betty) Saleske, age 98 of West Branch, passed away November 17, 2009. Betty had lived in West Branch since 1974, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Rebekah's both of West Branch, a member of First United Methodist Church and the Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered for Hospice of Helping Hands...

Harvey G. Doran Jr.

Harvey G. Doran Jr.

Nov 13, 2009

Harvey G. Doran Jr., age 65 passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his home. Harvey had lived in West Branch since 1997, formerly of Merrill. He was a member of the H.O.G. Chapter in West Branch. Survivors include his wife Janet Doran of West Branch, children, Daniel (Jennifer) Doran of Auburn and Pamela Doran of Merrill, grandchildren, Todd, Melissa,...

Angelo Spina

Angelo Spina

Nov 11, 2009

ANGELO SPINA AGE 96 After a long and fulfilling life, Angelo Spina went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2009. A 31 year resident of Sugar Springs in Gladwin, Angelo was born in Borgetto, Sicily on May 16, 1913. He came to America at age 8 and lived in the Detroit area until 1978. After retiring from...

Marilyn J. Harrington

Marilyn J. Harrington

Nov 5, 2009

Marilyn J. Harrington, age 62 of St. Helen passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1987, formerly of Rose City. She enjoyed pogo, crossword puzzles and reading. Marilyn is survived by her children, Theresa Powell, David Harrington and Jason (Shannon) Harrington all of St. Helen, grandchildren, Steven, James, Nichole, Hayle, Damon...

Carl M. Elliott

Carl M. Elliott

Nov 3, 2009

Carl M. Elliott, age 82 of West Branch, passed away November 3, 2009 at his home. Mr. Elliott had lived in West Branch since 1979, formerly of Bay City. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in West Branch. Carl enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing and bowling. He was inducted into the Ogemaw County bowling hall of fame in...

James D. Brewer

James D. Brewer

Nov 3, 2009

James D. Brewer, age 53 of St. Helen, passed away November 3, 2009. Jim had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan. He was a past member of the SAL in St. Helen. He enjoyed kayaking, fishing and golfing. Jim is survived by his sisters, Brenda (John) McCasey of Florida and Mary (Harold) Wisniewski of St. Helen,...

Joel J. Fachting

Joel J. Fachting

Nov 1, 2009

Joel J. Fachting passed away suddenly Sunday November 1, 2009 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw. He was 44 years old. Joel had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1984 and went on to receive his associate’s degree from Michigan State University. Joel was a past member of...

Dorothy Jean Leach

Dorothy Jean Leach

Nov 1, 2009

Dorothy J. Leach, age 76 of Prescott, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Dorothy had lived in Prescott for the past two years, formerly of Auburn Hills. She was employed at Merrill Lynch for 15 years as a wire operator. Dorothy is survived by her children, Kala (Pete) Daugherty of Lake Orion, Sharon Spitsen...

Daniel L. Lambert

Daniel L. Lambert

Oct 29, 2009

Daniel L. Lambert, age 50 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 at his home. Mr. Lambert had lived in West Branch since 1970, formerly of Gladwin. He enjoyed sports and loved spending time with his children. Daniel is survived by his wife, Vicki of West Branch, sons, Chris (Katie) Lambert of West Branch, Troy Lambert of West...

Robert L. Lee

Robert L. Lee

Oct 28, 2009

Robert L. Lee, age 79 of West Branch, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Lee had lived in the West Branch/Clear Lake area since 1967, formerly of Saginaw. He was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club and the Clear Lake Fire Department, a life member of the American Legion and served 25 years as...

Ruby C. Ludwig

Ruby C. Ludwig

Oct 23, 2009

Ruby C. Ludwig, went to be with the Lord and Savior Friday, October 23, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch, she was 92 years old, born September 24, 1917 in Harwood, Missouri. Ruby has lived in West Branch for 17 years, previously of Rochester, Michigan. Ray and Ruby were former owners of Hill Top Bowling Alley...

Barbara K. Feighner

Barbara K. Feighner

Oct 22, 2009

Barbara K. Feighner, age 64 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a long courageous battle with cancer. Barbara had lived in St. Helen for the past 5 years, formerly of Charlotte. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Eagles both of Houghton Lake and she enjoyed traveling,...

Henry F. Stefanski Sr.

Henry F. Stefanski Sr.

Oct 20, 2009

Henry F. Stefanski Sr, age 92 of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home. Mr. Stefanski had lived in Gladwin for the past 7 years, formerly of Clinton Township. He was a member of the Polish Century Club and he retired from J & L Steel Company in Detroit. Henry is survived by his children, Henry Stefanski...

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