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

Clyde R Fahringer Jr.

Clyde R Fahringer Jr.

Oct 16, 2009

Clyde R Fahringer Jr. passed away October 16, 2009 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center, he was 77 years old. Clyde was born June 21, 1932 in East Detroit, Michigan. He lived in West Branch for 11 years and was previously from East Detroit. Clyde enjoyed campfires and grilling. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict...

Laura Reetz Walter

Laura Reetz Walter

Oct 15, 2009

Laura Reetz Walter of West Branch passed away Thursday October 15, 2009 at Harlin Assisted Living in West Branch. Laura was born on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1917 in Klacking Creek, Michigan to Edward Reetz and Josephine (Wangler) Reetz. She graduated from St. Joseph High School in West Branch, Michigan with honors and attended business school in Grand Rapids, Michigan....

Doris M. Auer

Doris M. Auer

Oct 14, 2009

Doris M. Auer, age 81 of West Branch, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Doris had lived in the West Branch-Rose City area since 1962, formerly of Saginaw. She loved her kids and grandchildren, cooking, camping and visiting her son and his family in Montana. Doris is survived by her children, Tim (Janie) Auer of...

Raymond L. Wiebusch

Raymond L. Wiebusch

Oct 13, 2009

Raymond Lewis Wiebusch, born April 3, 1947 in Detroit, MI died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at home. Eldest son of Roy and Marion (Vandecar) Wiebusch. He leaves behind his loving wife Shirley, whom he married August 1, 2009 in Saginaw, children Amy Wiebusch, Ramona (Ron) Waldorf, Faith Neubauer, Sue Wiebusch, stepchildren, Jeannette Nichols, Sandra (Kirk) Frey, Linda Judkins. Also surviving...

Russell E. Withun

Russell E. Withun

Oct 11, 2009

Russell Edward Withun, age 85 of St. Helen passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon. He was born July 28, 1924 in Capac to the late Edward and Myrtle Withum. He married Eileen Meyers in 1946. Mr. Withun worked in supervision at GMC Truck and Coach for 37 years. He served in World...

Merald C. Hopkins

Merald C. Hopkins

Oct 10, 2009

Merald C. Hopkins, age 88 of Prescott passed away at his home Saturday, October 10, 2009. He had lived in Logan Township since 1949 and served in the Marine Corp during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post #0422 of Hale and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Merald is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Robertson of...

Rita Felker

Rita Felker

Oct 8, 2009

Rita Felker, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Rita had lived in West Branch since 1981, formerly of Utica. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she enjoyed bowling. Rita is survived by her children, Sandy (Ron) Broman of Apache Junction, AZ, Butch (Diane) Felker of...

Myrtle Joyce Kern

Myrtle Joyce Kern

Oct 7, 2009

Myrtle “Joyce” Kern, age 87 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at her home. Joyce was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. She loved her children and her church. Survivors include her stepchildren, Norma Goia of Rochester Hills, Charlotte (Joseph) Ollie of Clarkston and Dale (Suzanne) Kern of Oklahoma, grandchildren, Vicki, Amanda, David, Anne, Scott and Sarah...

John W. Hurley Jr.

John W. Hurley Jr.

Oct 4, 2009

John W. Hurley Jr., age 87 of West Branch passed away at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2009. John had lived in West Branch since June of 2008, formerly of Farmington Hills. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #3 of Detroit and the First Presbyterian Church in Farmington Hills. John is survived by his wife Betty of...

Linley "Butch" J. Dodd

Linley "Butch" J. Dodd

Sep 29, 2009

Linley J. “Butch” Dodd, age 62 of St. Helen passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Prescott. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Eagles Club of West Branch and the Legion Riders. He was also the past chaplain and chief commander of...

Arvetice "Louie" Awrey

Arvetice "Louie" Awrey

Sep 24, 2009

Arvetice “Louie” Awrey passed away Thursday September 24, 2009 at the Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He was born April 7, 1935 to Pete and Louisa Awrey. Louie has been a resident of West Branch his whole life. He enjoyed antique trading; spending time with his family and he loved his grandchildren dearly. He also served in the US...

Margaret Meyst

Margaret Meyst

Sep 21, 2009

Margaret “Bunny” L. Meyst nee Umbel passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 in West Branch, Michigan, she was 54 years old. Bunny had lived in West Branch since 1990 previously from Madison Heights. She belonged to the Eagles # 3646 and the Moose Lodge # 2051 both of West Branch. Bunny is survived by her loving soul mate Benny Meir...

Roy L. Griffith

Roy L. Griffith

Sep 17, 2009

Roy L. Griffith, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Sterling since 1986, formerly of Warren, MI. Roy was a member of U.A.W. Local #869. He enjoyed horses, playing guitar, working on his property, and spending time with his grandchildren. Roy is survived by ex-wife, Norma Griffith of Sterling, son,...

Arthur R. Moose

Arthur R. Moose

Sep 16, 2009

Arthur R. Moose, age 88 passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Brook of Roscommon. Loving father of Karen I. (Charles) Michael of West Branch, dear brother of Freda Blake of Louisville, OH and Mona Gates of Kent, OH, brother in law, Gerald Kaiser of Lupton. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Arthur was preceded in...

Phyllis M. Jones

Phyllis M. Jones

Sep 14, 2009

Phyllis M. Jones, age 83 of West Branch, passed away Monday September 14, 2009 at her home after an extended illness. Phyllis was a former member of the West Branch Country Club where she enjoyed golfing. She also enjoyed flowers and making flower arrangements. Phyllis is survived by her children, Nancy Thomas of Macomb Township, Michael (Debbie) Jones and Cheryl...

Frank Edward Grezeszak

Frank Edward Grezeszak

Sep 14, 2009

Frank E. Grezeszak, age 81 of Lupton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Mr. Grezeszak had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He was a farmer and he enjoyed hunting. Frank is survived by his wife, Rita Grezeszak of Lupton, children, Marcy (Dusty) Erickson of National City and Frances Grezeszak (Thomas...

Ellen M. White

Ellen M. White

Sep 12, 2009

Ellen M. White, age 76 of Lupton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her home. Ellen had lived in Lupton since 1982. She enjoyed cooking and fishing. Ellen is survived by her husband, Bert White of Lupton, children, Ronald (Debbie) White of Birch Run and Pamela (Ed) Clark of Cheboygan, grandchildren, Eddie (Andrea) Clark III, Jason White, Matthew White...

Jack D. Laviolette

Jack D. Laviolette

Sep 9, 2009

John D. “Jack” LaViolette, age 84 of Lupton, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Mr. LaViolette had lived in Lupton since 1984, formerly of Waterford. He enjoyed latch hooking, mosaic art, beading, fishing, bowling and mowing the lawn. Jack is survived by his wife Shirley Laviolette of Lupton, children, Timothy (Karen) LaViolette of West Branch and Suzanne...

William S. Parent

William S. Parent

Sep 9, 2009

William S. Parent, age 78 of Prescott, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Mr. Parent had lived in Prescott for all of his life. He was a member of the Masonic Temple and the Eastern Stars of West Branch. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. William is survived by his wife, Joyce Parent of Prescott,...

John W. Durst

John W. Durst

Sep 8, 2009

John W. Durst, age 87 passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born November 17, 1921 in Bradford, Ohio. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years Margaret, his son Phillip, wife Carolyn and grandchildren Wesley and Katelyn. Also his daughter Mary Jane Durst of Collingswood, NJ, and grandson...

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