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

Walter E. Laugavitz

Walter E. Laugavitz

Jan 30, 2009

Walter E. Laugavitz, age 87 of St. Helen, passed away at his home after a brief illness. Walter had lived in St. Helen since 1984, formerly of Clio. He was a member of the VFW #5680 and the American Legion Post #416 both of St. Helen and the Michigan Sheriff’s Association. He retired from General Motors in 1984. Walter is...

Glenn A. Green

Glenn A. Green

Jan 26, 2009

Glenn A. Green, age 85 of Rose City passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1996, formerly of West Branch. Mr. Green was a member of the Fly Club and a past member of the K of C, West Branch. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Glenn is survived by his children,...

Anna Gorski

Anna Gorski

Jan 26, 2009

Anna Gorski, age 89 of Alger, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Gorski had lived in Alger since 1980. Mrs. Gorski is survived by her son Andrew (Malgosia Salinska-Gorska) Gorski of Richmond VA and 2 grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julian Gorski in November 2008. Services have been...

Wynne J. Steuernol

Wynne J. Steuernol

Jan 20, 2009

Wynne J. Steuernol, age 90 of Portland, Oregon, formerly of Tucson, Arizona and West Branch, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009. He was the former owner of Steuernol Funeral Homes in West Branch, Rose City, Prudenville and Roscommon. Wynne is survived by his wife Imogene, 2 children and several grandchildren. Visitation will take place at St. Agatha Catholic Church...

Augusta M. Hillier

Augusta M. Hillier

Jan 18, 2009

Augusta Mae Hillier passed away Saturday January 18, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch she was 93 years old. Augusta has lived in St. Helen since 1965 previously of Flint. Augusta was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen. She was very active in the church playing the piano and keeping the cafeteria...

Bradley D. Welch

Bradley D. Welch

Jan 17, 2009

Bradley D. Welch, age 49 of Belgrade, Montana, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2009 after am extended illness. He had lived in Montana for the past 6 months, formerly of Flint and Alger. Bradley loved to ride motorcycles. Survivors include his children, Bradley Welch II and Kenneth Welch III (Nicole Buchanan) both of Belgrade MT and Michael Welch of Gallatin-Gateway,...

Joseph A. Gauche

Joseph A. Gauche

Jan 16, 2009

Joseph A. Gauche age 82 passed away Friday, January 16, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Joseph resided in Lupton and was formerly of Roseville, MI. He was born October 27, 1926 in Detroit to George and Mary (Pokrefky) Gauche. He married Gertrude Wingerson August 21, 1948. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last August. Joseph is survived...

Leota M. Black

Leota M. Black

Jan 14, 2009

Leota M. Black, age 88 of Prescott, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Leota had lived in Prescott since 1978, formerly of Troy. Leota was a school teacher in a one room school house and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and baking for her grandchildren. Leota is survived by her children, Donna Hoffman of...

Geraldine H. Gurzenda

Geraldine H. Gurzenda

Jan 11, 2009

Geraldine H. Gurzenda, age 87, of St. Helen passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Alpena Regional Medical Center. Geraldine had lived in St. Helen most of her life. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary #5680 of St. Helen. She volunteered for the local Democratic Party and loved bowling. Geraldine is survived by son, Richard...

Gilbert L. Mains Sr.

Gilbert L. Mains Sr.

Jan 10, 2009

MAINS GILBERT L. SR. Born December 17, 1929, Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Left behind wife Dolores and four children; Gil Jr. (Michelle), Michael, Melissa (John) Gremm, William Sr. (Jennifer) Mains, ten grandchildren; Gil III, Khoury, Maxwell, Mary, Michael II, Christopher, Sadie, Sabrina, William II and Leila Louise. Also Surviving are sister, Jo Anne, Brother Pastor Robert Mains, in-laws, Oriat Peters, Esther...

John T. Krauskopf

John T. Krauskopf

Jan 9, 2009

John Thomas Krauskopf, age 76, of West Branch passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Happy John had lived in West Branch since 1995, formerly of Royal Oak. He was an active charter member of the Moose Lodge #440 in Skidway Lake. He was also a member of the American Legion and Eagles of Hale....

Agnes M. Walker

Agnes M. Walker

Jan 5, 2009

Agnes M. (Bates) Bozik Walker, age 91, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Agnes lived in West Branch most of her life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and singing. Agnes is survived by her six daughters, Barbara Arb of Flushing, Ruth Grant of Hale, Alice Jordan of Whittemore, Juanita (Bill) Knight of St. Helen,...

Daniel L. Geib

Daniel L. Geib

Jan 3, 2009

Daniel L. Geib, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Daniel has lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Algonac. He was a life member of the F.O.E. of Hale and Fair Haven and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and boating. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2000. Daniel...

Betty J. Rourke

Betty J. Rourke

Jan 2, 2009

Betty J. Rourke, age 82 of West Branch passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch with her family by her side. Betty had lived in West Branch since 1971, formerly of Madison Heights and Troy. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Betty is survived by her husband, Jim Rourke of West...

Gerald J. Brick

Gerald J. Brick

Jan 1, 2009

Gerald J. Brick passed away January 1, 2009 with his family by his side, he was 86 years old. Gerald had been a resident of West Branch most of his life except when he was working. He retired from Burrough Corp. in 1982 and moved back to West Branch. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church; the...

Charles E. Stephens

Charles E. Stephens

Dec 26, 2008

Charles E. Stephens, age 64 of West Branch, son of the late Stanley S. Stephens and Doris M. Holly, passed away December 26, 2008 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City after an extended illness. Survivors include his brothers, Stanley Stephens of West Branch, Stuart Stephens of Pioneertown, CA and sisters, Emma Jo Clark of Oldsmar, FL, Ann (Al)...

Valerie Irene Morris

Valerie Irene Morris

Dec 26, 2008

Valerie I. Morris, age 48 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Friday, December 26, 2008. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Survivors include her father, Robert “Whitey” Morris of West Branch, her brothers, Allan (Mary) Morris and Harry (Charlene) Morris both of West Branch and her sisters, Darlene (Curt) Craven of Alto...

Hazel M. Priest

Hazel M. Priest

Dec 22, 2008

Hazel L. Priest, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Hazel moved back to West Branch in 2006 after living in New Mexico. Surviving are her children, Jerome Priest, Roger (Doris) Priest, Ken Priest and Linda (Al) Diemert all of West Branch, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great...

Julia A. Berg

Julia A. Berg

Dec 8, 2008

Julia “Judy” A. Berg age 75 of Rose City, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 at her home after an extended illness. Judy had lived in Rose City since 1988. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, past president of the Kirtland Foundation, also serving on the Kirtland College Board and a member and chairperson of the...

Earl J. Splan

Earl J. Splan

Dec 7, 2008

Earl J. Splan age 88 of Prescott, passed away Sunday December 7, 2008 a his home. He had lived in Prescott since 1977, formerly of Union Lake. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and the VFW Post #3774 of Skidway Lake. Earl is survived by his children, Jackie (Ted) Leahy of White Lake, Cheryl (Larry) Hensley, Patti...

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