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

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...

James F. Dunn

James F. Dunn

Dec 7, 2008

James F. Dunn, age 81 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1973, formerly of Traverse City. James was a past master of the Roscommon Masonic Lodge #364 and a member of the American Legion Post #416. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed hunting...

C. Darcy Ranney

C. Darcy Ranney

Dec 4, 2008

C. Darcy Ranney, age 57 of Rose City, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her home. Darcy had lived in Ogemaw County since 2008, formerly of Genesee County. She earned an Associates Degree in computer science from Mott Community College. She enjoyed reading and computers. Darcy is survived by her daughter, Carrie Ranney of Rose City, grandchildren, Alexandria Hall,...

Mary Lou Buccicone

Mary Lou Buccicone

Dec 3, 2008

Mary Lou Buccicone age 79, “A Remarkable Woman”, passed away at her home in West Branch on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 after a battle with a long term illness. Mary Lou was born in Flint on June 11, 1929 and was raised by George and Blanch Viele. She graduated from Standish High School and then attended nursing school in Saginaw....

Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack

Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack

Dec 2, 2008

Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack age 79 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Brian’s House in Bay City. Esther lived in Alger on the Tittabawassee River for many years before moving to West Branch in 1996. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was active on the church council for many years. She served as...

Julian Gorski

Julian Gorski

Nov 27, 2008

Julian Gorski, age 89 of Alger, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mr. Gorski had lived in Alger since 1980. Julian is survived by his wife Anna of Alger, his son, Andrew (Malgosia-Salinska-Gorska) Gorski of Richmond, VA and 2 grandsons. Services have been held.

Timothy P. Redburn

Timothy P. Redburn

Nov 23, 2008

Timothy P. Redburn, age 53 of St. Helen passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Timothy was born in Ann Arbor and he graduated in 1974 from Jefferson High School in Monroe. He worked for Hoover NSK in Ann Arbor prior to moving to St. Helen in 1978. Timothy is survived by his siblings, Penny...

Albert Tews

Albert Tews

Nov 20, 2008

Albert Fred Tews was born April 12, 1914 in Wheaton Illinois. He was one of ten children from German immigrant parents. Al (The Bear) Tews passed away, at his home, Thursday, November 20, 2008. During his 94 years, Big Al (as he was also known) enjoyed the company of all whom he met. If you knew, or spent time with...

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