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Julia A. Berg
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
December 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
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Thomas Lee Burkheiser
November 19, 2008
Thomas Lee Burkheiser, age 66 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his home. Mr. Burkheiser had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Rochester. He retired from the Chevrolet Motor Division in 1996 and since 1998 has owned and operated the Faull Inn Restaurant and Bar in Rose City. He was a member of Ducks...

Gerald M. Elmy
November 18, 2008
Gerald M. Elmy, age 77 of West Branch, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Gingellville. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a volunteer for the Gingellville Fire Department for many years. He retired from the Oakland...

Dorothy M. Gallagher
November 15, 2008
Dorothy M. Gallagher, 87, of West Branch died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 20, 1921 to Patrick and Nora (Linam) Mier in West Branch. Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Altar Society, Sunshine Club, West Branch Farm Bureau, and in the past, was active in...
Richard L. Mcarthur
November 15, 2008
Richard L. McArthur, age 53, passed away Saturady, November 15, 2008 at his home, while fighting cancer to the end. Richard had lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Flint. He loved hunting, boating, spending time with family, and the outdoors. Richard is survived by his wife, Linda McArthur of West Branch, son, Christopher Montney of West Branch, daughter,...
James G. Heim
November 14, 2008
James G. Heim 76 of West Branch, died November 14, 2008 at Bortz Health Care Facility. Jim was born on March 16, 1932 to Glen and Thelma Heim. On October 17, 2002 he married Eveline Dice Treat in West Branch. She survives Jim. Also surviving is his daughter, Mary Ellen Koliba (Ed), a grandson, Aaron Johnson both of West Branch;...

Wallace W. Taurianen Jr.
November 12, 2008
Wallace W. Taurianen Jr., age 51, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Wallace had lived in the West Branch area since 1994 and he attended St. John Lutheran Church. Wallace is survived by his father, Wallace Sr. of West Branch, brother, Michael (Dawn) Taurianen of Madison Heights and sister, Laura (Keven) McCall of Troy,...

Joan K. Martineau
November 11, 2008
Joan K. Martineau, age 73 of St. Helen passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joan is survived by her children, James Martineau of Detroit, Jenett (Craig) Spence of Canton, Judy (Don) Goodroe of Alger and Jeni (Paul) Johnston of Gladwin, 4 grandchildren, Timothy (Diana), Alan (Carmen), Kyle and Jessica and a great-grandchild, Ace. A...
Dale C. Turner
November 7, 2008
Dale C. Turner, age 69 of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Dale had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the Eagles of West Branch and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing the “neighborhood loop.” Dale is survived by his wife, Jane (Brindley) Turner of West Branch,...

Marie "Terry" Davidson
November 6, 2008
Marie F. “Terry” Davidson, age 64 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at her home. She had lived in West Branch since 2007, formerly of Beaverton. She was a member of the VFW and the Eagles Clubs of Coleman. Marie enjoyed being with her family and her dog, Suzie. Survivors include her children, Dawn (James) Monroe of...
Shirley Mae Niedowicz
November 2, 2008
Shirley M. Niedowicz, age 80 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Shirley had lived in St. Helen since 1969. She was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and she loved gardening, the Detroit Tigers and being with her family. Shirley is survived by her husband, Walter of St. Helen,...
Barbara Jean Davidson
November 1, 2008
Barbara Jean Davidson, age 80, of Rose City, formerly of Flint, died Saturday November 1, 2008 at her home. She was born April 11, 1928 in Ypsilanta, Mi. Barbara is survived by two daughters; Ginger Davidson and Candy Everitt (Kevin) both of Rose City. There are 10 grandchildren; Christina, Robin, Jimmy, David, Shawn and Mandy, Free, Chrystle, Sheronda, Beau and...
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