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

Evelyn Elizabeth Buckingham Alguire

Evelyn Elizabeth Buckingham Alguire

Feb 5, 2008

Evelyn Elizabeth Buckingham Alguire, age 95, of West Branch died February 5, 2008 at her granddaughter's home in St. Clair Shores. Evelyn was born to George and Dorothy (Dutko) Engel on December 25, 1912 in West Branch Township. Mrs. Alguire went to school in West Branch finishing high school in Detroit and then returned to West Branch to marry John...

Thomas W. Whitehair

Thomas W. Whitehair

Feb 3, 2008

Thomas W. Whitehair, age 73, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Whitehair had lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of Ecorse. He was a volunteer for Hospice of Helping Hands and he enjoyed traveling. He served in the U.S. Army with tours in Japan and Germany. Mr. Whitehair is...

Margaret Ahner

Margaret Ahner

Jan 31, 2008

Margaret Ahner, age 96, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She had lived in the Lupton area since 2005, formerly of Hale and Brownsboro, TX. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Hale. Margaret is survived by her husband, Roy Ahner of Lupton, a granddaughter, Cyndy (Lawrence) Stachowiak...

Melvin E. Haines

Melvin E. Haines

Jan 30, 2008

Melvin E. Haines, age 71, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Pontiac. He was a member of Ausable Valley Mental Health. Melvin is survived by his siblings, Donna Herr and Nancy Hodges both of Waterford, Richard Haines and Gary Haines...

Kelly James Weller

Kelly James Weller

Jan 28, 2008

Kelly James Weller, age 62, of St. Helen, passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at his home. He had lived in St.Helen for the past 22 years, formerly of Keego Harbor. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion both of Oscoda. He was an avid sports fisherman, hunter and all around outdoorsman. Mr. Weller is survived...

William Barry Bireley

William Barry Bireley

Jan 27, 2008

William Barry Bireley, also known as T-bear, age 52, of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 at his home. He was born in Royal Oak and raised in Ferndale. He vacationed in St. Helen his whole life and eventually moved there and lived for over 20 years Mr. Bireley was a member of the Elks Club of Ferndale,...

Aileen G. Gingrich

Aileen G. Gingrich

Jan 24, 2008

Aileen G. Gingrich, age 88, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 1949, formerly of Flint. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church , the Council of Catholic Women and the Retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Gingrich is survived by her children, Donna...

William C. Nightingale

William C. Nightingale

Jan 23, 2008

William C. Nightingale, age 91, of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2008. He had lived in St. Helen since 1968, formerly of Lincoln Park. Mr. Nightingale was a member of the CCC Alumni of Grayling and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, square dancing, watching westerns and Detroit Tigers baseball. William is survived by his children, Loretta (Jack) Kramer...

Earl L. Irvine

Earl L. Irvine

Jan 21, 2008

Earl L. Irvine, age 83, of St. Helen, passed away suddenly at home, Monday, January 21, 2008. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an expert trout fisherman. In fact, it’s been said, “He could catch trout in a rain puddle.” He loved his gardening and he loved to share the things he...

Phyllis M. Adams

Phyllis M. Adams

Jan 16, 2008

Phyllis M. Adams, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch for the past 10 years, formerly of Pontiac and Waterford. Phyllis enjoyed arts and crafts and ceramics. Survivors include her daughter, Bernadette Brooks of Edenville, son-in-law, David Pelland of West Branch, 6 grandchildren and...

Melodie A. Henry

Melodie A. Henry

Jan 14, 2008

Melodie A. Henry, age 54, of West Branch, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Melodie had lived in West Branch since 1989, formerly of Midland and Harrison. She was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints of Harrison. Melodie is survived by her husband, Clem Henry of West Branch,...

Evelyn J. Rau

Evelyn J. Rau

Jan 12, 2008

Evelyn J. Rau, age 77, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at her home. Evelyn had lived in West Branch since 1941, formerly of Bay City. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she enjoyed quilting, fishing, gardening, farming and spending time with her family. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Michael Rau of...

John Ehinger

John Ehinger

Jan 12, 2008

John "Jack" Ehinger, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Jack was born March 7, 1925 in West Branch to Anthony and Elizabeth Ehinger. He served in the U.S. Army and married the former Jane Winter in 1954. He was a digger operator for Consumers Power Co., retiring in 1983. Jack was...

Caroline H. Oyster

Caroline H. Oyster

Jan 11, 2008

Caroline Helen (Egon) Oyster, born February 5, 1932 and passed away January 11, 2008. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Her hobbies include playing bingo, going to the casino, recipes, strawberries, raspberries and traveling. Caroline is survived by her children, Verna Jo Oyster Houck of Twining, Carol Oyster and Kenneth Oyster both of West Branch and Mary (Robert) Cohen of...

Helene Regina Sedik

Helene Regina Sedik

Jan 10, 2008

Sedik, Helene Regina passed away January 10, 2008, age 73. Beloved wife of Harry, married August 25, 1956. Loving mother of Mark (Cheryl), Joyce (David) Benz, Craig (Linda), Lisa (Bryce) Phillips, Lora (Ken) Fedeson. Loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dearest sister of Robert (Carol) Zgnilec. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen begins...

William G. Kaiser

William G. Kaiser

Jan 5, 2008

William G. Kaiser, age 82, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at his home. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. William is survived by his sisters; Lillian Craft and Bessie Lawrence both of West Branch and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home will begin on Monday,...

Leonard J. Walker

Leonard J. Walker

Dec 31, 2007

Leonard J. Walker, age 81, of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly of Brown City. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Leonard is survived by his wife, Ruth Walker of West Branch, children; David (Pam) Walker of West Branch and...

William J. Mcqueen

William J. Mcqueen

Dec 27, 2007

William J. McQueen, age 36, of West Branch, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 27, 2007. He had lived in West Branch since 2006. William is survived by his mother, Patricia McQueen of West Branch, his uncle, Carl Wheelock Sr. of West Branch, cousins; Patricia and Carl Wheelock Jr. and many special friends. He was preceded in...

George G. Lauwers Sr.

George G. Lauwers Sr.

Dec 27, 2007

LAUWERS SR., George G. of Rose City formerly of Waterford; December 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer; age 67. Husband of Pam for 18 years; father of George Jr. (Buffie) Lauwers of Ortonville, Bill (Alana) Fowler of Grand Blanc, Derek (Krista) Fowler of Ortonville and Kevin (Tonya) Fowler of Texas; Papa of Amanda, Heather, Haley, Regina, Hunter, Brandon,...

Frederick M. White

Frederick M. White

Dec 26, 2007

Frederick Michael White Died December 26th, 2007 Frederick Michael White (originally from West Branch) passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI on Wednesday the 26th of December. Fred was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife Shirley (Spencer) and their three children Leslie Garn (Marten) of Charlotte, Alan (Cammi) of Williamston and Tracy Carlson (Randy) of...

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