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

Albert F. Kuerbitz

Albert F. Kuerbitz

Dec 26, 2007

Albert F. Kuerbitz, age 75, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Mr. Kuerbitz had lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of Greenbush. He enjoyed small engine repair and was a conservationist. Albert is survived by his wife, Patricia of West Branch, children; Ricky (Kathy) Kuerbitz, Vicky (Patrick) McClusky and...

Joseph A. Kowalski

Joseph A. Kowalski

Dec 26, 2007

Joseph A. Kowalski, age 70, of White Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in West Branch. Joseph is survived by his daughters, Linda Jarrell, Michele Jarrell and Valerie Jenkins all of West Branch, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his sisters; Elaine Berardi of Wolverine and Kathy (Dennis) Zanley of Warren, his brother, Michael (Pam) Kowalski of Birmingham, 6 nieces and...

Melvin R. Gillette

Melvin R. Gillette

Dec 18, 2007

Melvin Ray Gillette, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Azle, Texas. Funeral: 11am, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, Rose City, MI. Visitation will begin on Friday, December 21, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. Melvin was born in Rose City and farmed in Michigan for several years. He relocated to the Fort Worth, Texas...

Sara Inez Fitzpatrick

Sara Inez Fitzpatrick

Dec 17, 2007

Sara Inez FitzPatrick, age 77, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 in Antioch, California. Mrs. FitzPatrick lived in West Branch most of her life. She loved the great outdoors and enjoyed all the "critters" that visited her home on Clear Lake. She retired from A&P after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the local Chapter...

Alexander A. Zabarcki

Alexander A. Zabarcki

Dec 13, 2007

Alexander A. Zabarcki, age 82, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 at his home. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Birch Run. He served in the Army during WWII. He loved NASCAR, fishing and having a good time. Alexander is survived by his children, Alan (Melissa) Zabarcki of Gaylord, Rita Berger...

Betty S. Littler

Betty S. Littler

Dec 7, 2007

Betty S. Littler, 66, of Alger, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Betty lived in the Alger area since 2001, formerly of New Boston, MI. Surviving is her husband, Richard A. Littler of Alger, son Rick Jones of Wayne, daughter, Mary Jane Lott of Newport, MI, son, Jerry Jones of Ypsilanti, son, Richard Littler Jr of...

Cleo B. Hoenshell

Cleo B. Hoenshell

Dec 3, 2007

Cleo B. Hoenshell, age 86, of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Cleo had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was an avid bowler for over 50 years, a former clerk for Churchill Township and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She retired in 1983 from...

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter

Dec 2, 2007

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter, age 71, of St Helen, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Roseville. Blanche is survived by her husband of 51 years, Arthur Porter of St. Helen, children; John (Cathy) Porter of Imlay City, Ronald (Dawn) Porter of Capac and Randolph (Kellie) Porter of...

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden

Nov 30, 2007

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden, 74, passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Sharon has been a resident of West Branch since 1996 previously of Goodrich. She and her husband enjoyed working together and preparing for their many Craft Shows around the state. Sharon enjoyed sewing, and working at the Fair Store. She...

Rodney F. Orchard

Rodney F. Orchard

Nov 30, 2007

Rodney Floyd Orchard, age 60, of West Branch, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 30, 2007 at his home. He had been a resident of West Branch for over 40 years. Rodney is survived by 2 daughters, Rhonda (Dan) Griffith of St. Petersburg, FL, and Amy (Dean) Abner of Panama City, FL. 3 grandchildren and 2 sisters, Sandy (Robert) Williams...

Kirt L. Franklin

Kirt L. Franklin

Nov 29, 2007

Kirt L. Franklin, age 46 of Lupton, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2007 at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in the Lupton area for most of his life. Kirt worked for Kalitta Air in Oscoda since 1994. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Family Association of Rumbling Thunder. Kirt...

Hazel J. Graves

Hazel J. Graves

Nov 27, 2007

Hazel J. Graves, age 76, of Rose City, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was a former employee of Bortz Health Care in Rose City and she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, needlepoint and puzzles. Mrs. Graves is survived by her children; Nora (Ronald) Mears of Prescott, Ann (Ronald) Boucher of Lupton, Fern (James)...

Norma L. Grubb

Norma L. Grubb

Nov 23, 2007

Norma L. Grubb, age 83, of Lupton, passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 at her home. She had lived in Lupton since 1999, formerly of Rose City. Norma was a member of Lupton Friends Church and she enjoyed embroidery and traveling. Survivors include her children, Juanita Anders of Lupton and Michael (Linda) Grubb of Warren, grandchildren; Michelle, Ryan, Megan, Christopher,...

John R. Fogarasi

John R. Fogarasi

Nov 21, 2007

John R. Fogarasi, age 64, of Sterling, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at Brian's House in Bay City. John had been a resident of Sterling since 1988, formerly of Midland. He retired from Quality Carrier in Midland after 20 years of service. John is survived by his wife, Delores Fogarasi of Sterling, children; Dawn (Dave) Gillespie of Bay City,...

Jesse C. Speer

Jesse C. Speer

Nov 18, 2007

Jesse C. Speer, age 87, of Rose City, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had been a resident of Rose City for 32 years, formerly of Saginaw. He was a member of the VFW #6468 of Rose City and the Trinity United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports. Mr. Speer...

Evelyn D. O'Connor

Evelyn D. O'Connor

Nov 18, 2007

Evelyn D. O’Connor, age 86, of Fairview, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mrs. O’Connor had lived in Fairview since October of 2004, formerly of Bridgeport and Frankenmuth. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church of Fairview, an avid reader, and she enjoyed bowling, traveling and walking. Mrs. O’Connor is survived by...

William Husted

William Husted

Nov 16, 2007

William Husted, age 90, of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007 at his home. He had lived in West Branch for the past 25 years, formerly of Ypsilanti. Bill retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and he enjoyed the outdoors, baseball and helping people. Survivors include his wife, Katharine Atkinson of...

Ruth A. (Turow) King

Ruth A. (Turow) King

Nov 13, 2007

Ruth A. (Turow) King, age 84, of Wixom, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia. She had lived in Wixom since 1991, formerly of West Branch. Mrs. King is survived by her children, Doreen Isaacson (Bill Brown) of Indiana, Marion Syer of Wixom and William (Lynda) Willis of Garden City, stepchildren; Dennis (Teresa) King and...

Charles E. Reid

Charles E. Reid

Nov 9, 2007

Charles E. Reid, 54, of West Branch, passed away at his home on Friday, November 9, 2007. He was a resident of West Branch since 1993, formerly of Lawtey, Fl. Charles would have loved to restore his 1986 Chevy C-10. Charles is survived by his wife, Joanna of West Branch, sons Todd and Travis Reid, both of West Branch, Father,...

Ellen M. Miller

Ellen M. Miller

Nov 9, 2007

Ellen M. Miller, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 9, 2007 at her home. She had been a resident of West Branch since 1957 and was a member of the West Branch Eagles Lodge. Ellen was an avid bowler and she will be remembered for her many years of employment at Towne Club in West Branch. Ellen...

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