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Gary L. Colby
July 28, 2007
Decease's Name Gary Lee Colby DOB 12/30/1950 Death 7/28/2007 Location At home with his family after a 2 year battle with cancer City of Residence - Saint Helen Funeral Arrangements - Celebration of Gary's Life will be held on August 26th, for information contact St. Helen Power Sports Spouse's Name - Pam Colby Wedding Date - February 11th, 1994 Wedding...

Joanne M. Inman
July 27, 2007
Joanne M. Inman, age 73 of West Branch, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 2002, formerly of Gladwin. Mrs. Inman is survived by her husband, Richard of West Branch, children; Cindy (Jim) Gibbs of West Branch and Richard Inman of Springfield, OH, grandchildren; Dean Gibbs and Carolyn...
James R. Nelander
July 25, 2007
James R. Nelander, age 64, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, Michigan. Jim lived in West Branch since 2003, formerly of Berkley, Michigan. Jim graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak in 1960 and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at GMI (Kettering University). Jim began 42...
Robert K. Davisson
July 20, 2007
Robert Kesley Davisson, age 83, a loving husband, wonderful father and a great friend to his neighbors, entered into everlasting peace on July 20, 2007. He lived in St. Helen for the past 23 years, formerly of Livonia. Robert was a member of Hope Lutheran Church of St. Helen, the American Legion Post 416 and the Eagles Lodge of West...

Wilma I. Crowder
July 18, 2007
Wilma I. Crowder, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Bortz Health Care. She had been a resident of West Branch for 9 years, formerly of Flint. Mrs. Crowder was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Red Hat Society, and the Relief Society. She also enjoyed crafts and loved to read. Wilma...
Naomi Pauline Furtney
July 17, 2007
Naomi Pauline Furtney, age 90, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at the Grayling Mercy Hospital in Grayling, MI. Naomi was a resident of St. Helen since 1988 formerly of Romeo and Sterling Heights, MI. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary post 416 of St. Helen. She was the former owner of Mr. F’s Beef and Bourbon in Sterling...

Betty E. Mccollum
July 14, 2007
Betty E. McCollum, age 77, of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Bay Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1979, formerly of Oxford, Michigan. Mrs. McCollum was a member of the CCW and American Legion Auxiliary. She loved reading, traveling, her family, and watching the Lions and Tigers. Betty is survived...
James R. Illig
July 13, 2007
James Ralph Illig went to be with the Lord and his late daughter, Linda, on July 13, 2007 after his fight with a illness the last four weeks. James was born on August 7, 1928 to the late Joseph and Justina (Green) Illig. James served in the Army 2 years. He married his wife Geraldine Bennett on June 4, 1955....
Wesley J. Ramsden
July 11, 2007
Wesley J. Ramsden, age 79, of Rose City, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ramsden had lived in Rose City for over 30 years, formerly of the Detroit area. He was a member of the Plumbers Union Local #98 and was an active member of the Rose City City Council. He enjoyed fishing...
James G. Shack
July 9, 2007
In loving memory of our loving son, father and brother, James G. Shack, who at age 50, passed away at his mother’s home in St. Helen while under Hospice care on Monday, July 9, 2007. He was a former resident of Royal Oak and Ferndale. James enjoyed music and was a guitar player. He retired from Greer Steel Corp. in...

William H. Schweitzer
July 1, 2007
William Harvey Schweitzer, age 86, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1920 in Flint and graduated from Flint Central High School in 1938. He attended the University of Montana before starting work with Michigan Bell Telephone Company in 1940. In 1942, he was drafted into the...

Virginia M. Gilmore
June 30, 2007
Virginia Gilmore, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Virginia was born in Indianapolis, IN. She retired from General Motors, Fisher Body Division after 29 years of service. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra Gunderson of Santa Clara, CA and Cynthia Swears of Prescott, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and her nephew, Ray (Jodi)...
Helen M. Walters
June 22, 2007
Helen M. Walters, age 85, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 in Merrill, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Helen lived in West Branch her entire life. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch, enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening and farming. Surviving family members include her son Jim “Chicken Man” Walters of West Branch, 11 grandchildren, 10...
Ione L. Howard
June 22, 2007
Ione L. Howard, age 91, of Lupton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Bay Special Care. She had been a resident of Lupton for 66 years, recently of Linwood. Mrs. Howard was a member of the Eastern Stars and Gabby Stitchers of Lupton. She also attended Lupton Friends Church. She was an avid sportsman especially enjoying fishing and hunting....
Stanley S. Malone Sr.
June 22, 2007
Stanley S. Malone Sr., age 54, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at his home. He had been a resident of Alger for 17 years, formerly of Millington. Mr. Malone enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his grandchildren, and loved all of his family. Stanley is survived by wife; Marlene Malone of Alger, children; Jennifer Malone of West Branch,...

Esther K. Bohm
June 14, 2007
Esther K. Bohm, age 86, of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1982, formerly of Macomb County. Mrs. Bohm was a member of the Senior Center and the Eagles Club of West Branch. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and playing euchre and pinochle. Esther...
Terry E. Bernard
June 8, 2007
Terry E. Bernard, age 48, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Ogemaw County, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. He attended COOR and he enjoyed country music, cards, puzzles and coloring. Terry is survived by parents, Edna Pemberton of Mt. Pleasant and Douglas Bernard of Lupton, siblings; Steve (Wendy) Bernard of Lupton,...
Sheila Latine Ray
June 8, 2007
Sheila L. Ray was born August 8, 1945, to Tina and Virgil Bowman. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1964. She waited faithfully for the one and only love of her life while he served his country overseas and eventually married him. Sheila and Curtis Ray were married on June 5, 1965. They recently celebrated 42 loving years of...

Richard A. Simmons
June 5, 2007
Richard A. Simmons, age 49, of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of Garden City. He was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodges, both of West Branch. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR. Mr. Simmons is survived by his sons; Brad Simmons...
Eugene J. Zettel
June 4, 2007
Eugene J. Zettel, age 85, of West Branch, passed away suddenly Monday, June 4, 2007 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Gene had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He worked for Defoe Shipyard and Grey Iron Foundry retiring in 1987. Gene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #2022 both...
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