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

Barbara L. Alderton

Barbara L. Alderton

Nov 23, 2005

Barbara Alderton, age 66 of Lupton died suddenly on Wednesday at her home. She was born on June 1, 1939 to Sheriff Lawrence and Lena (Waibel) Temple in East Detroit, Michigan. Barbara married Robert Alderton on June 14, 1958 in Rose City. He survives her. Also surviving are her two children; Robert L. (Allison) Alderton of Fremont, and Debra K....

Millie Busby

Millie Busby

Nov 21, 2005

Mary "Millie" Busby, age 79 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, November 21, 2005 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Mio. She was a volunteer for Hospice and she enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, painting, crafts, reading, crossword puzzles and especially scrabble. Millie is survived by her children, Barbara Vamplew (Richard Oneski) of St....

Merle G. Kangas

Merle G. Kangas

Nov 19, 2005

Merle G. Kangas, age 67, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2005 at his home. He resided in Lupton since 1968, formerly of Rose City and was the owner/operator of the Sunrise Cafe in Lupton for 17 years. Merle was a veteran of the U.S. Army and completed a 3 year tour in Germany after extensive basic training. He enjoyed hunting...

Mike Dancu

Mike Dancu

Nov 19, 2005

Mike Dancu, age 72 of St. Helen, passed away at his home Saturday, November 19, 2005. Mike had lived in St. Helen since 2001, formerly of Dearborn. He retired from the Alden Axle Plant in 2003 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen, MI. Mike is survived by his...

W.D. Pritchard

W.D. Pritchard

Nov 18, 2005

W.D. Pritchard, age 69, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005 at his home. Mr. Pritchard lived in West Branch since 2005, formerly of Mulberry, Florida. He served in military from January 1958 to January 1978, completed 3 tours of duty in Germany, was in charge of the motor pool during the Kennedy era and was a flight control instructor at...

Elsie F. Kitter

Elsie F. Kitter

Nov 18, 2005

Elsie F. Kitter, age 94, passed away on Friday November 18, 2005 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Kitter resided in West Branch since 1970, formerly of South Lyon, Michigan. She was a faithful member of Oak Grove Log Church and Christ The King Lutheran Church. Elsie enjoyed farming and gardening. Surviving family members include 3 daughters, Martha...

David Russell Judkins

David Russell Judkins

Nov 17, 2005

Parting Letter to Dave Judkins Family and friends of David Russell Judkins (known to some of the youth of our community as Mr. J.) regretfully inform you of his passing, November 17, 2005. Dave was the loving son of Shirley and David E. Judkins of West branch and is survived by three sisters Linda Judkins, Sandra Frey (Kirk), and Jeannette...

Elizabeth O. Siegle

Elizabeth O. Siegle

Nov 15, 2005

Elizabeth O. Siegle, age 95 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, November 15 2005 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was a nurses aid, retiring from Tolfree Memorial Hospital after many years of service. Elizabeth is survived by 4 nieces. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, November 18, 2005...

Gloria V. Roe

Gloria V. Roe

Nov 15, 2005

Gloria V. Roe, age 76, of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Gloria had lived in St. Helen since 1973, formerly of Mt. Morris. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, motocycles, shopping and playing cards and games with her family. Gloria is survived by her children, Gail (Bill) Gervais of Flint and Geary (Francis)...

Patricia E. Davis

Patricia E. Davis

Nov 14, 2005

Patricia E. Davis, age 72 of Houghton Lake, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on Monday, November 14, 2005. She had lived at Houghton Lake for the past 3 years, formerly of Lansing. She enjoyed reading, knitting and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Jud Davis of Houghton Lake, her sons, Mark (Sandra) Davis of...

Richard Baden

Richard Baden

Nov 12, 2005

Richard H. Baden, age 68, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2005 at his home in St. Helen. Richard had lived in St. Helen since 1989 formerly of Imlay City, MI. Richard enjoyed riding his motorcycles, writing poetry and talking on HAM and CB Radios. He also enjoyed raising money and volunteering for the MDA Telethon, and helping the local families...

Sylvia M. Mathe

Sylvia M. Mathe

Nov 11, 2005

Sylvia M. Mathe, age 81, of Alger, passed away Friday, November 11, 2005 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in the Alger area for most of her life. Sylvia is survived by her children, Robert (Sandy) Mathe of Myrtle Beach, SC, Karen Buhlman of West Branch, David Mathe of AuGres and Jayson Mathe and Jeffrey Mathe...

Nora P. Coallier

Nora P. Coallier

Nov 7, 2005

Nora P. Coallier, age 75, went to be with her daughter in heaven Monday, November 7, 2005 at the Zeeland Community Hospital in Zeeland, Michigan. Mrs. Coallier belonged to the West Branch Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW # 3775, she was a member of the West Branch Senior Inc. One of her favorite hobbies was playing cards with her family...

Jim H. Jones

Jim H. Jones

Nov 6, 2005

Jim H. Jones, age 58, passed away Sunday November 6, 2005 at his home. He resided in Lupton since 1977, formerly of Armada, Michigan and was the owner/operator of Kenyon's Resort for 28 years. Surviving family members include his wife Jeanann and 2 daughters Sara and Katie. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday November 9, 2005 at 1:00...

David C. Ellison Sr.

David C. Ellison Sr.

Nov 6, 2005

David C. Ellison Sr., age 50 of St. Helen, passed away on November 6, 2005 at his home. David is survived by his wife, Debra Ellison of St. Helen, children, David C. Ellison Jr., Lovell Ellison, Alicia Garchow, Augusta Garchow and Leland Garchow Jr. all of St. Helen, Casey Ellison of Flint, 6 grandchildren, his parents, Orland and Janet Ellison...

Ernest  F. Schwede

Ernest F. Schwede

Nov 4, 2005

Ernest F. Schwede, age 97, of Gaylord, formerly of West Branch, passed away at Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord. Mr. Schwede is survived by his daughter, Donna Schwede of Gaylord. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret in 1996. Services have been held.

Ruth M. Grimes

Ruth M. Grimes

Nov 2, 2005

Ruth M. Grimes, age 68 of Lupton, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Lupton for over 30 years, formerly of Detroit. Ruth is survived by her brother George Martinson of Germany and her life partner, William Raby of Lupton. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City...

Bernie W. Stillwagon

Bernie W. Stillwagon

Nov 1, 2005

Bernie W. Stillwagon, age 46, of Wirtz, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2005. He had lived in Virginia for the past 12 years, formerly of West Branch. Bernie enjoyed working as a lineman for various cable companies all over the United States and loved telling stories about his cable dog adventures. He loved football, fishing, hunting and Nascar. Children...

Sandra (Sandy) Skowronek

Sandra (Sandy) Skowronek

Oct 31, 2005

Sandy L. Skowronek, age 55, of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 31, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1975, formerly of Alpena. She was a member of the Skidway Lake American Legion Auxiliary and she owned and operated Sandy's Restaurant for 20 years. Sandy is survived by her parents, Erwin and...

Calvin A. Reetz

Calvin A. Reetz

Oct 26, 2005

Calvin A. Reetz, age 80, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Cal had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the Rose City Lions Club, a past board member of the West Branch Farmers Cooperative and the Ogemaw Soil Conservation, a member of the Ogemaw County Farm...

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