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

John W. Manser

John W. Manser

Aug 27, 2005

John W. Manser, age 77, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1994, formerly of Houston, TX. He served in WWII, 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army. He founded the Graflex Historical Society. Mr. Manser is survived by his wife, Dorothy...

Sarah B Bostrom

Sarah B Bostrom

Aug 26, 2005

Sarah B. Bostrom, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 7 years, formerly of Alpena. She was a member of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, the VFW Post #2496, the Rebekah's and the Fleet Reserve of the Navy. Sarah is survived by her daughter,...

Arthur "Art" Dabbs

Arthur "Art" Dabbs

Aug 24, 2005

Arthur "Art" Dabbs, age 60, of West Branch, passed away at his home on August 24, 2005. He had lived in West Branch for the past 5 years, formerly of Gibralter. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, being outdoors and socializing. Mr. Dabbs is survived by his wife, Vicky of West Branch, children--Rita (Vince) Mattina of Wyandotte and Randy Dabbs of...

Ruth Sheets

Ruth Sheets

Aug 24, 2005

Ruth Sheets, age 94, formerly of West Branch and Midland, passed away at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis MI on August 24, 2005. Ruth was a former member of Hospice of Helping Hands, the American Cancer Society, the Tolfree Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the West Branch Creative Arts Association, the Ogemaw Community Players and Friends of the Library, all...

Karie Lee Bowman

Karie Lee Bowman

Aug 21, 2005

Karie Lee Bowman, age 5 months, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on August 21, 2005. Karie is survived by her parents, Daniel and Sara Bowman and her sister Makayla of West Branch, grandparents, Judith Shelby of Burton, Tammy and Gary Bowman of Prescott, and Lester and Melinda Shelby of Troy, MO, great-grandparents, Don and Lois, Bill and...

Stephanie Varady

Stephanie Varady

Aug 19, 2005

Stephanie Varady, age 80, of West Branch, passed away suddenly Friday, August 19, 2005. She had lived in West Branch since 1982. She was the beloved wife of the late Ted Varady. Mrs. Varady is survived by her children, Barbara (James) Rocco of Jackson, Jackie Wink (Thomas Skender) of Sterling Heights and Joanne (Shawn) Mahoney of Rockford, grandchildren, Lt. Commander...

Dolores K. Collins

Dolores K. Collins

Aug 17, 2005

Dolores K. Collins, age 74 of West Branch, passed away August 17, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly of Detroit. Mrs. Collins is survived by her husband, Larkin Collins of West Branch, children, Leeanita Penberthy of the Upper Peninsula, David Mack of Howell, Katherine Muscott of Canton, Neal Collins of...

William Richardson Phillips Ii

William Richardson Phillips Ii

Aug 16, 2005

William R. Phillips, age 77, of St. Helen, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He had lived in St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Utica. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of St. Helen and the Houghton Lake Elks Club #1982. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife Nancy Phillips of...

Sharon J. Awrey

Sharon J. Awrey

Aug 15, 2005

Sharon J. Awrey, age 66, of West Branch, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She had lived in West Branch since 1977, formerly of AuGres. She loved gardening, the Detroit Pistons, Alan Jackson, the Bee Gees and cars. She also volunteered at the Ogemaw County Fair, setting up fruit and vegetable displays. Sharon is survived by her daughters,...

Eleanor A. Mitchell

Eleanor A. Mitchell

Aug 14, 2005

Eleanor A. Mitchell, age 79, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. She married her husband of 57 years, Edwin Mitchell on June 12, 1948. She had lived in Gladwin since 1988, formerly of Dearborn. She was a member of Willing Workers of Gladwin and she enjoyed quilting, canning, cooking, gardening, being outdoors, and her grandchildren. Eleanor is survived...

Betty  A. Fisher

Betty A. Fisher

Aug 14, 2005

Betty A. Fisher, age 76, of St. Helen, passed away at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City on August 14, 2005. She had lived in St. Helen since 1979 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in both St. Helen and West Branch. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her children, Darlene Fisher and William Fisher both...

Sarah P. Junk

Sarah P. Junk

Aug 13, 2005

Sarah P. Junk, age 94, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Rose City since 1974, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sewing, crocheting, baking, cooking, gardening, and bird watching. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Geraldine M. Husk...

Margaret M. Radtke

Margaret M. Radtke

Aug 12, 2005

Margaret M. Radtke, age 91, of West Branch, passed away at her home on August 12, 2005. Margaret is survived by her son, Bill Radtke of West Branch. No services are scheduled.

Sonny R. Dively

Sonny R. Dively

Aug 10, 2005

Sonny R. Dively, age 40, of St. Helen, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. He had been a resident of St. Helen for 2 months, formerly of Standish and West Branch. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, listening to music, working on motorcycles, professional bull riding and collecting John Deere memorabilia. Mr. Dively is survived by his wife, Patricia Dively...

Richard L. Stanley

Richard L. Stanley

Aug 10, 2005

Richard L. Stanley, age 81 of West Branch, passed away at his home August 10, 2005. Mr. Stanley was born February 23, 1924 in Flint. On December 14, 1942, at the age of 18, he went to Detroit to enlist in the Marine Corp. to serve duration years in WWII. Mr. Stanley served in WWII from December 14, 1942 to...

Fidencio O. Tijerina

Fidencio O. Tijerina

Aug 6, 2005

Fidencio O. Tijerina, age 85, of Alger, passed away at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Mr. Tijerina had lived in the Alger area for over 20 years, formerly of Saginaw. He enjoyed traveling and visiting Mexico, gardening and playing the harmonica and guitar. Survivors include his children, Eva Wheeler of Burt, Alice (Howard) Patterson of Flint, Dave (Mary Rose)...

Donna Bundo

Donna Bundo

Aug 5, 2005

Donna I. Bundo, age 76 of Lupton, passed away August 5, 2005 at her home. She had lived in Lupton since 1992, formerly of Walled Lake. She was a member of the VFW in West Branch, the American Legion in Hale, she volunteered for three years with blood drives in West Branch and was a volunteer at West Branch Regional...

Kurtis G. Jameson-Morrell

Kurtis G. Jameson-Morrell

Aug 5, 2005

Kurtis G. Jameson-Morrell, age 21, of West Branch, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2005. Kurtis had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a 4-H member and he enjoyed football, softball and bowling. He worked for the Sheltrown farm in West Branch. Kurtis is survived by his mother and stepfather, Julie and Jon Morrell and...

Lewis Kelly

Lewis Kelly

Aug 4, 2005

Lewis Kelly, age 81 of Rose City, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kelly had lived in Rose City since 1972, formerly of Ypsilanti. He was an avid hunter and he attended the Rose City-Lupton Senior Citizen Center. Mr. Kelly is survived by his nephews, William (Bonnie) Kelly of North Olmstead, OH,...

Helen J. Reetz

Helen J. Reetz

Jul 31, 2005

Helen J. Reetz, age 66, of Livonia passed away July 31, 2005. She was born February 3, 1939 in West Branch, the daughter of Leo and Ailene (Winters) Meir. Helen is survived by her husband, Gerald of Livonia, daughters, Debra (Dave) Klump, Dawn Hutton, Diana (Cris) Castiglione and 8 grandchildren. Also surviving are her sisters, Marj, Linda, Leona and brothers,...

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