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

Christopher John Reid

Christopher John Reid

Nov 19, 2022

Christopher John Reid, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Traverse City, MI. He was born on September 28, 1972, in Traverse City, MI to Robert Reid and Kelli Nash. Christopher lived in Traverse City for the past 12 years formerly of the Lupton and Rose City areas.

He attended Ogemaw Heights High School and previously worked...

Robert Lee Seveney

Robert Lee Seveney

Nov 19, 2022

Robert Lee Seveney, age 81, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home in West Branch surrounded by his family. Robert was born on Monday, October 6, 1941, in Pontiac, MI to Melvin and Mary (Cooney) Senevey.

He has lived in the West Branch/Roscommon area for 21 years previously of Goodrich/Ortonville area.

On July 17, 1965, he married Vicki Frack in...

Kathryn Louise Lawrence

Kathryn Louise Lawrence

Nov 15, 2022

Kathryn Louise Lawrence, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at her home in West Branch, MI. She was born on November 15, 1938, in Saginaw, MI to Bradley and Caroline (Walton) Wellemeyer.

Kathy lived in West Branch since 1972, formerly of Harbor Springs, MI. She graduated from Vassar High School in 1956 and...

Russell Dean Schubert

Russell Dean Schubert

Nov 14, 2022

Russell Dean Schubert, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2022, at Gross Assisted Living in Clio, MI. He was born on May 4, 1935, in West Branch, MI to Russell and Gertrude (Lehman) Schubert.

Dean married Shirley Prevo in West Branch on June 23, 1956. He worked at General Motors Service Parts for 36 years. He loved hunting...

Jean Ann Wangler

Jean Ann Wangler

Nov 11, 2022

Jean Ann Wangler, age 72 of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022, at her home. Jean was born on November 9, 1950, to Reinze and Miriam Rosebrugh in West Branch. She married Paul Michael Wangler on January 31, 1970, in West Branch. Jean has lived in West Branch her whole life.

Jean was a devoted mother, wife, and grandma...

George William Frahm Jr.

George William Frahm Jr.

Nov 11, 2022

George William Frahm Jr, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 11, 2022, at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on October 26, 1924, in Detroit, MI to George and Teresa (Orth) Frahm.

He served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946. He enjoyed playing euchre and going on road trips.

George is survived by his...

Angel Lynn Kapanka

Angel Lynn Kapanka

Nov 9, 2022

Angel Lynn Kapanka was stillborn on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch.

She was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in the hearts of her loved ones. There is comfort knowing Angel is now watching over us from heaven.

Angel is survived by her parents Brian and Eden Kapanka of Mio, MI; brothers Danny, Deegan,...

Barry Scott Stutesman

Barry Scott Stutesman

Nov 9, 2022

Barry Scott Stutesman, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland, MI. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Flint, MI to Virgil and Shirley (Popps) Stutesman.

Barry lived in Prescott, MI for over 36 years formerly of Fairview, MI. He married Rhonda Price on April 11, 1987.

Barry graduated from Fairview High School in...

Bertha Jane Gibbs

Bertha Jane Gibbs

Nov 8, 2022

Bertha Jane Gibbs, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at The Villa at West Branch. She was born on April 15, 1939, in Royalton, KY to Tobe and Phinettia (Allen) Patrick.

Bertha lived in Alger, MI for 22 years formerly of Livonia, MI. She married Stuart Gibbs in Detroit, MI on May 24, 1969.

She enjoyed reading, collecting...

Nickolas Petrik

Nickolas Petrik

Nov 6, 2022

Nickolas Petrik, age 80, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at his home in West Branch, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Ruma, Yugoslavia to Paul and Teresia (Habenchus) Petrik.

Nick lived in West Branch since 1993 formerly of Detroit, MI.

Nick served in the United States Army from 1962-1964 stationed in Korea. He...

Duane Edward Loomis

Duane Edward Loomis

Nov 6, 2022

Duane Edward Loomis, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home in West Twin Lake with his loving wife and daughters by his side.

Duane was born on June 23, 1932, on the Farrand Farm in Iosco County, MI to Darwin St. Clair and Lillian Marie (Farrand) Loomis.

He grew up on Henderson Lake and graduated from West...

Virginia M. Linsenman

Virginia M. Linsenman

Nov 5, 2022

Virginia M. Linsenman, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1929, in Flint, MI to William and Margaret (Leachmann) Meuhlen.

Virginia was united in marriage to Robert Linsenman on May 3, 1952, at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Flint. She moved...

William Howard Wilkins

William Howard Wilkins

Nov 2, 2022

William “Bill” Howard Wilkins, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the age of 67 at his home in West Branch, MI. He was born on October 17, 1955 in Saginaw, MI to Howard and Donna (Brown) Wilkins.

Bill was the first of four sons born to Howard and Donna. He graduated from Whittemore Prescott High School in 1973 and...

Randall John Robare

Randall John Robare

Nov 1, 2022

Randall John Robare, “RJ”, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was 74. He died peacefully at home, with his only son (aka the Golden child) by his side. RJ spent his final days how he liked to live — flirting with his nurses and yelling at the Chicago Bears on TV.

Per usual, the Bears suffered another Sunday night loss...

Cynthia Doreen Jones

Cynthia Doreen Jones

Oct 27, 2022

Cynthia Doreen Jones, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at her home in West Branch, MI. She was born on May 26, 1949, in Pontiac, MI to R.D. and Florence (Chamberlain) Kelley.

Cindy lived in West Branch for the past 22 years, formerly of Clarkston, MI. She enjoyed camping, reading, baking, cooking, NASCAR Jeff Gordon, and spending time...

Luke Russell Kartes

Luke Russell Kartes

Oct 23, 2022

Luke Russell Kartes, age 17, passed away unexpectedly in an ATV accident on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in West Branch, MI. He was born on August 3, 2005, in Rockford, IL to Scott and Joanna (Pugh) Kartes.

Luke was a junior at Ogemaw Heights High School. He was involved in Ogemaw Angelfish at a young age and swam on the OHHS...

Richard Sidney Downing

Richard Sidney Downing

Oct 14, 2022

Richard “Dick” Sidney Downing, age 87, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at his home in West Branch, MI with his loving wife by his side. He was born on June 11, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Ernest and Mary (Harlow) Downing.

Dick lived in West Branch for 8 years formerly of Rose City, MI. He married Phyllis Castiglione in...

Rita Irma Meta O'Grady

Rita Irma Meta O'Grady

Oct 11, 2022

Rita Irma Meta (Roehn) O’Grady, age 73, of West Branch, died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born in West Germany on June 15, 1949.

She loved to read, cook, and was an avid Detroit Tigers baseball fan. She had many friends, including other Tigers fans on Facebook, and was beloved by former colleagues.

Rita is survived by daughters, Katja (Michael)...

Crystal Lilyann Beaston

Crystal Lilyann Beaston

Oct 10, 2022

Crystal LilyAnn Beaston, age 24, passed away unexpectedly in an accident in Bay County, MI on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1997 in Portland, OR to Everett Beaston and Shasta (Lodholz) Stewart. She lived in Michigan since 2008.

Crystal was a fighter and a resilient, strong woman. She suffered a motor vehicle accident about 5 years...

Barbara Ann Banfield

Barbara Ann Banfield

Oct 9, 2022

Barbara Ann Banfield, age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at her home in St. Helen, MI surrounded by her family. She was born on July 11, 1943 in Detroit, MI to Orville and Rena (Tapling) Patton.

Barbara was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She was kind, generous and thoughtful. She was an excellent baker. Her...

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