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Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alan David Galloner
Oct 9, 2022
Alan David Galloner, age 77, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at The Villa at Rose City. He was born on January 8, 1945 in Detroit, MI to Edward and Dorothy (Compue) Galloner.
Alan is survived by his siblings, Barbara (Gerald) Cook and Mark Galloner; several nieces and nephews; and friend, Brenda Peters. He is preceded in death by his...
Floyd Edward Meir
Oct 9, 2022
Floyd Edward Meir, age 66, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 from an ATV accident in St. Helen, MI. He was born on September 17, 1956 in West Branch, MI to Fredrick and Leona (Walters) Meir.
Floyd retired from Gage Well Drilling in St. Helen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Floyd is survived by his sons,...
Nancy C. Wise
Oct 7, 2022
Nancy C. Wise, age 68, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home in St. Helen, MI with her girls by her side. She was born on December 30, 1953 in Pontiac, MI to Walter and Shirley (Byrne) Niedowicz.
Nancy returned to St. Helen in 2006, formerly of Armada. On October 21, 1978, she married the love of her...
Susan L. Bugh
Oct 6, 2022
Susan L. Bugh, age 56, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Medilodge of Sterling. She was born on October 23, 1965 in Tawas City, MI to Roland and Kathleen (Johnstone) Bugh Sr.
Susan is survived by her brother, Roland Bugh Jr.; sister, Sheri Ludington; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
A graveside service...
Lucille Marie Miller
Oct 5, 2022
Lucille Marie Miller, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 22, 1932 in West Branch to Roy and Irene (Meir) Bragg. She lived in West Branch most of her life.
Lucille was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired...
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