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Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
Gerald H. Lauria
March 28, 2003
Mr. Lauria, age 66, died at his home. He was a residence of Lupton since 1987, formerly of West Branch. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Lauria is survived by his step-children, Ralph (Karen) Carlson of Bay City, Rhonda (Ronald) McClure of Lansing, Tammy (Wayne) Harding of Akron, Michigan, Jesse...
Bernadine Burde
March 26, 2003
Bernadine Burde, age 86, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Burde was a resident of the Gladwin area since 2002 formerly of Lake Orion where she was a member at St. Joseph Catholic church, of Lake Orion. Mrs. Burde and her husband, now deceased, were the owners of Burde Variety Store in Lake...
Francis Lee Brown
March 25, 2003
Francis Lee Brown, age 83, passed away Thursday March 25, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Brown has lived in Mio for 38 years previously of Union City and Irving, Texas. He served in the US Air Force during WWII as a fighter pilot and Navigator. Mr. Brown has two children Janice and Richard (Bishop)...
Hopearelene Pratt
March 24, 2003
Mrs. Pratt, age 74, of Lupton, formerly of Ortonville, passed away at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Lupton. Mrs. Pratt is survived by her children, William (Sherry) Pratt of Traverse City, Peggy Pratt of Clarkston, Sandra (Matthew)Barber of Lupton, a brother, Stephen Yarian of California, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren....
Joan M. Dupras
March 20, 2003
Joan M. Dupras, age 67, passed away Thursday, March 20,2003 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She as been a resident of Roscommon since 1949 where she moved from her home town of Flint, Michigan. She is survived by her husband John Dupras of Roscommon; Son John (Mindy) Dupras Jr. of Grant, MI; Daughter Debra...
Judith Ann Ellis
March 19, 2003
Judith Ann Ellis, age 63, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Ms. Ellis had lived in Bradenton, Florida since 1987 formerly of St Helen. Ms. Ellis is survived by her 4 children Robert G (Darcia) Elis of Missouri; Randy D. (Ruth) Ellis of Hastings, MI; Michael D. (Donna) Ellis of Brandenton, Fl.; Thomas...
Guila J. Merkiel
March 17, 2003
Mrs. Merkiel, age 77, passed away at her home on Monday. She had lived in Lupton since 1941, formerly of St. Helen. She was an active life member in both the American Legion Post and the VFW of St Helen. She was also active in and loved to play Bingo. Guila has been suffering with cancer for the past 3...
Marie Lila Bennett
March 16, 2003
Mrs. Bennett, age 89, passed away at her home. She had lived in West Branch since 1938, formerly of Dearborn. She owned and operated Bennett's Party Store for 15 years at the corner of M-30 and Greenwood Road. She was a member of the Ogemaw County Bowling Hall of Fame. She is survived by her children, John Bennett of West...
Jewel Tobias
March 13, 2003
Mrs. Tobias, age 82, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center . She had lived in the West Branch area since 1941 formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by 3 sons, Paul Tobias of San Francisco, CA., Melissa (Tony) DeBella and Donald (Donna) Tobias both of Atwater, CA. Also surviving are two grandsons, Anthony Debella 7 years old,...
Marjorie J. (Kingen) Hennen
March 12, 2003
Mrs. Hennen, age 86, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, the Michigan Farm Bureau, a Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary Member and a Hospice of Helping Hands volunteer. Mrs. Hennen is survived by her...
Stanley Kuciemba
March 10, 2003
Mr. Kuciemba passed away at Bortz Health Care Center in Rose City. A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday March 12, 2003 at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch. Rev. Mark Miller officiated.
Willard W. Jollineau
March 3, 2003
Mr. Jollineau, age 80 passed away at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1976, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie. He enjoyed hunting. Mr. Jollineau is survived by his wife Dorothy (Ellis) Jollineau of Rose City, sons, Steven Jollineau of Battle Creek and Paul (Luann) Jollineau of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA., grandchildren--Steven Jollineau Jr., Jenifer Kocis, Lane Jollineau...
Genevieve A. Dingess
March 3, 2003
Mrs. Dingess, age 75 passed away at Oakwood South Shore Hospital in Trenton. She had lived in Centerline since 2001, formerly of West Branch. Mrs. Dingess is survived by her children--Beverly (Keith) Denham of Warren, Melvin Dingess of Taylor and Gloria Scott of Southgate. 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers Floyd Kaiser and William Kaiser and...
Ilene M. Schofield
March 3, 2003
Mrs. Schofield, age 51, passed away at her home. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 9 years, formerly of West Bloomfield Township. Mrs. Schofield is survived by her husband, Roland Schofield of St. Helen, children--Christopher, Daniel and Amanda Schofield all of St. Helen, her father Edward Borycz of West Bloomfield Township, brothers--Eddie (Jeanett) Borycz of Moline, IL.,Myron...
Ralph R. Steckling
March 2, 2003
Mr. Steckling, age 73, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in St. Helen for all of his life. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and he served in the 101st Airborne Division. Mr. Steckling is survived by his wife, Phyllis Steckling of St. Helen, children--Dawn Steckling of St. Helen and Kevin...
Oscar W. Arntz
March 1, 2003
Mr. Arntz, age 73 of Rose City passed away at his home. Mr. Arntz was born June 2, 1929 in Rose City, Michigan. He married Deda Teeples on July 24, 1954 in West Branch. They lived in Flint for 34 years before moving back to Rose City. Mr. Arntz served in the Korean Was and worked at Buick Motors in...
Marlin D. Themm
February 27, 2003
Mr. Themm died at his home. He has lived in the Gladwin area since 1991 moving from Hartland. Mr. Themm was past president of the Livingston Gun Club. He retired from G.M. in 1991 after 30 years of service. Mr. Themm is survived by his wife, Doris J. (Queen) who he married on Oct. 27, 1956 in Fenton, MI. Also...
Leelin C. Teeple
February 26, 2003
Graveside Services will be held on Friday February 28, 2003, 3:00 P.M. at Edwards Township Cemetery. Rev. Dan Stoneback will officiate. Survivors include his brother Charles Teeple of Saginaw.
Geneva M. Sarros
February 22, 2003
Mrs. Sarros passed away at her home. She had lived in West Branch since 1928. She and her husband owned and operated the Model Restaurant from 1928 to 1964. She taught school for 3 years in Ogemaw County and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Sarros is survived by her daughter...
Junior "Curly" Powers
February 22, 2003
Mr. Powers passed away at his home. He was born in Lexington, MI. to Frank and Minnie Powers. He graduated from Saginaw High School in 1946. He was employed by Morley Bros. for 25 years, then was the Assistant Chief of Buena Vista Fire Dept. for 15 years, retiring in 1985 and moving to Alger. Mr. Powers is survived by...
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