Obituaries

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

William Jacob Bogusz

William Jacob Bogusz

July 25, 2017

William Bogusz, age 78, passed away in his home in West Branch, MI on the morning of Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born on March 23, 1939 and raised in Michigan. Bill moved to California as a young adult, where he chose fields of employment where he could do what he loved – helping other people. Upon retirement, he...

Betty Joan Egan

Betty Joan Egan

July 24, 2017

Betty J. Egan, age 85 of South Branch, MI passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at home. She had lived in South Branch for the past 25+ years, formerly of Saginaw, MI. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Mobridge, South Dakota and moved to Michigan at a young age. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary...

Karen Lee Dillon

Karen Lee Dillon

July 20, 2017

Karen Lee Dillon, age 76, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her loving husband and close friends. She had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Romulus, MI. Karen was born on February 5, 1941 in Sewickley, PA to Norman and Ruth (Cocanour) Morris. On August 20, 1966 she...

George Henry Frailey

George Henry Frailey

July 19, 2017

George H. Frailey, 91, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Fort Worth TX from pneumonia (complicated by renal and congestive heart failure). He was admitted to Weatherford Regional Medical Center on June 21 for fluid build-up, and was moved to ICU on June 28. He died peacefully while his hands were held by his wife Nellie and youngest son James....

Rebecca Lynn Nicol

Rebecca Lynn Nicol

July 18, 2017

Rebecca Lynn Nicol (Painter), age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland, MI. She had lived in Cadillac, MI for the past year, formerly of Rose City and Farwell, MI. Rebecca was born on January 11, 1950 in Saginaw, MI to John “Jack” (Martha) Painter and Amanda (Dorr) Knudsen. She retired in 1992 as...

William Brian Gervais

William Brian Gervais

July 18, 2017

William Brian Gervais, age 62, passed away on July 18, 2017 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He had lived in St. Helen since 2002, formerly of Flint, MI. William was born on September 10, 1954 in Flint to Clayton and Peggy (Robinson) Gervais. He enjoyed music and building guitars. William is survived by his sister, Jackie (Brad) Huff...

James Edgar Martinson

James Edgar Martinson

July 16, 2017

James E Martinson (Jim), 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2017 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw, MI surrounded by his family. Jim was born August 9, 1936, in Detroit MI to John and Imogene Martinson. Jim spent his career working as a hydraulic engineer then as a West Branch, MI business owner. Jim spent his recent years living in...

Anthony James  Brent

Anthony James Brent

July 16, 2017

Anthony James ( Tony) Brent, age 71, passed away on July 16, 2017 at his home in West Branch, MI. Formerly of Royal Oak, MI, he had lived in West Branch for over 17 years. Tony was born on February 3, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Jonathan and Leonora (Neuffer) Brent. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in...

Gerald Edward Buhlman

Gerald Edward Buhlman

July 16, 2017

Gerald Edward Buhlman, 80, of West Branch, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Gerald was also known as “Jerry” or “Todd” and was born in West Branch on March 9, 1937 to Edward and Marie Buhlman. Jerry graduated 8th grade from West Branch to take care of the family farm. He...

Erma Jean Sandlin

Erma Jean Sandlin

July 14, 2017

Erma Jean Sandlin, age 84, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 at her home in West Branch, MI. She had lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly of Ypsilanti, MI. Erma was born on November 27, 1932 in Hazard, KY to Bud and Lora (Maggard) Martin. She was a member of the Moose Lodge in Ypsilanti and enjoyed shopping,...

Jeanette Mary Stancato

Jeanette Mary Stancato

July 11, 2017

Jeanette Mary Stancato, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, MI. She had been a part time and full time resident of Lupton, MI for the past 50 years, formerly of Taylor, MI. Jeanette was born on January 29, 1934 to Leo and Mary Winalis in Detroit, MI. She was a member...

Geraldine Marie Kelsey

Geraldine Marie Kelsey

July 11, 2017

Geraldine (Gerry) M. Kelsey, age 88, of West Branch, MI passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Chester Street Residence in Royal Oak, MI where they cared and loved for her dearly. Geraldine was born June 4, 1929 to Clarence and Caroline (Schaefer) Bragg in Flint, MI. She was married on September 11, 1948 to Floyd E. Kelsey. She was...

Stephanie Lee Rice

Stephanie Lee Rice

July 9, 2017

Stephanie Lee Rice, age 26, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI with her family by her side after a long courageous fight against Lupus. She was born on April 1, 1991 in West Branch, MI to Edward and Christine Rice. Stephanie graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 2009...

Robert Lee Freppel

Robert Lee Freppel

July 9, 2017

Robert Lee Freppel, age 69, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. He had lived in St. Helen since 1984, formerly of Roseville. Robert was born on April 22, 1948 in Detroit, MI to James and Joan (Kuhr) Freppel. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and enjoyed hunting...

Correan Eva Meir

Correan Eva Meir

July 7, 2017

Correan Eva (Clemens) Meir, age 91 of Rose City, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at her home. Correan was born on November 5, 1925 to Clayton and Minnie Clemens in Logan Twp. She has lived in Rose City since 1951, formerly of Prescott. Correan was an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church and C.C.W. for many years. She...

Maxine P. Wilson

Maxine P. Wilson

July 6, 2017

Maxine P. Wilson, age 93, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at her home in St. Helen, MI. She had lived in St. Helen since 1972, formerly of Hazel Park, MI. Maxine was born on March 6, 1924 in Atlanta, MI to William and Albertha (Brown) Thompson. She worked in the factories during WWII and was a member of...

Thelma Maxine Schroder

Thelma Maxine Schroder

July 4, 2017

Thelma Maxine Schroder, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at her home in West Branch, MI. She had lived in West Branch since 1981, formerly of Walled Lake, MI. Thelma was born on December 16, 1928 in Avon Township, MI to Clarence and Veda (Wilkinson) Gill. On January 25, 1947, she married Robert L. Schroder in Pontiac,...

Hildred Louva Moss

Hildred Louva Moss

July 3, 2017

Hildred Louva Moss, 99, passed away on July 3, 2017 at Independence Village, Frankenmuth, MI. She was born on Nov. 10, 1917 and raised in Mayville, Michigan by her parents, Georgia & Harry Lester (editor of the Mayville Monitor). Hildred married her high school sweetheart, Walter C. Moss, who passed away on July 18, 2001, one of nine siblings. She...

Alice May Mccasland

Alice May Mccasland

July 2, 2017

Alice May McCasland, age 82, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at The Horizon in St. Helen, MI. She was born on June 30, 1935 in Pontiac, MI to Hirum and Ida (Aldrich) Scribner. Alice enjoyed playing cards, dominos, and BINGO. She also spent her time crocheting, fishing, going to the casino and running the roads traveling. Alice is...

Ann Marie Boucher

Ann Marie Boucher

June 28, 2017

Ann Marie Boucher, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in West Branch, MI. She was born in Montrose, MI on April 27, 1953 to Lewis and Hazel (Miracle) Graves. She enjoyed doing word searches, coloring, reading, and fishing. Ann’s favorite singer was Elvis Presley. She loved to set outside in the sun and going camping. She...