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

Gerald Edward Reetz

Gerald Edward Reetz

Jan 8, 2015

Jerry was 76 years of age at the time of his death. He is the beloved husband of the late Helen. Jerry is the loving father of Debbie (David) Klump, Dawn (Brett) Price, and Diane (Cris) Castiglione; and the adored grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 7. Because Jerry and Helen both hailed from West Branch and still have...

Thomas L. Veyont

Thomas L. Veyont

Jan 8, 2015

Thomas L. Veyont, age 79, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. He was born to Henry and Erma (Coke) Veyont in Saginaw, MI on October 21, 1935. Thomas served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Michigan Memorial Park in...

Hazel E. Needham

Hazel E. Needham

Jan 3, 2015

Hazel E. Needham, age 97, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Bortz Nursing Home in West Branch, MI. She was born to Gustav and Elizabeth Fach in Rose City, MI on May 4, 1917. Hazel lived in the Rose City - West Branch area her whole life. She operated Needham’s Barber Shop in West Branch for more than...

Lee Leon Laux

Lee Leon Laux

Jan 3, 2015

Lee Leon Laux, age 73, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on April 4, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to Leonard Laux and Rose Aho Danko. On June 18, 1981, he married Linda Tyson in Roscommon, MI. Lee has lived in St. Helen since 1977, formerly of Cleveland, OH. In...

Robert  Henry Runge

Robert Henry Runge

Dec 31, 2014

Robert Henry Runge, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, MI. He was born to Arthur and Ruth Runge in Detroit, MI on July 19, 1929. Robert had lived in West Branch, MI since 1991, formerly of Taylor, MI. He was a 60 year member of I.B.E.W. Local #58 and was a Veteran...

Myron A. Budnik

Myron A. Budnik

Dec 31, 2014

Myron A. Budnik, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. He was born to Marion and Anna Budnik in Dearborn, MI on November 30, 1938. Myron has lived in St. Helen since 1997, formerly of Romulus, MI. On December 9, 1961, Myron married Sandra Aikens in Inkster, MI. He enjoyed...

Marjorie Jean Warle

Marjorie Jean Warle

Dec 30, 2014

Marjorie Warle, age 91, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at The Brook in West Branch, MI. Marjorie has lived in West Branch since 2010, formerly of Prescott, MI. She was born to Edward and Hannah Lewis on July 19, 1923 in Ashland, WI. On September 14, 1985, she married Harvey Warle at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI....

Alix A. Hazard

Alix A. Hazard

Dec 29, 2014

Alix Hazard, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Standish, MI. She was born to Knud and Anna (Lewis) Martinsen in Detroit, MI on February 2, 1937. Alix has lived in Lupton since 1998, formerly of Standish. Alix is survived by her children: Michael (Cynthia) Hazard of Lupton, MI, Steven (Windy) Hazard of...

Arlington "Bud" L. Culver

Arlington "Bud" L. Culver

Dec 29, 2014

Arlington L. “Bud” Culver, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He was born to Grant and Blanche Culver on October 9, 1927 in Edmore, MI. Bud was a retiree from Ford Motor Company. He loved driving around in his golf cart and visiting his neighbors. Bud is survived by his children:...

Deborah J.  Searles

Deborah J. Searles

Dec 27, 2014

Deborah J. Searles, age 64, passed away at her home in West Branch surrounded by her family. Deb was born in St. Johns, MI to George and Barbara (Strang) Powell on November, 30, 1950. She married Thomas Searles on August 28, 1971. She was a school aide for many years and adored her grandchildren. She will be missed by all...

Lawrence Saunders Robinson

Lawrence Saunders Robinson

Dec 27, 2014

Lawrence Saunders Robinson, age 67, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at his home in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born to John and Pauline (Meola) Robinson in Detroit, MI on December 2, 1947. Larry has lived in the West Branch area for the last 35 years, formerly of Clarkston, MI. He was a...

Phyllis F. Gratton

Phyllis F. Gratton

Dec 26, 2014

Phyllis F. Gratton, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at home in West Branch, MI. She was born to Julius and Stella (Frantz) Rapp in Detroit, MI on November 30, 1928. Phyllis had lived in West Branch since 1983, formerly of East Pointe, MI. She was a member at the West Branch Senior Center, St. Joseph Catholic...

Crystal M. Thorson

Crystal M. Thorson

Dec 26, 2014

Crystal M. Thorson, age 97, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. She was born to Tollef and Clara Skarsgard on November 27, 1917 in Makoti, ND. Crystal had lived in West Branch for the past 40 years, formerly of Detroit, MI. She was a member at St. John Lutheran Church and...

Emily Bernice Wangler

Emily Bernice Wangler

Dec 26, 2014

Emily Bernice Wangler, age 65, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 in Prescott, MI with her loving family by her side. She was born to Bruce and Mary Lou (Creegan) Gordon in Detroit, MI on November 9, 1949. Emily had lived in Prescott, MI for the past 45 years, formerly of Garden City, MI. She worked as an RN...

Wilma Jean Diffin

Wilma Jean Diffin

Dec 25, 2014

Wilma Jean Diffin, age 63, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014 in Alger, MI with her loving family by her side. She was born to William and Alice (Rosenthal) VanSickle on March 14, 1951 in West Branch, MI. Wilma had lived in the Alger/West Branch area for her entire life. She was employed at K-Mart for over 25 years...

Lucille B. Willett

Lucille B. Willett

Dec 22, 2014

Lucille B. Willett, age 87, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. Lucy was born to Wallace and Mary Leight in Ann Arbor, MI on October 31, 1927. She had lived in Lupton since 1980, formerly of Garden City, MI. Lucy enjoyed reading and loved to play Bingo. She would play any...

Melbourne Edward Matthews

Melbourne Edward Matthews

Dec 20, 2014

Melbourne Edward Matthews age 80, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Hospital in Saginaw. Melbourne was born December 29, 1933 in West Branch, the son of Herbert and Lovina Matthews. He married Peggy Marie Arrington on July 23, 1960 at Charlotte Court House, VA. Melbourne had lived in West Branch all his...

Steven G. Leonard

Steven G. Leonard

Dec 17, 2014

Steven G. Leonard, age 67, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2014 in Rose City, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on February 1, 1947 to Robert and Marie Leonard in Lansing, MI. Steve married Deborah M. Chaffee on February 24, 1968 in St. Johns, MI. He served in the Army from 1968-1969 during Vietnam. Steve was an...

Georgina Elaine Ehinger

Georgina Elaine Ehinger

Dec 16, 2014

Georgina Elaine Ehinger, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in West Branch, MI. She was born to Clarence and Alvena Fournier in Ogemaw County, MI on August 9, 1926. On June 28, 1947 she married August E. Ehinger at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Georgina enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family especially her...

Vernon "Vernie" Bernard Wangler Jr.

Vernon "Vernie" Bernard Wangler Jr.

Dec 10, 2014

Vernon “Vernie” Bernard Wangler Jr., age 51, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Lupton, MI. He had lived in West Branch, MI his entire life. Vernie was born to Vernon and Dolores (Illig) Wangler Sr. in West Branch on May 28, 1963. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #2022, the...

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