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

Steven G. Leonard

Steven G. Leonard

December 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

December 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.

December 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...

Betty Sue Stevens

Betty Sue Stevens

December 4, 2014

Betty Sue Stevens, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 04, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Betty had lived in the Alger area since 1990, formerly of Taylor, MI. She was born to Forest and Lillian (Hart) Bailey on September 5, 1938 in Ashland, WV. On September 20, 1956, she married Herbert Stevens in Pikeville, KY and this...

Erma R. Miller

Erma R. Miller

December 3, 2014

Erma R. Miller, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in West Branch, MI. She had lived in West Branch since 1937. Erma was born to Floyd and Stella (Brand) Thomas in Hope, MI on January 10, 1919. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Erma taught ceramics for many years and enjoyed doing oil...

James T. Ratliff

James T. Ratliff

December 3, 2014

James T. Ratliff, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in Hale, MI. He has lived in Hale, MI for the past twelve years, formerly from CA. James was born to William and Mary Ratliff in Pontiac, MI on July 25, 1949. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served during Vietnam. James was...

Gerald "Jerry" James Adcock

Gerald "Jerry" James Adcock

December 1, 2014

Gerald James "Jerry" Adcock, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. He had lived in West Branch since 1970, formerly of Kawkawlin, MI. Jerry was born to William and Esther (Wetters) Adcock on June 6, 1941 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of the American Legion, American Legion...

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer

November 30, 2014

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. She had lived in St. Helen since 1974, formerly of Flint, MI. Betty was born to Frank and Dorothy (Miller) Browm in Scottsdale, PA on May 9, 1921. She was a member of the St. Helen Community Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting, writing poetry,...

Kurtice Lee Sargent

Kurtice Lee Sargent

November 29, 2014

Kurtice Lee Sargent, age 54, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. He had lived in St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Flint, MI. Kurt was born to John Sargent and Constance (Bell) LaFara in Flint, MI on August 5, 1960. He was a member of the Eagles of West Branch #3646 where he was a...

Michael Louis Parker Jr.

Michael Louis Parker Jr.

November 27, 2014

Michael Louis Parker Jr., age 33, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in West Branch, MI. He was born to Michael L. Parker Sr. and Cheryl (Hanes) Fransee on October 29, 1981 in West Branch. Mike has lived in West Branch for several years, but grew up in Rose City, MI. He was employed with UPS for 11 years...

Rayanne Nicole Drensky

Rayanne Nicole Drensky

November 26, 2014

Rayanne Nicole Drensky, 29, of West Branch, our brave warrior was called to Heaven on Nov. 26, 2014. Rayanne was born to Bernice and George Drensky of West Branch. Rayanne was a beautiful person that had a one of a kind smile and a contagious laugh. Her compassion allowed her to be a giving, kind, caring and strong person that...

Ronald Lee Newman

Ronald Lee Newman

November 25, 2014

Ronald Lee Newman, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He had lived in West Branch, MI since 1994, formerly of Detroit, MI. Ron was born to Roy and Grace (Merrill) Newman on May 10, 1941 in Detroit. On February 1, 1975, Ron married Sylvia Samide in Detroit. Ron was...

Gary E. Mcdonald

Gary E. Mcdonald

November 21, 2014

Gary Eugene McDonald, age 73, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Ann Arbor, MI to Gerald and Eugenie McDonald. Gary married Ann Marie (Globke) on July 20, 1963 and made their home in West Branch, MI. Gary was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp after an injury. He worked for...

Howard Adolph Wright

Howard Adolph Wright

November 19, 2014

Howard Adolph Wright passed on November 19, 2014 after 88 years of vibrant life in Winter Garden, FL. He served in the Navy in WWII and was a member of the American Legion for over 25 years. Surviving are his wife Merlynn, sister Elaine, children Lynda, Tim, Lyle, Dale (wife Vicky), Tom, Debra, Sherry (husband Joe), Mary (husband Dan) and...

Hazel Gladys Kartes

Hazel Gladys Kartes

November 18, 2014

Hazel (Osbourn) Kartes, age 88, passed away on November 18, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. She was surrounded by her family. Hazel was married for 65 years to the love of her life, John R. Kartes. Hazel is survived by her children: Joyce (Charles) Grezeszak of Lupton and Steven Kartes of West Branch; her grandchildren: Tammy...

Georgina Latter

Georgina Latter

November 18, 2014

Georgina “Georgie” (Manning) Freel, Latter, age 102, died on November 18, 2014 at Harlin Assisted Living in West Branch, MI. She was born on March 6, 1912 to the late George and Louise (Ferns) Manning in Reno Twp., Iosco County, MI. She was united in marriage to Millard “Ted” Freel on July 29, 1933 and he preceded her in death...

Marie Jean Booth

Marie Jean Booth

November 15, 2014

Marie Jean Booth, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Mercy Manor in Grayling, MI. Marie was born in Detroit, MI on February 23, 1927 to Frank Henry and Elizabeth Christina (Sinclair) Bourbeau. She married Foster Fay Oacron Booth on October 19, 1946. They moved to Flint, MI where they raised their family. She worked for General...

Brett Lee Ritter

Brett Lee Ritter

November 15, 2014

Brett Lee Ritter, age 23, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Brett was born to Kevin Lee Ritter and Buffy Jo Chapel in West Branch, MI on March 2, 1991. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 2009 and Kirtland Community College in 2014 as a Certified Master Mechanic. Brett was employed...

Adlean Labuhn Hopkins

Adlean Labuhn Hopkins

November 11, 2014

Adlean LaBuhn Hopkins, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She has lived in West Branch since 1963, formerly of Dearborn, MI. Adlean was born to Joseph and Leona (Smalley) LaBuhn on July 2, 1922 in Bad Axe, MI. She attended nursing school in Detroit and became a registered nurse. Adlean worked...

Deborah Lynn Fisher

Deborah Lynn Fisher

November 10, 2014

Deborah Lynn Fisher, 67 passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at her home in Alger. She had lived in Alger since 1999, formerly of Livonia, MI. Deborah was born to Russell and Dorothy (Mosher) Crevier on June 25, 1947 in Muskegon, MI. She married Ralph Fisher in Flint, MI on February 28, 1970 and had celebrated 44 years of marriage...