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

Ezra "Wally" Kreh

Ezra "Wally" Kreh

August 26, 2014

Ezra “Wally” Kreh, age 64, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Wally has lived in West Branch since 1999, formerly of Clio, MI. He was born to Walter and Kathryn (Straley) Kreh in Flint, MI on October 21, 1949. Wally married Brenda Reynolds on February 18, 1977 in Grand Blanc, MI. Wally was a...

Adrian J. Dantzer

Adrian J. Dantzer

August 25, 2014

Adrian James Dantzer, age 89, passed away Monday August 25, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Adrian had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was born to Adrian and Mary (Moore) Dantzer on November 1, 1924 in Berkley, MI. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW, Past President of Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus Council...

Geraldine Margaret Hotham

Geraldine Margaret Hotham

August 25, 2014

Geraldine Margaret Hotham, age 55, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Geraldine has lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was born to James and Joan (Jager) Connolly in Milwaukee, WI on February 28, 1959. Geraldine enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, sewing and taking care of her family. Geraldine is survived by her...

Charles Michael Maciejewski

Charles Michael Maciejewski

August 21, 2014

Charles Michael Maciejewski, age 72, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Chuck has lived in St. Helen since 2007, formerly of Troy, MI. He was born to Hilary and Jennie (Wroczynski) Maciejewski on October 31, 1941 in Hamtramck, MI. Chuck was known for being a good handyman. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Agnes...

Donald Lewis Steelman

Donald Lewis Steelman

August 21, 2014

Donald Lewis Steelman, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Donald has lived in West Branch all of his life. He was born to Delbert and Cecilia (Mason) Steelman on July 25, 1944 in West Branch, MI. Donald enjoyed hunting and fishing, flying model airplanes, attending airshows, motorcycles and hot rods, and loved spending...

Lillie Fern Vanuden

Lillie Fern Vanuden

August 17, 2014

Lillie Fern VanUden, age 91, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Lillie was born May 29, 1923 in Oscoda Township as the fourth child to Edward and Grace Roe. Lillie married Allan Harrington and together they raised six children and were blessed with a whole parcel of grandchildren and great, and great...

Richard "Dick" F. Rice

Richard "Dick" F. Rice

August 16, 2014

Richard F. “Dick” Rice (aka Mr. Terrible) of Lupton, MI passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the age of 81. He was born on May 18, 1933 in Royal Oak, MI to Herbert and Josephine (O’Rourk) Rice. Dick enjoyed farming, fixing cars and helping people. Dick is survived by his wife, Fran Rice of Lupton, MI; children: Richard A....

Terrie Lee Selinski

Terrie Lee Selinski

August 16, 2014

Terrie Lee Selinski, age 41, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Wisconsin. Terrie has lived in Clinton Township since 2004, formerly of West Branch, MI. She was born to Douglas Beeman and Betty (Wyckoff) Lassiter on November 23, 1972 in West Branch, MI. Terrie lived for the time when she could come up north on the weekends...

Robert Charles Rau

Robert Charles Rau

August 16, 2014

Robert C. Rau, age 89, passed away quietly at his home on Saturday, August 16, 2014 with his family near. He was born May 30, 1925 in Horton Township the second oldest child of William and Esther (Bragg) Rau and resided his whole life in Ogemaw County. He graduated from St. Joseph High School and completed an agriculture course at...

Richard "Dick" A. Wood

Richard "Dick" A. Wood

August 10, 2014

Richard Allen “Dick” Wood, age 69, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in St. Helen, MI at home with his loving family by his side. Dick has lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Warren, MI. He was born to Grover and Vertie (Box) Wood in Fayette, AL on May 13, 1945. Dick married Connie Webster on August...

Betty Jane Richardson

Betty Jane Richardson

August 2, 2014

Betty Jane Benjamin Richardson went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the Bortz Health Care Facility in West Branch on August 2, 2014. Betty Jane Benjamin was born August 17, 1922 in Bay City, Michigan to Daniel Edward and Eva Franklin Benjamin. She was the youngest of their children. Her parents and siblings moved to Rose City...

William "Bill" Boden

William "Bill" Boden

July 30, 2014

Bill Boden October 27, 1950July 30, 2014 Memorial Service: Thursday, August 7, 2014 1:00 PM Steuernol McLaren Funeral Home 109 E. Houghton Ave. West Branch, MI 48661 Visitation: Thursday, August 7, 2014 11-1 PMSteuernol McLaren Funeral Home109 E. Houghton Ave. West Branch, MI 48661In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.Luncheon: Ogemaw Township Hall 1990...

Julia Frances Bonadona

Julia Frances Bonadona

July 29, 2014

Julia Frances Bonadona, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Alger, MI. Julia has lived in Chicago, IL since 1984, formerly of MI. She was born to Peter and Eleanor (Chapo) Avram on January 25, 1938 in Detroit, MI. Julia married John Bonadona on March 21, 1992 in Chicago, IL. Julia was the President of Resurrection Medical...

David Miller Williams

David Miller Williams

July 25, 2014

David M. Williams, age 92, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. David has lived in Lupton, MI since 1957, formerly of St. Clair Shores. He was born to William and Yorna (Werner) Williams on August 2, 1921 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI. David was a member of the VFW and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. He...

Vernon David Samp

Vernon David Samp

July 23, 2014

Vernon David Samp, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center, in West Branch. Vernon has lived in West Branch since 1991 previously of Detroit. He was born to James and Julia (Mishak) Samp in Detroit, Michigan on November 10, 1938. Vernon was a Police Officer in Detroit for 31 years, a volunteer...

Harold "Bj" G. Stephens Jr.

Harold "Bj" G. Stephens Jr.

July 23, 2014

Harold G. “BJ” Stephens Jr, age 44, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit, MI. BJ has lived in Detroit since 2011, previously of Alger, MI. He was born to Harold Glendon Carl Stephens Sr. and Phyllis (Stein) Frederick on July 29, 1969 in Saginaw, MI. BJ enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his...

Richard "Dick" D. Adkins

Richard "Dick" D. Adkins

July 23, 2014

Richard D. “Dick” Adkins, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at home with his “Honey Bunny” by his side along with daughter, eldest granddaughter, and other family members. Dick has lived in West Branch since 1996, formerly of Williamston, MI. He was an avid college sports fan, golfer, and all around handy man, never getting all chores...

Lewis "Louie" Junior Vanmeter

Lewis "Louie" Junior Vanmeter

July 10, 2014

Lewis “Louie” Junior VanMeter, age 71, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, MI. Louie has lived in St. Helen since 1960, formerly of Flint, MI. He was born to Lewis and Helen (Cheadle) VanMeter in Logan, OH on July 17, 1942. Louie married Beverly Jean on March 19, 1980 in Minnesota. Louie was...

Jerry Mynarcik

Jerry Mynarcik

July 10, 2014

Jerry Mynarcik, age 93, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Jerry has lived in St. Helen since 1971, formerly of Chesaning, MI. He was born on April 7, 1921 to John and Frances (Hudec) Mynarcik in Holland, TX. Jerry married Betty Small in Grayling, MI on February 2, 1956. He served in the United States...

Robert Grenier Ballard

Robert Grenier Ballard

July 8, 2014

Robert Grenier Ballard, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. Robert has lived in West Branch since 2012, formerly of Mio and the Detroit Area. He was born to Albert and Fern (Grenier) Ballard on May 20, 1922 in Selkirk, MI. Robert was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge...