Obituaries

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

Donald Keith Brindley

Donald Keith Brindley

March 7, 2014

Donald Keith Brindley of Prescott passed away suddenly at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, MI on March 7th, 2014. Don was born on September 26, 1930 to Louis and Etta Brindley of Hale MI. 

He retired in 1992 from Local 324 Operating Engineers. Don was a pilot who started to fly at the age of 14. He married...

Melvina I. Kline

Melvina I. Kline

March 2, 2014

Melvina Kline, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 in Alger, MI. Melvina has lived in Alger since 1988. She was born to Paul and Lela (Zinninger) Kline in Detroit, MI on October 14, 1926. Melvina enjoyed going to the casino, spending time at the Senior Center where she played the Wii, and had a close relationship with...

John Mrowca Iii

John Mrowca Iii

March 1, 2014

John “Rocco” Mrowca III, age 69, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. John has lived in Lupton since 1995, formerly from Taylor, MI. He was born to John and Stella (Nichols) Mrowca II in Dearborn, MI on February 3, 1945. John was retired from Ford Motor Company, a member of the Hale...

Eldryde Vittitow

Eldryde Vittitow

February 26, 2014

Eldryde (Ellie) Vittitow passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014 at her daughters home in West Branch, after a short battle with cancer. She was a wonderful Wife and Mother, and will be dearly missed. She was born February 9, 1928 in Muskegon, Michigan to James F. Christopherson and Blanche (Allen) Christopherson. On May 9th, 1948 she married Anthony (Andy)...

Marilyn Fay Surbrook

Marilyn Fay Surbrook

February 26, 2014

Marilyn Fay Surbrook, age 88, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI with her loving family by her side. Marilyn was born to Andrew and Hazel (Littlejohns) Nielsen on May 30, 1925 in Saginaw, MI. She has lived in West Branch since 1954, formerly of Bay City, MI. Marilyn married Robert “Bob” Surbrook...

Joseph Samuel Blair Jr.

Joseph Samuel Blair Jr.

February 25, 2014

Joseph Samuel Blair Jr., age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Joseph has lived in Lupton his entire life. He was born to Joseph and Eleanor (Vaughan) Blair Sr., on August 30, 1946 in West Branch, MI. Joseph married Linda Schoener on August 11, 1973 in Dearborn, MI. Joseph was Captain of the Lupton Fire Department for 25 years...

Donald Max Henry Sr.

Donald Max Henry Sr.

February 24, 2014

Donald Max Henry Sr., age 80, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 in Alger, MI. Donald has lived in Alger since 1994, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI. He was born to Henry and Anna (Morris) Henry Jr. on April 3, 1933 in Capac, MI. Donald married Joyce Szczepanski on January 21, 1956 in Warren, MI and just celebrated 58 years...

James Allen Brown

James Allen Brown

February 24, 2014

James Allen Brown, age 30, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 in West Branch, MI. James has lived in West Branch for 15 years, formerly of Cashmere, WA. He was born to Ernest and Juanita (Nettleton) Brown in West Branch, MI on November 17, 1983. James enjoyed computers, playing the guitar, playing basketball, and working out at First Bank...

Sharon Lee Jameson

Sharon Lee Jameson

February 24, 2014

Sharon Lee Jameson, age 69, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Sharon has lived in West Branch her entire life. She was born to Asil and Myrtle (Friend) Thomas on May 10, 1944 in West Branch, MI. Sharon married Bruce Jameson on May 18, 1963 and they just celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2013....

Annette E. Fell

Annette E. Fell

February 21, 2014

Annette E. Fell, age 68, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 in Lupton, MI. Annette has lived in Lupton since 1999, formerly of Taylor, MI. She was born to Valentine and Helen (Fenno) Gieser in Dickinson, ND on February 15, 1946. Annette married Jesse J. Fell Jr. on February 14, 1995 in West Branch, MI. Annette attended Holy Family Catholic...

Gerald "Jerry" Leslie Adair

Gerald "Jerry" Leslie Adair

February 20, 2014

Gerald “Jerry” Leslie Adair, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 in Gladwin, MI. Jerry, formerly of Holly, MI, lived in the West Branch area since 1990. He was born to Oliver and Ruth (Stewart) Adair in Goodrich, MI on February 4, 1952. Jerry was formerly a member of the North Oakland County Fire Authority for 18 years and...

Virgil Gene Green

Virgil Gene Green

February 16, 2014

Virgil Gene Green, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. He was a resident of St. Helen, MI. Virgil was born to Charles and Katie (Clark) Green on March 1, 1929 in Green Bay, WI. Virgil is survived by his children: Michael (Sue Schester) Green of Fenton, MI, Vickie (Richard) Hearns...

Lorna Marie Bernard

Lorna Marie Bernard

February 14, 2014

Lorna Marie Bernard, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 at her home. Lorna was born March 3, 1931 in Lincoln Twp., MI to Homer and Wanda (Reeves) Barkley. She and Mike J. Bernard were married on June 15, 1953 and settled in Detroit to raise their four children. After retiring, the couple moved to West...

Richard "Dick" Leonard Coghill

Richard "Dick" Leonard Coghill

February 12, 2014

Richard Dick Leonard Coghill, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Richard has lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Detroit, MI. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, being outdoors, and was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen, MI. Richard is survived by his special friend:...

Doreen Margie Johnson

Doreen Margie Johnson

February 10, 2014

Doreen Margie Johnson, age 84, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Doreen has lived in Lupton since 2008, formerly of Shelbyville, MI. She was born to Clifford and Ruth (Doxey) Pike on June 6, 1929 in Shelbyville, MI. Doreen married Charles “OJ” Johnson on October 21, 1953 and they just celebrated 60 years of...

Paul Richard Pushee

Paul Richard Pushee

February 8, 2014

Paul Richard Pushee, age 96 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, February 08, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Paul was born July 24, 1917 in Leesburg, Ohio, the son of Walter and Margaret Pushee. Paul had lived in West Branch since 2001, formerly of Dearborn Heights. He was an Architect in the Masonic Lodge in Dearborn. Paul...

Colleen Marie Martray

Colleen Marie Martray

February 7, 2014

Colleen Marie Martray, age 51, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Colleen was born on September 16, 1962 to Albert and Margaret (Thomas) Paille in Roseville, MI. She was a loving mother and wife, devoted friend and touched many lives. She always had room in her heart and her home, and she will be dearly...

Eleanor Marie Mannarino

Eleanor Marie Mannarino

February 4, 2014

Eleanor Marie Mannarino of West Branch took her place in the Heavens, Tuesday February 4th, 2014. She is preceeded in death by both of her parents, the father of her 3 children Jerry Bezemek, and her beloved grandson, Jacob Joseph Payne. Ellie leaves behind a brother, Joseph Mannarino his wife Kathy & their 2 children, Chrissy & Joey. A Son...

Cherilyn Rae Fay

Cherilyn Rae Fay

February 2, 2014

Cherilyn Rae Fay, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Cherilyn has lived in St. Helen since 1983, formerly from Flint, MI. She was born on September 19, 1943 to Dale and Nina (Redburn) Simon in Flint, MI. She enjoyed playing Bingo, going on casino trips, deer hunting, spending time...

Bruce Robert Amburgey

Bruce Robert Amburgey

February 1, 2014

Bruce Robert Amburgey, age 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2014 with his wife and all of his children at his side at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Bruce has lived in Roscommon since 1996, formerly of Lansing, MI. He was born on October 22, 1955 to Herman and Elizabeth (Brock) Amburgey in Chicago, IL. He...