Obituaries

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

Merritt "Don" D. Babcock

Merritt "Don" D. Babcock

January 31, 2014

Merritt “Don” Babcock, age 86, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City, MI. Don has lived in West Branch most of his life, formerly of Flint, MI. He was born to Albert and Ella (McCash) Babcock on June 10, 1927 in Marquette, MI. Don was a WWII Veteran and belonged to the Disabled...

Harvey Charles Warle

Harvey Charles Warle

January 29, 2014

Harvey Charles Warle, age 97, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at The Brook in West Branch, MI. Harvey has lived in West Branch since 2010, formerly of Prescott, MI. He was born to John and Inga (Berson) Warle on November 3, 1916 in Flint, Michigan. Harvey married Pearl Rosencrants in 1939; she precedes him in death in 1983. On...

Barbara J. Jenkins

Barbara J. Jenkins

January 27, 2014

Barbara J. Jenkins, age 68, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 in Mesa, Arizona. Barbara lived in St. Helen for most of her life, formerly of Genesee County, and spent her winter months in Apache Junction, AZ. Barbara was born to Angus and Carmen (Barnfield) Franklin on August 13, 1945 in Pontiac, MI. She worked at Ford’s Hardware, now known...

Susan "Chico" A. Peets

Susan "Chico" A. Peets

January 25, 2014

Susan "Chico" Peets, age 50, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. Susan has lived in Rose City since 2010, formerly of West Branch. She was born to Frederico and Angelita Gonzales on April 27, 1963 in Menard, TX. Susan enjoyed working, milking cows, and farming. Susan is survived by her children:...

Albert H. Cornelius

Albert H. Cornelius

January 23, 2014

Mr. Albert “Bert” H. Cornelius went home to his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2014, just 3 days after his 87th birthday. He was born and raised in the Bay City, Michigan area. Bert proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. After he was out of the service he worked as a tool and die maker for...

Pauline Ritter

Pauline Ritter

January 22, 2014

Pauline Ritter, age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Pauline has lived in Gladwin for 20 years, previously from Columbiaville, MI. She was born to Thurman and Loriane Coughlin on July 8, 1941 in Jonesboro, AK. Pauline enjoyed playing bingo at Secord Lake, trips to the casino, poker, slots and crocheting. Pauline...

Marvin "Andy" E. Anderson

Marvin "Andy" E. Anderson

January 19, 2014

Marvin E. “Andy” Anderson, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Andy has lived in West Branch since 1967, formerly of Detroit, MI. He was born to Edward and Marjorie Anderson on September 12, 1931 in Waltz, Michigan. Andy was in the Air Force National Guard and was a Sergeant with the...

Michael "Mikey" S. Briggs

Michael "Mikey" S. Briggs

January 17, 2014

Michael “Mikey” Briggs, Jr., age 21, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. He was born Monday, October 12, 1992 to Michael and Mary (Mitchell) Briggs in Dearborn, MI. Mikey was a member of the IBEW Local 17. His baby and best friend dog Gidget meant the world to him, she was with him and also passed. He enjoyed mud bogging,...

Douglas Charles Hunter

Douglas Charles Hunter

January 9, 2014

Douglas Charles Hunter, age 91, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2014 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Douglas lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Lansing, MI. He was born to Harold and Helen (Paul) Hunter on November 29, 1922 in Lansing, MI. Douglas was a World War II Veteran. Douglas is survived by his sons: David (Judy)...

Andrew Ralph Thompson

Andrew Ralph Thompson

January 4, 2014

Andrew R. Thompson, age 56, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014. Andrew was born in Pontiac, Michigan on Sunday, September 8, 1957 to Willard and Marie Lorraine Thompson. He lived in Gingellville, MI. He enlisted in the US Navy after his high school graduation. After his military career he moved to New Baltimore (Anchor Bay Area), MI until moving to...

Charles M. Schwab

Charles M. Schwab

December 31, 2013

Charles Matthew Schwab, age 86, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Charles has lived in West Branch since 1987, formerly of Detroit, MI. He was born on May 2, 1927 in Turtle Creek, PA. Charles was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW West Branch Post and was on the Sheriff’s Posse for...

Barbara Jean Dombrowski

Barbara Jean Dombrowski

December 30, 2013

Barbara Jean Dombrowski, age 76, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 in Houghton Lake, MI. Barbara had lived in St. Helen since 1979, formerly from Bay City, MI. She was born to Frank and Frieda (Grapentine) Jezak on April 20, 1937 in Bay City, MI. She enjoyed baking, bingo, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her family and granddaughters....

Conrad Francis Nowicki

Conrad Francis Nowicki

December 27, 2013

Conrad Francis Nowicki age 75, of St. Helen passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family with much love and prayers. Conrad was a loving husband, generous and dedicated father, and proud grandfather. He was born January 12, 1938 to Frank and Sadie (Wacholda) Nowicki in Saginaw, MI. He married Kathryn Andrews on November 7,...

Arlene Ann Card

Arlene Ann Card

December 26, 2013

Arlene Ann Card, age 73, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Arlene had lived in South Branch since 1996, formerly of Warren, MI. She was born to James and Eileen Carter on March 28, 1940 in Detroit, MI. Arlene was a member of the Eagles in Hale, MI and enjoyed Indian crafts and watching...

Veronica T. Collin

Veronica T. Collin

December 25, 2013

Veronica T. Collin, age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Veronica has lived in West Branch since 2001, formerly of Hastings, MI. She was born to Anthony and Catherine Macinlewicz on January 14, 1929 in Hamtramck, MI. Veronica enjoyed golfing and spending time with family. Veronica is survived by her husband, William “Bill”...

Leo Gehl

Leo Gehl

December 22, 2013

Leo Gehl of West Branch, age 85, went home to be with his lord on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at McLaren Hospital of Flint. Leo was born in West Branch on November 18, 1928, the son of John E and Grace M Gehl where he lived most of his life. He moved to Flint, MI in 1953 till the day...

Byron "Tom" Bills Sr.

Byron "Tom" Bills Sr.

December 20, 2013

Byron “Tom” Bills went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2013. He was born to Raymond and Lorna Bills January 23rd, 1951 in Wyandotte, Michigan. He married Debbie Orchard May 6th, 1972. They later divorced, but had remained close friends. Tom worked in custodial/maintenance at West Branch/Rose City Schools for many years, K-Mart, and lastly Walmart. He...

Earl E. Benjamin

Earl E. Benjamin

December 19, 2013

Earl E. Benjamin, age 99, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. Earl has lived in West Branch his entire life. He was born to James and Adeline Benjamin on August 3, 1914 in Ogemaw County. Earl was a member of Churchill United Methodist Church, North American Hunter Association and NRA. He...

Robert "Bob" E. Carroll

Robert "Bob" E. Carroll

December 16, 2013

Robert E. Carroll, age 78, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. Bob was born to James and Ruth Carroll on June 11, 1935 in Capac, MI. He was a member of St. Helen Community Baptist Church and American Legion in Detroit, MI. Bob enjoyed golfing, cooking, baking, and baseball. Bob is survived...

Helen C. Toms

Helen C. Toms

December 11, 2013

Helen C. Toms, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Traverse City, MI. Helen has lived in West Branch since 1979, formerly of Berkley, MI. She was born to Andrew and Ethel Andrews on September 11, 1920 in Kemmerer, WY. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Out to Lunch Bunch Quilting Guild. Helen is...