Obituaries

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

Betty Jane Hulbert

Betty Jane Hulbert

September 2, 2013

Betty Jane Hulbert, age 86, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013 at Flint McLaren Hospital. Betty has lived in West Branch since 1983, formerly of Mt. Clemens, MI. She was born to Arnold and Viola Taylor on March 2, 1928 in Detroit, MI. Betty was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church and the Calvary Baptist Church...

Alice Catherine Williams

Alice Catherine Williams

September 2, 2013

Alice Catherine Williams, age 90 of Lupton, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Alice was born July 17, 1923 in Detroit to Lloyd and Margaret Felts. She had lived in Lupton since 1957, formerly of St. Clair Shores. Alice is survived by her husband of 67 years, David Williams of Lupton, her children...

Billie Paulette Sanborn

Billie Paulette Sanborn

August 29, 2013

Billie Paulette Sanborn, age 56, passed away August 29, 2013. Billie has lived in St. Helen since 2010, formerly of Otter Lake, MI. She was born September 3, 1956 to Olen Sr. and Violet “Alice” Cudd in Flint, MI. Billie was a member of St. Helen Community Baptist Church. She enjoyed her dogs, walking, snowmobiling, and spending time with her...

Barbara Ann Green

Barbara Ann Green

August 28, 2013

Barbara A. Green, age 77, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at her home in St. Helen, MI. Barb has lived in St. Helen since 2010, formerly of Monroe, MI. She was born to Sherman and Emma Barker on July 11, 1936 in Hamilton, OH. Barb loved spending time with her family, animals and especially her dog, Gus. Barb is...

Phyllis J. Klauka

Phyllis J. Klauka

August 27, 2013

Phyllis J. Klauka, age 72 of Lupton, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Phyllis was born December 23, 1940 in Otisville to Robert and Thelma (Putman) Nutt. She had lived in Lapeer for most of her life before moving to Lupton. Phyllis is survived by her children Randall (Tammy) Kern of Lapeer, Debra...

Etta Ellen Fezatte

Etta Ellen Fezatte

August 24, 2013

Etta Fezatte, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Etta lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was born to Phillip and Winnifred Potter on April 27, 1924 in Tower, MI. Etta loved sewing, needle point, traveling, race horses, snowmobiling, and was full of life and energy. Etta is...

Patricia L. Bolyard

Patricia L. Bolyard

August 23, 2013

Patricia L. Bolyard, age 92, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 in West Branch. Patricia has lived in West Branch since 1950, formerly of Twining. She was born to George and Elizabeth Henning on September 5, 1920 in Twining, MI. Patricia was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, cooking, crocheting, playing the piano, Detroit Tiger baseball...

Catherine "Mimi" Jennie Jones

Catherine "Mimi" Jennie Jones

August 21, 2013

Catherine “Mimi” Jennie Jones, age 62, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She lived in West Branch for the past 5 years and was previously from Muskegon, MI. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered for Habitat for Humanity. She enjoyed crafts and loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her...

Genevieve M. Kruch

Genevieve M. Kruch

August 20, 2013

Mrs. Genevieve (Zettel) Kruch, 93, of West Branch passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her home surrounded by family. Genevieve is survived by her 8 children: Bob (Mary) Kruch of Williamston, MI; Richard (Joy Warner) Kruch of Denver, CO; Raymond (Debbie) Kruch of Holt, MI; Charles (Sherry) Kruch of Rudyard, MI; Anne (Jay) Slagle of Plymouth, MN; Joseph...

Jack R. Poskitt Jr.

Jack R. Poskitt Jr.

August 19, 2013

Jack R. Poskitt Jr., age 41 of Lupton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at his home. Jack had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He owned and operated Rogers Wood Products in Lupton and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jack is survived by his mother Patricia Rogers of Lupton, his son Mason Poskitt of Rose City and...

Daniel W. Benjamin Sr.

Daniel W. Benjamin Sr.

August 17, 2013

Daniel Wilson Benjamin Sr., age 96, passed away Saturday August 17, 2013. Daniel was born on May 23, 1917 to Daniel Edward Benjamin and Eva Belle Franklin. He lived in Rose City for 63 years and was previously from West Branch. Dan was a master carpenter. He was a member of Holy Family Church, VFW in Rose City; he was...

Robert James Kropp

Robert James Kropp

August 13, 2013

Robert James Kropp, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his home. Bob has lived in West Branch area since 1978 and was previously from Newberry. He was born to Joseph and Mildred Kropp on April 25, 1942 in Newberry, MI. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, outdoors, guitars, and entertaining family and friends. Bob is survived by his...

Thomas E. Evans

Thomas E. Evans

August 6, 2013

Thomas E. Evans, age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Thomas lived in St. Helen since 1994 and was previously from Taylor, MI. He was born to Stephen and Tillie Evans on August 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. Thomas was a member of American Legion, Bowlers Association, and was a Union Steward...

Gloria Rosenzweig

Gloria Rosenzweig

July 31, 2013

Gloria Rosenzweig, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at her home. Gloria lived in West Branch since 2000 and was previously from Bronx, New York. She was born to Sidney and Dinah Goldstein on January 11, 1944 in Bronx, New York. Gloria worked for Ausable Valley Mental Health. She enjoyed people and taking care of them. She enjoyed...

Lorraine D. Ellison

Lorraine D. Ellison

July 25, 2013

Lorraine D. Ellison, 91, passed away July 25, 2013, at Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen, MI; she was born May 5, 1922, in Marquette, MI. Lorraine is survived by her two children and their spouses, Charlotte Greig (James), West Branch, MI, and Robert M. Ellison (Frances), Brooklyn, MI; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister Roseabelle Sikora, Chicago, IL; and sister-in-law...

Margaret "Peggy" Vinskunas

Margaret "Peggy" Vinskunas

July 18, 2013

Margaret “Peggy” Vinskunas of West Branch, MI passed away July 18, 2013. Peggy was a longtime resident of the West Branch. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, West Branch Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Rebekah, DAV, Tolfree Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Bucks & Does C. B. Club, Senior Companion Member, and she received the Jewell of Chivalry from Rebekah’s....

James "Termite" Davidson

James "Termite" Davidson

July 18, 2013

James “Termite” Davidson, age 87, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at his home. Termite has lived in West Branch since 1987 and was previously from Warren, MI. He was born to Robert and Janet (Burt) Davidson on April 5, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. Termite belonged to the American Legion Post #416 and West Branch Eagles. He was retired from...

Constance "Connie" M. Bills

Constance "Connie" M. Bills

July 17, 2013

Constance M. “Connie” Bills, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Connie has lived in Rose City since 1987 and was previously from Pontiac. She was born to Arthur and Alice Boyce on March 9, 1934 in Caro, Michigan. Connie enjoyed playing cards, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles. Connie is survived by...

Lloyd "Red" Powers

Lloyd "Red" Powers

July 16, 2013

Lloyd “Red” Powers, age 75, passed away Tuesday July 16, 2013 at his home. Red lived in Alger since 2000 and was previously from Gibraltar, Michigan. He was born to Joseph and Lilly Mae Powers on March 14, 1938 in LaFollette, Tennessee. Red was a member of the Eagles Club and played banjo in bluegrass bands. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Velvae M Heistand

Velvae M Heistand

July 14, 2013

Velvae Marquerite Heistand, age 89 of Lupton, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 peacefully in her home. She was born June 21, 1924 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of John and Irene Thompson. She was a school teacher for 7 years and retired from the State of Michigan as a Social Worker. Velvae loved spending time with family especially her...