Obituaries

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

William & Barbara Oakes

William & Barbara Oakes

July 7, 2013

William Henry Oakes, 82 and Barbara Ina (Dow) Oakes, 75, of West Branch, were called home to their Lord Sunday, July 7th, 2013. Barbara was born June 17, 1938 in East Jordan to Elgie and Ina (Hutton) Dow. She is survived by her two sisters Marietta (Bill) Kusey of Mio and Shirley (Walter, deceased) Drouse of Standish. Bill was born...

Donna G Neubecker-Rau

Donna G Neubecker-Rau

July 5, 2013

Donna Glee Sutton Neubecker-Rau passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She has gone home to reunite with all her family who have gone before her. We will all meet again someday. Donna lived in West Branch her...

Barbara M Bove

Barbara M Bove

July 3, 2013

Barbara M. Bove, age 78 of Prescott, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at her home. Beloved wife of Jim Bove and dear sister of Ronald Yelenik. Barbara was born on February 3, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to Louis and Elizabeth Yelenik, her adoring parents. She was a good and kind person. She was a lover of animals and...

Larry Richard Saddler

Larry Richard Saddler

June 28, 2013

Larry R. Saddler, age 66 of Gladwin, passed away suddenly Friday, June 28, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Larry was born July 17, 1946 in Pontiac, the son of Richard and Lillian Saddler. He had lived in Gladwin since 1985, formerly of Pontiac. Larry was a member of Oak Grove Log Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping....

Dorothy R. Rooks

Dorothy R. Rooks

June 27, 2013

Dorothy R. Rooks, age 72 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday June 27, 2013 at her home. Dorothy had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Westland. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Wildwood Wheelers, Chapter 23, Good Sam. She loved camping, bus trips and going to the casino. Dorothy is survived by...

Patricia A. Clayton

Patricia A. Clayton

June 27, 2013

Patricia A. Clayton, age 65, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 at her home. Pat lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was born to Archie and Velma Howell on March 3, 1948 in Garden City, Michigan. Pat was a member of the First United Methodist Church of West Branch and she enjoyed sewing, crafting, camping and...

Robin A. Sheltrown

Robin A. Sheltrown

June 27, 2013

Robin Andrea Sheltrown,(54) beloved daughter of Ed and Helen Sheltrown, left this earth on June 27, 2013. Robin loved music, radios, harmonicas and catalogs. Robin was predeceased by her father, Ed Sheltrown, and is survived by her mother, Helen Sheltrown, and five brothers and sisters: Dale (Lori) Sheltrown, Deonne (Don) Goodrow, Joel (Teresa) Sheltrown, Glenda (Steve) Neumann, and Van (Debbie...

Rodney Lee Krotzer

Rodney Lee Krotzer

June 26, 2013

Rodney L. Krotzer, age 56, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Rodney had lived in West Branch for the past 31 years, formerly of Midland. He enjoyed bowling, Special Olympics, car shows, Elvis and the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard”. Rodney was always ready to show you his favorite car or to...

Georgia Mae Healey

Georgia Mae Healey

June 26, 2013

Georgia Mae (Rode) Healey, 82, of Rose City and Rockport, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Georgia is the beloved mother of Darra and Robert Shay of Fairview and Cindy and James McClain of Mt. Pleasant and the cherished grandma of Bobbette and Troy Ross of Fairview, Danielle and Shawn Krooswyk of Comstock Park, Christopher Shay of...

John H. "Jack" Rice

John H. "Jack" Rice

June 19, 2013

John H. “Jack” Rice, also known as the preaching lumberjack, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Jack was born in West Branch December 31, 1934 to Harold and Bessie (Colegrove) Rice. He had lived in Rose City for all of his life. Jack was a member and past pastor of Lupton...

Nellie M. (Valley) Globke

Nellie M. (Valley) Globke

June 19, 2013

Nellie M. (Valley) Globke, age 90 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Nellie had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church in West Branch and she enjoyed fishing, tap dancing, poetry, bowling and music. Nellie is survived by her children Ann (Gary) McDonald...

John A.. Tipler Jr.

John A.. Tipler Jr.

June 19, 2013

John A. Tipler Jr. age 85 of West Branch, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 19, 2013. John was born March 15, 1928 to John and Mabel Tipler in River Rouge, Michigan. He formerly resided in Lincoln Park and Prescott for over 25 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #370, the Three County Club and...

Robert C. Sanback

Robert C. Sanback

June 16, 2013

Robert C. Sanback, age 54 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. Robert was born March 7, 1959 in Marshall, MI, the son of Robert N. and Barbara R. Sanback. Robert had lived in St. Helen since 2008, formerly of West Branch. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors in the woods. Robert is survived by son, Patrick...

Gene E. Densmore

Gene E. Densmore

June 16, 2013

Gene has gone home to his Savior! Gene E. Densmore of Gladwin, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2013. He was born in Northville, Mi. on April 10, 1940. He married Mary Hankinson on January 16, 1960 in Denver CO. They were married on Lowry A.F.B. Gene served in the USAF from 1959 thru 1963, during the Vietnam era. Gene...

Suzanne A. Jensen

Suzanne A. Jensen

June 14, 2013

Suzanne A. Jensen, age 70 of Prescott, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Suzanne was born in Detroit and had lived in Prescott since 1999, formerly of Livonia. Suzanne was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church of Skidway Lake. She was instrumental in revitalizing the West Branch Library Book Nook and she enjoyed...

Evelyn D. Miller

Evelyn D. Miller

June 14, 2013

Evelyn D. Miller, age 83 of Rose City, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Evelyn was born October 19, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Marie Katzberg. Evelyn lived in Ogemaw County for most of her life. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening,...

Richard G. Chappel

Richard G. Chappel

June 14, 2013

Richard G. Chappel, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at McLaren-Bay Region Hospital in Bay City. Richard was born May 5, 1933 in Marlette, MI, the son of Simon and Elizabeth Chappel. Richard lived in the West Branch area since 1995, formerly of Englewood, Ohio. He was a member of the Ogemaw County Humane Society...

Mary Jane Irvine

Mary Jane Irvine

June 8, 2013

Mary Jane (Cummings) Irvine, age 86, of St. Helen passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Mary Jane was born on March 22, 1927 to Arthur and Maude (Hobson) Cummings in Flint, Michigan. Mary Jane was a loving and caring wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved reading and visiting with her family when...

Joseph D. Barshaw

Joseph D. Barshaw

June 6, 2013

Joseph Daniel Barshaw, age 74 of West Branch passed away June 6, 2013. Joseph lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of St. Clair, Michigan. He enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest camping, hunting, fishing and traveling over the entire United States. He loved his family and was always willing to share his wisdom with us. He served...

George A. Davis

George A. Davis

June 3, 2013

George A. Davis, age 45, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. George had been a resident of St. Helen since 2007. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and being with his family. George is survived by his brothers Martin Davis of St. Helen and Scott Davis of Kinross and his sisters, Edith Davis of...