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

Gladys E. Davis

Gladys E. Davis

April 15, 2013

Gladys E. Davis age 93, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at The Brook in West Branch. Gladys had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Mesa, Arizona. She enjoyed reading, watching TV and spending time with her friends at the Brook. Gladys is survived by her nieces Jane (Steve) Allstetter of Lupton, Barbara Schroeder of Stratford, CT, Karen...

Constance "Connie" E. Leslie

Constance "Connie" E. Leslie

April 14, 2013

Constance E. “Connie” Leslie, age 70, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on Sunday, April 14, 2013. Connie had lived in West Branch since 1960, formerly of Detroit. She was a music teacher and was known as “Grandma Connie.” Connie is survived by her husband Joe Leslie of West Branch, her son Bob Leslie of Mt. Pleasant and...

Maxine Mae Neubecker

Maxine Mae Neubecker

April 13, 2013

Maxine Mae Neubecker, 83, of West Branch, passed away on April 13, 2013 in Holly, MI. She was born on August 24, 1929 to Ray and Metta (Hayner) Bravender in Flint, MI. On November 5, 1948 she married the late Roy Neubecker and the two lived in Holly, MI until 1987 when she retired from Consumers Energy and they moved...

Gerald M. Hoffman

Gerald M. Hoffman

April 13, 2013

Gerald M. Hoffman passed away Saturday April 13, 2013 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch. Gerald has lived in St. Helen for 20 years previously of Harrison. Gerald enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching wresteling, and computers. Gerald is survived by his wife Tammy, son Gerald Hoffman Jr., and Adam Hoffman all of St. Helen. His grandchildren Natasha...

Howard  "Howie" Miller

Howard "Howie" Miller

April 12, 2013

Howard “Howie” James Miller Jr., 62, of West Branch passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at home. Howie was a H.O.G. Member and a Truck Driver for T. R. Timber for over forty years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, spending time with his grandchildren, partying and watching movies. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army. Howie is survived by his...

Alex Kruch

Alex Kruch

April 10, 2013

Alex Kruch, 91, of West Branch passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Harlin Assisted Living Center. Mr. Kruch is survived by his wife Genevieve (Zettel); and his 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,...

Roy Warren Brackett

Roy Warren Brackett

April 9, 2013

Roy Warren Brackett, 64, beloved partner, father and grandfather passed away April 9, 2013 at his winter home in Florida. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Virgina and George Brackett on July 4, 1948. He graduated from Bridgeport High School and served in the US ARMY in Vietnam . Roy enjoyed the outdoors, camping, working with wood and time...

Avery L. Sterling Jr.

Avery L. Sterling Jr.

April 5, 2013

On April 5, 2013, Avery L. Sterling, Jr. of Alger, Michigan, died at the age of 72 in West Branch. He was an accomplished man who lived his life to the fullest each day. Beloved by family and friends, this great man will truly be missed. Out of respect for Mr. Sterling’s wishes, no end of life celebrations will be...

Donna Mae Walker

Donna Mae Walker

April 4, 2013

Donna Mae Walker, age 78 passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Donna was born in Detroit to Walter and Violet (Cook) Woita and had lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of Madison Heights. Donna graduated from Pershing High in 1952 and was active in planning class reunions. She married her husband Bill on...

Wanda J. Hoover

Wanda J. Hoover

March 29, 2013

Wanda J. Hoover, age 70 of St. Helen, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, MI on March 29, 2013. Born on December 25th, 1942 to Lloyd and Beatrice (Yarbrough) Coleman, Wanda lived in St. Helen since 1984, formally of Algonac. Wanda is survived by her husband Robert Hoover of St. Helen, children: Walter Phillips of Algonac, Kimberly Wakefield...

Gerald A. Johnson

Gerald A. Johnson

March 28, 2013

Gerald A. Johnson, age 76, passed away at his home Thursday, March 28, 2013. Gerald was born in Detroit to George and Dorothy (Allen) Johnson. He had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Clio. Gerald was a member of Lake St. Helen Baptist Church, he was a volunteer for Hospice of Helping Hands in West Branch and he...

A. Cornell Coulter

A. Cornell Coulter

March 23, 2013

Alton Cornell Coulter, age 56 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday March 23, 2013 at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights. Alton was born in Detroit, MI the son of Alton and Myrtes Coulter. He had lived in St. Helen since 1992, formerly of Warren. Cornell was a member of the H.O.G. Chapter of West Branch and he enjoyed...

Maxine Temple

Maxine Temple

March 17, 2013

Maxine Harvey Temple, aged 83, of West Branch Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Maxine was born on September 12, 1930 to William and Mary Harvey in Detroit, Michigan. She was raised in Clarksville, Tennessee but spent the majority of her adult years in Grand Blanc Michigan where she raised six children with her late husband, Billie...

Charles A. Slupski

Charles A. Slupski

March 17, 2013

Charles A. Slupski, age 86 passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly of Taylor. Charles was a veteran of WWII and served his country bravely. He also received a Purple Heart. Charles is survived by his children, Darlene Featherstone of Lincoln Park, JoAnn (Russell) St....

Charles A. Konow

Charles A. Konow

March 16, 2013

Charles A. Konow, age 92, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Mr. Konow had lived in Rose City for many years, formerly of Romulus. Charles is survived by his sisters, Clara Grishaber of Florida, Mary Pogalz of Minnesota and Minna Gall of Michigan and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death...

Rosemary Gillespie

Rosemary Gillespie

March 15, 2013

Rosemary “Rosie” Gillespie, age 88, passed away at the Brook of West Branch on Friday, March 15, 2013. She had lived in West Branch for most of her life and was a member of the Eastern Stars and the First United Methodist Church of West Branch. Rosemary enjoyed water skiing, snowmobiling, traveling, knitting, cooking, canning pickles and baking bread. She...

Chrissy Jones

Chrissy Jones

March 15, 2013

Christine E. “Chrissy” Jones, age 41, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Chrissy had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1989 and was formerly employed at the Downtown Café and Clear Lake Bar. Chrissy enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, going to the beach and...

Ruth K. Kennedy

Ruth K. Kennedy

March 14, 2013

Ruth K. Kennedy, age 84 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Ruth had lived in St. Helen since 1963, formerly of West Branch. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Ruth is survived by her brothers, Ray Brown of Montrose and Roy Brown of Spearfish, SD and many nieces and...

Loreen J. Callentine

Loreen J. Callentine

March 13, 2013

Loreen J. Callentine, age 69 of West Branch passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at her home. Loreen had lived in West Branch since 1995, formerly of Midland. She was a member of the West Branch Creative Arts Association and she enjoyed crafts, sewing, crocheting and craft shows. Loreen is survived by her daughter Barb Spycher of Shelby Township, her...

Arlene J. Mason

Arlene J. Mason

March 13, 2013

Arlene J. Mason, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at her home. Arlene had lived in Rose City for all of her life. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, bowling and playing euchre. Arlene is survived by her children Rodney (Polly) Mason of Rose City, Donna (Paul) Fritz of...