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Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
George Chorey
October 16, 2012
George Chorey age 82, of Rose City passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. George has been a resident of West Branch since 1986, previously of South Lyon. George was a member of St. John’s Byzantine Catholic Church in Omer, MI and owned the View Point Resort in Lupton, MI. George is survived by his...
Ervin P. Augustine
October 14, 2012
Ervin P. Augustine, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Horizon Senior Living Home in West Branch. Ervin was born June 14, 1925 in Gladwin, the son of George and Bertha Augustine. He had lived in West Branch since 1975, formerly of Gladwin. Ervin taught at W.B./R.C. Schools for 30 years. He taught business...
Maudie O. Barber
October 13, 2012
Maudie O. Barber, age 87 of Rose City, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Bortz Health Care of Rose City. Maudie was born August 4, 1925 in Rose City, the daughter of James and Dollie Sheppard. She had lived in Rose City for most of her life. Maudie is survived by daughters, Janet (Ed) Moorhouse of Tawas, Julie Steinhauser...
Bryan L. Strausbaugh
October 8, 2012
Bryan L. Strausbaugh, age 46 of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at his home. Bryan had lived in West Branch for the past 3 years, formerly of Jacksonville, OH. He enjoyed music, collecting figurines and he loved children and mystery shows. Bryan is survived by his partner, David Gregg of West Branch, his mother Carolyn (Sam) Camille...
Beatrice Louise Owen
September 28, 2012
Beatrice L. Owen, age 84 passed away at her home on Friday, September 28, 2012. Beatrice had lived in West Branch since 1989, formerly of Flint. She was a member of LOSRA (Lake Ogemaw Summer Resort Association) and she enjoyed doing crafts, shopping and she loved Disney World. Beatrice is survived by her husband Howard Owen of West Branch, children...

Frank A. Walczak Jr.
September 25, 2012
Frank A. Walczak, age 60 of St.Helen, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012 after a short illness. Frank was born in Detroit on July 5, 1952 to Frank Sr. and Rose (Radyskesueicz) Walczak. He had lived in St. Helen since 2006, formerly of Lansing. Frank loved nature and the north woods, music, fishing, building and spending time with his family....
William A. Harris Sr.
September 20, 2012
William A. Harris, Sr., age 87 passed away at his home Thursday, September 20, 2012. William had lived in Lupton for the past 11 years, formerly of Mio. He enjoyed restoring furniture. William is survived by his sons, Franklin (Annette) Harris of Mio, William Harris and Randy (Joyce) Harris both of Lupton, 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren and his sister...
Ernest M. Hooper
September 18, 2012
Ernest M. Hooper, age 74 passed away at his home Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Ernest had lived in West Branch for the past 19 years, formerly of Roseville. He enjoyed bow hunting, reading and muscle cars. Ernest is survived by his wife Joan Hooper of West Branch, children Jane (Kevin) Reichenbach of Wales, Joan (Brian) Reinhardt of Chesterfield, Janet (Jeff)...
Rose Mary (Schwemle) Ashley
September 15, 2012
Rose Mary (Schwemle) Ashley age 86, of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1925 in Detroit, the daughter of Ruby and Ralph Blay. She had lived in St. Helen since 1974, formerly of Detroit. Rose Mary was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen, Red...
Thomas J. (Jake) Zettel
September 13, 2012
Thomas Jacob (Jake) Zettel passed away on September 13, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Saginaw. Jake married Connie Schliter on June 10, 1961. Jake lived all his life in West Branch except for three years in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany where he was in communications and played soccer. He was later recalled to active duty and served...
Donald F. Beamish
September 9, 2012
Donald F. Beamish, age 85 passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at his home. Donald was born in Detroit, the son of Frederick and Emma Beamish. He had lived in West Branch since 1995, formerly of Skidway Lake. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Donald was a big sports fan, especially supporting...
Arlene E. Robinson
September 8, 2012
Arlene E. Robinson age 87, of West Branch passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at The Brook in West Branch. Arlene was born in Churchill Twp., the daughter of Clare and Ada Norris. Arlene graduated W.B.H.S. in 1943. She married Elston Robinson on June 21, 1947 in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 2007, formerly of Prescott....
William E. "Bill" Blamer
September 3, 2012
William E. “Bill” Blamer, age 59, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home. Bill had lived in St. Helen for the past 34 years, formerly of Grand Blanc. He was a teacher at St. Helen Elementary School and the Roscommon Middle School for over 30 years, also serving as the middle school track coach in Roscommon. Bill received...
Walter H. Cornman
September 3, 2012
Walter Harold Cornman, age 83, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Walter was born in Big Creek Township in Oscoda County on April 5, 1929 to Harold & Clara (Hughes) Cornman. He has been a resident of Rose City for 26 years, previously of Detroit. Walter was a member of the Rose City...
Sam Orlando
August 29, 2012
Sam Orlando age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Sam had been a resident of West Branch since 1972, formerly of St. Clair Shores. He was a past treasurer and member of the Clear Lake Fire Dept. and he owned and operated Northern Auto Electric from 1972 to 2009. Sam is survived...

Harvard A. Vallance
August 26, 2012
Harvard A. Vallance age 79 passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Saginaw Veterans Hospital. Harvard has been a resident of West Branch since 1972 formerly of Rochester. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving with the 17th regiment combat team, and the 7th infantry division. Harvard is survived by his children, Vanessa Vallance of West Branch,...
Maxine E. Dantzer
August 23, 2012
Maxine E. Dantzer, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Thursday August 23, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Maxine had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the C.C.W., was a volunteer at St. Joseph School and was active in the parish Christmas Bazaar and turkey...
John C. Creith
August 23, 2012
John C. Creith age 89, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. John had lived in St. Helen since 1988 formerly of Taylor. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 in St. Helen and the Eagles Club of West Branch. He enjoyed working on cars. John is survived by his son David...
Germaine E. Musselman
August 23, 2012
Germaine E. Musselman age 94, passed away at her home Thursday, August 23, 2012. Germaine had lived in West Branch since 1974, formerly of Lincoln Park. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Germaine is survived by her children Sandra (Thomas) Huckelberry of Bonita Springs, FL, Gary Musselman of Middleburg, FL, Nancy (Edmund) Papineau of Brownstown, MI, and...
Everett "Leon" Sentell
August 20, 2012
Everett “Leon” Sentell passed away on August 20, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness. He was born December 30, 1933 in Alcoa, TN to Zell and Bessie (Anderson) Sentell. Leon is survived by his sons Daniel (Ellen) Sentell, Douglas (Christine)Kregear, Russell (Isabel) Harris, daughters Jodi (Brian) Davison, and Cynthia (Stuart) Fowler. He is also...
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