Obituaries

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

Norman D. Fistler Sr.

Norman D. Fistler Sr.

February 25, 2012

Norman D. Fistler Sr. age 80, passed away February 25, 2012 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born May 31, 1931 in New Haven, MI to Oscar and Frieda Fistler. Norman has been a resident of St. Helen since 1973 previously of Richmond, MI. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran...

Barbara A. Johnson

Barbara A. Johnson

February 23, 2012

Barbara A. Johnson, age 75 of St. Helen passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born August 14, 1936 in Sterling, MI to John and Verna Lucas. She had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Clio. Barbara was a past president of Helping Hands, treasurer of Lake St. Helen Baptist Church...

Robert F. Haight

Robert F. Haight

February 20, 2012

Robert F. Haight, age 75 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on March 25, 1936 in Port Huron, MI. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1998, formerly of Meriden, CT. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the Society of Broadcasting Engineers and...

Nelson E. Smith

Nelson E. Smith

February 13, 2012

Nelson E. Smith, age 51 of Alger, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. Nelson had been a resident of the Alger-West Branch area for all of his life. He was the owner and operator of D & N Garage in Alger since 1987. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting and fishing. Nelson is survived...

Nancy D. Marsh

Nancy D. Marsh

February 7, 2012

Nancy D. Marsh, age 59 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring with burial taking place at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch.

Jean C. Kelley

Jean C. Kelley

February 5, 2012

Jean C. Kelley age 74 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Jean had lived in St. Helen since 2001, formerly of Hillman. She was a member of the Good Sams Club and she enjoyed camping. Jean is survived by her son Jeffrey Thompson of Traverse City and her significant other, Jim Clement...

Phyllis A. Riley

Phyllis A. Riley

February 5, 2012

Phyllis A. Riley, age 65 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Phyllis had lived in St. Helen since 1998, formerly of Ypsilanti. She enjoyed working in her flower beds, gardening, traveling, camping and she loved cooking. Phyllis is survived by her husband Bert Riley of St. Helen, her children, Harvey Riley...

Susan K. Stroik

Susan K. Stroik

February 3, 2012

Susan K. Stroik, age 66 of the Higgins Lake/Roscommon area, passed away at McLaren Bay Region on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Susan had lived in Roscommon for the past 10 years, formerly of Ogemaw County. She graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch, Gethsemane Lutheran Church in...

Ronald A. Mcpherson

Ronald A. Mcpherson

February 3, 2012

Ronald A. McPherson, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Ron is survived by his wife Judy McPherson of West Branch, children Byron (Sherry) McPherson and Kelly (Maurice) McKim both...

Donald S. Jernigan

Donald S. Jernigan

February 1, 2012

Donald S. Jernigan, a 50-year resident of St. Helen, passed away February 1, 2012. Don was born on December 5, 1939, in Almont, Michigan, the son of John and Elva Jernigan. He graduated from Livonia Bentley High School in 1957. Don married Kathleen Nagy on December 5, 1959, and moved to St. Helen in December of 1961. Don was instrumental...

Barbara J. "Barbie" Partlo

Barbara J. "Barbie" Partlo

January 31, 2012

Barbara J. “Barbie” Partlo, age 78 of Gladwin, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Barbara had lived in Gladwin since 1989, formerly of West Branch. She enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, playing cards, snowmobiling and being with friends. Barbara is survived by 3 sons and 4 daughters, many grandchildren, 3 brothers and 1 sister....

Mark W. Maisonville

Mark W. Maisonville

January 31, 2012

Mark W. Maisonville, age 89 passed away January 31, 2012 in Venice, FL. Survivors include his two sons, Mark and his wife Maureen and their son Kristopher of West Branch and Craig and his wife Heather and their five children, Daniel, Caleb, Joseph, Emily and AnnaJoy of Schroon Lake, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean in...

Chris E. Pappas

Chris E. Pappas

January 30, 2012

Chris E. Pappas, age 71 of Midland, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at his son’s home. Chris was born February 25, 1940 to Delores and Edward Pappas in West Branch. He served in the Air Force in the 50’s. Chris’ passion was cooking and baking. He owned Pappy’s Bakery in Detour, MI. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and bird...

June L. Meyer

June L. Meyer

January 29, 2012

June L. Meyer, age 86 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2012 at her home. June had lived in St. Helen since 1987, formerly of Redford. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #416 of St. Helen and the Eagles, Post #3646 of West Branch. June is survived by her friends, Brad Bannon, Cindy Finkbeiner,...

Mary M. Frazho

Mary M. Frazho

January 25, 2012

Mary M. Frazho, age 97 of Houghton Lake, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Frazho had been a resident of Houghton Lake since 2007, formerly of St. Helen. She enjoyed nature and quilting. Mrs. Frazho is survived by her daughter Kim Frazho of Houghton Lake, grandson, George Frazho of Ellsworth and great-grandchildren...

Marlyn Jean Marsh

Marlyn Jean Marsh

January 20, 2012

Marlyn Jean Marsh, age 76 of West Branch, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at her daughters home. Marlyn had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She enjoyed bingo, plastic canvas and dancing. Marlyn is survived by her husband, Ernest Marsh of West Branch, her children, Sue (Harry) Williams of West Branch, Ernie (Janet) Marsh Jr. of...

Mildred A. Mason

Mildred A. Mason

January 19, 2012

Mildred Mason, 94, of Midland passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, going peacefully in her sleep while surrounded by family and close friends at home. Born Mildred Withey in Prescott, Michigan on Jan. 29, 1917, she spent her life in Michigan, from working on the family farm with her siblings to being on the manufacturing line in Flint’s auto factories...

Ruth J. Saari

Ruth J. Saari

January 19, 2012

Ruth J. Saari, age 92 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Ruth married Elmer Saari in West Branch on October 26, 1940. He preceded her in death. During WWII, while Elmer was serving in the U.S. Navy, Ruth, in the fashion of “Rosie the Riveter” worked in the defense manufacturing...

Ben Tom Poling

Ben Tom Poling

January 19, 2012

Ben Tom Poling, age 80, of West Branch passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 with his family at his side. Tom had lived in West Branch most of his life and graduated from West Branch High School. He attended Michigan Tech in Marquette and served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Washington, DC during the Korean Conflict as a military...

Hugh M. Jackson

Hugh M. Jackson

January 18, 2012

Hugh M. Jackson, age 86 of West Branch, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Mr. Jackson had lived in West Branch since 1982, formerly of Swartz Creek. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and he enjoyed working outdoors, cutting wood, building houses and garages, hunting and fishing. Hugh is survived by his wife...