Obituaries

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

Marjorie C. Cameron

Marjorie C. Cameron

March 23, 2012

Marjorie C. Cameron of Gladwin formerly of Clio passed away March 23, 2012 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Marjorie was born December 27, 1922 to Vern and Mary Graham in Flint, Michigan. She graduated from Beecher High School in 1940. She married Alexander Cameron on August 20, 1942 in Flint. She retired from AC Spark Plug in 1969....

Illa C. (Meir) Kenworthy

Illa C. (Meir) Kenworthy

March 22, 2012

Illa C. Kenworthy, age 85 of West Branch, passed away at her daughter's home in East Lansing, MI. Illa had lived in the West Branch area for most of her retired life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Ann's guild and Council of Catholic Women. She retired from the Budget department of General Motors. She enjoyed...

Robert H. "Bob" Surbrook

Robert H. "Bob" Surbrook

March 22, 2012

Robert H. “Bob” Surbrook, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Robert was born December 30, 1922 in St. Charles, MI. He married Marilyn Fay Nielsen on August 28, 1948 in Saginaw. Robert had lived in West Branch since 1954, formerly of Bay City. Robert was a member of Prince...

Willis Buck Burley

Willis Buck Burley

March 21, 2012

Willis Buck Burley, age 86 of West Branch, passed away March 21, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Buck was born June 23, 1925 in Flint to Willis and Florence Burley. He married Dorothy R McMillan on November 2, 1946 in Flint. Buck had lived in West Branch since 1977. He was a member of the F.O.P., V.F.W.,...

Jerry L. Shore

Jerry L. Shore

March 19, 2012

Jerry Lee Shore, age 67 of Alger, passed away March 19, 2012 at his home. Jerry was born July 26, 1944 in West Branch to James and Delores (Craft) Shore. He had lived in Ogemaw County for all of his life. Jerry was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch and he enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping, bowling and...

Robert James Thompson

Robert James Thompson

March 15, 2012

Robert J. Thompson, age 85 of Alger, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 at his home. Robert had lived in Alger since 2001, formerly of Auburn Hills, MI. Robert was born on June 15, 1926 in Pontiac to Francis and Mildred Thompson. He married Shirley R. Segler on August 1, 1947 in Pontiac. Robert was a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran,...

Joseph F. Izworski Jr.

Joseph F. Izworski Jr.

March 8, 2012

Joseph F. Izworski Jr., age 89 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Joseph had lived in West Branch since 1954, formerly of Richmond. He was a member of the VFW Post# 3775 of West Branch and the K of C #2033, All Saints Assembly #1745, 3rd and 4th Degree also...

Barbara Jean Olson

Barbara Jean Olson

March 8, 2012

Barbara J. Olson, age 66 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2012 at her home. Barbara had lived in West Branch since 2001, formerly of Prescott. She worked as a registered nurse at U of M Hospital and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in West Branch. Barbara enjoyed arts and crafts, especially painting, and she collected...

Janet G. Williamson

Janet G. Williamson

March 5, 2012

Janet G. Williamson, age 70 of West Branch, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at her home. Janet had lived in Ogemaw County since 1970, formerly of Flat Rock. She enjoyed “pretty punch”. Janet is survived by her husband, Robert Williamson of West Branch, children, Robert (Brenda) Williamson Jr. of St. Helen, Carol (Robert) Hickmott, Jacquelynn Williamson and Kathy Nelson...

Jane Bangert

Jane Bangert

March 3, 2012

Bangert, Jane D. (Killinger-Turow), age 79 of Clare, MI (formerly of West Branch, Waterford and Dryden) passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012. She was born August 15, 1932 in West Branch where she grew up, later moving to Pontiac after marrying Robert D. Turow on December 11, 1948. She later married Keith Bangert in 1975. Jane was a wonderful seamstress,...

Samuel D. Hull

Samuel D. Hull

March 2, 2012

Samuel D. Hull, age 68 of St. Helen, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Mr. Hull had lived in St. Helen since 2001, formerly of Flint. He was a member and trustee of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3646 of West Branch and a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen....

Gordon L. "Gordie" Thompson Jr.

Gordon L. "Gordie" Thompson Jr.

March 1, 2012

Gordon Lytle Thompson Jr., 70, of St. Helen, Mich., died March 1, 2012. Known as “Gordie” to many who loved him. A man with a great heart. Born November 23, 1941 in Evanston, Ill. Preceded in death by his parents, Gordon B. and Irene Thompson. Brother to Patricia Russell of Washington, D.C. Step uncle to Alice Spiker (Tim) of Grosse...

Leon W. Rau

Leon W. Rau

February 25, 2012

Leon W. Rau, 88, passed away February 25, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was born August 22, 1923 to William and Esther (Bragg) Rau in West Branch, MI. He attended and graduated from St. Joseph High School. He learned the welding trade and worked in Defoe Shipyard, Bay City until enlisting and serving in the U.S. Navy Pacific...

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...