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

Elizabeth M. Kleiner

Elizabeth M. Kleiner

December 13, 2010

Elizabeth M. (Woodford) Kleiner, age 96, passed away December 13, 2010 at Angel House Nursing Home in Mesa AZ. Mrs. Kleiner had lived in Mesa for the past 18 years, formerly of St. Helen. She was born September 26, 1914 in Rochester MN to Harry and Eva (Wells) Woodford. She married George Kleiner on May 25, 1936. He preceded her...

Irene M. Niedowicz

Irene M. Niedowicz

December 9, 2010

Irene M. Niedowicz, age 91 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at The Brook of Houghton Lake. Mrs. Niedowicz had been a resident of St. Helen since 1980, formerly of Clawson. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of St. Helen and she enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Irene is survived by her children, Suzanne...

Vernon J. "Vern" Greer

Vernon J. "Vern" Greer

December 8, 2010

Vernon “Vern” J. Greer, age 80 of West Branch passed away Wednesday December 8, 2010 at his home. Vern had lived in West Branch since 1957, formerly of Gladwin. He was a farmer for most of his life. Vern is survived by his children, Karen Messer, Larry (Peggy) Greer and Tim (Jeanie) Greer all of West Branch, 10 grandchildren and...

John Callender

John Callender

December 4, 2010

John Callender, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. John was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Callender in 1991. A Graveside Service at St. Joseph Cemetery will be held in the spring.

G. Troy Poling

G. Troy Poling

November 30, 2010

G. Troy Poling, age 50 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his home. Troy had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member and past Master of the West Branch Masonic Lodge #376. F & AM, and a member of Bikers for Kids. Troy enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding motorcycles....

Eleanor S. Kaarre

Eleanor S. Kaarre

November 25, 2010

Eleanor S. Kaarre, age 85, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Eleanor had lived in West Branch since 1968. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen, volunteered for Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary for 40 years, and worked for District #2 Health Department retiring in 1984. Eleanor is...

Brian K. Bertossi

Brian K. Bertossi

November 16, 2010

Brian K. Bertossi age 53 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Brian had lived in West Branch for most of his life. He was the owner and operator of J & P Sporting Goods in West Branch since 1993. Brian was a member of White Tails Unlimited and the Wild Turkey...

Viola M. Neubecker

Viola M. Neubecker

November 14, 2010

Viola M. Neubecker, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Sunday November 14, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw. Viola had lived in West Branch since 2002, formerly of Rose City. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the CCW and St. Ann’s Guild, also a member of Arc (Association of Retarded Citizens.) She worked for...

Travis J. Wangler

Travis J. Wangler

November 12, 2010

Travis J. Wangler, age 35, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010. Travis had lived in West Branch all his life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch and K of C Council #2022. Travis enjoyed skiing, snowboarding, softball, and golfing. Travis is survived by father, Terry Wangler of West Branch, mother, JoEllen Wangler of West Branch,...

Amy M. Beach

Amy M. Beach

November 10, 2010

Amy M. Beach, age 101 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Amy had lived in West Branch for the past 59 years, formerly of Detroit. She was a life member of the Zion Rose Chapter #117 of the Eastern Stars. Amy is survived by her son Wayne Beach of Battle...

Carol A. Piar

Carol A. Piar

November 6, 2010

Carol Ann Piar, age 72, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at her home. Carol was born to Albert Breadon & Sarah (Breadon) Rosevear on August 9, 1938. Carol has lived in Sand Lake, MI for 3 years previously of Greenville, MI and West Branch, MI. She enjoyed reading, but she mostly enjoyed spending time with her family and loved...

Ruth F. Fulcher

Ruth F. Fulcher

November 6, 2010

Ruth F. Fulcher, age 85 of West Branch, passed away Saturday November 6, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Ruth had lived in West Branch since 1972, formerly of Port Huron and Heidelberg, Germany. She enjoyed reading and gardening. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Victoria Humphrey and Ursula Zettel both of West Branch, grandchildren; Chase, Ashton and...

Janet R. Doran

Janet R. Doran

November 5, 2010

Janet Ruth (Dankert) Doran, age 71 of West Branch, passed away November 5, 2010. Janet had lived in West Branch since 1997, formerly of Merrill. She was born December 13, 1938 in Bad Axe to the late Louis and Ruth (Jones) Dankert. She married Harvey G. Doran Jr. on September 7, 1963 in Saginaw. Janet loved riding their Harley-Davison with...

Edward S. Sollose

Edward S. Sollose

November 5, 2010

Edward S. Sollose passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 at his home in Prescott, MI he was 68 years old. Edward had lived in Prescott for 14 years previously of Sterling Heights, MI. He was a member of the Conger Bay Boat Club in Marine City. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was going out hunting or being out coaching...

Walter J. Illig

Walter J. Illig

November 2, 2010

Illig, Walter Joseph, 84, of West Branch, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on November 2, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer that couldn’t take away his sense of humor. Walter was born on May 19, 1926 to William and Rosetta (Walter) on the family centennial dairy farm in Edwards Township. He married his...

Robert G. Dobson

Robert G. Dobson

November 1, 2010

Robert G. Dobson age 81, of West Branch, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Robert moved to West Branch after retiring in 1985. He worked 30+ years driving truck for Associated Trucking in Port Huron. Robert enjoyed playing cowboys in Dodge City, playing the guitar, playing with his CB radios, riding dune buggies,...

Margarey R. Lauria

Margarey R. Lauria

October 30, 2010

Margarey R. "Marjorie" Lauria, age 81, of Rose City passed away Saturday October 30, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Margarey had lived in Ogemaw County since 1955. She enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, and was a bingo player. Margarey is survived by her son, Floyd A. (LeAnn) Lauria of Owosso, MI, daughter, Sally (John) Nichols of Sterling,...

Wilma I. Mclaughlin

Wilma I. Mclaughlin

October 24, 2010

Wilma I. McLaughlin, age 93 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2010. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 p.m. Deacon Barry Brown will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

Vivian B. Marshall

Vivian B. Marshall

October 21, 2010

Vivian B. “Dolly” Marshall, age 81 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Dolly had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She loved to fish and hunt and she was an outdoor person. Dolly is survived by her sons, Greg (Julie) Tisdale and Jeff (Donna) Marshall both of West...

Elizabeth M. Kuck

Elizabeth M. Kuck

October 19, 2010

Elizabeth M. Kuck, age 90 of St. Helen, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Mrs. Kuck had lived in St. Helen since 1994. Elizabeth is survived by her son William (Sharon) Kuck of Macomb, granddaughters, Jessica and Katie and a great-granddaughter Alyssa. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will begin at...