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

Margaret Meyst

Margaret Meyst

September 21, 2009

Margaret “Bunny” L. Meyst nee Umbel passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 in West Branch, Michigan, she was 54 years old. Bunny had lived in West Branch since 1990 previously from Madison Heights. She belonged to the Eagles # 3646 and the Moose Lodge # 2051 both of West Branch. Bunny is survived by her loving soul mate Benny Meir...

Roy L. Griffith

Roy L. Griffith

September 17, 2009

Roy L. Griffith, age 81, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Sterling since 1986, formerly of Warren, MI. Roy was a member of U.A.W. Local #869. He enjoyed horses, playing guitar, working on his property, and spending time with his grandchildren. Roy is survived by ex-wife, Norma Griffith of Sterling, son,...

Arthur R. Moose

Arthur R. Moose

September 16, 2009

Arthur R. Moose, age 88 passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Brook of Roscommon. Loving father of Karen I. (Charles) Michael of West Branch, dear brother of Freda Blake of Louisville, OH and Mona Gates of Kent, OH, brother in law, Gerald Kaiser of Lupton. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Arthur was preceded in...

Phyllis M. Jones

Phyllis M. Jones

September 14, 2009

Phyllis M. Jones, age 83 of West Branch, passed away Monday September 14, 2009 at her home after an extended illness. Phyllis was a former member of the West Branch Country Club where she enjoyed golfing. She also enjoyed flowers and making flower arrangements. Phyllis is survived by her children, Nancy Thomas of Macomb Township, Michael (Debbie) Jones and Cheryl...

Frank Edward Grezeszak

Frank Edward Grezeszak

September 14, 2009

Frank E. Grezeszak, age 81 of Lupton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Mr. Grezeszak had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He was a farmer and he enjoyed hunting. Frank is survived by his wife, Rita Grezeszak of Lupton, children, Marcy (Dusty) Erickson of National City and Frances Grezeszak (Thomas...

Ellen M. White

Ellen M. White

September 12, 2009

Ellen M. White, age 76 of Lupton, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at her home. Ellen had lived in Lupton since 1982. She enjoyed cooking and fishing. Ellen is survived by her husband, Bert White of Lupton, children, Ronald (Debbie) White of Birch Run and Pamela (Ed) Clark of Cheboygan, grandchildren, Eddie (Andrea) Clark III, Jason White, Matthew White...

Jack D. Laviolette

Jack D. Laviolette

September 9, 2009

John D. “Jack” LaViolette, age 84 of Lupton, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Mr. LaViolette had lived in Lupton since 1984, formerly of Waterford. He enjoyed latch hooking, mosaic art, beading, fishing, bowling and mowing the lawn. Jack is survived by his wife Shirley Laviolette of Lupton, children, Timothy (Karen) LaViolette of West Branch and Suzanne...

William S. Parent

William S. Parent

September 9, 2009

William S. Parent, age 78 of Prescott, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Mr. Parent had lived in Prescott for all of his life. He was a member of the Masonic Temple and the Eastern Stars of West Branch. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing. William is survived by his wife, Joyce Parent of Prescott,...

John W. Durst

John W. Durst

September 8, 2009

John W. Durst, age 87 passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. He was born November 17, 1921 in Bradford, Ohio. Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years Margaret, his son Phillip, wife Carolyn and grandchildren Wesley and Katelyn. Also his daughter Mary Jane Durst of Collingswood, NJ, and grandson...

Helen Dier

Helen Dier

September 4, 2009

Helen Dier passed away Friday September 4, 2009 at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon she was 93 years old. Helen has been a resident of St. Helen since 1965 previously of Detroit. Helen was a devoted mother and wife and loved her family. She also belonged to the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion for 47 years. Helen is survived by...

Charles Reggish

Charles Reggish

September 4, 2009

Charles Reggish passed away Friday, September 4, 2009 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. He was 82 years old. Charles has been a resident of St. Helen for 24 years, previously of Canton, MI. Charles enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, and dirt motorcycling with his family. He was a private pilot and often took his family on flying trips. He...

Harvey S. Bennett

Harvey S. Bennett

August 31, 2009

Harvey S. Bennett, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Monday, August 31, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Harvey had been a resident of West Branch for all of his life, retiring from the A & P Store after many years of service. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Harvey is survived by two...

William A. Brown

William A. Brown

August 29, 2009

William A. Brown, age 78 of Rose City, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Mr. Brown enjoyed hunting and being in the woods. Survivors include his children, Sonia (John) Lingenfelter of West Branch and William Brown of Rose City, grandchildren, Brittany, Destiny, Craig and Carrie and his brother, Blaine (Jackie) Brown of South...

Gladys I. Burger

Gladys I. Burger

August 26, 2009

Gladys Isabella Burger, age 89, of Springhill, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Tecumseh. Mrs. Burger had been a resident of Springhill since 1984, formerly of Imlay City. She and her husband Lyle pastored at the Cadillac Revival Center, the Midland Full Gospel Church, the Imlay City Assembly of God and the Haven of...

Veronica V. Schwan

Veronica V. Schwan

August 23, 2009

Veronica V. (Sharosy) Schwan, age 93 of Prescott, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen. Veronica had been a resident of Prescott since 2001, formerly of Lake Orion. She was a member of the Lake Orion Senior Center for 20 years and a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church and the Women’s Society. Veronica...

Alfred J. Zettel

Alfred J. Zettel

August 22, 2009

Alfred J. Zettel passed away Saturday August 22, 2009 in Bay City he was 81 years old. Alfred was born and raised in West Branch and lived there his whole life. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and belonged to the K of C both of West Branch. Alfred served as Horton Township Trustee for 34...

Rosalie T. Santowski

Rosalie T. Santowski

August 19, 2009

Rosalie T. Santowski, age 79 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Rosalie had lived in West Branch since 1979, formerly of Warren. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Christian Catholic Women. She and her husband, Richard were past owners of the Welcome Motel in West Branch....

John L. Reasner

John L. Reasner

August 13, 2009

John L. Reasner, age 88 of Rose City, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Rose City for all of his life. John is survived by his daughter, Jymmie (Gary) Green of Saginaw. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City will begin on Friday, August 14, 2009...

Donald M. Bell

Donald M. Bell

August 8, 2009

Donald M. Bell passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family, he was 79 years old. Don had been a resident of West Branch for the past 13 years previously of St. Helen for 30 years and Flint prior to that. Don was very active in the St. Helen community where he co-founded the St....

Jean D. Fox

Jean D. Fox

August 7, 2009

Jean D. Fox, age 77 of West Branch, passed away August 7, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Jean had lived in West Branch for the past 27 years, formerly of Washington, D.C. She owned and operated JBJ Bride and Formal for the past 26 years. Jean is survived by her friends, Carmen and Gordon Sampsel of Alger, Dolores...