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

Olive L. Luck

Olive L. Luck

July 3, 2009

Olive L. Luck age 94, passed away Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen. Olive had lived in St. Helen since September of 2007, formerly of Dexter. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Harrison and she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, sewing and studying religion. Olive is survived by her nieces and...

Edward A. Hudson

Edward A. Hudson

July 1, 2009

Edward A. Hudson, age 29 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Edward had lived in St. Helen for the past 8 years, formerly of Onsted. He graduated from Onsted High School in 2000. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the 4-H Club in Onsted. He loved sports and...

Myrtle E. Deland

Myrtle E. Deland

June 30, 2009

Myrtle E. DeLand, age 86 passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Lapeer Regional Hospital. She lived in St. Helen for 47 years before moving to Lapeer 8 years ago. Myrtle enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, knitting and crocheting. She will be missed by family and friends. Survivors include her daughter, Cindy (Chuck) Smith of Columbiaville, grandchildren, Patrick Lee Monahan of...

Aileen (Bjorn) Nuttall

Aileen (Bjorn) Nuttall

June 28, 2009

Aileen (Bjorn) R. Nuttall, age 6 of St. Helen, passed away suddenly Sunday, June 28, 2009. Aileen had lived in St. Helen for all of her life and attended Kindergarten at St. Helen Elementary School. Survivors include her mother, Sharon Nuttall of St. Helen, grandparents, Dennis and Pamela Nuttall of St. Helen, Helen Nuttall of West Branch, Charles Nuttall of...

Rita L. Lubanski

Rita L. Lubanski

June 26, 2009

Rita L. Lubanski, age 78 of St. Helen, passed away Friday June 26, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Rita had lived in St. Helen since 1980, formerly of Roseville. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of the CCW. She worked for St. Vincent DePaul in Roscommon...

Diane M. Hofmann

Diane M. Hofmann

June 24, 2009

Diane Marie Hofmann, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Diane was born in Detroit to Irene Gray-Dematio Demay and Sylvester “Rudy” Dematio Demay. The family moved to West Branch in 1942. Diane was the Valdictorian of her class of 1948 and the same year was crowned Ogemaw County “Snow Queen” and the “Queen of Michigan”, crowned...

Bert J. Schick

Bert J. Schick

June 23, 2009

Bert J. Schick, age 68 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Bert had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus #2022, Pioneer Power and the N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming, wood cutting, John Deere tractors...

Don S. Winslow

Don S. Winslow

June 22, 2009

Don S. Winslow, age 78 of West Branch, passed away Monday, June 22, 2009 at his home after an extended illness. Don had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Odd Fellows Lodge #377, the Rebekah Lodge #137 and the Independent Order of Foresters. Don delivered home...

Donald A. Matthews

Donald A. Matthews

June 20, 2009

Donald A. Matthews, age 87 of Lupton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Donald had lived in Lupton all of his life. He married Dorothy Davis on May 22, 1943 and was a devoted husband for 66 years. He loved the Lord and was a member of the Lupton...

Paul J. Dailey

Paul J. Dailey

June 16, 2009

Paul J. Dailey, age 77 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Paul had lived in St. Helen since 2005, formerly of East Detroit. He enjoyed reading and gardening. Paul is survived by his wife Dolores Dailey of St. Helen, his son Dave Dailey also of St. Helen, his sister, Connie (Gary)...

Bonnie M. Denstedt

Bonnie M. Denstedt

June 16, 2009

Bonnie M. Denstedt, age 61 of Lupton, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Bonnie had lived in the Lupton area for most of her life. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Bonnie enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Carroll Denstedt...

Alvina M. Green

Alvina M. Green

June 15, 2009

Alvina M. Green, age 101, passed away Monday June 15, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Alvina lived in West Branch area all of her life. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church Ladies Guild and operated Green’s Store at Klacking Creek for 24 years. Alvina is survived by son, Richard H. (Dorothy) Green of Flint,...

Lori Ann Schliter

Lori Ann Schliter

June 11, 2009

Lori Ann Schliter, age 56 of Alger, passed away Thursday June 11, 2009 at St. Mary’s of Michigan Standish Hospital. Lori had lived in the Gladwin-Alger area for the past 20 years, formerly of Clarkston. She enjoyed playing cards, fishing, golfing, going for rides and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was affectionately called “Mama”. Lori is...

Alfreda C. Steelman

Alfreda C. Steelman

June 4, 2009

Alfreda C. Steelman, age 90 of Davison, formerly of West Branch, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2009. Alfreda was born in Whittemore on November 22, 1918 to Harold F. Black and Charlotte (Partlo) Black. She was joined in marriage to Joseph H. Steelman on June 18, 1938. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1991. Alfreda was a member...

Aldon "Al" J. Dowd

Aldon "Al" J. Dowd

June 2, 2009

Aldon “Al” John Dowd, age 81 of Gladwin passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Mid Michigan Medical Center in Gladwin. He was born on May 26, 1928 in Flint to Lula and Ira Dowd. He grew up in Flint and attended St. Mary’s High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was discharged in...

Mary M. Miner

Mary M. Miner

June 2, 2009

Mary M. Miner died Tuesday, June 2, at her West Branch home with her family at her side after a brave fight with ovarian cancer. She was 67. Mary was born Sept. 22, 1941, in Detroit, the daughter of Robert and Katherine Martin (later Morrison). After graduating from West Branch High School in 1959, she attended Albion College for two...

Virgil P. Curtis

Virgil P. Curtis

June 2, 2009

Virgil P. Curtis, age 72 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served 2 years. Virgil volunteered as an umpire for Surline Middle School softball for many years. He sponsored a bowling league for 20 years too. He donated to many West Branch public projects...

Betty J. Steinhauser

Betty J. Steinhauser

June 1, 2009

Betty J. Steinhauser, age 85 of West Branch, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Betty had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Betty is survived by her sons, Steven (Judi) Steinhauser of West Branch and Scot (Katherine) Steinhauser of Colorado Springs, CO,...

Edward H. Puttcomer

Edward H. Puttcomer

May 27, 2009

Edward H. Puttcomer, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mr. Puttcomer had lived in St. Helen for most of his life. He was a former auto dealer and real estate agent. Edward is survived by his wife Margaret Puttcomer of St. Helen, his children, Judy McClure of St....

Marjorie L. Seltz

Marjorie L. Seltz

May 27, 2009

Marjorie L. Raymond Seltz, 72, of West Branch, passed away peacefully at Bay Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 after fighting complications of emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Marge was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph High School and lived in West Branch with her husband, Elmer, since the early 1960’s. She worked diligently throughout her life...