Obituaries

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

Dorothy M. Gallagher

Dorothy M. Gallagher

November 15, 2008

Dorothy M. Gallagher, 87, of West Branch died Saturday, November 15, 2008, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 20, 1921 to Patrick and Nora (Linam) Mier in West Branch. Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Altar Society, Sunshine Club, West Branch Farm Bureau, and in the past, was active in...

Richard L. Mcarthur

Richard L. Mcarthur

November 15, 2008

Richard L. McArthur, age 53, passed away Saturady, November 15, 2008 at his home, while fighting cancer to the end. Richard had lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Flint. He loved hunting, boating, spending time with family, and the outdoors. Richard is survived by his wife, Linda McArthur of West Branch, son, Christopher Montney of West Branch, daughter,...

James G. Heim

James G. Heim

November 14, 2008

James G. Heim 76 of West Branch, died November 14, 2008 at Bortz Health Care Facility. Jim was born on March 16, 1932 to Glen and Thelma Heim. On October 17, 2002 he married Eveline Dice Treat in West Branch. She survives Jim. Also surviving is his daughter, Mary Ellen Koliba (Ed), a grandson, Aaron Johnson both of West Branch;...

Wallace W. Taurianen Jr.

Wallace W. Taurianen Jr.

November 12, 2008

Wallace W. Taurianen Jr., age 51, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Wallace had lived in the West Branch area since 1994 and he attended St. John Lutheran Church. Wallace is survived by his father, Wallace Sr. of West Branch, brother, Michael (Dawn) Taurianen of Madison Heights and sister, Laura (Keven) McCall of Troy,...

Joan K. Martineau

Joan K. Martineau

November 11, 2008

Joan K. Martineau, age 73 of St. Helen passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joan is survived by her children, James Martineau of Detroit, Jenett (Craig) Spence of Canton, Judy (Don) Goodroe of Alger and Jeni (Paul) Johnston of Gladwin, 4 grandchildren, Timothy (Diana), Alan (Carmen), Kyle and Jessica and a great-grandchild, Ace. A...

Dale C. Turner

Dale C. Turner

November 7, 2008

Dale C. Turner, age 69 of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008 at his home. Dale had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the Eagles of West Branch and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and doing the “neighborhood loop.” Dale is survived by his wife, Jane (Brindley) Turner of West Branch,...

Marie "Terry" Davidson

Marie "Terry" Davidson

November 6, 2008

Marie F. “Terry” Davidson, age 64 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at her home. She had lived in West Branch since 2007, formerly of Beaverton. She was a member of the VFW and the Eagles Clubs of Coleman. Marie enjoyed being with her family and her dog, Suzie. Survivors include her children, Dawn (James) Monroe of...

Shirley Mae Niedowicz

Shirley Mae Niedowicz

November 2, 2008

Shirley M. Niedowicz, age 80 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Shirley had lived in St. Helen since 1969. She was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and she loved gardening, the Detroit Tigers and being with her family. Shirley is survived by her husband, Walter of St. Helen,...

Barbara Jean Davidson

Barbara Jean Davidson

November 1, 2008

Barbara Jean Davidson, age 80, of Rose City, formerly of Flint, died Saturday November 1, 2008 at her home. She was born April 11, 1928 in Ypsilanta, Mi. Barbara is survived by two daughters; Ginger Davidson and Candy Everitt (Kevin) both of Rose City. There are 10 grandchildren; Christina, Robin, Jimmy, David, Shawn and Mandy, Free, Chrystle, Sheronda, Beau and...

Elthieda Grace Adolph

Elthieda Grace Adolph

October 31, 2008

Elthieda G. Adolph, age 69 of West Branch passed away Friday, October 31, 2008 after an extended illness. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Elthieda is survived by her niece, April Kennedy. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2008 until the time...

Beverly I. Demerest

Beverly I. Demerest

October 31, 2008

Beverly I. Demerest age 73, of West Branch, passed away October 31, 2008 at her home after an extended illness. Bev was born on October 12, 1935 to Edward and Alvena (Green) Gelinas. She lived in West Branch for most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bev is survived by her children Daniel J....

Kathryn Duffey

Kathryn Duffey

October 29, 2008

Kathryn Duffey, age 87 of Rose City, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had been a resident of Rose City since 1981, formerly of St. Clair Shores. Kathryn’s family was her whole life and she enjoyed people watching. Survivors include her children, Jerilynn Smith, Vivian Radford, Edward Duffey III and Lawrence Duffey...

Leona R. Louis

Leona R. Louis

October 28, 2008

Leona Ruth Louis passed away Tuesday October 28, 2008 at her home in West Branch, she was 83 years old. Leona has been a resident of West Branch since 1976 previously of Detroit. She is a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch, and enjoyed crafts, BINGO, and bowling. Leona is survived by her 3 daughters Anna...

Jean L. Quick

Jean L. Quick

October 27, 2008

Jean L. Quick, age 86, passed away Monday October 27, 2008 at her home in West Branch. Jean was born November 1, 1921 to the late Korah and Clara (Merritt) Spencer in Fremont Twp. Yale, MI. Jean had lived in West Branch since 1944. She loved playing cards and doing crossword puzzles. Jean is survived by her son Ronald (Beth)...

Helen Zajac

Helen Zajac

October 27, 2008

Helen Zajac age 61, passed away Monday October 27, 2008 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She had lived in Alger since 1998 and she was a member of the Secord Lake Eagles #4121. Helen is survived by her husband of 43 years Marvin Zajac of Alger, children Dale S. (MaryLou) Zajac of Ortonville, and Doreen L....

Irene Kowalczyk

Irene Kowalczyk

October 26, 2008

Irene Kowalczyk passed away Sunday October 26, 2008 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan she was 85 years old. Irene married her husband Tony on November 11, 1946 at Assumption Catholic Church in Detroit. Irene has been a resident of Laurel Park West in Livonia since 2007 formerly of St. Helen, Detroit and Redford. She was a member...

Rosanna M. Atherton

Rosanna M. Atherton

October 25, 2008

Rosanna May Atherton went home to be with her Lord Saturday, October 25, 2008 at her home in West Branch, she was 81 years old. Rosanna was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in West Branch. She worked in the OB department at Tolfree Memorial Hospital for 39 years. After she retired she continued to work as a private...

Janet J. Hall

Janet J. Hall

October 24, 2008

Janet J. Hall passed away at the Grayling Mercy Hospital Friday October 24, 2008 she was 58 years old. Janet has been a resident of St. Helen for the past 4 years previously of Belleville, MI. Her greatest joy in life was raising her family. She enjoyed every day as a mom and will be greatly missed. Janet is survived...

Ronald M. Beck

Ronald M. Beck

October 23, 2008

Ronald M. Beck, age 64 passed away Thursday, October 23, 2008 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Saginaw. Mr. Beck had lived in Ogemaw County since 1995, formerly of Grayling. He was a member of the American Legion Post #162 of Luzerne, the VFW Post in Lewiston and was a life member of the NRA. He served in the U.S....

Betty J. Dolehanty

Betty J. Dolehanty

October 21, 2008

Betty Jean Dolehanty, age 79 passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw. Mrs. Dolehanty has lived in Rose City since 1989, formerly of Gaines, MI. She was the treasurer of Gaines Township for 14 years. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Durand , and a member of the Rose City...