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

Agnes M. Walker
January 5, 2009
Agnes M. (Bates) Bozik Walker, age 91, passed away Monday, January 5, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Agnes lived in West Branch most of her life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and singing. Agnes is survived by her six daughters, Barbara Arb of Flushing, Ruth Grant of Hale, Alice Jordan of Whittemore, Juanita (Bill) Knight of St. Helen,...

Daniel L. Geib
January 3, 2009
Daniel L. Geib, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Daniel has lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Algonac. He was a life member of the F.O.E. of Hale and Fair Haven and enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and boating. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 2000. Daniel...
Betty J. Rourke
January 2, 2009
Betty J. Rourke, age 82 of West Branch passed away Friday, January 2, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch with her family by her side. Betty had lived in West Branch since 1971, formerly of Madison Heights and Troy. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Betty is survived by her husband, Jim Rourke of West...
Gerald J. Brick
January 1, 2009
Gerald J. Brick passed away January 1, 2009 with his family by his side, he was 86 years old. Gerald had been a resident of West Branch most of his life except when he was working. He retired from Burrough Corp. in 1982 and moved back to West Branch. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church; the...
Charles E. Stephens
December 26, 2008
Charles E. Stephens, age 64 of West Branch, son of the late Stanley S. Stephens and Doris M. Holly, passed away December 26, 2008 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City after an extended illness. Survivors include his brothers, Stanley Stephens of West Branch, Stuart Stephens of Pioneertown, CA and sisters, Emma Jo Clark of Oldsmar, FL, Ann (Al)...

Valerie Irene Morris
December 26, 2008
Valerie I. Morris, age 48 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Friday, December 26, 2008. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Survivors include her father, Robert “Whitey” Morris of West Branch, her brothers, Allan (Mary) Morris and Harry (Charlene) Morris both of West Branch and her sisters, Darlene (Curt) Craven of Alto...

Hazel M. Priest
December 22, 2008
Hazel L. Priest, age 87 of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Hazel moved back to West Branch in 2006 after living in New Mexico. Surviving are her children, Jerome Priest, Roger (Doris) Priest, Ken Priest and Linda (Al) Diemert all of West Branch, 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great...
Julia A. Berg
December 8, 2008
Julia “Judy” A. Berg age 75 of Rose City, passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 at her home after an extended illness. Judy had lived in Rose City since 1988. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, past president of the Kirtland Foundation, also serving on the Kirtland College Board and a member and chairperson of the...

Earl J. Splan
December 7, 2008
Earl J. Splan age 88 of Prescott, passed away Sunday December 7, 2008 a his home. He had lived in Prescott since 1977, formerly of Union Lake. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church and the VFW Post #3774 of Skidway Lake. Earl is survived by his children, Jackie (Ted) Leahy of White Lake, Cheryl (Larry) Hensley, Patti...

James F. Dunn
December 7, 2008
James F. Dunn, age 81 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1973, formerly of Traverse City. James was a past master of the Roscommon Masonic Lodge #364 and a member of the American Legion Post #416. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He enjoyed hunting...

C. Darcy Ranney
December 4, 2008
C. Darcy Ranney, age 57 of Rose City, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008 at her home. Darcy had lived in Ogemaw County since 2008, formerly of Genesee County. She earned an Associates Degree in computer science from Mott Community College. She enjoyed reading and computers. Darcy is survived by her daughter, Carrie Ranney of Rose City, grandchildren, Alexandria Hall,...

Mary Lou Buccicone
December 3, 2008
Mary Lou Buccicone age 79, “A Remarkable Woman”, passed away at her home in West Branch on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 after a battle with a long term illness. Mary Lou was born in Flint on June 11, 1929 and was raised by George and Blanch Viele. She graduated from Standish High School and then attended nursing school in Saginaw....
Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack
December 2, 2008
Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack age 79 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Brian’s House in Bay City. Esther lived in Alger on the Tittabawassee River for many years before moving to West Branch in 1996. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was active on the church council for many years. She served as...

Julian Gorski
November 27, 2008
Julian Gorski, age 89 of Alger, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mr. Gorski had lived in Alger since 1980. Julian is survived by his wife Anna of Alger, his son, Andrew (Malgosia-Salinska-Gorska) Gorski of Richmond, VA and 2 grandsons. Services have been held.

Timothy P. Redburn
November 23, 2008
Timothy P. Redburn, age 53 of St. Helen passed away Sunday, November 23, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Timothy was born in Ann Arbor and he graduated in 1974 from Jefferson High School in Monroe. He worked for Hoover NSK in Ann Arbor prior to moving to St. Helen in 1978. Timothy is survived by his siblings, Penny...
Albert Tews
November 20, 2008
Albert Fred Tews was born April 12, 1914 in Wheaton Illinois. He was one of ten children from German immigrant parents. Al (The Bear) Tews passed away, at his home, Thursday, November 20, 2008. During his 94 years, Big Al (as he was also known) enjoyed the company of all whom he met. If you knew, or spent time with...
Thomas Lee Burkheiser
November 19, 2008
Thomas Lee Burkheiser, age 66 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at his home. Mr. Burkheiser had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Rochester. He retired from the Chevrolet Motor Division in 1996 and since 1998 has owned and operated the Faull Inn Restaurant and Bar in Rose City. He was a member of Ducks...

Gerald M. Elmy
November 18, 2008
Gerald M. Elmy, age 77 of West Branch, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Gingellville. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was a volunteer for the Gingellville Fire Department for many years. He retired from the Oakland...

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
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,...
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