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

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...

Gwenna M. Retelle

Gwenna M. Retelle

October 21, 2008

Gwenna M. Retelle, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Iosco Medical Care Facility in Tawas City. Mrs. Retelle had lived in West Branch since 1964. Survivors include her daughters, Terry Kairunas of West Branch and Sharon Nowland of Wisconsin. Services have been held.

David H. Davidson

David H. Davidson

October 15, 2008

David H. Davidson, age 83 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had lived in West Branch since 2007, formerly of Prescott. David was a member of the American Legion Post #370 and the Moose Lodge #440 both of Skidway Lake and the Mt. Morris Lodge #470. Survivors include his...

Tony D. Rottmann

Tony D. Rottmann

October 14, 2008

Tony D. Rottmann, age 50 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Tony had lived in St. Helen for much of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and riding in his dunebuggy. Tony is survived by his daughters, Lanelle (Mike) Brown of St. Helen and Toni Rottmann of Arizona, his...

Jean M. Krol

Jean M. Krol

October 13, 2008

Jean M. Krol, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at the American House of Rochester Hills. Mrs. Krol had been a resident of St. Helen since 1977, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of the St. Helen Catholic Church and the Polish Women’s Alliance. Jean is survived by her children, Edwin Krol of Plymouth,...

Joyce M. Calies

Joyce M. Calies

October 13, 2008

Joyce M. Calies, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at her daughter’s home. She had lived in West Branch for the past 30 years, formerly of Roseville. Mrs. Calies was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Cooper of West Branch and Karen (John) Evans of Rapid City, grandchildren, John...

Bettye J. Smith

Bettye J. Smith

October 13, 2008

Bettye J. Smith, age 76 of Rose City, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Rose City since 1953. Bettye was born on July 20, 1932 in Tennessee and married George Smith Jr. on June 2, 1951 in Lincoln Park. She worked as a secretary for Refrigeration News in Detroit then...

Charles J. Converse

Charles J. Converse

October 12, 2008

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch for Charles J. (Chuck) Converse, 58, of West Branch who died October 12,2008 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be at the funeral home Tuesday, October 14 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Mr. Converse...

Donald L. Treat

Donald L. Treat

October 7, 2008

Donald L. Treat, age 78 of West Branch passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1994 and retired from General Motors after many years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Donald is survived by his son, Casey Treat of Fenton, his sister...