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

Phyllis M. Adams

Phyllis M. Adams

January 16, 2008

Phyllis M. Adams, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch for the past 10 years, formerly of Pontiac and Waterford. Phyllis enjoyed arts and crafts and ceramics. Survivors include her daughter, Bernadette Brooks of Edenville, son-in-law, David Pelland of West Branch, 6 grandchildren and...

Melodie A. Henry

Melodie A. Henry

January 14, 2008

Melodie A. Henry, age 54, of West Branch, passed away Monday, January 14, 2008 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Melodie had lived in West Branch since 1989, formerly of Midland and Harrison. She was a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints of Harrison. Melodie is survived by her husband, Clem Henry of West Branch,...

Evelyn J. Rau

Evelyn J. Rau

January 12, 2008

Evelyn J. Rau, age 77, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at her home. Evelyn had lived in West Branch since 1941, formerly of Bay City. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she enjoyed quilting, fishing, gardening, farming and spending time with her family. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Michael Rau of...

John Ehinger

John Ehinger

January 12, 2008

John "Jack" Ehinger, age 82, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Jack was born March 7, 1925 in West Branch to Anthony and Elizabeth Ehinger. He served in the U.S. Army and married the former Jane Winter in 1954. He was a digger operator for Consumers Power Co., retiring in 1983. Jack was...

Caroline H. Oyster

Caroline H. Oyster

January 11, 2008

Caroline Helen (Egon) Oyster, born February 5, 1932 and passed away January 11, 2008. Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Her hobbies include playing bingo, going to the casino, recipes, strawberries, raspberries and traveling. Caroline is survived by her children, Verna Jo Oyster Houck of Twining, Carol Oyster and Kenneth Oyster both of West Branch and Mary (Robert) Cohen of...

Helene Regina Sedik

Helene Regina Sedik

January 10, 2008

Sedik, Helene Regina passed away January 10, 2008, age 73. Beloved wife of Harry, married August 25, 1956. Loving mother of Mark (Cheryl), Joyce (David) Benz, Craig (Linda), Lisa (Bryce) Phillips, Lora (Ken) Fedeson. Loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dearest sister of Robert (Carol) Zgnilec. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen begins...

William G. Kaiser

William G. Kaiser

January 5, 2008

William G. Kaiser, age 82, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008 at his home. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. William is survived by his sisters; Lillian Craft and Bessie Lawrence both of West Branch and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home will begin on Monday,...

Leonard J. Walker

Leonard J. Walker

December 31, 2007

Leonard J. Walker, age 81, of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 31, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly of Brown City. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. Leonard is survived by his wife, Ruth Walker of West Branch, children; David (Pam) Walker of West Branch and...

William J. Mcqueen

William J. Mcqueen

December 27, 2007

William J. McQueen, age 36, of West Branch, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, December 27, 2007. He had lived in West Branch since 2006. William is survived by his mother, Patricia McQueen of West Branch, his uncle, Carl Wheelock Sr. of West Branch, cousins; Patricia and Carl Wheelock Jr. and many special friends. He was preceded in...

George G. Lauwers Sr.

George G. Lauwers Sr.

December 27, 2007

LAUWERS SR., George G. of Rose City formerly of Waterford; December 27, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer; age 67. Husband of Pam for 18 years; father of George Jr. (Buffie) Lauwers of Ortonville, Bill (Alana) Fowler of Grand Blanc, Derek (Krista) Fowler of Ortonville and Kevin (Tonya) Fowler of Texas; Papa of Amanda, Heather, Haley, Regina, Hunter, Brandon,...

Frederick M. White

Frederick M. White

December 26, 2007

Frederick Michael White Died December 26th, 2007 Frederick Michael White (originally from West Branch) passed away at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI on Wednesday the 26th of December. Fred was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife Shirley (Spencer) and their three children Leslie Garn (Marten) of Charlotte, Alan (Cammi) of Williamston and Tracy Carlson (Randy) of...

Albert F. Kuerbitz

Albert F. Kuerbitz

December 26, 2007

Albert F. Kuerbitz, age 75, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Mr. Kuerbitz had lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of Greenbush. He enjoyed small engine repair and was a conservationist. Albert is survived by his wife, Patricia of West Branch, children; Ricky (Kathy) Kuerbitz, Vicky (Patrick) McClusky and...

Joseph A. Kowalski

Joseph A. Kowalski

December 26, 2007

Joseph A. Kowalski, age 70, of White Lake, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2007 in West Branch. Joseph is survived by his daughters, Linda Jarrell, Michele Jarrell and Valerie Jenkins all of West Branch, 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his sisters; Elaine Berardi of Wolverine and Kathy (Dennis) Zanley of Warren, his brother, Michael (Pam) Kowalski of Birmingham, 6 nieces and...

Melvin R. Gillette

Melvin R. Gillette

December 18, 2007

Melvin Ray Gillette, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2007 in Azle, Texas. Funeral: 11am, Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, Rose City, MI. Visitation will begin on Friday, December 21, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. Melvin was born in Rose City and farmed in Michigan for several years. He relocated to the Fort Worth, Texas...

Sara Inez Fitzpatrick

Sara Inez Fitzpatrick

December 17, 2007

Sara Inez FitzPatrick, age 77, passed away Monday, December 17, 2007 in Antioch, California. Mrs. FitzPatrick lived in West Branch most of her life. She loved the great outdoors and enjoyed all the "critters" that visited her home on Clear Lake. She retired from A&P after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the local Chapter...

Alexander A. Zabarcki

Alexander A. Zabarcki

December 13, 2007

Alexander A. Zabarcki, age 82, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2007 at his home. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Birch Run. He served in the Army during WWII. He loved NASCAR, fishing and having a good time. Alexander is survived by his children, Alan (Melissa) Zabarcki of Gaylord, Rita Berger...

Betty S. Littler

Betty S. Littler

December 7, 2007

Betty S. Littler, 66, of Alger, died Friday, December 7, 2007 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Betty lived in the Alger area since 2001, formerly of New Boston, MI. Surviving is her husband, Richard A. Littler of Alger, son Rick Jones of Wayne, daughter, Mary Jane Lott of Newport, MI, son, Jerry Jones of Ypsilanti, son, Richard Littler Jr of...

Cleo B. Hoenshell

Cleo B. Hoenshell

December 3, 2007

Cleo B. Hoenshell, age 86, of West Branch, passed away Monday, December 3, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Cleo had lived in West Branch for most of her life. She was an avid bowler for over 50 years, a former clerk for Churchill Township and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She retired in 1983 from...

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter

December 2, 2007

Blanche M. (Furno) Porter, age 71, of St Helen, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Roseville. Blanche is survived by her husband of 51 years, Arthur Porter of St. Helen, children; John (Cathy) Porter of Imlay City, Ronald (Dawn) Porter of Capac and Randolph (Kellie) Porter of...

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden

November 30, 2007

Sharon Louise (Faler) Arden, 74, passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Sharon has been a resident of West Branch since 1996 previously of Goodrich. She and her husband enjoyed working together and preparing for their many Craft Shows around the state. Sharon enjoyed sewing, and working at the Fair Store. She...