Hayden Ward Englehardt was stillborn on May 5, 2008 at Grayling Mercy Hospital. Hayden is survived by his parents, Patrick McCarn and Alicia Englehardt of St. Helen, grandparents, Janette and Bob Englehardt of St. Helen and Kenneth McCarn of Lansing, great-grandparents, Patricia McCarn of St. Helen and Nancy Englehardt of Shelby Township, aunts, Sheila (Rob) Englehardt of St. Helen and...
Edward H. Buckel Sr, age 77 of West Branch died peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, May 3, 2008 with his loving wife by his side. Edward was born on March 13, 1931 in West Branch and lived in the area all his life. He married Melvia Kartes June 24, 1961 in West Branch. Ed enjoyed working on...
Charles H.W. Brunett Sr, age 94, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in the West Branch area since 1978, formerly of Hale. Mr. Brunett is survived by his children, Hailey Brunett of Oscoda, Mary Ann Nelson of Shelby, Betty Lou Yeargan of Lyles, TN, and Larry Brunett of...
Geraldine J. Ahrent, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of St. Helen. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary of St. Helen, the White Shrine of Houghton Lake and the First United Methodist Church of West...
Robin L. Parker, age 43, of West Branch, passed away Friday, April 25, 2008, at her home. She had lived in the Roscommon County for several years before moving to West Branch. She was a member of Roscommon Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, and spending time with her son ShawnMicheal. Robin is survived by husband, Leon of West Branch,...
Lavina F. Stephens, age 65 of Alger, went home to be in the Lord’s hands Thursday, April 24, 2008 at her home. She had lived in Alger since 1979, formerly of Flint. Lavina was a member of Secord Baptist Church and had a monthly home Bunco Club. She was the acting treasurer of the Wildwood Fire Department and she worked...
Raymond L. Trout, age 40, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at his home. He had lived in West Branch for most of his life. He owned and operated Trout Rustproofing and auto accessories for 14 years. He was a member of the Tractor Pull Association and was a partner in Cloverland Farms. He worked for Bob...
Michael E. Kaniewski, age 52 of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008. He had lived in West Branch since 1986 and was a custodian for St. Joseph School. He enjoyed sports, especially hockey and the Detroit Red Wings. Mike is survived by his wife, Sue Kaniewski of West Branch, children, Jenelle (Chad) Dufresne of Bay City, Brad Kaniewski...
Norma M. Wright, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in St. Helen since 1977, formerly of Saginaw. Norma was a life member and past president of the VFW Auxiliary of Roscommon, a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #416 of St. Helen, an active volunteer...
Dennis D. Manick, age 68 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Horizon Senior Living in St.Helen. Mr. Manick was born February 28, 1940 in Wyandotte. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1958-1961, serving as military police and a guard of U.S. airplanes. While stationed in Labrador, he guarded President Eisenhower’s plane. He...
Ruth B. Walker, age 76, of West Branch, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly of Brown City. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Walker is survived by her children, Dave (Pamela) Walker of West Branch and Ann Walker of Mt. Pleasant,...
Earl M. Brick, age 86, of West Branch passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the K of C Council #2022. He was a Veteran of WWII and worked for the Ogemaw County Road...
Howard L. Schroeder, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of East Tawas and Ann Arbor. He was a member of Tawas Area Presbyterian Church, and an associate member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Rose City, Lions Club of Ann Arbor, East...
Santina Nasser, age 76, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in Maple Valley since 1972, formerly of the Detroit Area. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church and the CCW, the Red Hat Society and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing and cooking. Most of all, she loved her family—her...
TEDDY PINSON – Age 61 Born: February 20, 1947, in Wyandotte, Michigan Died: April 8, 2008, in Gladwin, Michigan He was preceded in death by his father, Malcomb Pinson; his mother, Zella Adkins-Pinson-Calhoun; his Grandparents- Robert Tee and Fanny Adkins: his 1st wife, Mary Jane (Weise) Pinson; 3 baby sisters: Uvon, Normaleen, and Darlene Adkins; 2 older sisters: Cinderella Towry...
We’ve never heard your voices or even seen your smile. Another time, another place; we’ll be with you both in a while. Two sweet tiny flower buds at birth, They were taken from us to Heaven, Before they were soiled on this Earth. We wish to know every step you take so we may do the same. Someday, down this...
Leslie Todd Kempfer, 37, of St Helen, MI passed away at home with family and friends on April 6, 2008. Leslie was born Feb. 14, 1971 in Royal Oak, MI to Les & Sherrie Kempfer. He graduated from Roscommon High School in 1989. He graduated from Ferris State University in 1994 with a Bachelors degree in Small Business Management. He...
Philip E. DesRosiers, age 66, of Hale, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 2, 2008. He is survived by his wife Marcia DesRosiers of Hale. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Hale. Fr. Gus Franczek and Fr. Ronald DesRosiers S.M. will officiate.
John T. Walsh Jr. , age 57 of Rose City, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1983, formerly of Lincoln Park. John is survived by his wife Karla Walsh of Rose City, a daughter, grandchildren, sisters, brothers and several nieces, nephews and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held...
John K. Maitland, age 102, of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at King Nursing Centre in Houghton Lake. Mr. Maitland had lived in St. Helen for over 20 years, formerly of Detroit. He was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church and he enjoyed golfing and fishing. John is survived by his sons, David (Dawn)...