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

Joseph F. Lake

Joseph F. Lake

July 21, 2006

Joseph F. Lake, age 39, passed away suddenly Friday, July 21, 2006 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joseph had lived in West Branch for the past 15 years previously from Rose City and Mio. Joseph enjoyed bowling and fishing and going to Sandy’s Restaurant each morning for his cup of coffee. Joseph is survived by his loving wife...

Toni J. Steenbergh

Toni J. Steenbergh

July 21, 2006

Toni J. Steenbergh, age 59, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Toni was a resident of Rose City since 1981, formerly of Clawson. She was a member of the Lioness Club in Rose City, the VFW Auxilary in Hale and a member of the Nursing Association. She enjoyed reading, painting and nursing. Surviving family...

Joe C. Rooks

Joe C. Rooks

July 19, 2006

Joe C. Rooks, age 71, of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Westland. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416, 40/8, and the Wildwood Wheelers, Chapter 23, Good Sam. He loved golf, bowling, camping, bus trips and going to the casino. Mr....

Leroy F. Kaiser

Leroy F. Kaiser

July 18, 2006

Leroy F. Kaiser, age 67, of St. Helen, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He had lived in St. Helen since 2001, formerly of St. Clair Shores. Mr. Kaiser enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his sister, Delores Kaiser of St. Clair Shores and his brother, Henry Kaiser of St. Helen. A Graveside Service will...

Barbara J. Morse

Barbara J. Morse

July 16, 2006

Barbara J. Morse, age 72, passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in Rose City since 2005, formerly of Big Bay, MI. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. Barbara is survived by her sisters, Dee (Don) Mann of Wolverine Lake and Carol (Dikran) Ornekian of Novi and several nieces...

Walter Witzke

Walter Witzke

July 14, 2006

Walter Witzke, age 93, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Walter was a resident of Rose City since 1975, formerly of Bay City. He enjoyed archery, golf, hunting and lapidary; was a former equestrian, an American Red Cross director, a member of Rock Club and President of the Bay City Bow Man. Surviving...

Kay E. Burgess

Kay E. Burgess

July 14, 2006

Kay E. Burgess, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on July 14, 2006 at the age of 73. Kay was born in Saginaw to Gus and Lena (Billiter) Dabbert on December 19, 1932. She married John N. Burgess November 27, 1954, in Saginaw. They had two daughters. The couple moved to West Branch in 1968 and became owners of...

Norman W. Farley

Norman W. Farley

July 14, 2006

Norman W. Farley, age 87, of West Branch, passed away at his home on Friday, July 14, 2006. Mr. Farley had lived in West Branch for most of his life. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the VFW Post #3775 of West Branch. Mr. Farley is survived by his children, Donna (Don) Cushman of Sears, Judy...

Dorothy M. Glendenning

Dorothy M. Glendenning

July 12, 2006

Dorothy M. Glendenning, age 84 of St. Helen, passed away at Autumn Woods Nursing Home in Warren on Wednesday, July 12, 2006. Mrs. Glendenning had lived in St. Helen since 1986, formerly of St. Clair Shores. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary #416, the VFW Auxiliary and Hope Lutheran Church, all of St. Helen. Dorothy is survived...

Trinity Faith Williams

Trinity Faith Williams

July 9, 2006

Trinity Faith Williams,age 12 days, went to Heaven on Sunday, July 9, 2006. She passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Trinity is survived by her loving mother, Amanda Williams of St. Helen, her sister, Angela Williams, age 4 of St. Helen, grandparents, William & Diane Earl of St. Helen and Harold & Sherry Andrews of St. Helen, her...

Norma J. Szemyak

Norma J. Szemyak

July 8, 2006

Norma J. Szemyak, age 67, of West Branch, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 8, 2006. She had lived in West Branch since 1976, formerly of Clawson. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary-Skidway Lake Post and the Eagles of West Branch. Norma is survived by her sons, David Grandchamp of West Branch and Michael Zabkiewicz...

Ernest A. Lehman

Ernest A. Lehman

July 7, 2006

Ernest A. Lehman, age 87 of West Branch, passed away at his home on Friday, July 7, 2006. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of the Knights of Columbus-#2022 and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. Mr. Lehman is survived by his wife Bernice Lehman of West...

Phillip W. Wangler

Phillip W. Wangler

July 5, 2006

Phillip W. "Junior" Wangler, age 74 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of the K of C #2022, West Branch, 4th Degree Assemble #1745 and a past board member of the West Branch Farmers Co-op and...

Dorothy A. Dykhuizen

Dorothy A. Dykhuizen

July 4, 2006

Dorothy A. Dykhuizen, age 79 of West Branch, passed away July 4, 2006 at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She had lived in West Branch since 2005, formerly of Ann Arbor. Mrs. Dykhuizen is survived by her children, Sheryl Faix of Ashville, NC and Kim (Diane) Eggeman of West Branch, 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, her sister, Audrey Fowler and...

Janet Lou (Deering) Whelpley

Janet Lou (Deering) Whelpley

July 2, 2006

Janet Deering Whelpley, age 65, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. Janet resided in West Branch most of her life. She married her husband George on April 14, 1986. Janet loved flower gardening and her euchre club. She was actively involved in the Michigan Probate and Juvenile Register's Association and served...

Amy Lynn Bentley

Amy Lynn Bentley

June 24, 2006

Amy Lynn Bentley, age 21 of Rose City, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Lake, Michigan. Amy had lived in Ogemaw County all of her life. She was a former Ogemaw Heights cheerleader, former Miss Teen Lupton in 2000 and competed in the Jr. Miss Michigan Pageant in 2000. She enjoyed going to the beach and being with her...

Lloyd Hawkins

Lloyd Hawkins

June 23, 2006

Lloyd Hawkins, age 77, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at the King Nursing Home in Houghton Lake. Lloyd had lived in Prudenville since 1999 formerly of St. Helen. He was a member of the Eagles of Houghton Lake, and enjoyed Bowling, Bingo, Fishing and Golf. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife Betty Jane Hawkins of Prudenville, daughter- Debbie...

Ellen Rose Beamish

Ellen Rose Beamish

June 16, 2006

Ellen Rose Beamish, age 81, passed away Friday, June 16, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ellen was married on March 29, 1979 to Donald. She resided in West Branch since 1996, formerly of Prescott. Ellen was a volunteer at West Branch Regional Medical Center in the Emergency Department, was a member of the Humane Society and...

Joanne A. Gillmore

Joanne A. Gillmore

June 15, 2006

Joanne A. Gillmore, age 74 of Rose City, passed away at her home, Thursday, June 15, 2006. She had lived in Rose City since 1975, formerly of Flint. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, outdoor activities, gardening and flowers. Mrs. Gillmore is survived by her daughters, Billie Jo (Ronnie) Crane of Flint and Denise Anthony-Iverson of Rose City; grandchildren, David (Juanita) Crane,...

Wayne Randall Brown

Wayne Randall Brown

June 13, 2006

Wayne R. Brown, age 40, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. He was a volunteer fireman for the Rose City Fire Department. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Roberta and Warren Weiss of Avella, PA. A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Assembly of God Church...