Obituaries

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

Joyce A. Kinney

Joyce A. Kinney

September 9, 2005

Joyce A. Kinney, age 65, of West Branch, passed away Friday, September 9, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1995, formerly of Livonia. Joyce is survived by her husband, Gerald of West Branch, daughters, Lynda (Russ) Grant of California and Teri (Jim) Firth of Dearborn Heights, 6 grandchildren, and her sister, Beverly...

Theodore G. Jacob

Theodore G. Jacob

September 7, 2005

Theodore G. "Ted" Jacob, age 83 of West Branch, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on September 7, 2005. He had lived in West Branch since 1999, formerly of Wyandotte. Mr. Jacob was a graduate of the University of Michigan and he was employed as a chemist at Difco Laboratory in Detroit. Ted is survived by his wife,...

Ruth Ann Huff

Ruth Ann Huff

September 7, 2005

Ruth Ann Huff, age 61 of West Branch, passed away at her home on September 7, 2005 after an extended illness. She had lived in West Branch since 1975, formerly of Saginaw. Ruth is survived by her husband, Lloyd T. Huff of West Branch, children, Angie (Rick) Doughty of Bridgeport, Troy (Amy) Huff and Dale (Nikki) Huff both of Alger,...

Frank A. Storms

Frank A. Storms

September 3, 2005

Frank A. Storms, age 67, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2005 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen for the past 30 years previously of Birch Run and Clio. Frank and his wife Delores are the owners of the Shady Lane Trailer Park in St. Helen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. He also enjoyed his many trips...

Willie B. Ward

Willie B. Ward

September 1, 2005

Willie B. Ward, age 83, of West Branch, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on September 1, 2005. Mrs. Ward is survived by three daughters, Jean Flores, Mary Graham and Sandra Morales. Services have been held.

Dorine M. Becker

Dorine M. Becker

August 30, 2005

Dorine M. Becker, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of West Branch since 1982, formerly of Bay City. She enjoyed doing crafts, painting, art work, sewing, cooking, nature and feeding wild animals. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Becker is survived by...

John W. Manser

John W. Manser

August 27, 2005

John W. Manser, age 77, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1994, formerly of Houston, TX. He served in WWII, 26th Infantry Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division, U.S. Army. He founded the Graflex Historical Society. Mr. Manser is survived by his wife, Dorothy...

Sarah B Bostrom

Sarah B Bostrom

August 26, 2005

Sarah B. Bostrom, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 7 years, formerly of Alpena. She was a member of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, the VFW Post #2496, the Rebekah's and the Fleet Reserve of the Navy. Sarah is survived by her daughter,...

Arthur "Art" Dabbs

Arthur "Art" Dabbs

August 24, 2005

Arthur "Art" Dabbs, age 60, of West Branch, passed away at his home on August 24, 2005. He had lived in West Branch for the past 5 years, formerly of Gibralter. He enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, being outdoors and socializing. Mr. Dabbs is survived by his wife, Vicky of West Branch, children--Rita (Vince) Mattina of Wyandotte and Randy Dabbs of...

Ruth Sheets

Ruth Sheets

August 24, 2005

Ruth Sheets, age 94, formerly of West Branch and Midland, passed away at Schnepp Health Care Center in St. Louis MI on August 24, 2005. Ruth was a former member of Hospice of Helping Hands, the American Cancer Society, the Tolfree Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the West Branch Creative Arts Association, the Ogemaw Community Players and Friends of the Library, all...

Karie Lee Bowman

Karie Lee Bowman

August 21, 2005

Karie Lee Bowman, age 5 months, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on August 21, 2005. Karie is survived by her parents, Daniel and Sara Bowman and her sister Makayla of West Branch, grandparents, Judith Shelby of Burton, Tammy and Gary Bowman of Prescott, and Lester and Melinda Shelby of Troy, MO, great-grandparents, Don and Lois, Bill and...

Stephanie Varady

Stephanie Varady

August 19, 2005

Stephanie Varady, age 80, of West Branch, passed away suddenly Friday, August 19, 2005. She had lived in West Branch since 1982. She was the beloved wife of the late Ted Varady. Mrs. Varady is survived by her children, Barbara (James) Rocco of Jackson, Jackie Wink (Thomas Skender) of Sterling Heights and Joanne (Shawn) Mahoney of Rockford, grandchildren, Lt. Commander...

Dolores K. Collins

Dolores K. Collins

August 17, 2005

Dolores K. Collins, age 74 of West Branch, passed away August 17, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly of Detroit. Mrs. Collins is survived by her husband, Larkin Collins of West Branch, children, Leeanita Penberthy of the Upper Peninsula, David Mack of Howell, Katherine Muscott of Canton, Neal Collins of...

William Richardson Phillips Ii

William Richardson Phillips Ii

August 16, 2005

William R. Phillips, age 77, of St. Helen, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He had lived in St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Utica. He was a member of the Hope Lutheran Church of St. Helen and the Houghton Lake Elks Club #1982. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife Nancy Phillips of...

Sharon J. Awrey

Sharon J. Awrey

August 15, 2005

Sharon J. Awrey, age 66, of West Branch, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She had lived in West Branch since 1977, formerly of AuGres. She loved gardening, the Detroit Pistons, Alan Jackson, the Bee Gees and cars. She also volunteered at the Ogemaw County Fair, setting up fruit and vegetable displays. Sharon is survived by her daughters,...

Eleanor A. Mitchell

Eleanor A. Mitchell

August 14, 2005

Eleanor A. Mitchell, age 79, passed away at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. She married her husband of 57 years, Edwin Mitchell on June 12, 1948. She had lived in Gladwin since 1988, formerly of Dearborn. She was a member of Willing Workers of Gladwin and she enjoyed quilting, canning, cooking, gardening, being outdoors, and her grandchildren. Eleanor is survived...

Betty  A. Fisher

Betty A. Fisher

August 14, 2005

Betty A. Fisher, age 76, of St. Helen, passed away at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City on August 14, 2005. She had lived in St. Helen since 1979 and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in both St. Helen and West Branch. Mrs. Fisher is survived by her children, Darlene Fisher and William Fisher both...

Sarah P. Junk

Sarah P. Junk

August 13, 2005

Sarah P. Junk, age 94, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Rose City since 1974, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, sewing, crocheting, baking, cooking, gardening, and bird watching. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Geraldine M. Husk...

Margaret M. Radtke

Margaret M. Radtke

August 12, 2005

Margaret M. Radtke, age 91, of West Branch, passed away at her home on August 12, 2005. Margaret is survived by her son, Bill Radtke of West Branch. No services are scheduled.

Sonny R. Dively

Sonny R. Dively

August 10, 2005

Sonny R. Dively, age 40, of St. Helen, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. He had been a resident of St. Helen for 2 months, formerly of Standish and West Branch. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, listening to music, working on motorcycles, professional bull riding and collecting John Deere memorabilia. Mr. Dively is survived by his wife, Patricia Dively...