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

Patricia A. Chinery

Patricia A. Chinery

November 3, 2004

Patricia A. Chinery, age 78 of St. Helen passed away at her home after an extended illness. She had lived in St.Helen for the past 26 years, formerly of Saginaw. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #416 of St. Helen. Mrs. Chinery is survived by her nephews, James Dorr of Douglas and John (Sarah) Dorr of...

Thelma Rosebrugh Shepard

Thelma Rosebrugh Shepard

November 3, 2004

Mrs. Shepard, age 86, passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. She had lived in Grayling since 1966, formerly of West Branch and Bridgeport. She was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church of West Branch and the Nichelson Memorial United Methodist Church of Grayling. Mrs. Shepard is survived by her son, Rex (Barbara) Shepard of Grayling,...

Lottie Slater

Lottie Slater

November 1, 2004

Lottie Slater, age 81 of West Branch, passed away Monday November 1,2004 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1954. Lottie is survived by her children, John (Marsha) Lojewski of Charlotte, Vernon (Norma) Slater of Englewood, FL and Maryann (Ron) Hawley of White Cloud and 2 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Vernon G. Benjamin

Vernon G. Benjamin

October 30, 2004

Mr. Benjamin, age 94, passed away at his daughters home in Canton. Born in West Branch, he retired from Ford Motor Company in Northville in 1972 after 30 years of service. Mr. Benjamin is survived by his daughters, C. Elaine Wilson and Kay Sieting both of Canton, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Ila Mansfield

Ila Mansfield

October 29, 2004

Ila Mansfield, age 97, passed away a Bortz Health Care in West Branch October, 29, 2004. Mrs. Mansfield lived in West Branch since 1988 previously of Davison, Michigan. Mrs. Mansfield enjoyed Knitting and Needle Point. Mrs. Mansfield is survived by a Daughter- Jean Gaudett of St. Helen. 2 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Thomas J. Chouinard

Thomas J. Chouinard

October 26, 2004

Thomas Chouinard, age 58 of West Branch passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of Madison Heights. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Chouinard is survived by his wife Shirley of West Branch, children--Deborah (Wesley) Tumblin of Fairgrove, Michelle (John) Morrison of Alger, Thomas II (Deborah) Chouinard of St....

Debra Ann Krestar

Debra Ann Krestar

October 25, 2004

Debra A. Krestar, age 48 of Rose City, passed away suddenly on October 25, 2004. She had lived in Rose City since 1992, formerly of Hale. She was employed at the Faull Inn of Rose City and attended Kirtland Community College. She enjoyed outdoor activities, cooking and taking care of her family. Debra is survived by her friend and soul...

Kathleen S. Hawkins

Kathleen S. Hawkins

October 23, 2004

Kathleen S. Hawkins, age 79 of West Branch passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Alger. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Ogemaw Community Players and the First United Methodist Church. She was the former operator of the Bank Vault Restaurant in Lake Orion, a senior...

Richard Hughey

Richard Hughey

October 19, 2004

Mr. Hughey, age 70 of West Branch passed away at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in West Branch for most of his life. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served as an usher, was a past chairman of the First United Methodist Church Council, a member of the United Methodist Men's...

Donald J. Kernstock

Donald J. Kernstock

October 17, 2004

Donald J. Kernstock, age 50, passed away Sunday morning at the Standish St. Mary's Hospital. Don has been a resident of Alger for 32 years previously of Bay City. He was very active in his community. Don has been a firefighter with the Mottatt Twp. Fire Department for over 30 years. He belonged to the Faith Lutheran Church in Prescott,...

William R. Schulz

William R. Schulz

October 15, 2004

William R. Schulz, age 71, passed away October 15, 2004 at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Schulz had been a resident of Lupton since 1977, formerly of Clinton Township, Michigan. He married the former Mary A. Wilhelm on November 30, 1957 in Detroit. Mr. Schulz was a small business owner and was a Korean War Veteran. Surviving family...

Richard L. Pauley

Richard L. Pauley

October 12, 2004

Richard L. Pauley, age 66 of West Branch, passed away suddenly in Menominee County, Michigan. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the NRA, the Michigan Home Builders Association and the Northeast Michigan Board of Realtors. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors...

Judy Kay Chaltraw

Judy Kay Chaltraw

October 6, 2004

Judy Kay Chaltraw, age 49 of West Branch, passed away at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. Survivors include her sister, Cathy Donahue of Pennsylvania and brothers, Vern Faughnan of West Branch and Jim Schuetz of Saginaw. No Services are scheduled.

Pamela R. Gretzinger

Pamela R. Gretzinger

October 5, 2004

Mrs. Gretzinger, age 60 of West Branch passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since September of 2000, formerly of Saginaw. She was a member of the Lupton Bible Baptist Church and the Crazy Quilters Quilting Club. She loved quilting and taught quilting and she had done charity quilting. Mrs. Gretzinger is survived...

Andrea Lynne Hanes Demski

Andrea Lynne Hanes Demski

October 5, 2004

Andrea Hanes Demski, age 22 of Port Clinton Ohio passed away at her home after an extended illness. She had lived in Port Clinton since 1992, formerly of West Branch. Andrea is survived by her fiancee Robert Niceswanger, mother Tammy Sue (Lewis) Mitchell of Port Clinton, OH, father Richard Demski of Midland, brothers Dewey Demski of Port Clinton, OH and...

Ada L. Trout

Ada L. Trout

October 4, 2004

Mrs. Trout, age 97 of West Branch passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She was born October 24,1906 in West Branch the youngest of 15 children. She married Raymond Trout on June 22, 1927. He preceded her in death on December 21, 1978. She was a lifelong housewife and farmer. She was a member of the Farm...

Thelma I. Sutton

Thelma I. Sutton

October 1, 2004

Mrs. Sutton, age 93 passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in the West Branch-Rose City area since 1969. She was a member of the Senior Citizen Center and she enjoyed playing cards. Mrs. Sutton is survived by her sons--Guy (Lenore) Sheldon and Leon (Trudy) Sheldon both of West Branch and John (Bessie) Sheldon of...

Roy W. Koshnic

Roy W. Koshnic

September 28, 2004

Mr. Koshnic, age 93 of Roscommon, formerly of Melvindale, passed away at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon. He was a member of the VFW Post #6032, Melvindale and a WWII Veteran. Mr. Koshnic is survived by his sister in law, Patricia (Robert) Gohm of St. Helen, nieces Susan Brayman of Bay City, Debra Simms of Pinconning, Jan Haas of Standish and...

William R. Mayo

William R. Mayo

September 27, 2004

Mr. Mayo, age 85 of St. Helen passed away at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1966, formerly of Royal Oak. He was a member of the Elks Club #1588 of Ferndale, the First United Methodist Church of West Branch and he was a volunteer at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mayo is survived by his...

Helen N. Douglas

Helen N. Douglas

September 26, 2004

Helen Douglas, age 87 of West Branch passed away Sunday September 26, 2004 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 1940. She was very active in Girl Scouts and the Questers and a member of the Eastern Star. She and her husband formerly owned and operated the Model Restaurant in West Branch for...