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

Leroy Dale Bierschbach

Leroy Dale Bierschbach

September 2, 2004

Leroy Dale Bierschbach, age 48, passed away September 2, 2004 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bierschbach had been a resident of Rose City since 2003, formerly of Livonia. Mr. Bierschbach was an artist and enjoyed painting. Surviving family members include his daughter Carrie Bierschbach of Livonia, son Ryan of Livonia, brother Larry (Gabrial) of Rose City and parents...

Debra A. Webster

Debra A. Webster

September 2, 2004

Debra A. Webster, age 44, passed away September 23, 2004 at Standish Community Hospital. Mrs. Webster had been a resident of Whittemore since 1993, formerly of Clio. She worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service. Surviving family members include her husband Jeffery W. whom she married on February 4, 1978 in Flint; sons Ryan T. of Fayette,...

William Roland Church, Jr.

William Roland Church, Jr.

September 1, 2004

Mr. Church, age 88, of Rose City and Compass Lake Hills, Florida died Wednesday September 1, 2004 at his home in Compass Lake Hills, Florida following a long illness. Mr. Church was born February 4, 1916 in Rose City to William R. and Norma M. (Kunisch) Church. He lived in Rose City for the majority of his life. Mr. Church...

Frances L. Lally

Frances L. Lally

September 1, 2004

Frances Lally, age 101, passed away at The Carriage House in Bay City. She had lived in West Branch since 1925, before moving to Bay City. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Ladies Aid and a member of the Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary for many years. Fran is survived by her daughter, Helen (Gerald) Klee...

Michael E. Johnson

Michael E. Johnson

August 31, 2004

Mr. Johnson, age 67 passed away at his home. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1995, formerly of Detroit. He was a member of the K of C of St. Helen and he enjoyed woodworking and bumping and painting cars. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife Cecelia of St. Helen, his brothers--William (Patricia) Johnson of Clinton...

Margaret D. Vantine

Margaret D. Vantine

August 31, 2004

Mrs. Vantine, age 77 of St. Helen passed away at her home. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1972, formerly of Pontiac. She enjoyed making latch hook rugs, reading and watching old movies. Mrs. Vantine is survived by her children--Linda (Robert) Huger of Tampa, FL, David Vantine of Milford, Barbara (David) Vajda of Mt. Pleasant and Randall...

Melvin P. Womack

Melvin P. Womack

August 30, 2004

Mr. Womack, age 82 of West Branch, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Gladwin and Pontiac. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He loved to fish and hunt. Mr. Womack is survived by his wife Esther of West Branch, children--David (Kay) Womack of Georgetown, TX,...

Mary Catherine Painter

Mary Catherine Painter

August 29, 2004

Mrs. Painter, age 81 of Rose City passed away at Bortz Health Care. She had lived in Rose City since 1978, formerly of Bay City. She was a past president of the VFW Auxillary of Rose City, past president of the Michigan Association of Housekeepers and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. She retired in 1984 from Bay Medical...

Mary Jane Gassman

Mary Jane Gassman

August 28, 2004

Mrs. Gassman, age 78, passed away peacefully at her son's home. She had been a resident of Alger since 1971, formerly of Southgate. Mrs. Gassman is survived by her children, Henry (Dorothy) Gassman of Alger and Kathryn (Bernard) Warner of Gaylord. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Her sister Vivian Harris of Benzonia also survives....

Gabrielle S. Garner

Gabrielle S. Garner

August 27, 2004

Gabrielle, age 1, passed away at Saginaw Covenant Hospital-Cooper Campus. Gabrielle is survived by her parents Brandon and Jennifer Garner of West Branch, a brother James of West Branch and two half-brothers Robert and Ryan Mason of West Branch. Also surviving are Garbielle's maternal grandparents Robert and Sharon Boots of Alger and paternal grandmother Lana Garner of West Branch. Visitation...

Donald C. Broomfield

Donald C. Broomfield

August 26, 2004

Mr. Broomfield, age 94 passed away at his home in St. Helen. He had lived in St. Helen since 1972, formerly of Mayville. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and mushroom picking. Mr. Broomfield is survived by his wife Helen of St. Helen, children--Jerry (Sally) Broomfield of California, Janet (Tom) Allen of Ohio, Kay (Elvis) Dailey of Columbiaville, 12 grandchildren and 21...

Abbie R. Samson

Abbie R. Samson

August 22, 2004

Abbie R. Samson, age 97, passed away Sunday afternoon August 22, 2004 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Samson had lived in West Branch since 1972 formerly of Flint. Mrs. Samson was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church of West Branch and the Flint Community Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Farm Bureau. Mrs....

Shirley J. Johnson

Shirley J. Johnson

August 21, 2004

Shirley J. Johnson, age 66, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2004 at her home. Shirley had lived in St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Wayne. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Dewey of St. Helen, children--Sandra Johnson of Hazel Park, Dewey M. (Edna) Johnson and Jonathon (Theresa) Johnson both of Romulus, 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also...

A. Joseph Irving

A. Joseph Irving

August 20, 2004

Joseph Irving, age 76, passed away suddenly at his home. Joe had lived in West Branch for the past 35 years, formerly of Petoskey. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #2051,the VFW Post #3775 and the Optimist Club all of West Branch. He was the former owner of the Branch Bookstore and currently the owner of Ogemaw Enterprises....

Frances Jean Royer

Frances Jean Royer

August 20, 2004

Frances Jean Royer, age 73, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Ladies Club of Lake Ogemaw and she formerly owned her own ceramic business in Clawson. She was a 48 year member of the Eastern Star #325 of Wyandotte-Trenton, MI. One of her real passions was listening to the music of Bill...

Wilma Rondo

Wilma Rondo

August 18, 2004

Wilma Rondo, age 71 of St. Helen passed away at her home. She had been a resident of St. Helen for the past 35 years, formerly of Caro. She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include her children--Cindy (David) Willett of Attica, Debra (Joe) Gage, Clinton (Leora) Rondo Jr. and Michael (Terry) Ozbat all of St. Helen, Mary...

Marion P. Gross

Marion P. Gross

August 12, 2004

Mrs. Gross, age 80 of St. Helen, passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Survivors include her sons, Jim (Kathy) Barber and William Barber all of West Branch, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and her sister Adeline Rose of Elkhart, IN. No Services are scheduled.

Darryl A. Bruckler

Darryl A. Bruckler

August 11, 2004

Mr. Bruckler, age 60 passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch for the past 4 years, formerly of Flint. He retired from Buick Motor Division after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and the VFW. Mr. Bruckler is survived by his wife Susan Bruckler of West Branch, children--Amy...

Asil Ray Thomas

Asil Ray Thomas

August 10, 2004

Asil Ray Thomas was a much loved father and grandfather. He passed away August 10, 2004 at his home. He was born in Midland on May 25, 1912. He retired as a mechanic and spent the years he had left caring lovingly for his wife, working outdoors in the garden and playing with any and all of the kids who...

Frances G. Gould

Frances G. Gould

August 9, 2004

Frances Genevra Smith Gould of West Branch, passed away Monday, August 9, 2004, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 13, 1909 in Caro, MI, the daughter of Clara and Henry Smith and the pioneer Spaulding family. She was of Quaker heritage from Millville, PA where she visited often. In the 1930’s she attended County Normal and...