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

Frederick L. Klug
February 7, 2004
Frederick L. Klug 102, was born Oct. 22, 1901 to Henry and Antonia (Woolman) Klug in Harbor Beach, Mi. He has lived in the Alger and West Branch Area since 1955. Mr. Klug was a member of the Masonic Lodge #376, West Branch and the West Branch ODD Fellows. Mr. Klug is survived by his daughter in law, Ruth Klug...

Fern C. Sheppard
February 3, 2004
Mrs. Sheppard passed away at Covenant Health Center in Saginaw. She had been a resident of West Branch for the past 25 years, formerly of Saginaw. She retired from GM in 1986 and was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sheppard is survived by her husband, Thomas Sheppard of West Branch, sons--Donald Gardner Jr. of Bridgeport, Jon...

Joan M. Palm
February 2, 2004
Joan Mary Palm passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of West Branch for all of her life. Joan was always ready with a hug and a smile. She loved to participate in her senior programs. Joan is survived by her sisters, Yvonne (George) Kenworthy and Estelle (Russ) Buckel both of West Branch and...

Gertrude L. Poehlman
January 31, 2004
Mrs. Poehlman passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of West Branch since 1973, formerly of Pontiac. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Moose Lodge and she retired from Pontiac School System. Mrs. Poehlman is survived by her children--William Van Buskirk of Pontiac, Marilyn Ware of Overton TX, Ron (Lita)...

Paul J. Christenson, M.D.
January 29, 2004
Dr. Christenson, age 82, passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1979 moving from Spring Lake, MI. Dr. Christenson received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Siena College, N.Y., his Masters Degree in Public Health from Columbia University and his medical doctor from Marquette Medical School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Charles L. Jones
January 29, 2004
Mr. Jones passed away at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1995, formerly of Sarasota FL. He enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife Vivian of Rose City, stepchildren--Kristi (Brad) Green of Waterford and Scott (Kelli) Kemper III of Dallas TX, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and his...

Danny M. Yost
January 29, 2004
Mr. Yost passed away at his home. He had been a resident of Prescott for the past 7 years, formerly of Trenton. Survivers include his daughter, Crystal Charlton of Gladwin, 2 grandchildren, 6 sisters and 1 brother. No Services are scheduled.

Laurence W. Romatz
January 28, 2004
Mr. Romatz passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Inkster. He was a member and church extension representative for St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch, a member of the Optimist Club of West Branch, a member and present commander of the American Legion Post 103 of...

Garland Fraley
January 27, 2004
Mr. Fraley passed away at his home. He had been a resident of Prescott for the past 15 years, formerly of Brownstown. He was a member of the VFW Post #01888 in Trenton and he enjoyed gardening and bingo. Mr. Fraley is survived by his wife Rose Fraley of Prescott, children--Gina Fraley of Highland IN, Gene Fraley of Austin TX,...

Donald H. Meyer
January 27, 2004
Mr. Meyer passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Livonia. He was a member of the American Legion #416 and he enjoyed golfing. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife Gayle of St.Helen, children--Kimberly (David) Flint of Redford Township and Kent (Heather) Meyer of South Lyon and...

Donald R Waun
January 27, 2004
Mr. Waun passed away at his home. He had been a resident of Alger since 1996, formerly of Warren. Mr. Waun is survived by his wife Jeanene of Alger, children--David (Theresa) Waun of Millington and Shawn (Debbie Coleman) Waun of Warren, grandchildren--Brittany, Breanna, David and Bethany. His Brothers-- George, Jimmy, Raymond, Alvin and his Sisters-- Kitty, Judy and Diane. Visitation...

Douglas B. Robinson
January 26, 2004
Douglas B. Robinson age 80 of West Branch passed away Monday January 26, 2004 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch with his family at his side. Mr. Robinson had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the K of C #2022 and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He married Shirley Wood on November...

Donald J. Smith
January 26, 2004
Mr. Smith passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had been a resident of West Branch for most of his life. He was a member of the Wildwood Whirlers, the Good Sam Club, the Emergency Assistance Center and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Smith is survived by his sons--Randy Smith and Lyle (Irene) Smith both of West...

Lucille A. Ayers
January 24, 2004
Lucille Adella Ayers, age 91, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2004. Born in Cadillac, MI. January 13, 1913 the daughter of Melvin and Ella Lockhart. Lucille was 6 years old when they moved to Eaton Rapids, then to Antrim Co. Lucille had been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mancelona since...

Moses X. Dishaw Jr.
January 20, 2004
Mr. Dishaw passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City following a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born September 5, 1929 in Bay City, the son of Moses X. and Mary Dishaw. He married Helen (Kelly) Dishaw on February 2, 1972. Moe was a retired carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union for over 50 years...

Roy M. Primeau
January 20, 2004
Mr. Primeau passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1994, formerly of Boca Raton, FL. He was a proud Marine, serving in WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Primeau is survived by his wife June of St. Helen, children--Roy (Cheryl) Primeau of Lakeland, FL, Jean (Darryl) Bonds of Boca Raton,...

Maxine H. Calvin
January 20, 2004
Maxine passed away at her home after and extended illness. She had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Monroe. She worked for the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools for 5 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed her home and family, oil and water color painting, stained glass work and music. Maxine is survived by her husband,...

Pauline I. Verhegghe
January 19, 2004
Mrs. Verhegghe passed away at St. Mary's Hospital-Standish. She had been a resident of Alger since 1977, formerly of Flint. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Mrs. Verhegghe is survived by her children--Maxine (Gary) Mayer of Remus, Leona Williams of Alger, Barbara (William) Ruff of Harrison Township, Leon Verhegghe of Arkansas, 12 grandchildren, 13...

Frederick F. Foust
January 19, 2004
Mr. Foust passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. Mr. Foust is survived by children--Jane (Tim) Auer of Libby MT, Fred Foust of Springfield OR, Jim (Jean) Foust of Saginaw, Vickie (Joe) Allard of Lupton, Elizabeth Clement of Melvin, Lisa (Dale) Zygiel of Sterling, 16 grandchildren...

Frances F. Taylor
January 19, 2004
Mrs. Taylor passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She had been a resident of Alger since 1969, formerly of East Detroit. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter Judy (Bob) Fleming of Alger, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is her twin sister Frieda...
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