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

Evelyn P. Malicoat

Evelyn P. Malicoat

March 29, 2003

Mrs. Malicoat, age 84, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in St. Helen since 1966. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen. Mrs. Malicoat is survived by her children, son Jim Malicoat of Saginaw, daughter Judy Gerow of Flint and step-daughter Theresa Malicoat of Saginaw. She is also survived by several...

Shirley I. Mcclusky

Shirley I. Mcclusky

March 29, 2003

Mrs. McClusky, age 68, passed away at her home. She resided in Gladwin since 1980, formerly of Lapeer. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and bingo. Mrs. McClusky is survived by her husband Bill R. McClusky of Gladwin. She is also survived by her children, Pam (Chuck) Thomas of Alger, Ken (Vicky) McClusky of Gladwin and Sandy (Sylvia) McClusky of Lapeer. Mrs....

Gerald H. Lauria

Gerald H. Lauria

March 28, 2003

Mr. Lauria, age 66, died at his home. He was a residence of Lupton since 1987, formerly of West Branch. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Lauria is survived by his step-children, Ralph (Karen) Carlson of Bay City, Rhonda (Ronald) McClure of Lansing, Tammy (Wayne) Harding of Akron, Michigan, Jesse...

Bernadine Burde

Bernadine Burde

March 26, 2003

Bernadine Burde, age 86, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Burde was a resident of the Gladwin area since 2002 formerly of Lake Orion where she was a member at St. Joseph Catholic church, of Lake Orion. Mrs. Burde and her husband, now deceased, were the owners of Burde Variety Store in Lake...

Francis Lee Brown

Francis Lee Brown

March 25, 2003

Francis Lee Brown, age 83, passed away Thursday March 25, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Brown has lived in Mio for 38 years previously of Union City and Irving, Texas. He served in the US Air Force during WWII as a fighter pilot and Navigator. Mr. Brown has two children Janice and Richard (Bishop)...

Hopearelene Pratt

Hopearelene Pratt

March 24, 2003

Mrs. Pratt, age 74, of Lupton, formerly of Ortonville, passed away at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Bible Baptist Church of Lupton. Mrs. Pratt is survived by her children, William (Sherry) Pratt of Traverse City, Peggy Pratt of Clarkston, Sandra (Matthew)Barber of Lupton, a brother, Stephen Yarian of California, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren....

Joan M. Dupras

Joan M. Dupras

March 20, 2003

Joan M. Dupras, age 67, passed away Thursday, March 20,2003 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She as been a resident of Roscommon since 1949 where she moved from her home town of Flint, Michigan. She is survived by her husband John Dupras of Roscommon; Son John (Mindy) Dupras Jr. of Grant, MI; Daughter Debra...

Judith Ann Ellis

Judith Ann Ellis

March 19, 2003

Judith Ann Ellis, age 63, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Ms. Ellis had lived in Bradenton, Florida since 1987 formerly of St Helen. Ms. Ellis is survived by her 4 children Robert G (Darcia) Elis of Missouri; Randy D. (Ruth) Ellis of Hastings, MI; Michael D. (Donna) Ellis of Brandenton, Fl.; Thomas...

Guila J. Merkiel

Guila J. Merkiel

March 17, 2003

Mrs. Merkiel, age 77, passed away at her home on Monday. She had lived in Lupton since 1941, formerly of St. Helen. She was an active life member in both the American Legion Post and the VFW of St Helen. She was also active in and loved to play Bingo. Guila has been suffering with cancer for the past 3...

Marie Lila Bennett

Marie Lila Bennett

March 16, 2003

Mrs. Bennett, age 89, passed away at her home. She had lived in West Branch since 1938, formerly of Dearborn. She owned and operated Bennett's Party Store for 15 years at the corner of M-30 and Greenwood Road. She was a member of the Ogemaw County Bowling Hall of Fame. She is survived by her children, John Bennett of West...

Jewel Tobias

Jewel Tobias

March 13, 2003

Mrs. Tobias, age 82, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center . She had lived in the West Branch area since 1941 formerly of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is survived by 3 sons, Paul Tobias of San Francisco, CA., Melissa (Tony) DeBella and Donald (Donna) Tobias both of Atwater, CA. Also surviving are two grandsons, Anthony Debella 7 years old,...

Marjorie J. (Kingen) Hennen

Marjorie J. (Kingen) Hennen

March 12, 2003

Mrs. Hennen, age 86, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society, the Michigan Farm Bureau, a Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary Member and a Hospice of Helping Hands volunteer. Mrs. Hennen is survived by her...

Stanley Kuciemba

Stanley Kuciemba

March 10, 2003

Mr. Kuciemba passed away at Bortz Health Care Center in Rose City. A Graveside Service was held on Wednesday March 12, 2003 at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch. Rev. Mark Miller officiated.

Willard W. Jollineau

Willard W. Jollineau

March 3, 2003

Mr. Jollineau, age 80 passed away at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1976, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie. He enjoyed hunting. Mr. Jollineau is survived by his wife Dorothy (Ellis) Jollineau of Rose City, sons, Steven Jollineau of Battle Creek and Paul (Luann) Jollineau of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA., grandchildren--Steven Jollineau Jr., Jenifer Kocis, Lane Jollineau...

Genevieve A. Dingess

Genevieve A. Dingess

March 3, 2003

Mrs. Dingess, age 75 passed away at Oakwood South Shore Hospital in Trenton. She had lived in Centerline since 2001, formerly of West Branch. Mrs. Dingess is survived by her children--Beverly (Keith) Denham of Warren, Melvin Dingess of Taylor and Gloria Scott of Southgate. 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers Floyd Kaiser and William Kaiser and...

Ilene M. Schofield

Ilene M. Schofield

March 3, 2003

Mrs. Schofield, age 51, passed away at her home. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 9 years, formerly of West Bloomfield Township. Mrs. Schofield is survived by her husband, Roland Schofield of St. Helen, children--Christopher, Daniel and Amanda Schofield all of St. Helen, her father Edward Borycz of West Bloomfield Township, brothers--Eddie (Jeanett) Borycz of Moline, IL.,Myron...

Ralph R. Steckling

Ralph R. Steckling

March 2, 2003

Mr. Steckling, age 73, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in St. Helen for all of his life. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 and he served in the 101st Airborne Division. Mr. Steckling is survived by his wife, Phyllis Steckling of St. Helen, children--Dawn Steckling of St. Helen and Kevin...

Oscar W. Arntz

Oscar W. Arntz

March 1, 2003

Mr. Arntz, age 73 of Rose City passed away at his home. Mr. Arntz was born June 2, 1929 in Rose City, Michigan. He married Deda Teeples on July 24, 1954 in West Branch. They lived in Flint for 34 years before moving back to Rose City. Mr. Arntz served in the Korean Was and worked at Buick Motors in...

Marlin D. Themm

Marlin D. Themm

February 27, 2003

Mr. Themm died at his home. He has lived in the Gladwin area since 1991 moving from Hartland. Mr. Themm was past president of the Livingston Gun Club. He retired from G.M. in 1991 after 30 years of service. Mr. Themm is survived by his wife, Doris J. (Queen) who he married on Oct. 27, 1956 in Fenton, MI. Also...

Leelin C. Teeple

Leelin C. Teeple

February 26, 2003

Graveside Services will be held on Friday February 28, 2003, 3:00 P.M. at Edwards Township Cemetery. Rev. Dan Stoneback will officiate. Survivors include his brother Charles Teeple of Saginaw.