Obituaries

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

Albert J. Hayden

Albert J. Hayden

May 16, 2003

Mr. Hayden, age 78, passed away at McLaren Medical Center in Flint. He had lived in West Branch since 2002, formerly of Lake Orion. He loved to play bingo. Mr. Hayden is survived by his children, Albert J. Hayden of Lake Orion, Terry Hayden of Lake Orion, Debbie Snider of Lake Orion, Michael Hayden of Lake Orion and Patty Hayden...

Mary M. Uhall

Mary M. Uhall

May 9, 2003

Mrs. Uhall passed away at her home after a brief illness. She had lived in West Branch since 1975, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post #3775, she worked at the Food Pantry in West Branch and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Uhall is survived by her husband Andrew Uhall Sr....

Betty J. Splan

Betty J. Splan

May 6, 2003

Mrs. Splan passed away at the home of her daughter. She had been a resident of Prescott for the past 26 years, formerly of Union Lake. Mrs. Splan is survived by her husband, Earl Splan of Prescott, her children--Cheryl (Larry) Hensley, Wayne (Carol) Crivea, Patti (Joey) Pastoric, Lori Pastoric and Fred G. all of Prescott, Jackie (Ted) Leahy of White...

Alvin F. Shutz

Alvin F. Shutz

May 6, 2003

Mr. Shutz passed away at Iosco County Medical Care Facility in Tawas City. He had previously lived in Alger and Detroit. Mr. Shutz is survived by his wife Ann Andrews Shutz of Kalkaska, children--Sharon (Carl) Clark and Sandra (Virgil) Linn both of Burton, Alvin Jr. (Lori) Shutz of Snover, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his sister in law, Darlene (George)...

Trina M. Gehl

Trina M. Gehl

May 5, 2003

Mrs. Gehl passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She retired from Tolfree Memorial Hospital in 1996 after 18 years of service. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gehl is survived by her husband, Thomas Gehl of West Branch, daughters, Sue (Rich) Heavlin,...

Wesley C. Abbott

Wesley C. Abbott

May 4, 2003

Mr. Abbott passed away at Genesys Health Park in Grand Blanc. He had lived in Michigan for all of his life. He was a member of the UAW. Mr. Abbott is survived by his children--David (Diane) Abbott, Wayne (Viola) Abbott and Kenneth (Janice) Abbott all of Auburn Kentucky, Norma (Don) Rice and Penny (Pat) O'Neal both of Ortonville, 21 grandchildren...

Clara P. Sergent

Clara P. Sergent

May 3, 2003

Mrs. Sergent passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Bourret Township Senior Center. She was an avid bingo and euchre player. Mrs. Sergent is survived by her children--Jeanne Hazard of Warren, Joseph (Pat) Sergent of Petoskey,...

Pansy L. Matthews

Pansy L. Matthews

May 2, 2003

Mrs. Matthews passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1997, formerly of Rose City. She was a Past Matron and member of the Zion Rose Eastern Star and St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Rose City. Mrs. Matthews is survived by her daughter, Jane (Steve) Allstetter of Lupton, granddaughter, Sara Allstetter of Lupton,...

Roger R. Colton

Roger R. Colton

May 2, 2003

Mr. Colton passed away at his home. He had lived in Prescott since 1977, formerly of Royal Oak. He was a retired member of the Electrical Workers Local 58 of Detroit, past governor and fellow of the Skidway Lake Moose Lodge #440, and a charter member of the Prescott-Skidway Lions Club. Mr. Colton is survived by his wife Avis Colton...

Teddy M. Szafranic

Teddy M. Szafranic

May 2, 2003

Mr. Szafranic passed away at Standish Community Hospital. He had lived in Alger for the past 16 years, formerly of Deerfield. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alger and he retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years. Mr. Szafranic is survived by his wife Dorothy Szafranic of Alger, children--Georgiana White of Sunnyvale, CA., Tony (Donna)...

Jerry V. Reed

Jerry V. Reed

May 1, 2003

Mr. Reed passed away at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in West Branch since 1982, formerly of Taylor. He was a member of the VFW, Skidway Lake Post #3774. Mrs. Reed is survived by his daughters, Kathryn (James) Gorcyca of Marysville and Margie Reed of West Branch. Grandchildren--Brian (Katie) Gorcyca of Lake Orion and Wendy (Ken)...

Ralph Williams

Ralph Williams

May 1, 2003

Mr. Williams passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1983, formerly of Pontiac. He worked for Genesee Welding Supply Company for 16 years. He enjoyed working, hunting and fishing. Mr. Williams is survived by his wife Delores Williams of West Branch, son Paul Williams of West Branch and daughter Deborah Childers of Alger, grandchildren--Lacie Williams,...

Ronald (Buckshot) Desilets Sr.

Ronald (Buckshot) Desilets Sr.

May 1, 2003

Mr. Desilets passed away at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. He was a resident of St. Helen, formerly of Warren. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen, and he retired from General Motors. Mr. Desilets is survived by his children--Diana (David) Kurmas of Troy, Ronald Desilets of Pontiac, Terry (Judi) Desilets of...

Dorothy E. Mckinney

Dorothy E. Mckinney

April 27, 2003

Mrs. McKinney passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She is survived by her children, Coralee (Larry) Saddler of Gladwin, Gordon McKinney Jr. of Southfield, Pamela Moore of Pontiac, William Sr. (Peggy) McKinney of Lapeer and Thomas McKinney of Beaverton. 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive. No Services are scheduled.

Robert W. Jennings

Robert W. Jennings

April 27, 2003

Mr. Jennings passed away at his home. He had lived in Rose City since 1992, formerly of West Branch. He was a gun collector and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife Rhonda Jennings of Rose City, children--Sheri (Al) Graham of Bessemer, Robert Jennings Jr. of Dearborn Heights, Bill (Jennifer) Jennings of Oskaloosa, IA., George...

Don C. Bowsher Jr.

Don C. Bowsher Jr.

April 22, 2003

Mr. Bowsher passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in the Gladwin area for the past 24 years, formerly of Flushing. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge of West Branch and Bay City, a member of the Forresters and the Oasis Shriners Club and a member of Edwards Community Church. Mr. Bowsher is...

Dorothy (Dot) Sweeney

Dorothy (Dot) Sweeney

April 22, 2003

Mrs. Sweeney passed away at Mariner Health Care in Palmetto, Florida. She was a member of the Elks, the Moose Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the American Legion and the VFW. Mrs. Sweeney is survived by her daughter, Dorothy (Guy) Kessler of Waterford, MI., son, Harold E. (Jim) Koviak of Palmetto, FL., granddaughter, Rene' Koviak of Brandenton, FL, and...

Gloria J. Dailey

Gloria J. Dailey

April 21, 2003

Mrs. Dailey passed away in Flint where she had resided for the past 3 years, formerly of West Branch and Arizona. Mrs. Dailey is survived by her children, Robert (Amy) Eschenko of Midland, Gregory (Renee) Eschenko of Tampa, FL., and Anita (Mark) Grimm of Flint, grandchildren--Mahaila, Malissa, Nick, Andy, Rebecca, Christina, Bobby and Gregory. Also surviving are her brother Victor...

Robert D. Dack

Robert D. Dack

April 20, 2003

Mr. Dack passed away at his home on Easter Sunday. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and he retired from Total Crude Oil and Osceola Refinery. Mr. Dack is survived by his wife Mary Ann Dack of West Branch, children--Robert Jr. (Marge) Dack, Richard (Patty) Dack and...

Jack L. Voss

Jack L. Voss

April 17, 2003

Mr. Voss passed away at the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Survived by his wife Donna Voss of West Branch, children--Jackie Voss of West Branch, Jan Masse of Linden, Linda Ingram and Donald Voss both of Lindrith New Mexico, 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and two sisters, Billie Mullins of West Branch and Barbara Harrington. Visitation will begin on Saturday...