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

Theresa Marie Hartsig

Theresa Marie Hartsig

May 11, 2022

Theresa M. Hartsig, age 71, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at The Villa at Rose City. She was born on April 28, 1951 in Detroit, MI to Walter J. Sr. and Veronica F. (Manley) Salens. Theresa and her husband Michael had lived in Mio for the past 10 years previously of Riverton, Wyoming. Together they enjoyed the outdoors, their...

Leslie David Ready

Leslie David Ready

May 11, 2022

Leslie David Ready, age 78, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at his home in West Branch. Les was born on May 16, 1943 in Saginaw, MI to John and Marilyn Hilborn. Les was raised by his adopted parents Ralph and Catherine (Sharp) Ready. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, MI. Les worked at Saginaw Steering...

Thomas Eugene Sheppard

Thomas Eugene Sheppard

May 9, 2022

Thomas Eugene Sheppard. age 96 of West Branch, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 in St. Helen, MI. Thomas was born on June 18, 1925, to Frederick and Pauline (Fisher) Sheppard in West Branch, MI. He has lived in West Branch his whole life. Thomas was very active in the Moose Lodge of West Branch and was a Past...

William Lee Harvey

William Lee Harvey

May 8, 2022

William “Bill” Lee Harvey, age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in West Branch, MI Sunday, May 8, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1937 in Pontiac, MI to Robert and Eva (Bailey) Harvey. On June 11, 1956 he married Sharon Yvonne Smith in Pontiac. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 – 1959 and serving...

Norman Henry Fischer

Norman Henry Fischer

May 7, 2022

Norman Henry Fischer, age 85 of St. Helen, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at The Brook of Gladwin. Norman was born on April 28, 1937, to Henry and Emily (Keil) Fischer in Flint, MI. He had lived in St. Helen since 1992, formerly of Flushing, MI. Norman attended the First United Methodist Church and the Peace Presbyterian Church...

Mary Ida Jackson

Mary Ida Jackson

May 1, 2022

Mary Ida Jackson, Age 92, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at MyMichigan Hospital in Midland, MI. She was born in Rockbridge, OH on December 17, 1929 to Stacey and Lena Irene (Pickens) Poling. She moved to West Branch with her family in 1942. Along with raising her 5 children, she was active in the Episcopal Church and volunteered...

Howard Joseph Leslie

Howard Joseph Leslie

May 1, 2022

Howard Joseph Leslie, age 77, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. Joe was born on January 16, 1945 to Ronald and Hazel (Lee) Leslie in Flint, MI. Joe lived in Gladwin since 2013 formerly of West Branch and St. Helen. He enjoyed working on golf carts, hunting, and fishing. Joe is survived...

Norma Gene Williamson

Norma Gene Williamson

April 30, 2022

Norma Gene Williamson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her home in Lupton, MI surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1938 in Harlon County, KY to Garrett and Viola (Dixon) Tyra Jr. Norma lived in Lupton since 1993 formerly of Taylor, MI. She went to Lincoln Park High School. She loved spending...

Dona Jean Hawley

Dona Jean Hawley

April 28, 2022

Dona Jean Hawley, age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home in St. Helen, MI. She was born on March 15, 1935 in Flint, MI to Frank and Eleanor (Holiday) Miracle. She lived in St. Helen for the past 6 years, formerly of Rose City for many years. Dona graduated from Flint Central High School and...

Stephen Florian Obuchowski

Stephen Florian Obuchowski

April 25, 2022

Stephen Florian Obuchowski, age 80, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at The Brook in West Branch, MI. He was born on December 9, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Stephen and Mary (Nagowski) Obuchowski. Steve lived in West Branch since 2020, formerly of Troy. Steve retired from General Motors after 37 years of service. He served in the United...

Jean Marie Kartes

Jean Marie Kartes

April 25, 2022

Jean Marie Kartes, age 83, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in West Branch surrounded by her family. She was born on July 29, 1938 in West Branch to Samuel and Beulah (Bohnard) Ruegsegger. Jean lived in Pinconning for 60 years, formerly of West Branch. On August 11, 1956 she married Robert “Bobbie” Kartes. She retired from Pinny Food...

Lora Jean D'Arcy

Lora Jean D'Arcy

April 24, 2022

Lora Jean D’Arcy, age 63, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her home in West Branch with her family by her side. She was born on March 21, 1959 in Bay City, MI to Donald and Mary (Donahue) D’Arcy. Lora lived in West Branch for most of her life. Lora graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1977....

Jean Lu Donna Neubecker

Jean Lu Donna Neubecker

April 20, 2022

Jean Lu Donna Neubecker, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, MI with her family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1947 in West Branch, MI to John and Hazel (Brewer) Priddy. She lived in West Branch most of her life. Jean was a member of the St....

Robert Lee Kingen

Robert Lee Kingen

April 20, 2022

Robert Lee Kingen, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on November 4, 1938 in West Branch to Virgil and Marjorie (Winter) Kingen. He lived in West Branch his entire life. Bob started racing cars at the age of 17 and stopped...

John "Dick" Richard Jones

John "Dick" Richard Jones

April 19, 2022

John Richard Jones, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at The Villa at West Branch. He was born on May 19, 1931 in Croswell, MI to Robert Earl and Rose (Kota) Jones. Dick has lived in St. Helen since 1984 formerly of Croswell. On February 1, 1964 he married Clarabelle Dickinson. Dick worked as a farmer, briefly...

Walter V. Corteg Jr.

Walter V. Corteg Jr.

April 16, 2022

Walter Valentine Corteg Jr., age 89, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at his home in West Branch, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on June 21, 1932 in Boston, MA to Walter and Helen (Cash) Corteg Sr. He lived in West Branch since February 2015, formerly of Harrisville and Shelby Township. On March 1, 2021 he...

Frederick Charles O'Connell

Frederick Charles O'Connell

April 12, 2022

Frederick "Rick" O’Connell, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He was born on January 11, 1957 in Flint, MI to Ronald and Arlene (Gazlay) O’Connell. Rick lived in West Branch since 1995 formerly of California. He was a member of the NRA and the Eagles Club. Rick enjoyed working...

James Frank Pitcher

James Frank Pitcher

April 6, 2022

James Frank Pitcher, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on November 9, 1960 in Highland Park, MI to Danny and Delores (Crawford) Pitcher. He lived in St. Helen since 2020 formerly of Sterling Heights, MI. On April 9, 2016 he married Tina Diffin in West Branch....

Pamela Leona Burl

Pamela Leona Burl

April 4, 2022

Pamela Leona Burl, age 68, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home in Rose City, MI. She was born on July 21, 1953 in Flint, MI to Richard and Laura (Casemore) Perry. Pamela lived in Rose City for the past 38 years formerly of New Lothrop, MI. She graduated from New Lothrop High School in 1971. She...

Edna Viola Blair

Edna Viola Blair

March 30, 2022

Edna Viola Blair, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her home in St. Helen, MI. She was born on October 1, 1935 in Lansing, MI to Hugo and Eunice (Rich) Seelman. Edna lived in St. Helen for the past 17 years formerly of Downey, CA. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and going to Las Vegas. Edna...