Obituaries

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

Marie Elayne Belanger

Marie Elayne Belanger

February 14, 2023

Marie “Elayne” Belanger, age 80, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She lived in Rose City since 1972, formerly of Walled Lake. Elayne was born May 15, 1942, in Pontiac MI, to Robert and Marie Kleinhart.

Elayne enjoyed helping people, caring for others, and she worked as a Head Start teacher for many...

Douglas Charles  Tigner Jr.

Douglas Charles Tigner Jr.

February 11, 2023

Douglas Charles Tigner Jr., age 56, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at his home in St. Helen, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1966, in Flint, MI to Douglas Sr. and Beverly (Walls-Slater) Tigner. He lived in St. Helen for over 30 years formerly of Flint.

On June 19, 2021, he married Roxanne...

Carlilee Louise Wilber

Carlilee Louise Wilber

February 9, 2023

Carlilee Louise Wilber, age 87, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at The Villa at Rose City. She was born on February 8, 1936, in Rose City, MI to Clarence and Roberta (Jansen) Cooley. She lived in Rose City all her life.

Carla graduated high school as the valedictorian. She married Thomas Wilber on January 1, 1955.

She was active in...

Sylvia Alma Selesky

Sylvia Alma Selesky

February 8, 2023

Sylvia Alma Selesky, age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at The Brook in West Branch, MI surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1923, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada to George and Elizabeth (McCammack) Gartee.

Sylvia lived in Rose City since 1946. She was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church Klacking Creek in...

Helen L. Nelson

Helen L. Nelson

February 3, 2023

Helen (Peggy) Lucille Nelson, age 95 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Medilodge of Sterling. Helen was born on May 12, 1927, to Louis and Helen Remilong in Sebewaing, MI. She married Hilding Nelson on October 2, 1948 at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Helen was a member of the Churchill United Methodist...

Sanjuana Z. Karbowski

Sanjuana Z. Karbowski

January 30, 2023

SanJuana Z. Karbowski, age 71, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Mission Point of Roscommon. She was born on November 9, 1951, in San Antonio, TX to Apolonio and Josephine (Gatica) Zamarripa. SanJuana lived in Lupton, MI for over 30 years formerly of Flint, MI.

SanJuana is survived by her loving husband Richard Karbowski of Lupton; daughters Josefina (Brandee)...

Lillian Mae Hodges

Lillian Mae Hodges

January 28, 2023

Lillian Mae Hodges, age 87, passed away at MyMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI on January 28, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1935, in Fenton, MI to Andrew and Edna (Moore) Bly. Lillian married Ben Hodges on May 28, 1964, they were married for 58 wonderful years.

Lillian is survived by her husband Ben Hodges of West Branch,...

Gerald Anthony Ehinger

Gerald Anthony Ehinger

January 21, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Anthony Ehinger, age 95, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2023, at home surrounded by loving family.

He was born on February 9, 1927 in West Branch, MI, to parents Anthony and Elizabeth (Winter) Ehinger, the youngest of 11 children.

Jerry was a lifelong resident of West Branch. He served in the US Army during WWII where he learned how...

Lois Elaine Stewart

Lois Elaine Stewart

January 21, 2023

Lois Elaine Stewart, age 86 of Gladwin, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Horizon Senior Living in West Branch surrounded by her family. Lois was born on December 29, 1936, to William and Esther Geese in Saginaw, MI.

She married Robert Edwin Stewart on May 2, 1953, in Saginaw, MI. Lois has lived in Gladwin for 15 years,...

James Anthony Jarrell

James Anthony Jarrell

January 20, 2023

James Anthony Jarrell, (49), of West Branch, Michigan, passed away in his home on January 20th, 2023. Born to Anthony and Linda Jarrell on September 24th, 1973, he graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School and made a career as a tradesman, working mostly in landscaping and well-drilling.

James, fondly known as Jim or Jimbo, loved few things more than the outdoors...

Randy Smith Beavers

Randy Smith Beavers

January 19, 2023

Randy Smith Beavers, age 59, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at his home in Manistee, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1963, in Standish, MI to Mirtie and Bettie (Jackson) Beavers. Randy lived in Manistee for the past 15 years, formerly of Prescott, MI.

Randy enjoyed WWE wrestling, Marvel movies, and was always happy...

Mickey Lee Riley

Mickey Lee Riley

January 18, 2023

Mickey Lee Riley, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He was born on September 4, 1948, in Mt. Clemens, MI to William and Esther (Beatty) Riley. Mick lived in Alger, MI for 53 years, formerly of Lake Orion, MI.

On September 21, 1968, he married Margo Roe in West Branch,...

Sandra Shirley Showalter

Sandra Shirley Showalter

January 16, 2023

Sandra Shirley Louise Showalter, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, at The Villa of Rose City. She was born January 27, 1943, in Toledo, OH to Robert and Roberta (Marshall) Tippin. She resided in West Branch, MI, formerly of Houghton Lake, and has called northern Michigan home since 1975.

Sande was a devoted Christian and a member...

John Henry Mitchell

John Henry Mitchell

January 16, 2023

John Henry Mitchell, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He was born on October 6, 1938, in West Branch, MI to Louis and Frances (Izworski) Mitchell. John lived in West Branch for most of his life.

On July 18, 1959, John married Judith DeMatio in West Branch.

John worked at the...

Vicki Lynn Haines

Vicki Lynn Haines

January 16, 2023

Vicki Lynn Haines, age 62, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She was born on June 14, 1960, in Wyandotte, MI to Donald and Sherry (Gile) Poyle. She lived in Rose City, MI for the past 35 years formerly of Lincoln Park, MI

Vicki graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1977....

Sara Elizabeth Burns

Sara Elizabeth Burns

January 10, 2023

Sara Elizabeth Burns, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Clare County, MI. She was born on January 11, 1989, in Detroit, MI to James Burns and Lorrie Martin.

Sara lived in Houghton Lake, MI for a year formerly of St. Helen, MI. She graduated from Troy High School in 2008 and attended Henry Ford College. She...

Jerome Adam Tomlian

Jerome Adam Tomlian

January 8, 2023

Jerome Adam Tomlian, age 83, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI. He was born on September 18, 1939, in Detroit, MI to Albert and Bessie (Sloop) Tomlian. Jerry lived in West Branch most of his life.

Jerry served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1960. He was a member of the...

Elizabeth Ann Schmitt

Elizabeth Ann Schmitt

January 8, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Schmitt, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at The Villa at West Branch. She was born on May 24, 1929, in Ely, MN to John and Lempi (Norha) Schweiger. She lived in West Branch, MI since 2013 formerly of Charles City, IA.

Elizabeth lived most of her life in Charles City and raised her seven...

Gregory Bruce Lacey

Gregory Bruce Lacey

January 3, 2023

Gregory Bruce Lacey, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on July 20, 1957, in West Branch, MI to Otis and Esther (Glover) Lacey. He lived in St. Helen for most of his life.

Greg attended St. Helen and Roscommon Schools. He enjoyed traveling across the United States in...

Fred Clifford Bush Jr.

Fred Clifford Bush Jr.

January 3, 2023

Fred Clifford Bush Jr., age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Medilodge of Sterling in Sterling, MI. He was born on January 22, 1955, in Warren, MI. He lived in Rose City, MI since 2003, formerly of Grand Blanc and Warren.

On February 1, 1978, he married Sheryl Lock in Warren.

Fred was a life member of the NRA....