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

Melvia A. Buckel

Melvia A. Buckel

October 1, 2021

Melvia A. Buckel, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Horizon Senior Living in West Branch. She was born on May 12, 1942 in West Branch to Steve and Beatrice (Green) Kartes. Melvia lived in West Branch her entire life. She married Edward Buckel on June 24, 1961. She was a member of the St. Joseph...

Patricia Ann Payne

Patricia Ann Payne

September 29, 2021

Patricia Ann Payne, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI. She was born on January 24, 1938 in Greenville, MI to LD and Mildred (Haner) Baldwin. Patricia lived in Rose City, MI for the last two years, formerly of Eaton Rapids, MI. On November 14, 1958 she married John Payne...

Rondalee Sarah Lawrence

Rondalee Sarah Lawrence

September 28, 2021

Rondalee Sarah Lawrence, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her husband Charles Thomas "Tom" Lawrence, friends and neighbors. She was born on April 9, 1956 in Wyandotte, MI to John and Phyllis (McGorman) Zueski. Rondalee met Tom 50 years ago when she was 15, while camping at Sterling...

Arthur Charles Galea

Arthur Charles Galea

September 28, 2021

Arthur Charles Galea, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He was born on June 17, 1925 in Detroit, MI to Michael and Josephine (Mamo) Galea. He lived in West Branch, MI since 1976, formerly of Detroit. Art graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit and enlisted in the...

George Arthur Ranney Jr.

George Arthur Ranney Jr.

September 23, 2021

George Arthur Ranney Jr., age 76, passed away at his home in South Branch on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He lived in South Branch and Ogemaw County all of his life. George “Geo” was born on November 16, 1944 in West Branch to George and Carrie (Conway) Ranney Sr. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was...

James Francis Haag

James Francis Haag

September 22, 2021

James Francis Haag, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Lupton, MI. He was born on April 16, 1951 in Mt. Pleasant, MI to Charles and Merceil (Blevens) Haag. Jim lived in Cape Coral, FL, formerly living in Farwell, MI for most of his young and early adult life. Jim graduated from Farwell High School and...

Lynette Jean Mulkey

Lynette Jean Mulkey

September 21, 2021

Lynette Jean Mulkey, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 18, 1934 in West Branch to Lynn and Georgina (Richardson) Smith. Lynette lived in West Branch her entire life. Lynette graduated from West Branch High School in 1952 and was a...

Lorraine Lee Berry

Lorraine Lee Berry

September 14, 2021

Lorraine Lee Berry (Follen), age 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at her home in Saint Helen, MI. Lorraine was born on June 24, 1950 in Flint, MI to Walter and Mary Follen (Boldovics). She graduated Swartz Creek High School in 1968, and enjoyed playing pool, caring for plants, and spending time with her family. Lorraine is survived...

Norma D. Vecellio

Norma D. Vecellio

September 10, 2021

Norma D. Vecellio, age 86, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her loved ones. She has lived in West Branch for 32 years, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI. Norma was born on May 5, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Lester and Doris (Fisher) Wilson. She married Dino Vecellio on October...

Donna Faye Widmer

Donna Faye Widmer

September 7, 2021

Donna Faye Widmer, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her home in St. Helen, MI. She lived in St. Helen for the past 35 years, formerly of Ferndale, MI. Donna was born on March 20, 1949 in Fonde, KY to Carl and Georgia (Evans) Lundy. She was a member of the Eagles in West Branch and...

Wilma Jean Gooch

Wilma Jean Gooch

September 7, 2021

Wilma Jean Gooch, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at The Brook in West Branch, MI. She was born on January 29, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN her parents, Ernest and Jeannette Begin. She lived in West Branch since 2019, formerly of Grosse Pointe Park, MI. She enjoyed playing poker, being with her family, dining out, and crocheting....

Charlotte Ann Largent

Charlotte Ann Largent

September 4, 2021

Charlotte Ann Largent, 44, of West Branch, MI passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at her home after battling a lifelong illness. Charlotte, daughter of Sharry Chappell, Barry Eno and the late Charles Stanfill, was born on October 8, 1976, in Flint MI. She is survived by her daughters, Vannessa, Kayla, Mariah and their father, Eric Largent; grandson, Finnley;...

Peter Jay Johannes

Peter Jay Johannes

September 2, 2021

Peter Jay Johannes, age 74, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in West Branch. He was born on February 3, 1947 in Twining, MI to Alex and Magdalen (Henning) Johannes. Pete has lived in West Branch the last 48 years with his wife Judy of 54 years. Pete graduated from Arenac Eastern High School in Twining and Lake...

Thomas Nelson Craine Sr.

Thomas Nelson Craine Sr.

September 1, 2021

Thomas Nelson Craine Sr., age 67, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. He was born on October 10, 1953 in Flint, MI to Richard and Jean (Smith) Craine. Tom lived in St. Helen for the past 7 years, formerly of Waterford, MI. Tom graduated from Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint and enlisted...

George Delos Snyder Jr.

George Delos Snyder Jr.

August 27, 2021

George Delos Snyder, age 91, passed away at his home, August 27, 2021. George was born June 17, 1930 to George and Marion (Herendeen) Snyder in Beaverton Michigan. He lived his childhood in various small, Michigan communities including Tawas, Prudenville, Gladwin and Harrison. George graduated from Harrison High School, joining the Navy in the summer of 1948, where he learned...

Lynne Mae Fromm

Lynne Mae Fromm

August 26, 2021

Lynne Mae Fromm, age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. She was born on April 21, 1938 in Indiana. She lived in St. Helen for over 40 years where she found herself her own family with the Lewis and Carol Cox families. Lynne attended St. Helen Community Baptist Church in the...

Charles Alvin Gilligan

Charles Alvin Gilligan

August 25, 2021

Charles Alvin Gilligan, 82, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at The Brook of West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on September 29, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles R. Gilligan and Frances P. (Kramer) Gilligan. He worked as a manufacturing engineer of medical equipment at 3M (formerly Sarns, Inc.) until he retired in...

Janet Elaine Sapp

Janet Elaine Sapp

August 25, 2021

Janet Elaine Sapp, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 surrounded by her family in Rose City, MI. She was born on March 6, 1943 in Charlotte, MI to Amos and Flora (Elaton) Evans. Janet lived in West Branch for the past 50 years, formerly of Montrose, MI. Janet was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church....

Duane Russell Kammer

Duane Russell Kammer

August 24, 2021

Duane Russell Kammer, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. He lived in Rose City for the past 30 years, formerly of Warren, MI. Duane was born on June 19, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Russell and Norma (Daus) Kammer. He married Judith Boldenow in East Detroit on April 15, 1992....

Barbara Ann Davis

Barbara Ann Davis

August 23, 2021

Barbara Ann Davis, age 61, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. She lived in West Branch for the past 21 years, formerly of Redford, MI. Barbara was born on January 27,1960 in Orange County, CA to Larry and Shirley (Harris) Ludtke. She graduated from Allen Park High School in 1978 and worked...