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

Gary  A. Reilly

Gary A. Reilly

February 19, 2020

Gary Allen Reilly, age 71, of Rose City passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Gary was born on October 2, 1948 in Bay City, MI to Allen Reilly and Rosafern “Rosie” Fetters. He lived in the Rose City-Lupton area for most of his life. Gary was married on November 3, 1967 in Lupton to Marianne (Bohley) Reilly. He worked...

Donald George Curtis

Donald George Curtis

February 17, 2020

Donald George Curtis, age 71, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his home in West Branch. He lived in West Branch for most of his life. Don was born on March 7, 1948 in West Branch to George and Melvina (Reiten) Curtis. He grew up in Pinconning and Bay City and graduated from Pinconning High School in 1966....

Ervin Edward Schilke

Ervin Edward Schilke

February 16, 2020

Ervin Edward Schilke was called to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch with family members at his side Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born December 29, 1924 to loving parents, Reinhold and Irene Schilke in Noonan, ND. He married Marion Lamb, his high school sweetheart and the love of...

Richard Allan Duan

Richard Allan Duan

February 13, 2020

Richard Allan Duan, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on January 22, 1935 in Rockford, IL to Earl and Evelyn (Baker) Duan. Dick lived in St. Helen since 2006, formerly of Alorgando, NM. He served in Vietnam and retired after over 21 years with the United States...

Daniel Keith Weiler

Daniel Keith Weiler

February 12, 2020

Daniel Keith Weiler, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at The Villa at Rose City. He lived in West Branch his entire life. Dan was born on June 3, 1966 in West Branch to Joseph and Jacquoline (Hopkins) Weiler Jr. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a councilman for the City...

George Mclintock Davidson

George Mclintock Davidson

February 11, 2020

George McLintock Davidson, age 93, of Houghton Lake passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at The Brook in Houghton Lake. He previously lived in Lupton and resided at The Brook in West Branch for 7 years before moving to The Brook in Houghton Lake in May 2019. George was born on November 23, 1926 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to...

Robert Anthony Ciaravino

Robert Anthony Ciaravino

February 7, 2020

Robert Anthony Ciaravino, age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home in West Branch. He lived in West Branch for the past two years, previously of Macomb County. Robert was born on May 11, 1962 in Detroit to Charles and Lorraine (Lutkowski) Ciaravino. He graduated from Fraser High School in 1980. He was a United...

Loraine Ann Bell

Loraine Ann Bell

February 6, 2020

**Notice Time Change for Mass ** 1:00PM on Thursday ! Loraine Ann Bell, age 83, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at The Villa at West Branch. She lived in West Branch since 1966, formerly of Bay City. Loraine was born on November 20, 1936 in Bay City to Neil and Helen (Olesky) Smith. She married William Bell on...

Anna Williams

Anna Williams

February 6, 2020

Anna Williams, age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her home in St. Helen, MI. She was born on February 4, 1927 in Flint to William and Phyllis (Georges) Chuleas. Anna lived in St. Helen since 1986, formerly of Flushing. She was a member of the Daughters of Penelope Irish Chapter 242 through the Greek Orthodox Church...

Dorothy Frances Huger

Dorothy Frances Huger

February 5, 2020

Dorothy Huger, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Traverse City, MI. She was born in Wayne, MI on March 8, 1938 to Alonzo and Dorothy Kleabir. Dorothy lived in Houghton Lake for 8 years. Amongst her countless triumphs, Dot coached bowling for many years, maintained active memberships with the Eastern Star, Eagles Club, and American Legion,...

Alice Elizabeth Segar

Alice Elizabeth Segar

February 5, 2020

Alice Elizabeth Segar, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at The Brook in West Branch. She was born on September 10, 1920 in Pellston, MI to William and Nellie (Butcher) Crothers. Alice lived in West Branch for the past 33 years, formerly of Birch Run. She married Richard Segar in Waterlou, IN on January 31, 1953. She...

Kristina Ann Knepfler

Kristina Ann Knepfler

February 3, 2020

Kristina Ann Knepfler, age 46, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home in West Branch. She lived in West Branch for the past 25 years, previously from the U.P. Kristina was born on August 25, 1973 in West Branch to David and Sandra (Bloom) Knepfler. She graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1991 and attended Ferris...

Sandra Ann Teeples

Sandra Ann Teeples

February 3, 2020

Sandra Ann Teeples, age 77, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in Lupton, MI. Sandy was born on April 4, 1942 in Detroit to James and Alice (Dufek) Nolan. Originally of Hazel Park, she called Rose City her home for over 50 years. There she made many life-long friends and touched many lives. She is known for her catering,...

Joan Christine Rynicki

Joan Christine Rynicki

February 1, 2020

Joan Christine Rynicki, age 98 of Sterling, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Ascension Skilled Nursing in Standish, MI. Joan was born on October 28, 1921 to Konstanty and Frances Zalewski in Detroit, MI. She lived in Sterling and West Branch since 2006, formerly of Westland, MI. Joan was a member of St. Andrew’s Church in Detroit, MI, Polish...

Jeffrey  E. Mitchell

Jeffrey E. Mitchell

January 31, 2020

Jeffrey E. Mitchell, born in West Branch, MI on May 25, 1960 passed away on January 31, 2020 after a valiant battle with Cancer. He has lived in the Edwardsville, IL area for the past twenty years. Jeff was close to family and friends. He enjoyed Golf, Music, Holiday Shores Ski Club, a good cigar, and a hearty beer when...

Mary Edna Jacobs

Mary Edna Jacobs

January 29, 2020

Mary E. Jacobs, age 97, passed away, into the arms of God, on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She lived in Lupton, MI for the past 24 years, formerly of Flint, MI. Mary was born on December 13, 1922 to Edward and Marguerite (Cannon) Gibbs in Hartford, CT. She was a member at Holy Family...

Darwin Duane Yorton

Darwin Duane Yorton

January 28, 2020

Darwin Duane Yorton, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born on July 8, 1950 in Flint to Duane and Erva Jean (Root) Yorton. Darwin lived in Prescott since 1987, formerly of Millington. On April 26, 2002 he married Mary VanSickle in West Branch. He was a...

Robert Mitchell Schultz

Robert Mitchell Schultz

January 27, 2020

Robert Mitchell Schultz, age 63, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He lived in St. Helen since 2003, formerly of Chesterfield and Harrison Twp. Robert was born on April 18, 1956 in Mt. Clemens. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was loved by all! Robert is survived by his children, Christine Siress...

Patricia Mary Forton

Patricia Mary Forton

January 23, 2020

Patricia Mary Forton, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at The Brook in West Branch. She lived in St. Helen since 1980, formerly of Mt. Clemens. Patricia was born on August 17, 1932 in East Detroit to Loren and Ethel (Champine) Darling. She enjoyed playing euchre at the Eagles in West Branch. Patricia is survived by her...

Laurence Edward Hensley

Laurence Edward Hensley

January 15, 2020

Laurence Edward Hensley, age 78, passed away unexpectedly, due to a car accident, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. He was born on December 7, 1941 in Flint to Henry and Isabel (Hadden) Hensley. Larry lived in West Branch for the past 16 years, formerly of Flint. On May 5, 1962 he married Judith...