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

Patricia Lynn Overley

Patricia Lynn Overley

October 26, 2024

Patricia Lynn Overley, affectionately known as Patti, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in West Branch, Michigan, at the age of 62. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Gerald and Carol (Roach) Getty on April 1, 1962. She lived in West Branch since she was 7 years old, formerly of Detroit.

Patti embraced her calling in the medical...

David Earl Schwab

David Earl Schwab

October 24, 2024

David Earl Schwab, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Dave was born February 18,1941to Earl and Thelma Schwab in Canton, Ohio. He and his beloved wife Elizabeth (Liz) were married for over 62 years, residing in Ohio, Troy and South Lyon Michigan and then Arizona or Florida for over 20 winters,...

Sharon Jean Adams

Sharon Jean Adams

October 22, 2024

Sharon Jean Adams, born on March 3, 1944, in Nashville, TN, passed peacefully on October 22, 2024, at the Villa in West Branch, MI. She was a dedicated long hall truck driver, delivering goods all over the country and later worked as a phone solicitor in Florida for many years.

Sharon earned her GED from Three Rivers High School. She was...

Gerald Norman Lucas

Gerald Norman Lucas

October 21, 2024

Gerald Norman Lucas, age 87, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at The Villa in West Branch, MI. He was born on June 24, 1937, in Mt. Morris, MI, to Norman and Evelyn (Suter) Lucas. He was raised on a farm in Gladwin, MI, before making West Branch his home...

Theresa May Thomas

Theresa May Thomas

October 20, 2024

Theresa May Thomas, a beloved restaurant owner, devoted family member, and compassionate friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, in West Branch, MI, at the age of 97. She was born on October 3, 1927, in New Boston, MI, to parents Francis and Ethel (Hoagland) Larabell. Theresa lived a life adorned with kindness and love, striving every day...

David Carl Becker

David Carl Becker

October 18, 2024

David Carl Becker, 84, of St. Helen, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, at home, with his wife Karen by his side. Dave was born on February 28, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Carl T. Becker and Helen H. Becker (Kowalka). Dave's community spirit and leadership skills became evident and continued to develop throughout his...

Elmer C. Lauria

Elmer C. Lauria

October 16, 2024

Elmer C. Lauria, affectionately known to all as Al, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in West Branch, MI. He was born on January 16, 1942, in Bay City, MI to Elmer R. and Christina (Jansen) Lauria. 

Al lived in West Branch since 1990, formerly Bay City. On January 15, 1993, he married Bonnie (Maes) Worden in Bay...

Michael John Raymond

Michael John Raymond

October 14, 2024

Michael John Raymond, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, in West Branch, MI. He was born on November 21, 1942, in Detroit, MI to LaVerne and Geraldine (Brenner) Raymond. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated member of his community, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Michael’s career was marked by...

Nancy Marion DeLater

Nancy Marion DeLater

October 13, 2024

Nancy Marion DeLater, age 89, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. She was born on February 25, 1935, in Detroit, MI. She lived in West Branch, MI since 1959.

Nancy was a devoted member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. She cherished the time she spent during winters in Florida, enjoying...

Robert William Sargent

Robert William Sargent

October 12, 2024

Robert William Sargent, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the age of 65 in Prescott, Michigan. Born on October 13, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, Robert lived a life marked by service, commitment, and love for his country.

He proudly served in the United States Army, where attained the esteemed rank of jump master at Fort Bragg. After retiring from...

Betty Darlene Trost

Betty Darlene Trost

October 12, 2024

Betty Darlene Trost, a beloved figure in her community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at The Villa in Rose City, MI, at the age of 93. Born to Clyde and Alice (Eddy) Herlan on Saturday, February 21, 1931, in Ohio, Betty was known for her loving, caring, and kindness that touched the lives of many throughout her...

Shirley Mae Lehman

Shirley Mae Lehman

October 11, 2024

Shirley Mae Lehman, age 83, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at The Brook in West Branch, MI. She was born on December 29, 1940, in Yale, MI to Elroy and Elda (Martin) Henry. Shirley lived a life full of love, laughter, and to her family.

Shirley was a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch, where...

Gene G. Tyree

Gene G. Tyree

October 10, 2024

Gene G. Tyree, age 95, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at The Brook Assisted Living in West Branch, Michigan. He was born on December 1, 1928, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Ralph and Beulah (McClure) Tyree. He lived in West Branch since 1968, formerly of Bay City, MI.

In September of 1956, he married Patsy Stephens in Bay City. 

Gene...

Tillie Patricia Seidl

Tillie Patricia Seidl

October 8, 2024

Tillie (Person) Seidl slipped away peacefully in her home on October 8, 2024, at 92 years young. 

Tillie was born in Cheboygan, Michigan on August 22, 1932, to Thor and Anne (Westburg) Person. While she grew up all around northern Michigan, she eventually settled down and remained in West Branch for most of her life. 

Tillie was surely greeted at those pearly...

Beverly Ann Romatz

Beverly Ann Romatz

October 7, 2024

Beverly Ann Romatz, age 93, born on January 22, 1931, in Detroit, MI, departed this world on Monday, October 7, 2024, in Plymouth, MI, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and delicious baked goods that will be cherished by all who knew her.

She lived in West Branch, MI since 1980 formerly of Inkster, MI. 

Beverly spent many of her years...

Paul Richard Franzosi

Paul Richard Franzosi

October 2, 2024

Paul Franzosi, 81, of West Branch, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. Born on September 29, 1943, Paul lived a life filled with passion, love, and dedication to his family and community.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra, with whom he shared many years of happiness. He was a devoted father to his three sons, Brian, Mike, and...

Janice Patricia Ehinger

Janice Patricia Ehinger

October 2, 2024

Janice Patricia (O’Neil) Ehinger, aged 88, passed away comfortably to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 88 at her home after a lengthy illness. Janice was born on June 6, 1936, to James Virgil and Frances (Kroeckel) O’Neil in Cleveland, Ohio. Her family relocated to Tucson, Arizona where she met and married the...

Debbie A. Redmond

Debbie A. Redmond

September 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the Redmond Family announces the passing of Deborah Anne (Debbie) Redmond. Debbie was born in Clarksville, Tennessee, and was raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was a devoted wife of 58 years to her husband, John Redmond, and cherished mother to her children; Peggy, Mark, Matthew, and David. She was a beloved “Buma” to...

Joanne Mae Trombley

Joanne Mae Trombley

September 21, 2024

Joanne Mae Trombley, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at The Villa in West Branch, MI. She was born on March 24, 1943, in Warren, MI to Emil and Dorothy (Russell) Busch. Joanne lived in Prescott, MI for the past 23 years, formerly Warren. 

On February 14, 1984, she married Ronald Trombley in Warren.

Joanne, a woman of...

David Hohendorf

David Hohendorf

September 18, 2024

David John Hohendorf, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, was born on Saturday, February 6, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan to Francis and Eileen (Zaremba) Hohendorf. He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at My Michigan Medical Center in West Branch, Michigan.

David dedicated 32 years of his life to the Chrysler Corporation, where he worked diligently as both...