Obituaries

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

Kenneth J. Fowler

Kenneth J. Fowler

March 14, 2019

Kenneth J. Fowler, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1937 in Otter Lake, MI to Edward and Elizabeth (Berlin) Fowler. Kenneth lived in West Branch since 1977, formerly of Flint. He graduated from Mayville High School and attended Ferris...

Dorothy M. Thompson

Dorothy M. Thompson

March 13, 2019

Dorothy M. Thompson, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at The Villa at West Branch with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1923 in Prescott to Benjamin and Emma (Drow) Harmon. She lived in West Branch since 1946, formerly of Prescott. Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church where...

Luella Blanche Brindley

Luella Blanche Brindley

March 12, 2019

Luella Blanche Brindley, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. She was born on April 14, 1930 to Andrew and Rose (Turland) Page in West Branch. She lived in Lupton since 1965, formerly of Saginaw. Luella was a member of the Community of Christ Church and enjoyed playing BINGO, hunting, fishing,...

Mark John Tetu

Mark John Tetu

March 2, 2019

Mark John Tetu, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at The Villa at West Branch. Mark was born on June 10, 1931, in Grayling, MI, to Frank and Florence (Smith) Tetu. He lived in West Branch most of his life. Mark served in the Navy during the Korean War. On January 15, 1966, Mark married Linda Lee...

Gale Walker Young

Gale Walker Young

March 1, 2019

Gale Walker Young, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on October 5, 1928 in Flint to Galon and Lillian (Dail) Young. Bud lived in Rose City since 1974, formerly of Plymouth. He served in the United States Army and Marines during the Korean War. Bud enjoyed golfing, building...

Mary Colleen Bell

Mary Colleen Bell

February 26, 2019

Mary Colleen Bell, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at The Brook in West Branch. She was born on October 27, 1924 in Essexville to Joseph and Exora (Hebert) McDermott. She lived in West Branch since 1950, formerly of Essexville. Colleen married Gilbert Bell in Essexville on January 24, 1948. She served in the United States Navy...

Virginia Ann Jones

Virginia Ann Jones

February 24, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” Jones, 81, was born in Petoskey Michigan on April 1, 1937. She entered heavens gates, suddenly, on February 24, 2019. She is survived by sons, Douglas (Sheri), Dennis (Lettie), David (April), Donald (Sandy), and Darrin (Melissa), 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her late husband and the love of her life, Harold. The two were...

Maxine P. Whitman

Maxine P. Whitman

February 24, 2019

Maxine P. Whitman, age 87, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Houghton Lake, MI. She was born on April 13, 1931 in Grand Blanc to Norman and Mary (Morrison) McLeod. Maxine lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Grand Blanc. She was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church...

Lenore Rulla Mae Sheldon

Lenore Rulla Mae Sheldon

February 23, 2019

On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Lenore R M Sheldon (nee Doyle) passed away following a lengthy illness, she was 81 years old and a resident of The Villa, West Branch, MI. Lenore grew up primarily in Flint and Houghton Lake, MI. After marrying the late Clifton J Somers, she moved to Clio, MI and began building her new family. She...

Robert Edward Williamson Sr.

Robert Edward Williamson Sr.

February 22, 2019

Robert Edward Williamson Sr., age 80, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Mason Twp., Arenac County to Frederick and Josephine (Steward) Williamson. Robert liked to fish and play pogo on his computer. Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Brenda) Williamson, Carol (Robert) Hickmott,...

Frank Leroy Fox

Frank Leroy Fox

February 20, 2019

Frank LeRoy Fox, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home in West Branch. He was born on December 21, 1944 in Bay City to Ross and Naomi (Haun) Fox. Frank lived in West Branch since the 6th grade, formerly of Bay City. He married Mary Quigley in Selkirk on June 26, 1965 and was a...

Kenneth Carl Mcpherson

Kenneth Carl Mcpherson

February 20, 2019

Kenneth Carl McPherson, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on November 11, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Francelia (Lindemen) McPherson. Keny lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly from Mt. Clemens. He severed in the Army Air Forces during World...

Benjyman Arwood Domroese

Benjyman Arwood Domroese

February 19, 2019

Benjyman Arwood Domroese, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at his home in Alger, MI. He was born on July 3, 1929 in Detroit to Albert and Marie (Louder) Domroese. He lived in Alger since 1997, formerly of Holly. Benjyman married Maysel Meadows in Grand Blanc on March 21, 1968. He served in the US Army as...

Douglas Ivan Hotham

Douglas Ivan Hotham

February 18, 2019

Douglas Ivan Hotham, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home in West Branch. He was born on April 22, 1966 in West Branch to Walter and Janeice (Kaiser) Hotham. He lived in West Branch his entire life. Doug owned D & G Installation and installed flooring. He enjoyed bowling, going to the gym, being...

Marilyn Rose Bashore

Marilyn Rose Bashore

February 17, 2019

Marilyn Rose Bashore, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Gladwin Pines in Gladwin, MI. She was born on March 21, 1946 in Saginaw to William and Winogene (Hansen) Hack. Marilyn had lived in West Branch since 2011, formerly of Saginaw. She married Philip Bashore on Mary 18, 2012 in West Branch. She enjoyed reading. Marilyn is...

Jan Marie Matuszak

Jan Marie Matuszak

February 12, 2019

Jan Marie Matuszak, age 49, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in West Branch, MI. She was born on September 17, 1969 in Detroit to Theodore and Florence (Janiszewski) Matuszak Sr. She lived in West Branch since 1973. Jan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch, Special Olympics and A.R.C. She received supportive employment through...

Steve Karl Hawkins

Steve Karl Hawkins

February 11, 2019

Steve Karl Hawkins, age 65, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on June 23, 1953 in Flint, MI to Karl and Patricia (Rohl) Hawkins. Steve lived in Lupton since 2009, after retirement from General Motors Flint Truck Assembly. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and Rock of...

Raymond Clarence Bragg

Raymond Clarence Bragg

February 7, 2019

Raymond Clarence Bragg, age 87, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland with his family by his side. He was born on March 16, 1931 in Flint, MI to Clarence and Caroline (Schaefer) Bragg. He lived in West Branch since 1984, formerly of Burton. Ray married his first wife Kay Frank on February 7,...

George Edward Drensky

George Edward Drensky

February 7, 2019

George Edward Drensky, age 73, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his home in West Branch surrounded by his family. He was born on June 18, 1945 in Alpena to John and Isbel (Easton) Drensky. George lived in West Branch for most of his life. He served in the United States Army. He married Bernice Neubecker in West...

Francis "Frank" F. Hacht

Francis "Frank" F. Hacht

February 6, 2019

Francis F. “Frank” Hacht, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Horizon Senior Living in St. Helen. He was born on July 17, 1928 in West Branch to Jack and Nellie (Purtell) Hacht. Frank served in the Army during the Korean War and played football in the army. He was a member of the Holy Family...