Obituaries

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

Veronica Ann Kitts

Veronica Ann Kitts

July 1, 2018

Veronica Ann Kitts (Payment), age 73, born on July 27, 1944, was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday July 1st, at her cozy cottage by the Au Sable Lake in Lupton, MI, with her loving husband Richard Kitts by her side. Vickie was the daughter of Leroy and Dorothy Payment, born in Toledo, OH. She...

Lisa Jo Mccue

Lisa Jo Mccue

June 29, 2018

Lisa Jo McCue (Steelman), age 50, born August 6, 1967 and was called home by the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2018. She was a beloved daughter of Joanne (Lee) Papple of West Branch. She was the mother of five miraculous children, Randy (Rachel) Steelman of Traverse City, Daryl Steelman, Hannah (James) Johnson, Dallas Steelman, and Alicia Steelman, all of...

Irene Elizabeth Heckman

Irene Elizabeth Heckman

June 25, 2018

Irene Elizabeth Heckman, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at her home in Prescott, MI with her family by her side. She was born on September 2, 1937 in Detroit, MI to John and Marion (Marcotte) Berry. Irene had lived in Prescott since 2017, formerly of West Branch. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines of...

Laurence Lenard Alexander

Laurence Lenard Alexander

June 24, 2018

Laurence Lenard Alexander, age 69, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at his home in Lupton, MI. He was born on July 25, 1948 in Flint, MI to Earl and Anna Alexander. Laurence served in the Army during Vietnam. He enjoyed working on old cars, riding in semi-trucks, doing crossword puzzles, and loved talking with everyone he ran into....

Constance Lois Mackillop

Constance Lois Mackillop

June 22, 2018

With great sadness the family of Constance MacKillop announces her passing, on Friday, June 22, 2018, at the age of 72 years at home with her family by her side. She was born April, 29, 1946, to Arthur and Mary DeWulf. She moved from Detroit to St. Helen in 1984, where she then married Steven MacKillop. Connie will be lovingly...

Isaac L. Clelland

Isaac L. Clelland

June 20, 2018

Isaac L. Clelland, age 56, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at his home in West Branch, MI. He was born on February 19, 1962 in Parkersburg, WV to Albert and Betty (Carrico) Clelland. Ike married Pamela Seres in West Branch on September 25, 2016. He was the art teacher at Surline Elementary and Middle School for 32...

William Mark Hill

William Mark Hill

June 20, 2018

William Mark Hill, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Munson Grayling Hospital. He was born on August 24, 1936 in Alma, MI to Theodore and Lavinna (Royston) Pratt. He had lived in St. Helen, MI since 1968, formerly of Pontiac, MI. Bill married Dorothy Woehl in Pontiac on September 11, 1954. He retired from the Southfield...

Peggy Ann Peterson

Peggy Ann Peterson

June 19, 2018

Peggy Ann Peterson, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. She was born on June 18, 1965 in West Branch, MI to George and Charlotte (Cliff) Peterson. Peggy had lived in Whittemore for most of her life. She was a member of the Good News Ministries in Whittemore and enjoyed making crafts, birdhouses, and...

Carol Ann Beeman

Carol Ann Beeman

June 18, 2018

Carol Ann Beeman, age 73, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at her home in Prescott, MI. She was born on July 18, 1944 in West Branch, MI to Stuart and Francis (Kierpaul) Stroup. She loved making rag rugs and going to craft shows. Carol is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Rick) Harley; brother, William “Sherry” Stroup; grandchildren, Devon...

Victoria Joy Schwartz

Victoria Joy Schwartz

June 18, 2018

Victoria Joy Schwartz, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 in Meridian, MS. She was born on June 18, 1951 in Bay City, MI to Arthur and Delores (Hebert) Wittbrodt. Victoria had lived in Rose City, MI since 1993, formerly of Auburn, MI. She was a great cook and loved taking care of her kids. Victoria is survived...

Harold F. Phillips

Harold F. Phillips

June 17, 2018

Harold F. Phillips, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Horizon Senior Living in West Branch, MI. He had lived in West Branch since 1958, formerly of Bay City. Harold was born on May 6, 1928 in Bay City to Lee and Helen (Wolf) Phillips. He started his own business on S. 6th Street in April...

Allen Clarence  Walz

Allen Clarence Walz

June 15, 2018

Allen Clarence Walz, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2018 at his home in West Branch. Al has been a resident of West Branch for the past 3 years previously of Fairview, MI. He was born on March 10, 1931 in Detroit, MI to Oscar and Myrtle Walz. Al was a faithful charter member and trustee of...

Georgeanna Mae Mackey

Georgeanna Mae Mackey

June 14, 2018

GeorgeAnna Mae Mackey, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at her home in West Branch. She had lived in West Branch since 1946. GeorgeAnna was born on November 10, 1932 in Coopersville, MI to George and Frances (Douck) Scott. She attended the New Christian Church. GeorgeAnna is survived by her children, Kenny Mackey, Tom Mackey, Ted Mackey,...

June Kay Massey

June Kay Massey

June 12, 2018

June Kay Massey, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at The Brook in West Branch surrounded by family. June was born on June 11, 1923 in St. Helen, MI to Joseph and Irene (Lemish) Romancky. She retired from AC Spark Plug in Flint, MI, after working there for 20 years. She was a volunteer at the Tolfree...

Jane Pauline Nashatka

Jane Pauline Nashatka

June 10, 2018

Jane Pauline Nashatka, age 62, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Mid-Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI. She was born on January 17, 1956 in Detroit to Jack and Edith (Koch) Gensman. Jane has lived in Gladwin for the past 30 years. She enjoyed fishing, camping, crocheting and playing with her grandchildren. Jane is survived by her children,...

Joyce Mary Gould

Joyce Mary Gould

June 5, 2018

Joyce M. Gould (Oyster) 71, of Lupton passed away Tuesday June 5, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. Joyce was born on November 24, 1946 in West Branch to Lloyd and Marjorie (Sharrow) Oyster. She enjoyed gardening, going to her treasure stores as she called it, spending time with her grandchildren and being a devoted wife, mother,...

Viola Mae Nickell

Viola Mae Nickell

June 5, 2018

Viola Mae Nickell, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Medilodge of Howell. She was born on January 21, 1931 in Ann Arbor, MI to Clifford and Margerite (Polliey) Hollister. Viola has lived in West Branch, MI since 1967, formerly of Ann Arbor. Viola is survived by her children, Robin (Eugene) Burgeson of West Branch, Charles (Vickie)...

Virginia Mae Mcquiston

Virginia Mae Mcquiston

June 4, 2018

Virginia Mae McQuiston, age 81, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home in West Branch, MI. She was born on March 22, 1937 in Rose City, MI to Lawrence and Elva (Westrick) Schneider. She had lived in the West Branch and Rose City area her whole life. Virginia was a singer and yodeler and enjoyed gardening, quilting...

Richard John Scheid

Richard John Scheid

June 2, 2018

Richard John Scheid, age 88, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at his home in Alger, MI. He was born on June 26, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Martha Scheid. Dick has lived in Alger for the past 25 years, formerly of Spring Hill FL and Royal Oak, MI. He served in the Army during the Korean...

David Alan Detvay

David Alan Detvay

June 1, 2018

David Alan Detvay, age 66, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018 at his home in West Branch, MI. He was born on May 30, 1952 in Detroit, MI to Steven and Jeanette (Spears) Detvay. David is survived by his children, David (Morgan) Detvay and Elizabeth (Ladon Pree) Detvay-Pree; and brother, Andrew Detvay. Cremation has taken place and no service...