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Burl Wesley Holcomb

Burl Wesley Holcomb

Aug 21, 2023

Burl Wesley Holcomb, known to many as Bud, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the age of 94 at his home in West Branch, MI. He was born on April 28, 1929, in Grassy Meadows, WV to John and Emma (Smith) Holcomb.

He lived in the West Branch/Hale area since 1997, formerly of Detroit. Burl was a dedicated...

Peggy Ann Mcdonald

Peggy Ann Mcdonald

Aug 16, 2023

Peggy Ann McDonald, 70, of West Branch, MI, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1953, in Jackson, MI, to the late Paul and Grace (Bukoski) McDonald. Peggy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Peggy lived in West Branch for the past 13 years, formerly of Houghton Lake, MI.

Peggy will be remembered as...

Eugene Arthur Burgeson Sr.

Eugene Arthur Burgeson Sr.

Aug 15, 2023

Eugene Arthur Burgeson Sr., age 72, of West Branch, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was born on July 17, 1951, in Bay City, MI to Joseph and Mary Lou (Buechler) Burgeson. He lived in West Branch for the past 52 years, formerly of Bay City.

Eugene, who was also known as Gene, was a friendly and sociable...

Keith Allen Yost

Keith Allen Yost

Aug 10, 2023

Keith Allen Yost, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Keith was born on April 21, 1938, in Oil City, MI to Harold and Goldie (Knopp) Yost. He lived in West Branch, formerly of Jackson and Ann Arbor.

Keith married Patricia (Teachout) Rice on January 7, 1979.

Keith graduated from Harrison Schools in 1956. He was...

Joe Patrick Gage

Joe Patrick Gage

Aug 8, 2023

Joe Patrick Gage, age 71, of St. Helen, MI, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. Born on April 24, 1952, in West Branch, Joe was the son of Angus and Betty (Dakin) Gage.

Joe's career began early on as he joined his father's construction company, Angus Gage & Son. He honed his skills...

William Joseph Warnecke

William Joseph Warnecke

Aug 6, 2023

William Joseph Warnecke, age 81, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at The Villa at Rose City. He was born on July 10, 1942, in Garden City, MI to Donald and Garnet (Meads) Warnecke. Bill lived in West Branch, MI since 1975, formerly of Grand Rapids and Waterford.

On June 18, 1966, he married Emily Weaver in Flint, MI.

Bill graduated...

Gertrude Mary Johnson

Gertrude Mary Johnson

Jul 30, 2023

Gertrude Mary Johnson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Mediloge of Sterling. She was born on October 20, 1937, in Detroit, MI to John and Verna (Cannon) Kraft. She lived in Alger since 2000, formerly of Shelby Township, MI.

Trudy married Kenneth Johnson on December 31, 1987, in Sterling Heights, MI. She was a member of...

Henry Hernandez

Henry Hernandez

Jul 28, 2023

Henry Hernandez, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023 at his home in St. Helen. Henry was born to Mariano and Lola Hernandez on November 17, 1946 in Saginaw, MI. He married Lois Jean Hardyk on June 28, 1997 in Defiance, Ohio. Henry has lived in St. Helen since 2006, formerly of Defiance, Ohio. Henry served...

Eugene Lynn Wooster

Eugene Lynn Wooster

Jul 27, 2023

Eugene Lynn Wooster, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in St. Helen, MI. Gene was born October 17, 1945, in Flint, MI to William and Lillian (Doe) Wooster.

Gene worked as a Tool Cutter Grinder for General Motors for 30 years. He has been a resident of St. Helen since 2005. He was fond of woodworking, target shooting, sudoku...

Rodney Leroy Morrison Jr.

Rodney Leroy Morrison Jr.

Jul 24, 2023

Rev. Rodney Leroy Morrison Jr., age 58 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home. Rod was born, to Rodney Sr. and Linda Morrison on January 16, 1965 in Lansing, MI. He grew up in Michigan and Florida, graduating at Bath, MI High School. He joined the US Navy on April 18, 1986, married Barbara Jean...

Mary Lou Krueger

Mary Lou Krueger

Jul 19, 2023

Mary Lou Krueger (Johnson), 90, passed away peacefully at The Brook of West Branch on July 19, 2023. Mary Lou was born in Cadillac, MI on April 17, 1933.

Mary Lou was a tender, kind-hearted woman, who cherished her family and friends. She was a wonderful homemaker, incredible cook, beautiful quilt maker and knitter, card player and accomplished artist with a...

Winona Marie Greer

Winona Marie Greer

Jul 13, 2023

Winona Marie Greer, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at The Villa at West Branch. She was born on November 5, 1931, in London, OH to David and Edna (McMahen) Lamb. Winona has lived in West Branch since 1952, formerly of Gladwin, MI.

Winona graduated from the Gladwin Rural Agricultural School in 1950 and married Donald Greer...

Philip Harold Shaw

Philip Harold Shaw

Jul 10, 2023

Philip Harold Shaw passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 10, 2023, following a short battle with heart disease. He was born on March 9, 1943, the youngest of 5 children of Ruth and Harold Shaw in Carson City, Michigan.

He graduated from Sheridan High School and Michigan State University. He was a veteran of the United States...

James Gary Massey

James Gary Massey

Jul 7, 2023

James Gary Massey, age 72, of West Branch passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 7, 2023, after losing his battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1951, in Flint, MI.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Clio High School and graduated from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a masters in...

Charles Edward  Morey Jr.

Charles Edward Morey Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

Charles Edward Morey Jr., age 69 of Rose City, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home. Chuck was born on October 28, 1953, to Charles and Elizabeth Morey in Flint, MI. Chuck married Carrie S. Bartels on June 9, 1973, in Mio, MI. He has lived in Rose City since 2000, formerly of Mio. Chuck had a lifetime...

John Timothy Okarski

John Timothy Okarski

Jul 4, 2023

John Timothy Okarski, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at The Villa at West Branch. He was born on May 1, 1945, in Detroit, MI to John and Hattie (Piotrowski) Okarski. Tim lived in St. Helen, MI for the past 40 years, formerly of Detroit.

Tim served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a member...

Linda Jo Miller

Linda Jo Miller

Jul 3, 2023

Linda Jo Miller, age 75, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch. She was born on February 7, 1948, in Flint, MI to Donald and Christine (Morse) Price. She lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Flint.

Linda loved reading, being outdoors working in the garden, and her dog Sasha Ann.

Linda is survived by...

Robert Alan Rau

Robert Alan Rau

Jul 3, 2023

Robert Alan Rau, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in West Branch, MI. He was born on September 13, 1954, in West Branch to Robert C. and Doris (Schneider) Rau. He lived in West Branch his entire life.

Bob graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1972. He worked his entire life on the family...

Norman Keith Rockwell

Norman Keith Rockwell

Jul 2, 2023

Norman Rockwell passed in his sleep with dementia on July 2, 2023, at 4:00 am. He led a full life with the things he loved: family, outdoor activity, and a devoted career in the auto industry. Born and raised in mid-Michigan, Norm grew up with both parents and two younger brothers in Mt. Morris and on Clear Lake. After graduating...

Glenna Mae Kimbrell

Glenna Mae Kimbrell

Jul 1, 2023

Glenna Mae Kimbrell, age 87, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at The Villa in Rose City, MI. Glenna has been a resident of West Branch, since 1965 previously of Lexington, KY. She was born on October 3, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, KY to Benjamin and Lilly (Reynolds) Childress. Glenna graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1953. She worked...

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