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

Gerald "Jerry" James Adcock

Gerald "Jerry" James Adcock

December 1, 2014

Gerald James "Jerry" Adcock, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. He had lived in West Branch since 1970, formerly of Kawkawlin, MI. Jerry was born to William and Esther (Wetters) Adcock on June 6, 1941 in Bay City, MI. He was a member of the American Legion, American Legion...

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer

November 30, 2014

Betty D. Shirey-Thayer, age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. She had lived in St. Helen since 1974, formerly of Flint, MI. Betty was born to Frank and Dorothy (Miller) Browm in Scottsdale, PA on May 9, 1921. She was a member of the St. Helen Community Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting, writing poetry,...

Kurtice Lee Sargent

Kurtice Lee Sargent

November 29, 2014

Kurtice Lee Sargent, age 54, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. He had lived in St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Flint, MI. Kurt was born to John Sargent and Constance (Bell) LaFara in Flint, MI on August 5, 1960. He was a member of the Eagles of West Branch #3646 where he was a...

Michael Louis Parker Jr.

Michael Louis Parker Jr.

November 27, 2014

Michael Louis Parker Jr., age 33, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 in West Branch, MI. He was born to Michael L. Parker Sr. and Cheryl (Hanes) Fransee on October 29, 1981 in West Branch. Mike has lived in West Branch for several years, but grew up in Rose City, MI. He was employed with UPS for 11 years...

Rayanne Nicole Drensky

Rayanne Nicole Drensky

November 26, 2014

Rayanne Nicole Drensky, 29, of West Branch, our brave warrior was called to Heaven on Nov. 26, 2014. Rayanne was born to Bernice and George Drensky of West Branch. Rayanne was a beautiful person that had a one of a kind smile and a contagious laugh. Her compassion allowed her to be a giving, kind, caring and strong person that...

Ronald Lee Newman

Ronald Lee Newman

November 25, 2014

Ronald Lee Newman, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He had lived in West Branch, MI since 1994, formerly of Detroit, MI. Ron was born to Roy and Grace (Merrill) Newman on May 10, 1941 in Detroit. On February 1, 1975, Ron married Sylvia Samide in Detroit. Ron was...

Gary E. Mcdonald

Gary E. Mcdonald

November 21, 2014

Gary Eugene McDonald, age 73, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Ann Arbor, MI to Gerald and Eugenie McDonald. Gary married Ann Marie (Globke) on July 20, 1963 and made their home in West Branch, MI. Gary was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp after an injury. He worked for...

Howard Adolph Wright

Howard Adolph Wright

November 19, 2014

Howard Adolph Wright passed on November 19, 2014 after 88 years of vibrant life in Winter Garden, FL. He served in the Navy in WWII and was a member of the American Legion for over 25 years. Surviving are his wife Merlynn, sister Elaine, children Lynda, Tim, Lyle, Dale (wife Vicky), Tom, Debra, Sherry (husband Joe), Mary (husband Dan) and...

Hazel Gladys Kartes

Hazel Gladys Kartes

November 18, 2014

Hazel (Osbourn) Kartes, age 88, passed away on November 18, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. She was surrounded by her family. Hazel was married for 65 years to the love of her life, John R. Kartes. Hazel is survived by her children: Joyce (Charles) Grezeszak of Lupton and Steven Kartes of West Branch; her grandchildren: Tammy...

Georgina Latter

Georgina Latter

November 18, 2014

Georgina “Georgie” (Manning) Freel, Latter, age 102, died on November 18, 2014 at Harlin Assisted Living in West Branch, MI. She was born on March 6, 1912 to the late George and Louise (Ferns) Manning in Reno Twp., Iosco County, MI. She was united in marriage to Millard “Ted” Freel on July 29, 1933 and he preceded her in death...

Marie Jean Booth

Marie Jean Booth

November 15, 2014

Marie Jean Booth, age 87, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Mercy Manor in Grayling, MI. Marie was born in Detroit, MI on February 23, 1927 to Frank Henry and Elizabeth Christina (Sinclair) Bourbeau. She married Foster Fay Oacron Booth on October 19, 1946. They moved to Flint, MI where they raised their family. She worked for General...

Brett Lee Ritter

Brett Lee Ritter

November 15, 2014

Brett Lee Ritter, age 23, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Brett was born to Kevin Lee Ritter and Buffy Jo Chapel in West Branch, MI on March 2, 1991. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 2009 and Kirtland Community College in 2014 as a Certified Master Mechanic. Brett was employed...

Adlean Labuhn Hopkins

Adlean Labuhn Hopkins

November 11, 2014

Adlean LaBuhn Hopkins, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She has lived in West Branch since 1963, formerly of Dearborn, MI. Adlean was born to Joseph and Leona (Smalley) LaBuhn on July 2, 1922 in Bad Axe, MI. She attended nursing school in Detroit and became a registered nurse. Adlean worked...

Deborah Lynn Fisher

Deborah Lynn Fisher

November 10, 2014

Deborah Lynn Fisher, 67 passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at her home in Alger. She had lived in Alger since 1999, formerly of Livonia, MI. Deborah was born to Russell and Dorothy (Mosher) Crevier on June 25, 1947 in Muskegon, MI. She married Ralph Fisher in Flint, MI on February 28, 1970 and had celebrated 44 years of marriage...

William "Bill" F. Hock

William "Bill" F. Hock

November 9, 2014

William F. Hock, age 69, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. He was born to Kenneth and Georgia (Toops) in Birch Run, MI on September 13, 1945. On July 10, 1965, he married the love of his life, Karen J. Bragg in West Branch. Bill was a member of the Calvary...

Mary Elizabeth Ward

Mary Elizabeth Ward

November 8, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Ward, age 51, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in West Branch, MI. She was a resident of West Branch for her entire life. Mary was born to James and Kathleen (Kennedy) Strohmer in West Branch on September 20, 1963. On January 15, 1994, she married the love of her life, Kevin Ward, in West Branch. Mary...

Terri Lynne Ballard

Terri Lynne Ballard

November 8, 2014

Terri Lynne Ballard, age 53, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in West Branch, MI with her loving family by her side. She was born to Bob and Wendy (Robb) Rowland in Dallas, TX on June 8, 1961. On November 26, 1994, Terri married William ”Bill” Ballard Jr. in West Branch, MI. Terri received an Associate’s Degree at Macomb...

Michael John Milke

Michael John Milke

November 7, 2014

Michael John Milke, age 46, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Michael was born on June 15, 1968 in Shirley, Massachusetts to Joseph and Loretta Milke. Michael was a free spirit and hard worker with a huge heart. He loved the outdoors, animals, and his family and friends. Michael is survived by his son: Jonathan...

Floyd Albert Hopewell Sr.

Floyd Albert Hopewell Sr.

November 7, 2014

Floyd A. Hopewell, Sr., 85, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was a resident of West Branch since 1970. He was born June 2, 1929 in Sullivan County, Indiana to David & Alexandria (Umstead) Hopewell. Floyd served in the United States Army during the Korean War and...

Eldon Duane Curtis

Eldon Duane Curtis

November 6, 2014

Eldon Duane Curtis, age 65, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Rose City, MI. Eldon has lived in Rose City for the past 3 years with his wife, Margaret Curtis. They are formerly of Baltimore, MD. Eldon was born on September 30, 1949 in Flint, MI to Harry and Bertha Curtis. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and fixing things...