All Obituaries

Howard Randall Geisenhaver “Randy” age 70, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, September 26, 2022, after a long battle with ALS.  Randy was born on March 31, 1952 in Flint Michigan to Howard and Rita (Acre) Geisenhaver.  He graduated from North Branch High School “Class of 1971.” In 1980 he married Cathy Ludwig.  He loved working with his hands, making many wood pieces.  He also was an Iron worker, a Semi Truck driver for Hertz, and a Deerfield...

David M. Hubbard, age 78, of North Branch passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his home with his wife by his side. Dave was born on May 8, 1944, in Detroit, the son of David M. and Viola (Touplik) Hubbard. Dave grew up in the Detroit/Utica area. He graduated from St. Lawrence High School in Utica in 1963. Dave proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman at Fort Polk. On July 14, 1989, he married Peggy St Pierre in Lapeer. Dave was a member of the North Branch...

Gary Jay Dodge, age 70 of North Branch, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Stonegate Health Campus in Lapeer MI.  Gary was born on May 5, 1952 to Olan and Dolores (Pettit) Dodge in Marlette. Gary grew up in Metamora on a farm where it was his job to take care of the cows. On September 5, 2001 Gary married Debra Marr in Flint MI.  Gary worked in manufacturing as a Hi Low driver.  Gary is survived by his wife Debra, daughters, CarrieAnn (Brian) Spencer, Kathy Kerr,...

Paul Russell Will 12.29.1958 – 9.16.2022 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Russell Will on Sept.16, 2022, at the age of 63. He took his final breath surrounded by his immediate family and brother Bill by his side and left us peacefully. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Julia Will; his sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Will Jr, Jessica Will, Jonathon Will, Charity Will, Dustin Will, Amanda Will; and his grandchildren, Logan Will, Sage...

Jessica Sky Wells, age 28, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at McLaren Oakland Hospital. Jessie was born on March 25, 1994 in Commerce Township, the daughter of Robert David and Mary Beth (Niemann) Wells.  Jessie grew up in the North Branch area. She attended North Branch Area Schools and Lakeville High School. Jessie graduated from Lakeville High School in 2012. She graduated from The Bradford School in Columbus, Ohio with an associate degree. Jessie was a free lance...

Patrick Michael McCardle, age 65 of Silverwood passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. Pat was born on June 22, 1957, the son of Edwin and Frances (Rowe) McCardle. He grew up in the Silverwood area and was a 1975 graduate of North Branch High School. Pat worked as a builder, road construction and many other jobs. He was very knowledgeable and could almost tackle any hands on job. Pat loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, bonfires, mowing his...

Jane Bates, age 72, of North Branch passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Ascension Genesys Hospital.  Jane was born in Brown City, on January 4, 1950, the daughter of Robert and Doris (Ryckman) Soldan.  She grew up in North Branch and was a proud 1968 graduate of North Branch High School. Jane attended Mott Community College and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked at Flint Osteopathic Hospital and Ascension Genesys Hospital where she retired...

Ruth Lucille Hohman, age 95 passed away September 7, 2022 the same day as her son Larry 2 years prior in Marlette Long Term Care from a courageous battle with dementia. Ruth worked at Chaso Royco in North Branch and then moved to a part time clerk at the Post Office in downtown North Branch.  Later she was able to move to the new Post Office on Lincoln Street and became a full time clerk.  She worked hard and later became North Branch Postmaster and retired after 33 years. Ruth...

Delbert Dennis Myers - age 93 of North Branch, MI - passed away on September 2, 2022. Delbert was a humble, hard-working man who cared deeply about his family and making his community a better place. From his modest beginnings, it was his sheer will and determination that lifted up himself and his family.  He often had to learn how to do new things, and work with little as he built the family home. Education was demonstrably important to him, as he put himself, wife Charline, and five...

Russell G. Ruby, age 57, of North Branch passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at McLaren Lapeer Region with his family by his side. Russ was born on March 5, 1965 in Pontiac, MI, the son of Richard and Joann (Ryniak) Ruby. He grew up in Shelby Township and was a 1983 graduate of Romeo High School. On October 3, 2003, Russ married Sherry Bunting in Shelby Township.  Russ worked as a autobody technician/ painter. Russ enjoyed mud bogging, motorcycles, camping and camp fires....