All Obituaries

Larry K. Jackson, age 76, of North Branch passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022 with his family by his side. Larry was born on September 16, 1945, in Highland Park, MI, the son of Preston and Clara June (Yerkey) Jackson. Larry grew up in Clawson and was a 1964 graduate of Clawson High School.  Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Enterprise. Larry married Karen Martus on June 20, 1981. He retired from Chrysler where he worked for 37...

Donna Lee Stoneburgh Morse, age 87, of North Branch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.  Donna was born on June 21, 1934, to the late Dorland and Leona (Henderson) Stoneburgh. She married Harold Edwin Tuffy” Morse Jr. on January 29, 1954. Donna drove school bus for many years and enjoyed every moment. She also loved to play bingo, going to the casino and fishing with her beloved mother-in-law, Florence Morse. Donna is survived by her children, Debra (Mark) Stevens...

Lisa Evelyn Simmons, age 57, of North Branch, MI passed away on June 14, 2022. Lisa was born on March 6, 1965.  Lisa worked as a traveling nurse. She was an avid reader, who loved spirited debates and embraced the world with childlike enthusiasm. Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Royce and Evelyn (Woodworth) Simmons. She is survived by her spouse, Gordon Deibert of North Branch, MI, her children, Amanda (James) Hale of Puyallup, WA, Shayla Simmons-Deibert  (Daniel Seddon)...

Timothy Earl Goltry, 60 years old of Lapeer County went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2022. Tim was born in Lake Orion, Michigan on February 17, 1962. He lived with his Grandma Ila in Millington for many years and graduated from Highland Pines School in Caro. Later, Tim worked for Team Work in Lapeer and enjoyed his job very much. He enjoyed swimming, music, puzzles and  competing in the Special  Olympics. Tim was a joy and blessing to all who knew him. Tim is survived by...

Florence A. Hogan, age 97, of North Branch died Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at  Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital, Saginaw., MI. Florence Alice Roberts was born on April 14, 1925 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She married James Hogan in Detroit, MI on October 5, 1946.  The three Hogan Brothers bought a farm and North Branch, MI became the family home. She was devoted wife, mother, homemaker and grandmother. She was an avid reader and very community-minded.  She was a key volunteer for...

Lindsay Eugene Schlaud, age 68, of Columbiaville passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 with his family by his side. Lindsay was born on October 5, 1953, in Marlette, the son of Leo and Velma (Dunlap) Schlaud. He grew up in the North Branch area and was a 1971 graduate of North Branch Area Schools. Lindsay retired from General Motors after 30 years. Lindsay enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing euchre and attending car shows. He loved spending time with family and visiting with friends. Lindsay...

John Ondrajka Jr, age 81, of Marlette passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his home. John was born August 30, 1940 in Cass City, MI, the son of John and Mabel (Anthes) Ondrajka Sr. He grew up in the Gagetown area. On February 6, 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolly Rose Leitermann in Bach, MI. John was a crop farmer and worked at Tri-County Equipment in Marlette. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking care of his lawn, spending time with his grandchildren and there was...

Janice “Aunt Jan” Brunett, age 89, of Fostoria passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. Jan was born on January 14, 1933, in Alpena, MI, the daughter of Edward and Flossie (Hilts) Brunett. She was a graduate of North Branch Area Schools. Jan retired from AC Spark Plug. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella, Holy Rosary Parish, Flint.  Jan was a boy scout and girl scout leader for 40 plus...

Victor E. LaLonde, age 59, from Otter Lake, passed away on April 9, 2022 at his home. Vic was born on May 17, 1962, in Sun Valley, California, the son of Victor C. and Beverly (Verran) LaLonde. Vic worked as a caretaker and a handyman. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with family and friends. Vic was a “Good Guy.” Vic is survived by his son, Adam LaLonde, his step-daughter, Tabitha Bashlor, his grandchildren, Davin, Kayley, Ellanor and Brianna, his...

William “Bill” Caldwell, age 70, of North Branch, passed away on April 5, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born on June 7, 1951, at his grandparent’s home in North Branch, the son of Lloyd and Thelma (Hodges) Caldwell. Bill grew up in North Branch and was a 1970 graduate of North Branch High School. He proudly served his country for 9 years in the United States Army. On September 8, 1984, Bill married Kimberly Sweatland at the family home on Ward...