All Obituaries

 Thomas E. Kitts,  age 83, of North Branch passed away on July 1, 2019 at McLaren/Lapeer Regional Hospital. Tom was born on May 6, 1936, the son of Albert William and Ruth (Corrigan Paul) Kitts.  Tom grew up in Clifford, MI .  On August 10, 1956, Tom married his sweetheart Filena (Tuts) Fricke in North Branch.  Tom retired from GM as an accounting clerk.  He also worked for North Branch Area Schools. Tom was a member of the North Branch Lions Club. He enjoyed...

Virginia L. Sheeks, age 77, of North Branch passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. Virginia was born on March 11, 1942 in Minnesota. She was the daughter of Richard and Orpha (Tollefson) Ziebell.  Virginia spent her childhood years in Minnesota and Iowa.  On September 1, 1963,  Virginia married the love of her life Robert Sheeks in DesMoines, Iowa.  Virginia retired from Ford Motor Co. in 2004.  She will be remembered by her...

Shirley   Inscho, age 81 from Brown City, passed away June 28, 2019 at McLaren/Lapeer Regional Hospital with her family at her side. Shirley was born July 27, 1937, in Polton, MI., the daughter of Henry and Orpha (Heir) Fast.  Shirley grew up in Drayton Plains, MI. She was a graduate of Waterford Township High School.   On October 15, 1955, Shirley married Ronald Inscho. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eastern Star.  Shirley’s family was the joy...

Wayne Rappuhn, age 100 of Clifford passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Marlette United Residence Hospice.  Wayne was born November 7, 1918 in Clifford, MI.  The son of Gottlieh and Roszella (Huntley) Rappuhn.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II.  Wayne was preceded in death by his wives, Violet Southard, the mother of his children, and Raffaela Svoboda.  He retired from GM with 35 years of service.  Wayne had a variety of interests,...

Evelyn Bennett, age 91 of North Branch passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at her home with her family at her side.  Evelyn was born on January 15, 1928 in Almont Twp.  She was the daughter of Fred and Catherine (Labeau) Rabert.  Evelyn grew up in the Almont area and graduated from Imlay City High School.  Evelyn worked at Oakdale State Home as their seamstress with several years of service.  During the summer you would see Evelyn out working in her beautiful...

  Raymond C. Schank, age 83,of North Branch passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Lapeer/McLaren Regional Hospital. Raymond was born on July 19, 1935, the son of George and Josephine (Vielhaber) Schank at the family home on Lake Pleasant Road.  Raymond grew up in North Branch.  On November 9, 1957, he married Annette Heussner in Marlette, MI, together they spent 61 years.  He loved farming & John Deere tractors. Raymond enjoyed listening to Daniel O’Donnell...

Douglas E. Andersen, age 84, from Mancelona, MI, formally from Fostoria, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Eden Center in Kalkaska, MI. Douglas was born on May 27, 1935 in Flint, MI, the son of Glenn Julius and Beatrice Elzoria (Snyder) Andersen. He grew up in the Fostoria area. Douglas attended Deerfield School and North Branch Area Schools.  Douglas married Marilyn Jean Brunett on November 26, 1960 in Fostoria, MI. Douglas proudly served in the U.S. Army. He retired from...

 Thomas M. Barnes, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Tom was born in Marlette, Mi.  on January 5, 1943, the son of Lawrence and Florence (Garbutt) Barnes.  Tom grew up in the North Branch area and graduated from North Branch High School in 1961. He graduated from Hurley School of Nursing in 1964.  He served in the Army Nursing Corps. Upon retirement from nursing and clinic management positions, he retired to Richmond, MI. Tom leaves behind his children,...

Nancy Chappel, age 78, of Lapeer passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at The Pines of Lapeer with her family at her side. Nancy was born on May 17, 1941 in Montebele Rural, California. Nancy was the daughter of Robert and Barbara (Maynard) Rock.  At the age of 9 months the Rock family moved to Michigan. Nancy grew up in the North Lake area and graduated from Lakeville High School.   On June 7, 1959, Nancy married Albert F. Chappel at the Methodist Church in Columbiaville,...

Allen  “Alfie” L. Haack, age 68, of North Branch passed away on June 7, 2019 peacefully at home. Al was born on August 13, 1950, the son of William and Ruth (Payne) Haack.  Al grew up in North Branch and was a 1968 graduate of North Branch High School. Al married the love of his life Nancy Chatters on June 26, 1976.  He retired from GM in 2000 after 30 years of service.  Al loved his dog Sadie.  He enjoyed golfing, deer hunting, playing cards, especially...