All Obituaries

Timothy “Tim” C. Snyder, 62, of Otter Lake passed away at his home on June 6, 2026. Tim was born on February 2, 1964, in Livonia, the son of Charles and Anne (Galbraith) Snyder. Tim grew up in the North Branch area. He spent most of his life as a coast to coast household furniture mover. He worked for all of the major van lines. If you would have asked him what his favorite place of employment was, he would have said Allen Storage and Moving, Allied Van Lines out of Flint ...

Leo King Denver, 3 months old, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2026.  Leo was born on March 11, 2026 at Henry Ford Hospital in Rochester, MI, the son of Mickey and        Brieghanna (Schlaud) Denver. In Leo’s short life he touched many hearts with his playful smile. He will be deeply missed by his sisters and those who loved him. He now lies peacefully in Jesus’s arms in heaven Leo is survived by his parents, sisters, ...

Joseph M. Kozlowski, 59, of North Branch passed away at his home. Joe was born in Marlette on October 6, 1966, the son of Joseph and Elaine (Kohn) Kozlowski. Joe grew up in North Branch and was a 1984 graduate of North Branch High School. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a medic. He worked as a carpenter for 20 years then transition into IT. Joe loved to draw and sculpt. He was very artistic. He enjoyed spending time with his sons “doing boy stuff,” ...

Robbert Arnold Ferguson, age 59 of Croswell, MI passed away May 21, 2026 at his home. Robbert was born July 21, 1966 in Marlette, MI to the late Kenneth and Linda (Davis) Ferguson. Robbert enjoyed  going to garage sales, fishing and visiting with old friends. Robbert is survived by his two sisters: Dawn Badgley and Shelley Ferguson, his special friends: Al Watson and Howard Davis; and his pet cat. Robbert was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Linda Ferguson and both sets of ...

Shanon Marie Sylvester, 48, of North Branch went peacefully to her heavenly home   on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 and into the arms of Jesus with family and friends by her side. Shanon was born on October 12, 1977 in Tawas City, the daughter of David and Maureen (Boensch) Freehling. Shanon grew up in AuGres and was a 1995 graduate of AuGres-Sims High School.  She graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honors from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. On June 25, 1999, Shanon ...

John Paul Barr of North Branch, MI passed away on May 18, 2026 at 80 years of age.  A Vietnam Veteran, his great love for his country and family never wavered. He is survived by his sister Kathy Kemp, his brother Christopher Barr, his four daughters Rebecca Barr, Josephine Skoudis, Vanessa Ritchie and Melisa Vaught, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. John lived his life fully and on his own terms. In his earlier years, he spent much time tooling around on his motorcycle or ...

Matthew R. Zimmerman, 42, of Silverwood passed away on May 18, 2026 at Covenant Hospital in Saginaw. Matthew was born on October 30, 1983 in Pontiac, the son of Linda and Cliff Goffar. Matthew ran his parent’s company business. Matthew was a person who loved animals! He had several fish tanks, birds, cats and a dog. He took care of the chickens and his mom’s barn cats. Matthew is survived by his fiancé, Linda Johnson, parents, Linda and Cliff Goffar, children, Bailey Jane ...

Helen Irene Berg age 84, of North Branch passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2026 at Fisher Senior Care and Rehabilitation, in Mayville. Helen was born October 22, 1941 to Julius Andrew Chase and Helen Regina Chase (Werdes), in Detroit, Mi. She graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn. Helen married Alan Dean Berg on July 30, 1966 and they shared over 59 years together. Helen was a supportive and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a skilled pianist. She was a homemaker ...

On April 25, 2026 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospital, Thomas Harry Passingham, 85, of North Branch went to be with His Lord, Jesus Christ. Tom was born February 18, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Harry Edward Passingham and Sally Ethel (Diller) Passingham. He married Mary Ellen (Hutton) McLaughlin on April 11, 1970 in North Branch and divorced in 1974 and remarried July 2, 1977 in Lapeer. He taught 7th & 8th grades for North Branch Area Schools (Jan. 24, 1966-June 10, 1996) and ...

Ronald Francis Alleman of North Port, Florida went to join his Savior on December 22, 2025.  Ronald was born on September 30, 1945, the son of Arthur and Veronica Alleman in Detroit, MI. Ron graduated from Detroit East High School in 1964. He was drafted into the Army in 1965 and served his time in Germany. Robert (Rita) Hake served in Germany alongside Ron, and they have maintained a lifelong friendship, Army Buddies for life. He returned to Ford Motor Company until retiring in October ...