All Obituaries

Bruce Arnold Walls, 69, of North Branch Twp, passed away October 31, 2018 at his home.  Bruce was born March 10, 1949 in Pontiac, MI to William Bertram and Alice Gertrude (Emory) Walls. He grew up in the Pontiac area and graduated from Pontiac Northern. Before shipping out to the Navy he would marry his sweetheart Shirley Kandt.   Bruce was an aviation electrician on the U.S.S. America.  After the Navy, Bruce would go to work for G.M.  He was a Weld Lab...

Robert M. Steinbrink, age 66 of North Branch, passed away at his home on October 25, 2018, surrounded by loving family, after a strong and courageous battle with lung cancer. Robert was born August 31, 1952 in Mt. Clemens to the late Robert and Bernice (Quandt) Steinbrink. He graduated from Chippewa Valley High School in June 1970 and married his sweetheart, Denise Charbeneau on June 23, 1972 in Mt. Clemens, MI. They moved to North Branch in 1977 where Bob worked as a gravel train driver...

Samuel “Sam” A. Hanna Jr age 77, of North Branch, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Covenant Health Care, Saginaw. Sam was born on December 7, 1940 in Atlas Twp, Michigan to Samuel A and Vivian Mildred (Scott) Hanna Sr.  Sam attended Goodrich and Lapeer School District and he was proud to receive his GED in North Branch High School.  Sam proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Sam retired from GM and he owned and operated Sam’s Place in North...

Jane Eleanor Knox, age 84, of Lapeer, Michigan went to be with her Savior on October 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Albert and Evelyn Seelye on April 24, 1934, Jane grew up the eldest of five sisters and one brother on a Lapeer County dairy farm. Jane always said her dad was the wisest person she knew, and her mom’s job as Director of Nursing for Lapeer County General clearly inspired her future career. At 17, Jane was named “Dairy Queen” of...

Laura Mersino, 79, of Fostoria passed away Friday, September 28,  2018  at McLaren Lapeer Regional. Laura was born July 18, 1939 in Oxford, Mi. to Harlan and Doris (Bailey) French.  Laura grew up in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High  School. Laura graduated from Pontiac Business Institute. Laura worked at Pioneer Bank and retired from St. Peter & Paul as a bookkeeper.  Laura married Dennis Mersino on March 1, 1957. Laura was a member of St. Patrick’s...

Elizabeth “Betty” Belland, age 72 of North Branch passed away at home with her family on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Betty was born December 1, 1945 in Alpena, MI. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and Irma (Rockey) Skiba. She grew up in Alpena and graduated from Alpena High School. On January 9, 1965 Betty married John (Jack) Belland in Fenton.  Betty worked as a retail sales associate.  Betty loved gardening, going to garage sales and antiques.  Betty is...

Doris Wright 84, of Silverwood, passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 at home with her loving family by her side. She was born March 13, 1934 in Lapeer, Mi.  to  Frank and Mabel (Klauka) Firmingham.   Doris grew up in the Five Lakes area and attended Five Lakes School.  She married James E. Wright in Lapeer on August 8, l953.  She worked in the automotive industry as a production worker.       Doris enjoyed bowling, bingo and puzzle...

    Kristy Marie Schank , 53 of North Branch passed away on September 4,2018 at home with her loving family around her.  Kristy was born September 23, 1964 in Mount Clemens. She was the daughter of Neil and Geraldine Schaudt. Kristy grew up in Clifford  and attended school at Marlette. On October 9, 1982, she married Tom Schank in North Branch. She worked for General Motors on the production line.  Her hobbies were gardening, traveling, making candies and...

  David Lee Marr, age 34, of Millington passed away on August 20, 2018 from an accident.  David was born on May 23, 1984 in Flint, Michigan.  He was the son of David Arthur and Evelyn Doreen (Hoolihan) Marr.  David grew up in Silverwood.  He attended North Branch High School.  David was a roofing contractor.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the video games, but he especially loved his family and spending time with them.  David is survived by...

      Eva Onalee Hoffman, age 103, of North Branch, passed away at home Saturday, August 4, 2018. Onalee was born on October 8, 1914 in Clifford to James and Mary (English) McInally.  She grew up in North Branch and went to school there. In 1933 she graduated from North Branch High School. She was the oldest living graduate.  On August 8, 1934, she married Floyd Albert Hoffman in Angola, Indiana. She would  babysit many area children and took in laundry. She...