All Obituaries

Eric E. Soper, age 60 of Mayville passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional. He spent his final days with friends and family. Eric was born on August 9, 1960 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Gary and Diane (Osmon) Soper. He grew up in the Fostoria area and was a 1978 graduate of Mayville High School. On June 8, 1996,  Eric married Teresa Czaczkowsi  at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch, MI. Eric enjoyed fishing,...

Esther Lemaster, of Marathon Township, Otter Lake, Michigan passed away on June 6, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born in Carter County Kentucky. on July 10, 1936. She grew up in Oliver Hill, Kentucky. She was a house wife.  Esther enjoyed gardening and growing her beautiful flowers. Esther loved babysitting her grand children. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Caroline) Lemaster, Richard Lemaster, David K. (Jill) Lemaster, David E.(Rocio) Lemaster, and Kevin (Kimberly) Lemaster. She...

Jerry  Lee Barnes, age 49, of North Branch, passed away on June 5th 2021 with his family by his side at Ascension Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. Jerry was born on April 26, 1972, the son of Jerry Barnes and Tiena (DePelsMaeker) Barnes. He grew up in the Peck area and was a graduate of Peck High School. He was a supervisor at L&L Products in Romeo. Jerry also owned and operated J&J Pet Supplies in Marlette Michigan. Jerry enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and drawing. Jerry is...

 Terry Grossbauer, age 67, of North Branch passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Terry was born on February 27, 1954, in Lapeer, MI, the son of Frances and Francis (Terpening) Grossbauer. Terry grew up in the Lapeer area and was a 1973 graduate of Lapeer West High School. He worked at Deco Plate as a High/Lo Driver.   On June 9, 1974, he married the love of his life, Lisa Hosler at the Girl Scout  Camp Sherwood in Lapeer, Mi. Terry...

 Marlene Elaine Goss, age 70, of Brown City passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 24, 2021. Marlene was born on October 26, 1950, the daughter of Gerald and Elaine (Ford) Snoblen. She grew up in the Lapeer/ North Branch area and was a 1969 graduate of North Branch High School.     On June 16, 1971, Marlene married John Goss at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch.  Marlene worked as an aide, working in group homes taking care of the...

Brian William Ash Jr., age, 24, of Lapeer, formerly of North Branch passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at McLaren   Lapeer Region Hospital with his family by his side.  Brian was born on September 13, 1996, in Clinton Township, the son of Brian and   Cheryl (Steelman) Ash. Brian grew up in North Branch and was a 2014 graduate of North Branch High School. He graduated from Kettering University with a mechanical engineering degree. He worked as a Quality Engineer...

John William Schulte, 59, of North Branch died May 20, 2021 with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born January 30, 1962, in Detroit. John married Annette Caponi on October 19, 1985.   He graduated from De La Salle, class of ’80, alongside lifelong friends. Owner of A & J Contracting, he took pride in beautifying people’s homes for 35+ years. An avid outdoorsman, John could often be found in a tree stand, on the golf course, or driving his boat out in the...

 Sheila Reynolds, age 56, of North Branch passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. Sheila was born on October 16, 1964, in Lapeer, MI, the daughter of Andrew and Patricia (Bowling) Haight. Sheila grew up in Lapeer and was a graduate of Lapeer High School. She attended Mott College and graduated with an associate’s degree. She was a very active lady. She and Mark were owners of the Reynolds’s Berry Farm, the original owners of the...

  Arthur J. “Butch” Podvin, age 76, a lifelong resident of North Branch passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at his home with his family at his side.  Butch was born on September 30, 1944, in North Branch, MI, the youngest child of Arthur J. and Myrtle (Bazille) Podvin. He attended North Branch Area Schools and was a 1962 graduate.  Butch married Allona Barck on February 24, 1968 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch.  He proudly served his...

Ellen Frances (Nolan) Schlaud left this world peacefully to be with Jesus, Dad, and Susie. She was in her home on May 10, 2021 at the time of her passing, surrounded by her family in prayer.  Ellen was born January 12, 1934 on her father and mother’s farm and married Bernard Anthony Schlaud in 1952.  She was a loving mother and devoted wife.  Her life was dedicated to loving all her family.  She raised her 6 children and was at her sister’s side when Rita’s husband,...