All Obituaries

Joanne H. McDonough, age 87,  of Lake Orion (formerly of North Branch) passed away on March 25, 2019 at Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Joanne was born February 5, 1932 in Pontiac, the daughter of Louis and Leora (Lyons) Goulet.  On February 19, 1950 she married Harry McDonough at St. Michael’s in Pontiac, he preceded her in death on March 23, 2009.   Joanne was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church in North Branch.  Joanne enjoyed crocheting and...

Norma Jean Oliver, age 86 of Fostoria passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at McLaren Flint.  Norma Jean was born on August 20, 1932 in Ortonville the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Fiefield) Farrington.  Norma Jean was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  On April 23, 1949 she married Charles Oliver at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Norma Jean loved farming and the cows were very important to her.  She enjoyed crocheting and trips to the...

Jacqueline Hutchins, age 83 of North Branch passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at McLaren Lapeer Region Hospice.  Jacqueline was born on January 13, 1936 in Burlington Township, the daughter of William Bell and Elizabeth Joy (Hickie) Richards.  Jackie married Ramon “Jerry” Hutchins on June 29, 1957 in California, he was the love of her life.   Jerry passed away on April 16, 2018.  Jackie was a member of the North Branch Alumni and she graduated from...

Doris Beatrice Rappuhn, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Cookeville Hospital, Tennessee.  Doris was born on July 11, 1927 and was the daughter of Leland and Mabelle (Jenkinson) Miller.  For the last two years Doris was living in Tennessee with her son Donald and daughter-in-law, Janet.  She graduated from North Branch High School in 1944. Doris married the love of her life, Irwin Rappuhn on February 3, 1944 in Lapeer.   For many years Doris was...

  Cheryl Ann (Cherie) Adamic, age 61, of Caro passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the United Hospice of Marlette with her family at her side.  Cherie was born on February 28, 1958 in Marlette, Michigan, the daughter of William and Virginia (Ellis) Adamic.  Cherie grew up in the North Branch area and was a 1976 graduate of North Branch High School. Cherie was a jack-of all trades. She loved to sing and DJing.  Cherie ‘s  favorite pastimes were...

Max D. Johnson, age 87 of Fostoria, formerly of North Branch, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his home.  Max was born in Lapeer on October 15, 1931 to Robert and Caroline (Docherty) Johnson.  Max grew up in the Lapeer area.  On April 12, 1952 Max married the love of his life Geneva Cole in Lapeer.  Max served his country in the Army. Max was a self-employed carpenter and a farmer.  He loved to do woodworking and go fishing. Max is survived by his wife,...

Helen Smith, age 91, of North Branch passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019 at United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Helen was born November 11, 1927 in Pontiac, MI to Austin and Marguerite (Calkins) Rossman. She grew up in North Branch and graduated from North Branch High School in 1944. She attended college and became a lab technician. She worked in Dr. Porte’s office for over 30 years. On March 19, 1949 she married Herbert Smith in Bowling Green, OH. Helen was a...

Justin Pete Harold Freeland 30, of North Branch passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Justin was born September 22, 1988 in Lapeer, Michigan the son of Steve and Dawn (Rienstra) Freeland.  Justin grew up in the Lapeer area and graduated from Lapeer High School.  Justin enjoyed cruising around, listening to his music, playing video games, working on cars, watching football, especially the Lions, playing golf, karaoke and spending time with his friends. Justin especially...

Lee Allen Dziduch age 48, of Saginaw (formerly of North Branch) passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Wellbridge of Grand Blanc.  He was born on March 9, 1971in Flint to Ted and Jean (Boivin) Dziduch.  Lee graduated from North Branch High School in 1989 and continued his education at Central Michigan University, he received his School of Education at University of Michigan and his masters at Saginaw Valley State University.  Lee taught at the Carrollton Junior High and...

   Nancy Joan Parrish, 79 of North Branch passed away Friday, March 1,2019 at Stonegate Health Campus, Lapeer. Nancy was born October 20, 1939 to Stanley Alexander and Lucille (Slaybaugh) Kresge in Pontiac, Michigan.  Nancy grew up in Metamora and attended school at Lapeer and graduated from Lapeer High in 1958.  Nancy did work outside of the house as a production factory worker for MSP. However she loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family,...