All Obituaries

Richard "Dick" Andy LaValley,  86, died at home Monday August 3, 2020.   Dick was born May 28, 1934 in North Branch, Michigan to George and Lila (Tharrett) LaValley. He grew up on the family dairy farm in North Branch and graduated from North Branch High School in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart, Joann Repic, in July 1955.   Dick retired from General Motors Truck and Coach in 1987 after 35 years of dedicated service.  During that time, he worked...

Paik Young Soon “Patty “ Shepard,  age 87, of North Branch went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 31, 2020. Patty was born on January 15, 1933 in Koyang-Kun, Kyunggi Province, Korea. She worked for the US government in Seoul, Korea for many years where she met Gary, her husband. They were married in Korea on February 12, 1957 and later moved to North Branch, Michigan to make their home and raise their family. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of North Branch....

Austin “Billy Buck” Aubert, age 76, of North Branch passed away at home with his family by  his side on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Austin was born on August 5, 1943 in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of Althonse and Alice (McCarty) Aubert. He grew up in the Cheboygan area. He moved down state to work at General Motors. He retired after 30 years. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with family and friends.   Austin is survived by his wife, LaTona; his sons, Barry...

Grace A. (Picarski) Fricke, age 98 of North Branch, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at Stonegate Health Campus with her family at her side. Grace was born on January 11,1922 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Charlotte (Powell) Snetsinger. She grew up in the Detroit and Lake Orion area. Grace was a 1940 graduate of Lake Orion High School.  Grace worked as a secretary, a librarian assistant and bookkeeper. On September 29, 1945, Grace married Stanley J. Picarski in...

  COVID-19-Update-with the recent guidelines limits the number of people to less than 10 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral.   Linda Marie Fantin. age 74, passed away July 8, 2020. She was born in Marlette, Michigan. Linda was the daughter of William and Ella Marie (Cook) Traubenkraut. Linda grew up in the North Branch Area and was...

  Donald Ottenbacher, age 81, of Imlay City, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his daughter’s home. Don was born on May 18, 1939, in Macomb County, the son of Vincent and Helen (Kluck) Ottenbacher.  Don grew up in the Richmond area. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  In 1956, Don married Donna Campau at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond, MI.  He was employed by Theut  Products. Don loved to restore and drive antique cars. He...

 COVID-19-UPDATE-With the recent guidelines limits, the number of people to less than 10 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending a the visitation or funeral.   Glen E.  Martin, age 50, of North Branch, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home. Glen was born on October 24, 1969, the son of Gerald and Judy (Depotty) Martin. Glen grew up in the Vassar, MI....

COVID-19-Update-with the recent guidelines limits the number of people to less than 10 at any gathering, we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral.     April J. Curell, age 59, of Mayville, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. April was born on September 9, 1960, in  Kankakee,...

COVID-19-Update-With the recent guideline limits the number of people to less than 10 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support the family and friends during this difficult time as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral.   Douglas Kaufman, age 93, of Brown City, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Doug was born on February 25, 1927, the son of Enos and Louise (Doebler)...

COVID-19-Update-With the recent guidelines limits the number of people to less than 10 at any gathering we are asking that you consider other ways to help support family and friend during their difficult times as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral. Joseph David John Linck, age 90, of North Branch passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at McLaren/Lapeer Region Hospital. Joe was the third child and first son of Clarence and Florence (Bruman) Linck. He was born on July 16, 1929...