All Obituaries

JULIA BENDER STACHERSKI, 88 of North Branch (formerly of Garden City), passed away March 26, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Julia was born October 22, 1932 in Detroit to Joseph and Barbara (Eidukevicius) Bender.  She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Western High School in 1950.  She married Thomas J. Stacherski at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Detroit on September 3, 1955. Julia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and she cherished her time spent with family....

Frank Rowe Jr, age 68, of Lapeer passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, at McLaren Lapeer Region.  Frank was born in Flint, MI on June 28, 1952, the son of Frank and Janet (Fox) Rowe Sr.  Frank grew up in the Flint area.   Frank married Joanne Nellenbach on August 12, 1994 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lapeer, MI. He worked as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Eagles and 457 Wheelin’ Team. Frank enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing ,camping...

     Patricia Lynn Bogar passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in Saginaw MI. Pat is the daughter of the late Edward Emil and Ida May (Ringquist) Bogar.  She was born on January 27, 1952.      She grew up in North Branch MI. and graduated in 1970. She spent her adult life in North Branch, Lapeer, and Big Rapids MI.  Her recent years were in Saginaw at two Assisted Living Homes. The family would like to thank Home Away From Home (owner Tricia...

COVID-Update-with the recent guidelines limits the number of people to 25 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. Victor James Bonner, of Hulbert, MI and formerly of Columbiaville, MI passed away peacefully March 15th, 2021 at the age of 77. Vic was born on January 23, 1944 in Flint, MI to the late James and Dorothy Bonner.  Vic graduated...

The family of John McDonnell, 76, of North Branch, is celebrating his life, impact and legacy. John died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 12, 2021.   John was born on January 2, 1945 in Pennsylvania to parents, John and Nora (Pollard) McDonnell. He is the son-in-law of Eugene and Shirlee (Reimann) Gruse. John was married to Cheryl (Gruse) McDonnell, who preceded him in death. He is survived and loved by his four children, Monique (David) Bonkowski. Jon McDonnell, Amber...

 Brett Allen Leonard, age 60, of North Branch passed away at his home on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Brett was born in Lapeer on August 25, 1960, the son of Albert and Phyllis (Smith) Leonard.  He grew up in the North Branch area and was a 1979  graduate of North Branch High Schools.  He married the love of his life, Denise Price on May 29, 1982 at the North Branch Wesleyan Church. He worked for Vlasic Foods as a hi-lo driver. Brett was an outdoorsman, an avid hunter (at...

Sharon Ann Murray, 78, of North Branch died March 1, 2021 at home peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on May 27, 1942 at the family home in Arcadia, MI, the daughter of Lawrence and Rita (Robinet) Tallieu. Sharon grew up in Kings Mill and North Branch area. Sharon, her sister Dolores and neighbor friends walked to Kings Mill Country School until the 8th grade. She continued her education at North Branch High School and graduated in 1959. On January 2, 1965, she married the...

Melvin Joseph Schank, age 45, of North Branch passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, MI. Melvin was born on May 5, 1975 in Lapeer, MI, the son of Arthur and Betty (Secord) Schank.  He grew up in North Branch at the family home on Lake Pleasant Road. He attended North Branch Area Schools and was a 1994 graduate.  On March 22, 2019, Melvin married Carisa Crittenden at the courthouse in Lapeer, MI. He worked many years at MK Chambers and later at Vidon...

 Ralph Welch, age 85, of Clifford passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the United Service Hospice of Marlette Regional Hospital. Ralph was born on July 15, 1935, the son of Allen and Mary (Upleger) Welch. He grew up in the Romeo area.  In 1985, he married Barbara O’Neill in North Branch, MI. He worked in construction and farming. Ralph enjoyed playing solitaire, doing puzzles, driving his tractor and taking care of his yard.   In his younger days, he even...

Chester “Chet” John Holcomb, age 74, of North Branch passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the United Hospice Services of Marlette. Chet was born in Waynesville, North Carolina on September 7, 1946, the son of Lyman and Clarabelle (Greene) Holcomb.    He was a 1964 graduate of North Branch High School. On November 11, 1967,    he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Jane Bartholomy at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in North Branch. Chet...