All Obituaries

Bradley “Brad” W. Thompson, age 71, of North Branch passed away on February 4, 2023 at McLaren Lapeer Region with his family by his side. Brad was born in Clifford, MI on June 1, 1951, the son of Jack and Ethel (Abbey) Thompson.  Brad grew up in the North Branch area and was a 1969 graduate of North Branch High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Brad retired from General Motors. On February 23, 1974 he married JoAnn Shaver. Brad enjoyed...

 Paul D. Bowen, age 85, of North Branch moved into “Heaven” on February 3, 2023. He was born on June 11, 1937 to Glen and Lela Bowen on Pontiac, MI. He graduated from Waterford High School in Waterford, MI. Staff Sergeant Bowen served in the U.S. Army for 13 years. He served in Korea, Germany and Vietnam where he received his purple heart after nearly losing his life. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after serving 43 years. Since retiring, he has enjoyed traveling,...

Mary Cheney, age 78, of North Branch passed away Thursday, February 02, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. Mary was born on May 03, 1944 in Detroit, to Wilbur and Betty (Compte) Olson. Mary grew up in Ortonville and then moved to North Branch, graduating from North Branch High School in 1962.  On May 21, 1962, Mary married Henry Cheney I in Lapeer, Michigan. Mary was a homemaker.  She loved crocheting, knitting and sewing.  She also enjoyed the outdoors gardening,...

Betty Czaczkowski, age 88, of North Branch passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Betty was born on January 24, 1934, the daughter of Lawrence and Harriet (Reed) Hebberd.  Betty grew up in the Rich Township area.  She attended Mayville schools, graduating from Mayville High School in 1951.  On May 3, 1952 Betty married John Czaczkowski at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church in North Branch, MI.   Betty was a home maker and farmers wife.  She was a lifelong...

Phyllis L. Senko, age 85, of North Branch passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at United Hospice Service of Marlette Regional Hospital. Phyllis was born on August 7, 1937 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Ben and Marion (Matheson) Bard. Phyllis grew up in the Deerfield area formerly known as Corner 16. She was a 1955 graduate of North Branch High School. Phyllis married Ernest Senko on October 1, 1955 at West Deerfield Church. Phyllis worked many years in the medical field. She was an...

Louis “Lou”  A. Adams, age 88, of North Branch, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 in Lapeer. Louis was born on March 14, 1934 to Louis A. Adams and Ena Louise Adams (Klock) in Vassar, MI. Lou grew up in Vassar, MI where he attended school and graduated in 1952 from Vassar High School. He attended General Motors Institute.  Lou then enlisted in the Army 1954 and served in Korea.  After returning from serving his country he attended Ferris State, in Big...

Brian William Fredericksen, born August 4, 1944, was the son of late Josephine and Fremont Fredericksen. He departed this earthly life early on Saturday December 10, 2022 at the age of 78. He is survived by his four children: Richard Fredericksen of Urbana, Illinois (sons Alex Tomanovich and Scott Fredericksen), Kevin Fredericksen of Mayville, Michigan (partner, Pamela McDaniel), Christopher Fredericksen of Simi Valley, California (wife, Amanda Fredericksen, daughters, Aedyn Fredericksen,...

Shirley Lu Lohorn, age 88, of Lapeer, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Marlette Hospice House. Shirley was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 4, 1934 to Joseph and Alma (Parker) Neal. On March 23, 1957 she married William Lohorn in Keeneyville, Illinois. She then attended and graduated from Wheaton College Nursing School as a RN in 1957. She worked in nursing homes over her career, taking time off to raise their children. Shirley was a devout Christian. She was very...

Patricia Jean Jamison (Pat), age 66, of Otter Lake, Michigan, died suddenly    Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home.  Patricia was born August 9, 1956, in Flint, Michigan to Eugene Jamison and Eva (Acre) Jamison.  She graduated from North Branch High School-class of 1974. Pat was a secretary at Oakdale Center until closing.  She spent twenty-five years as a grocery cashier, eventually retiring in 2021 from Kroger in Davison.  Pat was fond of many of her...

Arthur (Art) Nicholas Joseph Chartier, 72, of North Branch Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on November 28,, 2022 at Lapeer Regional Medical Center. Born to Louis and Loretta Chartier in Ferndale Michigan in 1950, Art was the youngest of 11 children (Elmer, Delia, Veronica, Bernadette, David, Charlies, Louie, Leo, Jerry, and Lenny). With such a crowded house, at age 15, Art met the love of his life, Donna Rae Marlin in Cleveland Ohio. Soon after meeting, they were married, had five...