All Obituaries

Francis Fred Pasternak Jr., age 73, of North Branch passed away on Saturday,  October 17, 2020 at McLaren/Lapeer Region Hospital.  Fred was born at the family home on February 6, 1947, the son of Fred and Louise (Diller) Pasternak Sr.  Fred grew up in the North Branch area. He was a 1966 graduate of North Branch High School. He proudly served in the National Guard 1970-1976.  Fred worked for North Branch Area Schools as a custodian, maintenance man and bus driver....

 Douglas J. Bozek, age 63, of Imlay City passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  Doug was born on July 19, 1957, in Detroit, MI. He was the son of Stanley and Dorothy  (Wasielewski) Bozek.  Doug grew up in the Detroit area and graduated from East Catholic High School in 1975.  On December 26, 2003, he married the love of his life, Mildred Spivey in Lapeer, MI.  He was a truck driver, mostly driving for the fuel...

Richard D. Knoll, age 93, of Grand Blanc, passed away peacefully at The Pines of Lapeer on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  Richard was born on December 22, 1926,  in Flint, MI, the son of Fred and Bertha (Marzahn) Knoll. He grew up in the Mt. Morris area and attended Mt. Morris schools. Before graduation he entered the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country in the Army Airborne Division. Richard was a truck driver for a Ready-Mix Company.  He enjoyed sailing, baccarat and...

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 times as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral.    Josephine Ann (JoAnn) Welke,  age 78, of North Branch, passed away on Tuesday,  September 22, 2020 at The Pines of Lapeer with her family by her side.  JoAnn was born at her family home on Castle...

Dorothy D. Yakes – 12/22/1934 Passed away on Friday August 14, 2020 at the age of 85 at her home in North Branch with loving husband Leo Yakes, and family by her side. Dorothy was born in Caro, MI at her family farm. Dorothy married Leo Yakes 04/19/1951, in Wilmont Michigan, being married for 69 years. Leo and Dorothy raised a family, while building and owning the family business which was started in October 1965, Yakes Automotive Supply & Service, North Branch,...

David Paul Rouse Sr., age 69, of Mayville passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Fisher’s Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center.  David was born on December 11, 1950 in Lapeer, Michigan, the son of William and Virginia (Thielan) Rouse.  He grew up in the Lapeer area and was a 1969 graduate of Lapeer High School.  David proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and playing his guitar.  He loved spending time...

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 their difficult time as an alternative to attending a visitation or funeral.   Douglas D. McInally, age 86, of Frankenmuth, formerly of North Branch, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Doug was born on December 18, 1933 in Flint, MI, the son of...

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...