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Hollis Miner, Principal
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Louise Turner, Class Advisor
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Judy Lebzelter Jameson-President
Mike Winter-Vice President
Cheri Nadeau Wright-Treasurer
Nancy Good Hughey-Secretary
Merle Abbott
Janet Anderson Eymer
William Bedtelyon
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Patricia Bray Inman
Gordon Burger
Robert Candy
Kay Carscallen Kaepp
Althea Cascadden Phillips
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Gary Conrad
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Leo Gussman
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Malcolm Hall
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Leona Hill Stahl
Kenneth Hughey
Adolph Illig
Janet Jackson Sowmick
Bruce Jameson
Robert Jones
Gene Kenyon
Patricia Klacking Noffsinger
Sally Lucas DeVries
Mary Marchinski Pfeiffer
Maxine Markle Fisher
Darrell Middleton
Albert Miles
Joyce Miller Walters
Roy Miller
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Darrold Morris
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Elsie Nichols
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Dallas Ostrander
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Norman "Butch" Painter, age 81, passed away on Feb. 6, 2021 at Advent Hospital in Davenport, Fla. with his wife and his son at his side.
He was born in Highland Park on Sept. 13, 1939 to William and Grace Painter and they later moved to West Branch. He is survived by his wife, the former Judy Ruegsegger, whom he married on Sept. 21, 1962; his daughter, Nikki Painter Stilwell (Phil) and grandson Hunter Stilwell of Midland; his son, Eric Painter of Grand Ledge; granddaughter, Lauren Painter of Grand Rapids; and grandson, Mitchell Painter of Ann Arbor.
Butch was predeceased by his parents; his step-mother, Margaret; and his only brother, "Billy."
Butch graduated from West Branch High School in 1957. He attended Flint Junior College prior to entering the military in 1959. He was a proud member of the 101st Airborne and was stationed in Ft. Campbell, Ky. After completing his service, Butch worked as a parts manager from the 1960s until he retired in 2002. He and his family moved to East Tawas in 1973. The majority of that time, he was employed by Roger McIntosh Chevrolet Cadillac in East Tawas.
Butch was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge No. 2525 and was Elk of the Year in 1993-94. He was also a past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 211. He was a volunteer at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital.
Butch dearly loved his wife and they enjoyed 58 years together. He loved his children and his grandchildren and was extremely proud of all their accomplishments. He also enjoyed being with his large Ruegsegger family.
Butch was a proud veteran and you rarely saw his without his 101st Airborne hat. He loved to fish, especially with his grandkids, hunt, travel, and golf, and finally got a hole-in-one in 2015 in Florida. He was a died-in-the-wool Detroit Tiger fan. He attended Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp in 2007 and it was one of the highlights of his life. He spent 17 winters in Florida near Lakeland which gave him the opportunity to work for the Tigers during Spring Training. A "job" he thoroughly enjoyed.
A memorial service with a Elks remembrance service will be held at Buresh Funeral Home on Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. His family will welcome friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service. He will be laid to rest immediately following the service at the American Legion Cemetery in East Tawas with full military honors.
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Thomas Russell Schmitt, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at The Villa at West Branch. He was born on April 16, 1936 in West Branch to Russell and Theresa ;Irene; (Green) Schmitt. Tom lived in West Branch all of his life, attending St. Joseph High School... On October 12, 1957, he married Janet Bragg in West Branch.

Tom served in the United States Army from 1959-1961 with the USA Polar R&D Center, specifically moving supplies across Greenland to Camp Century. He was a lifelong member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed photography, hunting, fishing, woodworking, playing cards, working around on his tractor and helping his neighbors. Tom took pride in his garden and won many awards for his produce at the Ogemaw County Fair. He especially cherished all of his time spent with his family and friends.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Janet Schmitt of West Branch; children, Rusty (Mary) Schmitt of West Branch, Randy (Vonnie) Schmitt of Rose City, and Rose Wiltse of Rose City; grandchildren, Amber (Bobby) Bonnell, Victoria Schmitt, Tommy Schmitt, Miranda Schmitt, Richard Schmitt, Joshua (Mayra) Schmitt, Lynn (Francis) Wilson, and Brittany Wiltse; great grandchildren, Clint, Ari, Clay, Easton, Bradley and Matthew; brother, James (Diane) Schmitt of West Branch; and brother-in-law, Dallas Ostrander. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Phyllis Ostrander.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Monday, April 19, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private funeral mass will be held.

Visitation will be held with precautions, due to the current pandemic, limiting the number of attendees at a given time.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic School
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Donald Frank Gibbs, 79, of Onondaga passed away surrounded by his family Aug. 22, 2018.

Donald was born in West Branch on March 9, 1939, the son of (William) Frank and Helen (Rambour) Gibbs. He was a graduate of West Branch High School and Michigan State University. Donald started Gibbs Berryland in 1971 with his wife Josephine “Jo.” Together they ran the business for 34 years side by side, growing strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and various other fruits, but he frequently said, “The best crop Jo and I raised were our three children.” He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, dancing with Jo and watching the MSU women’s basketball team play. Most important to him were traveling and continuing to learn and experience the world. After retiring, Don and Jo traveled more frequently, reaching five of the seven continents at least once. He wished he had retired sooner so that he could have made it to all seven.

Donald is survived by his children, Judy (Joseph) Ferraro of Durham, N.C., Ginger (Andrew) Shay of Brooklyn, Mich., and Gregory (Kendra) Gibbs of Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, JD Ferraro, Mary Jo Ferraro, Elizabeth Ferraro, Ethan Shay, Callum Gibbs, Georgia Gibbs and Clara Gibbs; sister, Barb Cordova; two nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Gibbs; and infant son.

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Anne Marie age 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Green Acres Assisted Living. A Memorial Service for Anne will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 5 p.m. at Clark Family Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Wally Hostetter officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends on Friday beginning at 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Widow's Might Ministry International. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel. Anne was born on January 1, 1939, in West Branch, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Norris) Raymond. She married Audley "Barney" Smith on April 18, 1959, in Alma. Barney preceded her in death in 2012. Anne was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Alma, and worked for the Fabric Center in Alma for many years. She enjoyed sewing, painting, and interior design. Anne is survived by her children: Denise (Thomas) Anthony of Mt. Pleasant, Joseph (Terisa) Smith of Lake, and Marcia (Jack) Burch of Mt. Pleasant; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers James Raymond of Cheboygan, John (Diane) Raymond of Minnesota, Michael Raymond of Rose City; 2 sisters Bette Thompson of Rose City, and Connie (Don) Wolfgang of West Branch. Anne was preceded in death by her husband and her sister Bonnie Johnson
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Janet Marie (Jackson) Sowmick, 79, of West Branch passed away peacefully at her home on June 12, 2018.

Janet was born on January 22, 1939 in West Branch to Clare & Marjorie (Bedtelyon) Jackson. She lived there most of her life except for the years she lived in Pinconning with her husband, Lawrence (Chief) Sowmick and family.

Janet was very active with the Girl Scouts when she lived in Pinconning. She graduated from SVSU in 1989 with her teaching degree and retired from the Gerrish-Higgins school district in 2002. She was very active at the senior center and the Red Hat Society after moving back to West Branch. She also especially enjoyed baking for the Ogemaw County Fair and earned many Best of Show ribbons.

Janet is survived by her children, Kittie Lou (Ray) Thibault of Alger, Claire (Mike) Dunnigan of Plymouth, sisters Clara (John) Pasko of Bay City, Doris Perkins of West Branch and Millie Jackson of Alabama. She is also survived by her 7 beloved grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Janet was preceded in death by her husband, her sister Barbara Beckwith and her son David.
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Albert H. Miles, age 77, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1995, formerly of Oxford, MI. Albert was born to Harold and Cora Miles in Alpena, MI on August 23, 1937. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2022. Albert enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to Mac’s Place, spending time with his family, and helping anyone in need.

Albert is survived by his children, Larry (Cheryl) Miles of West Branch, Terry (Janette) Miles of West Branch, and Albert (Christy) Miles Jr. of Farwell, MI; grandchildren: Nolan, Chelsea, Shayne, Kyle, Kaylyn, Aleesa, Travis, and Brandi; great grandchildren: Aniston, Hadley, Olive, Ivy, and Colin; sisters: Beverly (Max) Breault of Gladwin, MI and Betty Hoskins of Howell, MI; brothers: Lloyd (Linda) Miles of Gladwin, MI and Gary (Terri) Miles of Flint, MI. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary in 2011, and brother, John. 

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Obituary for Patricia Ann Noffsinger

Patricia Ann Klacking Noffsinger,class of 1957, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch, MI for most of her life. Patricia was born to Wallace and Bessie (Munn) Klacking in Garden City, MI on October 1, 1939. On January 28, 1961 she married Gerald Noffsinger in West Branch. Patricia was a member at the West Branch Church of Nazarene and she enjoyed catering and was active in helping out the community with activities. She also was involved with sporting events for her children and grandchildren.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Gerald Noffsinger; children, Michael Noffsinger, Mark (Vicki) Noffsinger, Jeri (Steve) Noffsinger-Olsen, Cheryl Noffsinger, Karen (Todd) Zettel, and Susan (Ed) Schwiderson; grandchildren, Vanessa (Brandon), Michael, Nathan (Holley), Logan, Raelynn (Mike), Melissa, Joshua, Amanda (Nic), Sarah, Emily (Dan), Levi, Chalsie (Carlos), Nicholas, Olivia, Noah, Tyson (Marissa), Tayler, Nicholas, Mark, Sara, Trevor (Chandler), Robie, Eddie, Bradly, and Ryan; great grandchildren, Johnathan, Elaina, Gavin, Joey, Dayton, Jayden, Erin, Landon, Lola, LaelyAnna, Lucia, Brom, Makell, NaKaiyah, Addie, Trenten, Trace, Khloe, and Ryker; brother, Thomas (Brenda) Klacking; sister, Mary Hughes; brother in laws, Jim Noffsinger, Earl (Jean) Noffsinger, Jeff Noffsinger, and Joe (JoAnn) Noffsinger; sister in laws, Judy (Bob) Kabbes and JoEllen (Terry) Wangler; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Bessie Klacking, brother, Ronald Klacking, sister in law, Jackie Gildner, and parents in law, Earl and Dorothy Noffsinger.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

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James Daniel Benjamin, age 76, of Clio, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Hurley Medical Center .  Dan was born in Flint on December 3, 1938 and was the son of the late James and Jessie Benjamin. He was a minister of Community of Christ Church since 1960. Mr. Benjamin retired from the insurance industry after 35 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Dan was a very loving father, grandfather and dear friend to many.
Surviving are daughters, Lori and husband John Addison, shelly and husband Robert Gase; 2 grandchildren, Colton Addison and Caroline Gase; and sister Joan Wooderson of Florida.  Dan was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Fred and Don.
Tim Ross officiated at the funeral service which was held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the Swartz Funeral home, Flint, Michigan with cremation taking place following the service. 
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Gary L. Conrad, 75, of Gladwin, died peacefully at Horizon Senior Living in Gladwin, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, after a long illness. He was born in West Branch, MI on June 15, 1939 to the late Theo (Hartwick) and Francis Conrad. Gary served in the U.S. Army from Nov. 21, 1963 and was honorably discharged on March 31, 1968.

Gary liked to travel, go camping and fishing, and did lots of woodworking. He also spent lots of time with family, friends, and telling stories.

Gary is survived by his wife Kay Conrad, and his three children; Brain and his wife Mandy, of Spring, TX; Cheryl Francis of Hope, MI, and Craig, of Spring, TX. He also has three grandsons: Devin and Caiden Conrad and Christian Francis. He is also survived by his sister Charlene Allison and his sister-in-law Ann Conrad, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Hope Conrad, his brother Daryl Conrad, and his parents Theo and Francis Conrad.

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Gerald Woughter
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Class of 1957

In Memory of

Gerald E. Woughter

February 14, 1939 - March 27, 2012
 
Gerald Edward Woughter was born February 14, 1939 and passed away on March 27, 2012.
He graduated from West Branch High School, West Branch, Michigan with the class of 1957.

He was an Architectural Supply Salesman for over 20 years and lived in the San Diego County area for over 50 years.

Gerald is survived by his Daughter Kristine Woughter and 5 brothers.

Gerald will be laid to rest in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.

Gerald was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Rest in Peace Gerald.

Leo A. Gussman died March 26, 2012
 
He was born in West Branch, Michigan on
August 22, 1939. Leo graduated from West Branch High School with the class of 1957.
He earned his Associate's Degree at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa.
He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting and Church Music at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, N.J.
Leo taught high school vocal music in the
Kansas City and Fort Osage School Districts.
He graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Mo.
Before his retirement in 2001, Leo worked many years at GEHA as their
Office of Personnel Management Coordinator.
 
Leo was baptized as a member of the RLDS church at the age of eight and later was ordained to the offices of priest and elder.
He was Center Stake and Blue Valley Stake music director and director of the Stone Church choir.
He also directed the
Independence Sanitarium Nurses's Chorus.
Leo was the director of The Restoration Chorale from 2001 until the present.
After his affiliation with the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he was ordained to the office of High Priest and set apart as Patriarch/Evangelist.
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Cheri Nadeau Wright

WRIGHT, Cheri Janet 72, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. She was surrounded by her loving family. Cheri and her husband, Hugh, recently moved to Baker, FL from Gulfport, FL. Summers were spent at Rennie Lake, located near Traverse City, MI. One of her delights was to serve on the Prince and Princess Committee at the annual Cherry Festival in Traverse City. She was born June 14, 1939 in Wyandotte, MI. She grew up and attended school in West Branch, MI class of 1957 of which she was the treasurer. Upon her graduation, she enrolled in the School of Nursing, University of Michigan. She went on to become a flight attendant for Capitol Airline. She was hired by Ford Motor Company as a clerk-typist and after many rapid promotions, they advanced her to Management Role as an Industrial Relations Analyst, at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn, MI; an achievement probably never occurring before at Ford. She loved to travel, and travel she did, beginning with a honeymoon to Hawaii. When her husband Hugh was transferred to Ford of Europe near London, she joined the Ford Wives Club and toured all parts of the United Kingdom. Since Hugh's territory was all of Europe, she traveled extensively throughout Europe. Cheri booked herself on a safari in Africa, sightseeing in China, and numerous other locations. She became a very good tour guide for their many visitors. Upon returning to the USA, she and Hugh traveled home by going east. Stops were made in Amsterdam, Abu Dabi, the Maldives Islands, Hong Kong, Australia, Hawaii, California, and finally Detroit. Hugh retired and they moved to Florida. She was a member of the "Hot Shots" ladies golf group, at Pasadena Yacht and Country Club and a "Salty Sister" with her sailing group at St. Petersburg Yacht Club. She loved to visit Kim and Steve at their overseas assignments. She also enjoyed trips on their boat "Sea Jay" up and down the intercostals waterway. She loved life and to travel and her "bucket wish list" was fulfilled and emptied. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mary Nadeau. She is survived by her husband, of 32 years, Hugh; daughters, Kim Chandler (Steve) and Denise Baldwin (Charlie); son David; brothers, Larry and Chip Nadeau (Betty and Michalene); grandsons, Wesley and Evan Chandler; granddaughters, Kristen and Kathryn Baldwin; nieces, Staci Nadeau and Gabrielle Brindley; and nephew Michael Nadeau. Services will be held Oct. 3.
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Dorothy J. Spencer Shutter, age 72 of Houghton Lake passed away Monday, September 27, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City after an extended illness. Dorothy loved to travel and camp, paint and sew and she enjoyed quilting and downhill skiing. She owned and operated 3 Cheers Ice Cream Store in Roscommon.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Richard Shutter of Houghton Lake, children, Ron (Annie) Parrish of West Branch, Guy (Charlene) Parrish of Pottsboro, TX, Brian Parrish of Newport Richey, FL, Kelly (Chris) Sappington of Lakeland, FL and Kristi (John) Bonk of Lacy, WA, stepchildren, Kim (Doug) Lowell of Houghton Lake, Mike Butson of Fife Lake, Dawn Shutter of Blaine, MN, Rick (Debbie) Shutter and Deborah Shutter both of Mudenlien, IL and Tracey (Jim) Heidecker of Evansville, IN. 21 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Also surviving are her sisters, Shirley White of Charlotte, Dawn Kennedy of St. Helen and Nancy (Leroy) Prentice of West Branch. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lyle, Dave and Gary, her stepdaughter Karen Zavitz and her step-grandson Scott Lowell.

Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Elder Richard Hamilton will officiate.

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Judy Lebzelter Jameson
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Class of 1957

Our beloved mother, Judith Ann Jameson, née Lebzelter, passed on suddenly on the afternoon of August 21st. Born January 23, 1939 in West Branch, she was the first of the two children of Paul R. and Dorothy (McGowan) Lebzelter. Her maternal McGowan relatives came to West Branch in the 1880s, where John C. McGowan, Sr., her great-grandfather, established a hardware that was carried forward into the late 1970s by Paul Lebzelter. Paul’s family came from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, by way of Detroit. Her great-grandmother, Mary Ann Hyde McGowan, helped to lay the cornerstone of Trinity Episcopal Church in West Branch.

Judy attended public schools in her hometown, where she graduated in the class of 1957. She then attended Michigan State University, majoring in Child Development; while there she joined Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She received her B.A. in Education from San José State University in 1961.

In the early 1960s she married and moved to Leelanau County, where she taught grade school at the Leelanau Schools, which, together with the Leelanau Homestead, was owned and managed by her husband and his family.

Judy inspired others with her boldness and adventurous spirit. She took flying lessons while pregnant with her first child. She was an accomplished horsewoman, one of the first women certified as a ski instructor in the Midwest, a Little League baseball and high school tennis coach. She invented an ingenious baby spoon when her youngest child was born. In the early 1980s she ran an interior design business, Ann Huey Interiors at Leland, and later was one of the principals of Huey/Heeseman Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her passion in later life was for painting.

Though her family always took center stage, she was intensely interested in community and others around her. Judy was a former member of the Little Garden Club in Leland, where she was a moving force in the beautification of Main Street through the planting of maple trees in the 1980s. Those trees are now beginning to reach their maturity. She later joined the Marquette Garden Club and served on the Marquette Hospital Auxiliary. She was on the Board of Directors of the Marquette Child and Family Services in 1992.

Her first marriage to Richard K. Huey II produced the three of us: Richard K. Huey III (Sally Williams), Michael C.M. Huey (Christian Witt-Dörring), and Susanne Sandmeyer (Tim McCracken). Also surviving are her five adored grandchildren, Francesca, Camille, and Caroline Huey, and Kate and Luca McCracken. Her beloved brother, William “Shipen” Lebzelter, died in 1986, her parents more recently.

Doug Jameson became a part of our family after falling in love with our mother, and later marrying her, on September 12, 1998. Doug survives, along with his children David (Stacey Rae Ott) and Becky (James Smith), as do his grandchildren Reed, Gage, Parker, Gabrielle, Lou, and Eli.

Doug and Judy delighted in all their grandchildren together.

We will forever miss Judy’s kindness, generosity, and grace - expressed even at the very end by her wish to be an organ donor - but know that these are qualities that are steadfast and enduring, and part of something larger.

When we returned to her home after her death, we found on her easel what we all agreed was her best artwork yet - if not quite completed - a successful experiment in an entirely new subject and palette.

We cannot help but feel that her work here, too, was not quite done, but we stand in front of it in awe.

We would especially like to thank Sara Huey Thompson, Jim and Leah Lebzelter, Becky and James Smith, and Stacey Rae Jameson for helping us to send off our mother with many kisses, caresses, tears, and joyful words. We honor Doug’s quick action and kindness to our mother in her last moments, as well as the EMT and hospital staff, which provided such good and heartfelt service.

The memorial service for Judith Ann Jameson will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 28th at Trinity Episcopal Church in West Branch, followed by refreshments at the West Branch Country Club.

Friends may call on the evening of Friday, August 27th from 6-9 p.m. at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, 109 E. Houghton Avenue.

In lieu of flowers please direct memorials in the name of Judith Ann Jameson to Gift of Life (www.giftoflifemichigan.org); Trinity Episcopal Church, West Branch; or The Leelanau Conservancy (www.theconservancy.com).

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David "Dutch" Curtis (1957) and wife Carol Priddy Curtis (1958)
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Leona Hill Stahl...
Lee and Norm Stahl celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 13,2009. Lee graduated from West Branch High School in 1957, at­tended Central Michigan College, Detroit Business Institute and NOVA. Norm graduated from Hayfield High School in 1956 and received many certificates related to his occupation.
Lee retired from Prince William County public schools in 1995, having worked in administration for 8 years. She helped start The Olde Towne Investment Club, where she is the Financial Officer. Norm retired with 22 years of active duty and many honors from the U.S. Army in 1979. He worked at the White House Transporta­tion Agency as a supervisor for several years before retirement. He also served with honor at the Secret Service Office of Protective Operations.
The Stahls have two children, son Charles R. Stahl (wife Dawn Stahl) and daughter Donna Bode (Stahl) and two grandsons, Geof­frey Bode and Chase Stahl.
Lee and Norm enjoy boating and swimming at their home on Lake Anna, gardening and traveling.

In 1934 Thelma married Robert Dent. In 1943 they moved to West Branch. There they raised six children: Vivian Gage, JoAnn Sharrow, Marjorie Ball, Terry Dent (Pattie), Claudia Simmons (Ken) and Kurt Dent (Connie), who all survive her. Grandma had 92 grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren
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Louis E. Doran
Class of 1957
Died Sunday, November 4, 2007

Louis E. Doron, age 69, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life and was a member of the Farm Bureau and the First United Methodist Church. He always enjoyed the Ogemaw County Fair.

Louis is survived by his cousins, Donald (Janet) Templin of Bay City, Janet (Robert) Adlam of Unionville, Floyd (Mary) Taylor of Standish, Wayne Taylor of Clare and Russell Buhlman of West Branch and his close friends, Phyllis and Burt Morris of West Branch.

The Funeral Service was at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, West Branch. Rev. Mary Lynch will officiate with burial following at Brookside Cemetery, West Branch.

 

DECEASED CLASSMATES

Howard "Tom" Hacht

Albert H. Miles
(March 17, 2015)

Patricia Ann Klacking Noffsinger
1/6/16)
 
Gerald Woughter
(3/27/2012)
 
Dorothy J. Spencer Shutter
(September 27,2010)
 
Judy Lebzelter Jameson
(August 21, 2010)
 
Sally Lucas DeVries
(July 30, 2008)


Louis Doran


(November 4, 2007)

Terry Blum


(April 2, 2005)



Hubert Harshman



Janet Moulton



Edward Poynor


(May 12, 2001)



Leroy Saladine


 (1988)



Caroline Selinski Hoard



Marilyn Towner Morgan


 (1986)



Harold Pfeiffer


(August 6, 1996)


 


Frances Valley Nagy


(May 2008)


 


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