Obituaries

Edward H. Crawford, age 77, of West Branch, Michigan, passed away March 11, 2023 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Flint, Michigan and graduated from Bendle High School in 1963, Western Michigan University in 1967 and Wayne State University Law School in 1970. He practiced law in West Branch for over 50 years. He was an active member of his community and church, First United Methodist Church of West Branch.

Robert Harry Rau, age 83, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at his home in West Branch, MI surrounded by his family. He was born on October 19, 1939, in West Branch to Harry and Edwina (Walters) Rau. Robert lived in West Branch all of his life.

Paul Matthew Doebler, age 68, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his home in Prescott, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 10, 1954, in Pontiac, MI to Gerald and Violet (Greer) Doebler.

Lucille Mae (Wickwire) McGregor passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 7, 2023, in Rose City, Michigan. She was born on January 5, 1940, in Lupton, MI to Carl and Genevieve (Craft) Wickwire.

James Elliott Rau, age 58, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on June 22, 1964, in Flint, MI to James Douglas and Janice (Wright) Rau. He lived in Prescott, MI.

Bruce John Jameson, age 83 of West Branch, MI, passed away on March 3, 2023. Bruce was born on June 2, 1939, in West Branch, to the late Lillian (Brindley) and Earl “Jake” Jameson.

Mildred Ann Sharrow, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Barton Woods in Freeland, Michigan. She was born on December 2, 1934, in Flint, MI to Clarence and Caroline (Schaefer) Bragg. Mildred lived in Saginaw since 2002, formerly of White Cloud.

Died February 27, 2023 Michael Joseph Green, age 75, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at his home in West Branch, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 3, 1947, in St.

Tyler Scott Silva, age 25, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Hastings Township, Michigan. He was born on October 7, 1997, in West Branch, MI to Joe and April (Hart) Silva. He had lived in Vermontville, MI for the past four months while he renovated their new house, and previously lived in Okemos after moving from St. Helen.

Donna Lee Maxwell, age 69, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was born on March 19, 1953, in Detroit, MI to Carl and Luella (Rehbein) Stier. Donna lived in Roseville, MI since 1974 formerly of St. Clair Shores.