Obituaries

Patrick McCormack, 37, died suddenly at his home on Thursday, February 9, 2023, as the result of a suspected pulmonary embolism while he was clearing his front steps of snow. We will miss you big brother, Uncle Bum Bum, Baby Boy, and Scooter.

Sylvia Alma Selesky, age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at The Brook in West Branch, MI surrounded by her family. She was born on January 31, 1923, in Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada to George and Elizabeth (McCammack) Gartee.

Sara Elizabeth Burns, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Clare County, MI. She was born on January 11, 1989, in Detroit, MI to James Burns and Lorrie Martin.

Charlotte “Char” Simonis, 65, of West Branch Michigan, passed away peacefully January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle of cancer. Char was born in Rochester, Michigan at Avon Hospital to the late Frank P.

Helen (Peggy) Lucille Nelson, age 95 of West Branch, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at the MediLodge of Sterling. Helen was born on May 12, 1927, to Louis and Helen Remilong in Sebewaing, MI. She married Hilding Nelson on October 2, 1948, at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch.

Lillian Mae Hodges, age 87, passed away at My-Michigan Medical Center in West Branch, MI on January 28, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1935, in Fenton, MI to Andrew and Edna (Moore) Bly. Lillian married Ben Hodges on May 28, 1964. They were married for 58 wonderful years.