CLASS OF 1945

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Jeanne A. Sergent Hazard Obituary
Jeanne A. Hazard, of Auburn Hills died peacefully on December 31, 2019. She was 93 years old. Jeanne was born in a farmhouse in West Branch, Michigan, the oldest of seven children of the late Benjamin and Clara Sergent. She graduated from West Branch High School and after a several year long-distance romance with Eugene, her high school sweetheart who joined the US Air Force, they eloped to Angola, Indiana. They were married for 44 years until Eugene passed in 1995.

Jeanne devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother, doting grandmother and proud great-grandmother. During Eugene’s 22 years in the Air Force she made homes for the family in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio and Guam before they eventually settled in Michigan.

Jeanne led a life of integrity and raised her family with common sense and a strong belief in always following the right path. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Warren for more than 50 years, singing in the choir and serving as a Deacon. Her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family.

Jeanne is survived by her daughters Cheri (the late Chuck) Taunt; Carol (Alan) Potocki; and Cynthia (Tom) Carter; grandchildren Dan (Erika) Hart, Jay Taunt, Brandon (Inna) Potocki, Rachel (Lance) Ferris, Claire (Arthur) Zysk, Paige and Ben Carter and six great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joyce Kohler and brother, Jack Sergent.

Visitation will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday, January 2nd, 4-8pm. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 3000 12 Mile Road, Warren, Friday, January 3rd, at 11am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10am. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in West Branch, Michigan.

Donations to either First Presbyterian Church of Warren, 3000 E 12 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48092 or Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 1001 E 101st Terrace, suite 220, Kansas City, MO 64131.
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Bobalik, Helen 4/13/1927 - 6/26/2017 Helen (Parker) Bobalik- age 90, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of Shiawassee County on June 26, 2017. An Office of Christian Burial (Funeral) Service will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10am with one hour of visitation prior to the service at St. Michael the Archangel Byzantine Catholic Church 2333 N. Elms Road, Flushing, Michigan. The Very Reverend David A. Hannes, pastor of St. Michael's will be officiating the service. Interment will take place at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint, Michigan. Helen was born on April 13, 1927 in Lupton, MI. She was one of 13 children of Alexander and Mildred (Markendorf) Parker. Helen married the love of her life, Joseph Bobalik on September 24, 1949. They first met while dancing the night away and they continued this passion for dancing for the rest of their lives. Helen loved spending time with her brothers, sisters, and their children. Many nights were spent playing cards, mostly euchre, at tables filled with her siblings and their spouses, who were most of the time pitted against each other! Helen's nieces and nephews often joined in the fun. Helen was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her children: Pamela (Thomas) White, Mark Bobalik, Lana (Ted) Fattal, Julie Hall; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings: Jane Short and Richard (Mildred) Parker; sister-in-law, Marian Parker and Ann Bobalik; brother-in-law, Andrew (Patricia) Bobalik. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bobalik; son, Joseph; siblings, Bernard, George, Alexander, James, LaNora, Theora, Marion, Ruth, Vivian, and Barbara. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church, Hospice House of Shiawassee County, or to the family to go towards medical expenses for Helen's son.

Pat McKenna, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 with wife, Bernie, daughter, Peggy and son, Nonie at his side. Pat was born in West Branch to Jesse and Caddie (Carroll) McKenna on December 12, 1927 in West Branch, MI. He served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines. After he got out of the service, he lived most of his life in West Branch where he was a member of the original organizing committee of our current Little League Program. He was also long standing member of Moose Lodge #2051 where he served as a past governor. Pat was employed by Consumer Power Co. and The State Highway Department. Then he began working for Saginaw Asphalt in 1951. Later, he went to work for Central Paving in West Branch. After working for Central Paving for 30 years, he retired and he and Bernie retired to Florida where they lived for approximately 20 years. Pat loved hunting and golfing in Michigan and later enjoyed golfing in Florida and fishing off the dock at Cedar Key, Florida.

Pat is survived by his loving wife Bernie McKenna, daughter Peggy (Fred) Hegeman of Lake Ogemaw and son Nonie (Margie) McKenna of West Branch. Grandchildren: Michelle Hegeman Wade, Kirsten Hegeman Coll, Tonia Hegeman Schemer, Sarah Hegeman Sadler, Chris McKenna and Jesse McKenna. Great Grandchildren: Jennifer Casto, Emily Wade, Chloe Schemer, Abby Schemer, Lexie Schemer, Morgan Coll, Charlie Sadler, Jake Sadler, Loic McKenna, Claira Elly, Aiden McKenna and Chad Schumacker.

Obituary for Georgina Elaine Ehinger

Georgina Elaine Ehinger, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in West Branch, MI. She was born to Clarence and Alvena Fournier in Ogemaw County, MI on August 9, 1926. On June 28, 1947 she married August E. Ehinger at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Georgina enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family especially her grandchildren.

Georgina is survived by her children: Darrel E. (Amy) Ehinger of Essexville, MI, Ronald D. Ehinger of Ewen, MI, Debra A. (Clayton)… Meir of West Branch, MI and Tammy A. (Scott) Savage of Williamsburg, MI; 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Alvena; husband, August; grandson, Scott Ehinger; and siblings, Clarence Fournier Jr., Gerald Fournier, Ted Fournier, and Theresa Blair.

Obituary for Frederick Dean Switzer

Frederick Dean Switzer, age 87, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. He was a lifelong resident of Prescott, MI. Dean was born to B. Clyde and Grace (Dodds) Switzer on September 22, 1927 in Prescott. On June 30, 1945, he married Bernice M. Caverly in Prescott and this year they had celebrated 69 years of marriage. Dean was a member of the Zion Church of the Brethren and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and wood working. He was a cabinet and furniture… maker and retired from the Pontiac Mill Work after 22 years. Dean also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He loved each and every one of them dearly.

Dean is survived by his loving wife, Bernice Switzer of Prescott, MI; children: Carol Switzer of West Branch, MI, Cynthia (Mike) Hinton of Alger, MI, Kevin (Janet) Switzer of Prescott, MI, and Tracy (Rod) Good of Prescott, MI; grandchildren: Jim Deneen, Heather Deneen, Stephanie Deneen, Dean Switzer, Tina Bauer, Tammi Krawczyk, Shane Hinton, Luke Switzer, Clyde Switzer, Jacob Switzer, Allen Good and Elizabeth Good; and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Gary Switzer, and four brothers: Shirley, Robert, Harold and Ivan.
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