Francis Spern

Francis Spern, age 92 of West Branch, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in the Clear Lake area since 1972, formerly of Freeland. He was a member of the Dennis McKellar VFW Post #6468 of Rose City and the DAV Chapter #73 of Lupton. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the European and Far East Theaters and was a volunteer fireman for the Clear Lake Fire Department. He attended the West Branch and St. Helen Senior Centers. Mr. Spern is survived by his children--Emanuella Davis of Melbourne, FL and Francis (Kathleen) Spern of Saginaw, 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna in 1991. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Thursday January 20, 2005 from 2-5 P.M. from 7:00 P.M. until the time of the service at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will continue until 9:00 P.M. Fr. James Doherty will officiate. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Freeland. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands, West Branch.