Thelma I. Pausits

Thelma I. Pausits, age 85 of West Branch, passed away at Bortz Health Care. She was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church and she enjoyed crocheting and plastic canvas needle work. Thelma is survived by her children, Cora (Vernon) Killinger of West Branch, Connie (Jerry) Allen of Alger and Robert (Loress) Pausits of Florida, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Ivan Darby of Holland, Arthur Darby of Georgia and her sisters, Leila Darby and Ruth Collins both of Mancelona, Veda Warner of Gaylord, Reatha Jackson of Livonia and her sister in law Joanne Darby of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Pausits and her brother Robert. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Saturday January 8, 2005 from 5-9 P.M. and Sunday from 2-8 P.M. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday January 10, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Rev. Leslie Sellers will officate. Burial will be at Richland Cemetery, Prescott. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands or to the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church.