Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas

Dale B. Root

Dale B. Root

October 20, 2013

Dale B. Root, age 96, of St. Helen, and formerly of the Owosso area, passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2013. He was born January 1, 1917, in Owosso, MI, the son of Ralph and Oosie Root. He was a member of Faith Alive Church in St. Helen. Dale enjoyed woodworking, fishing, bow hunting, and spending time...

Margaret A. Gugin

Margaret A. Gugin

October 15, 2013

Margaret A. Gugin, age 86 of West Branch, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Margaret was born March 11, 1927 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Elmer and Alice (Proulx) Curtis. She had lived in West Branch since 1994, formerly of Turner. Margaret and her husband, Ernie, formerly owned and operated Ernie’s Market in Turner and she...

Julianne Kay Green

Julianne Kay Green

October 13, 2013

Julianne Kay Green, age 61, passed away at her home Sunday evening, October 13, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born to Ardath & Roland Church on February 22, 1952 in West Branch Michigan. Julianne graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1970. She was married to David Green on March 27, 1999. Julianne was a loving mother, a...

Wallace Lawrence Dobrzynski

Wallace Lawrence Dobrzynski

October 12, 2013

Wallace Lawrence Dobrzynski, 78, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor after a brief illness. Wally moved his family to West Branch in 1989 from Melvindale, MI where he retired as a truck driver. Wally enjoyed car rides in October to see the color changes, pampering his tomato plants,...

Joan  M. Reetz

Joan M. Reetz

October 9, 2013

Joan M. Reetz age 87 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joan was born in West Branch to John and Mabel (Smith) Burt on October 17, 1925. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Joan was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, the Holy Family Altar...

Clyde "Dennis" Jarrell

Clyde "Dennis" Jarrell

October 8, 2013

Clyde Dennis Jarrell, age 62, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. Dennis lived in West Branch since 1976, formerly of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born to James and Reecie Jarrell on July 22, 1951 in Logan, West Virginia. Dennis was a member of the Moose Lodge in West Branch and enjoyed...

Donald Paul Sullivan

Donald Paul Sullivan

October 6, 2013

Donald Paul Sullivan, age 81, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his home. Don has lived in West Branch since 1993, formerly of Marysville. He was born to John and Carmen Sullivan on August 27, 1932 in Marlette, MI. He enjoyed golfing. Donald is survived by his wife, Shirley Sullivan of West Branch, his daughters, Corrine (Nelson) Williams of...

Herbert John Meloche

Herbert John Meloche

October 5, 2013

Herbert John Meloche, 73 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Herb had lived in West Branch since 1978. He previously was from Dearborn, Michigan where he was an auto designer in the automotive industry. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren and family. Herb is survived by...

Lillie E. Gratopp

Lillie E. Gratopp

October 4, 2013

Lillie E. Gratopp, age 94 of Gladwin, passed away Friday, October 4, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was born on January 16, 1919 in Troy Township, MI. the daughter of Carl and Wanda Gentz. Lillie had lived in Gladwin since 1982, formerly of Rochester. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch....

Margaret B. Lindsey

Margaret B. Lindsey

October 3, 2013

Margaret B. Lindsey, age 95 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013 at The Brook of Roscommon. Margaret had lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Lapeer. She retired from the State of Michigan after 25 years. Margaret was a former volunteer at Tolfree Memorial Hospital, West Branch Regional Medical Center and Hospice of Helping Hands. She...

Virginia "Dawn" Robbins

Virginia "Dawn" Robbins

October 2, 2013

Virginia “Dawn” Robbins, age 79 of Alger, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Virginia had lived in Alger since 2005, formerly of Detroit, Flint and Davison. She was a member of the Chapel of the Lake Church and she enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and being with her family. Virginia is survived by her brothers...

Leo Ralph Bragg

Leo Ralph Bragg

October 2, 2013

Leo Ralph Bragg, age 92 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Leo was born in West Branch June 19, 1921 to Ralph and Helena (Baumchen) Bragg. He had lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Flint. Leo was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, Disabled American Veterans and...

Mildred A. (Millie) Sheply

Mildred A. (Millie) Sheply

September 29, 2013

Mildred Anna (Millie) Sheply passed away in her sleep Sunday, September 29, 2013 at her home, with her family and her Angel Friends at her side. Mildred has gone home to unite with her family that has gone before her. We will all meet again someday. Millie lived in Rose City her entire life. She was born Mary 29, 1915...

Rex L. Vanwormer Sr.

Rex L. Vanwormer Sr.

September 29, 2013

Rex L. VanWormer Sr., age 66 of Prescott, passed away Sunday September 29, 2013. Rex was born May 18, 1947 in West Branch to Oscar and Velvea VanWormer. He had lived in Prescott for the past 5 years, formerly of Lupton. Rex is survived by his children Rex VanWormer of Prescott, Clint VanWormer of Greer, SC, Terry VanWormer of Rose...

Robert Ralph Gildner

Robert Ralph Gildner

September 29, 2013

Robert R. Gildner, age 76 of Utah, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. Robert is survived by his wife Louise (Rau) Gildner. Arrangements will be posted as soon as they become available.

Jack Marvin Daldine

Jack Marvin Daldine

September 25, 2013

Jack Marvin Daldine, age 80, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch, MI. Jack was born on July 13, 1933 to Joseph and Victoria Daldine in Port Huron, Michigan. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and playing poker. Jack is survived by his 5 children and many other...

Nathaniel Matthew Payne

Nathaniel Matthew Payne

September 21, 2013

Nathaniel Matthew Payne, 14, of West Branch, the son of Jessica and Matthew Payne, passed away Sept. 21, 2013 after a tragic accident. Nate was born June 25, 1999. He loved his family, attending church, fishing, hunting, good food and football. He was in eighth grade at Surline Middle School and was involved in football, baseball, wrestling and soccer. He...

Carroll G. Mullen

Carroll G. Mullen

September 13, 2013

Carroll G. Mullen, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Friday, September 13, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Carroll was born December 2, 1926 in Detroit to Leo Johnson and Valentine Gontero. She lived in West Branch for most of her life. Carroll enjoyed sewing and her greatest pleasure came from time with her grandchildren. Carroll is...

Robert "Bob" Walters

Robert "Bob" Walters

September 5, 2013

Robert “Bob“ Walters, age 83, of West Branch, MI, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013, after a very brief illness. Bob was born in Flint, MI on February 28, 1930, to Adelore and Irene (Palm) Walters. He moved to West Branch as a young child and lived most of his life there. After serving...

Thomas J. Mclaren

Thomas J. Mclaren

September 4, 2013

Thomas Joseph McLaren, age 91, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2013 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. Tom was born September 26, 1921 in Coatbridge, Scotland to Robert and Sarah (McGlone) McLaren. He had resided in Macomb Township since 1976, formerly of Ferndale. Tom was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister for...