Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Christine A. Bryzelak

Christine A. Bryzelak

December 10, 2012

Christine "Tina" Ann Bryzelak passed away Monday morning, December 10th 2012, peacefully at her home in Saint Helen. She was 51. Tina was born December 8th 1961 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Kenneth and Patricia Christner. Tina was formerly of Romeo, Michigan. She was married to Lawrence Bryzelak on August 21st 1981. They celebrated 31 years of marriage this year....

Gary W. Sanders

Gary W. Sanders

December 10, 2012

Gary W. Sanders, age 66 of Alger, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. Gary served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Service Star after his service in Vietnam. Gary loved his Corvettes, hunting, fishing and searching for mushrooms. Gary is survived by his daughter Nichole...

Dorothy E. Goldman

Dorothy E. Goldman

December 10, 2012

Dorothy Evelyn McDonald Bigelow Bumbalough Goldman, age 74, lost her brief battle with pancreatic cancer Monday, December 10, 2012 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born May 22, 1938 at the family home at Keno Corners to Edward and Lettie (Fisher) Bigelow. She resided in St. Helen Michigan her entire life. Dorothy married...

Arthur J. Beltz

Arthur J. Beltz

December 9, 2012

Arthur J. Beltz, age 89 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday December 9, 2012 at his home. Arthur had lived in St.Helen since 1980, formerly of Eastpointe. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the K of C #8390, and the American Legion Post #416 all of St. Helen, a member of St. Vincent De Paul and an...

Howard L. Anderson

Howard L. Anderson

December 9, 2012

Howard L. Anderson, went to be with his Lord Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Howard was born in Detroit and was a plumber/pipefitter. He retired from General Motors in 1995. Howard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post #3774, the American Legion Post #0370, and was...

Ann Schrumpf

Ann Schrumpf

December 6, 2012

Ann Schrumpf, age 82 of West Branch passed away at The Brook retirement community on December 6, 2012. Ann had lived in West Branch since 2008 and formerly was a long time resident of Muskegon. She was an associate member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch and a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Roosevelt Park,...

Howard E. Owen

Howard E. Owen

November 28, 2012

Howard E. Owen, age 87 passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Howard had lived in West Branch since 1989, formerly of Flint. He was a WWII Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Howard enjoyed hunting, golfing, playing cards and bowling. He was a devoted husband and father, was active in the Boy Scouts and he would...

Marilyn I. (Elsholz) Jessup

Marilyn I. (Elsholz) Jessup

November 27, 2012

Marilyn I. (Elsholz) Jessup, age 81 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at her home. She was born in Adair, Michigan on July 2, 1931 the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Liscomb) Elsholz. She had lived in St. Helen since 1987 and was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and...

Marlene R. Lacoursiere

Marlene R. Lacoursiere

November 21, 2012

Marlene R. Lacoursiere, age 76 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. Marlene had lived in West Branch since 1992, formerly of Warren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the C.C.W. and she enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and animals. Marlene was a devoted wife and mother. Marlene is survived by her...

Robert J. Berriman Sr.

Robert J. Berriman Sr.

November 19, 2012

Robert J. Berriman, Sr., age 62 of Prescott, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 at Tawas St. Joseph Hospital. Robert lived in Prescott since 1986, and was formerly of Detroit. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and truly enjoyed a cross country trip he took with his wife on his Harley. He was a marksman, a glass blower, and he enjoyed...

Crystal B. Fox

Crystal B. Fox

November 18, 2012

Crystal Beatrice Bartels Fox passed away peacefully Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Crystal was born in Rose City, Michigan on January 12, 1913 to Marian White Bartels and Albert Bartels, growing up on a farm on Townline Road, the eldest of three siblings. Crystal attended the Rose City schools graduating in 1932. She attended...

Donald F. Gutzman

Donald F. Gutzman

November 18, 2012

Donald F. “Donnie” Gutzman, age 69 of Rose City, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 18, 2012. He had lived in Rose City for the past 41 years, formerly of Livonia. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and he enjoyed golfing, going to Menards and to the casino. Donnie is survived by his wife Beverly Gutzman of...

Dakota Carrie Anne Parrish

Dakota Carrie Anne Parrish

November 13, 2012

Dakota Carrie Anne Parrish, 3 months old passed away November 13, 2012 in her mother’s arms. Dakota was a special little girl that touched so many people’s heart. Dakota is survived by her mother Sarah, her grandparents Ron and Annie Parrish, her Aunt Carrie and her Uncle James. Her Great Grandmother Melvia Buckel, Her Great Grandfather Richard Shutter, and her...

Claudia Sue Kaiser

Claudia Sue Kaiser

November 11, 2012

Claudia Sue Kaiser, age 66 of West Branch passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home. Claudia had lived in West Branch since 1963, formerly of Fairview. She was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren swimming in the ponds, vegetable and flower gardening, canning, garage sales, NASCAR and local...

Katherine G. Blanchard

Katherine G. Blanchard

October 30, 2012

Katherine G. Blanchard, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City. She had lived in West Branch for most of her life and was a member of Oak Grove Church in Edwards Township and was a volunteer at West Branch Regional Medical Center for 17 years. Katherine enjoyed reading, casino...

Carrie Leone (Lobsinger) Higley

Carrie Leone (Lobsinger) Higley

October 28, 2012

Carrie Leone (Lobsinger) Higley age 91, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Parkvue Nursing Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Carrie had lived in Sandusky, Ohio since 2000, formerly of West Branch. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Moose Lodge of West Branch. Carrie enjoyed needle point, sewing, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Eileen W. Patterson

Eileen W. Patterson

October 25, 2012

Eileen W. Patterson, (Eileen W. Christiansen McCready Patterson), age 93 of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at The Grand Traverse Pavilions. Eileen lived most of her life in Sterling, but also resided in Detroit and Pennsylvania before moving to Traverse City. She was a member of the Sterling Wesleyan Church and the Eastern Star of Standish. She...

Jeffery P. Wolosonowich

Jeffery P. Wolosonowich

October 24, 2012

Jeffery P. Wolosonowich, age 35, of Waterford, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 2-9 p.m. On Saturday, Jeffery will lie in state at the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church in West Branch beginning at 2:00 p.m. until the time of the...

Jesse B. Hopper

Jesse B. Hopper

October 17, 2012

Jesse B. Hopper, a Paratrooper, who served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army during the Korean War, made his final jump on October 17, 2012 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He was born October 16, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Jessie B. and Evon (Turner) Hopper. Jesse was a resident of West Branch, Michigan since...

Mary Ann Heavlin

Mary Ann Heavlin

October 16, 2012

Mary Ann Heavlin age 77, passed away October 16, 2012 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City surrounded by her loving family. Born July 31, 1935 in Trenton to Charles Warren and Leta Mae (Ellington) Newsome. Mary Ann was the youngest of 4 children. Mary Ann married the love of her life Carl on July 5, 1952 and enjoyed...