Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
Kathryn J. Fritz
January 16, 2011
Kathryn J. (Ritchey) Fritz died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family at her home in West Branch on January 16, 2011. She was born in Reading, Michigan on July 18, 1926, to Carl and Alice (Coulter) Ritchey. Her family moved to the West Branch area when she was in middle school. She graduated from West Branch High...
Georgia "Katie" Meyers
January 13, 2011
Georgia K. “Katie” Meyers, age 86 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday January 13, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Katie had lived in St. Helen for the past 17 years, formerly of Davisburg, MI and Tucson, AZ. She was a member of the St. Helen Civic Association and the St. Helen Community Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, bingo...
Mark G. Edward
January 9, 2011
Mark G. Edward, age 24 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at his home. Mark had lived in West Branch for the past 22 years. He was a 2004 graduate of Ogemaw Heights High School where he was a member of the NJROTC Color Guard. He received his highest rank of XO. Mark served in the U.S....
Matthew Gruza
January 9, 2011
Matthew Gruza, age 66 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday January 9, 2011 at his home. Matt had lived in St. Helen since 1980, formerly of Livonia. He enjoyed splitting wood and plowing the driveway on his tractor. Matt is survived by his wife Patrica of St. Helen and his cousins, Diane (Bill) Linsner of Onsted, Annamarie (Harry) Cusmano and...
Jessica (Jeanne) Curtis
January 6, 2011
Jessica (Jeanne) Curtis, age 68 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her home. She was born January 30, 1942 in Cheboygan. Jeanne was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Loggin Wheels Chapter of Questers. She was not a saint but she was an avid reader, a hard worker and a great decorator....
Max Mcarthur
January 5, 2011
Max McArthur, age 83 of Lupton, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Lupton since 1972, formerly of Harrison Township. He enjoyed “tinkering.” Max is survived by his daughter, Cyndy (Lawrence) Stachowiak of Utica and his dog Trixie IV. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna, his son John...
Jane P. Briggs
January 5, 2011
Jane P. Briggs, age 55 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2011 at her daughters home. Jane had lived in St. Helen for the past 5 years, formerly of the West Branch area. She was employed at West Branch Regional Medical Center with many other caring employees. She was dedicated to helping others and always had a smile...
Myrtle "Marge" Hansen
January 4, 2011
Myrtle I. “Marge” Hansen, age 83 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1989, formerly of Richmond. She enjoyed bowling and playing poker. Myrtle is survived by her daughters, Deborah Taylor of St. Helen, Lorri (Dan) Gregory of Allenton, her stepdaughter, Sandy (Gary) Chalice of Lapeer and her...
Viola M. Cook
January 3, 2011
Viola M. Cook, age 83 of West Branch, passed away Monday January 3, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Viola had lived in West Branch since 2006 formerly of Hazel Park and Paris TN. Survivors include her children, Joseph Cook IV of West Branch, Janice Bratton of Paris, TN and Patricia Hougari of Hillman, 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren....
William P. Hart
January 3, 2011
William Patrick Hart passed away in his home on Monday, January 3, 2011. He was born on April 11, 1922 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Bernard and Florence Hart. He married the love of his life, Patricia “Gale” (Demsky) on September 16, 1955. She predeceased him on January 11, 2004, following 48 years of marriage. Bill graduated from St....
William E. Karbowski
December 30, 2010
William E.”Bill” Karbowski, age 57 of Lupton, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. Bill had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He enjoyed hunting, ice fishing, riding his Harley and spending time with his grandson. Bill is survived by his sons, Jesse Karbowski and Cody Karbowski both of Lupton, grandson,...
Ernest L. Hurst
December 29, 2010
Ernest L. Hurst age 89 of St. Helen passed away Wednesday December 29, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Ernest is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Ronald) Marony of Southfield and his granddaughter, Lisa Marony of Southfield. The family of Ernest would like to express their deep gratitude to the following: the staff, social workers, aids and doctors of...
Leo J. Mikolaiczik
December 29, 2010
Mikolaiczik, Mr. Leo J., St. Helen Michigan. Former Saginaw Resident. Passed away Wednesday December 29, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Age 82 years. Leo was born May 28, 1928 to Alex and Anna B. (Gaertner) Mikolaiczik. He married Phyllis Ann Fedder, his loving wife of 60 years, on May 20, 1950 at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Zilwaukee,...
Clara L. Bell
December 29, 2010
Clara L. Bell, age 98 of Rose City, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Clara had lived in Rose City since 1943, formerly of Ypsilanti. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and gardening. Survivors include her children Kenneth (Nancy) Bell and Gladyce Bramer both of Rose City and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are...
John R. "Russ" Clayton
December 28, 2010
John R. “Russ” Clayton, age 97 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday December 28, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Russ had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church and he enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Russ was a WWII Master Sergeant in the Army Air...
John G. Burton
December 26, 2010
John G. Burton, age 61 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his home. John had lived in West Branch for the past 40 years, formerly of Redford. He was a retired art teacher at Whittemore-Prescott High School for 25 years and he recently co-owned Artisan Alley in downtown West Branch. John enjoyed painting, photography, camping, riding...
Mabel C. Hurd
December 19, 2010
Mabel C. Hurd, age 101 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at her home. She had lived in St. Helen since 1972, formerly of Detroit. She was a charter member of Lake St. Helen Baptist Church. Mabel is survived by her son Darrell (Onalee) Hurd Sr. of Hillman, 9 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She...
Carl L. Forton
December 19, 2010
Carl L. Forton, age 86 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Forton had lived in St. Helen since 1980, formerly of Mt. Clemens. He retired from Consumers Power in 1978 after 20 years of service. He was a member of Consumers Power Northeastern Lights and he owned and operated C...
Eileen E. Rogner
December 18, 2010
Eileen E. Rogner, age 98, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Eileen had lived in St. Helen since 1946 formerly of Reese. Eileen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #416 of St. Helen and the Eastern Star. Eileen is survived by her son Jim Rogner of St. Helen, and her...
Sheila J. Schagel
December 15, 2010
Sheila J. Schagel, age 70 of Prescott, passed away Wednesday December 15, 2010 at her home. Sheila was born and raised in Lansing when she married Charlie in 1959. She moved to Prescott and co-owned and operated Schagel’s Dairy Farm. She enjoyed reading, flowers and collectibles. Sheila is survived by her husband Charlie Schagel of Prescott, daughters, Kathy (Doyle) David...
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