Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
William J. Weiler
December 20, 2009
William J. Weiler, age 65 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009 at his home. William had lived in West Branch for the past 11 years, formerly of Oakland County. He was a member of the American Legion in St. Helen and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, camping, tubing and canoeing. He was preceded in death by his...
Robert G. Linsenman
December 19, 2009
Robert G. “Flicker” Linsenman, age 83 of West Branch passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2009. He had lived in West Branch all of his life. He was born March 5, 1926 to Leo and Lavina (Buckel) Linsenman in Edwards Township, West Branch, Michigan. Robert was united in marriage to Virginia Meuhlen on May 3, 1952 at St. Matthew...
Karen A. Howard
December 18, 2009
Karen A. Howard, age 57 of West Branch, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at her home. Karen had lived in the West Branch-Rose City area for all of her life. She was a graduate of Ogemaw Heights High School and attended Kirtland Community College for 2 years. She was an employee of Tolfree Memorial Hospital and West Branch Regional...
Joseph W. Sergent
December 14, 2009
Joseph Walter Sergent, age 81 of Petoskey, MI and formerly of West Branch, East Tawas, Midland, and Flint, died December 14, 2009 at his home in Petoskey. Joseph was born on February 11, 1928 in Edwards Township, MI, the son of Benjamin and Clara (Rau) Sergent and was raised in Edwards Twp., graduating from West Branch High school in 1946...
Alice M. Swain
December 12, 2009
Alice M. Swain of St. Helen passed early morning of December 12, 2009. Survived by husband Russell O. Swain, father Wilbur A. Bennett of St. Helen, brother James (Joyce) Bennett of Alpena, sister Suzanne (James) McClellan of Prudenville, daughter Dawn Bastian of Goodrich, and son Russell(Michelle)Swain of Flint. 4 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews. Per...
Betty Ann Miller
December 11, 2009
BETTY A. MILLER, 77, OF INVERNESS, FL – DIED PEACEFULLY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 WITH HER DAUGHTER LINDA AT HER SIDE. BETTY FORMERLY FROM ST. HELEN, MI. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 AT STEUERNOL & MCLAREN FUNERAL HOME IN ST. HELEN, MI, AND BETTY WILL BE LAYED TO REST NEXT TO HER HUSBAND: (MEREL FRANK MILLER) IN...

Martha M. White
December 11, 2009
Martha M. White passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch. She was 86 years old. Martha had lived in St. Helen for the past 10 years previously of Houghton Lake. She enjoyed golfing and bowling, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Martha is survived by her...

Jack W. Beutel
December 7, 2009
Jack W. Beutel, age 57 of Rose City, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009. Jack had lived in Rose City for the past 8 years, formerly of Bay City. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles, morel mushrooms and he loved his dog Buster. Jack is survived by his children, Ryan (Karma) Beutel of Sanford, Justin (Crystal) Beutel of Midland and Jenica...
Peggy J. Zimmerman
December 7, 2009
Peggy J. Zimmerman, 71 of St. Helen, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009 at her home. Peggy had lived in St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Clio. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and she enjoyed her grandchildren, fishing and ice fishing, lawn work, campfires, camping and being outdoors. Peggy is survived by her children, Ken Zimmerman of...

Barbara J. Pruett
December 6, 2009
Barbara J. Pruett, age 75 of Prescott, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at her home. Barbara had lived in Prescott since 1994, formerly of Wyandotte. She was a volunteer for Hospice of Helping Hands. Barbara is survived by her husband Fred Pruett of Prescott, children Brad (Carol) Pruett of Wyandotte, Kelli Taylor of Flat Rock, Patrick (Tonia) Pruett of...
Nellie E. Root
November 27, 2009
Nellie Elnora Root, age 90, of St. Helen, and formerly of the Owosso area, passed away peacefully at her home on November 27, 2009. She was born March 18, 1919, in Pine Run, MI, the daughter of Willard and Luella Woodworth. She was active in the St. Helen Assembly of God Church until later years. She is survived by her...
Joseph Harold Buhlman
November 26, 2009
Joseph H. Buhlman passed away Thursday, November 26, 2009 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center in West Branch. Joseph has lived in West Branch his whole life. He owned and operated Joe’s Complete Yard Service for over 25 Years. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing, and socializing with friends. Joe is survived by his children Nicole (Derick) Mann of Estillsprings,...
Charles F. Rank
November 26, 2009
Charles F. Rank, 85, resident of Rose City for the past 25 years, formerly of Pleasant Ridge, passed, on Thursday, November 26, 2009. Chuck was born in Detroit in 1924. He was a successful Commercial Photographer who later retired to the home he built in Rose City. Chuck was a decorated WWII Army Airforce veteran of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and...
Richard J. Mckenna
November 23, 2009
Richard J. McKenna, age 74, passed away Monday, November 23, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Richard had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the American Legion, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and retired from the City of West Branch after 35 years of service. Richard enjoyed reading...
Patricia M. Ignat
November 23, 2009
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon, Monday, Nov. 30, for Patricia Mae Ignat, 84, Prudenville at St. James Catholic Church on Houghton Lake’s North Shore. Fr. Bernard Tyler will officiate. Burial will be in Crestview Cemetery, Markey Township. Mrs. Ignat had been a resident of King Nursing Centre for several weeks before her death Nov. 23,...

David M. Beals
November 18, 2009
David M. Beals, age 22 of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. David is survived by his parents, Richard and Kathy Beals of St. Helen and his brothers Andrew, Jonathan and Philip. Visitation at the Assembly of God Church in Rochester will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 until...
Marjorie F. Bryan
November 18, 2009
Marjorie F. Bryan, age 80 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Marjorie had been a resident of West Branch since 1970, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and she enjoyed helping children learn to read. Marjorie is survived by her children, William (Rita) Bryan...
Ronald W. Miniard
November 17, 2009
Ronald W. Miniard, age 76 of Alger, formerly of Warren passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Ronald was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict and he enjoyed working around the house and taking care of his cars and lawn. Ronald is survived by his wife, Peggy, children, Alan (Yvonne) Miniard, Audrey Thomas, Nancy (John) Phlypo and Donna (Tim) Mackey, 6...
Benjamin C. Lowery
November 17, 2009
Benjamin Lowery, age 69 of West Branch, passed away November 17, 2009 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Ben was born to Benjamin and Anna Lowery in Flint on January 14, 1940. He graduated from Beecher High School in 1958. He married the former Mary Jacobi on May 13, 1961 in Flint. Ben loved fishing, boating, hunting and working outside....
Elizabeth (Betty) Saleske
November 17, 2009
Elizabeth (Betty) Saleske, age 98 of West Branch, passed away November 17, 2009. Betty had lived in West Branch since 1974, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Rebekah's both of West Branch, a member of First United Methodist Church and the Tolfree Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered for Hospice of Helping Hands...
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