Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas

William H. Schweitzer
July 1, 2007
William Harvey Schweitzer, age 86, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1920 in Flint and graduated from Flint Central High School in 1938. He attended the University of Montana before starting work with Michigan Bell Telephone Company in 1940. In 1942, he was drafted into the...

Virginia M. Gilmore
June 30, 2007
Virginia Gilmore, age 91, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Virginia was born in Indianapolis, IN. She retired from General Motors, Fisher Body Division after 29 years of service. Survivors include her daughters, Sandra Gunderson of Santa Clara, CA and Cynthia Swears of Prescott, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and her nephew, Ray (Jodi)...
Helen M. Walters
June 22, 2007
Helen M. Walters, age 85, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 in Merrill, Michigan surrounded by her loving family. Helen lived in West Branch her entire life. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch, enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening and farming. Surviving family members include her son Jim “Chicken Man” Walters of West Branch, 11 grandchildren, 10...
Ione L. Howard
June 22, 2007
Ione L. Howard, age 91, of Lupton, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at Bay Special Care. She had been a resident of Lupton for 66 years, recently of Linwood. Mrs. Howard was a member of the Eastern Stars and Gabby Stitchers of Lupton. She also attended Lupton Friends Church. She was an avid sportsman especially enjoying fishing and hunting....
Stanley S. Malone Sr.
June 22, 2007
Stanley S. Malone Sr., age 54, passed away Friday, June 22, 2007 at his home. He had been a resident of Alger for 17 years, formerly of Millington. Mr. Malone enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with his grandchildren, and loved all of his family. Stanley is survived by wife; Marlene Malone of Alger, children; Jennifer Malone of West Branch,...

Esther K. Bohm
June 14, 2007
Esther K. Bohm, age 86, of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1982, formerly of Macomb County. Mrs. Bohm was a member of the Senior Center and the Eagles Club of West Branch. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and playing euchre and pinochle. Esther...
Terry E. Bernard
June 8, 2007
Terry E. Bernard, age 48, of Mt. Pleasant and formerly of Ogemaw County, passed away on Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Isabella County Medical Care Facility. He attended COOR and he enjoyed country music, cards, puzzles and coloring. Terry is survived by parents, Edna Pemberton of Mt. Pleasant and Douglas Bernard of Lupton, siblings; Steve (Wendy) Bernard of Lupton,...
Sheila Latine Ray
June 8, 2007
Sheila L. Ray was born August 8, 1945, to Tina and Virgil Bowman. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1964. She waited faithfully for the one and only love of her life while he served his country overseas and eventually married him. Sheila and Curtis Ray were married on June 5, 1965. They recently celebrated 42 loving years of...

Richard A. Simmons
June 5, 2007
Richard A. Simmons, age 49, of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 2006, formerly of Garden City. He was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Lodges, both of West Branch. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and NASCAR. Mr. Simmons is survived by his sons; Brad Simmons...
Eugene J. Zettel
June 4, 2007
Eugene J. Zettel, age 85, of West Branch, passed away suddenly Monday, June 4, 2007 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw. Gene had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He worked for Defoe Shipyard and Grey Iron Foundry retiring in 1987. Gene was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus #2022 both...

Yolanda Paretti
June 2, 2007
Yolanda Paretti, born on August 24, 1924, of St. Helen, formerly of Sterling Heights, died on June 2, 2007 at her home in St. Helen. Yolanda had lived in St. Helen since 1981. She also attended St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen. Yolanda is survived by her very close companion, George Gruyaert of St. Helen; one daughter, Sharon Paretti-Rizzo...

Pearl E. Scholl
June 1, 2007
Pearl E. Scholl, age 76 of West Branch, passed away Friday, June 1, 2007 at her home. She had lived in West Branch (Clear Lake area) for the past 17 years, formerly of Milan. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, gardening and fishing. She retired from Ford Motor Company after 35 years of service. Mrs. Scholl is survived by her...

Margaret E. Burton
May 31, 2007
Margaret E. Burton, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Mrs. Burton had lived in West Branch since 1997, formerly of Caseville. Survivors include her son, John Burton of West Branch, grandchildren; Matthew (Sarah) Burton of Kentwood and Jodi(Keith) Thompson of St. Clair Shores and great-grandchildren, Jack and Andrew. She was preceded...

Barbara J. Routson
May 28, 2007
Barbara J. Routson, age 78, of West Branch, passed away Monday, May 28,2007 at St. Mary's Standish Community Hospital. She had lived in West Branch since 1988, formerly of Flint and Fenton. She was a member of the West Branch Senior Center and the VFW Auxiliary of Fenton. Barbara is survived by her children, Deanna Jacobs of Midland, Robin "Ted"...

James E. Stelmach
May 25, 2007
James E. Stelmach, age 53, of Marine City and West Branch, passed away Friday, May 25, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stelmach retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. He loved his Harley. Survivors include his wife, Carol Menkel of Marine City, his mother, Jessie Stelmach of Warren, children; Sandra (Bud) Davis and Robert...

Marjorie L. Curtis
May 24, 2007
Marjorie L. Curtis, age 69, of Lupton, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had been a resident of Lupton for the past 4 years, formerly of Detroit. Marjorie graduated from Wittenberg College and continued her education at Wayne State University where she received a teaching degree. She taught Biology at Pershing High...

Harvey W. Cypher
May 23, 2007
Harvey W. Cypher, age 60, of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1971, formerly of Millington. Mr. Cypher was a member of the National Hunting and Fishing Club and the VFW Post #5680 of St. Helen. He served with the Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict from 1966...

Lois I. Robinson
May 20, 2007
Lois Isabell Robinson, age 90 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Lois was born April 29, 1917 in West Branch to Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Suzanna (Thomas) Dunbar. She married Henry Anthony Robinson on February 13, 1938 in Garden City, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry, a...

Arnold J. Quigley
May 17, 2007
Arnold J. Quigley, age 90, of West Branch, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007 surrounded by his children at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had lived in Ogemaw County for most of his life. Arnold was a member of the Community of Christ Church and a past member of the Lions and Moose Clubs. He enjoyed fishing, reading,...

Richard E. Beltz
May 17, 2007
Richard E. Beltz, age 79, of St. Helen, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2007 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1958, formerly of Detroit. Mr. Beltz was a member of the AuSable River Model A Club of Mio and he enjoyed antique cars, working and building with parts out of his garage. Survivors include his daughters,...
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