Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

January 3, 2007

Dorothy L. Koelsch, age 83, of West Branch, went peacefully to meet the Lord January 3, 2007. She was born September 5, 1923 in Au Gres, the daughter of Phillip and Bessie Ullman. She married William Blaine Koelsch September 30, 1944 in Arenac County. He preceded her in death July 28, 2005. She was also preceded in death by one...

January 2, 2007

Edward F. Allen, age 67, of Prescott, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. He had lived in Prescott since 2005. Mr. Allen is survived by his children, Christina Allen of Prescott and Harold Allen. Also surviving is his brothers, Ralph, Jimmy, Johnny, Peter, Leon and his sister Jean Stewart. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral...

January 2, 2007

Joseph E. Lademan Sr., age 69, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. He had lived in St. Helen since 1997, formerly of West Branch. Mr. Lademan was a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen, Past president of Local 1874, and he loved to fish and hunt. Joseph is survived by his wife,...

December 31, 2006

Elizabeth L. (Johnson) Davis, age 79, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2006 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She lived in Alger since 2004, formerly of Saginaw. Elizabeth was manager of Americana Lanes in Saginaw for many years. For over 20 years, she enjoyed her summers at East Tawas City Park with her husband, family and many friends....

December 30, 2006

Kenneth Robert Allen, age 59, passed away December 30, 2006 at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Kenneth had lived in Grand Junction since 2004 and had previously lived in Eagle River, Alaska. Kenneth Allen was a pilot in the U.S. Army and flew both rotary and fixed wing aircraft. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was...

December 25, 2006

Kenneth H. Riepen, age 75 of Roscommon, passed away Monday, December 25, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Roscommon since 1983, formerly of Highland. He loved bowling, golfing and playing the trumpet. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1982 after 30 years of service. Mr. Riepen is survived by his wife of 56 years,...

December 25, 2006

Audrey M. Maul, age 74, of West Branch, passed away at her home Monday, December 25, 2006. She had lived in West Branch since 1967, formerly of Battle Creek. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, sewing and her grandchildren. Audrey is survived by her husband, Donald Elmer Maul of West Branch, children, Donald (Becky) Maul of Lupton, Diana (Daniel) Byrne of Navarre,...

December 24, 2006

Irene (Cruickshank) Dunn passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She was born July 22, 1912. She married Roy Cruickshank on December 8, 1935; he passed away June 13, 1961. She was later married to Cecil Dunn. He passed away July 22, 1983. Irene is survived by one son, Leland (Vivian) Cruickshank of Orange...

December 23, 2006

Clarence L. Buck, age 80, of Rose City, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. Clarence had lived in Rose City for all of his life and will be missed by all who knew him. Clarence is survived by his children, Randy (Sandy) Buck of Lupton, Arthur (Sharon) Buck of West Branch, Christine (Lewis)...

December 16, 2006

Fred L. Bohlinger, age 55 of West Branch, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 16, 2006 at St. John's Hospital in Detroit. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. Fred owned and operated Asphalt Seal Coating Service in West Branch and graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1969. He was a member of the Center Line...

December 12, 2006

Barbara K. McDonald, age 61 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. She had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Flint. Barbara was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. She enjoyed feeding birds, especially hummingbirds, flowers, crocheting and painting. Barbara is survived by her husband, David McDonald...

December 9, 2006

Hannah Eva Sissons, age 88, passed away Satuday, December 9, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1970, formerly of Lincoln Park. Eva is survived by her children, Patricia Crawford of St. Helen, John (Barbara) Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, Luke Sanak of St. Helen and...

December 5, 2006

John Graham Kurtz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at his home from cancer on December 5, 2006. Mr. Kurtz was born December 19, 1934 to Alfred and Rita (Elliott) Kurtz in Saginaw. John received his master's degree in Education from Central Michigan University. John enjoyed many career challenges in Business, Education, Driver's Training, Alternative Education and Administration....

December 4, 2006

December 2, 2006

Oliver J. Cardinal, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1992, formerly of Detroit. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Cardinal is survived by his children; Laura Cardinal of West Branch, Beverly (Hugh Lonnie) Forrester of Dearborn Heights and Oliver (Beverly) Cardinal of Redford Township,...

December 2, 2006

Jill (Poling) Fournier, age 42 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 2, 2006. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Jill is survived by her sons, Joshua and Jordan Fournier both of Warsaw, IN, her father, Paul Poling of West Branch, her sister, Janis (Rick) Fontenot of Rose City and her...

December 1, 2006

Edmund A. Zbikowski, age 89, of St. Helen, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon. He had lived in St. Helen since 1999, formerly of Florida. He was a member of the St. Helen Lions Club. Edmund is survived by son, Edmund W. (Rosemary) Zbikowski of Madison Heights, daughter, Patricia H. (Andre') Janisse of Roscommon, daughter,...

November 30, 2006

Burton D. Stevens, age 65, of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Gladwin since 1991, formerly of Newport. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Billie Stevens of Gladwin, sons; Dean (Zoe) Stevens and Charles (Marci) Stevens both of Newport, grandchildren; Cody, Chelsea, Cheyenne and Raine, his brother, Robert...

November 30, 2006

Thelma E. Brick, age 92 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had recently moved back to West Branch from Kalkaska. She was a professional seamstress and tailor and she taught school in West Branch. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Kalkaska Hospital and the DCCW. Mrs. Brick...

November 28, 2006

Milton C. Eschenburg, age 79, of Prescott, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City. He had lived in Prescott since 1991, formerly of Mt. Clemens. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, a life member of the AM Vets and he owned and operated Trade Winds in Mt. Clemens. He loved fishing...