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

Margaret J. Witzke
May 13, 2005
Margaret J. Witzke, age 89, passed away Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Bortz Health Care in Rose City, MI. Margaret lived in Rose City for the past 20 years formerly of Bay City, MI. She belonged to the Lupton Friends Church in Lupton, and the Rock Club in Roscommon. She ran the Horse Shoe Inn in Essexville, MI for...

David G. Huffman
May 13, 2005
David G. Huffman, age 62 of Rose City, passed away at his home. He had lived in Rose City for the past 20 years, formerly of Troy. Mr. Huffman was a member of the Moose Lodge in West Branch and was a volunteer for Hospice of Helping Hands. He retired after 25 years from the City of Southfield, serving as...

Elva J. Morse
May 11, 2005
Elva Jean Morse, age 61 of Rose City, passed away at her home. She had lived in Rose City for the past 15 years, formerly of Clarkston. She was a member of St. Bart's in Mio and she enjoyed ceramics and reading. She was a special mother and grandmother to all. Elva is survived by her husband, Kenneth Morse of...
Lois E. Sugden
May 11, 2005
Lois E. Sugden, age 67, left her earthly family and friends, with her daughters arms around her, to go live in her heavenly home. She was lifted up by love and prayers from all who loved her. Lois worked for many years at St. Helen Pharmacy and Rite Aid, where she had lots of friends. She was pampered and dearly...

Carolyn Lee Yennior
May 11, 2005
Carolyn Lee Yennior, age 62 of St. Helen passed away at her home. She had lived in St. Helen for most of her life. She enjoyed music and playing the piano. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Fred Yennior of St. Helen, children--Debra (Paul) Gobeille and Jamey Yennior both of Brighton, Kathryn Tucker of Greenville, TX and Shellie (Damon) Harrison...

Betty L. Kinder
May 8, 2005
Betty Lou Kinder, 67, of Alger, passed away at her home. She had lived in Alger since 2001, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Washington. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Kinder is survived by her husband, David Kinder of Alger, her son, Phillip Kinder of Alger and her sisters, Jeanette Hollenbeck and Shirley of Mt. Vernon, Washington. Services have been held.

William J. Steffes
May 8, 2005
William J. Steffes, age 61, passed away May 8, 2005 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Steffes was a resident of AuGres since 2000, formerly of Farmington Hills. He enjoyed fishing and boating as well as playing the guitar and piano. Family members surviving Mr. Steffes are his wife Patricia, sons William R. Steffes of Fort Collins, Colorado, John...

Shawn T. Newell
May 8, 2005
Shawn T. Newell, age 28 of West Branch, passed away at his home. He was employed as a CNC Programmer at Valenite Inc. in West Branch. Shawn is survived by his parents, James and Lucinda Dennis of West Branch, his father, Albert Newell III of South Haven, children, Joshua Newell and Abigail Newell both of Standish, grandparents, Sharon Wendzel of...

Mary Kay Fox
May 3, 2005
Mary Kay Fox, age 90 of West Branch, passed away at her home. She had lived in the West Branch area since 1974. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, The West Branch Senior Center, The National Rifle Association, The West Branch Chamber of Commerce, The 2000 Ogemaw County Fair Queen, The Grand Marshall of the 2000 West...

Alfred O. Cerini
May 3, 2005
Alfred O. Cerini, age 78 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday May 3, 2005 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. He had lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly of Clarkston. He served in the Navy and Air Force during WWII. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, skiing, boating, working for the Sheriff Department and his Porsche. Mr. Cerini is...

Steve J. Kartes
April 30, 2005
Steve J. Kartes passed away April 30, 2005 after an extended illness. He was born on March 10, 1914 to Steve and Agnes (Grezeszak) Kartes. He was a farmer who had lived in Ogemaw County for all of his life. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. He married the former Beatrice Green on August...

Betty E. Bailer
April 30, 2005
Betty E. Bailer, of Rose City and a life long resident of Ogemaw County, died Saturday April 30, 2005 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Mrs. Bailer was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Rose City. Mrs. Bailer is survived by her daughter Rhonda (Alan) Clemens of Rose City; granddaughter-Kirsten Clemens of Parchment, MI, her sisters, Dorothy Reetz...

Geraldine "Geri" Gehl
April 27, 2005
Geraldine Gehl, age 75, of West Branch, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gehl, formerly of Burton, returned to West Branch in 1982. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #3646 and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary #2051 both of West Branch. She enjoyed bowling, reading, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, sewing and playing cards. Mrs. Gehl...

Rose Ann Doebler
April 26, 2005
Rose Ann Doebler, age 44, of Prescott, passed away at St.Mary's Hospital in Saginaw. She had lived in Prescott since 1985, formerly of Troy. She was a member of the 3 County Club and she enjoyed camping, walking, being outdoors and working bingo. Rose Ann is survived by her son, Gerald Lee Doebler, her mother, Violet Doebler, her sisters, Dianna...

Betty Pair
April 24, 2005
Betty Pair, age 55, passed away at her home Sunday, April 24, 2005. She retired from Daimler Chrysler. Betty is survived by her Son- Anthony (Sandra) Ruehle, Step-Daughter- Dana (Corey) Hale, Sister- Dorothy (Thomas Mullen) Pair, Grandchildren- Kaitlyne Ruehle, Nicholas Ruehle, Christopher Fisher, and Katie Hale. Niece- Tracy (Rodney Butler) Cline. Nephew- Gregory (Stacy) Charney. 2 Great Nieces- Tara Cline...

Richard G. Pauwels
April 19, 2005
Richard G. Pauwels, age 61,passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch for the past 8 years, formerly of Bay City. He was a professional soldier, serving in the Army for over 18 years, with tours in Vietnam, Korea and Germany. He enjoyed playing pool and fishing. Mr. Pauwels is survived by his sons, Bill Pauwels (Shelley...

Robert C. Ludlow
April 19, 2005
Robert C. Ludlow was born May 26,1954 in Mt. Clemens, MI to Clyde and Ilah Ludlow. Bob died unexpectedly on Tuesday April 19, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father. Bob leaves behind three children and one stepson, Jeremy Ludlow of Lupton, Reece Katterman of Montana, Amanda Ludlow of Rose City and Greg McGinnis of Colorado. He is...

Corrinne M Barry
April 18, 2005
Corrinne M. Barry, age 90 of St. Helen, passed away at Four Chaplins Nursing Home in Westland. Before moving to Westland, she had lived in St. Helen since 1954 and was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Mrs. Barry is survived by 11 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell,...

Carolyn A. Page
April 17, 2005
Carolyn A. Page, age 63 of St. Helen, passed away at Bay Medical Center in Bay City. She had lived in the St. Helen community since the early 1970's. She enjoyed crocheting. Mrs. Page is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Sandra) Caudle, Rubin (Rena) Molands, David Molands and Lisa (Mark) Huntley all of St. Helen, Dana (Pamela) Molands Sr. of...

Ellis J. Kinyon
April 17, 2005
Ellis J. Kinyon of Lupton, passed away at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce Township after a brief illness. He had lived in Lupton for all of his life. He was a member of the Lupton Friends Church, a past Boy Scout leader, he drove school bus for the Rose City Schools for 27 years, was the Goodar Township Supervisor for...
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