Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas

Laurence W. Romatz

Laurence W. Romatz

January 28, 2004

Mr. Romatz passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Inkster. He was a member and church extension representative for St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch, a member of the Optimist Club of West Branch, a member and present commander of the American Legion Post 103 of...

Garland Fraley

Garland Fraley

January 27, 2004

Mr. Fraley passed away at his home. He had been a resident of Prescott for the past 15 years, formerly of Brownstown. He was a member of the VFW Post #01888 in Trenton and he enjoyed gardening and bingo. Mr. Fraley is survived by his wife Rose Fraley of Prescott, children--Gina Fraley of Highland IN, Gene Fraley of Austin TX,...

Donald H. Meyer

Donald H. Meyer

January 27, 2004

Mr. Meyer passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Livonia. He was a member of the American Legion #416 and he enjoyed golfing. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife Gayle of St.Helen, children--Kimberly (David) Flint of Redford Township and Kent (Heather) Meyer of South Lyon and...

Donald R Waun

Donald R Waun

January 27, 2004

Mr. Waun passed away at his home. He had been a resident of Alger since 1996, formerly of Warren. Mr. Waun is survived by his wife Jeanene of Alger, children--David (Theresa) Waun of Millington and Shawn (Debbie Coleman) Waun of Warren, grandchildren--Brittany, Breanna, David and Bethany. His Brothers-- George, Jimmy, Raymond, Alvin and his Sisters-- Kitty, Judy and Diane. Visitation...

Douglas B. Robinson

Douglas B. Robinson

January 26, 2004

Douglas B. Robinson age 80 of West Branch passed away Monday January 26, 2004 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch with his family at his side. Mr. Robinson had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a member of the K of C #2022 and St. Joseph Catholic Church. He married Shirley Wood on November...

Donald J. Smith

Donald J. Smith

January 26, 2004

Mr. Smith passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had been a resident of West Branch for most of his life. He was a member of the Wildwood Whirlers, the Good Sam Club, the Emergency Assistance Center and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Smith is survived by his sons--Randy Smith and Lyle (Irene) Smith both of West...

Lucille A. Ayers

Lucille A. Ayers

January 24, 2004

Lucille Adella Ayers, age 91, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2004. Born in Cadillac, MI. January 13, 1913 the daughter of Melvin and Ella Lockhart. Lucille was 6 years old when they moved to Eaton Rapids, then to Antrim Co. Lucille had been a member of the First United Methodist Church of Mancelona since...

Moses X. Dishaw Jr.

Moses X. Dishaw Jr.

January 20, 2004

Mr. Dishaw passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City following a long battle with Alzheimers. He was born September 5, 1929 in Bay City, the son of Moses X. and Mary Dishaw. He married Helen (Kelly) Dishaw on February 2, 1972. Moe was a retired carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union for over 50 years...

Roy M. Primeau

Roy M. Primeau

January 20, 2004

Mr. Primeau passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1994, formerly of Boca Raton, FL. He was a proud Marine, serving in WWII and the Korean War. Mr. Primeau is survived by his wife June of St. Helen, children--Roy (Cheryl) Primeau of Lakeland, FL, Jean (Darryl) Bonds of Boca Raton,...

Maxine H. Calvin

Maxine H. Calvin

January 20, 2004

Maxine passed away at her home after and extended illness. She had been a resident of West Branch since 1980, formerly of Monroe. She worked for the West Branch-Rose City Area Schools for 5 years, retiring in 2000. She enjoyed her home and family, oil and water color painting, stained glass work and music. Maxine is survived by her husband,...

Pauline I. Verhegghe

Pauline I. Verhegghe

January 19, 2004

Mrs. Verhegghe passed away at St. Mary's Hospital-Standish. She had been a resident of Alger since 1977, formerly of Flint. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Mrs. Verhegghe is survived by her children--Maxine (Gary) Mayer of Remus, Leona Williams of Alger, Barbara (William) Ruff of Harrison Township, Leon Verhegghe of Arkansas, 12 grandchildren, 13...

Frederick F. Foust

Frederick F. Foust

January 19, 2004

Mr. Foust passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 22 years of service. Mr. Foust is survived by children--Jane (Tim) Auer of Libby MT, Fred Foust of Springfield OR, Jim (Jean) Foust of Saginaw, Vickie (Joe) Allard of Lupton, Elizabeth Clement of Melvin, Lisa (Dale) Zygiel of Sterling, 16 grandchildren...

Frances F. Taylor

Frances F. Taylor

January 19, 2004

Mrs. Taylor passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. She had been a resident of Alger since 1969, formerly of East Detroit. She was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her daughter Judy (Bob) Fleming of Alger, 8 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is her twin sister Frieda...

Elaine E. Norris

Elaine E. Norris

January 18, 2004

Mrs. Norris passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church. Mrs. Norris is survived by her cousins Diana (Dennis) Makuch of Kentwood, Dennis Norris of Millington, Darold Norris of Prescott, DeVere (Mitzie) Parliament of West Barnch, Fred (Dollie) Broberg of Washington and Inez Broberg of Battle Creek, nephew, Chris (Heidi)Chandler...

Helen Diehl

Helen Diehl

January 18, 2004

Helen Iva Diehl age 76 of Lupton, passed away January 18, 2004 at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday January 20, 2004 at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. Visitation will begin at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday. Mrs. Diehl was born December 19, 1927 in Coleman MI to James and Lena...

Carl Mckellar

Carl Mckellar

January 15, 2004

Mr. McKellar passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of Rose City since 1966. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1966. Mr. McKellar is survived by his wife, Mary Ann McKellar of Rose City, children--Linda (David) Carpenter of Livonia and Carl D. McKellar of Rose City, grandchildren--Laura, Katie and Andrew, 2 brothers,...

William C. Stierheim

William C. Stierheim

January 13, 2004

Mr. Stierheim passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of Alger since 1995, formerly of Saginaw. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw and served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 to 1963. He loved being on the water, sailing, computers and his grandchildren. Mr. Stierheim is survived by his wife Sandy...

Bruce D. Reiley

Bruce D. Reiley

January 12, 2004

Mr. Reiley passed away on Monday January 12, 2004 at his home. He had been a resident of Rose City since June of 1986, formerly of Flint. He enjoyed drawing, painting and woodworking. Mr. Reiley is survived by his wife Marjorie Reiley of Rose City, children--Dennis (Elaine) Reiley and Marsha Ruby both of Flint, Patrick (Jackie) Reiley of Savannah, TN,...

Lewis D. Welch

Lewis D. Welch

January 10, 2004

Mr. Welch passed away Saturday January 10, 2004 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in St. Helen for the past 22 years, formerly of Swartz Creek. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416-St. Helen, president of the St. Helen Lake Association and Birch Point Property Owners. He enjoyed golfing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, outdoor activities and...

John J. Hacht

John J. Hacht

January 9, 2004

John J. Hacht, Age 85, passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hacht had lived in West Branch for the past 5 years, formerly of Capac, MI. He was a member of the K of C, Holy Family Catholic Church. He worked for Chrysler Corp. for 20 years, then owned and operated Hacht Heating...