Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Robert Jones

Robert Jones

December 25, 2003

Mr. Jones passed away at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 1993, formerly of Detroit. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416 of St. Helen and the K of C. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Jones of St. Helen, children--Denise Dorsz of Warren, Beth...

Betty J. Ladd

Betty J. Ladd

December 24, 2003

Mrs. Ladd passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City where she had been a resident since July of 1999, formerly of Prescott. Mrs. Ladd is survived by her son Richard Ladd, a grandson, three great-grandchildren, her brother John Davis and her sister Maxine Thompson. No Services are scheduled.

Thomas L. Jenkins

Thomas L. Jenkins

December 23, 2003

Mr. Jenkins passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He had lived in Prescott since 1978, formerly of Flint. Mr. Jenkins is survived by his wife Jane Jenkins of Prescott, children--Thomas Jenkins Jr. of Colorado, Marion Lynch of Hobbs, New Mexico and Charles Jenkins, stepchildren--Catherine LeValley of Lapeer and Patricia Ramirez of Owosso, several grandchildren...

Rickey A. Getcy

Rickey A. Getcy

December 17, 2003

Mr. Getcy was called by Jesus on December 17, 2003. He passed away at Allen Lutz Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1993, formerly of Harrison. He was employed by West End Auto Wash and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Rick will be missed by his partner in life Linda Hastings...

Agnes (Glee) Bohlinger

Agnes (Glee) Bohlinger

December 16, 2003

Mrs. Bohlinger passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. She had been a resident of West Branch for the past 68 years, formerly of Alma. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the CCW. She and her husband Russell were former owners of Bohlingers Orchards. She was an avid bridge player and gardener. Mrs. Bohlinger...

William A. Keller

William A. Keller

December 13, 2003

Mr. Keller, age 85, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2003 at his home in St. Helen. Mr. Keller had been a resident of St Helen since 1979 formerly of Auburn Hills, Michigan. He was a member of the American Legion, St. Helen Post #416, a past post commander of the Auburn Hills American Legion Post #143. He was a member...

Timothy Jerome Przysiecki

Timothy Jerome Przysiecki

December 13, 2003

Timothy Przysiecki, age 61, passed away at him home Dec. 13, 2003. Mr. Przysiecki had lived in West Branch formerly of Warren. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 14, 2003 from 4-9 P.M. at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. The Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, 11:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Beverly J. Mcdougall

Beverly J. Mcdougall

December 10, 2003

Mrs. McDougall passed away at her home. She had been a resident of Lachine since 1972, formerly of Utica. Mrs. McDougall is survived by her children--Alan (Debra) Sloan of Troy, Ronald Sloan and Christopher (Violet) Kreft both of St. Helen, Debra Candelario of Warren, Stanley (Kathy) Dreft of Cadillac, Ted (Staci) Kreft of Lachine and Bertha (Chris) Reed of Washington,...

Donald O. Darling Jr.

Donald O. Darling Jr.

December 10, 2003

Mr. Darling, Age 71, passed away at his home. He had been a resident of St. Helen since 2000, formerly of South Lyon. He was a member of the Harley Owners Group-Southern Nevada Chapter and the Operating Engineers Local #324. Mr. Darling is survived by his wife Mary Lou Darling of St. Helen, children--Sheri Darling and Todd Darling both of...

Edward Schemanski

Edward Schemanski

December 9, 2003

Mr. Schemanski passed away at his home. He had lived in St. Helen for the past 18 years, formerly of Flint. He retired from Buick Motor Division in Flint after 37 years. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church, the K of C #8390 and the UAW Local #599. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and...

Edward C. Knight

Edward C. Knight

December 5, 2003

Mr. Knight passed away Friday December 5, 2003 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Knight moved to West Branch in 1987 from Madison Heights, Michigan. He was a custodian in the manufacturing industry. He enjoyed eating and sleeping. Mr. Knight is survived by a brother Vernon of Nebraska and a brother-in-law James Windfield of West Branch. Visitation at St....

Dorothy M. Cole

Dorothy M. Cole

December 5, 2003

Mrs. Cole passed away Friday December 5, 2003 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cole moved to West Branch in 1976, formerly of Birmingham, Michigan. Mrs. Cole is survived by her daughter Carol (John) Sundrla-esic of Friendswood, Texas, her son Jim (Carol) Cole of Sterling Heights, Michigan, her brother Donald Muehl of Florida, 7 grand-children and 11 great grand-children....

Timothy R. Rau

Timothy R. Rau

December 2, 2003

Tim passed away Tuesday December 2, 2003 in West Branch. He had moved back to West Branch within the past 6 months, formerly of Syracuse, New York. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1984. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from Ferris State University and he served in the United States Army for 6...

Dennis G. Galleck

Dennis G. Galleck

December 1, 2003

Mr. Galleck passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of St. Helen for over 20 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch, the Houghton Lake Historical Society and the H.A.M. Radio Club. Mr. Galleck is survived by his wife Shirley Galleck of St. Helen, sons--Chris (Nowelle) Galleck of Ubly...

Raemonde T. Sullivan

Raemonde T. Sullivan

November 29, 2003

Mr. Sullivan passed away Saturday November 29, 2003 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He had been a resident of the Rose City-Ogemaw County area for most of his life. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his children-Colleen Keller of Colorado Springs, CO., and Brian Sullivan (Nancy Craft) of Clinton Township, grandchildren--Kristen, Danielle and Chelsea. Also surviving is his brother...

Linda M. Kollar

Linda M. Kollar

November 28, 2003

Mrs. Kollar passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in St. Helen since 1979. She was a past member of the VFW Auxilary Post #416 in St. Helen. Mrs. Kollar is survived by her children--Richard Kollar of Houghton Lake and Brenda Dilley of St. Helen, grandchildren--Sasha Dilley, Ricky Dilley and Alyssa Kollar, 2 brothers, Larry Heard...

Charles J. Auer

Charles J. Auer

November 27, 2003

Mr. Auer passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1994, and was a resident manager for Maplewood Manor for 10 years. He was a life member of the VFW, a campground host for Rifle River Campground in Lupton and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Auer is survived...

Delmer H. Plumb

Delmer H. Plumb

November 25, 2003

Mr. Plumb passed away at his home in Lupton. He had lived in Lupton since 1992, formerly of Durand. He owned and operated Del's Collision on Bristol Road in Burton for 35 years. Mr. Plumb is survived by his wife Betty of Lupton, children--Ronald (Cindy) Plumb of Vancouver, WA., Sandra (Richard) Mastricola of Lupton, Gary (Chris) Plumb of Morris, Linda...

Marion L. Devon

Marion L. Devon

November 22, 2003

Mrs. Devon passed away at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1981, formerly of Hazel Park. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Helen and she retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1982. She enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Devon is survived by her daughter, Sharon (Harry) Dodge of St. Helen, grandson, Richard...

Augusta F. Denio

Augusta F. Denio

November 21, 2003

Mrs. Denio passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had been a resident of West Branch for most of her life. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Mrs. Denio is survived by her children--Harold (Carole) Morgan of Alger, Charles (Helen) Denio of Memphis, TN., Alice (Jerry) Barnes of Hale, 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 4...