Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Lera V. Felstead Nelson

Lera V. Felstead Nelson

June 27, 2003

Mrs. Nelson passed away at McLaren Regional Medical Center in Flint. She had lived in Flushing since 1995, formerly of West Branch. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Horton Unity, the Farm Bureau and she enjoyed entertaining company. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her children, Thomas (Julie) Felstead and Dolores Bragg both of Flushing, grandchildren--Juanita, Lera,...

Evelyn G. Reetz

Evelyn G. Reetz

June 26, 2003

Mrs. Reetz passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She was born in Lupton on September 7, 1914, the daughter of Roy and Mary Nickerson. She graduated 10th grade from Lupton school and 12th grade from Rose City High School. She married Allen Reetz in Lapeer in 1934. They had four children. Evelyn was a very active member...

Fae I. Peters

Fae I. Peters

June 25, 2003

Mrs. Peters passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in South Branch for all of her life. She was a member of the Farm Bureau and she enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Peters was survived by her sons--Gordon (Lillian) Peters of Chambersburg, PA. and Gary (Kathryn) Peters of Highland, grandchildren--Daniel Peters, Debra Graham, Lisa Litzau and Marcie...

Stanley S. Smith

Stanley S. Smith

June 23, 2003

Mr. Smith passed away at his home. He had lived in Alger since 1972, formerly of Lake City. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Luella Smith of Alger, a brother Charles Smith Sr. of Mascow, Ohio, a nephew Charles Smith Jr. of Luther and many other nephews, nieces and cousins. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in...

Joanna Leier

Joanna Leier

June 22, 2003

Mrs. Leier passed away at American House in Westland. She had lived in Westland since 1988, formerly of St. Helen. Mrs. Leier is survived by her son, Leonard (Terry) Leier of Palm City, FL., grandson Mark Leier of Lafayette, IN., sister Mary Molascon of Redford and nieces, Joanna Bozek of St. Helen and Susan Molascon of Redford. Visitation at the...

James I. Ludlow

James I. Ludlow

June 20, 2003

Mr. Ludlow passed away at Covenant-Cooper Hospital in Saginaw. He had been a resident of West Branch since 1998, formerly of Lupton. He was a Mason, Morning Star Lodge #556 of Flint. Mr. Ludlow is survived by his wife Ruth of West Branch, daughters--Nancy (Steve) Galassini of Flushing and Janis (Gary) Field of Gaines, stepsons--B. John (Betsy) Gould of Lupton,...

William J. Gordon Sr.

William J. Gordon Sr.

June 17, 2003

Mr. Gordon passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1980, formerly of Lupton. He was a member of the K of C, and St.Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Gordon is survived by his wife, Jeanie of West Branch, children--Catherine Griffen of Germany, Elizabeth Clark and William Gordon Jr. both of Twining, a stepdaughter, Patricia Yankee of...

Helen J. Wysocki

Helen J. Wysocki

June 15, 2003

Mrs. Wysocki passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in St. Helen since 1974, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Wysocki is survived by her daughters, Joan (Edward) Bozek of St. Helen, Loretta (Dale) Anderson of Manistee and Marie (Nes) Trabulsy of...

Wasil Ryk

Wasil Ryk

June 14, 2003

Mr. Ryk passed away at his home. He had lived in the Alger area for the past 25 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Mr. Ryk is survived by his daughter, Helen (Marvin) Zajac of Alger, grandchildren--Dale (Mary Lou) Zajac of Ortonville and Doreen (Thomas) Cross of Clarkston, great-grandchildren, Anne, Lauren, Alyse and...

Helen M. Nutt

Helen M. Nutt

June 13, 2003

Mrs. Nutt passed away at her home. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 51 years. Mrs. Nutt was a Braille Transcriber for 20 years, transcribing for students in the West Branch-Rose City School District, the Gerrish-Higgins School District and for COOR. She was a member of the M.A.T.V.I. (Michigan Association Transcriber for the Visually Impaired) since 1991....

Prueitt Brookshire

Prueitt Brookshire

June 13, 2003

Mr. Brookshire passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. He was a retired construction worker. Mr. Brookshire was buried at Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan. No services are scheduled.

Claud L. Copeland

Claud L. Copeland

June 9, 2003

Mr. Copeland passed away at his home. He was a member of the Shriners, Scottish Rites, the Masons and he enjoyed golfing and fishing. He was a Ranger at the Dream Golf Course, a member of the Birch Pointe Golf Club, a Park Board Member for Richfield Township and he coached mens softball. He was a snowbird who wintered in...

Robert Kohnke

Robert Kohnke

June 8, 2003

Mr. Kohnke passed away at his home in St. Helen, Michigan. He had lived in St. Helen since 1992, formerly of Chicago. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Kohnke is survived by his wife, Josephine Kohnke of St. Helen, children--Elizabeth Kohnke and Robert Kohnke Jr. both of Chicago, Gregory Kohnke, Steven Kohnke and Jason Kohnke all of Saginaw, many grandchildren, his brothers,...

Walter (Ski) Mitoszewski

Walter (Ski) Mitoszewski

June 3, 2003

Mr. Mitoszewski passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1996, formerly of Universal City, Texas. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Mr. Mitoszewski is survived by his sister Josephine Janiec of Southgate, his brother in law Joseph Bartha of St. Helen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Stella Bartha....

Rosella Castro

Rosella Castro

May 30, 2003

Mrs. Castro passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in St. Helen for the past 5 years, formerly of Chesaning. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Mrs. Castro is survived by her husband, Frank Castro of St. Helen, sons--Dale Castro of Marquette and Gary (Julie) Castro of St. George Utah, grandchildren--Jennifer Hardy and...

Laurie A. Fultz-Post

Laurie A. Fultz-Post

May 29, 2003

Laurie A. Fultz-Post, Age 32, died suddenly Thursday, May 29, 2003. Laurie Graduated from Roscommon High School in 1989 and in 1994 she graduated from Central Michigan University with a Degree in Philosophy and Spanish. She was also a member of the American Legion Aux. St. Helen Post 416. She has lived in Midland since 2001 and is previously for...

Chalmer Dively

Chalmer Dively

May 27, 2003

Mr. Dively passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Alger since 1987, formerly of Davison. Mr. Dively enjoyed outdoor activities. Mr. Dively is survived by his wife Donna of Alger, daughter Julia Limban (Carl Davis) of Flint, a son Chalmer (Lea) Dively of Eastpointe, grandchildren-- Ryan and Eric Limban, Ashley Dively and Nicole Davis. He...

Lawrence G. Sancrant Jr.

Lawrence G. Sancrant Jr.

May 24, 2003

Lawrence G. Sancrant Jr., Age 59, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. Mr. Sancrant was a life member of the following organizations: West Branch Shriners, the Masonic Lodge of West Branch, the West Branch Optimist Club, the Rod's and Relics Car Club, NRA, Duck's Unlimited, and White Tail's Unlimited. He and his wife...

Clarence Jr. Fournier

Clarence Jr. Fournier

May 17, 2003

Mr. Fournier, age 74, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch all his life. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He loved playing cards, gardening, hunting, fishing and woodworking. Mr. Fournier is survived by his wife Barbara, his children Gary (Kathy) Fournier of West Branch,...

Earl H. Patterson

Earl H. Patterson

May 16, 2003

Mr. Patterson, age 91, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He resided in St. Helen since 1973, formerly of Plymouth. He enjoyed working, hunting and fishing. Mr. Patterson is survived by his children, Clarence (Edith) Patterson of Pinconning, Erlyne (Boyd) Wilson of St. Helen and Jim (Karen) Patterson of Rapid City. He is also survived by 2 sisters,...