Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

April 12, 2019

James Allen Woughter, age 69, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019 at his home in Alger with his family by his side. He was born on February 9, 1950 in West Branch to Victor and Erma (Harris) Woughter. He lived in West Branch all of his life. Jim worked at Bortz Health Care in West Branch for 25 years....

April 11, 2019

Norma Reva Downs, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home in Alger, MI. She was born on October 30, 1939 in Wayne, MI to Vernon and Hazel (Jubinville) Crandall. She married Gerald James Downs on November 23, 1957. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Norma is survived by her husband of...

April 9, 2019

Ruth Ellen (Rose) Bunting, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, MI. She lived in West Branch since 1948, after moving from Black, IL. Ruth was born to Ruben and Nellie (Royer) Rose on September 26, 1925 in Mt. Carmel, IL. On February 3, 1946 she married Melbourne “Barney”...

April 2, 2019

Erwin Francis Myas “Flash”, age 89, passed away at his home in West Branch on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. He was born in Royal Oak to Earl and Edwina (Zettle) Myas on January 11, 1930. He spent 4 years in the Navy aboard the USS Mindoro Aircraft Carrier. He served as a radioman, sending and receiving, courses GIC for P03...

March 29, 2019

March 25, 2019

Alfred Oram, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at The Villa in West Branch. He was born on January 21, 1929 in Edwardsville, PA to John and Matilda (Gorham) Oram. Al lived in Alger since 1976, formerly of Warren. On May 18, 1986 he married Jeanne Runyon in West Branch. Al served in the United States 82nd...

March 23, 2019

Lawrence Patrick Tabaka (Larry), 76, of Rose City MI, passed away on March 23, 2019 in West Branch Michigan. Visitation will be Friday, April 5th from 1-8 p.m. at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, 611 Bennett St. Rose City MI 48654. Rosary will be said at 7PM by the Knights of Columbus #8948. A Celebration of Life Mass will be...

March 18, 2019

Linda Lou Louise Tuttle-Wery, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019 in West Branch. She was born on March 4, 1942 in Detroit to William and Bea (Hershey) Irick. Linda Lou lived in Whittemore. She was a genuine person and very active. When she put her mind to it, she did it. She was a painter, wreath...

March 18, 2019

Michael Joseph Lahar II, age 14, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2019 in Rose City. He was born on June 15, 2004 in Lapeer to Michael and Jessica (Lucas) Lahar. Michael lived in St. Helen and West Branch all of his life. He was a freshman at Ogemaw Heights High School and was on the football and wrestling...

March 14, 2019

Kenneth J. Fowler, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at his home in West Branch with his family by his side. He was born on November 26, 1937 in Otter Lake, MI to Edward and Elizabeth (Berlin) Fowler. Kenneth lived in West Branch since 1977, formerly of Flint. He graduated from Mayville High School and attended Ferris...

March 13, 2019

Dorothy M. Thompson, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at The Villa at West Branch with her family by her side. She was born on August 18, 1923 in Prescott to Benjamin and Emma (Drow) Harmon. She lived in West Branch since 1946, formerly of Prescott. Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church where...

March 12, 2019

Luella Blanche Brindley, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch. She was born on April 14, 1930 to Andrew and Rose (Turland) Page in West Branch. She lived in Lupton since 1965, formerly of Saginaw. Luella was a member of the Community of Christ Church and enjoyed playing BINGO, hunting, fishing,...

March 2, 2019

Mark John Tetu, age 87, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at The Villa at West Branch. Mark was born on June 10, 1931, in Grayling, MI, to Frank and Florence (Smith) Tetu. He lived in West Branch most of his life. Mark served in the Navy during the Korean War. On January 15, 1966, Mark married Linda Lee...

March 1, 2019

Gale Walker Young, age 90, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. He was born on October 5, 1928 in Flint to Galon and Lillian (Dail) Young. Bud lived in Rose City since 1974, formerly of Plymouth. He served in the United States Army and Marines during the Korean War. Bud enjoyed golfing, building...

February 26, 2019

Mary Colleen Bell, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at The Brook in West Branch. She was born on October 27, 1924 in Essexville to Joseph and Exora (Hebert) McDermott. She lived in West Branch since 1950, formerly of Essexville. Colleen married Gilbert Bell in Essexville on January 24, 1948. She served in the United States Navy...

February 24, 2019

Virginia “Ginny” Jones, 81, was born in Petoskey Michigan on April 1, 1937. She entered heavens gates, suddenly, on February 24, 2019. She is survived by sons, Douglas (Sheri), Dennis (Lettie), David (April), Donald (Sandy), and Darrin (Melissa), 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her late husband and the love of her life, Harold. The two were...

February 24, 2019

Maxine P. Whitman, age 87, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Houghton Lake, MI. She was born on April 13, 1931 in Grand Blanc to Norman and Mary (Morrison) McLeod. Maxine lived in St. Helen since 1976, formerly of Grand Blanc. She was a member of the Lake St. Helen Baptist Church...

February 23, 2019

On Saturday, February 23, 2019, Lenore R M Sheldon (nee Doyle) passed away following a lengthy illness, she was 81 years old and a resident of The Villa, West Branch, MI. Lenore grew up primarily in Flint and Houghton Lake, MI. After marrying the late Clifton J Somers, she moved to Clio, MI and began building her new family. She...

February 22, 2019

Robert Edward Williamson Sr., age 80, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on August 3, 1938 in Mason Twp., Arenac County to Frederick and Josephine (Steward) Williamson. Robert liked to fish and play pogo on his computer. Robert is survived by his children, Robert (Brenda) Williamson, Carol (Robert) Hickmott,...

February 20, 2019

Frank LeRoy Fox, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at his home in West Branch. He was born on December 21, 1944 in Bay City to Ross and Naomi (Haun) Fox. Frank lived in West Branch since the 6th grade, formerly of Bay City. He married Mary Quigley in Selkirk on June 26, 1965 and was a...