Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
John "Pat" Patrick Mckenna
March 7, 2016
Pat McKenna, age 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 with wife, Bernie, daughter, Peggy and son, Nonie at his side. Pat was born in West Branch to Jesse and Caddie (Carroll) McKenna on December 12, 1927 in West Branch, MI. He served his country during WWII in the Merchant Marines. After he got out of the service, he...
Clarice L. Sperry
March 6, 2016
Clarice L. Sperry, age 83, passed away gently surrounded by love on Sunday, March 6, 2016. She lived a full, courageous, and rich life filled with love, humor, and service to the community. In her words, “If I could do it all again, I wouldn’t change a thing.” Clarice, “Claire,” had a loving heart and a warrior spirit. No matter...
Harold Smith Jr.
March 6, 2016
Harold “Bud” Smith Jr. of West Branch, died on March 6, 2016 at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw, MI. He was born on May 23, 1929 to Harold R. and Iva E. (Hockett) Smith in Mancelona. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth A. of 64 years, whom he married on October 20, 1951 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...
Florence Irene Martin
March 4, 2016
Florence Irene Martin, age 91 passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Horizon Senior Living with her family and caregivers by her side. Florence has lived in Ogemaw Co. for most of her life. She was born on July 31, 1924 in West Branch, Michigan to Carroll and Alice (Holt) Martin. She was a teacher for many years. In...
Delorain Caroline Marchell
March 2, 2016
DeLorain Caroline Marchell, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Prescott, MI. She had lived in Ogemaw County for most of her life, formerly of Livonia, MI. DeLorain was born to William and Norma (Allan) Miller on April 17, 1928 in Churchill Township, MI. While living in Livonia, she worked for Ford Motor Company for 29 years...
Joan Marie Eldridge
March 2, 2016
Joan Marie Eldridge, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Prescott, MI since October 2015, formerly of Manton, MI. Joan was born to Elwin and Adeline (Green) Stickney in Manton, MI on September 21, 1942. She was a home health aide for over 25 years for the State...
Jay D. Mackey
March 1, 2016
Jay D. Mackey, age 60, passed away on March 1, 2016 in St. Helen, MI. He had lived in St. Helen for the past 17 years, formerly of West Branch, MI. Jay was born on August 5, 1955 in West Branch to J.D. and Katherine (Oliver) Mackey. He was a member of the Harley Owner Group and worked at Valenite...
Jack C. Caldwell
February 29, 2016
Jack Caldwell, age 64, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was a St. Helen resident who was born in Brighton, MI to Floyd and Jean Caldwell on July 21, 1951. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, cooking & spending time with family. Jack is survived by his mother, Jean Caldwell of St. Helen,...
George Robert Firman
February 28, 2016
George Robert Firman, age 80, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in St. Helen, MI. He was born to George and Emma (Reed) Firman in Flint, MI on July 12, 1935. He worked for General Motors for 30 years in Plant 2A and enjoyed fishing and hunting. George is survived by his children, Frank Firman of Bay City, MI,...
Virginia "Ginger" Ann Houghtaling
February 27, 2016
Virginia “Ginger” Ann Houghtaling, age 67, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She had lived in West Branch, MI since 1989, formerly of Midland, MI. Ginger was born to Donald and Virginia (Reid) Wagnitz in Midland, MI on August 9, 1948. She was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist...
Karl Mikiel Mann
February 27, 2016
Karl M. Mann, age 76, of West Branch, MI, formerly of Waterford, MI passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Fairfield, IL. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and drinking beer. Karl is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Mann; son, Michael “Chris” Mann; daughter, Susan (Roger) Schmittka; 9 grandchildren and 6...
Virgie Louise Mcdowell
February 26, 2016
Virgie Louise McDowell, age 74, passed away February 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Virgie had lived in Prescott, MI for 25 years previously of Melvin, MI. She was born on April 21, 1941 in Otter County West Virginia to Roy and Madeleine (Conard) Elswick. Virgie married James F. McDowell Jr. on January 12, 1962 in Brady...
Barbara Jean Mcfarland
February 18, 2016
Barbara Jean (Currie) McFarland, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her home in West Branch, MI with her loving family by her side. Barbara had lived up north in the Ogemaw County area since 1978, formerly of Troy, MI. She was born on April 9, 1931 in Holly, MI to Archibald and Beatrice (Crawford) Currie. Barbara...
Madelene Winter
February 14, 2016
Madelene Winter, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. She was born to Thomas and Jessie (Moore) Ramsey in Elktone, MI on November 19, 1925. Madelene was a member of the Heart of FL Lady Anglers, Gals & Guys Bass Club of Polk County, and the bowling league at Cypress...
Deborah Kay Rau
February 14, 2016
Deborah Kay Rau, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She had lived West Branch, MI for the past 46 years, formerly of Bay City. Debbie was born to Karlyn and Evalena (Sly) Adcock on June 3, 1956 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of the St. Joseph...
Christopher William Martin
February 13, 2016
Christopher William Martin, age 16, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw, MI after injuries he sustained from an automobile accident. He had lived in West Branch, MI for his entire life. Christopher was born to David Martin Jr. and Rhonda Williamson in West Branch, MI on May 31, 1999. He was currently...
James "J.C." Clark Sutherland
February 10, 2016
James Clark Sutherland, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in West Branch, MI. He was born to Clark and Gladys (McKee) Sutherland in Pontiac, MI on August 29, 1936. On December 26, 1955, J.C. married Esther Sweet in Lake Orion, MI. J.C. is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Esther Sutherland of West Branch, MI;...
Laura Maybell Wright
February 8, 2016
Laura Maybell Wright, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2016 at The Villa at West Branch. She was born to Oscar and Bessie (Wiltse) Gerard in Saginaw, MI on April 15, 1923. Laura was a member of Faith Alive Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening and hunting. Laura is survived by her sister, Elva Boese of Saginaw, MI;...
Joseph G. Lauwers Jr.
February 8, 2016
Joseph George Lauwers, Jr., born November 1, 1935 in Detroit, died February 8, 2016 in Rose City, Michigan. Joe died peacefully at home the morning of February 8, 2016 at the age of 80, surrounded by family. Joe worked proudly as an ironworker, including 26 years as the president and business agent for Reinforced Ironworkers Local 426 in Detroit, retiring...
Nancy Jane Hoxie
February 7, 2016
Nancy Jane Hoxie, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in West Branch, MI. She had lived in West Branch since 1986, formerly of Ann Arbor, MI. Nancy was born on May 9, 1938 to Aubrey and Ruth (Mattison) Whitfield in Chelsea, MI. Nancy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club of West Branch,...
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