Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
Robert James Raymond
June 2, 2025
Robert James (Jim) Raymond, age 80, passed away June 2nd, 2025, under hospice care at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Michigan.
Jim was born Feb 24, 1945, in West Branch, Michigan, to the late Joseph and Marie (Norris) Raymond.
He married Vickie Sheppard in West Branch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ann (late Barney) Smith and Bonnie Johnson,...
Kent Paul Davison
December 23, 2024
Kent Paul Davison entered his heavenly home on December 23, 2024, reuniting with his beloved wife, KayKay. He was born on August 7, 1939, at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, to Kenneth and Eleanor (Wyss) Davison.
Kent spent six formative years at Howe Military Academy in Howe, Indiana, where he excelled both academically and in extracurricular activities. He was an active...
Timothy Clark Fay
June 11, 2025
Timothy Fay, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 61. He will be remembered for his free spirit, love of motorcycles, and deep affection for his grandchildren.
Tim was born on June 25, 1963, in Flint, MI.
He is survived by his children, Matt Fay, Crystal (Jeremy) Barancik,...
Karen Marie Munn
June 6, 2025
Karen Marie Munn, passed away at her home surrounded by family on June 6, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on March 7, 1943, in Grayling, MI, to Hans Ronnow Hanson and Marian (Reynolds) Hanson.
A proud graduate of Grayling High School in 1961, Karen went on to pursue her passion for nursing, graduating as a Licensed Practical Nurse from...
John Lewis Wooley
June 3, 2025
John Lewis Wooley, age 69, was born to James and Carol (Carter) Wooley on November 30, 1955, in St. Johns, MI and died in West Branch, MI on June 3, 2025. The family moved from Elsie to West Branch when John was a toddler.
John was very involved in scouting, and he loved to camp, canoe, and hunt from a young...
John Bax
June 2, 2025
John Bax, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at his home in West Branch, Michigan. He was born on January 28, 1930, in Goodland Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, to John and Anna (Yonkman) Bax. John's life was marked by dedication, hard work and a deep commitment to his family and community.
Growing...
Geraldine Marie Illig
May 30, 2025
Geraldine Marie Illig, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 30, 2025. She passed away peacefully at her home in West Branch, MI surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 13, 1935, in Detroit, MI to the late LeRoy and Marie (Marshall) Bennett.
Geraldine married James R. Illig on June 4, 1955, 52 years...
Ralph John Brown
May 24, 2025
Ralph John Brown, born on August 29, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in West Branch, Michigan at the age of 75. He lived a life rich with experiences and relationships, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by his family and friends.
Ralph proudly served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1982,...
Michael Thomas Alley
May 22, 2025
Michael Thomas Alley, known to most as Mike, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in West Branch, MI, at the age of 55. Born on Saturday, January 24, 1970, in Bay City, MI. Mike spent most of his childhood in West Branch before spending many years in both Mt. Pleasant and the Detroit Area but ultimately returned to his...
Elaine Ruth Kaffenberger
May 21, 2025
Elaine Ruth Kaffenberger, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, was born on January 22, 1941, in Detroit, MI. She departed from this world peacefully at her home in St. Helen, MI, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by the love of her family. Elaine's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with kindness, devotion,...
Carl Arthur Bigelow
May 19, 2025
Carl Arthur Bigelow, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was born on January 24, 1950, in Lansing, MI to Carl G. and Betty (Bayes) Bigelow.
Carl dedicated a significant part of his life to his career at General Motors. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time fishing. The moments spent...
Jimmie Dewayne Morgan Jr.
May 19, 2025
Jimmie Dewayne Morgan Jr., affectionately known as Jim, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Lupton, MI. He was born on August 11, 1969, in Flint, MI. Throughout his life, Jim was known for his unwavering devotion to his family, which he cherished above all else.
Jim's career took him to Family Fare, where he became a reliable and well-respected...
Michael Harley Lehner
May 17, 2025
Michael Harley Lehner, 78, a kind and simple man, was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at The Brook in Standish, Michigan.
Throughout his life, Michael owned many small businesses, including those focused on training therapy dogs and most recently conducting Builder Licensing classes. His passion for animals, particularly...
Robert Joseph Kartes
May 15, 2025
Robert Joseph Kartes, known fondly as Bob, was born on Thursday, September 9, 1926, in West Branch, Michigan, where he also passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He led a life filled with hard work and talent, making significant contributions both in his career and through his love for music.
Bob worked at Murray Body...
Robert Dale Schilke
May 14, 2025
Robert Dale Schilke, cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 26, 1936, in Killdeer, North Dakota, he was the son of Reinhold and Irene (Evanson) Schilke.
Robert was a remarkable individual, lovingly remembered for his deep commitment to family and his numerous interests and passions. He...
Keith William Perrow
May 13, 2025
Keith William Perrow passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Midland, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He was born on Friday, June 27, 1941, in Alston, Michigan to William and Cecile (Destrampe) Perrow. He graduated from Baraga High School in 1960 and went on to build a life that was marked by hard work, loyalty, and a variety of...
Pearl Louise Davidson
May 8, 2025
Pearl Louise Davidson, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI, at the age of 81. She was born on March 16, 1944, in Birch Run, MI to Laymond "Jack" and Alta "Mae" (Drake) Flynn. Pearl lived in West Branch, MI since 2007, formerly of Prescott,...
Jo-Carroll Clark
May 6, 2025
Jo-Carroll Clark of West Branch, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Jo-Carroll was born in Lansing, MI on October 9, 1942, to Victor and Edna (Bessonen) Space. She grew up in the Lansing area, graduating from Lansing Everet High School. She attended college at Michigan State University, where she earned her associate degree. She met her future husband, Gary,...
Jeffrey Alan Cahill
May 3, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Cahill, a beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in West Branch, Michigan. He was born on Tuesday, August 4, 1959, in Flint, Michigan.
For many years, Jeffrey worked as a brick mason and construction worker. For the last 20 years, he was a familiar face as a delivery driver for G's Pizzeria,...
Hazel Marion Peralta
April 28, 2025
Hazel Marion Peralta, aged 76, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 28, 2025. Born on May 23, 1948, in Oliver Springs, TN, an only child to her loving mother, Erie Cox Davis and Paul Bass.
Hazel was a loving mother to the late Tina (Patrick) Wilks with Joseph (Paula) Peralta and Jaime (William Jr.) Serra, left to carry on...
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