A. Joseph Irving

Joseph Irving, age 76, passed away suddenly at his home. Joe had lived in West Branch for the past 35 years, formerly of Petoskey. He was a member of the Moose Lodge #2051,the VFW Post #3775 and the Optimist Club all of West Branch. He was the former owner of the Branch Bookstore and currently the owner of Ogemaw Enterprises. Mr. Irving is survived by daughter--Becky (Tony) Arndt of Houghton Lake, daughter in law Fran Irving of West Branch, 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister Nellie and his brother Larry. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan in 1994 and 2 sons--Joseph Irving and Daniel Irving. Visitation at the Steuernol and McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Monday August 23, 2004 from 1-9 PM. The funeral service will be Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home in West Branch. Pastor Doug Kennedy will officiate with burial following at Brookside Cemetery in West Branch. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.