Barbara J. Runge

Barbara J. Runge, age 72, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2007 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. She had lived in West Branch since 1991, formerly of Taylor. Barbara was involved with the arts and crafts community in West Branch. She loved to paint in oil and she won many awards for her paintings. She also judged paintings for the Ogemaw County Fair. Survivors include her husband, Robert Runge of West Branch, children; William (Teresa) Runge of Belleville and Eileen McGregor of West Branch, grandchildren; Jamie Runge, Joshua McGregor and Matthew McGregor. She was preceded in death by an infant son in 1960. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 from 1-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Dale Peters will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to the West Branch Community Support Team. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.