Elaine Fries

Elaine Fries age 95 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Bortz Health Care of West Branch. She was born November 17, 1916 in West Branch. Beloved daughter of Emma and Oscar McDonald. Elaine is survived by niece, Eldean Reilly of Warren, nephew, Donald Thornton of Warren and many other nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by sisters, Leona Green and Edna Thornton. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Monday, January 9, 2012 from 3-9 p.m. The funeral service will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Howard Travis will officiate with burial following at Brookside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society.