Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack

Esther M. Poliwchak-Womack age 79 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at Brian’s House in Bay City. Esther lived in Alger on the Tittabawassee River for many years before moving to West Branch in 1996. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was active on the church council for many years. She served as an election board official and was active in civic affairs. She was a very charitable lady. Esther is survived by her nephews, Kent (Janet) Griffiths of Hartland and Charles (Anna) Griffiths of Greenville, TX and her nieces, Nancy (Steve) Midura of West Chester, OH, Christine (Jay) Robinson of Fowlerville and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank Poliwchak and Melvin Womack, her parents, Otto and Olga Gersch, brothers, Walter and Marvin Gersch and her sister Lillian Griffiths. She was a loving cousin to the Kirchinger family. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 3-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch. Rev. Howard Travis will officiate. Burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, West Branch.