Joyce M. Calies

Joyce M. Calies, age 86 of West Branch, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at her daughter’s home. She had lived in West Branch for the past 30 years, formerly of Roseville. Mrs. Calies was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Cooper of West Branch and Karen (John) Evans of Rapid City, grandchildren, John (Annette), Jeffrey (Kelly), Jason (Rosie), Thomas (Kelly) and Nicholas (Abigail), great-grandchildren, Alexandria, Michael, Amber, Anna, Athena and John Alden. Also surviving are her sisters, Evelyn Carl of Canton and Donna (James) Geistert of Livonia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and her son, Robert Jr. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, October 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Fr. Robert Bissot will officiate with burial following at Ogemaw Springs Cemetery, West Branch. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands, West Branch.