Marie L. Sirmeyer-Thomas

Marie L. Sirmeyer-Thomas, age 92, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2006 at Hospice of Live Care in Nashville, Tennessee. Marie was a resident of Nashville since 1986, formerly of Englewood, Florida and West Branch, Michigan. She was the founder and past owner of the Clear Lake Bar & Guide Post Corner Store in the 1940's and 50's and owned and operated the Clear Lake Rec Hall in the 1950's and 60's. Surviving family members include sons Richard Sirmeyer of West Branch and Thomas (Donna) Sirmeyer of Nashville; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Preceding Marie in death were her husbands Edward Sirmeyer and Ralph Thomas; daughter-in-law Hedy Sirmeyer, 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. with Father Robert Bissot officiating. Burial will be in Damon cemetery.