Mary E. Klein-Sian

Mary E. Klein-Sian, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at her home. Mary was born to Russel and LaVera Diffin on February 2, 1923. She married Virgil Klein on May 1, 1940 and they raised five children, residing in the West Branch-Gladwin area. She later married William Sian of Sanford, gaining several step-children. Mary was a member of the Faith Alive Church in West Branch and she enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Her family was very important to her. Mary is survived by her children, Helen (Gordon) Burger of Springhill, FL, Virgil (Carol) Klein of Alger and Robert (Idola) Klein of Luther, 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren, her daughter-in-laws Maxine Klein of Bay City and Kathy Klein of Alaska and her sister, Jenny Meyers. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgil, her sons, Harold and Melvin Klein, her grandchildren, Eldon and Leisa, one great-granddaughter Gabrielle, her second husband William Sian and her siblings Alec, Russell, Euphema, Josephine, John, Floyd and Lloyd. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Friday, April 6, 2012 from 5-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Faith Alive Church in West Branch. Burial will take place at Edwards Township Cemetery, West Branch.