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Sara Elizabeth Burns

January 11, 1989 — January 10, 2023

Sara Elizabeth Burns, age 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in Clare County, MI. She was born on January 11, 1989, in Detroit, MI to James Burns and Lorrie Martin.


Sara lived in Houghton Lake, MI for a year formerly of St. Helen, MI. She graduated from Troy High School in 2008 and attended Henry Ford College. She worked at Walmart in West Branch for the past 8 years. Sara enjoyed crafting, painting, and caring for her children.


Sara is survived by her son Gabe Burns of St. Helen; daughter McKenzie Smith of St. Helen, father James (Crystal) Burns of Warren, MI; sister Heather Marchwinski of Troy, MI; step brothers Alex, Richard, Donald, and Trevor; siblings Astar, Carol Ann, Jemma, Tom, Bryttni, and Austin; step father Donald Marchwinski of Westland, MI; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.


She is preceded in death by her mother Lorrie.


Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in St. Helen.


Memorial contributions can be made to the family or the Go Fund Me setup for funeral expenses.


Online condolences can be shared at www.steuernolmclaren.com



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Visitation

Monday, February 6, 2023

2:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Homes - St. Helen

702 North Saint Helen Road, St. Helen, MI 48656

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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