Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas

Eva Dell Fox

Eva Dell Fox

March 17, 2011

Eva Dell Fox, age 80 of Rose City, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. Eva Dell had lived in Rose City for all of her life. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary and the Order of Eastern Star of Rose City. She enjoyed cooking, baking and knitting. Eva Dell is...

Treva Locke

Treva Locke

March 13, 2011

Treva Locke, age 90 of St. Helen, passed away at Bortz Health Care in West Branch on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Treva had lived in St. Helen since 1987, formerly of Royal Oak. She was a volunteer for the St. Helen Senior Citizen Center. Treva is survived by her stepdaughter Nancy (Ron) Kimball of West Branch, grandchildren; Ward (Lydia) Kimball,...

Willene Vanwormer

Willene Vanwormer

March 12, 2011

Willene VanWormer age 79, of West Branch, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 at her home. Willene lived in the West Branch for 58 years. She was a member of Churchill United Methodist Church. Willene is survived by son, Ron VanWormer of Houghton Lake, daughter, Frances Erwin of Saginaw, son, Tom (Gail) VanWormer of West Branch, daughter, Sally VanWormer of...

Velta (Tillie) Parker

Velta (Tillie) Parker

March 12, 2011

Velta E. (Tillie McKeage ) Parker, age 79 of St. Helen passed away at King Nursing and Rehabilitation Community in Houghton Lake on Saturday March 12, 2011. Tillie had lived in St. Helen since 2006, formerly of Roscommon and Port Huron. She was a member of the Eastern Stars of Roscommon and the Moose Lodge. She loved walking, exercise classes,...

John L. Selesky

John L. Selesky

March 5, 2011

John L. Selesky, age 92 passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his home. John had lived in Rose City since 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII as an aircraft pilot. John worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp., he spent 9 years as a firetower lookout and served 20 years as a Conservation Officer-Pilot both for the...

Michael Craig Riley

Michael Craig Riley

March 4, 2011

In Loving Memory of Michael Craig Riley October 8, 1949 ~ March 4, 2011 Michael C. Riley, age 61 of St. Helen passed away Friday, March 4, 2011. He was the son of the late O. Keith and Elizabeth “Dottie” Riley. He is survived by his beloved wife Laura Sue Riley and children Jeff Riley, Tina ( Thomas) Debolt, Jeff...

Henry L. "Hank" Klann

Henry L. "Hank" Klann

March 1, 2011

Henry L. “Hank” Klann age 80 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2011 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Hank had lived in West Branch since 1935. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years as a Technical Sergeant serving in Vietnam, Korea and Saudi Arabia. He enjoyed his cats and cigars. Hank is survived by...

William"Bill" J. Keppen

William"Bill" J. Keppen

February 19, 2011

William J. “Bill” Keppen, age 71, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, MI. Bill and Renee had lived in St. Helen since 1998 previously of Canton, MI. Bill was a life insurance agent with Metropolitan Life for 21 years and as a second career the age of 40 became a Police...

Jimmy Asher

Jimmy Asher

February 16, 2011

Jimmy Asher age 71 of Lupton, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He had lived in Lupton since 1999, formerly or Farwell. Jimmy served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed gardening and cooking. Jimmy is survived by his children, John Porter of Detroit, Connie Palmer and Kenny Porter both of Taylor, Theresa Smrekar of Cadillac and Samantha Montague...

Imogene Steuernol

Imogene Steuernol

February 15, 2011

Esta Imogene Steuernol, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2011 at the age of 92 living in Portland, Oregon. Imogene was born June 8, 1918 in Paden City, West Virginia to Maye and Edgar Slider. She trained to be a teacher at Ogemaw County Normal in West Branch, Michigan and then...

Bridget A. Mccormick

Bridget A. Mccormick

February 13, 2011

Bridget A. McCormick age 57 of Mio, passed away at her home Sunday, February 13, 2011. Bridget had lived in Mio for the past 22 years, formerly of Phoenix, AZ. She was a member of the 4-H Club of Oscoda County. She loved raising dogs and she enjoyed gardening and computer repair. Bridget is survived by her daughter Kasha (Daniel)...

Richard T. "Dick" Willett Sr.

Richard T. "Dick" Willett Sr.

February 12, 2011

Richard T. “Dick” Willett Sr., age 77 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Dick lived in West Branch all his life. He worked for West Branch-Rose City Schools for 27 years as a custodian, retiring in 1995. Dick enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family, especially his...

Richard "Ricky" A. Kehn

Richard "Ricky" A. Kehn

February 12, 2011

Richard A. “Ricky” Kehn, age 57 of West Branch, passed away Saturday February 12, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Ricky had lived in West Branch since 1981. He was associated with AuSable Valley Community Health Services. Ricky is survived by his brother William (Linda) Kehn of White Lake and his sister, Suzanne (Dennis) Goodson of Oxford and...

Lee Carroll

Lee Carroll

February 12, 2011

Lee Carroll, age 76, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 at her home in St. Helen. Lee moved to St. Helen in 1995, after living in Shelby Twp. and Sterling Heights for many years. Lee was born January 1, 1935 in Fenton, MI and married Robert E. Carroll on March 22, 1955 in West Branch. She was a member of...

Debra L. Lemanski

Debra L. Lemanski

February 11, 2011

Debra L. Lemanski, age 54 of West Branch, passed away Friday February 11, 2011 at her sister’s home. Debbie had lived in West Branch since 2002, formerly of Flint. She was a member of the VFW and the Eagles. She enjoyed hunting, riding her Harley, playing pool, camping, football and spending time with her grandchildren. Debbie is survived by her...

Richard Joseph Werth

Richard Joseph Werth

February 5, 2011

Richard Joseph Werth, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at his home on February 5, 2011, surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Alpena, MI on April 16, 1935 to Rosetta (Allard) and Melbourne Werth. When he was a boy, Richard's family moved to East Tawas, MI where he attended Tawas Area Schools. He was a class...

Zachary Thomas Figurski

Zachary Thomas Figurski

February 3, 2011

Zachary Thomas Figurski, age 23 of West Branch passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011. Zach had lived in West Branch for the past 18 years, formerly of Dryden, MI. He graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 2001 where he was a member of the Falcon wrestling, basketball and football teams. Zach enjoyed all sports, including bowling, golf, swimming, fishing,...

Howard B. Mccauley

Howard B. Mccauley

February 2, 2011

Howard B. McCauley, age 91 of West Branch passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Howard had lived in West Branch for all of his life. He was a licensed electrician and builder, building homes in Gladwin County and the St. Helen area. He was also a dairy farmer until the early 1970’s. Howard...

Lillian M. Craft

Lillian M. Craft

January 27, 2011

Lillian M. Craft, age 91 of West Branch passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at her home. Lillian had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Survivors include her sister, Bessie Lawrence of West Branch and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Sunday, January 30, 2011...

Jimmy Ray Rose

Jimmy Ray Rose

January 25, 2011

Jimmy Ray Rose, age 67 of West Branch, passed away Tuesday January 25, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim had lived in West Branch since 2001, formerly of Washington Township, MI. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the NRA. He worked for Valenite Corp. for 40 years, retiring in 2009. Jim enjoyed fishing,...