Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
David L. Larner
Jun 8, 2010
David L. Larner, age 64, passed away suddenly at his AuSable Lake home Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Dave was born in Flint on March 29, 1946 to David and Marion (Turnbull) Larner. David was a dedicated employee of Northwest Airlines in Lansing for 38 years. He retired in 2007 and moved from DeWitt to his beautiful AuSable Lake home where...
John J. Schlagel
Jun 7, 2010
John J. Schlagel, age 72 of West Branch, passed away Monday June 7, 2010 at his home. John had lived in West Branch since 1998, formerly of Sterling Heights. He retired from G.M. after 36 years. John was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a member of Motor State Street Rods, the Oscoda County Cruisers, Rods and Relics...
Estelle Kuczenski
Jun 4, 2010
Estelle Kuczenski, age 98 passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. Estelle is survived by her children, Virginia (Robert) Diamanti and Ronald Kuczenski, 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband John S. Kuczenski. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Fr....
Richard J. Pennell
Jun 2, 2010
Richard J. Pennell age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at his home. Richard had lived in Alger since 1992, formerly of Harrison Township, MI. He enjoyed playing cards, tinkering in the garage, cutting wood, and anything to do with mechanics. Richard is survived by son, Jeff (Shelley) Pennell of Sterling, son Greg (Dawn) Pennell of East China, daughter,...
Dolores D. Branch
Jun 2, 2010
Dolores D. Branch age 81, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw. Dolores had lived in Lupton since 1992, formerly of Arkansas and Farmington Hills. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the CCW. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society and she enjoyed toll painting, gardening, knitting and she collected depression...
Dennis E. Orr
May 29, 2010
Dennis E. Orr, age 72 of Gladstone, passed away Saturday morning, May 29, 2010 at the Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. He was born on February 19, 1938 in West Branch, the son of Melvin and Joan (Tolfree) Orr. Dennis was a graduate of West Branch High School. He continued his education at West Virginia Wesleyan and Alma...
Julie Ann Demerest-Kimball
May 28, 2010
Julie Ann Demerest-Kimball age 63 of West Branch, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Julie had lived in West Branch for all of her life. She graduated from West Branch High School in 1965. She loved being with her grandkids, playing with her pets and enjoyed interior decorating as a hobby. Julie is survived...
M. Rosemary Gustafson
May 28, 2010
Margaret Rosemary Gustafson nee Brink, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2010, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in Grand Rapids on September 1, 1927, she graduated from Moody Bible Institute and served as a missionary to Ghana for 16 years. She was also a pastor's wife for 18 years and a member of...
Kathrine V. Coomer
May 28, 2010
Kathrine V. Coomer, age 69 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2010. Kathrine had lived in the West Branch area since 1974. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in the primary organization, and was a Master Gardener. Kathrine is survived by her children,...
William L. Zang
May 26, 2010
William L. Zang, age 88 of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his home. Bill had lived in West Branch since 1976, formerly of Detroit. Bill was a decorated WWII combat veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a life member of the VFW and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodcarving and wildlife. He retired from the...
Thomas K. Bryce
May 24, 2010
Thomas K. Bryce, age 63 of Alger, passed away Monday May 24, 2010 at his home. Tom was born in Bridgeport on July 17, 1946. He was raised by his great-aunt Annie whom he greatly admired. Tom was one of 14 children, 3 of which are deceased. He attended Bridgeport High School and was among the first graduating class of...
Keith C. Miller
May 23, 2010
Keith C. Miller, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Harlin Assisted Living. Keith had lived in West Branch for the past 5 years, formerly of Canadian Lakes and Taylor, MI. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he loved singing in the choir. He also enjoyed genealogy and helping his...
Arlene L. Hunter
May 20, 2010
Arlene L. Hunter, age 89 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Lansing. Arlene always enjoyed baking delicious chocolate chip cookies and a highlight of her life was making a trip to Denmark to search her ancestry. She loved her family and...
Lorna Norine Bunting
May 16, 2010
L. Norine Bunting age 93 of West Branch passed away Sunday May 16, 2010 at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos. She was born February 21, 1917 in Grand River Iowa to Axel and Ellnora (Carrel) Hanson. She married Nile Bunting February 2, 1941 in Osceola, Iowa three weeks after their first date. The marriage lasted 55 years...
Jean Szucs Pernaitis
May 15, 2010
Jean Szucs Pernaitis age 87, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Jean was born April 15, 1923 in Ecorse, Michigan to William and Alma Gove. Jean had lived in West Branch for over 60 years. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and New Beginnings Lutheran Church. Jean loved to walk, read,...
Robert L. Obey Sr.
May 15, 2010
Robert L. Obey Sr. age 80, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 at home. Robert had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Hazel Park, MI. He enjoyed riding his dune buggy, woodworking, and taking care and spending time with his family. Robert is survived by son, Robert Jr. (Sue) Obey of St. Clair Shores, son, Michael (Anna Jackson)...
Sharon L. Karnafel
May 8, 2010
Sharon Lee Karnafel passed away Friday, May 8, 2010 at her home in West Branch, Michigan. Sharon was born January 21, 1945 in Ortonville, Mi to Arthur and Ferne Baker. Sharon has lived in West Branch since 1983 previously of Ortonville, MI. Sharon worked a K-Mart in West Branch for over 15 years and at the Wal-Mart over 5 years....
Delton E. Jones
May 7, 2010
Delton E. Jones passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 in Grayling, MI he was 72 years old. Delton had lived in Luzerne for 25 years previously of Marlette. He was a member of the SAL in Luzerne and the Moose Lodge in Mio. Delton enjoyed trips to the casino, bowling, playing horseshoes, playing cards, shooting pool, being outdoors and hunting....
Gladys I. Schuhmacher
May 6, 2010
Gladys I. Schuhmacher passed away Thursday May 6, 2010 in Bay City, Michigan she was 81 years old. Gladys has been a resident of Houghton Lake Heights since 1996 previously of West Branch. She was a member of the Red Hats Society and the St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked as an accountant/bookkeeper, and a real estate agent. She loved...
Beatrice M. Coleman
May 6, 2010
Beatrice M. Coleman, age 94 of St. Helen, passed away Thursday May 6, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Beatrice had lived in St. Helen since 1965, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in West Branch and she enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and being with her family. Beatrice is survived by her children,...
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