Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
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,...
Ronny Gene Griffus
May 6, 2010
Ronny G. Griffus, age 46 of Alger, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010 at his father’s home. Ronny had lived in Alger since 1999, formerly of Flint. He enjoyed canoeing, wood cutting and campfires. Ronny is survived by his father, Dale Griffus of West Branch, his mother, Evelyn Suff of Flint, siblings; Dale Crossley of Prescott, Terry Griffus and Tammy...
Donald W. Holston
May 3, 2010
Donald W. Holston, age 83 of Prescott passed away Monday, May 3, 2010 at his home. He had lived in Prescott since 1997, formerly of Howell and Detroit. Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie of Prescott, children; Terry (Karen) Holston and Dawn Wilson both of Prescott, Doug (Kris) Holston of Wyandotte, Tommy (Debbie) Holston of Lake...
Charles M. Butler
May 2, 2010
Charles M. Butler passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch. Charles was born February 2, 1917 in West Branch the son of Margaret (Sullivan) and William Butler. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School in 1934. Charles served in the U.S. Army during WW II as a Staff Sergeant with Company G, 7th...
Roger D. Burke
May 2, 2010
Roger D. Burke, age 57 of Rose City, passed away Sunday May 2, 2010 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Roger had lived in Rose City since 2007, formerly of Apopka, FL. He enjoyed U of M football and was a Dale Earnhardt fan. Roger is survived by his children Courtney (Blueberry) Burke and Aaron Burke both of Apopka, FL,...

Lloyd Oyster
April 24, 2010
Lloyd “Red” B. Oyster, 88, of Lupton passed away Saturday April 24, 2010 at home peacefully, surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born Jan. 19, 1922 in Lupton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with family and friends. Lloyd served in the army during World War II as a Machine gunner. He also was a jack of all trades; a...
Delores Isedorey (Spohn) Good
April 23, 2010
Delores Isedorey (Spohn) Good, age 88, went to meet her Lord on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, Michigan due to complications from the massive stroke she had on September 24, 2009. Delores was born on May 1, 1921 in Flint, Michigan to Albert James Spohn and Marie R. (LaChance) Spohn Allen. She continued to...

Charlotte L. Gertcher
April 20, 2010
Charlotte L. Gertcher, age 98, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2010 at the Gladwin Pines Nursing Home. Charlotte had lived in St. Helen since 2007 previously of Lapeer and Columbiaville, MI. She attended Lake St. Helen Baptist Church in St. Helen; she enjoyed playing BINGO, Bowling, and the lottery. Charlotte is survived by her 3 sons Sam (Barbara) Gertcher of...

Frances A. Holbrook
April 18, 2010
Frances A. Holbrook, age 68 of West Branch, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at her daughter’s home. Frances had lived in West Branch since 1979, formerly of Taylor. She enjoyed garage sales, her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Frances is survived by her children, Bobby (Angel) Holbrook, Victoria (Mark) Noffsinger and Tammy (Todd) Almy all of West Branch, grandchildren; Sara,...
Elizabeth B. Thomas
April 15, 2010
Elizabeth B. Thomas, age 70 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her home. Elizabeth had lived in the West Branch area since 1990. She was a kitchen aid at Bortz Health Care in West Branch for 13 years. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Carol Snider of West Branch, Kenneth Snider of Hopkinsville, KY, James Paul...

Paul R. Coulter
April 13, 2010
Paul R. Coulter, age 76 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2010 at his home. Paul had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Pontiac. Paul is survived by his brothers, Carl (Barbara) Coulter of Clarkston and Jack Coulter of Waterford and his sister, Shirley Brown of Clarkston. Services have been held.
Henry "Hank" Barton
April 12, 2010
Henry F. “Hank” Barton, age 70 of St. Helen went to be with the Lord Monday, April 12, 2010, surrounded by loved ones, after an extended illness. Hank had lived in the St. Helen area for most of his life. He was a member of the Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church in West Branch and the Christian Motorcyclist Association. He...
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