Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

Dec 16, 2006

Fred L. Bohlinger, age 55 of West Branch, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 16, 2006 at St. John's Hospital in Detroit. He had lived in West Branch for all of his life. Fred owned and operated Asphalt Seal Coating Service in West Branch and graduated from Ogemaw Heights High School in 1969. He was a member of the Center Line...

Dec 12, 2006

Barbara K. McDonald, age 61 of St. Helen, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City. She had lived in St. Helen since 2000, formerly of Flint. Barbara was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. She enjoyed feeding birds, especially hummingbirds, flowers, crocheting and painting. Barbara is survived by her husband, David McDonald...

Dec 9, 2006

Hannah Eva Sissons, age 88, passed away Satuday, December 9, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had been a resident of St. Helen since 1970, formerly of Lincoln Park. Eva is survived by her children, Patricia Crawford of St. Helen, John (Barbara) Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, Luke Sanak of St. Helen and...

Dec 5, 2006

John Graham Kurtz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away at his home from cancer on December 5, 2006. Mr. Kurtz was born December 19, 1934 to Alfred and Rita (Elliott) Kurtz in Saginaw. John received his master's degree in Education from Central Michigan University. John enjoyed many career challenges in Business, Education, Driver's Training, Alternative Education and Administration....

Dec 4, 2006

Dec 2, 2006

Oliver J. Cardinal, age 82 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in West Branch since 1992, formerly of Detroit. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Cardinal is survived by his children; Laura Cardinal of West Branch, Beverly (Hugh Lonnie) Forrester of Dearborn Heights and Oliver (Beverly) Cardinal of Redford Township,...

Dec 2, 2006

Jill (Poling) Fournier, age 42 of West Branch, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 2, 2006. She had lived in West Branch for all of her life. Jill is survived by her sons, Joshua and Jordan Fournier both of Warsaw, IN, her father, Paul Poling of West Branch, her sister, Janis (Rick) Fontenot of Rose City and her...

Dec 1, 2006

Edmund A. Zbikowski, age 89, of St. Helen, passed away Friday, December 1, 2006 at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon. He had lived in St. Helen since 1999, formerly of Florida. He was a member of the St. Helen Lions Club. Edmund is survived by son, Edmund W. (Rosemary) Zbikowski of Madison Heights, daughter, Patricia H. (Andre') Janisse of Roscommon, daughter,...

Nov 30, 2006

Burton D. Stevens, age 65, of Gladwin, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in Gladwin since 1991, formerly of Newport. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Billie Stevens of Gladwin, sons; Dean (Zoe) Stevens and Charles (Marci) Stevens both of Newport, grandchildren; Cody, Chelsea, Cheyenne and Raine, his brother, Robert...

Nov 30, 2006

Thelma E. Brick, age 92 of West Branch, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had recently moved back to West Branch from Kalkaska. She was a professional seamstress and tailor and she taught school in West Branch. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Kalkaska Hospital and the DCCW. Mrs. Brick...

Nov 28, 2006

Milton C. Eschenburg, age 79, of Prescott, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at Bay Special Care Hospital in Bay City. He had lived in Prescott since 1991, formerly of Mt. Clemens. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, a life member of the AM Vets and he owned and operated Trade Winds in Mt. Clemens. He loved fishing...

Nov 27, 2006

Florence R. Hoff, age 90, of St. Helen, passed away Monday, November 27, 2006 at Hope Nursing Home in Westland. She had lived in St. Helen since 1965. She was a member since 1945 and Past Worthy Matron of the Fidelity Chapter 50, Order of the Eastern Star of Roscommon and a member of the White Shrine. Mrs. Hoff is...

Nov 22, 2006

William H. Beach, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. William was a resident of St. Helen since 1978, formerly of Madison Heights. He was a member and past-president of the American Legion Post #46, was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the Purple Heart and...

Nov 22, 2006

Eva Diana Bierschbach, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at her home in Rose City surrounded by her loving family. Eva resided in Rose City since 1980, formerly of Livonia. She married her husband Ernest on October 30, 1919 in Rose City. Surviving family members include her son Larry (Gabrial) Bierschbach of Rose City; 6 grandchildren, Carrie,...

Nov 22, 2006

Floyd Hoag, age 75 of Mio, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 22, 2006. He had lived in Mio for the past 4 years, formerly of West Branch. Floyd enjoyed planting flowers, shopping, bowling, watching TV, especially Red Skelton and John Wayne, attending church and he had a great sense of humor. Floyd will be missed by his...

Nov 20, 2006

Joseph Kierpaul, age 94 of Prescott, passed away at his home on Monday, November 20, 2006. He had lived in Prescott for all of his life. He was a member of the VFW and the Mills Township volunteer fire department. He enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. Mr. Kierpaul is survived by his children, Steffeny Williamson of AuGres, Heather (Brian) Lucynski...

Nov 19, 2006

Robert M. Wright, age 45 of St. Helen, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wright had lived in St. Helen for all of his life. He enjoyed football. Survivors include his children, Andrew Wright and Robert Wright both of Traverse City, Sara (Roger) Larange of St. Helen, stepdaughter, Tanika Storey, his mother, Norma...

Nov 18, 2006

David B. McLay, age 55, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 18, 2006 in West Branch. He resided in West Branch since 2000, formerly of Royal Oak. David married his wife Bobbi on May 9, 1987 in Hazel Park. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of West Branch, the National Rifle Association and the U.A.W. He loved hunting,...

Nov 17, 2006

Lillian A. Weiler, age 98 of West Branch, passed away Friday, November 17, 2006 at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in West Branch since 1928, formerly of Detroit. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Weiler is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Hall of Arizona, daughter in...

Nov 14, 2006

John R. Hilberry, age 87, of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw. He had lived in West Branch since 1974. He retired from the United States Marine Corps on April 1, 1975 after serving in WW II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was also involved in several tours...