Obituaries

Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

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

Julia S. Lancour

Julia S. Lancour

August 12, 2006

Julia S. Lancour, age 91 of St. Helen, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in St. Helen since 1996, formerly of Flint. She loved to read and she was a sports fan, especially enjoying college football. Mrs. Lancour is survived by her children, Ida Schonberg of St. Helen, Veronica Lancour and...

Betty Marlene Coleman

Betty Marlene Coleman

August 11, 2006

Betty Marlene (Sawyer) Coleman, age 69, passed away Friday, August 11, 2006 at her home in West Branch. Betty was born April 26, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan. She was hired by Pontiac Motors in 1966 where she worked for 24 years and retired in 1991. Upon retiring, she moved to West Branch. She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and especially cooking...

Edwin A. Anderson

Edwin A. Anderson

August 9, 2006

Edwin A. Anderson, age 75, of West Branch, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at his home. He was a retired supervisor for the automotive industry. Services have been held.

Judith A. Thick

Judith A. Thick

August 9, 2006

Thick, Judith Ann (Hart) passed away August 9, 2006 at her home on Clear Lake in the company of her loving family after a courageous battle against multiple myeloma. Judy is survived by her husband Jerry and by five children Wendy (Scott) Carpenter, Jennifer (Brian) Meaton, Julie (David) Hutchinson, Jody (Steve) Taratuta, Jill (Mike) Kosko; nine grandchildren, Lindsay & Trevor...

Arlene A. Jones

Arlene A. Jones

August 5, 2006

Arlene A. Jones of Luzerne, MI passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 at the Bortz Health Care of Rose City, MI at the age of 78. She was Born April 23, 1928 in Jamestown, NY to the late J. Clark and Annie Lowrey Wiltsie. Mrs. Jones graduated in June 1946 from Frewsburg High School, Frewsburg, NY. She worked and retired...

Jack D. Berry

Jack D. Berry

August 4, 2006

In loving memory of Jack Berry 1930-2006. Jack passed away August 4, 2006 at his home in West Branch. He had lived in West Branch since 1986 formerly of Rochester. Jack retired from the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam He also retired from The Grand Trunk Railroad in Pontiac. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting. He will...

Carol E. Hooper

Carol E. Hooper

August 2, 2006

Carol E. Hooper of Tucson, Arizona, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006. Carol was born November 3, 1927 in Port Huron, Michigan to Merle and Olive (Seitz) Wheaton. She graduated from Port Huron High School in 1945 and received a two year certificate from Michigan State College in 1947. She was office manager for Rieth-Riley Construction in Battle Creek, MI and...

Allan R. Hoxie

Allan R. Hoxie

July 31, 2006

Allan R. Hoxie, age 77, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 at Bortz Health Care Facility in West Branch surrounded by his loving family. Al was a resident of West Branch since 1971, formerly of Erie, Michigan. Al married Nancy June 28, 1986 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club...

Roy D. Mester

Roy D. Mester

July 30, 2006

Roy D. Mester, age 67, of West Branch, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at his home after an extended illness. He had lived in West Branch since 1972. He was a past member of the Rods & Relics Car Club and a member of the Churchill United Methodist Church. He retired from the Ogemaw County Road Commission in 1998....

Mary Laurich

Mary Laurich

July 27, 2006

Mary Laurich, age 79, passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City on Thursday, July 27, 2006. She had been a resident of Bortz Health Care since 1978, formerly of Caro and Newberry. Services have been held.

Pat A. Papple

Pat A. Papple

July 25, 2006

Pat A. Papple, age 65, of West Branch, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. She had lived in West Branch since 1965, formerly of Tecumseh. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Club and the West Branch Church of God. She enjoyed NASCAR and was a Red Wings fan. Pat is survived by...

Leona J. Meir

Leona J. Meir

July 25, 2006

Leona J. Meir, 71, of Rose City died July 25, 2006 at home. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City will take place on Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 1-9 p.m. There will be a rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be conducted by Fr. Miro D. Wiese OFM on Friday, July 28, 2006, 11:00...

Phyllis E. Pickering

Phyllis E. Pickering

July 24, 2006

Phyllis E. Pickering, age 79, of St. Helen, passed away at her home on Monday, July 24, 2006. She had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Flint. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Art Council of West Branch, the Spring Meadows Country Club in Linden, a member of the Bell Choir of...

Ailene Mae Bardsley

Ailene Mae Bardsley

July 24, 2006

Ailene Mae Bardsley, 97, of Anderson, Indiana passed into Heavenly Life July 24 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota with her son Bill at her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alice V. and William T. Yeo, sister Neva A. and brother Ralph T. Yeo, and her devoted husband of 65 years Ned Bardsley. Ailene is...

Charles Jarrell

Charles Jarrell

July 22, 2006

Charles Jarrell, age 56 of West Branch, passed away at his home Saturday, July 22, 2006 after an extended illness. Mr. Jarrell is survived by his wife, Kristine Jarrell of West Branch, children; Robert (Dawn) Jarrell of North Carolina, Charles Jr. (Marie) Jarrell of Houghton Lake, Rachelle (Jeramie) Brookins of Rose City, Bryan Ziegler of San Antonio, TX, Jason (Tricia)...

Joseph F. Lake

Joseph F. Lake

July 21, 2006

Joseph F. Lake, age 39, passed away suddenly Friday, July 21, 2006 at the West Branch Regional Medical Center. Joseph had lived in West Branch for the past 15 years previously from Rose City and Mio. Joseph enjoyed bowling and fishing and going to Sandy’s Restaurant each morning for his cup of coffee. Joseph is survived by his loving wife...

Toni J. Steenbergh

Toni J. Steenbergh

July 21, 2006

Toni J. Steenbergh, age 59, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Toni was a resident of Rose City since 1981, formerly of Clawson. She was a member of the Lioness Club in Rose City, the VFW Auxilary in Hale and a member of the Nursing Association. She enjoyed reading, painting and nursing. Surviving family...

Joe C. Rooks

Joe C. Rooks

July 19, 2006

Joe C. Rooks, age 71, of St. Helen, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at his home. He had lived in St. Helen since 1988, formerly of Westland. He was a member of the American Legion Post #416, 40/8, and the Wildwood Wheelers, Chapter 23, Good Sam. He loved golf, bowling, camping, bus trips and going to the casino. Mr....

Leroy F. Kaiser

Leroy F. Kaiser

July 18, 2006

Leroy F. Kaiser, age 67, of St. Helen, passed away at West Branch Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, July 18, 2006. He had lived in St. Helen since 2001, formerly of St. Clair Shores. Mr. Kaiser enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his sister, Delores Kaiser of St. Clair Shores and his brother, Henry Kaiser of St. Helen. A Graveside Service will...

Barbara J. Morse

Barbara J. Morse

July 16, 2006

Barbara J. Morse, age 72, passed away at Bortz Health Care in Rose City. She had lived in Rose City since 2005, formerly of Big Bay, MI. She was a member of the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marquette. Barbara is survived by her sisters, Dee (Don) Mann of Wolverine Lake and Carol (Dikran) Ornekian of Novi and several nieces...