Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries
Local obituaries for Rose City, St. Helen, and West Branch, MI Areas
Karl Mikiel Mann
February 27, 2016
Karl M. Mann, age 76, of West Branch, MI, formerly of Waterford, MI passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born on February 10, 1940 in Fairfield, IL. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and drinking beer. Karl is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Mann; son, Michael “Chris” Mann; daughter, Susan (Roger) Schmittka; 9 grandchildren and 6...
Virgie Louise Mcdowell
February 26, 2016
Virgie Louise McDowell, age 74, passed away February 26, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Virgie had lived in Prescott, MI for 25 years previously of Melvin, MI. She was born on April 21, 1941 in Otter County West Virginia to Roy and Madeleine (Conard) Elswick. Virgie married James F. McDowell Jr. on January 12, 1962 in Brady...
Barbara Jean Mcfarland
February 18, 2016
Barbara Jean (Currie) McFarland, age 84, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her home in West Branch, MI with her loving family by her side. Barbara had lived up north in the Ogemaw County area since 1978, formerly of Troy, MI. She was born on April 9, 1931 in Holly, MI to Archibald and Beatrice (Crawford) Currie. Barbara...
Madelene Winter
February 14, 2016
Madelene Winter, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. She was born to Thomas and Jessie (Moore) Ramsey in Elktone, MI on November 19, 1925. Madelene was a member of the Heart of FL Lady Anglers, Gals & Guys Bass Club of Polk County, and the bowling league at Cypress...
Deborah Kay Rau
February 14, 2016
Deborah Kay Rau, age 59, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She had lived West Branch, MI for the past 46 years, formerly of Bay City. Debbie was born to Karlyn and Evalena (Sly) Adcock on June 3, 1956 in Bay City, MI. She was a member of the St. Joseph...
Christopher William Martin
February 13, 2016
Christopher William Martin, age 16, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at St. Mary’s of Michigan in Saginaw, MI after injuries he sustained from an automobile accident. He had lived in West Branch, MI for his entire life. Christopher was born to David Martin Jr. and Rhonda Williamson in West Branch, MI on May 31, 1999. He was currently...
James "J.C." Clark Sutherland
February 10, 2016
James Clark Sutherland, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in West Branch, MI. He was born to Clark and Gladys (McKee) Sutherland in Pontiac, MI on August 29, 1936. On December 26, 1955, J.C. married Esther Sweet in Lake Orion, MI. J.C. is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Esther Sutherland of West Branch, MI;...
Laura Maybell Wright
February 8, 2016
Laura Maybell Wright, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2016 at The Villa at West Branch. She was born to Oscar and Bessie (Wiltse) Gerard in Saginaw, MI on April 15, 1923. Laura was a member of Faith Alive Church. She enjoyed sewing, reading, gardening and hunting. Laura is survived by her sister, Elva Boese of Saginaw, MI;...
Joseph G. Lauwers Jr.
February 8, 2016
Joseph George Lauwers, Jr., born November 1, 1935 in Detroit, died February 8, 2016 in Rose City, Michigan. Joe died peacefully at home the morning of February 8, 2016 at the age of 80, surrounded by family. Joe worked proudly as an ironworker, including 26 years as the president and business agent for Reinforced Ironworkers Local 426 in Detroit, retiring...
Nancy Jane Hoxie
February 7, 2016
Nancy Jane Hoxie, age 77, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in West Branch, MI. She had lived in West Branch since 1986, formerly of Ann Arbor, MI. Nancy was born on May 9, 1938 to Aubrey and Ruth (Mattison) Whitfield in Chelsea, MI. Nancy was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Kiwanis Club of West Branch,...
Raymond Charles Nicol
February 6, 2016
Raymond Charles Nicol, 68 years, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at The Villa of Rose City with his family by his side. Ray had lived in Rose City for the past year, previously of Farwell and West Branch. He was born on December 4, 1947 to Charles and Ethel (Vogtman) Nicol. On January 11, 1991 he married Rebecca Lynn...
Harriet Lucille Doran
January 31, 2016
Harriet Lucille (Harrington) Doran, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Grand Rapids, MI, peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loving family. Harriet was born on May 30, 1935, to Hugh and Olive Harrington in Hetherton, MI, and lived in the West Branch, Michigan area most of her adult life before retiring to Florida. She grew...
Karen Irene Lapere
January 31, 2016
Karen Irene LaPere, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2016 in Rose City, MI. She had lived in Rose City, MI since 1995, formerly of Taylor, MI. Karen was born to Rene and Hyacinth (Stephenson) LaPere in Monroe, MI on August 27, 1952. She enjoyed camping, going to the beach, and campfires. Karen is survived by her son,...
Dorothy Louise Romancky
January 30, 2016
Dorothy Louise Romancky, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at The Villa at West Branch. She has lived in St. Helen, MI all of her life. Dorothy was born to Comer and Frances (Hester) Bumbalough in Detroit, MI on September 25, 1929. She was a member of the St. Helen Assembly of God Church and loved being...
John "Jack" Eldred Kinnunen
January 26, 2016
John “Jack” Eldred Kinnunen, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. He had lived in St. Helen, MI since 1996, formerly of Livonia, MI. Jack was born to Yalmer and Lena (Tervo) Kinnunen in Allouez, MI on June 23, 1938. He married Theresa Martin in Detroit, MI on August 15, 1959. Jack...
Jacqueline M. Wagner
January 24, 2016
Jacqueline M. Wagner, age 63, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at The Villa at West Branch. She had lived in West Branch for most of her life. Jacqueline was born on December 19, 1952 to Eugene and Marilyn (Pecnik) Karoliski in Detroit, MI. Cremation has taken place and no service is scheduled at this time.
Donna Lee Nelson
January 23, 2016
Donna Lee Nelson, age 93 of West Branch, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Horizon Senior Living in West Branch with family by her side. Donna was born in West Branch to Merritt and Grace Valley on May 1, 1922. She has lived in West Branch her whole life. Donna was a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekka,...
William "Billy" Fredrick Matt Jr.
January 22, 2016
William “ Billy” Fredrick Matt Jr. age 45, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at his home in St. Helen, MI. He was a resident of St. Helen since 2007, formerly of Gladwin. Billy was born in Midland to William Sr. and Paulette Matt on March 28, 1970. He married Christine Marie Christner on March 3, 2007 in St....
Warren "Bud" E. Hooper
January 19, 2016
Warren E. “Bud” Hooper departed this world Jan. 19, 2016, but his wonderful spirit, profound wisdom and generous nature will forever remain. Born Sept. 15, 1924, in West Branch to Warren J. Hooper and Lucille E. (Kennelly) Hooper, Bud excelled at many endeavors — academics, athletics, horsemanship, pool hall ace. As a senior in 1942 at West Branch High School...
Larry Eldon Andrews
January 12, 2016
Larry Eldon Andrews, 71, of Gaylord passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at Otsego Memorial Hospital. Born in West Branch on Aug. 4, 1944, Larry was the son of Stanley and Frances (Barrett) Andrews. He was a graduate of West Branch High School and also attended Michigan State University. Larry served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. A longtime...
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