Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home Obituaries

Jun 14, 2014

Susan Rose Gillette, 73, of West Branch passed away June 14, 2014. She was born in Wayne County, Detroit, Michigan on January 22, 1941 to Paul and Caroline (Green) Norton. She graduated from West Branch High School. Sue enjoyed bingo, puzzles, and playing cards, and games with family and friends. She also volunteered for several organizations. She most enjoyed the...

Jun 11, 2014

Richard Allen Hintz Jr., age 34, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in Rose City, MI. Richie has lived in Rose City since 2000, formerly of West Branch. He was born to Richard Allen Sr. and Traci (Sawyer) Hintz on December 5, 1979 in West Branch. Richie married Catherine Jean Pennell on June 13, 2009 in Rose City. He enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2014

Fred Allen Sperry, age 80, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Fred has lived in St. Helen since 1977, formerly of Saginaw, MI. He was born to Fred and Helen (Jenkins) Sperry on March 4, 1934 in Brant, MI. Fred married Donna Clark on June 11, 1958 in Vernon, TX. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening,...

Jun 7, 2014

Richard S. Martin died Saturday, June 7, surrounded by his family after a brave fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 68. Dick was born on Sept. 16, 1945, in West Branch, the son of Robert and Katherine Martin (later Morrison). After graduating from West Branch High School in 1963, he attended Michigan State University for two years before joining the...

Jun 5, 2014

Ryan D. Smagacz, age 30, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Ryan was born on May 8, 1984 in Royal Oak, MI to David Smagacz and Susan Johnson. Formally of Sterling Heights, MI, he has lived in St. Helen and Northern Michigan since 2006. Ryan received a certificate for dog grooming and enjoyed being outdoors...

Jun 5, 2014

Kenneth Harold Trembath, age 85, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Medilodge in Sterling, MI. He was born to Harold and Violet (Johnson) Trembath on February 11, 1929 in Saginaw, MI. Ken graduated from Negaunee High School, then moved to Clinton Twp to continue his work with the Michigan Inspection Bureau. After retiring from Marsh & McLennan, he...

Jun 3, 2014

Douglas Alan Gorte, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 in St. Helen, MI. Douglas has lived in St. Helen since 2008, formerly of Wyoming, MI. He was born to John and Carlena (Armstrong) Gorte on March 4, 1955 in Saginaw, MI. Douglas enjoyed spending time fishing. Douglas is survived by his mother, Carlena Gorte of St. Helen;...

Jun 1, 2014

Doris M. Bartels, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. She has lived in Rose City, MI for all her life. Doris was born to Albert and Marion (White) Bartels in Rose City, MI on September 5, 1933. She loved embroidery and rose bushes. Doris is survived by her daughter:...

May 30, 2014

Harvey Frank Emmons, Sr., age 81, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Harvey was born on January 30, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Frank and Anna Emmons. He grew up in Taylor, MI where he met and married his wife of 61 years, Shirley J. Emmons. Formally of Southgate, MI, Harvey has lived in West...

May 30, 2014

May 29, 2014

Harvey Rudolph Hosfelt, age 75, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2014 in West Branch, MI. Harvey has lived in the West Branch area for 12 years, formerly of Grosse Ile, MI. He was born to Leo and Vera (Jewell) Hosfelt in Detroit, MI on April 12, 1939. Harvey married Peggy Johnson on July 24, 1976 in Dearborn, MI. He...

May 22, 2014

Gordon E Curtis, age 70, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at his home in St. Helen, MI after a long illness. He has lived in St. Helen since 1995, formerly of Flint, MI. Gordon was born to Harry and Bertha (Fox) Curtis in Lapeer, MI on June 29, 1943. He graduated from Davison High School in 1961 and...

May 21, 2014

Jadwiga Wing, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Bortz Health Care in West Branch, MI. Jadwiga had lived in West Branch since 1987, formerly of Sterling Heights, MI. She was born to Ludwig and Leokadia (Osmolak) Budziszewska in Warsaw, Poland on January 5, 1929. Jadwiga enjoyed golfing and belonged to many golf leagues. She also liked...

May 20, 2014

Harold Dean Scott, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region. He has lived in St. Helen, MI since 1975, formerly of Redford Township, MI. Harold was born to Lester and Nancy (McQueen) Scott on September 7, 1940 in Laurel, KY. He married Margaret Derezich in Detroit, MI on October 23, 1971. Harold enjoyed hunting,...

May 19, 2014

Lewis Eugene Cox, age 63, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Lou has lived in St. Helen since 1967, formerly of Flint, MI. He was born to Altus and Rose (Carpentier) Cox on July 4, 1950 in Flint, MI. Lou married Carol Jean McDermand on January 28, 1972 in St. Helen, MI. Lou...

May 16, 2014

Carl J. Malvitz, age 73, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Carl was a long time resident of St. Helen. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home 702 N. St. Helen Road St....

May 16, 2014

Lynn Michelle Schaefer, age 47, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at West Branch Regional Medical Center. Lynn has lived in St. Helen most of her adult life, formerly of Highland-Milford area. She was born to Richard and Barbara (Trumph) Hill on November 12, 1966 in Wayne Co., MI. Lynn was VP of Helping Hands of St. Helen and...

May 13, 2014

Mark Christopher “Wheels” Huntley, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at McLaren Bay Region in Bay City, MI. Mark has lived in St. Helen since 1971, formerly of Bay City. He was born to Melvin and Mamie (Townsend) Huntley on August 29, 1960 in Pontiac, MI. Mark was an active volunteer with the Fire Department in Richfield...

May 12, 2014

William C. (Bill) Jennings of Rose City, MI, formerly of Martinsburg, WV, passed away on May 12, 2014. He was the husband of Catherine Teeples Jennings for fifty years. Born March 1, 1934 in Rhodes, MI to George and Genevieve Jennings Fox, he was the stepson of Sidney Fox. He retired from General Motors after having worked for the company...

May 11, 2014

Tina M. Mauppin, age 52, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Hilltop Manor Health Care Center in Roscommon, MI. Tina has lived in Roscommon since 2009, formerly of St. Helen, MI. She was born to Franklin and Delores (Wright) Storms on January 3, 1962 in Flint, MI. Tina enjoyed fishing, hunting and going to church. Tina is survived...