Louella May Brethauer Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Louella May Brethauer of West Branch, Michigan, whose life came to an end on February 8, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Louella May Brethauer to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbert Lucas and Alice Lucas (Pidcock); her former husband Carl McGahan; and her husband Bill Brethauer. She is survived by: her children, Virginia Homan (Dan), Jeri Gonka (Jim), Ilene Helfirch (Dennis), James McGahan (Elaine), Robert McGahan and John McGahan (Joanne); her siblings, Janice Cotter, Ruby Rich and Tim Lucas; her children, Norma Davison and Gerald McGahan; her granddaughters, Rita and Cynthia; and her siblings, Wilbert, Paul Lucas, Alice Eagle and Rose Dyl. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.