Obituary of LeRoy Orlan Sterbenz Woodside LeRoy O. "Lee" Sterbenz, 77, a resident of Woodside passed away at home on May 9, 2017 following a short illness. Lee was born on February 18, 1940 in Baraga, a son of the late Joseph and Marie(Ross) Sterbenz. Besides his parents, Lee was also preceded in death by a brother Joseph E. Sterbenz, and other relatives. Surviving are; His life's loving partner Betty Riutta, His Stepson Jason (Christine) Riutta of Hancock; His Step-Grandchildren Evelina and Isabel; His Nephew Earl Sterbenz and Family of Arizona; Sister-in-law Joanne Sterbenz of Lake Linden; And a special friend Scott St. Peter. Private family services will be held at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hancock with Pastor Paul Marin to officiate. Burial will be held in the Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock. To view this obituary or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net. The Memorial Chapel & Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock are assisting the family with the arrangments.Service Information To send flowers to the family of LeRoy Sterbenz, please visit Tribute Store