Obituaries

Nov 20, 2009

Eugene P. Martin, age 81 of Fowler died Friday, November 20, 2009. Born August 10, 1928 in Westphalia, MI to Nicholaus and Hildigard (Gross) Martin, Eugene was one of 10 children. He was a retired school custodian, bus driver and farmer. Eugene was a member of the Catholic Order of Forresters and Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler....

Nov 19, 2009

Ellen L. Wilson, age 61, of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at her home. There will be no services as it was Ellen's wishes to be cremated. Ellen was born in Evart, Michigan on April 18, 1948, the daughter Louis J. and Leola M. (Ferguson) Forbes and lived all of her life in St. Johns. She...

Nov 18, 2009

Elsie V. Fredrickson age 97, died November 18, 2009. Born March 19, 1912 in Proctor, Minnesota, the daughter of Carl and Sarah (Borg) Peterson. She was a 1930 graduate of Denfeld High School. Elsie married Carl Fredrickson in Duluth on September 3, 1938 and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2008. She had been a top salesperson...

Nov 18, 2009

Elizabeth M. Rowell was born on March 3, 1913, in Windber, PA, and died November 18, 2009, in St. Johns, MI. She was the daughter of Victor Sr. and Alice Torok. She married Fred Rowell on June 10, 1933, and they lived near Fowler all of their married lives. Later Elizabeth moved to St. Johns. She was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2009

Eleanor M. Murton, died November 16, 2009 at the age of 87. Born in Knox, NY, on November 29, 1921, the daughter of Omer and Elsie Snyder. Eleanor married Robert Murton on May 20, 1950 and he preceded her in death, January 19, 1992. She was a member of Pilgrim UMC, the Audubon Society and volunteered at Hazel I....

Nov 16, 2009

Beatrice Jelinek died November 16, 2008 at the age of 81. She was born August 21, 1927 in Mt. Morris, Michigan, the daughter of Orville and Pearl (Fairchild) Hunt. She worked as a factory worker at Woodards in Owosso. Beatrice married Joseph Jelinek on March 9, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1989.

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Nov 15, 2009

Lucille Davis, 79, passed away following a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Davis was born Lucille Brown, on March 23, 1930, the fourth daughter of Vere and Maybelle (Risley) Brown. She lived in the St. Johns area most of her life working as a homemaker and nurse’s aid at several local nursing homes. She graduated from Rodney B. Wilson...

Nov 15, 2009

Don Alan Barnes, age 57, of Riverdale, MI died Sunday, November 15th, 2009 at his residence with his family at his side. Don was born in Fort Bragg, NC on September 21, 1952, the son of Jeanne (Lahman) Fraser. He is survived by his mother Jeanne Fraser of Riverdale, MI; daughter Stacey Barnes of Appleton, WI; 2 sisters Gayle Clausen...

Nov 14, 2009

Melvin "Bud" Eugene Morse, age 78, of Corunna, MI passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center , Durand, MI. In accordance with Melvin's wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time. Melvin was born in Owosso, Michigan on July 30, 1931, the son of Orville and Florence (Mullins)...

Nov 11, 2009

Bertha “Maxine” Johnson, died November 11, 2009 at the age of 89. She was born in Micanopy, Florida on February 3, 1920, the daughter of Maxey and Ruth (Tubbs) Adams. Maxine married Charles Johnson on September 16, 1947 and he preceded in her death on April 6, 1981.

Surviving are son, Butch (Lee) Griffith of Perry, MI,...

Nov 10, 2009

Urban L. Weber, age 84, of Fowler, MI died Tuesday November 10, 2009. Born March 2, 1925 to Peter and Anna (George) Weber, Mr. Weber was a life-long resident of Fowler. He was a member of the Knight’s of Columbus and Farm Bureau. Mr. Weber was a devoted farmer and loved to play cards. He married Marie Thelen in...

Nov 10, 2009

Mary Jane Melrose, age 85, of Stuart, FL and formerly of Owosso, MI passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at her daughter's home in Ionia, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:30 P.M. Pastor John R. Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial...

Nov 10, 2009

Veronica Elaine McGinn, age 91, of Owosso, MI died on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Rose Gardens Assisted Living, Caledonia Township, MI. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church, 1500 N. Water Street, Owosso, MI. Pastor Calvn Long will officiate and burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery,...

Nov 9, 2009

Betty Lou Young, age 82, of St. Louis, MI, formerly from Lansing, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 9, 2009 at her home with her loving family by her side. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church of St. Louis on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Phil Maxwell will officiate. Betty...

Nov 9, 2009

Catherine Eileen Gee, age 71 of Ovid, was ushered into the presence of her Savior on Monday, November 9, 2009. Catherine was a homemaker and teacher. Her teaching career was over 25 years. Beginning in the Owosso Public School System and continuing at Grove Christian School of St. Johns. She was born in St. Johns, Michigan on October 7,...

Nov 8, 2009

Mildred Emeline Evans, age 79, of Bannister, MI passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Ashley Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Jerry Drummond will officiate. Burial will follow at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held on Monday...

Nov 4, 2009

Leo Bernard “Bull” Lowe, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 4, 2009 after bravely fighting a devastating battle with cancer. He was born to Vernon and Irma Lowe on August 20, 1939. Leo graduated from Bath High School and was a retired sheet metal worker. He loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing...

Nov 4, 2009

Nellie E. Wightman, age 90, of Owosso, MI passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. Rev. Susan Kingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Nov 3, 2009

Kevin James Wiley, age 35, of Owosso, Michigan died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Corunna Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11:00 A.M., Pastor John Walworth will officiate. Burial will be held at Pine Tree Cemetery, Corunna, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...

Nov 3, 2009

Elmer Arlo Walter, age 83, of Elsie, MI passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, MI on Friday, November 6, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Herb Wheelock will officiate. Burial will follow at Fairfield Township Cemetery, Fairfield Township, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Thursday,...