Obituaries

Jan 12, 2010

March 27, 1941 – January 12, 2010 Eugene Rutherford, age 68, of Alma passed away at St Mary's Hospital in Saginaw on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1958 – 1962. He worked for Alma Concrete until he retired in 2006. Eugene was also member of the Moose Lodge, and...

Jan 12, 2010

Catherine L. Greene died January 11, 2010, at the age of 90. Born in Clinton County on August 19, 1919, the daughter of J.C. and Birdie (Duzenbury) Colby and lived in Laingsburg, Ovid and Carland all of her life. She graduated from Laingsburg High School in 1938. Catherine attended Grove Bible Church and Carland United Methodist Church, was involved...

Jan 12, 2010

Lewis L. Smith, age 92, Flint, MI passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Eaton Community Hospice, Charlotte, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Rev. Charlotte Miller will officiate. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery Bennington Township, MI. Visitation will be held on...

Jan 11, 2010

James R. Droste, 79, of St. Johns, formerly of Westphalia, died Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was the son of Anthony and Anna (Harr) Droste, and was born and raised in Westphalia. Jim married Deanna Becher in 1955, she preceded him in death in 1994. Jim married Evonne Tomasek in 1998. Jim retired from Fisher Body after 30 years...

Jan 11, 2010

Estella Mae Deline, age 87, of St. Louis, MI passed into the Lords loving arms on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Pine River Healthcare Center in St. Louis, MI. Funeral Services will be held at St. Louis Church of God on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Sam Dunbar will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Grove...

Jan 11, 2010

Joe Vostrizansky, age 82, of Owosso, MI died Monday, January 11, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 12:00 Noon, Rev. Fr. John Fain will officiate. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Gratiot County, MI. Visitation will be held...

Jan 9, 2010

Neva M. Wineland, 96, was born September 20, 1913 in Fulton Township, Michigan to Wilbur and Emma (Vroman) Wineland. She was called home to the Lord, January 9, 2010 at Sunrise of Northville, Plymouth, Michigan. She graduated from Middleton High School in 1931 and Grace Hospital School of Nursing in 1935. She worked as a nurse anesthetist at Providence...

Jan 9, 2010

Judy Ann Glick, age 46, of Lansing, Michigan died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at her home. At her request, no services will be held. Judy was born in Owosso, Michigan on January 1, 1964. She graduated from Holt High School. She resided in Lansing most of her adult life. She loved her animals, and enjoyed cooking. She was employed at...

Jan 8, 2010

Walter G. Lutge, age 97, of Ithaca, died Friday, January 8, 2010, at Ashley Care Center. Walter was born November 19, 1912, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Fred and Meta (Steffens) Lutge. He married Iva Mae Keck in St. Louis on February 21, 1941. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1996. He worked for Redman trailer...

Jan 8, 2010

Donna R. (Damren) Sampson, age 82, of Sumner, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 at Spectrum Health - Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids. Donna was born November 8, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Clayton E. and Leona L (Philo) Damren. She is survived by her children, Donna L. (Douglas) Fisher of Sumner, Roderick A. (Kathleen) Sampson of Clarkston,...

Jan 8, 2010

Viola A. Koenigsknecht, died January 7, 2010, at the age of 88. Born November 22, 1921 in Fowler, the daughter of Leo and Katherine (Goodman) Luttig. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and was a farmer and retired cook from Fowler Public Schools. Viola married Julius John Koenigsknecht in 1945 and he preceded her in...

Jan 8, 2010

William F. Michalek, age 61, died January 8, 2010. He was born on August 11, 1948 in St. Johns, the son of Stephan Jr. and Hilda Eileen (Counseller) Michalek. William enjoyed golfing and the outdoors.

He is survived by his children, Bill (Michelle) Knight, Tiffany (Ryan) Scholteis, Scott Ruff and Chad Ruff; mother, Eileen Myers of St....

Jan 7, 2010

Joyce B. Halfmann, age 74, passed away January 6, 2010. Joyce was born in Bengal Twp., on January 19, 1935, the daughter of John J. and Theresa (Goerge) Thelen. She was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler and was a retired school bus driver for Fowler Public Schools. Joyce married Alfred Halfmann, Jr. on April...

Jan 6, 2010

Barbara M. Fox, died January 4, 2010 at the age of 71. Born August 27, 1938 in Detroit, the daughter of Frank and Ozella (Stevens) Capon. She was a member of First Church of God in St. Johns and retired from the State of Michigan as a Tax Collector. Barbara married Clarence "Pete" Fox on September 15, 1956 in...

Jan 3, 2010

Donald Charles Chase, age 88, of Owosso, MI passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Durand Senior Care & Rehab Center, Durand, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. Chaplain Beverly Adcock will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso Township, MI....

Jan 2, 2010

Viola M. Thelen, age 83, passed away January 1, 2010 in St. Johns, Michigan. Viola was born in Bengal Twp. on May 10, 1926, the daughter of John J. and Theresa (Goerge) Thelen. Viola was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church and U.A.W. Local 602 having retired as a line worker from Fisher Body after 33 years...

Jan 1, 2010

Frederick Ted Holloway, age 80, of Owosso, Michigan, passed away Friday, January 1st, 2010 at The Laurels of Mt. Pleasant. There will be no services at this time. Ted was born in Marked Tree, Arkansas on December 27, 1929, the son L.A. and Lula (Hoaglan) Holloway. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and resided most of his...

Jan 1, 2010

Josephine Opal Clapp, age 87, of Owosso, MI died Thursday, January 1st, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso, Michigan. There will be no services. Josephine was born in Owosso, Michigan on November 30, 1921, the daughter Nichalas Klaas and Gladys Olive (Snyder) Boerman. She married Clarence Clapp, Jr. He passed away June 30, 1983. she was a homemaker. She is...

Jan 1, 2010

Wesley Coulson, age 74, of Owosso, MI passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 at Chesaning Nursing Care Center, Chesaning, MI. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday January 5, 2010 at Spring Vale Academy, Owosso. Pastor Max Morrow will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Bennington Township, MI. Wesley was born in Kent County, Michigan on December...

Dec 31, 2009

Vicenta N. San Juan, died December 31, 2009 at the age of 90. She was born on January 22, 1919, in Manila, Philippines, the daughter of Augustine and Ciriaca (Reyes) Ninonuevo. Vicenta married Cecilio San Juan in Manila on January 22, 1939 and he preceded her in death on June 2, 2005. She was a member of St. Joseph...