Obituaries

January 15, 2010

Catherine E. "Katie" Miller, age 85, of Ovid died Friday, January 15, 2010. Born in Saginaw County on September 4, 1924, Katie was the daughter of Louie and Bernice (Nethaway) Perry. She married Jack B. Miller of July 1, 1945 and he precedes her in death.

Surviving are her daughters; Susan Miller of Ovid, Debra Tomasek of...

January 14, 2010

Derrick Kenneth Crutts, age 68, of Owosso, MI passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare, Owosso, MI. Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Jennings-Lyons Chapel Owosso, MI on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. Chaplain Beverly Adcock will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday prior to the service from 10-1 PM. Derrick...

January 13, 2010

Vicki S. (Engler) Welhusen, age 67 of Dearborn, MI died January 12, 2010. Born February 5, 1942 in Lansing to Oliver and Nellie (Leonard) Engler, Vicki was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn. She married Richard Welhusen in 1960 and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Surviving are her children; Deborah (Mike) McTavish...

January 13, 2010

Joanne L. " J.J." Jones, age 68 of Potterville, MI died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Joanne was born January 8, 1942 in Ishpeming, MI to Paul and Gertrude (Penrose) Uren. She worked as a Financial Analyst at Michigan State University and was a member of Mt. Hope United Methodist Church.

Surviving are her daughter; Jodi (Bob...

January 13, 2010

George E. (Ellwood) Dodge Sr. age 84, of Owosso, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, MI. George will be remembered by many by his life's work. While attending the Owosso High School, George was employed by Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ducker, mangers of the Hotel Owosso and Restaurant, as a busboy, elevator operator,...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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...

January 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,...

January 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...

January 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....

January 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...

January 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...

January 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....