Obituaries
Daniel J. Williams
Daniel J. Williams died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the age of 60. He was born August 10, 1955 in Sumter, SC the son of Archie and Zema (Blundell) Williams. Daniel enjoyed hunting, fishing bass and salmon on the Pere Marquette River, and loved music, especially the blues. He played guitar and was a goalie in a Lansing Men’s hockey league for many years. He was very proud of his two children, Travis and Danielle. At one time he was the owner / operator of Appraisal Services of Michigan.
His true passion, and place he found fulfillment, was on the dog field training Rottweilers. For those that are not a part of the dog world, he was pretty much the Lebron James of the dog training community.His friends would describe him as an ambassador and pioneer of the dog sport. He assumed roles as a trainer, a judge, a breeder, national board member and a mentor and encourager to many. He was passionate about the sport and breed, and loved his dogs.
Surviving is daughter, Danielle (Charlie) Skinner of Kentwood, MI; and son, Travis of Williamston; sister, Nancy (Ross) Welu of Newark, OH; two brothers, Patrick (Terry) Williams of Raleigh, NC, Steve (Michelle) Williams of Rockford, MI. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents and a very special aunt, Betty Blundell.
A private family memorial service to celebrate Dan’s life will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the family.
The family was assisted with these arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.
Elsie M. Bowerman
Elsie M. (Love) Bowerman, 97 of Ovid, MI left her earthly family and friends to be with her Lord, Friday, December 18, 2015 at The Hospice House of Shiawassee County. Elsie was born on October 16, 1918 in Owosso the daughter of Samuel and Anna (Morden) Tillapaw. She resided in Ovid most of her life, and was a member of The First Baptist Church of Ovid where she taught Sunday School Classes for over forty years. Elsie was a member of the Ovid Acme Society for 75 years and also a member of the Ovid Historical Society. She was honored to be Grand Marshall of Ovid Carriage Days in 2005. She married Elwin F. Love in 1935 and he preceded her in death in 1970. She married Walter Bowerman in 1973 and he preceded her in death in 1997.
Elsie is survived by sons Larry (Marilyn) Love of Ovid, Mi and Dennis (Sharry) Love of Whitehall, MI. 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Irene, sons Gordon and Rodney, daughter -in-law Judy Love and grandchildren, Robin Love and Johnny Ripley.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns with Pastor Tim Dickenson officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 11:00 A.M. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ovid or The Hospice House of Shiawassee County, 2005 East Copas Rd., Owosso, MI 48867.
Betty Jane Harlow
Betty Jane Harlow, 86, passed away December 15, 2015 in Lansing, MI. She was born April 2, 1929 in St. Johns, MI, daughter of Ernest and Ellen (Worden) Cressman. Betty was owner of Harlow’s Wacousta Canoe Rentals; member of the Wacousta Chapter #133 O.E.S. and Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. She was a very active volunteer in the Wacousta community and enjoyed bowling.
Betty is survived by her daughter Rhonda (Timothy Walter) Nickoli, sons Rolland (Linda) Harlow and Randall (Linda Torres) Harlow; 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Bonnie (Wes) Smith and Tamra Roy; brothers Gary (Joyce) Cressman and Terry (Jane) Cressman. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Bruce and two brothers Robert and Donald Cressman.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, 9180 Herbison Road, Eagle, MI 48837. Visitation will be held Monday, December 28th at Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with O.E.S. services to follow at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Wacousta Community United Methodist Church.
Carolann M. Farr
Carolann M. Farr, 81, St. Johns, MI died at Hospice House of Mid-Michigan on December 18, 2015. She was born November 7, 1934 in Haslett Mi the daughter of Rex R. and Rosanna (Miller) Remus. Carolann graduated from Ovid High School in 1953 and worked for the State of Michigan-Dept of Treasury for 34 years retiring in 1988. On November 11, 1966 she married Arthur C. Farr in Holt, MI. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and she was was active in the Senior Group and for the last several years enjoyed winters in Arizona.
She is survived by Husband Arthur; daughters, Bonnie (Dennis) Odom of Mason and Linda Vanderstow of Portland, MI; sons Wayne (Patricia) Farr of Bath; Randy (Larena) Farr of Laingsburg; Thomas Farr of Lansing and John Farr of Lansing; 11 Grandchildren 4 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Anita (Ralph) Iocco of Ovid, Rosemary (Fred) Smith of Dowagiac, MI and Ruth (Glenn) Hills of St. Johns; 2 brothers, Richard (Gerry) Remus of Troy, MI and Frank (Catherine) Remus of Albion and sister-in-law, Elsie Remus of St. Johns. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Remus.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Tim Knaus officiating. Burial will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Holt, MI. The family will receive friends and relatives at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Sunday, December 20, 2015, 2-4 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Missions
Brian Lee Anderson
Brian Lee Anderson passed away in Texas on December 14, 2015 at the age of 49. He was born on June 12, 1966, in Charlotte, the son of Chuck and Judy (Smiley) Anderson. Brian married Janice Frazier on April 17, 1995 and she survives him.
Also surviving are his parents, Chuck and Judy, his siblings, Darrell (Laurie) Anderson, Jim Anderson, Tammy Carter, Nichole Fauson, Chuck Anderson, Jr., Constance (Joe) Deeney and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ira Smiley and Lewis Anderson and grandmother, Maxine Callahan.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2015 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, with Pastor Keith Whipple officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Monday. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the family.
The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral HomesOsgood Funeral Homes.
Marriage licenses filed the week of December 14, 2015
De Wayne John Diffin II, 31 of St. Johns and Emily Sue Slamka, 27 of St. Johns
Christopher Lee Pumfrey, 29 of Lansing and Alicia Ordonez, 39 of Lansing
Matthew John Francis, 44 of Ovid and Monique Genevieve Ryals, 44 of Ovid