About these databases

Obituary Index

The Obituary Index lists obituaries and death notices published in The Argus-Press. Each entry gives the name of the deceased and where the notice was published: the newspaper, the date of publication and the page. The full text of the obituary is not online. Use the citation to find the notice on microfilm at the library, or request a copy.

Entries are added by library staff and volunteers. The index is not complete for every year, and names appear as they were printed, so spellings may vary.

Surname File

The Surname File lists family names for which the Local History & Genealogy collection holds research material. Each entry shows the collection and location where the material is kept.

Requesting a copy

Copies of obituaries may be requested by mail or e-mail at info@mysdl.org; no phone requests are taken. Scanned copies sent by e-mail are free. See requesting copies on the Obituary Index page for fees, formats and other details. The “Request a copy” button on each entry fills in the citation for you.

Questions and corrections

If you find an error or have a question, contact the Shiawassee District Library at 989-725-5134 or info@mysdl.org.