Shiawassee County Obituary Index

Welcome to the Shiawassee County Obituary Index housed at the Owosso Branch of the Shiawassee District Library. This index is provided as a digital service by the Shiawassee District Library.

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Obituary index entries, sorted by name
Name	Title	Published	Page	Cemetery
Bentley, Lynda H		July 17, 1934
Bentley, Mabel Elizabeth		August 31, 1942
Bentley, Marjorie		October 15, 1965
Bentley, Marjorie A		July 19, 1988
Bentley, Mary Bertha		June 11, 1975
Bentley, Mary H	Mrs	? Feb 1916
Bentley, Mary Howard Dunham	Mrs	? Feb 1916
Bentley, Melvin L		February 25, 1952
Bentley, Michael James		April 30, 2016	2
Bentley, Miles		April 22, 1919
Bentley, Morrell		? Nov 1919
Bentley, Nelson		April 15, 1938
Bentley, Norman J		November 17, 1896
Bentley, Norman J		December 14, 1896
Bentley, Orie		October 28, 1932
Bentley, Orie L Brown	Mrs	August 27, 1931
Bentley, Pamela Lynn Elcar		July 29, 1984
Bentley, Pauline A "Polly"		April 27, 2000
Bentley, Ray O		September 10, 1974
Bentley, Richard L		April 22, 2009
Bentley, Robert C	Rev	May 5, 2024	2	Rowley Cemetery Williamston
Bentley, Rose May		November 25, 1939
Bentley, Rupert A	Jr	July 6, 2015	2
Bentley, Ruth M		August 22, 2004
Bentley, Ruth Mae		April 22, 1939
Bentley, Seu Meiers		June 2, 2010
Bentley, Shirley McLachlan		October 30, 1965
Bentley, Stephan J		August 31, 1993
Bentley, Sue Meiers		May 10, 2010
Bentley, Susan Carol		October 21, 2007
Bentley, T	Mr	February 13, 1889
Bentley, Theodore		December 9, 1927
Bentley, Van E		September 20, 1973
Bentley, Wanda	Mrs	October 30, 1917
Bentley, Wellie A		May 21, 1955
Bentley, William		July 31, 1957
Bentley, Winifred Frances		March 31, 2024	2

About this index and requesting copies

About the index

This index was compiled from obituaries which were published in the Owosso Argus-Press. Copies of some of the obituaries were clipped by the Shiawassee County Genealogical and Historical Society members; books of these are available in the library's reference section. Additional names and dates were compiled by Fran Hazelton. In most cases, the date listed is the date of publication, not the date of death. Cemeteries are listed for obituaries published after October 1, 2018 when known.

Names and spellings

Names were entered as they were published. It is recommended that users also search on alternate spellings as no attempt was made to correct misspelled names or the inconsistent use of a name. As a result, Jane Smith may be listed as Jane Smith, Mrs. Smith, or Mrs. John Smith in different articles. This is particularly true in the older papers before obituaries were published together as they are today. Spellings are also often inconsistent between articles.

Coverage

This index covers 1862-the present. Recently published obituaries are being added on a regular basis; full text of some obituaries are available on the Argus-Press' web site.

Requesting copies

Copies of obituaries may be requested via mail or e-mail; no phone requests will be taken. Requests are handled as time permits. The library does not charge for scanned files sent via e-mail. There is a charge of $1.00 for the first page and 50 cents for each additional page sent via the mail to cover copy charges and postage. Copies are available in the library for 25 cents per page from microfilm and 10 cents per page from books.

Articles scanned from microfilm will be sent as TIF images; you may be required to install a reader on your computer in order to view these files. Due to the volume of requests, the library is unable to convert files to an alternate format of the reader's preference, except as an accommodation for a person with a disability. The library is also unable to do extensive research for individuals. If more detailed information is needed or records obtained from outside the library, please contact the Shiawassee County Historical Society (PO Box 526, Owosso, MI 48867) to hire a researcher.

To request a copy by e-mail, write to info@mysdl.org, or use the “Request a copy” button on any index entry.