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
NameTitlePublishedPageCemetery
Bower, Albert GeorgeSeptember 2, 1952
Bower, Aurelia AngelettaDecember 5, 1996
Bower, Charles FDrOctober 22, 1952
Bower, ChelseaApril 1, 1989
Bower, EdwardMarch 12, 1927
Bower, FrankApril 14, 1947
Bower, FredApril 21, 1944
Bower, FredApril 25, 1944
Bower, Frederic JNovember 4, 1994
Bower, FrederickSeptember 29, 1896
Bower, George LFebruary 17, 1965
Bower, GraceJune 29, 1970
Bower, Irene ShelpMarch 30, 1954
Bower, Jack WFebruary 7, 1992
Bower, JohnJanuary 6, 1922
Bower, JohnFebruary 18, 1924
Bower, John MApril 8, 1997
Bower, John "Jack" EmmettJuly 3, 20232Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
Bower, LeslieRevJune 3, 1930
Bower, Lola HomisterSeptember 19, 1968
Bower, Lucille EMarch 28, 2002
Bower, Matilda HartzigApril 28, 1954
Bower, May E FerrellJuly 18, 1966
Bower, Nixon Mary Eliz NelsonApril 3, 1950
Bower, Ray FJanuary 23, 1934
Bower, Richard TylerFebruary 10, 1997
Bower, Sharon GraceMarch 19, 20192
Bower, W. H.Mrs.August 24, 1944
Bower, WayneNovember 10, 20172
Bower, Wilbur BNovember 12, 1977
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.