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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
Drake, MaryNovember 23, 1927
Drake, Mary LouJune 14, 20132
Drake, Mary WeldmanJune 4, 1926
Drake, May BAugust 4, 1961
Drake, Melvin WAugust 27, 1912
Drake, MinnieAugust 8, 1964
Drake, MyrtleSeptember 22, 1959
Drake, NellieDecember 27, 1949
Drake, NorrisDecember 24, 1954
Drake, Opal MaxineOctober 13, 1982
Drake, OraMrsSeptember 9, 1966
Drake, PaulJuly 28, 1954
Drake, Richard JSrAugust 7, 2010
Drake, Ronald JApril 1, 1989
Drake, Sarah ArmedMrsSeptember 26, 1910
Drake, Sarah ArnadaMrsOctober 10, 1910
Drake, Silva M.MissAugust 20, 1948
Drake, SylvisMarch 28, 1953
Drake, Theda TempleMay 28, 20152
Drake, Verlyn JSrJune 2, 20152
Drake, Verlyn J SkipJune 29, 20222
Drake, VirginiaMissSeptember 1, 1943
Drake, VirginiaMissSeptember 3, 1943
Drake, Vivian Lou NDecember 16, 20152
Drake, W HApril 29, 1986
Drake, WalterMrsAugust 27, 1881
Drake, WalterMay 8, 1903
Drake, WalterMrsJanuary 24, 1912
Drake, WilliamDecember 16, 1929
Drake, William WJanuary 14, 1976
Drake, William "Bill" EugeneMarch 25, 20202
Drake, WinnifredMiss? Dec 1915
Drake, WinnifredMissDecember 4, 1915
Drake, WinnifredMissDecember 6, 1915
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.