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Mary Jane Quinn

Esther M. Wilson

Harold “Ken” Powers died September 17, 2005, at the age of 86. He was born in Howell, MI on August 23, 1919, the son of Franklin and Eva (Hudson) Powers. He retired as a Press Operator from Federal Mogul and enjoyed his children and grandchildren. Ken married Laura Huss at the Colony Church on May 25, 1940.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, son, Ronnie Powers of St. Johns, daughters, Kay (Charlie) Mead of Owosso and Connie Henry of Alma, 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, brother, James “Ted” (Dawn) Powers of Holland Lake, and sister-in-law, Jeanette Powers of St. Johns. Preceding him in death were his son, Richard Powers, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

There will be no visitation or services at this time. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the American Diabetes Association. The family was served by Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns, MI.

Jordan Ross Tyler

Jordan Ross Tyler precious son of Edward & Beth ( Reha ) Tyler of Ovid, Michigan died Friday, September 16, 2005 at Detroit’s Children’s Hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday 6-8 P.M. and Monday 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. Dr. Jack Clarkson will officiate and burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Michigan.

Jordan was born in Owosso, Michigan on April 8, 2003.

Survivors include his parents Edward & Beth Tyler of Ovid, Michigan, grandparents, Tom & Sharon Tyler of Ovid, Michigan, Donald & Alicia Reha of Bannister, Michigan, great grandparents, Doris Snyder of Ovid, Michigan, Raymond & Helen Reha of Elsie, Michigan, many aunts, uncles & cousins. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in memory of Jordan. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homess, Elsie, Chapel.

Esther M. Wilson

Esther M. Wilson died September 16, 2005, at the age of 85. She was born in Oneida Township, Michigan on October 20, 1919, the daughter of Clarence and Laura (Brace) Stackman. Esther enjoyed drawing pictures and painting, playing with her grand and great granchildren, going for rides, eating out and playing cards. She was a member of the Ovid Acme Society, a bowling league and United Church of Ovid, receiving an award for CROP Walk. Esther married Ralph Wilson and he preceded her in death in 1985.

Surviving are her children, Edward (Karen) Wilson of Sebring, FL, Norma J. George, Carolyn “Kay” (David) Stilwell and Pat (Carl) Seidel, all of Ovid, eleven grandchildren, Amy (Ken) Parkinson, Clark (Beth) Wilson, Margaret Shipman, Lori (Todd) Hasse, Brian (Theresa) Ross, Mark (Luanne) Stilwell, Mike (Sandy) Stilwell, Michele (Don) Moore, Jeff Seidel, Greg Seidel and Kelly (Carl) Strnad, brother, Clifford Stackman of Higgins Lake, brother-in-law, Frank Warner of Alma, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Edith Warner.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, September 19, 2005 at the Houghton Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes, burial at Maple Grove Cemetery with Pastor Rob McPherson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed in the form of memorials to the United Church of Ovid or Ovid Healthcare Activity Center.

Mary Jane Quinn

Mary Jane Quinn age 72 of Ovid, Michigan died Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at Edward Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 1:00 PM. Pastor Diane Gordon will officiate. There will be no visitation.

Mary was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on January 2, 1933 the daughter of Willard Marcus and Dorothy Mary ( Cochrane ) Dixon. She resided most of her life in California. She graduated from Ovid Elsie High School. Mary worked as a cook for a healthcare facility, and she helped raise her granddaughter Shannon Bolanowski.

She is survived by her son Edwin & Debra Vaclavik of Ovid, MI, daughter Diana & David Olney of Ovid, MI, 3 grandchildren; Shannon Bolanowski, William Vaclavik and fiancee Leese Minarik, Donna & Daniel Hall, 2 great grandsons Caleb Hall & Xander Vaclavik, 2 brothers; Lloyd & Hazel Dixon of California, Don & Ruth Dixon of California and many nieces, nephews & cousins. She is predeceased by her parents.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie Chapel