The obituaries on this page are for people who are buried in the Byron Cemetery, Byron, MI. The obituaries have been transcribed from area newspapers. The name of the paper has been given when possible. They are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname and have been donated by Shirley Gorman. The contents of this file are copyrighted. Portions of it may be copied for personal use but may not be copied for distribution in any form, written, electronic or otherwise by anyone or any other non-profit or for-profit corporations. If you find something helpful here, please take a minute to send a thank you note to Shirley at sgorman@michonline.net.

R. Stewart ARTHUR

Age 81, of Lapeer, formerly of Morrice, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 1995, at his residence.
Services will be held at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 11a.m.
The Rev. Canon Yung-Hsuan Chou and the Rev. Wayne S. Haney will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; children, Carolyn Stover of Williamston and Timothy (Mary) Arthur of Linden; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Raymond) Vincent of Durand and Irene Mack of Holt.
He was predeceased by his grandson Peter Stover in 1979.

ALDEN

The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John ALDEN died Tuesday. Burial Thursday. (Jan 30, 1903)

Genevieve (Jenny ) ARNDT Age 58, of 15252 Murry Rd., Byron passed away Saturday, September 12th, 1981 at St. Joseph Hospital, Flint. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Byron, on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Martin Seitz and Pastor Richard Utterback officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Small and Streeter Funeral Home, today until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at which time she’ll be taken to the church until time of service.
Mrs. Arndt was born in Byron on November 21, 1922 the daughter of Edwin and Bertha (McGibbon) Palmer. She resided in Byron her entire life. She and Carl Arndt were married on June 12, 1948 in Byron. Mrs. Arndt was a member of O.E.S. Huldah Chapter No. 212, Byron. She owned and operated Arndt’s Service Station for 27 years.
Survivors include her Husband Carl; a daughter, Mrs. Bill (Sherry) Burman of Byron; a brother, Earl Palmer of Flint; several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Arndt was predeceased by her parents.
Owosso Argus-Press 1990

Tracy L. BACON
Age 17, of 9100 E. Beard Rd., Byron, died Sunday, December 27, 1981, at McLaren General Hospital, Flint, as a result of an Automobile Accident earlier that day.
Funeral services will be held at Small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Richard Utterback will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Kenneth "Cal" CLARK
Age 78, of West Branch and formerly of Hale and Byron died Thursday, April 21, 1994, at Toll Free Hospital, West Branch.
Mr. Clark taught speech at M.S.U., Delta College and at Lansing Sexton. He retired from Bridgeport-Spaulding High School in 1977.
Services will be held at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron on Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m. The Rev Robert Schoenhals will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery, Byron. Friends may call at the funeral home today 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Michigan Heart Association.
Mr. Clark was born in Burns Township, Shiawassee County, Mich. on July 30, 1915, the son of J. Calvin and Leo A (Bunee) Clark. He had resided in the West Branch area since 1990, moving there from Hale. Mr. Clark graduated from Byron High School in 1933, served in the U.S. Navy During World War II. He graduated from M.S.U. with honors in 1949 and was a life member of the M.S.U. Varsity "S" Club. Mr. Clark was a well known voice of radio and sports events with radio stations WKAR, East Lansing; WOAP, Owosso; WMRP, Flint; WSAM, Saginaw; and WSGW, Saginaw.
Survivors include: his wife, Violet; three sons, Richard and wife Meg of Sunny Vale, Calif., Thomas D. of Bay City, Gerald K. of Phoenix, Ariz., two daughters, Mrs. Rick (Kathey) Hudnall of Montrose, Tammy L. Clark of Lansing; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; as well as several stepchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Clark was predeceased by one brother, Laznson and three sisters, Ruby, Pearl and Emerald.

Howard A. CLARK
Age 80, of Linden, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint.
Mr. Clark was a welder for the Tram Tool Co. in Fenton, retiring in 1980. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron.

James N. COREY
Age 47, of Durand, died Wednesday, May 1, 1996 at his residence.
Mr. Corey was a machine operator at the Georgia Pacific Container Mfg. in Owosso. He was also owner of Corey’s Originals of Durand.
Services will be held at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Saturday at 2 p.m. Pastor William Bramlet will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, 1 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Corey was born in Flint, Mich., on May 9, 1948, the son of Donald N. and Barbara J. (Clark) Corey. He had resided in Durand since 1993, moving there from Corunna. He served in the U.S.Navy during the Viet Nam era. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Durand; was a member of the Reed-Raymond VFW Post 2272, Durand; where he was very active serving on committees and working bingo nights. He was a member of T.I.M.E.-Transplant Support Group, Shiawassee Chapter, Durand High School early morning walkers and a regular at the Itchi-Bon Coffee Shop, Durand.
Survivors include: father and stepmother, Donald and Kathleen Corey of Durand; mother, Barbara Corey of Ellensburg, Wash.; daughter, Ms. Marian Corey and fiancé Len Tobias of Durand; sons, James N. Corey Jr. of Owosso, Ronald J. Corey of Perry, Aaron J. Corey of Owosso, Donald P. Corey of Owosso; two grandchildren, Stormie L and Darwin R.; sisters, Ms. Valerie Corey of Pontiac, Mrs. Michael (Deborah) Williams of Ellensburg, Wash.; Brothers, Michael (Emily) Corey of Dryden, Wash., Steven (Cathleen )Corey of Glenville, N.Y.; seven nieces and nephews, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial donations may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Mi.

Vivian R. EDDY
Age 89, of Byron, died Sunday, July 16, 1995, at Crestmont Nursing Care Center, Fenton.
Mrs. Eddy was employed as a secretary for Michigan Bell in Flint for 18 years, then 20 years for the Livingston County Department of Social Services, retiring in 1971.
Services will be held at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Wednesday, July 19, 1995, at 1 p.m. The Rev. Kenneth Harris will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery, Byron.
The family will recive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday from 12 noon until time of service at 1 p.m.
Mrs. Eddy was born in Flint, Oct. 30, 1905, the daughter of William and Ann Eliza (Daniels) Ziegel. She had rersided in the Byron area since 1939. She and Eugene Eddy were married in Byron, July 8, 1939.
Mrs. Eddy was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Byron and the Afternoon Circle of United Methodist Women, life member and past matron of the Huldah Chapter #212 O.E.S. Byron, past president of the Shiawassee County Association O.E.S. , member of the Past Matrons Club, member of the State Employees Retirement Association, Flint.
Survivors include: her husband, Eugene; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Mary) Cummings of West Branch; two nephews, Howard W. and wife Rosemary Ziegel of Livonia and Thomas King of Haynes City, Fla.; great niece, Rochelle Ziegel of Livonia. Mrs. Eddy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard M. Ziegel and half sister, Mabel King.
Memorials may be made to the first United Methodist Church of Byron. Arrangement by Streeter Funeral Home, Byron.

FOX
Death by a Fall
Byron Woman dropped babe, break-in its spine causing death. Byron, May 31 -- Mrs. Wadley was carring the six-months old babe of her sister, Mrs. Robert FOX, Saturday and stumbled in the street, dropping the child. Its spine was broken causing instant death. The family is prostrated with grief. The funeral will be held at Cohoctah Tuesday at 2 p.m.   (1907)

Lyle G. FISHER
Age 75, of Byron, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1990, in Melbourne, Fla.
Mr. Fisher was supervisor of transportation and maintenance for the Byron Area School system, retiring in 1979 after having worked for the school system for 35 years.
Services will be held at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.
Mr. Fisher was born in Twining, Mich., June 21, 1914, the son of Clarence and Iva Fisher. He and Lelah Mae Palmer were married June 20, 1937, in Byron. He was a life member of the Byron Lodge No. 80 F. & A.M. and life member of the Huldah Chapter No. 212 O.E.S. Byron.
Survivors include: His wife, Mae; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Jackson of Byron, Ms. Sally Fisher of Swartz Creek and Mrs. Robert (Judy) Snook of Byron; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Myron Fisher of Roscommon, Ellis and wife Pauline Fisher of Bay City; also nieces, nephew, and cousins.

Maro F. FOSKET
Age 75, of Potterville, formerly of Byron, died Wednesday, May 13, 1992, at Monroe’s AFC, Potterville. Mr. Fosket was a farmer and worked for a few years at Symons Tractor Sales in Gaines.
Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron. Pastor Terry Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today 6 to 9 p.m. The committal service will be held at the funeral home.
Mr. Fosket was born in Burns Township, Sept. 12, 1916, the son of Kyle and May (McLaughlin) Fosket. He resided his entire life in the Byron area.
Survivors include a brother, Virgil Fosket of Eaton Rapids; two nieces, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Ranshaw of Charlotte and Ms. Diane Fulghum of Holt; a nephew, Vernon and wife Joan Fosket of Potterville; many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

HAVILAND
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. HAVILAND died Saturday. The burial took place Monday. (March 19, 1903)

Blanche E. HITTLE Age 96, of Byron, died Friday, June 10, 1991 at the Durand Convalescent Center. Mrs. Hittle was a home maker.
Funeral services will be held Monday st 11 a.m. at the Streeter Funeral Home in Byron. Pastor Dan I. Rhenor will officiate. Burial will be at Byron Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home today from noon to 9 p.m. An Order of Eastern Star Memorial Service will take place tonight at 8 by the Huldah Chapter No. 212.
Mrs. Hittle was born Nov. 21 1897, in Burns Township, the daughter of Charles and Stella (LaDue) Schweikert. She lived in the Byron area her entire like. On Nov. 22, 1915, she and Clarence Hittle Sr. were married in Corunna. He died July 21, 1975. Mrs. Hittle was a life member of the Huldah Chapter No. 212, Order of Eastern Star. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Byron.
Survivors include; a son, C. J. Hittle of Gaines; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Margaret) Gooding of Durand; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and a niece. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hittle was preceded in death by a son, Gerald, and a sister, Clara Jarrette.

William H. HOTTOIS
Byron-The funeral for William H. Hottois, 64, 13574 Pierce Rd., Byron, will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Small & Streeter Funeral Home.
Mr. Hottois died Wednesday at the Saginaw Veteran’s Hospital. The Pastor Richard Utterback will officiate the service and burial will follow at the Byron Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral Home will be after 9 a.m. Friday. The family will be at the funeral home from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Hottois was born in Whittemore on May 1, 1916, the son of Frank and Josephine (Kohl) Hottois. He had resided in the Byron area for the past nine years, moving from Flint. He and Bernice Henry were married in Flint on Aug. 7, 1937. Mr. Hottois was a retired mason contractor.
Survivors include: one son, Max of Byron; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Connie) Nitcher of Mr. Morris and Mrs. Mike (Sally) Neely of Burton; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John of Whittemore and Frank of Flint; four sisters, Mrs. Florence Winberg of California, Mrs. Jenny Winberg of Flint, Mrs. Elvin (Mabel) Sanders of Salnouth and Mrs. Howard (Marion) Henry of Whittemore; and several nieces and nephews.

The Owosso Argus Press 1992
Vera Maye HUDGINS
Age 76, of Byron died Friday, Jan. 24, 1992, at the Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Funeral service will be held at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 11a.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today 1 to 9 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Byron.

Robin L. (KNICKERBOCKER) HUFF
Age 32, of Laingsburg, formerly of Byron died Friday, Oct. 9, 1992, at University Hospital, Ann Arbor.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron with the Pastors Scott McIntosh and James Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the family present 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorial donations may be directed to the First Baptist Church of Swartz Creek.
Mrs. Huff was born in Jackson, Mich. on Sept. 15, 1960, the daughter of David and Sharon (McClurg) Knickerbocker and had lived in the Byron area her entire life until she moved to Laingsburg in January of this year. She and Daniel Huff were married in Swartz Creek on Dec. 30, 1990. Mrs. Huff was a member of the First Baptist Church of Swartz Creek. Mrs. Huff was the owner of the Onion Skin Restaurant in Laingsburg.
Surviving are : husband, Dan; daughter, Krissi Galbraith and Fiancé, David Wood; a son, Michael Galbraith II; stepson Ryan Huff; two step-daughters, Sara and Brandi Huff; mother, Barbara Knickerbocker of Laingsburg; three brothers, Michael and wife Rhonda Knickerbocker, Burney and Bryan Knickerbocker all of Laingsburg. Catherice Dysert of Jackson; nephews, Anthony and David Knickerbocker; nieces, Barbara and Jennifer Knickerbocker; mother in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huff of Durand. Mrs. Huff as predeceased by her father on July 1, 1981.

Velma E. JESSOP
Age 88, of 12102 Rolston Rd., Byron, passed away Friday, May 2, 1986, at her residence.
Mrs. Jessop was a homemaker. Before her marriage, she taught school in Ohio for a few years.
Services were held on Monday, May 5, 1986 from the First United Methodist Church in Byron. Burial took place in Byron Cemetery. Rev. Robert Schoenhals and Rev. Kenneth Harris officiated.
Mrs. Jessop was born in Burgettstown, Pa., Oct. 25, 1897, the daughter of Ernest Thelodore and Mary Jane (Bates) Moore. She was married to Sylvan Jessop on Nov. 25, 1920 in Weston, Ohio. He preceded her in death July 18, 1979. She had lived in the Byron area for the past 48 years and was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Byron United Methodist Women, Afternoon Fellowship Group and the Byron Art Club.
Survivors include a son, James, and his wife, Lorraine Jessop of Lapeer; a daughter, Grace, and her Husband, Zael Vandenboss of Byron; four grandchildren: Beth Jessop of Bowling Green, Ohio. Gary Ward of Byron; Sgt. Tim Ward and his wife, Cecelia of Millington, Tenn.; and Mark Jessop of Lapeer, three great-grandchildren: Clinton, Jedediah, and Faith Ward all of Millington, Tenn.; a brother, Walter Moore of Weston, Ohio and a sister, Cleo Parcell of Toledo, Ohio.

Owosso Argus Press 1990
Henry M. JOHNSON
Age 78, formerly of Rochester, died Thursday, Feb/ 1. 1990, at his home in Port Richey, Fla. Mr. Johnston was an insurance underwriter for Alexander and Alexander of Detroit.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, with Pastor Lloyd Buss officiating at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday 10 a.m. until time of service.
Mr. Johnson was born in Holmstead, Pa, Aug. 7, 1911, the son of Henry and Janet (Marshall) Johnston. He married Helen Jane Whitehead, May 28, 1939 in Detroit. Mr. Johnston served in World War II with the United States Navy. He was a life member of Northwood Lodge #551 F. and A.M. of Royal Oak, Mich.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Jane, two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kay) Henderson of Port Richey and Ms. Dorothy Johnston of Dallas, Texas: five grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren: a sister, Mrs. Isabell Northrup of St. Petersburg, Fla.: and several cousins. Mr. Johnston was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Duncan.
Memorials are suggested to the Hernando-Pasco Hospice. Envelopes are available at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron.

The Owosso Argus-Press 1983
Baby David James KNICKERBOCKER
Age 4 months, of Coperas Cove, Texas died Wednesday, July 27, 1983 at Brooks Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston Army Base, San Antonio, Texas. He had been ill since birth.
Funeral services will be held at Jennings-Lyons Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. William Stark will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery.
Baby David was born in Wilfred Hall Hospital, San Antonio, Texas on March 29, 1983, the son of Pfc. Michael D. and Robin ( Nolph) Knickerbocker.
Survivors include his parents; a sister, Jennifer Lyn; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Carolyn Nolph of Perry, Barbara Knickerbocker of Owosso; 3 aunts, 2 uncles; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald (Katherine) Dysert of Jackson Helen Knickerbocker of Manchester and 2 great-great grandmothers. He was predeceased by his grandfather, David L. in 1981.

Lisa Marie KADLECHIK
Durand- One-month old Lisa Marie Kadlechik, daughter of Donald and Sandra (Green) Kadlechik of 11281 New Lothrop Road, Durand, died at her home Saturday.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Martin Seitz officiating. Burial will be in Babyland, Byron Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home today at 7-9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the funeral begins.
Lisa Marie was born on Feb. 8, 1980, in Howell.
She is survived by her parents, brother James Nathaniel, at home, grandparents Mr. And Mrs. John Kadlechik of Spring Hill, Fla., great-grandparents James and Thelma Patten of Byron and aunts and uncles. The family suggests that friends wishing to make memorial contributions direct them to the First United Methodist Church of Byron.

Mary E. KOLMAN
Mary E. Kolman, 85, of Durand, passed away Saturday, June 10, 1995 at McLaren Hospital, Flint.
Services will held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 113, 1995 at the Lover Funeral home, Bancroft, with the Rev. Russell Park officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.
Mrs. Kolman was born Sept. 2 , 1909 on Staten Island, N.Y., to Nicholas and Esther (Rustchak) Kovaluk. She married Anthony Kolman in Corunna on Jan. 17, 1925. He passed away on Jan. 31, 1983. She was a homemaker, residing most of her life in the Byron and Durand areas.
She is survived by: Two sons, Kenneth of Flushing and Edward of Durand; two daughters, Frances Domby of Durand and Helen and Husband Donald Pratt of Lennon; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-geat-grandchildren; four brothers, John Forman of Durand; Joseph Forman of Clare; Peter Forman of Flint; and Michael Forman of Durand; one sister, Helen Telemahos of Owosso.
She was predeceased by two sons, James and William; three grandchildren; and one great-grand child.

Marie K. MAYLUM
Age 73, of 16756 Timber View Dr., Clinton Township, and formerly of Byron, died Friday, March 27, 1981, at Bi-County Hospital, Warren.
Services for Mrs. Maylum will be held Monday, March 30, at Small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with Pastor Martin Seitz officiating. Burial will follow in Byron Cemetery.
The body will rest at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today and the family will receive friends there from 2 to4 p.m. and 5 to8 p.m. today and Sunday. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Mrs. Maylum was born in Detroit April 7, 1907, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Gertz) Naas. She lived the past seven years in Clinton Township after living in California for 12 years, and prior to that in Byron. She was a housewife. She and Walter George Maylum were married in Detroit Nov. 12, 1925. He died in December 1978.
Mrs. Maylum is survived by five sons, George , Robert and David, all of California, LeRoy of Byron and Phillip of West Branch; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Betty) Oehmke of Clinton Township and Mrs. Shirley Scott of Rogersville, Ala.; 22 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte Oliver; six brothers, Earl Naas, Harold Naas, Willard Naas, Norman Naas, Fred Naas and Tom Naas, and several nieces and nephews.

Kenneth D. MC DONOUGH
age 58, of Byron, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996 at the Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso.
The funeral for Mr. McDonough will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Jerry Drummond officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family present from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. McDonough was born in Detroit on Nov. 8, 1937, the son of Fay and Loretta (Holtzen) McDonough. He lived in Byron for the past 26 years, having moved from Detroit. He and Carol a Glass were married in Woodhaven, N.Y., on May 4 1958. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Mr. McDonough was a member of UAW Local # 7 in Detroit. He was employed at Chrysler Corporation for 33 years as an assembly Line worker.
Survivors include: His wife, Carol; sons, Kenneth Jr. (Kim) of Durand, Karl (Mary) of Durand, John, of Byron, Shawn (Kris) of Vernon, and Lyle, at home; grandchildren, Kenneth D. III, John Mark, Desiree, Jacob Adam, Justin Allen and Jordanne Elizabeth; sister, Mrs. William (Beverly) Roberts of Farmington Hills; brother, Ronald (Jackie) McDonough of Farmington Hills; two uncles; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a half brother.

Owosso Argus Press 1990
William J. MAXWELL
Age 90, of Byron, died Sunday Oct. 14, 1990, at the Memorial Hospital, Owosso.
Mr. Maxwell was a trainmaster, retiring in 1955 from the New York Central Railroad.
Services will be held at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be today 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with a Masonic Memorial service Tuesday at 7 p.m. by the Flint Lodge No. 23 F. & A.M. Memorial donation may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Maxwell was born in Newport News, Va., March 5, 1900, the son of Walter and Sally Maxwell. He had resided in the Byron area since 1965. He and Gladys A. Howard were married in Detroit, April 24, 1930. She preceded him in death on April 5, 1983. Mr. Maxwell served in the U.S. Army during World War I in France. He was past commander of the Reed-Raymond V.F. W. Post 2272, Durand and a member of Flint Lodge No. 23 F & AM.
Survivors include: a son, William J. Maxwell of Bolingbrook, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Katherine) Smith of Canton, Mich. and Mrs. Wagth (Sally) Dafashy of Williamsburg, Va.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Lucille Ware of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Andrew (Gladys) Varner of Lexington, Va. and Mrs. Anna Maxwell of Richmond, Va.; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Michael R. MAYLUM
Age 45, of Reno, Nev., passed away April 22, 1994, at a Reno hospital. Death was sudden.
Michael was born in Byron, Mich. Dec. 12, 1948, moving to California with his mother in 1961 and living the last 5 years in Reno. Cremation has taken place in Nevada, interment of the cremains will be in the Byron Cemetery at a later date.
Michael is survived by: Mother- Helen Arndt Maylum, formerly of Sherman Oaks, Calif, now of Durand. Uncles and Aunts-Dan and Lucille Sherwood of Durand and Robert and Pat Arndt of Melbourne, Fla. Grandmother-)Pauline Arndt of Durand.
God saw he was getting tired, And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around him and Whispered, "Come with me."
In tears we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away.
Although we loved him dearly, We Could not make him stay.
A heart of gold stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest.
God broke our heats to prove to us He only takes the best.
"May He Rest In Peace."

Argus - Press 1982
Roy A. NEWMAN
Age 61, of 9851 E. Cole Rd., Durand passed away Saturday, July 17, 1982 at Hurley Medical Center. Death was attributed to Complications. Mr. Newman was a well driller.
Services for Mr. Newman will be held at the Small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, Tuesday at 1 p.m. The Reverend James Martin will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery. The Family requests memorials to the Durand Congregational Church or the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Newman was born in Byron, March 20, 1921, the son of Pirl and Cleo (Tillman) Newman. He had resided in Byron all his life. He and Margaret Varga were married in Angola, Indiana, November 17, 1955. Mr. Newman was president of District No. 4 of Well Drillers Association of Michigan, Merit Badge Counselor Boy Scout Troop No. 372,Durand and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife: 2 daughters, Mrs. Edward (Patsy) Gibson of Houghton Lake,Mrs. Daniel (Ellen) Bukovick of Corunna: 3 sons, Max of Corunna, Pirl of Flint and Anson of Durand: 12 grandchildren: 4 brothers, Basil of Durand, Everette of Harrison, June of Lansing and Wayne of Byron: 2 sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Edith) Shell of Swartz Creek and Mrs. Frank (Ruth) Jaskowiak of Owosso.
Mr. Newman was predeceased by his parents, 2 brothers, Levi and Max and 1 sister, Ethel.

Owosso Argus Press 1988
Flossie M. PERRY
Age 81, formerly of the Fenton, Byron and Durand areas died Thursday, July 7,1988 in Midland, Mich.
Services will be held Saturday, July 9 at 1 p.m. from the Small and Streeter Funeral Home in Byron with the Rev. Robert Schoenhals officiating and burial following in the Byron Cemetery.

Donald A. POWELL
Age 60, of 11020 McCaughna Rd., Byron, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at his residence.
Services will be held at the Small and Streeter Funeral Home on Saturday, May 3 rd at 11 a.m. The Rev. Joseph Brown will Officiate. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Burial will take place at Byron Cemetery

William ROHRAPACHER Dead
Byron Man Expired At Son’s Home
William Rohrabacher died at eight o’lock Sunday evening at the home of his son Floyd, after a lingering illness. He was well known by a large part of the county on account of his genial ways, having a cheering word for every one he met. Aug. 13, 1913

Byron, August 2 -- Mrs. Joseph SCHWEIKERT died Monday night after being in poor health for about two years.
The funeral was held at the M.E. church of which she had been a faithful member many years. She leaves besides her husband, two sons, Charles, in the old hemestead, and Fred, who lives on the William Kitson farm, and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Umberhaum, all of who have lived in this vicinity all their lives. Aug. 1, 1913.

Beulah SICKLES
Age 73, of 309 N. Church St., Byron, died Thursday, June 18, 1987 in Fenton.
Services will be held at the Small & Streeter Funeral home, Byron on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Cheryl E. STREETER
Age 50, of Williams Bay. Wis. and formerly of Durand, died Friday March 10, 1995 in Williams Bay, Wis. Cheryl was manager of the Inspiration House Book and Gift Store and a social worker at the Christian League. She had served as interim and associate director at the League.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, at the First Baptist Church of Durand. Pastor Russell Park and Pastor Terry Miller will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery, Byron. The family will receive visitors at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron Tuesday 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested to the Christian League for the Handicapped.
Cheryl was born in Owosso, Mich. on May 12, 1944, the daughter of Millard and Beth (Heffner) Streeter. Cheryl graduated from Durand High School, class of 1962, graduated from the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music and received her bachelors degree in social sciences from the University of Wisconsin. She was a member of the Calvary Community Church in Williams Bay. She had resided in Williams Bay since 1965, moving from Durand.
Survivors include; her mother Beth Streeter of Durand. a sister Sue and husband Jerry Ellis of Durand; a brother Ernie and wife Diane Streeter of Byron; 2 nieces, Kimberly (Robert) Lowell and Deborah Streeter; Three nephews, Jeff (Sharon) Ellis, Matt and Eric Streeter; one great-niece, Courney Lowell; one great-nephew, Evan Lowell; several aunts, uncles and cousins; very special friend, Lois Olson and her family. Dawn, David, Denis and Diana and her extended family at the League.
Cheryl was predeceased by her Father. Millard in January of 1993. Arrangements by Streeter Funeral Home.

Margaret E. SIPES
Age 73, died Saturday Feb. 18, 1995, at the Durand Convalescent Center.
The funeral for Mrs. Sipes will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Durand Free Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Weeden officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 4-9 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron. The family will be present at the funeral home Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. She will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the service.
Mrs. Sipes was born in Mount Pleasant on Feb. 25, 1921, the daughter of Lyman and Maude (Wolever) Chaffee. She’d lived in the Byron area the past 40 years and had worked in housekeeping at McPherson Hospital, Howell. A member of the Durand Free Methodist Church, she is survived by: five sons, David (Rebecca) Sipes of Gaines, Gary (Barbara) Sipes of Durand, Ron (Gail ) Sipes of Pinckney, Allan Sipes and Helayne of Diamondale, and Jeffrey Sipes of Jackson; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bertha Card of Garden City and Lou Allish of Saginaw-Shields; and one brother, Dick Chaffee of Six Lakes. Mrs. Sipes was preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Pete; and three sisters, Dorothy, Edith and Alice.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Durand Free Methodist Church.

Kenneth L. SICKLES
Age 84, of Byron died Monday, Dec. 25, 1995, at Durand Convalescent Center.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995, at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron.

Joy C. SHETTLER
Age 48, of 326 N. Ann St., Byron passed away Thursday, March 12th, 1981, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.
Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, Byron, Sunday March 15th at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Martin Seitz will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. The body will lie in state at Small and Streeter Funeral Home, Byron until Sunday noon and then at the church until time of service.

Donald S. SNEED
Durand-Seventy-seven-year-old Donald S. Sneed 7983 Cole Rd., Durand, died Wednesday at Lansing Sparrow Hospital.
The funeral for Mr. Sneed will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Small and Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Martin Seitz officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Mr. Sneed was born Sept. 10, 1902, in Watseka, Ill., the son of Frank and Ida (Saylor) Sneed. He had resided in the Byron-Durand area for past 45 years. On Aug. 19, 1972, Mr. Sneed married Bessie Ferry in Lansing. A farmer who raised Black Angus beef cattle, Mr. Sneed had also worked four years for the Michigan Highway Department. Mr., Sneed had served for several years as supervisor of Burns Township. He was a member of the first United Methodist Church of Byron, the American Jersey Cattle Club, Retail Milk Dealer, and Black Angus Association.
Mr., Sneed is survived by: His wife; a step-daughter, Mr. Donald (Phyllis) May of Durand; a brother, Eugene of Owosso; a sister, Mrs. Clara Lahring of Gaines; and three grandchildren.

Byron, Aug. 9,--The funeral of D. W. TAFT, who died in the university hospital, was held Thursday, in the M. E. church, Rev. J. S. Lewin officiating. Mrs. Taft died about three yeas ago. Aug. 9, 1913

TILLMAN
HIS HEAD WAS CUT OFF
John TILLMAN, of Byron, Met a Terrible Death in Corunna Last Evening.
Fell from an Ann Arbor train, rolled under the car and was instantly killed, the Wheels passing over his neck --was Seventy-four years old--brother of D.M. Tillman of Durand.
Corunna, Oct. 23,(1906)--Special.--John Tillman, aged 74 years, a resident of Byron, met a most horrible death at the Ann Arbor depot, in this city, at 5:22 last evening. He fell from a car, rolled under the trucks, which passed over his neck, severing the head from the body, causing instant death.
The train was the southbound Ann Arbor passenger, and the old man was taking the train for home, having spent the afternoon here. The terrible tragedy was witnessed by half a dozen people, who agree on their story.
Mr. Tillman had come to town to confer with Register of Deeds J.D. Royce and the probate court relative to the estate of his daughter, Ida, who was accidentally killed a few weeks ago by falling down a flight of cellar steps. He is an old friend of Register Royce and they had quite a chat during the afternoon.
He was around town until after 5 o’clock, when he started for the depot to take the train. The train arrived ahead of him and was starting out when the old man reached the west end of the long cement platform which extends from the street to the east end of the depot. He was running as fast as his infirmities would permit and grasped the rail on the front end of the rear coach.
He was weakened by the run which with the fact that the train was under way, made it impossible for him to get a firm enough grip on the rail to draw himself on the car. He slipped and fell, rolling on the track in front of the trucks, which had passed over his neck before anyone could make a move.
The train stopped before it had gone a rod, but just as the rear trucks were on the man’s neck. The head was severed from the body and the man was dead before the train was backed up and the remains of the man lifted to the platform.
The body of Mr. Tillman was a ghastly sight, with the head severed and terribly mutilated. Sheriff Jarrad was summoned and he called Coroner G.W. Loring. A jury was impaneled and the case will be considered in the court house Wednesday afternoon. Whether the conductor or brakeman saw the old man trying to get on the train or whether they could have helped him is not positively known yet, but will come out in the inquest.
People who have known Mr. Tillman for many years declare him to have been a worthy man, sober and upright.
He leaves a wife and the following children: Mrs., A. J. Westlake, of Byron; Mrs. Ed. Benson, of Burns; Mrs. Woodthorpe, of Vernon; Frank Tillman, of Burns; He was a brother of D. M. Tillman of Durand, and a half brother of A. A. Tillman, of Hancock, formerly of Owosso.
The remains were turned over to Undertaker A. W. Curtis, who sent them to Byron today.

Minnie THOMPSON
of Howell, formerly of Byron, died Monday, July 29, 1985, at her residence.
Services will be held at Mc Donald’s Funeral Home, Howell; Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Alan Gray will officiate. Burial will follow in Byron Cemetery.
Mrs. Thompson was born in Kilmanagh, Mich., the daughter of George and Emma Schweitzer. She was married to Fred Thompson. He passed away in 1976. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Howell.
Survivors include four daughters, and sons-in-law: Katherine and Myron Gallagher of Harrietta, Mich., Anne and Alton Morey of Linden, Jean Scherdt of Ypsilanti, Helen and Clark Still of Marshall; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Owosso Argus- Press 1985
William TONK
Age 91, of 11835 Lehring Rd., Byron died Monday, Nov. 11, 1985 at his residence.
Mr. Tonk was a retired tool and die maker.
Services will be held at the Small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron on Thursday at 1 p.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mr. Tonk was born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on July 20, 1894, the son of August and Gottliebe ( Liepkle ) Tonk. He had resided in Byron since 1945. On Aug. 15, 1927, he and Louise Otterbach were married in Kent, Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Louise; a daughter, Thea Kiel of Germany; a son, Albert Tonk of Fenton; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Owosso Argus-Press 1985
Paul TRIBLEY
Age 81, of 14484 S. Duffield Rd., Byron died Thursday, June 20, 1985 in Livingston County.
Mr. Tribley retired from Fisher Body Plant I about 20 years ago. Services will be held at the Small & Streeter Funeral Home, Byron on Monday, June 24, 11 a.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate with burial in Byron Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Tribley was born in Hungary on May 20, 1904, the son of Michael and Katherine Tribley. He had resided in the Byron area since June of 1948. On April 8, 1928, he and Carrie Shepard were married in Durand. Mr. Tribley was a member of the Burns Grange #160, Byron Chamber of Commerce, Byron Park Board and U.A.W. Local 581.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Pauline Rathbun of Byron, two granddaughters, Mrs. Lance (Helen) Solomon of Owosso, Mrs. J. R. (Leslie ) Glass of Bowling Green, Ky.; two brothers; John Tribley of Bancroft, Michael Tribley of Durand; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Edna ) Gomas of Durand and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Tribley was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Maggie McKenna.

Charles R. "Charlie" VANDEMARK
Age 79, of Byron, died Tuesday, April 14, 1995, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint.
Mr. Vandemark previously owned Industrial Propane Sales & Service and Myers Lake Resort. For 26 of the 15 years he owned Myers Lake Resort, Red Cross swimming lessons were provided for many area students. At one time he was owner of the Van-Clark Dairy in Byron. He retired from IPS in 1989.
Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Byron, Friday, April 14, 1995 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert Schoenhals will officiate. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the family present from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
Mr. Vandemark was born in Vernon Township, April 26, 1915, the son of Ray and Paulena (Steele) Vandemark. He had resided in the Byron area since 1925.
He and Helen Clark were married in Argentine Township on Sept. 6, 1936. He was a graduate of Byron Agricultural School in 1933. He was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Byron, member of the Gideons International - Shiawassee Camp, and former member of the Michigan Propane Gas Association. Charlie was an avid supporter of community events and several organizations.
Survivors include: his wife, Helen ; and four children who loved their mom and dad a daughter, Glenda and husband Larry Williams of Auburn, Calif.; three sons, Gordon and wife Judy of St. Johns; Gary and wife Carol of Grand Blanc; Robert and wife Brenda of Byron; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Walts of Byron; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two nieces; several cousins; and many dear friends.
Memorials donations may be made to either the Gideons International - Shiawassee Camp. The Flint Parkinson Support Group or to the First United MethodIst Church, Byron.
Arrangements by Streeter Funeral Home, Byron.

Robert W. WELCH
Age 70, of Durand, died Friday, July 12, 1996, at the Durand Convalescent Center.
The funeral for Mr. Welch will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Streeter Funeral Home, Byron, with Pastor Larry Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be today from noon to 9 p.m., with the family present from noon to 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with the family present from 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Byron Baptist Church.
Mr. Welch was born in Vernon Township on May 27, 1926, the son of Warren J. and Iola M. (Harden) Welch. He resided his entire life in the Durand area.
On July 1, 1955, he and Alice J. Olmstead were married in Byron. He served with the U.S. Army’s 187th Glider infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division in Japan.
Mr. Welch was a member of the Byron Baptist Church. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad from 1946 until his retirement in May 1986. He worked as a general yardmaster.
Survivors include: His wife, Alice; daughters, Diana Welch of Henderson and Debra (Tim) Musgrave of Arlington, Texas; sons, Terry (Georgieann) Welch of Owosso, and Craig (Kay) Welch of South Bend, Ind.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Cox of Swartz Creek; brothers, Fred (Jeanne) Welch of Salem, S.C., and Richard (Anna) Welch of Duluth, Minn.; aunt, Elaine Andrews of Lansing; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Obits of people buried in the Alton Cemetery, Bennington Township, Shiawassee County Michigan. Done by Shirley Gorman. Copyright 1999 - 2003