AMMAN, Daniel J. – of Traverse City, died Monday, April 22, 2024, at his home. He was 64 years of age.   Daniel was born in Owosso on June 16, 1959, to James and Doris (Wendling) Amman. He was a 1977 graduate of Chesaning High School and was employed as an auto body repairman. He enjoyed hunting and carpentry.  Daniel remodeled his home and built cabinets and furniture.  He also restored his AMX along with other cars.  He especially loved spending time...

DOAN, Nancy Ann – of Chesaning, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Union Court in Chesaning. She was 86 years of age.   She is survived by a brother, J.R. (Berneice) Loeblein of Chesaning, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Loeblein.   Cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. You may light a memorial candle or share a memory at misiukfuneralhome.com.    Misiuk Funeral Home 202 South Front...

HAFNER, Barbara Ann – of Albee Twp, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at Covenant Health Care in Saginaw.  She was 87 years of age. Barbara was born to the late James and Wilma (Birchmeier) Corrin on July 15, 1936, in New Haven Twp.  Barbara attended Hurd school and graduated from Chesaning Union High School in the Class of 1955.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth W. Hafner on November 10, 1956, in Owosso and they lived and worked on the Hafner family farm. Barbara was...

Heaven gained another treasure, and we here on earth lost one of the great ones.  After several months of bravely battling several physical ailments, Eleanor Rita Hobson died peacefully in her sleep at her home April 13, 2024.  Eleanor was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 23, 1934, to Rita (Carli) Bailey.  On April 15, 1961, she married Jack R. Hobson.  They always joked that it was the one good thing that happened on Tax Day!  They began their life together in...

HEDRICH, Marlene M. – of Chesaning Twp. died Monday, April 8, 2024, at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso. She was 81 years of age.   Marlene was born December 26, 1942, in Gilroy, CA to the late Elmer and Doris (Lehmkuhl) Farley and was a longtime resident of Chesaning Twp. She was a 1961 graduate of Chesaning Union School. Marlene was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Hedrich on January 21, 1961. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2016. Marlene was a production...

DROPE, Verlin – Of Oakley passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc.  He was 78 years of age.   Verlin was born in Dudley, Missouri on January 4, 1946, a son of the late Buell E. and Nona A. (Stacy) Drope.  He was united in marriage to Betty J. Sanders in Rector, Arkansas on January 15, 1965.  They had lived in Swartz Creek before moving to Brady Twp. in 2006.   Mr. Drope had worked as a Skilled Trades Welder...

Ronald Gar Hoshal of Oakley, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Flint on June 12, 1943, the son of Verne L. and Miriam (Barr) Hoshal.  Ron graduated from Adrian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and then graduated from Central Michigan University with a Master’s Degree.  He was united in marriage to Joanne Lorraine Whymer in Owosso on December 19, 1970.  She preceded him in death on September 27,...

RUDDY, Jane I. -of Chesaning, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Chesaning Comfort Care, surrounded by her loving husband and all of her children. She was 91 years of age.   Jane was born in Maple Grove on February 26, 1933, a daughter of Edward and Edith (Sutter) Ebenhoeh. Jane lived her entire life in the Chesaning and New Lothrop area. She was united in marriage to Daniel J. Ruddy and they were married for over 72 years.   Faith was an anchor for Jane,...

STEVENS, Pamela, K. – of Chesaning, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Argentine Care Center. She was 70 years of age.   Pamela was born January 26, 1954, in Owosso to the late Cloris and Mary (Gross) Witherell and was a lifelong resident of the Chesaning and Brant areas. She had been employed at Uncle Johns Cider Mill in St. Johns for many years. In her younger years, she attended Racy Free Methodist Church. She was a member of the RedStar CB and the Teddy CB’ers...

TARRANT, Kenneth-It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Tarrant, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, teacher, and friend. Ken was born on July 16, 1946, to Wilmer and Wanda Tarrant in Montrose, Michigan. He departed from this world on February 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Ken's indomitable spirit was evident in his unwavering commitment to his family, his students, and his community. Despite facing numerous health challenges...