Celebration of Life being held for Ed Jeffrey on July 19th
A Celebration of Life is being held for Edie ‘Ed’ Jeffrey on Saturday, July 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Conway Township Hall in Fowlerville. Ed, who passed away on April 14th, was the owner-operator of Jeffrey Automotive Repair in Downtown Fowlerville. Friends of Ed and his family are invited to stop by and share your stories and memories.
Daisy Melissa Driver
Daisy Melissa Driver passed away July 6, 2025 at her home. She was a lifetime resident of Fowlerville.
On December 16, 1944, she married Burrill Victor Driver and they resided on the family farm.
Daisy drove a school bus for many years. She really enjoyed her work and the kids. She loved to play cards with her kids, nieces and nephews. They also belonged to a card club and played every couple of weeks with their friends. She enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Daisy was preceded in death by her husband Burrill; three sons: David, John and Randy; three grandsons: Jeffrey Driver, Andrew Driver and Kip Hacker; and one son-in-law Craig E. Hacker.
She is survived by three daughters: Sharalene Hacker, Linda Graham and Jan Huffine; and one son Tim Driver. She is also survived by 9 grandkids, 18 great grandkids and 9 great great grandkids.
Visitation was held at the Herrmann Funeral Home on Friday, July 11th from 10:00 am, until the service time at noon. Burial followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Herrmann Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com
Shirley Marie Lessnau
Shirley Marie Lessnau of Fowlerville, MI. died July 4, 2025. She was 66. Daughter of the late Raymond and Betty (Doetsch) Lessnau.
She was a graduate of Howell High School and was employed at Citizens Insurance for 30 years.
Survivors include her siblings: Robert (Carol) Lessnau, Kenneth (Mary Jane) Lessnau, and Mary (Steve) Hudson and 14 nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 9. 3-7pm at Herrmann Funeral Home. Funeral Mass took place on Thursday, July 10, noon at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Arrangements entrusted to Herrmann Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed at pjherrmannfuneralhome.com
Donations being sought for Silent Auction at the Webberville Library
Plan now for donating to the Friends of the Webberville Library Silent Auction fundraiser coming Nov. 4 thru Nov. 25. We are asking for original artwork, homemade craft items, themed gift baskets, knitted items, new collectibles, gift cards, event tickets and services from local businesses. We will accept donations October 20 thruNovember 3.
For questions contact Webberville Public Library at 517-521-3643 or visit the Capital Area District Library (C.A.D.L.) website for library hours.
Williamston Concert Series to host ‘Chelsea House Orchestra’ on July 17th
The Williamston Summer Concert Series will host its annual concert featuring the ‘Chelsea House Orchestra’ this Thursday, July 17, starting 7pm at McCormick Park. This 20-plus member group from Chelsea High School features high energy Celtic strings and drums.
This annual favorite is sponsored by Ray and Ann Lemmen. Concessions ar offered by the Williamston Area Senior Center. 2025 concert patrons are Williamston Rotary, Granger Waste Services, Custom Built Remodeling & Design and Xfinity Comcast.
St. John's Lutheran offering free VBS this week July 14-16
The community is welcome to join in for a "Roadtrip" Vacation Bible School at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fowlerville. The event is free and will run from Monday July 14 to Wednesday July 16. Each night a free dinner for the whole family will be served at 6:00 p.m. The VBS program begins at 6:30 p.m. each night.
Kids ages four through teen will enjoy lively music, a thematic opening and closing session, crafts, games and Bible time.
"Our staff has been busy planning the event and looks forward to meeting kids, parents, grandparents and friends," says Pastor Diane Greble. "We love the energy our guests bring and we love to offer this kind of quality programming to our community."
Register online at http://www.stjohnsfowlerville.org. Registration can also be done at the door at 5:45 p.m. each night. St. John's Lutheran Church is located in the village of Fowlerville, at the corner of Church and Maple Streets, one block south of Grand River Avenue.
2025 SUMMERPraise! in Owosso to open this Sunday, July 13th
The popular SUMMERPraise! series will open its 2025 season this Sunday, July 13th when ‘The Browders’ from Kingsport, Tennessee, return to Owosso. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Owosso First Church of the Nazarene sanctuary, 1865 S. M-52. The six-week concert series, sponsored by the Owosso-Area Ministerial Association, will feature two national groups: The Browders and ‘The 3 Heath Brothers’ and four regional groups from Michigan: ‘New Destiny’, ‘The Sheldons’, ‘The Thurstons’, and ‘Stronghold Quartet’.
SUMMERPraise! has been a wonderful summer event for gospel music fans from all over mid-Michigan who are drawn to the quality and variety of the performers. Event coordinator, Lynn Webster, stated that “Our SUMMERPraise! concerts have provided an incredible opportunity to enjoy first-rate, quality gospel music.”
SUMMERPraise! will also feature:
* July 20 New Destiny (Detroit, MI)
* July 27 The Sheldons (Owosso, MI)
* Aug. 3 The 3 Heath Brothers (Thomasville, NC)
* Aug. 10 The Thurstons (Holt, MI)
* Aug.17 Stronghold Quartet (Howell, MI)
The concert series is organized by Lynn and Diana Webster, and James Patchen.
“We started it because it was a way to bring good Christian music into the community, and bring the Christian community together as one big family,“ said Diana.
