Funeral Homes in Williamston, MI

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Williamston is a city in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is at the southeast corner of Williamstown Township, but is politically independent. A portion of Williamston was annexed from adjacent Wheatfield Township. Downtown Williamston is located at the intersection of Grand River Avenue (M-43) and Putnam Street (Williamston Road). The population was 3,854 at the 2010 census. Williamston is most notable for its antiques markets, and it has been promoted as a quaint, small town just outside the larger city of Lansing. It recently renovated McCormick Park, which borders the Red Cedar River in downtown Williamston.

Williamston Obituaries

It was reported by The Owosso Argus on January 12th, 2022 that Leo A Deschepper perished in Williamston, Michigan.  Deschepper was 93 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Leo A's life.

It was revealed by Lansing State Journal on May 2nd, 2021 that Donna Elaine Bean (Mittan) passed on in Williamston, Michigan.  Ms. Bean was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donna Elaine's life.

It was noted on August 15th, 2019 that Frank Joseph Engardio died in Rancho Bernardo, California.  Engardio was 100 years old and was born in Williamston, MI.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frank Joseph's life.

It was written by The Owosso Argus on April 28th, 2019 that John Edward "Bonzie" Nanasy perished in Williamston, Michigan.  Nanasy was 47 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Edward "Bonzie"'s life.

It was written by Iron County Reporter on March 20th, 2019 that Karen Frances Groop (King) passed away in Williamston, Michigan.  Ms. Groop was 84 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Karen Frances's life.

It was reported by The Owosso Argus on August 12th, 2018 that Jean White perished in Williamston, Michigan.  White was 89 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jean's life.

It was reported by Canton Observer on June 24th, 2018 that David Robert Bruegel died in Williamston, Michigan.  Bruegel was 65 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor David Robert's life.

It was revealed by Ann Arbor News on June 21st, 2018 that David Robert Brugel passed away in Williamston, Michigan.  Brugel was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor David Robert's life.

It was noted by Canton Observer on September 25th, 2016 that June L Hoffman (Schmude) passed on in Williamston, Michigan.  Ms. Hoffman was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor June L's life.

It was reported by Flint Journal on February 23rd, 2016 that Thomas S Krupa died in Williamston, Michigan.  Krupa was 55 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas S's life.

History

The town was a popular stop on the Grand River trail (that later became a plank road) from Detroit, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan in the 19th century. "Miles" Williams, who built a dam, saw mill and later a grist mill in town, eventually platted the land in 1845 and named the town "Williamstown" after himself. It is unknown how it lost the "w" in its name. Williams, three brothers from Batavia, New York New York. The town was incorporated as a village in 1871, and later as a city on April 1, 1945.

The official website for the city of Williamston is http://www.williamston-mi.us/.