Elizabeth Putnam

Elizabeth Putnam, died August 6, 2011 at the age of 94. Born July 3, 1917 in Venice Township-Shiawassee County, Michigan, the daughter of Vernon and Mazie (Fortress) Snyder. She was a member of Middlebury United Methodist Church where she served as church treasurer for 21 years. She formerly worked as a Secretary for General Telephone Company and served as Middlebury Township Clerk for 28 years. Elizabeth was married to George Putnam on February 19, 1955.

She is survived by one son, Lynn (Susan) Putnam, two stepsons, Keith (Shanna) Putnam, Kenneth (Marsha) Putnam, four grandchildren, Kathryn Putnam, Todd (Tammy) Putnam, Neil (Kathy) Putnam, Chris (Dawn) Putnam, six great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, George Putnam, sister, Elbertha Turley, sister-in-law, Grace Putnam, and brother-in-law, Robert Turley.

Burial has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 10, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at The Houghton Chapel of The Osgood Funeral Homes, Ovid with Pastor Donald Wentz officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the Memorial Service from 10-11a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.