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Ora Jane Otto, age 65, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. The daughter of Ora LaRoy & Alma (May) Yax, she was born on January 6, 1945 in Flint.

After high school, Ora attended college and on May 5, 1967, in Owosso, she married Jimmy Wayne Otto.

For many years she had been a district sales manager for Tupperware and Avon, and after moving to Greenville worked for Jorgensens. A woman of deep faith, Ora continued to witness and share her belief in and love of Jesus Christ even in her final days at the hospital.

She enjoyed writing, participating in church activities, and regularly prayed for family, friends, and others in need of the Lords intervention.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Bill Yax; and a sister, Joann Allen.

Surviving are her husband, Jim Otto of Greenville; their children, Wynell McCall of Chesaning, Don Otto & Cheryl Davis of Cadillac, Rev. Wayne & Amy Otto of Sheridan, and Joann & Ray Case of Fenwick; three sisters, Corenne & Doug Ching of Gaylord, Orvetta & Don Tucker of Grayling, and Michelle Yax of Dade City, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Bill & Barb Otto of Harrison, and Larry & Gina Otto of Mayfield; seven grandchildren; one great grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Central Montcalm Community Church, downtown Sheridan, with a luncheon following at the Sheridan V.F.W.  The Rev. Dale Freed will officiate and burial will take place privately at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.

Visitation is Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, and at the church on Friday from 10-11 a.m. Envelopes for memorial contributions for the wishes of the family will be available.

To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Oras online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.christiansen-fh.com The Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville, is serving the family.


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  1. Anonymous on June 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Guestbook

    07/14/2010 –

    Patricia Eldridge
    So sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!

    07/08/2010 –

    Mary Lou & Bob Freeman
    I will miss her smile and gentle manner, I will treasure the picture I took of her and Joan and Priscilla at the reunion last year and also the picture of her and Jim. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, and one that I am proud to have been related to. May she rest in Gods loving hands.

    06/11/2010 –

    Lisa Watson
    Jim, Joann, Harrison, Amelia and family…
    My prayers are with you all as you learn to live your life without your beloved wife/mother and grandmother. I was so sorry to hear of her passing. I know she will be missed by you all. I will be praying for you during this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

    06/11/2010 –

    Joe Mapes
    Wayne, I am sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

    06/11/2010 –

    Linda Harlan
    Wayne & Amy – I am so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I have fond memories of her. You and your family will certainly be in my prayers during this time.

    06/10/2010 –

    Dean Otto
    Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

    06/09/2010 –

    Amy Davis
    Pastor Wayne & Amy, My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom. I know God will supply all the comfort and strength you need during this time.
    Amy Davis

    06/09/2010 –

    Calvin May
    Ora Jane is a first cousin to me. We never got to spend much time together as we lived so far away. My wife Nan, our son Calvin Jr., and I want to express our sincere sympathies to the family. We have sent flowers. My brother, John, plans to be at the funeral.

    06/09/2010 –

    Angela Fowler
    Aunt Ora is loved and will be missed.

    06/09/2010 –

    Jennifer Hamer
    Aunt Ora is loved and will be missed.

    06/09/2010 –

    Steve and Linda Foote
    Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Our deepest sympathy.

    06/09/2010 –

    Carol (May) Ingram & Ron May
    We are sorry for your loss. I remember Ora Jane as a very beautiful person.

    06/09/2010 –

    Rick & Mary Seely
    We have had the blessing of knowing Ora for the past two years and can’t recall a moment when she was not an encourager. Even when her health began to weaken, her spirit did not; she never complained, only smiled and shared her eternal love for Jesus Christ. We are sad that she will no longer be with us here, but we know she is in heaven and we aim to see her again some day. Our prayers are with the family and Jim, we love you, too, God Bless.

    06/09/2010 –

    Ken Culp
    Received word from Calvin May of the passing of Ora. My sympathies are for the family. May the peace of God be with you for through Him we receive our strength. Ken

    06/08/2010 –

    Kay (Nolph) Caris
    I met Ora in 7th grade. She had such a beautiful personality. I can remember her teaching me a new dance while at my house in Owosso. Of course we were getting ready for a big dance. I will always remember her. Sympathy to family & close friends She will be missed by all who knew her even from those that knew her a long time ago

    06/08/2010 –

    Pastor Joel & Marlene Heron
    Wayne (and Amy),
    I was praying for you on the way to GCC this morning. I tried to imagine what it would be like to “continue on” in work and in life, etc. without Mom. I couldn’t go down that road very far, b/c of how dear Mom is to me, as I know Mom was to you! The consolation I took was Paul’s reminder from 1 Thess 4: “we do not grieve like those who have no hope…” I’m praising God for Mom’s home-going; I’m asking God for the kind of strength for you and your family that will help you more than “survive” but to continue to “thrive”. We love you and Amy and are lifting you up.
    Joel & Marlene

    06/07/2010 –

    bobbi durance
    I only have good memories of Ora, she was my mother Linda Durance’s best friend for many years, although my mother has passed, I still always thought in the back of my mind I still had a mother. I spent a lot of time with Ora and Jim as a child, they always treated me like family. My family’s condolences go out to all of you, and we will pray.

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