Eugene "John" Owens

1935 - 2025

Eugene "John" Owens, 90, of Clare, died at home Tuesday October 28, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born October 23, 1935 in Denver Township, Isabella County, the son of the late Elias & Irene (Rose) Owens.
John married Patricia A. Cutler June 25, 1976. He owned and operated Owens Miracle Water Softener Sales and Service for 26 years. John retired from the Dow Chemical company in 1985 after 31 years of employment. He enjoyed the outdoors: deer hunting, pheasant hunting, fishing, reading westerns with a preference for Louis L'Amour.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Clare; children, Lou Ann & Tim Ranck of Birch Run, Kim Owens of Rosebush, Jolene Owens & Russell Killbreath of Coleman, Scott Owens & Michelle Englund of Sanford; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren many nieces and nephews. John was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lavern, Russell, sisters Eleanor Haggart and Ruth Morrison.
Funeral and committal services will be held 1 p.m. Monday November 3, 2025 at the O'Laughlin Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Scott Hayes officiating. Burial will take place in the Warren Township Cemetery, Coleman. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Monday starting at 12 noon until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to MyMichigan Health Foundation directed to MyMichigan Hospice.