Ora Otto

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 order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Ora Otto, please visit our flower store.