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Age 74, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with esophageal cancer
on June 5, 2004. He was born January 18, 1930 in Hillsdale, MI, the son of Carl and Emma (Cook)
Fosbender. On August 22, 1960 he married Janet Short. She survives.

Conrad was a life long resident of the Tecumseh area.  He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1948. After graduation he enlisted with the U.S. Marines and served in the Korean War. Upon returning from active duty Conrad returned to work at the Tecumseh Products Company, where he worked 43 years until his retirement.

After retirement he worked for the Daily Telegram as newspaper delivery man. Conrad loved life, he was an avid golfer, in which he shot his first hole in one on October 12, 2002, at the age of 72. He was an avid skier and loved being with his family. He brought so much joy to all our lives. He will be truly missed
and never forgotten.

Conrad was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Emma (Cook) Fosbender, granddaughter Chloe Cubberly and several aunts and uncles.

In addition to his loving wife of 43 years, Janet, he is survived by four daughters, Gloria (Joe) Brooks of Adrian, Polly Murphy of Tecumseh, Kelly (Steven) Corne of Advance, NC, and Amy Fosbender of Onsted; two sons, Scott (Patty) Fosbender of Ann Arbor, and Carl Fosbender of Tecumseh, seven grandchildren, Ben (Jesse) Bailey of Palmyra, Alyssa and Erica Corne,
Cory and Bailey Brooks, Emily Murphy, Heather Phenicie, and Tina and Ashley Cabella, three great grandchildren, Nathaniel , Felicity, and Lilly Bailey, his sister Shirley  (Jack ) Colson of Guatemala, many nieces and nephews, uncles J.D. (Jennie) Cook of Tecumseh, and Robert Cook of Harrison, and aunts Margie Bell of Ann Arbor, and Marie Richards of Hillsdale.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Tecumseh with the Rev. Doug Winters officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery with military honors and flag presentation conducted by Chaplain Mel Wegner and the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Home Health Care and Hospice, American Cancer Society, or The First Baptist Church of Tecumseh.

Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

 

Age 63, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, on August 18, 2004. He was born in Hastings, Michigan, on April 13, 1941 to Merle Claude Kelley and Marian Louise McMillen (Hewitt). On July 21, 1962, he married Virginia Sue Martin, she survives.

John is also survived by their two children, Randal (Rita) Kelley of Adrian, and Tammi (Samuel) McCarley of Greendale, Wisconsin.

In addition, he is survived by three brothers, Roger (Gloria) Kelley, David Kelley, and Michael Kelley; two sisters, Patricia Kelley, and Kathy (David) Piel; one step-sister, Pamela Real; a step-father, Rex McMillen; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, and his stepmother, B. Corinne Kelley.

In 2000, John retired as Manager of the Speedway Convenience Store in Tecumseh, Michigan, after many years of faithful service.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Reverend David McKinstry officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 90, of Tipton, died June 10, 2004 at Saline Evangelical Home. She was born June 26, 1913 the daughter of  Andrew and Belva (Krathwohl)Wise.

On August 1, 1936, she married Carlton L. Cushing in Delphi, Indiana. He preceded her death on November 18, 1992. She was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer with her church,

Goodwill Industries, Girl Scouts of America, and Tecumseh Monday Club.

Clarice is survived by a daughter, Nancy and her husband Mark Trullinger of Portland, Oregon; daughter in law, Shirley Cushing of Tipton; 8 grandchildren; Barbara Shreve, Eric Fuller, John Trullinger, Allison Trullinger, Terri Smithson, Larry Cushing, Jr., Donald Cushing and Steven Cushing; 10 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren, and her sister Joan Scott of Logansport, IN.

In addition to her husband Carlton, she was preceded in death by a son, Larry Cushing, Sr.,  great grandson, Larry Cushing, III, and three brothers, Clayton, Claude, and Wilbur Wise.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 19, 2004 at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Drive (517-423-2523 - just off Brown Street), with the Rev. David McKinstry officiating. Interment follow in Franklin Cemetery, Tipton, MI.  Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Friday & 10-1 PM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Youth Ministries at Tecumseh United Methodist Church, Goodwill Industries, or Girl Scouts of America.

Condolences may be offered to the family at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

of Milan, Michigan, passed away after a long illness at Arbor Hospice August 23, 2004, at age 84. He was born in Edgerton, Ohio.

During WW II, he served as a B-24 bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater with the Jolly Rogers - 5th Air Force, 90th Bomb Group, 320th Bomb Squadron. He had a strong camaraderie with his crew, and he continued to stay in touch with them. During the Vietnam era, he was called back to serve his country for 18 months with the 305th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron from Selfridge Air Force Base in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. As a Command Pilot, he flew over areas in the South Pacific where he had bombed during WW II and which had been rebuilt. He retired from the Air Force with the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1972.

His civilian flying career began at a small airfield near Bryan, Ohio, in 1938. He flew for commercial airlines transporting cargo, race horses and people. One of his most memorable flights was in 1978 piloting the Triple Crown winner Affirmed back to Lexington, Kentucky, to be met by world-wide news media and a crowd that included the governor of the state.

He owned Cessna 172's, his favorite airplane, and he leased them to operators at Monroe Custer and Ann Arbor, Michigan, airports. During his career, he taught many people to be pilots and was very proud of those who went on to fly commercially. During his career, he earned multiple ratings - from piston to jet engine aircraft.

Golf was his favorite sport. He played courses worldwide and spent many happy hours at Tecumseh Country Club with special friends during his later years.

His is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Marilyn Beerbower from Bryan, Ohio; his daughter Carol and Kevin Carbary; his sister Mrs. Norma Giffey; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by parents Guy and Susanna, six brothers and a sister.

Plans are being made for his cremains to be placed in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., with his fellow Jolly Rogers.

Memorials may be made to the Milan Public Library Expansion Project Building Fund. Visit www.libraryyes.com for information.

Condolences and remembrances may be offered at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
 

An internationally-known alpine gardener, died at the age of 87 on Monday August 23 at her home near Onsted, Michigan. She is survived by her children Martha Blake Jacobson of California, David Blake of Virginia, Judith Stempien of Livonia, and five grandchildren.

Betty Blake was born Betty Hammel in Topeka, Kansas, where she earned a B.A. degree in botany from Washburn University. She married David Blake in 1939 and settled with him in Detroit. Betty began gardening in the early 1940's, growing irises and prize-winning roses in her small back yard. In 1960 her interests turned to alpine gardens, and she began her long love affair with tiny alpine plants. In 1975 she moved to Onsted, where she and her husband built a three-acre rock garden. Betty and her garden have been the focus of numerous newspaper articles and books, including Earth on Her Hands, a coffee-table book on prominent women gardeners. She also wrote several articles and book chapters about growing alpine plants in the Midwest.

Betty was a member of numerous gardening societies including the Detroit Rose Society, the Scottish Rock Garden Society, the Alpine Garden Society, and the Bonsai Society and was a charter member of the Great Lakes Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society. She was a volunteer at Hidden Lakes Garden in Tipton and the Mathaei Botanical Gardens.

Her willingness to share advice and seeds from rare horticultural plants earned her the admiration and respect of fellow gardeners. Two horticultural plant varieties have been named after her: Anemonella thalictroides 'Betty Blake' and Phlox bifida 'Betty Blake'.

A memorial gathering will be held at Purse Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh, Michigan, from 3 to 6 pm Saturday, August 28, 2004

Betty Blake looked beyond her garden and contributed funds to save wild lands for the enjoyment of future generations. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of: Betty H. Blake, Memorial # 10629288, Nature Conservancy, 4545 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203.

Age 72, of Tipton, passed awaySeptember 2, 2004, at University of Michigan Health Center. She was born March 19, 1932 the daughter of Darroll & Helen (Flint) Bibbins in Brooklyn, MI. On
September 18, 1952, she married Wesley Whelan in the Brooklyn Baptist Church in Brooklyn, Michigan.

She graduated from Brooklyn High School and Cleary Business College. She faithfully attended Grace Bible Church. She enjoyed being a Tipton Jets 4 -H Club Community leader for several years.

Shirley was a proud grandma who faithfully supported all her grandchildren's activities and endeavors. She was a kind, loving mom and grandma, who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by two sons, David (Shanon) Whelan and Gordon (Laurie)
Whelan, a daughter Darlene (Dave) Penterics, nine grandchildren: Brandi (Jason) Hess, Breena (Steven) Cutter, Chad, Tori, Joel and Kyle Whelan, Ryan, Katelyn and Davey Penterics, one great grandson, Alec Cutter; one brother, Carleton (Carolyn) Bibbins; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband,Wesley Whelan and her parents, Darroll and Helen Bibbins

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor David Holly and Pastor Robert Farison both officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 PM Friday and from 4 - 8 PM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the David B. Guild Neurological Rehabilitation Unit in Herrick Hospital or Grace Bible Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 82, of Morenci, MI, passed away
September 2, 2004, at home under the care of Hospice ofLenawee. She was born July 6, 1922, in Palmyra, MI, the daughter of Leonard R. & Bertha J. (Simpson) Bice. On December 22, 1939 she married William Beach. Hepreceded her in death.

Dortheda was member of Jasper Bible Church. Shebelonged to Adrian Post 275 Ladies Auxiliary and was a
life member of the Adrian DAV Chapter 20. She workedat Stubnitz Greene for over twenty years.

Dortheda is survived by her children Patricia (Roger) Emmons, Jerry (Loraine) Beach, Diane (Charles) Schmucker, Danny (Dorothy) Beach, Linda (Mike) Peters, and Nicholas (Rebekah) Beach, 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, three brothers Lloyd (Donna) Bice, John (Angel) Bice, and Jerry (Lillian) Bice, one sister Eleanor Fedder, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband William, her parents, five brothers, three sisters

Funeral Services will be held 4:00 PM Monday in Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgeville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM both Saturday and Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Jasper Bible Church. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 91, of Adrian, died September 14, 2004 at Bixby Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1913, in Deerfield, MI the son of Elmer & Ethel (VanZandt) Miller. In the year 1950, he married Imogene Ritchie, she survives.

He worked at Auburndale Trucking for over thirty years. Don was owner & operator of City Cartage Company in Adrian for thirty years.

He is survived by his wife Imogene, three children, Sue Farkas of Adrian, Don Miller, Jr. of Adrian, and Arlene "Bunny" Walden, of Adrian, his grandchildren, James Farkas of Jackson, Matthew Farkas of Tecumseh, Jason Miller of Brooklyn, Josh Miller of Onsted, Angela Miller of Onsted, Gerald Walden of Adrian, and Veronica Walden of Adrian, and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. Ron Sparks officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills
Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 11 AM to 2 PM and from 4 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 88, of Deerfield, died September 20, 2004, at Tecumseh Place - Residence One. She was born May 26, 1916 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Samuel and Matilda (Trostel) Finn. On August 4, 1939 she married R. C. Danley, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1996.

Gladys graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1938 and taught in the Deerfield Public Schools for twenty eight years. In 2002 she was inducted into the Deerfield School "Wall of Fame." She was also an active member of the Deerfield Methodist Church.

Gladys is survived by one daughter Jeanne (Bill) Rouppas of Toledo and two sons Clark (Linda) Danley of Jackson and Bill (JoAnn) Danley of Tecumseh, grandchildren Jeff, Marc, Jake, and Joe Danley, Michelle Hovinen (Danley), Dawn Wisniewski (Danley), Ryan Danley, and Lisa, Renee and Rochelle Rouppas. and ten great grandchildren.

Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alfred Finn.

At Gladys's request cremation has taken place and private graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Hickman Cancer Center or Hospice of Lenawee. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 86, of Tecumseh, died September 17, 2004.

Clifford was born December 17, 1917, in Benton Harbor, MI, the son of Frederick and Marguerite (Farnum) Deaner. He married Marie Willard on May 12, 1939 in New Buffalo, MI. She preceded him in death on July 14, 1993.

Clifford and Marie lived in the Tecumseh area since 1941. He worked for Tecumseh Products and retired January 1, 1983. He was a member of both the Tecumseh United Methodist Church and Macon Golf Club. He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed playing softball, golf, and bowling.

He is survived by 3 sons; Fred and his wife Nancy Deaner of Akron, Ohio, Michael Deaner of Tecumseh, and Clifford, Jr. and his wife Susan Deaner of Hessel, MI, one daughter Mary Beth Jean and her husband Rick of Jerome, eight grandchildren, Kimberli, Amy, Jeffrey, Julie, Laura, Mark David, Paul Kenneth, and Ryan, five great grandchildren, Chelsea Marie, Hannah Nicole, Claire, Holden, and Andrew Christopher, and one sister, Betty Crossman of St. Joseph, MI.

In addition to his wife Marie, he was preceded in death by his parents, brother Fred, and sister Donna.

Funeral services will be held 5 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2004, in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. David McKinstry officiating.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. until time of funeral services in the funeral home on Sunday. A private family burial service will take place at Brookside cemetery at a later date.

Condolences may be made to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 57 of Adrian, passed away September 29, 2004, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 4, 1947, in Ft. Wayne, IN, the son of Wilbur & Bertha (Stagerwald) Heroy. On June of 1980, he married Dianna Davis in Adrian, she survives. Ken was an avid motorcycle lover. He was loved by everyone.

Ken is survived by his wife Dianna, his children, Casie (Brad) Maggard, Tracie Black, Roscoe Heroy, Kenneth Heroy, Jr., Kevin Heroy, Kristina (Jason) Wagner, and Craig Davis, nine grandchildren, his sisters, Shirley, Vickey (Larry) Flood, and Ruthann (John) Henry, one brother, Jim (Linda) Heroy, and a special friend Hugh Fedd, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Monday with the Rev. Larry Betz officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 PM & 6 - 8PM both Saturday & Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 88, of Palmyra, passed away September 22, 2004, at Lynwood Manor. He was born June 18, 1916, the son of Francis & Ruth (Richardson) Howard in Rome Twp., MI.

On May 21, 1950, he married Elinor Carlton in Onsted, Michigan, she survives. Raymond was retired from Bohn Aluminum.

He is survived by his wife Elinor, one daughter, Teri Seegert of Adrian, one son, Alfred Howard of Onsted, his grandchildren, Tyler Howard, Jay Howard, Timothy Seegert, Jennifer Howard, and Raymond Howard, six great grandchildren, Gage Howard, Austin Howard, Jordan Howard, Heather Seegert, Nicole Seegert, and Jaylynn Hicks, two brothers, Dennison (Lucille) Howard and Frank Howard, three sisters, Shirley Chatfield, Marian Pawson, and Ruth Nickloy, and several nieces
and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis & Ruth Howard.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 PM & 6 - 8 PM Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 60, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully October 31, 2004 at home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. He was born August 1, 1944 in Inkster, MI, the son of Albert and Hazel
(Wingerd) Tiede. On April 31, 1996, he married Karen Gray. She survives.

Ronald retired General Motors in 1997. Ronald served his country in the U.S. Army from 1963 - 1965. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #97,
Adrian. He was a volunteer with the Tecumseh Parks & Recreation Little League Baseball Program.

In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by two sons, Robert and Russell both of Tecumseh; stepson Michael Gray of Tecumseh; grandson, Tyler Tiede; granddaughter, Lea Marie Tiede; three brothers, Ed (Lois) Schmidt of Tecumseh, Fred (Charlotte) Tiede of
Adrian, Ted (Bonnie) Tiede of Tecumseh; and two sisters Martha (Melbourne) Partridge of Homer, Grace (Steve) Roup of Tecumseh.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Edward; and sisters, Sandy and Catherine.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 3, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Sue Wilhelm officiating. Military Honors and flag presentation will be conducted immediately following the funeral service by Chaplain Mel Wegner,
Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 & Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 62, of Adrian Twp., passed away September 25, 2004, at his home. He was born May 23, 1942, in Hanging Rock, OH, the son of George & Fanny (Spillman) Adkins. On August 20, 1973, he married Julia Wingfield, she survives.

In addition to his wife Julia, Lawrence is survived by his children; Kimberly (Michael) Rynicki of Livonia, Robert (Linda) Adkins of Goshen, IN, Larry (Beth) Adkins of Adrian, Clayton Adkins and his fiancee Barb of Adrian, and Derek (Heather) Adkins of Adrian, his grandchildren; Mallory Tonero, Sean Tonero, Michael Rynicki, Haydn Adkins, Mia Adkins, Andy Adkins, and Bryce Adkins, his brothers & sisters; Maryjane McGuire, Phyllis (Raymond) Ramey, Mildred (Jesse) Case Jr., Joann Homer Haynes, Geraldine Thacker, Rona
(Charles) Davis, Gary (Vicki) Adkins, Genevieve (Danny) Sherman, Karen (Rick) Shaffer, Timothy Adkins, all of Ohio, and Fanny (Donald) Campbell of Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday in the PURSE FUNERAL HOME, Adrian, with Pastor Gloria Roy and Pastor Edward Spreeman of Word and Worship in Tecumseh
officiating. Interment will follow in Raisin Valley Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be from 2 - 5 PM & 6 - 9 PM Monday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 62, of Adrian, went to her Heavenly Home on September 27, 2004, at Lynwood Manor under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee. Elizabeth was born August 25,1942 in Ridgeway, Michigan, the daughter of Leroy & Alice (Kitchen) Bowers. She married Elmer Raper on August 11, 1967, in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Katie Raper of Adrian; her brother, Gary Bowers of Lakeland, FL, two sisters, Beverly McGown and Alice Karr both of Adrian; sister-in-law, Eva Bowers of Palmyra; two step brothers, Ernest Lee of Saginaw and Walter Lee of Bay City, and her stepsister, Pat Lehman of Bay City. She was a loving aunt and second mom to numerous nieces and nephews. She will be lovingly missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents Leroy Bowers & Alice Lee, her stepfather Charlie B. Lee, three brothers, Harvey Bowers, Ray Lee, and David Lee, one sister, Joyce Kotts, and a stepbrother Richard Lee.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Michael Vickers officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 - 8 PM Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Free of pain at last, I've gone home to sit by God at his throne. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com.

Age 54, of Adrian, passed away October 1, 2004, at his home under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee while surrounded by his family. He was born June 23, 1950, the son of Bernard & Joyce (Gripton) Waterbury. On September 8, 1979 he married
Sharon Horner, she survives. Doug was a very talented auto technician and an avid Bill Elliott racing fan.

In addition to his loving wife Sharon, he is survived by his children, Kirk Waterbury, Kyle (Lisa) Waterbury, Melissa (John) Blair, Rex Waterbury, Sheila (Rob) Runyon, Steven (Jenna) Waterbury, and Marc Waterbury, seventeen grandchildren, two brothers, Darryl (Margaret) Waterbury and Jeff (Terri) Waterbury, and one sister, Karen (Larry) Haselhun.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Cheryl Waterbury.

Funeral Services will be held 4:00 PM Monday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Doug Rodgers of Berean Baptist Church in Adrian officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM both Saturday & Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 87, of Marysville, formerly of Tecumseh, died September 30, 2004 in Port Huron Hospital.

She was born May 12, 1917, in Holloway, the daughter of Richard and Nellie (Thaxton) Drouillard. On September 30, 1939 she married Theodore Golat in Tecumseh, MI. He preceded her in death in February of 1991.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Past President of the Altar Society, a former Gray Lady at Herrick Hospital, and current member of VFV Ladies Auxiallary Post 4187 and Life Member of the American Legion Auxilary Post #34 with 53 years of continuous service.

She was retired from Marv's Market in Tecumseh after 30 plus years of service.

Gertrude is survived by, daughter, Karen (Tom) Morgan of Yuma, AZ; son Richard (Vi) Golat Ft. Gratiot, MI; 6 grandchildren, Stacey, Shari, Tom, Chris, Scott, and Brian, seven great grandchildren, Bobby, Rachel, Christian, Jessica, Mackinzie, Nikolai, and Emily; and 5 sisters, Kate, Auldene, Yvonne, Garnet and Geraldine.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 4, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will beon Sunday from 2 to 8 PM in the Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh. A Rosary will be recited at 8 PM in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may made to Kidney Cancer Association or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 69, of Adrian, passed away November 3, 2004, at Lynwood Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 29,1935, in Mize, Mississippi, the daughter of Homer & Lola Mae (Bishop) McCollum.

Trebbie is survived by four sons, Danny (Donna) Glisson of Adrian, James (Stephanie) Glisson of
Adrian, Ronald (Lori) Glisson of Morenci, and Randy (Lori) Glisson of Adrian; two daughters, Susie (Rod) Harris and Ann (Jamie) Sales both of Adrian; a brother, Louis McCollum of MS; a sister, Sue (Junior) Ringman of Clayton; 19 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Norma and Dorothy, and a brother Ledrew

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Dallas Cantu officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM on Thursday and from 2 - 4PM & 6 - 8PM on Friday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 90, of Tecumseh died Oct. 7, 2004, at Herrick Manor. She was born Feb. 1, 1914, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Leroy and Nellie (Marris) Grandstaff.

She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Tecumseh. She was Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #51, Tecumseh. Louise enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends here in Britton and Tecumseh.

She is survived by one son, Donald Partridge of Tecumseh; daughter Joyce (Clewis) Howell of Tampa, Fla.; one grandson, Jeffery Duncan of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren; and brother Robert Grandstaff of Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Owen H. Partridge in 1962 and Russell G. Scott in 2000.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place in Ridgeway Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com.

 82, a lifelong Tecumseh resident died October 10, 2004 in Nampa, Idaho where he had moved ten months ago to live with family. He had been a resident of a care center for just nine days.
 
He was born June 6, 1922, in Franklin Township, Michigan, the son of Deane and Deta (Spalding) VanValkenburg. On December 22, 1941 he married Doris Gafner in Tecumseh. Their home at 108 S. Van Buren remained their residence for 61 years.
 
He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1940 and served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II, stationed in the Pacific area and California. He retired from the Tecumseh Products in 1987 after 46 years of service. He enjoyed flying and had his Cessna tied down at Meyers Airport for 23 years. He was a member of the Tecumseh Friends Church and also attended Grace Point Evangelical Free Church.
 
Ronald is survived by his daughter Jane (David) MacDonald of Nampa, ID; son-in-law Dr. Ronald Johnson of Canton, OH; four grandchildren Kristin (Charles) Moore of Massillon, OH., Mark (Jennifer) Johnson of Fayettteville, W.V., Todd (Cheryl) MacDonald of Seattle, WA., and Jonathan (Bonnie) MacDonald of Nampa, ID., five great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law Lois Gafner of Tecumseh and Margaret (John) Kittel of Ann Arbor.  
 
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris in 2000 and daughter, Marjorie in 2003.
 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday October 15, 2004 at the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Todd MacDonald officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be at the Brookside Cemetery.
 
Memorial contributions may be made to the The Salvation Army or charity of the donor’s choice


 

Age 67, of Adrian, passed away October 14, 2004, at her home. Virginia was born September 24, 1937, in Delta, OH the daughter of Orra Griesinger & Elma Brown-Fullerton. Virginia was retired from Pilkington in Clinton, MI.

She is survived by her children, Douglas (Sue) Sanders of Cedarville, IN, Debra Allen of Morenci, MI, Jeff (Brenda) Sanders of Kenton, OH, and Randy (Amy) Sanders of New Washington, OH, her grandchildren, Brian, Doug Jr., Robert, Virginia, Collene, Brandy, Katie, Jasmine, and Allison, fourteen great-grandchildren, two brothers Harry (Ruth) Griesinger of Adrian, Carl on (Starr) Griesinger of Oregon, two sisters Betty (Gene) Hoffman of Archbold, OH , and Berniece (Ladd) Still of Adrian.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Raymond Eugene.

Funeral Services will be held 1:30 PM Sunday, October 17, 2004, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Daryl H. Etheridge officiating. Interment will follow in Winameg Cemetery, Winameg, OH. Visitation will be from 2 to 9 PM both Friday and Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Messages of sympathy and condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 79, of Tecumseh, passed away, October 18, 2004, at home. She was born June 18, 1925 in Llanelly, South Wales, U.K., the daughter of David and Sarah (Morris) Davies. On July 7, 1947, she married Arthur H. Cubberly. He survives.

She was a member of The First Baptist Church, Tecumseh. She was retired from Faraday, Inc. after 24 years of service. Betty's family was everything to her.

In addition to her husband Arthur, she is survived by her children, David Cubberly, Kathy (Perl) Sebring, Paul Cubberly, and Sharon (David) Prill , all of Tecumseh; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two granddaughters, Chloé Marie Cubberly, and Joann Marie Prill.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004, in The First Baptist Church,
Tecumseh, with Rev. Doug Winters officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Messages of sympathy may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 86, of Tecumseh, died October 18, 2004 at Provincial House, Adrian. She was born July 17, 1918 in Speedwell, TN, the daughter of Andy and Cora Lee (Wilson) Smith.

She was a member of Kentucky Park Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe. She was retired from DST Industries, Clinton.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary Lee (Troy) Collins of Tecumseh; son, Rev. Fred (Gloria) Smith of Monroe; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death one grandson, Kenneth Collins, two brothers, Clyde M., and Audrey H.; and three sisters, Mary L. England , Flossie E. Shackleford, and Hallie J. Smith.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. Kenny Goins officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Messages of sympathy may be made to the family at:www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 80, of Tecumseh, passed away October 18, 2004, at Provincial House, Adrian. She was bornMarch 19, 1924 in Royalton, KY, the daughter of Coon and Rosie (Puckett) Poe.

She is survived by four daughters; Joanne Moore of Tecumseh, Carol (Tom) Valencich of Adrian, Ruby (Larry) Palmer of Warner Robbins, GA, and Connie Kaye Jennings of Warner Robbins, GA; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and a brother Lloyd Poe of Saylersville, KY.

She was preceded in death by her husband John in October 1980; granddaughter Amy Moore; grandson, Johnny Palmer; and a son in law David Moore.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Sue Wilhelm officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 90, of Tecumseh, formerly of Lakeland, and Farmington Hills, died November 3, 2003, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. Margaret was born August 2, 1913 in Milford Center, OH, the daughter of William and Josephine(Ryan) Kelley. On January 18, 1947, she married
Edward McClure Wheeler in Columbus, Ohio. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1997.

She moved to Tecumseh in 1993 coming from Lakeland, MI. Margaret was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Margaret enjoyed traveling all
over the world, especially her trips to Ireland.

Margaret is survived by her three sons, Donald (Marcia) Detter of Commerce Twp, Fr. Daniel Wheeler, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, and
Dennis (Kathy) Wheeler of Farmington, three grandchildren, Patti, Eddie and Josie Wheeler, two sisters Kathleen Kelley and Alice Mays, both of
Columbus, OH, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband Edward, she was preceded in death by her brothers Bill and Jack Kelley, and sisters Helen Kelley and Agnes Hetterscheidt.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506
N. Union Street, Tecumseh, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler, Bishop Carl Mengeling, and other Priests as con-celebrants. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, MI. A Scripture
Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in the church. Arrangements are by the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 43, of Adrian, passed away August 15, 2004, at her home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee. She was born August 19, 1960 in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Earl David & Esther Mae (Shelden) Morse. On May 20, 1978, she married David Pickering, he survives.

She was a member of The Church of The Lord Jesus Christ.

She is survived by her husband David; her children, David Pickering, Jr. and Monica Pickering; grandchildren, Macie Ann, Austin, and Luis; her parents Earl and Esther Morse; her Grandmother Shelden; sisters, Jean (Teddy) Goetz and Carol Morse, her brothers, Joe (Dolly) Morse and David (Kathy) Morse.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Rick Strawcutter officiating. Interment will follow in West Madison Cemetery on Graham Hwy. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Martha Rupert

Age 93, of Tecumseh, passed away November 5, 2004. She was born November 21, 1910, in Altoona, Pennsylvania the daughter of Harry and Florence Grace. Martha was married to Robert P. Rupert, Sr. who preceded her in death.

Martha was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and loved by all who knew her and will be missed by all.
 She is survived by one daughter, Suzanne (Michael) Law of Cardiff by the Sea, California, four sons, James (Joan) of Surprise, Arizona, Robert, Jr. (Norah) of Milton, Florida, Allen (Virginia) of Smithfield, VA, and Carl (Brenda) Rupert of Tecumseh, one sister Irma Morrey of Dearborn, one brother, John Grace of Texas,
nineteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by eight brothers, two sisters, and one great grandson.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday  Nov. 9, 2004, at the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. with Rick Woodall officiating. Burial will follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland.  Visitation for Martha will be Monday from 2 - 8 at the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be made to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 84, of Alpena, formerly of Tecumseh, died November 9, 2004, at Tendercare
Greenview Nursing Home, Alpena. She was born May 16, 1920 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Sparks) McKenzie.

She lived in the Tecumseh area since 1935 and retired from Annapolis Hospital inWayne.

Sarah is survived by one son George Ernest (Matie) Ostrum of Ossineke, Michigan; sister in law NIcki Ostrum of Texas, eight grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren; two friends Leora Bull and Rita Varney, two sister in laws Gladys Shelhart and Dorothy Creiger
along with many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Melvin H. Ostrum, Jr. in December 1995; three grandchildren; husbands, Melvin Ostrum and William Patrick, seven brothers, Thomas, Elmer, Roman, Tucker, Eugene, William and a brother in infancy, three sisters, Louise, Virgie.and Helen.

Funeral services will be1:00 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Tom March officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 74, of Brooklyn, formerly of Tecumseh, died November 11, 2004 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 5, 1930, in Barnesboro, PA, the son of Joseph and Helen (Shimko) Jacobs. On June 23, 1952, he married Viola Beatrice Smith in Hastings, PA. She preceded
him in death on March 12, 1980.

Ed was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was such an avid, expert fisherman, his friends renamed him "King of Lake Erie".

Ed is survived by two daughters Sandra (Paul) Chase of Saline, and Cathleen (Mark) Krammer of Saline; son Douglas Jacobs of La Quinta, CA, and three grandchildren, Stephen Krammer, Thomas Krammer, and Tatum Strieter.

In addition to his wife Viola Beatrice, he was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004 at St. Rita 's Catholic Church, 10720 Hayes Rd., Clark Lake, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Rieden officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Rita's Cathlolic Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Jackson Interfaith Shelter, or Saline Area Social Services adopt a Senior Program.

Condolences May be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 80, passed away Friday November 19, 2004, at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson / Oaklawn. He was born to Charles and Madeline Goris.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn; his brother, Charles (Cleo) Goris of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Rita Payne of Spring Arbor; sons, Paul (Lynn) Goris of Parma and Randy (Diana) Goris of Jerome; daughter, Cathy (Art) Taylor of Jackson, eight grandchildren, Jason (Laura) Goris, Kelly (Wayne) Hinderer, Randy, Robbie, and Heather Goris, Brian (Jana) Boyer, Daryl Boyer, Jason (Beth) Boyer; nine great grandchildren, Lily, Aaron, Izabella, Tim, Darian, D.J., Natasha, Carolyn, Joshua and Victoria, several nieces & nephews, and a special canine
companion, Abbey.

Paul was a very loving, compassionate man. He was friendly, caring, and talkative to everyone he met. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima, Knights of Columbus, and the Moose Lodge. He was a painter for more than 50 years with Hill Brothers. Paul had a love for cooking and most often prepared the family meals. He was most happy and content when he had the opportunity to serve his delicious home cooking to his family and friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.


 

Age 72, of Tecumseh, died November 23, 2004. He was born March 13, 1932 in Springfield, MA, the son of Gregory F. and Ursula (Desch) Forsthoefel. On June6, 1958 he married Margie R. Rayburn at St. Mary Catholic Church, Adrian. She survives.

Upon graduation from St. Mary High School, Adrian, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sargeant in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He was a graduate of both The University of Toledo & The University of Toledo College of Law. He was the Tecumseh City Attorney for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

In addition to his wife Margie, he is survived by three daughters, Ann Forsthoefel and her husband Terence Friedman of Raleigh, NC, Juliana (Dave) Jones of Camden, MI, and Vanessa (Doug) Pettit of Lake Mary, FL; two sons, Gregory J. Forsthoefel, Jr. of Southfield, and Anthony (Andrea) Forsthoefel of Lansing; two grandchildren, Brianna and Alyssa; twosisters, Rita (Bill) McLaughlin of Jackson, and Claire Amsler of Naples, FL; and four brothers, Mark (Joan) Forsthoefel of Plymouth, Paul (Margaret) Forsthoefel of Carmel, IN, Frank (Tina) Forsthoefel of Columbia, SC, and Raymond (Christine) Forsthoefel of Allentown, PA.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery with military honors and flag presentation conducted by Chaplain Mel Wegner and the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. in the Purse Funeral Home. Tecumseh. An additional visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh on Friday from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to the Funeral Mass Saturday at the church.
 

Age 75, succumbed to the ravages of Parkinson's disease December 8, 2004. Michael is survived by his three sons, Andrew of Seattle, Washington; Mark of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Jonathan of Jackson, Michigan; and his sister Anne Benza of North Brunswick, New Jersey. Michael was a professor of fine art at Adrian College for 35 years until he retired in 1995. Following the deceased's request a public service will not be held. Those who would like to honor his memory are encouraged to make a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org or 1-800-708-7644.

Age 74 of Adrian, died December 10, 2004. Loving mother of Larry , Sheri, and Kelly. Dearest grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral 7:00 PM Monday, Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy. (M-52) Adrian, MI 49221. Visitation 1-3 & 5-7 PM also on Monday.

Robert James Camburn

Passed peacefully the evening of December 16, 2004 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born to
Clare and Agatha (Austin) Camburn on May 19, 1927 at the family Centennial Farm in Macon, MI where he lived until his death. He attended the Henry Ford School in Macon and , after his military service, earned bachelor and masters degrees in Business Administration from Cleary College in Ypsilanti, MI.  Bob began working at Argus Camera in Ann Arbor two years prior to serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. After his service, he returned to Argus where he worked until 1962. In 1964, he began working for Standard Federal Savings Bank of Lenewee County rising to the position of Vice President and retired in 1990.

One of Bob’s passions was music. He was most proud of his association with Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra to which he donated a very rare,
signed, hand drawn score of the Stars and Stripes Forever which was given to Bob’s father by John Philip Sousa. Bob was twice invited to conduct the Boston Pops in renditions of the Stars and Stripes to which, after the second performance, Maestro Lockhart
jokingly told the audience, "I hate competition".

Bob had many hobbies, one of which was an interest in antique cars. He formerly owned a 1937 Packard in which Eleanor Roosevelt once rode.

Bob was well known for his antique prowess. After his retirement, he spent many hours and miles collecting, re-conditioning and dealing in the antique business. He was considered an expert in Cranberry glass.

Robert was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed. He shared his home with friends and friends of friends. The twice a year "Camburn Party" was a tradition friends looked forward to. Bob welcomed all people and never flinched or grimaced as a toddler
waddled through his antique laden, highly breakable home or tried to catch one of his peacocks.

Bob was the treasurer of the Macon Cemetery and formerly served as Chairman of the Clinton Fall Festival. He was a member of the Scottish Studies Group and hosted several inspired meetings.

Surviving are a brother, Ralph Camburn of Las Vegas, NV, two nieces, Mindy (Larry) Watkins of Lakeland, FL and Claire Jo Camburn of Norwalk, CA , great nephew Richard D. Hoehn , great niece Tanya M. Camburn and a cousin, Max Camburn.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

The funeral will be held at Purse Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie St, Tecumseh, MI on Sunday January 9, 2005 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in Macon Cemetery with military honors. Please call 517-423-2121 for further details. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 79, of Albany, GA, formerly of the Tecumseh and Adrian area, died December 14, 2004, at Phoebe-Putney Hospital, Albany, GA. Mrs. Roe was
born February 2, 1925 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Henry and Nellie May (Flory) Zuver. They preceded her in death. On August 8, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio she married A. L. "Speed" Roe. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1996, as well as their second child, Don Roe, on August 28, 1978.

Mrs. Roe was a Youth Specialist for seventeen years working for the State of Michigan at the Adrian Training School, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in the 1940's and 1950's, and in the 1980's Mrs. Roe was a member of the State Employees Retirement Association, serving terms as its Vice President, Secretary and twice as Treasurer. She was a member of the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist
Church.

Together, Mr. and Mrs. Roe gave life to four children: Dorothea "Dottie" Suggs of Tampa, FL; Patricia (Sammy) Lanier of Albany, GA with whom Mrs. Roe presided for the past seven years; and Crystal (Francisco) Cazares of Adrian, MI; eleven grandchildren; twenty four great
grandchildren; one sister Betty Renard of West Unity , Ohio and one brother William Zuver of Scenery Hills, Pa.

Besides her husband, son, parents, and grandparents Mrs. Roe was preceded in death by four brothers Charles , Paul, Guy, and Joe Zuver and two sisters Ellen Zuver and Lulu Ikerd.

Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Dennis Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitations will be from 6-8 PM Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of service in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or World Indigenous Missions C/O Chuck Hall, P.O. 310627, New Braunsfels,
TX 78131. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Age 84, of Tecumseh, died December 26, 2004.

He was born March 11, 1920, in Hungary, the son of Albert & Elizabeth (Fazekas) Moricz. On May 8, 1942, he married Gizella Grace Fulop. She survives.

Bert and his family immigrated to the United States in 1957 following the Hungarian Revolution. Bert was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company with 25 years of service. He was a member of the Hungarian Cultural Center in Taylor, MI.

In addition to his wife Gizella, he is survived by his son, Dr. George (Kendra) Moricz of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Jodi (Jerry) Dostal of Commerce Twp., and Dr. Benjamin (Claudia) Moricz of Sarasota, FL; and three great grandchildren, Nathan, Zander, and Ashlyn.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2004, in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m until time of funeral services in the funeral home on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.

Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

 

of Tecumseh, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2004, surrounded by her family at Herrick Memorial Hospital.

She was born September 17, 1919, the daughter of Earl and May (Perry) Theil. On May 10, 1948, she married Marvin R. Leismer in Petoskey. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1989.

Teddy was a member of the Tecumseh Assembly of God Church. She worked many years as Nurses Aid and later retired from DST Industries, Clinton.

She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Knight of Tecumseh and Rhonda (Pat) Smith of Clinton; one son, Ralph Leismer of Tecumseh; six grandchildren, Derrick (Lisa) Knight of Tecumseh, Denise Knight of Whitmore Lake, Deven (Jennifer) Knight of Tecumseh, Derron Knight of Merritt Island, FL, Kristine (Mitch) Gooding of Hudson, and Toby (Tomoko) Smith of Tecumseh; and four great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Marvin, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, two sisters, Gladys Temple and Inez Martin.

Private family funeral services were held Thursday, December 30, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh Mark Bush presided over the funeral ceremony. Interment followed in Brookside Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tecumseh Assembly of God Church. Envelopes are available at Purse Funeral Home.

Condolences may be made to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 81, of Hudson, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2004, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born January 11, 1923, the daughter of James & Lela (Mapes) Clark in Boyne City, Michigan. She married Lester Waltz on May 22, 1944, he preceded her in death in July of 1969. She was a member of Freedom Christian Fellowship in Adrian. Wilma read her Bible faithfully. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing cards with her family.

She is survived by her seven children; Virginia Patrick of Blytheville, AR, Linda (Leroy) Proffitt of
Adrian, Annabelle (Harry) Barnett of Morenci, Charolett (Garry "Butch") Britton of Hillsdale,
Vallirie (Wes) Blaker of Hudson, Jamerson Waltz of Clayton, and Jerry "Hony" (Yolanda) Waltz of Weston; five stepchildren, thirty-nine grandchildren, sixty-two great grandchildren, and twenty great great grandchildren; one brother, Brian (Wanda) Clark of Jasper, three sisters; Nadine (Clair) Sower of Canandaigua, Shirley (Alex Kampf) Risner of Birch Run, and Donna (Lloyd) Bice of Clayton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, her parents, two sisters, one brother and several grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. Bill Ellenwood, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be fro 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM both Saturday and Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences may be offered to the familyat: www.pursefuneralhome.com