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Peggy D. Parkhurst

Age 63, of Onsted, passed away, May 25, 2005, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 29, 1941, in Adrian MI, the daughter of Samuel & Bonnie Snead. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Don, Boyd, Willard, and Cecil, and two sisters, Irene and Bertha.

She is survived by husband Ronald, her children; Kevin Bryant and Lloyd Bryant both of Onsted, Bonnie (Charles) Yeider of Jackson, her grandchildren; Kevin,
Miranda, Breanna, Terry and Brittany, three great grandchildren, her brothers; Dewayne Snead, Lloyd
Snead, Richard (Fay) Snead, and Doug (Vicki) Snead.  Also surviving Peggy are several close friends in the Upper Peninsula.

A Memorial Gathering will held 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 5, 2005 at the Parkhurst Family's home on Brooks Hwy in Onsted. Following the Memorial Service a luncheon will be served. Arrangements by PURSE FUNERAL HOME, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

Walter Lane

Age 78, of Adrian, passed away May 23, 2005, at the home of his nephew and his wife, Lester and Beth Lane in Onsted. He was born July 15, 1926 the son of Melvin & Bertha (Baughey) Lane in Adrian, MI.  On March 10, 1951, he married Wanda L. Longstreet in Blissfield, MI. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2005. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Floyd, Cliff, William, Leslie, Cloe, Claude and Ken.

Walter worked at many places including A & L Auto Parts and was a crossing guard at Garfield Elementary School for nine years.

Walter is survived by many nieces and nephews and his favorite dog "Rags" as well as many friends.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 28, 2005, at in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Larry Betz officiating. Interment will follow in Fairfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, and on Saturday prior to the service in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

William E. Sizemore

William “Billy” Elwood Sizemore, 39, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, formerly of Tecumseh, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 23, 2005, at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, CA. He was born June 10, 1965 in Toledo, OH, the son of Elwood & Sandra S. (Frazier) Sizemore. He attended Tecumseh High School and then he traveled many places throughout the country. He started his own business training guard dogs in California and then moved to Ft. Lauderdale where he enjoyed landscaping.

Surviving Billy are, his mother; Sandra of Adrian, two sisters; Teresa Brown of Denton, TX and Kathy (Bill) Garland of Adrian, grandmother; Geneva Conley of Tecumseh, nieces; Jamie, Autumn and Alyssa, nephews; Justin, Jordan, Tylor, Austin, Brenden, and his puppy dog Rusty.

He was preceded in death by his dad; Elwood Sizemore, his natural father; Bill Reffitt, paternal grandparents; Floyd & Hessie Sizemore and Dee Dee and Pearl Reffitt.

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday June 5, 2005 at Purse Funeral Home in Adrian. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com

Robert E. Moore

Age, 88, of Adrian, passed away June 2, 2005, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. He was born June 2, 1917, in Wheatland Twp., MI, the son of Vern & Selina (Bump) Moore. On July 22, 1967, he married
Geraldine Munsell, she survives.

In addition to his wife Geraldine, he is survived by three daughters; Ruth O'Leary of Sand Creek, Violet (Larry) Waltz of North Adams, and Beverly Boss of Fairfield, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a son, David, a granddaughter, Brenda Jo Kuhn, and a great grandson, Cody.

At Robert's request, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

La Joyce Bilbo Harper Glascock

Departed this earthly world the first of June, 2005. She was born 21 December 1927 to James Oliver and Hazel Ruth Breland Bilbo in Rock Hill, Forrest County, Mississippi and spent her youth in the piney woods and on the Gulf Coast. She came to Tecumseh in 1948 to marry Harold
Milburn Harper of Tecumseh with whom she had two children, Sherry (Rich) Harper Hamblen of Nashville, TN and Gary (Marilyn) Harper of Adrian.

La Joyce lived in Herrick Park since 1950 and was always happy taking care of her home and garden, delighting in many creative endeavors. She loved birds, butterflies and flowers. In 1963 she married Bob Glascock who preceded her in death. La Joyce was a Tecumseh Schools Bus Driver for many years and fondly remembered the many children who rode her bus.

Survivors include her children, Sherry and Gary, their spouses, three grandsons, Matt Harper of Tecumseh, Toby Harper of Ohio State University and Alex Hamblen of the University of Pennsylvania, three sisters, La Ruth (Billy Joe) Davis and Barbara (Tom) Rossetto, both of Mississippi and Patricia (Tom) Hamp of Houghton Lake, Michigan, as well as two brothers, Clifton (Martha) Hagerty and Harve Hagerty, both of Texas, several nieces, nephews, stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh on Friday, June 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, and Saturday, June 4, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Graveside services will be held in Brookside Cemetery on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 1:00 PM with the Rev. Orin Daniels officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be made to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Wavie Reeves

Age 77, of Adrian, passed away, June 2, 2005, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, OH, following an auto accident. He was born on May 12, 1928, in Autauga County, AL, the son of Ersie & Alex Reeves.  He married Virginia Collum on November 4, 1947, in Prattville, AL, she survives. He was in the U.S. Army in 1948. Wavie and Virginia had two children; Gloria and C. David Reeves both of Adrian. He is also survived by a daughter Diane Misch of Phoenix, AZ, and one brother Emsley Reeves of Prattville, AL, grandchildren; Ted Crockett, Tammy (Jamie) Sparrow, Jena and Lucas Reeves all of Adrian, Patricia and Billy Kelly both of Arizona, great grandchildren; Noah and Joshua Sparrow both of Adrian.

Wavie moved to Adrian in 1953 and he was employed at Tecumseh Products from then until 1993 when he retired. He was an avid coon hunter and hunted bear and pheasant. He also enjoyed fishing. He entertained his family playing fiddle in his younger days. He was very active in his grandchildren’s lives
and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, June 6, 2005, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to
4:00 PM & 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

William Ray Starling

Age 58, of Tipton, died June 12, 2005. He was born September 6, 1946 in Monroe, MI, the son of Robert and Helen (Adams) Starling. He married Susan M. Van Doren on November 28, 1980.  She survives.

Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Viet Nam era. He was retired from Ford Motor Company, Milan. He was the owner of Starling's Nest Restaurant and Driving Range. He was a longstanding member of Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department and served as Deputy Chief.  He was also a part time resident of Aruba.
 

In addition to his wife, Susan, Bill is survived three daughters, Julie Daly, Kelly (Kevin) Marion, Melanie (Moses) Hensley; son, J.K. (Natasha) Vaillancourt,;  three grandchildren, Kiara, Blake, and Makenzie; and loyal companion Maddie; mother Helen; two sisters, Sharon Heft, Nancy (Wayne) Ross; and two brothers; Robert (Katrene), Jack (Debbie).

He was preceded in death by his father.

A celebration of Bill's life will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Starling's Nest Driving Range, Irish Hills with Fr. Russ Kohler officiaitng.  Casual attire, please.

At the families request, no flowers, please.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Retreat or Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be made to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Mary A. Hanna

Age, 86 of Tecumseh, died June 16, 2005, at Herrick Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born September 21, 1918 in Fostoria, OH, the son of E.T. and Cora (Ruth) Drake. She married Jack I. Hanna on August 23, 1942 in Tecumseh. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1990.

She is survived by her son Joe I. Hanna of Tecumseh; daughter, Melissa (Bill) Berry of Tipton; seven grandchildren; 4 3/4 great grandchildren; and brother; Dwight (Lucille) Drake of New York.

In addition to her husband Jack; she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Austin;  and two sisters, Ruby and Aula.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday,  June 18, 2005 at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. with Gail Blum officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday and from 12 noon until time of services Saturday at Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or a charity of the donor's
choice. Condolences may be made made to the family at www.pursefuneralhome.com

Louis P. Grevois

Age 79, of Hudson, passed away June 26, 2005, at Bixby Medical Center after a brief illness.  He was born December 2, 1925, in Waterville, ME, the son of Paul & Domitilde (Denis) Grevois. On September 23, 1998, he married Rosella Foote-Hall, she survives. Louis was a supervisor for demolition and construction for MK Construction Company. He had many great times with family, friends, and his extended family.

He was preceded in death by his first wife; Hazel, a daughter; Leona and a son, Paul.  In addition to his wife Rosella, he is survived by his sons; Roger (Leatrice) and John both of Waterville, ME, Leon and James of Ocala, FL, his stepchildren;
Judy (Sonny), Nancy (Gary), James (Diana), Teresa (Mike), Janet (Bud), Stephen (Marty) and Brenda
(John), twenty-eight grandchildren and forty-seven great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday June, 29, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hudson, with Rev. Fr. Richard Eberle as Presider. After the funeral mass, a time for viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Cremation will take place following the viewing. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army or charity of donors choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Cyna M. Dotson

Age 83, of Tecumseh, passed on to a better life on June 17, 2005. She was born February 1, 1922 in Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of Sherman and Mollie (Hackworth) Stanley. She married Alfred Dotson on February 2, 1940. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1972.

She is survived by three daughters, Dotty (Roger) Palmer of Ridgeway, Hilda Winzeler of Tecumseh, and Rose Dotson and her husband Jemal Touba of Morrison, CO; three sons, Delmas (Linda) Dotson, Randall (Twila) Dotson, and Russell Dotson all of Tecumseh; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Alfred, she was preceded in death by her sister Ocie; and brother Tollie.

Cyna was an Avon sales representative in the Tecumseh area for over 40 years. During her years with Avon she attained President's Club status nearly every year. She was retired from Herrick Memorial Hospital with 25 years of service. She attended Freedom Christian Fellowship in Adrian.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2005 at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Jerry Lacey officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Monday at Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lynwood Manor Activities Fund,
Freedom Christian Fellowship, or a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be made to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

John L. Taylor

Age 71, of Adrian, died peacefully, June 16, 2005, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. He was born December 4, 1933, in Rollin Twp., MI, the son of Sylvens & Doris (Grant) Taylor. John served his country for fourteen years in the U.S. Navy. He worked various jobs in his life being a truck driver, fertilizer salesman and a woodworker at Goodwill as well as being a Mentor. John was an avid model airplane builder and was very mechanically inclined.

He is survived by his loving companion Janet Huff, his children; Linda (Gene) Doseck of Celina, OH, Douglas Taylor of Albony, KY, Carol (Brad) Doyle of Bowling Green, OH, Kathy (Robert) Ford of Morenci. Natalie (Andrew) Kalnbach of Florida, Kristin (Donald) Schmitz of Morenci and Jessica (Richard) Somerlott of Saginaw, 18 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren, two sisters; Geraldine Willet of Morenci and Helen (Richard) Rosebrook of Stryker, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul Taylor.

Funeral Services will be held at11:00 AM Monday, June 20, 2005, at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Daryl Etheridge 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 2:00 PM to 4:00PM &
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 19, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Harry Bunce

Age 54 of Tecumseh died June 28, 2005.  Harry was born September 15, 1950 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Marvin and Barbara (Palmer) Bunce. On May 12, 1973, he married Callie J. Navarre in Dundee, MI. She survives.

He was a graduate of Dundee High School, Class of 1970. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 33 years, specializing in skilled trades. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.  In addition to his wife Callie, he is survived by two sons; Russell Bunce of Yorba Linda, CA, and Douglas Bunce of Ann Arbor; one daughter, Melanie Bunce of Tecumseh; mother Barbara Bunce of Dundee; three
brothers, Marvin (Cecila) Bunce of Florida, Kerrell (Debbie) Bunce of Dundee, and Sterling Bunce of Saline; and sister Lannis (Robin) Sturgil of Monroe.

He was preceded in death by his father Marvin and brother John.

Funeral services for Harry will be 10:00 A. M.  Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Purse Funeral Home Adrian, with  Vicar Ernest Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh with military honors conducted by the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187.  Visitation will be 11-3 and 5-8 P. M. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lenawee.
 

Kyle Rae Smith

Age 24, of Detroit, formerly of Tecumseh,died February 4, 2006. She was born born November 23, 1981, the daughter of William & Vicky (VanDyke) Smith,in Adrian, MI. Kyle graduated from Tecumseh High School in the Class of 2000. She was currently employed by Rodriguez Expedite in Taylor, MI. She was an avid softball player and Detroit Pistons fan.

She is survived by her parents; Vicky (Tim) Cupp of Tecumseh and William (Sharon) Smith of Adrian, her sisters; Carrie Smith-Jimenez of Adrian and Kellie Smith of Tecumseh, Kim (Don) Deck of Adrian and Jackie (Scott) Willnow, her brother; Terry Milliman of Adrian, one niece; Kelsey Bond, three nephews; Phillip Jimenez, Tyler Hinton, and Landon Bond, her grandparents; Virgil & Marian VanDyke of Adrian and Hazel Cupp of Adrian, and one very special adopted grandmother; Lucille Olsen of Adrian and her aunts and uncles; Kay (Gordon) Smith, Sandra (Don) Ringman, Dawn (John) Johnston, Mark (Cheryl) VanDyke, and Sherri (Bill) Durham, and several cousins. She is also survived by her special friends; Jeff Peterson, Tim Clymer, Justin Clement, Amanda Fore, and Amanda Amaya.


She was preceded in death by grandparents; William Smith, Sr, and Peg Smith.

Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday and also from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  Condolences may be offered to the family online at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

Kenneth Gilbert Herrick

Age 83, of  Tecumseh, died July 25, 2004 at Herrick Manor.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Todd Herrick, son Todd W. Herrick (Linda Refner), and one daughter, Toni Herrick.

He is also survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. A private memorial service was held at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, MI. The family requests no flowers, please.

Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Age 88, of Adrian, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia. She was born January 1, 1918, the daughter of Rufino & Josefa (Miranda) Rivera in Gaunica, Puerto Rico. She came to the Boston, Massachusetts area in her late teens and was a graduate of Lexington High School. She met her husband Harold, who was stationed there in the Navy.  They were married 46 years before he preceded her in death in November of 1991.  Anna's first love was her Savior and she was a devoted wife and mother. She was an avid gardener and was known for her beautiful flowers.

She is survived by her children; Diana (Martin) Messner of Livonia, MI, Nancy (Gordon) Moret of Adrian, MI, Helen Clark of Alma, MI, Carolyn (James) Moize of Napa, CA, and David (Rebbel) Clark of Adrian, 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Harold Clark, a daughter Dorothy Swiger, a brother, and a grandson, Chris Moize.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, at Berean Baptist Church, Adrian, with Pastor Kelvin Cook
officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the Berean Baptist Mission Fund. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pursefuneralhome.com
 

Alvia Litteral

Age 71, of Reading, passed away, May 14, 2006. He was born September 3, 1934, the son of Rollie & Bertha (Howard) Litteral in Kentucky. Alvia was retired from General Motors / Delphi in Adrian.

He is survived by one sister; Evelyn Pounders, one brother; John Litteral, his children; Kathleen Walker, Roe (Jackie) Litteral, Sherry (Jerry) Sartwell, Debra (Kenneth) Wagner, Bruce (Donna) Litteral, and Colby Litteral, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in West Madison Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to the Eagles on West Beecher in Adrian for a luncheon. Condolences may be offered to the family online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

Jose N. Gauna, Jr.

Age 70, of Adrian, went to be with The Lord on March 29, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 2, 1935, the son of Jose Sr & Alejandra (Naranjo) Gauna. Jose was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company.  He is survived by his former wife; Francisca Gauna, his children; Vito (Sylvia) Gauna, Ralph (Diane) Gauna, Domingo (Amelia) Gauna, Chrisanda Gauna, Yolanda Gauna, and Rebecca Gauna all of Adrian, 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, his siblings; Janie Ybarra of Adrian, Eva Cardenas of Chicago, IL, Raymond (Aurora) Gauna of Chicago, IL, Richard (Patty) Gauna of Adrian, Olga Ledesma of Adrian, Albert (Lily) Gauna of Detroit, Mary (Sixto) Cruz of Detroit, Vivian Riojas of Toledo, OH, and Jesse Riojas of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Roberto Gauna, his brother, Frank Gauna.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, April 1, 2006, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Adrian with Rev. Fr. Robert Schramm as Presider. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. A Vigil Service will be held 7:30 PM Friday evening in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Condolences may be offered to the family online at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

Age 60, of Tecumseh, died March 31, 2004, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, OH. She was born July 19, 1943, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Thelma (Snyder) Conklin. On October 23, 1965, she married Louis Masters in Jackson, MI. He survives.

In addition to her husband Lou, she is survived by, one son Christopher of Tecumseh; one daughter Sarah of Charlotte, NC; and two sisters, Patricia (Ted) Renfer of and Nancy (John) Timberlake, both of Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union Street, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside
Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Friday, in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. A Scripture Service will be held 8:00 p.m. Friday in the church.


Arrangements by PURSE FUNERAL HOME, Tecumseh. Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com

age 41, formerly of Blissfield, died suddenly at her home on June 30th, 2004. She was born June 3, 1963 in Toledo, OH, the daughter of William J. Braun, of Madisonville, TN and Alice Gorney, of Adrian.

Ann was formerly employed by Amco Convertible Fabrics Inc., The Hill Tavern, and Cargotainer. She was also a volunteer at Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter.

Ann enjoyed spending time painting ceramics, sewing, quilting, and attending bingo; but her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Ann is survived by her five children, Duston Santana of Hudson, Joshua Santana of Adrian, Cynthia Ruiz of Adrian, Heather Carroll of Adrian, and Danielle Carroll of Adrian; three grandchildren, Trinity Santana of Adrian, Tyler Irwin of Adrian, and Damien Rosas of Adrian; one brother, Wayne (Tina) Braun of Toledo, OH, two sisters, Tammie Barber of Adrian, and Shellie (Chris) Patty of Maryville, TN; one grandfather, Eustace Fields of Adrian, several aunts and uncles, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Ann was preceded in death by one brother, Larry (Shana) Braun of Adrian; and her grandparents, Lawrence and Marie Braun of Blissfield, Oliver Sharrai of California, and Martha Fields of Adrian.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. At Ann's request cremation and a private family service took place on July 1, 2004 at Purse Funeral Home in Adrian.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to: Santana Children, 2341 W. Gorman Rd. in Adrian.

age 46, of Adrian, passed away June 16, 2004 at home. She was born February 10,1958, in Toledo, OH. She worked for the Adrian Public Schools for 14 years.

Virginia is survived by her loving companion Jim Turpening, her
children, Bradley Gifford and Kimberly Gifford, her mother; Dorothy Webber,
six sisters; Linda, Dodi, Sherry, Ann, Joni, and Brenda, one brother;
Bill, and many loving grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and one brother.

Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2 - 4 PM & 6 - 8 PM Saturday and Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to Virginia's family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com


 

Age 72, of Adrian, passed away August 1, 2004 at Herrick Memorial Hospital. She was born October 21, 1931, the daughter of John & Edith (Schrock) Hendershott. In 1968, she married Edward J. Beach, Sr., he survives.

In addition to her husband Edward, she is survived by her children; Korlis "Cookie" (Jimmie) Garland of Adrian, Agnes Arlene Long of Findlay, OH, Betty Jean of Findlay, OH, Robert Beach of Adrian, Guy Beach of Adrian, Ruth Ann Beach of Wauseon, OH, and Pat Beach of Adrian, one sister Rose Lawson of Adrian, four brothers; John Hendershott of Adrian, Orville Hendershott of Toldeo, Bill Hendershott and Henry Hendershott both of Adrian, and a host of grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son Edward Beach, Jr., her grandson Jamie Garland, and her parents.

Graveside Services will be held 2:30 PM Thursday in Oakwood Cemetery, with Rev. Ron Sparks officiating. At Arlene's request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

 

of Dexter, MI died August 7, 2004 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. He was 81 years old. He was born in Dexter, MI, on the 31st of May, 1923, to Addison D. Van Aken and Maude (Garn) Van Aken. He was among the last of the native sons of Dexter having been born there in the Village of Dexter and residing there until his death.

He married Rosemary Mathews on July 2, 1949. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2003. He was educated at the Dexter High School, and was an alumnus of The University of Minnesota, Michigan State University, the War College, the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, and the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies.

He enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 as an Aviation Cadet and received his Commission as a Second Lieutenant (Navigator) on April 22, 1943. He saw duty overseas with the 489th Bomb Group in the 8th Air Force.

In private life he became a pharmacist, served a Residency with the Hospital Pharmacy in the University of Michigan Hospital, and retired from the State Mental Health system in 1988 where he worked as Director of Pharmacy at the Ypsilanti Regional Psychiatric Hospital. He was active in the education of other pharmacists and found great satisfaction as a preceptor in training his pharmacy interns. He also found a niche in the education system in the hospital as a lecturer on geriatric medicine, which he continued throughout Southeastern Michigan in hospitals and nursing homes after he retired from the state Mental Health System. He spent many hours since he retired in volunteer work in the community, some at his parish, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter, and most recently with the Dexter Senior Citizens Center interviewing Seniors and taking their oral histories.


He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Rosemary, one brother Douglas A. and a sister, Fern M..

He is survived by a son Thomas (Diane) of West Palm Beach, Florida; a daughter Catherine (Mark) McCoy of Ellicott, Maryland; one brother Richard (Vella Dean) of Monroe, MI; a wonderful sister in law Vivian French (Richard); one granddaughter Jessica Van Aken; devoted friends Steve & Linda Hunt, and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces,

The body has been cremated at his request. The family will receive friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter from 6 - 8 PM Thursday, September 16, 2004, with a Scripture Service at 7:30 PM. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday, September 17, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter with Fr. Brendan Walsh as Presider. Friends may call at the church from 10:00AM until the time of Mass. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Dexter, with Military Honors performed by the Washtenaw County Honor Guard.

The family requests that those who wish to give memorials that they be made in his name to the St. Joseph Building Fund in lieu of flowers, or in his memory to the A. D. Van Aken Memorial Library of the Dexter Community High School Library, Dexter, Michigan. Arrangements made by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI. Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com

 

age 79, of Onsted, formerly of Pulaski, VA,
died June 22, 2004 at home. He was born April 6, 1925 in Pulaski,
Virginia, the son of Lawrence & Gracey (Hughett) White.

He served his country in the U.S. Army from June 6, 1943 to July 6,
1946 during WWII. He also served from July 26, 1949 to December 19,
1952 in the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Tecumseh Products Company
for 34 years retiring in 1987.

He married Ruby Irene Duncan on July 21, 1953 in York, South Carolina.
She survives.

In addition to his wife Ruby he is survived by a son, Roger Wayne White
of Britton MI; 3 daughters, Linda Kay Goll of Adrian, MI Brenda Gay
Evers of Cement City, MI and Cynthia Fay Shippy of Henderson, CO;
brother, Theodore Ward of Elkton, KY; 6 sisters, Dorothy Burton or Adrian, MI,
Nancy Duncan and Darline Barrett of Whitmore Lake, MI, Maxine Harris of
Midlothian, VA, Nadine Harless of Suffolk, VA, and Shelvy Covey of
Pulaski, VA; 4 grandsons, Mike Evers, Jeremy Johnson, Travis White, and
Jacob Shippy; 2 granddaughters, Mandy Hitt and Rhonda Shippy, and two
great grandsons, Joshua Hitt and Kyle Tompkins.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon, Saturday, June 26, 2004 at
Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy. (M52) Adrian, MI, 49221, with
Rev. Ron Sparks officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time
of services Saturday in the funeral home. Interment will follow in
North Rome Cemetery with Military Honors performed by Adrian VFW Post 1584
Annis Fint.
 

age 64, of Adrian, died June 24, 2004. She was born
August 27, 1939, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Karl and Thelma (Horton)
Strobel.

She is survived by her children, Ronald L. Cleghorn, Devin G. Cleghorn,
Joy E. McMahan, and Karl V. Cleghorn, eleven grandchildren, and one
great grandchild, and one uncle Donald Horton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jeanette
Pulin and Dorothy Strobel..

Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, in the Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian, with Rev. Larry Johns officiating. Memorial Contributions can be made either to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
 

departed from this life on Thursday June 24, 2004 at the age of 82 years old at Plaza Care Center. He was born to the late Ellsworth and Celia (Mitchell) Henry on November 27, 1921 in Atlanta, GA. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.

He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Floretta Diane Burley of Ypsilanti, MI; two sons, James E. Henry of Toledo, OH and Terrance Henry
of Flint, MI; three sisters, Florretta (Peter) Watson of Pensacola, FL, Myrtle Nealy (Jesse) Johnson of Tucson, AZ, and Mary (Frank) Cherry of Toledo, OH, and a special niece, Miranda "Randi".

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Charles Henry.

James worked many jobs, but was a security guard for many years. He attended school in Ypsilanti, MI, where he lived for twenty five years.
James will be missed by many grandchildren, many many nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

There will be private services with Elder Donald Brooks officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery, Van Buren Township.

Arrangements Entrusted to Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy (M-52), Adrian, Michigan.
 

age 79, of Dexter, passed away June 25, 2004 at his home. Born September 1, 1924, in Slangerup, Denmark. At his request, cremation will take place and no services are scheduled. Arrangements have been entrusted to Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.

age 39, of Tecumseh, died June 25, 2004. She was born January 21, 1965, in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of Charles and Donna (Zimmerman) Poley.

Kelley was the loving mother and caregiver to Tyler and DeeAnne, very special daughter of Charles and Alma Poley; also surviving, six sisters, Pam (Lewy) Stump, Paula (Rick) Smith, Pebla (Gary) Miller, Rhonda
(Marlin) Webb, Vicky Poley, and Donna Poley; one brother, David Poley, five step brothers, David
(Chrystal) Hart, Tim (Paula) Hart, Walter Winters, George Winters, and Charlie Winters; one step sister,
Tina (Tom) King, and numerous nieces and nephews whom she adored.

She was preceded in death by her mother Donna Lee Poley on October 23, 1973.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m Tuesday, June 29, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with
the Rev. Charlene Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Raisin Center Friends Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Monday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

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

age 78, of Tecumseh, formerly of Dundee, died June 27,
2004. She was born November 26, 1925 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of
Clifton Leo and Marie Elizabeth (Hagan) Jarboe. On April 22, 1947 she
married Ralph Charles Knowles in Adrian, MI. He preceded her in death
on November 19, 1977.

Margaret was a homemaker, busdriver, and cargiver. Most recently, she
was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh.

Margaret is survived by five children, James (Nancy) Knowles, of
Mission Viejo, CA, Alice (Mark) Porta of Monroe, MI, Martha (Joseph) Horak
of Deerfield, Susan Knowles of Southgate, and Richard (Debra) Knowles of
Temperance, eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; six
sisters, Geraldine Brion of Tecumseh, Maggie (Jim) Morgan of Florida, Anna
Mae (Bill) Garrison of California, Pat (Dale) Caldwell of Virginia,
Lucille (Leo) Bednark of Adrian, and Barbara (Nelson) Bills of New York; and one brother, Martin (Anita) Jarboe of Adrian.

In addition to her husband Ralph Charles she was preceded in death by
her parents, one brother Joseph, and a granddaughter Pamela.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union St. Tecumseh, MI,
49286, with Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in
Maple Grove Cemetery, Dundee. Visitation will be from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday
in the Purse Funeral Home. Tecumseh. An additional visitation at St.
Elizabeth Catholic Church will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of
funeral mass on Thursday. A Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
in the Purse Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh, MI 49286
 

age 77, of Britton, died June 29, 2004 in Bixby
Medical Center. She was born Feb. 16, 1927, in Macon
Township MI, the daughter of Harold S. and Leah
A.(Palmer) Craig. Geraldine married John L. Keran on
December 11, 1943. He preceded her in death June 26,
1999.

Geraldine was a member of the Britton Congregational
Christian Church, and the Womens Fellowship, serving
as president for 3 years and secretary for 10 years.
She was a member of the Britton Women's Club, serving
as president for 3 years and treasurer for one year.
In addition to being trustee on the Ridgeway Cemetery
Board since 1968, she has also held the office of
treasurer since 1972. She was active in Campfire for
many years. Geraldine was also a member of the Britton
American Legion Women's Auxillary

Geraldine is survived by one daughter, Kathryn (Paul)
Cook of Britton; 3 granddaughters, Dawn Cook and Donna
Cook of Britton, Danita (Patrick) Scheick of Clayton,
one grandson Gordon Cook of Britton; one great
grandson Devin Scheick of Clayton, six sisters, Janice
Porterfield of Belleville, Isabelle Craig of
Blissfield, Virginia (Milton) Wells of Houston, TX,
Dorothy Bunek of Canton, Catherine (Robert) Jones of
Deerfield and Phyllis Perry of Britton, one brother,
Oliver Craig of Britton; and many nieces and nephews,
two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Stone of Ann Arbor and L.
Jane Spence of Brooklyn.

In addition to her husband John, she was preceded in
death by her parents, one son Todd Russell in infancy,
and 3 brothers, Dale and Charles Craig, and one in
infancy.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July
2, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the
Rev. David Welcome officiating. Interment will follow
in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-4 &
6-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. until time of
funeral services Friday in the Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the
Britton Congregational Christian Church or the
Ridgeway Cemetery Memorial Fund.

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

age 80, of Tecumseh, died July 2, 2004. She was born in Brooklyn, MI, September 24, 1920. She was preceded in death by husbands Albert Hoch in 1957, and Harley McConnell 1968.

Mary Ann was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Dianne (David) Schaffer of Washington State, Susan LaGoe or Adrian, Mary Lou (Jerry) Munger of Tipton, and Jane (Scott) Martin residing overseas, numerous grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and her sister, Irene Burleson of Tecumseh.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Interment will follow in Jackson, Michigan. Friends may call at the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, one hour prior to funeral services Wednesday.

 

Age 78, of Tecumseh, died August 12, 2004, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1925 in Elysian, Minnesota, the daughter of Andrew M. and Pearl E. (Kudlick) Gish. On October 30, 1948, she married Marcus L. Brown in Inkster, MI. He preceded her in death on November 6, 1987.

Beth was retired from TLC Credit Union with 32 years of service. She regularly attended the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated volunteer with Friends Who Care as well as Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by her son Kevin (Jaina) Brown of Adrian, and two grandchildren, Kristina Brown and Jennifer Brown. In addition to her husband Marcus, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Ross and Ralph Gish.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday, August 15, 2004 at the Tecumseh United Methodist Church with the Rev. David McKinstry officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday (today) and 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

An additional visitation and funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at Anderson Funeral Home, Minneapolis, MN. Interment will follow in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, MN. Memorial Contributions may be made tothe American Cancer Society or Hospice of Lenawee.

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

 

Age 90, of Tecumseh, died August 13, 2004, unexpectedly at home. She was born July 15, 1914, in Baltimore, MD.

Doris is survived by two daughters Gloria Carlson of Tecumseh, and Joyce (Paul) Kahle of Baltimore, MD, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and two step great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Edward, daughter Janice, and a sister Sylvia.

At Doris' request, cremation has taken place. Graveside services and interment of cremains will take place at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, at a later date.

Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences may be offered to the family at:www.pursefuneralhome.com