Obituaries Archives 5
| 1 | Ethel Waltz | 2 | Ira Montague | 3 | Peter Krzyzewski | 4 | Yolanda Dee Flores |
| 5 | Henry "Hank" DeSautel | 6 | Lillian Meining | 7 | Terry Lynne Smith | 8 | Susan Dangler-Sudyam |
| 9 | Mildred Niceley | 10 | Barbara Branham | 11 | Arthur Floyd McGee | 12 | Gilbert A. Mayo |
| 13 | Delma V. Saunders | 14 | Lee Garret Bacon | 15 | Patricia Koszka | 16 | Murl Dowell |
| 17 | Sylvia Marie Kish | 18 | Frances M. Ransom | 19 | Mildred Irene Burleson | 20 | John P. Houseman |
| 21 | Gail Curtis | 22 | Bettie J. Jones | 23 | Glendora M. Soncrant | 24 | Carol A. Urbanek |
| 25 | Joshua Saunders | 26 | Wanda Vaughn | 27 | Rhineheart Radant | 28 | Fay Fleshman |
| 29 | Hope Mensing | 30 | Dolores Eleanor Alverson | 31 | Richard "Dick" Kahle | 32 | Janet Fosbender |
| 33 | Adelina Villarreal | 34 | Beaulah Morris | 35 | Rosemary Marken | 36 | Catherine Puffer Cook |
| 37 | Alvida Richards | 38 | David W. Erickson | 39 | William Guy Andrew | 40 | Marilyn Hope Ries |
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Ethel
Waltz
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Ira L. "Mick" Montague
DATELINE: Tecumseh
Ira L. "Mick" Montague, age 79, died November 1, 2006
at home.
Ira was born April 20, 1927 in
Adrian, Michigan the
son of Benjamin and Helen (Philo) Montague. Ira
married Joanne Laramy on May 15, 1948 in
Brooklyn,
Michigan. She preceded him in death in September,
2003. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1945.
Ira served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
He worked as a Tool Designer for the Tecumseh Products
from April, 1947 until his retirement in April, 1989.
He was an avid golfer, bowler, and tennis player for
most of his life.
He is survived by three daughters Leslie (Alfred) Loos
of
Haslett, MI, Kim Johnston of Tecumseh, and Amy
(Steven) Waite of
Brandon, Mississippi; and three
granddaughters Tracy Ball of
Riverview, MI, Elyse and
Arianne Waite of
Brandon, Mississippi.
Besides his wife Joanne, he was preceded in death by
his parents, sisters Lois and Dellaphyne and daughter
Monnette.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P. M. Monday,
November 6, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery
Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday,
November 5, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Lenawee County Conservation League,
1404 Sutton Road, Adrian, MI 49221
Peter Krzyzewski
Age 50 of Britton, died April 20, 2005.
He was born June 11, 1954 in Detroit, MI the son of Bruno and Frances (Chmielinski)
Krzyzewski. He is survived by his wife, Patty Motyl whom he maried on
September 25, 1976 in Detroit Michigan.
In addition to his wife Patty, he is survived by his daughter Jill Frances
and his son Peter Michael all of Britton. Also his sister, Mary
Statsmann of Arizona; nephews, Paul (Pam) Statsmann and Michael (Nora)
Statsmann both of California and their children; mother in law, Josephine
Motyl of Sterling Heights along with her 12 children; 23 grandchildren;
and 10 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother George.
Peter was a graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary Preparatory and received his
Associates Degree from
Washtenaw Community College. He was president of B-D Sports and was the
cofounder of B-D Sports Complex in Britton. He always had the best
interests of the chidren of the community in mind. Peter was an avid
golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a
devoted husband and father.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April
25, 2005 at Transfiguration Church, 5830 Simon K Street, Detroit, MI
48212, with Rev. Fr. Andrew Wesley officiating. Interment will follow at
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at
Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. There will also be an additional visitation
Monday at Transfiguration Church from 10:00 a.m. until time offuneral mass.
Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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YOLANDA DEE FLORES
DATELINE:
ADRIAN
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Henry (Hank) DeSautel, Jr
age 88, of Tecumseh,
passed away December 19, 2006.
Henry was born October
17, 1918 in
Manistique, > Michigan the son of Henry and Otelia (Lundberg)
DeSautel. In October of 1978 he married Betty
(Pask) Strand in the Irish Hills. Henry served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. Hank was a member of the
VFW, the Knights of Columbus, and the U. S.
Coast Guard Power Squadron where he taught boating
navigation. He also was a member of the St. Joseph
Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills. He will be greatly missed
by all.
Besides his wife
Betty, Hank is survived by 14
children; 38 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren,
2 brothers, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.
A mass of the
Christian Burial will be Celebrated
11:00 A. M. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the St.
Joseph Shrine Catholic Church,
8743 > U. S. 12, Brooklyn with Father Carl Simon officiating.
Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh
with Military Honors conducted by the Tecumseh
American Legion #34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W #4187.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 21, 2006 from
2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. at the J. Gilbert PurseFuneral Home, Tecumseh.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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Lillian Meining Dateline: Tecumseh, MI Lillian Meining, age 88, of Tecumseh, died December 20, 2006 at Herrick Memorial Hospital , Tecumseh after a short illness. Lillian was born October 18, 1918 in Butte , Montana the daughter of John Oscar Luoma and Louisa (Barkovi) Luoma. On November 16, 1935 she married Reino Meining in Pelkie , Michigan . They were married for 70 years. During World War II she worked for Republic Aviation in Detroit designing cutting tools. She retired from Manken Hospital , Wayne , Michigan after many years in the billing department. She and Reino then farmed in Tecumseh , Michigan for 25 years. Lillian was the President of the Tecumseh Women’s Club, past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Lenawee County Antique Tractor Association and the Wit and Wisdom Club. Lillian is survived by her sisters-in-law Helen S. Mikels of Pleasant Hill , CA and Olive A Meining LTCDM Ret U. S. Navy of Auburn, CA,; four nieces Maureen (George) Mimari of San Antonio, Texas, Manette (Wil) Gephardt of Pleasant Hill, CA, Helen Jean (Lee) Fingar of Darrien, CT, and Cordelia Sheets of Amsterdam, Netherlands; three nephews Peter (Mary Anne) Sheets of North Liberty, Iowa, Michael (Jan) Sheets M. D. of Kaysville, Utah, John (Diane) Lassila of Wisconsin and several grand nephews and nieces. Amongst her relatives she is also survived by many wonderful friends whom she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Reino, her parents and brother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2006 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Alan Maki officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens . Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at J. GIlbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. |
Terri Lynette Smith
ADRIAN,
Mich. — Terri Lynette Smith, age 55, of
Adrian, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at
home.
She was born Nov. 15, 1951, in Adrian, and remained in
the community to raise her family. She had many
friends including close neighbors, who cared for and
frequently helped her, the Adrian Congregation of
Jehova's Witnesses, and the Goodwill Store.
She is survived by her two sons, Christopher S.
(Marilyn) Smith and Shawn M. Smith; grandson, Taryn
Smith; mother, Pauline Abbott; father, Jerry Abbott;
brother, Lanny (Beverly) Abbott; sister Susan
Proffitt; and her very special niece & nephew Amy
Howard and Jason Proffitt. She was also loved by many
grand nieces and nephews, who affectionately referred
to her as 'Titi'.
A memorial service will be held for Terri on
Wednesday, Dec. 27, at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N.
Adrian Hwy (M-52) in Adrian. Visitation for family and
friends is from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Terri’s brother,
Lanny Abbott, will lead the service beginning at 8:00
PM. At Terri’s request, cremation has taken place.
Those wishing to make a contribution to the memorial
fund may do so at the funeral home. Condolences may
be offered to the family online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
Susan Dangler-Suydam
DATELINE: ADRIAN, MI
Susan Dangler-Suydam, age
55, of Adrian and Tecumseh,
passed away December 24, 2006.
Susan was born June 5, 1951 in
Adrian, Michigan the
daughter of Paul and Margaret (Twist) Dangler. On
October 25, 1979 she married Terry Suydam in Adrian.
He survives.
Susan was a graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Adrian and
attended Siena Heights University, Adrian.
She served the Domincan Sisters working at Maria Hall
for over a quarter of a century.
She was a loving wife and mother, and will be truly
missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Besides her husband Terry, Susan is survived by three
sons Noah, Neil, and Nicholas Suydam at home, two
sisters Mary (Randy) Wilson of Adrian and Patricia
Bolenbaugh; three brothers Paul J. (Mary Lou) Dangler,
Thomas Dangler, and John (Nancy) Dangler all of
Florida; her mother and father in law,
Ivan "Ike" and Reo Suydam of Adrian; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 6
to 8 P. M. Wednesday, December 27, 2006.
A Memorial Gathering will be from 12:00 to 2:00 P. M.
Thursday, December 28, 2006, at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian Interment
will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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soulsthatsmilechildcare@comcast.net Sharing your sorrow
in the loss of Susan. What a beautiful and good
spirited woman she was. Love to all of the family!
Cassie Palmer-Hollenbeck
Mildred
Niceley
DATELINE: ADRIAN, MI
Mildred Niceley,
81, of Adrian, passed away,
December 27, 2006, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. She
was born July 14, 1925, the daughter of Albert H. &
Fara G. (Howard) Humphrey in Livia,
KY.
On December
23, 1945, she married Warren Lee Niceley in
Lexington,
KY. He survives.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, Warren, she is
survived by her children; Betty Sue Leonard of
Durango, CO, Janet Hale (Malcolm) Snell of Carmel,
IN, Warren Lee "Bud" (Bonnie) Niceley, Jr. of
Tecumseh, MI, and LeAnn Niceley of
Adrian, MI,
her
grandchildren; Douglas L. (Sharon) Brinley, Deborah
L. (Dean) Jacobs, Brian E. (Elena) Snell, M.D., Scott
M. Snell, Shannon L. Niceley, Shawna K. Niceley,
Michael J. (Darcy) Snell, and Victoria A. Snell. great
grandchildren; Cameron Jacobs, Camille Jacobs, Olivia
Snell; her siblings; Julia Lee James of
Johnson
City, TN and Hubert Gene (Sue Ann) Humphrey of
Falls of
Rough, KY, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters,
Linda Turner and Ruth Edds, one brother, Gary
Humphrey, and two infant siblings.
According to her wishes, private burial will take
place and no local services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Adrian, MI.
DATELINE: ADRIAN
Barbara I. Branham, 71, of
Adrian, formerly of
Belleville, passed away, December 26, 2006, at St.
Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born December 2, 1935,
the daughter of Frank & Mary (Suhoza) Drotar in
Detroit, MI. Barbara was retired from GM Powertrain
in
Ypsilanti, MI.
She is survived by three daughters; Laura Miller,
Deborah (Darryl) Wilford, and Mickie Branham, three
granddaughters; Jessica, Kaitlyn, and Karmyn, two
sisters; Anne (James) Hart and Laura (Michael)
Podrosky, and four brothers; Fred (Addie) Drotar,
Kenneth (Brenda) Drotar, Dave (Judy) Drotar, and
Michael Drotar.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters
and three brothers.
Memorial Services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday,
December 30, 2006, in the J. GILBERT PURSE FUNERAL
HOME,
Adrian, MI. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM
until the time of service at the funeral home.
www.pursefuneralhome.com
Arthur Floyd McGee
DATELINE: JACKSON
Arthur Floyd McGee age 68, of Jackson, passed away peacefully December 31, 2006, at home surrounded by family and friends.
He was born June 6, 1938, in Jackson, MI, the son of Myron and Maxine (Mead)McGee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim, and son Arthur Jr.
He is survived by his wife Robin McGee, whom he married Nov. 1, 1985.
Also surviving are his children, Annette (Tim) Templeton, and Shaun (Jennifer) McGee; brother, Shannon (Carolyn); sisters, Myrt (Dale) Weary, and Myrna Przano; 6 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Mr. McGee worked for Wyman Gordon.
He will be sadly missed by family and friends.
Regrets can be sent to his wife.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 7, 2007
at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11151 US 12 Brooklyn, Michigan.
Final arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Gilbert A. Mayo
Gilbert A. Mayo, age
50, of Jackson died January 1,
________________________________________________________________________ Messages of Sympathy
2007 at Foote Hospital
under the loving care of family, friends and Hospice.
Gilbert was born September 29, 1956 in
Jackson, Michigan the son of Gilbert and Jessie (Swope) Mayo.
Gilbert worked as a machinist prior to his accident.
Besides his parents Gilbert and Jessie; Gilbert is
survived by his sisters, Reta McDonald and Wendy
(Chris) Duguid; six nieces; several great nieces; and
nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P. M. Friday,
January 5, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating.
Burial will follow in Pherdun Cemetery, Sandstone Twp.
Visitation will also be on Friday at J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, Tecumseh, from 12:00 Noon until the
time of service. Condolences may be offered to the
family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
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tkschmidt@cmsenergy.com Our
condolences go out to your family during this time of loss.
Jennie Weiler and Family
Delma V. Saunders
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Delma V. Saunders, age 77 of Tecumseh, passed away
January 2, 2007.
Delma was born April 11, 1929 in
Gallipolis, Ohio the
daughter of Samuel and Judith (Porter) Bates. On May
9, 1948 she married Joshua Saunders . He survives.
Besides her husband Joshua, Delma is survived by her
children Larry (Jackee) Saunders of Adrian and
Tanya Downard of Tecumseh; two brothers, Hank Bates of
Adrian and Herman Bates of Brighton; two sisters,
Jewell Winters of Adrian and Betty Hill of
Hammond, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two daughters Pauline and
Eloise Leslie; three brothers Armand, Hal, and
Delbert; and one great grandson.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Tuesday, January
9, 2007 at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the
Pastor Michael Vickers officiating. Interment will
follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be Monday, January 8, 2007 from 2-4
and 6-8 pm at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh.
Condolences to the family may be made at: pursefuneralhome.com
Lee Garret Bacon
DATELINE:
ADRIAN, MI
Lee Garret Bacon, 23, of Adrian, passed away,
January 5, 2007. He was born June 8, 1983, the son of
Rick Bacon & Joyce Waynick in
Tecumseh,
MI. Lee was a
graduate of Tecumseh High School Class of 2002. He
was currently employed at Arby's in Adrian. He was an
avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Lee enjoyed spending time
with his nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is survived by his father; Rick (Renee) Bacon of
Adrian, his mother; Joyce (Martin Dugas) Waynick of
Adrian; two sisters; Jacey (John) Gruden of
Flagstaff,
AZ, Bobbi Bacon & Keith, one brother; Clint (Nicole)
Bacon of Adrian, two step sisters; Kelly Kohlross and
fiancee Jason McClain of Onsted, Danielle Snyder of
Adrian, two step brothers; Martin Dugas of
Ypsilanti
and Patrick Dugas of Tecumseh, his grandparents;
Eugene & Mary Waynick of Tecumseh, his girlfriend;
Nicole Place, and his best friend since childhood,
Tony Taylor.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday,
January 10, 2007, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Brookside
Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be on Tuesday
from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be offered to
the family online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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HILLMaryLouHill@aol.com
We are good friends
of Mary and Eugene Waynick and our hearts go out to all of
you at this time. A sudden loss of one so young is so hard
to understand but have faith in Heavenly Father that He has
the wisdom that we so lack. Our prayers are with all of the
family.
Love, Bob and Mary Lou Hill
I am so sorry for you lose! Lee was a great guy, and even though we don't talk much any more, He was still part of the Family! He will be truely missed and no matter what my family and myself are her for you, and praying for you all! Josh and Chris Black, Sunny Matejcek(Black) I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has been through so much and will remain in my prayers. May God grant you the comfort and peace that only he can offer. Love and Prayers....Melissa and Matthew. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I met Lee back in Febuary of 05 and we became very close. I haven't talked to him in a while, but I still thought of him all the time. He was an amazing person and will be missed dearly. My prayers go out to the family during this hard time, I know he is in a better place and he will be watching over all of you. HEATHER BORTON Rick and Joyce, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Lee Garret and wish you both well. With Gods help, you are able to get through this difficult time. Sincerely, Rick and Frances Shambarger jana.fruchey@prismincorporated.com Dear Nicole,You don't know me, but I read about your loss online at the Daily Telegram. I am 36 years old now and a proud mother living in Atlanta GA. I grew up in Morenci and lived there until I was 26. When I was 20 years old my boyfriend (Matt Phelps)was killed in an automobile accident. I was devestated. I grieved for him for years to follow, went on medication,etc. but I found that turning to his family was what got me through it. I am still in regular contact with his Mom, Aunt, Grandma (he never knew his dad) and his best friend (his cousin) is now mine. Although I got married and had a daughter, I still think of Matt after 16 years. It's not every day anymore, or every week. But I never let him go far from my thoughts. Remember Lee's laugh. Remember little things I have forgotten. Write them down. Tie one of his shirts in a bag to save his smell. This will get you through but eventually you wont need them. With Sympathy. Jana (Chittenden) Fruchey There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. My love and heart felt sympathies are with you. A friend always, Cindy(Wilson)Parkhurst.  Love,Hugs
n KissesCindy rbourns@tc3net.com I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Lee.
macb@cass.net So sorry to hear of your loss. Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts. Danny & Tanya MacBeth
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Jacey, I was sitting here reading the paper
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PATRICIA KOSZKA
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Patricia Koszka, age 75, of Tecumseh, passed away
January 7, 2007. Pat was born December 27, 1931 in
Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Ben and Ethel
(Randall) Hammack.
On November 14, 1953 she married Richard F. Ely in
Tecumseh. He preceded her in death on February 10,
1969. On July 2, 1988 she married Joseph Koszka in
Tecumseh. He survives. She graduated in 1949 from
Tecumseh High School and attended Michigan State
University. She taught school in the Tecumseh area
for seven years. Pat was elected to the Tecumseh
School Board in 1975 where she served for eight years.
After that she was elected to the Lenawee
Intermediate School Board where she was currently
serving her 24th year, the past two as president. In
1992 she was elected as a delegate to the Democratic
National Convention
in New York City.Pat was a lifelong member of the
First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh where she was an
elder, deacon, and Sunday School teacher. She was
very proud to be appointed in 1974 the decorations
chairman of the Tecumseh
Sesquicentennial celebration. An avid volunteer, Pat
was very involved with Communities in Schools of
Tecumseh. Her favorite program was the Rolling
Reader program. She was a lifelong basketball fan and
never missed a game of her children and grandchildren.
Besides her husband Joseph, Pat is survived by her
children, Jeff Ely of
Springfield, VA, Pam (Nicholas)
Volchko of
Palm Harbor, FL, John (Angie) Ely of
Tecumseh, Susan Reeder (Tom Pinard) of Tecumseh, Kathi
Koszka Maclin of Monroe and Kevin (Barb) Koszka of
Pittsburgh, PA.; a special niece Beth (Mike)
Grosvenor of
Leland, MI; eleven grandchildren; and
three great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister
Adelene MacKenzie and a brother Ben Hammack. Funeral
services will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday, January 11, 2006
at the
First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh with the
Rev. Richard Mortimer officiating. Burial will follow
in the church columbarium. Visitation will be
Tuesday, January 9, 2007 from 6 - 8 P. M. and
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P.
M. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee
Community Foundation Patricia and Joseph Koszka
Memorial Scholarship. Condolences to the family may
be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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jerryn311@comcast.net
Please accept our sincere condolences. Pat was a wonderful, caring
person who made us feel very welcome in the community when we moved here
and
bought her home on the Boulevard. In the intervening years she would
often ask
about "our" home and family. Her warm and kind personality will be
greatly missed by the Nelson family.
paulb@dcr.net
On Behalf of Frank and Gladys Bennett and Paul and Bonnie Barrick, we
would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family...You are in
our prayers and may God bring comfort and beautiful memories of a
beautiful person
Annette.Travis@lisd.us
As an employee of the LISD, I would like to
send my condolences to you
and your family during this difficult time. I was inspired by Pat's
opening messages each year here at the LISD. While I did not get to
personally work with her, I could see how she made a difference in the
lives of all of our employees in either a minute or profound way.
Thank you for supporting her in supporting us. She will truly be
missed. May God's peace help you through this difficult time.
Annette Travis
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Murl
Dowell, age 87, of Tecumseh, formerly of Dearborn
Heights, died January 8, 2007.
Murl is survived by his wife Omega, children Paul
(Pat) Dowell of Tecumseh and Wanda (Robert) Howard of
Livonia; numerous grandchildren great grandchildren,
nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:30 P. M. Thursday, January
11, 2007 at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Deacon
James Howard officiating. Entombment will follow at
Brookside Cemetery Mausoleum, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 10, 2007 from 4
to 8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Condolences may be made to the family at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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Carmen_Stilger@B-F.com
Aunt Omega,
So sad to hear about Uncle Murl's death. I can visualize him right
now at the kitchen table drinking his coffee and smoking a cigar.
Sorry that I can not make it in person but please know that my
thoughts and prayers are with you, Wanda, Paul Lee and families.
With Love,
Carmen
Sylvia
Marie Kish
DATELINE:
Hahma,
Michigan
Sylvia Marie Kish, age 79, of Adrian and formerly of
Lincoln
Park, MI died January 11, 2007. Sylvia was
born December 30, 1927 in
Detroit, MI the daughter of
Michael and Veronica (Mauer) Foley. On June 25, 1949
she married William Kish, Sr. in Detroit. He preceded
her in death.
Sylvia is
survived by two sons William
(Jennifer) Kish of
Newport, MI and Donald (Susan) Kish
of Tipton; one daughter Nancy Thornton of
Canton, MI;
twelve grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.
Besides her husband William, she was preceded in death
by one daughter Pamela and one grandchild Rebecca.
Visitation
will be from 1:00 to 6:00 P. M. Saturday, January 13, 2007 at the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh with funeral services at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Deacon James
Nicholson.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
Frances M. Ransom
DATELINE: ADRIAN, MI
Frances M. Ransom, 88, of Adrian, passed away, January
14, 2007. She was born January 5, 1919, the daughter
of Robert & Gertrude (Nixon) Johnson in
Britton, MI.
On November 10, 1940, she married Clare E, Ransom in
Britton, MI, he preceded her in death. She was active
in the Raisin Valley Friends Church, serving in the
ministry and oversight as well as a Sunday School
teacher. Frances was a Cub Scout Den Mother and
active in the P.T.A. She was a devoted wife, mother,
and professional seamstress, along with participating
in the family business.
She is survived by two sons; Clare W. "Bill" Ransom
and his wife Norma of Hudson, Robert W. Ransom and his
wife Cindy of Tecumseh, 8 grandchildren, Christopher
Ransom, Wendy Hodgkins, Matthew Ransom, Katherine
Miller, Patrick Ransom, Luke Ransom, Jacob Ransom and
Michael Ransom, 6 great grandchildren, one great great
grandchild, one sister; Pauline Sancho, and two
sister-in-laws; Ellen Johnson and Annetta Johnson,
along with a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband
Clare E. Ransom, four sisters; four brothers, one
great granddaughter and her devoted nephew; Rolan.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,
January 18, 2007, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian, with Rev. Richard Coury officiating.
Burial will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery. Visitation
will be on Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
& 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to
the Lenawee County Public Library. Condolences may
be offered to the family online at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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drice@voyagerinc.net Dorinda(Dori),
Mae-Lynne & Sonya are thinking of all of you. We are sad that Aunt Frances
is gone, but she is now in Heaven with Uncle
Clare, other family members and the God that she loved. Aunt Frances
was a wonderful person and she will always hold a special place in our
hearts (especially Mae-Lynne's). We are upset that we are unable to
be there to help "celebrate" the life of Aunt Frances. We are sending
our love to all of the family.
cahco12@bellsouth.net
Bob and Bill Ransom
This is a condolence from the Purse Funeral Home web site=Sorry to hear
of the loss of your mom, I will always remember her as a
kind sweet lady. Sincerely, Kenneth Oles
DATELINE:
Tecumseh, MI
Mildred Irene Burleson, age 93 of Tecumseh, passed
away Sunday, January 14, 2007.Irene was born December
23, 1913 in Milan,
Michigan, the daughter of Henry and
Ida (Smith) Wilson. On May 24, 1931 she married Elmer
Burleson. He preceded her in death on December 20,
1991. Irene is survived by two daughters Donna
(Ralph) Scarbrough of
Pompano Beach, FL and Mary Lou
Bale of Tecumseh; five grandchildren LouAnn (Tom)
Briggs of
Stony Ridge, Ohio; Lucy (Doug) Cosgrove of
Monroe, Marsha (Jim) Oenick of
Rochester, New York,
David (Janice) Bale of Onsted and Jim Bale of
Lansing;
seven great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren
Besides her husband Elmer, she was preceded in death
by two grandsons, one great granddaughter, two
brothers and three sisters.Funeral services will be
1:00 P. M Thursday, January 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. Lloyd
Jewett officiating.
Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens,
Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 11:00 A. M. until
the time of service on Thursday, January 18, at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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buzzed_babe_69420@yahoo.com This is from Claudia,
myself and our family's, We all (that knew her) loved her
very much,,I will never forget getting to spend time with
her in her lovely home,she will be deeply missed and I know
that she is in a far better place and in the arms of her
loved ones, i know she got a BIG hug from mom and dad when
she went through the gates. Wow, what a reunion,even Sandy
was there to join in. Well just wanted to let you know you
are in our thoughts.Much Love, %0
Love,Hugs
n KissesCindy |
DATELINE: TIPTON
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jl6@tc3net.com I was
saddened to hear of your loss. I remember good times at your house
in Britton and your dad as being a true gentleman. My thoughts
Dawn.M.Forvilly@osfhealthcare.org
We are sorry for the lost of your father. Our sympathy is with your
family. The Maintenance Crew!
John P. Houseman, age 87, of Tipton, died Jan. 14,
2007.
John was born October 3, 1919 in
Britton, Michigan the
son of David and Lydia (Price) Houseman. On March ,
1944 he married Kathryn Briggs in
Ottawa Lake, Mi.
She preceded him in death October 16, 1969.
In 1970 he married Helen Jackson. She preceded him in
death on February 11, 1989. On July 8, 1990 he
married his special friend, Ethel Kiefer. She
survives. John was born and raised on the farm in
Britton and graduated from Britton High School. He
was employed by the Tecumseh Products as well as
farming. In his later years he and his wife Helen
established the Houseman Honey business. His joys in
life were square dancing, traveling in his motor home
and weaving on his looms.
He belonged to the Maple City Swingers and the Onsted
Turnabouts square dance clubs.
John is survived by his children David (Ruth) Houseman
of
Rapid River, MI, Thomas Houseman of
Rapid River, MI, Ruth (Terry) Dalby of
Denver, CO, and Mary (Mark)
Sebastian of Weberville, MI; two stepchildren Jack
(Shirley) Allen of Proctor, MT and Jeanette Brussow of
Detour, MI; eight grandchildren; three great
grandchildren; and two nephews.
Besides his wives Kathryn and Helen, he was preceded
in death by his parents and a sister Mary McElroy.
Funeral services will be 3:30 P. M. Thursday, January
18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh with his son David Houseman officiating.
Interment will follow in Ridgeway Cemetery,
Ridgeway, MI. Visitation will be 1:00 P. M. Thursday,
January
18, 2007 until the time of service. Condolences may
be made at: www.pursefuneralhome.com.
and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce (Cabla) Lancaster
Gail F. Curtis
DATELINE: Adrian
Gail F. Curtis, age 57, of Adrian, passed away on
January 18, 2007 at
Toledo Hospital. Gail was born
July 27, 1949 in
Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of
Charles and Alice (Schimmeyer) Dixon. She was a
lifelong beautician in the Adrian area. Gail is
survived by four children Pamela Rakes, Donnie
Curtis, Sonya Garcia and Eric Espinoza all of Adrian;
one brother Donald Dixon of
Saginaw; two sisters
Barbara Dixon and Donna Dixon both of
Arkansas; eight
grandchildren Danielle Rakes, Devon Rakes, Brian
Curtis, Ellie Martinez, Ashley Curtis, Dillon Curtis,
Lance Curtis, and Jocelyn Carlisle-Espinoza; and a
longtime friend Cipriano Espinoza.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother
Brian Dixon.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 A. M. Tuesday,
January 23, 2007 at the Bethany Assembly of God,
Adrian, with Pastor Richard Clay officiating. Burial
will take place in
Texas at a later date. Funeral
arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be made to the
family at
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY
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smwc@tds.net Gail worked for
my husband, Leonard Clark, as
his aid for about a year. So we became friends, she had a spirit
of
love and help anyone in need. She also did my hair for a while, so
we
got to visit. she loved to talk about her family and you felt like
you were a part of her family.
Please know that we loved her and will miss her, but not as much as
your family. Bless, Shirley, David CLARK
Adrian, MI
Bettie J. Jones, age 72, of Adrian, died Jan. 20, 2007
at Bixby Medical Center.
Bettie was born May 3, 1934 Adrian, MI, the daughter
of Tennessee and Elsie (Morton) Cochran.
Bettie is survived by three sons, Joe (Angie) Garland,
Jimmie (Cookie) Garland, and Jackie (Sharon) Garland
all of Adrian; 12 grandchildren; 17 great
grandchildren; and one brother, Gordon (Delight)
Cochran of Port Clinton, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arlis "Dit"
Jones; son, Johnny Garland; and grandson, Jamie
Garland.
At her request, a private memorial service will be
held. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences to the family
may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com
Glendora M. Soncrant, age 91, of Manitou Beach, died,
January 26, 2007
Glendora was born June 16, 1915 in Britton, Michigan
the daughter of Earl and Lilla (Gray) Beevers. In
1933 she married George H. Soncrant in Angola,
Indiana. He preceded her in death in 1960. She loved
to quilt at her church, St. Mark's Lutheran Church in
Brooklyn. Glendora loved being with her family and
especially with grand and great grandchildren.
Glendora is survived by two daughters Audrey Mapes of
Manitou Beach and Terrie (Ansen) McClelland of Manton, MI; grandchildren Linda (David) Calzone, Mark (Terrie)
Mapes, Chris (Dwayne) Mathis, Gloria (James) Webber,
Emily(John) DeWeese, Christopher (Angie) Baldyga;
great grandchildren Pat and Katy Calzone, Amanda and
Bethany Mapes, Zackary and Andrea Cardenas, Michael
and John Webber,Richard Cardenas, Edward and Patrick
Mathis, Ann (Dan) Righter, Dakota and Austyn DeWeese,
and Josephine Baldyga
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Monday January
29, 2007 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Brooklyn
with Pastor Kelly Smith officiating. Visitation will
be from 2 - 8 P. M. Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the J.
Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian and one hour prior
to the service on Monday. Condolences to the family
may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
Carol A. Urbanek, age 55, of Tecumseh, died, January
25, 2007.
Carol was born February 12, 1951 in Morenci, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert and Betty (Harris)
Green.
She was employed at Lenawee Stamping Corporation in Tecumseh. Carol was a loving mother and enjoyed
spending time with her family.
Carol is survived by her children Bryan and his fiancé
(Amber Hoover-Smith) Houttekier of Clinton and Raelynn
Houttekier of Tecumseh; one brother Herbert Green Jr.
of Morenci; two sisters Jane Tremaine of Morenci and
Rose Olmstead of Hillsdale; and many other loving
family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and
Betty (Harris) Green.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, January
30, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
with Pastor Paul Herter officiating with memories
from family and friends. Burial will follow in Oak
Grove Cemetery, Morenci.
Visitation will be 2 - 8 P. M. Monday, January 29,
2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Condolences to the family may be made to the family at
www.pursefuneralhome.com.
Joshua Saunders
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Rhineheart Philip George Radant "Rhiny - R.P."
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Rhineheart Philip George Radant, age 86, of Tecumseh,
died February 4, 2007.
Rhiny was born February 21, 1920, the son of Albert
and Louise (Gruschon) Radant. On March 22, 1941,
he married Elizabeth Lorraine Haviland in Tecumseh.
Rhiny was a lifelong resident of the Tecumseh area.
Rhiny was retired from Tecumseh Products where he
worked for 37 1/2 years. He also worked at Hayden
Flour Mills before entering the navy. Rhiny was a
veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII on board
the minesweeper USS Sheldrake AM-62.
Some of Rhiny's community involvements included being
a Cub Scout Cubmaster, coaching Tecumseh Little League
and Pony League baseball teams.
Rhiny enjoyed gardening and took great pleasure in his
grandchildrens various activities.
In addition to his wife Lorraine, Rhiny is survived by
his daughter, Barbara (Bob) Burns of Adrian;
2 sons, Phillip (Judy) Radant of Chelsea, and David
(Mary) Radant of Tecumseh; 9 grandchildren; and
6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Martha (Teske),
and Edith; and 4 brothers, Albert, Herman, Harold, and
Fritz.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday
February 7, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh, with Pastor Mike Dunson officiating.
Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery with
military honors conducted by the Tecumseh American
Legion #34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W #4187.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Lenawee.
Condolences may be offered to the family online at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
_________________________________________________________________ Messages of Sympathy
Fay Fleshman, age 95, of Tecumseh, passed away
February 9, 2007 at Provincial House.
Fay was born April 2, 1911, in Ann Arbor the daughter
of James Arthur and Nellie May (Nash) Quackenbush.
On April 10, 1937 she married Donald H. Fleshman in
Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on November 11,
1989. She was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School.
Fay worked for an Ann Arbor Law Firm and the Ann
Arbor Bank. She finished her career retiring from the
University of Michigan. She worked for School of
Engineering and the Department of Journalism .
Fay was a sixty three year member of the Rebekah Lodge
in Ann Arbor, Petoskey, and Tecumseh where she served
as past Past Noble Grand and Past District President,
the Genealogical Society of Antrim, Cheboygan, and
Emmet County, and the Lenawee Family Researchers.
Her favorite past times were making ceramics,
crocheting, and knitting items for her family and
friends.
Fay is survived by her children Douglas Fleshman of
Tecumseh, Cynthia (Roy) Blaser of Tecumseh, and Sally
(Larry) Harper of Temperance; and son-in-law John
Ransom of Ann Arbor; grandchildren Donald (Barbara)
Ransom, Kathleen Ransom, Donna (Billy) Meyers, Janet
(Richard) Rychener, Pamela (Patrick) Root, Allen
Harper, Kendrick (Caroline) Harper, and Bryan (Beth)
Harper, and fourteen great grandchildren.
Besides her husband Donald she was preceded in death
by her daughter Rita, her parents, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P. M. Monday,
February 12, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. John Deuble officiating.
Interment will take place at a later date at
Washtenong
Memorial Park, Ann Arbor. Visitation will be from 2 -
4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday, February 11, 2007 at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
A Rebekah service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Sunday in
the funeral home.
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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You have my
Deepest Sympathy,
Hello, my friend, now you are at peace! I remember
the last time I
saw you, your (daughter, Sally) drove you
over to see
me. We had a
wonderful visit, we laughed a lot and shed a
few tears
when it was
time for you to leave..how great it was to
see and to
give you a hug.
I will miss you as will many others. I will
smile and
think of you
when I include you in my prayers for I know
you are
happily in God's arms. You will always
be remembered as a perfectly,
"Sweet Lady" and Friend. Bye for
now,for I will see you again.
Love Ya! MOE Leuenberger
marlymoe_2003@yahoo.com
DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Hope H. Mensing
Hope H. Mensing, 87, of Tecumseh passed away on
February 8, 2007 at Herrick Manor. One of seven
children, Hope was born on March 19, 1919 , daughter
of Seth and Addie (Case) Hand.
Hope graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1937 and
Cleary College . She was employed at Lilly State Bank
and then as the secretary for Ray W. Herrick at
Tecumseh Products where she met her husband, Charles
H. Mensing.
Hope married Charles on November 25, 1944 , her
husband of 56 years until his death in 2001. Hope was
also preceded in death by four brothers, Percy,
William, Kenneth and Hugh Hand, two sisters, Marian
Mead and Martha Ambacher and her grandson, Kyle Brown
Mensing. Hope is survived by her three children, John
Barney Mensing and wife Linda, Mary Jo Mensing,
Charles Henry Mensing and wife Lorrie; five
grandchildren, Amy (Ron) Shook, David Mensing, Andrew
Mensing, Jason (Angel) Mensing, and Tyler Mensing and
three great grandchildren, Taylor and Chloe Shook and
Case Mensing.
A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, Hope was
also an active member of the Tecumseh Community. She
was a long time parishioner of St. Peter’s Episcopal
Church where she was a member of the Vestry, served as
Senior and Junior Wardens and Treasurer. Hope was a
member, Past President and volunteer of the Herrick
Hospital Auxiliary for over 50 years. She was an
election worker for nearly 50 years as well and in
2005 was honored by the City of Tecumseh for her 15
years of service as an Election Commissioner.
Hope was active member of the Abi Evans Chapter of the
DAR. She was a Past Regent and State officer,
attended the national conventions in Washington DC .
Since 1968, Hope enjoyed her activities with her
fellow members of the A.J. Chapter of the PEO of
Tecumseh. Hope loved life and people, and thoroughly
enjoyed following local musical plays and sporting
events, especially of her children and grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday,
February 12, 2007 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on
Saturday, February 10th and from 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to
8 p.m. on Sunday, February 11th at J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI. as well as at the church
from 10a.m. to the time of the service Monday,
February 12, 2007.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Herrick Medical Center , Tecumseh Schools Foundation
or donor’s choice.
Condolences may be offered online at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
DATELINE: Adrian
Eleanor Alverson, age 95, of Adrian, passed away
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at home surrounded by her
loving family. Eleanor was born December 3, 1914 in
Paulding, Ohio the daughter of Edwin and Mary Ann
(Sigler) Higley. On June 5, 1943 she married Howard
E. Alverson. He preceded her in death on January 21,
1959 leaving Eleanor with three young daughters to
raise. They were happily married for sixteen years.
She was a loving and devoted mother.
Eleanor became manager and co-owner of Main Pizza in
Adrian making it a successful business. She became
the office manager of Dr. Robert Birmingham,
Optometrist, and was there for seventeen years until
her retirement. She was a lifelong member of the
First Church of Christ, Scientist of Adrian as well as
the mother church of Boston. She served as secretary
of the Sunday School and a librarian of the Christian
Science Reading Room.
Eleanor is survived by her three daughters Pamela
Alverson of Milford, MI,, Jill (Glenn) Richards of
Adrian, and Penny Parmer of Adrian who resided with
and cared for her; grandchildren Denise (Lonnie)
Diedering
of Dallas, Texas, Howard (Leigh) Frederick of
Statesville, NC, and Vicky Martin of Lancaster, SC;
five great grandchildren Ryan Diedering, Zackery and
Niklolas Frederick, Taylor Martin, and Carmen
Kowalski; one sister Colleen Progler of Adrian; one
niece Leslie (Tom) Massengill of Ridgeway; and nephews
Jim (Linda)
Progler of Adrian and Steve Progler of Saginaw. MI
Besides her husband Howard, she was preceded in death
by a grandson Daniel Rinehart, a granddaughter Julie
Kowalski and a brother Edwin.
Memorial services will be 2:00 P. M. Saturday,
February 17, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian with Donald Kleinsmith officiating.
Visitation will be from 12 noon until the time of
service. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Adrian First Church of Christ Scientist. Condolences
to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
Richard " Dick" Kahle
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DATELINE: TECUMSEH
Richard "Dick" Kahle, age 76, of Tecumseh, died
February 9, 2007
at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He had a very long
illness with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born to Wayland and Imabelle Kahle on December
1, 1930. He graduated from Tecumseh High School,
Class of 1949. Dick served in the Army National Guard
from 1948-1951.
He was married to his wife Lois for 55 years. Dick
worked at the Tecumseh Products in the Engineering
Department for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1993. He
then worked part time with Smith-Douglas fertilizing
for many years. Dick was a member of the Friends of
the V.F.W., Brooklyn Eagles, and the former
Tecumseh Club. He was a retired Tecumseh Fireman
after 16 years of service for the department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew,
Robert Michael Aten.
Dick is survived by his wife Lois; daughter, Pamela;
son-in-law, Keith; a grandson, Kevin, granddaughter
Angela; and her fiancé Michael Gwilt; one sister,
Phyllis Mull; and several nieces.
Dicks life was his family and friends. He will be
greatly missed by all of them.
Visitation will be held Monday February 12, 2007 from
5-8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh
According Dicks' wishes no flowers please.
Condolences may be offered to the family at:
www.pursefuneralhome.com
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I used to work at the Tecumseh V.F.W and that's how I
knew Dick.
He was a wonderful man and was liked by everyone. I just
wanted to let you know that you had a very great, loving
husband/dad. I'm sorry for your lost, he will be greatly missed by
everyone.
Nikki Gritzmaker
harveynicole@hotmail.com
We are thinking of you at this time of your loss and
remembering all of the good times we have shared with
you and Dick and both of our families for so many
years. Regret that we will be unable to be with you
for the services. Please try to make the trip down
with your kids later this month. Looking forward to
seeing you then.
Love, Shirley & Morey & Family
mfisher33781@tampabay.rr.com
DATELINE: Tecumseh, MI
Janet Fosbender, age 66, of Tecumseh passed away
February 10, 2007. Janet was born March 6, 1940 in
Monroe, Michigan the daughter of James and Gwendolyn
(Lentz) Short. On August 22, 1960 she married Conrad
Fosbender. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2004.
Janet loved her family and was so very proud of her
children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She loved gardening and traveling. She had many close
friends in which she was always there for. Everyone
that knew her was touched by the person she was.
Janet is survived by four daughters Gloria (Joe)
Brooks, Polly Murphy, Kelly Corne, and Amy Fosbender
(Jimmy Putnam); one son Carl (Jennie) Fosbender;
grandchildren Ben (Jessica) Bailey; Corey and Bailey
Brooks, Emily Murphy and friend Jessie Manning,
Heather Phenicie, Alyssa and Erica Corne; great
grandchildren Nathaniel, Felicity, and Lilly Bailey
and Ethan Manning; brothers Sam (Teri) Short, Hillary
Short; sisters Hilda (Randy) Amburgy and RoseMarie
(Bob) Bauer; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Conrad, Janet was preceded in
death by her parents James and Gwendolyn Short;
brother
James Robert Short; and a granddaughter Chloe
Cubberly.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Wednesday,
February 14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett
officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside
Cemetery, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday,
February 13, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Lenawee Humane Society. Condolences to the
family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
OSAGE BEACH, MO
Adelina Villarreal, age 99, of Osage Beach, MO,
formerly of Adrian, died February 8, 2007 at Laurie Knolls Care
Facility, Osage
Beach, MO.
She was born December 22, 1908 in Piedras Negras,
Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Faustino and Agelita
(Valdes) Rodriguez. On November 24, 1930 she married
Narciso Villarreal. He preceded her in death inSeptember 1978.
During her years in Adrian, she attended St. Joseph
Catholic Church.
Adelina is survived by her son, Richard (Susan)
Villarreal of Osage Beach, MO; 2 grandsons,
Jeremiah (Courtney) Villarreal, and Anthony
Villarreal; one great granddaughter Vanessa
Villarreal, all of Adrian; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her husband Narciso, she was preceded
in death by a son, Michael Villarreal on April 14,
2005.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.
M. Thursday, February 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 415 Ormsby Street, Adrian with Rev. Fr. David
Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee
Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.
Visitation will be 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February
14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian,
and one hour prior to funeral services Thursday at the
church.
Following the commital service at the cemetery there
will be funeral dinner catered by Salsaria's at
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.
M. Thursday, February 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic
Church, 415 Ormsby Street, Adrian with Rev. Fr. David
Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee
Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.
Visitation will be 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February
14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian,
and one hour prior to funeral services Thursday at the
church.
Following the commital service at the cemetery there
will be funeral dinner catered by Salsaria's at
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Condolences may be offered to the family at: www.pursefuneralhome.com
BEULAH E. MORRIS
TECUMSEH
Beulah E. Morris, age 85 of Tecumseh, passed away
February 4, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. Beulah was born
July 24, 1921 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of John
C. and Lola Turner Truesdale. On December 31, 1944
she married Howard P. Morris in Chicago, Illinois. He
survives.
Bineulah graduated from Tecumseh High School and Mercy
Hospital School of Nursing in Jackson. She was
employed as a registered nurse at Herrick Memorial
Hospital until her retirement in 1983. She was a
member of the Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving Beulah is her husband Howard of 62 years;
two daughters Peg Keffer, Pat (Neal) Oxman, two
brothers Robert (Betty) Truesdale and Gordon (Betty)
Miller; two grandchildren Kenneth M. (Jennifer) Keffer
and Nicole (Greg) Suggs; five great grandchildren
Emily, Allison, Braxton, Tristan, and Colton; and many
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers
John C. and Raymond Truesdale.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. Saturday,
February 10, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Neil Dezelske officiating.
Visitation will be 3 - 7 P. M. Friday, February 9.
2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
At her request, cremation will take place after the
services. Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com
Litchfield, Michigan
Rosemary D, Marken, age 60, of Litchfield, formerly of
Manitou Beach passed away February 14, 2007.Rosemary
was born September 19, 1946 in Lincoln Park, Michigan
the daughter of John and Eleanor Woloszyk. On
November 29, 1969 she married John Marken in Lincoln
Park. He survives. She was a 1964 graduate of
Lincoln Park High School. Rosemary was self
employed as a seamstress with Sir James Outerwear.
She enjoyed raising harness horses and was a proud
member of the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association.
She was a professional wedding cordinator. Her
great love was spending time with her family and seven
grandchildren.
Besides her husband John, Rosemary is survived by
three children Rebecca Ann (Eric) Serin of Sand Creek,
Joseph Lee (Miranda) Marken of Jackson and Jacob Eli
Marken of Adrian; one brother Thomas (Lee) Woloszyk of
Newport; two sisters Lorraine Struble of Lincoln Park
and Ann (Tim) Arnoldi of Roscommon; seven
grandchildren Tylor, Megan, Madison, and Brody, Serin;
Hunter, Riley and Gracyn Marken.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Monday, February
19, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
with the Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Burial will
follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will
be 4 - 8 P. M. Saturday, February 17, 2007 and 1 - 4
and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday, February 18, 2007 at the J.
Gilbert Purse funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences to
the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com
Adrian, MI
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, age 81, of Adrian,
formerly of Tecumseh, died February 14, 2007.
Catherine was born to Michael and Margaret Marie
Fleming of Torbay, Newfoundland, on March 6, 1925.
Immigrating to the United States as a young girl, she
lived on a farm on Ridge Highway, raised by her father
and her Uncle Jack Fleming. She was a graduate of
Britton High School where she was a drummer in the
marching band. After graduation she worked at the
Ford plant in Manchester, MI. In August, 1948,
Catherine married the late Jack R. Puffer in St.
Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Together they
had three children, the late William E. Puffer, Mary
Pat (Dan) Ruesink of Adrian and Cynthia Marie (Gene)
Moshier of Chesterfield, VA Catherine lived for a few
years in Tupelo, Mississippi, working for the Chief of
the Fire Department as his secretary. Returning to
Adrian in 1982, she worked as a ward clerk for Lynwood
Manor for twelve years. On November 26, 1983 she
married Richard R. Cook, Sr., of Adrian in the West
Adrian United Church of Christ. He survives.
Catherine enjoyed traveling, reading, and volunteer
work at the Adrian Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
Surviving family members include her husband Richard
Cook, Sr., her daughters Mary (Dan) Ruesink, and Cindy
(Gene) Moshier; grandchildren Brian (Courtney) Puffer
of Clinton, MI, Brent Puffer of Orlando, FL. Matt
Ruesink of Adrian Twp, Ben(Kelly) Ruesink of Adrian,
Leah Ruesink of Washington, D. C. and Whitney Marie
Moshier of Chesterfield, VA ; and one great
granddaughter , Ella Puffer of Clinton, Mi.:
stepchildren David (Marla) Cook of Ionia, MI, Richard
R. Cook, Jr. of Adrian, Susan (PJ) Lewis of Adrian and
Mike Cook of Adrian; several nieces and nephews; two
sister in laws Irene Fleming of Warren, MI and Ruth
Puffer of Mason, MI.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother
Peter Fleming, sister Mary Rockwood; her son Bill
Puffer, and many friends.
Private family services will be held with burial in
Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Donations may be made
to Hospice of Lenawee.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences to the
family may be made to www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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ALVIDA G. RICHARDS TECUMSEH Alvida G. Richards, age 72, of Tecumseh, passed away February 15, 2007 at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 16, 1934 in Wayne, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Laura (Homewood) Bale. On June 4, 1950, she married William D. Richards. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1983.Alvida is survived by 7 children; Pat (Bob) Elliott of Albion, Shirley Sanchez of Tecumseh, Flo Richards of Tecumseh, Frank (Pearl) Richards, Niles, OH, Bill (Deneen) Richards of Warren, Albert (Bridget) Richards of Adrian, and Ben Richards of Tecumseh; 25 granchilden including Wendy, whom she helped to raise as her own daughter; 35 great grandchildren, including Mathieau, whom she helped to raise as a son; her sister Donna Bale of South Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband William, was preceded in death by a son, John; daughter Karen; grandson, Richard; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 18, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating. Visitation will also be on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service. Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com |
David W. Erickson
DATELINE: Adrian, MI
David W. Erickson, beloved husband of Arlene.
Survived by his children, David, Mark, Greg, Karen,
and Chris; 11 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 6
great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Air
Force veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Memorial services will be held 3:00 P. M. Sunday,
February 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian. The family will receive friends and
relatives one hour prior to the service.
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WILLIAM GUY ANDREW TECUMSEH William Guy Andrew, age 92, of Tecumseh, passed away February 19, 2007. Guy was born September 9, 1914 in Ribbon, Kentucky the son of Dolphus and Allie (Spencer) Andrew. On July 2, 1938 he married Loretta Pauline Short. She preceded him in death on January 26, 1996. Guy was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for 56 1/2 years. He worked on many large building projects, his last being the Renaissance Center in Detroit. He also served as a chef and baker in the CCC's in Kentucky. His family was the center of his life. Guy is survived by one daughter Mary J. Quick of Tecumseh; one son Mitchell Andrew of Wyandotte; one daughter in law Kathlyn Andrew of Taylor; two sisters Ova Bledsoe and Dimple Gilbert both of Kentucky; two brothers Ruel Andrew and Tom (Dolly) Andrew both of Kentucky; grandchildren Pamela, Andrea, Paula (Robert), Kimberly (Michael) , Craig, Shanna, Bradlee, and Kari; great grandchildren Michael, Emily, Crystal (Erik), Robby, Kelly, Victoria, Jenna, Gavin, and Ian; great great grandchildren Grace and Erik; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Loretta, Guy was preceded in death by his parents; one son Tex; one granddaughter Patricia; three brothers Joe, Sam, and Roy; and three sisters Nora, Lena, and Mava. Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Friday, February 23, 2007 at the New Faith Chapel, 19498 Middlebelt Road, Romulus, MI with the Rev. Lance Witham officiating. Burial will follow at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Visitation will be 2 - 8 P. M. Thursday, February 22, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com. |
Marilyn Hope Ries
Britton, MI
Marilyn Hope Ries, age 84, of Britton passed away
March 3, 2007 at Cambrian Assisted Living. Marilyn
was born August 3, 1922, in Hudson, Michigan, the
daughter of C. D. and Viola (Stewart) Lair. On June
24, 1944, she Married Donald J. Ries in Alva, OK. He
survives. Marilyn was retired from the A&P store,
Tecuumseh. She was member of Grace United Methodist
Church, Britton. She also was member of the Tecumseh
Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Marilyn also participated with the Shawnee Square
Dancers and 007 Square Dance Campers, Detroit.
Marilyn's hobbies included golf, dance, and ceramics.
In addition to her husband Donald, Marilyn is survived
by her children; Kenneth (Sylvia) Plank of Britton,
and Marilyn (John) Swanston of Macon; 6 grandchildren,
Jackie (Mike) Fagan, Melinda (Bill) Brown, both of
Adrian; Heather (Dan) Harriott of Pensacola, FL;
Daphne (Larry) Bush, Donna (Eric) Johnson, both of
Tecumseh; and Brenda (Scott) Walker of Crossville, TN;
16 great grandchildren; and
2 great great granchildren.
In additon to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in
death by a brother, Jack Dale Lair; and grandson;
Kenneth L. Plank Jr.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,
March 7, 2007 in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh with Rev. Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating.
Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway.
MI
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday March 6, 2007
and from 10:00 a.m until time of service Wednesday at
the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions my be made
to Grace United Methodist Church, Britton.
Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com.
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