Betty Jo Bradley

DATELINE: ADRIAN

Betty Jo Bradley, age 76,  of Adrian, passed on to
meet her Lord, 
May 22, 2007 at her home.

Betty was born July 24. 1930 in Paintsville, KY, to
William and Hulda (Sparks) Nichols.  On May 6, 1950,
she married Isaac Bradley, Jr. and he preceded her in
death on April 9, 2004.

She is survived by one daughter, Sharlotte Cundiff and
her husband Robert of Adrian; grandchildren, Joely of
Adrian, Corey and his wife Gay of Adrian, Nathan and
his wife Mary of Onsted,
and Simon and his wife Sarah of Onsted; great
grandchildren, Emily. Elizabeth, Ariel, Christopher,
and Isaac; many nieces, nephews, brother, sisters in
law, and many friends all who will miss her.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, William
and Hulda Nichols; sisters, Alice Waugh, Mavis
Hammonds, Mary Allen, and Martha Nichols; and
brothers, Edward, Donald, and Delbert Nichols.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, May
25, 2007 at 
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with
Pastor Frank Howard officiating.  

Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens,
Tecumseh, MI.

Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday and
from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service on Friday
at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.

HELEN M. SIBSON

Whitmore Lake, MI

Helen M. Sibson, age 88, of Whitmore Lake, passed away
May 25, 2007. Helen was born January 28, 1919 in Dansville, MI the
daughter of Myron and Rose (Elford) Corwin, Jr.    She married Henry
Lehman and he preceded her in death.  In 1965 she
married Earl Sibson.  He preceded her in death on December 22, 2005. 

Her loves in life were baking and
dancing.   Helen retired from the Whitmore Lake
Schools as a bus driver.  She was a member of the
Hamburg VFW. Helen is survived by three children David (Sandy)
Lehman, Anna Rose Mann, and Dale (Sue) Lehman; three
step children Sharon (John) Kennedy, Paul (Janann)
Sibson and Phillip Sibson;  13 grandchildren  Sonja,
Lonnie, John Jr., Troy, Shari. Julie, Teri, Tami,
Dion, Tina, Barry, Brian, and Danette; and several
great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her
parents, brothers,
 

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Thursday, May 31,
2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh
with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating.   Interment
will follow at Arborcrest Memorial Park, Ann Arbor. 
Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P M. Wednesday, May
30, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh.  Memorial contributions may be made to the
Saline Evangelical Home.   Condolences to the family
may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com

  

CRIT MILLS
 
 Adrian, MI
 
 
 Crit Mills, age 80, of Adrian, passed away May 7,
 2007.
 

 Crit was born November 19, 1926 in Barboursville, KY
 the son of Ike and Fannie (Smith) Mills.  In
 February 13, 1947 he married Beatrice Gregory in Fount,
 Kentucky.  She preceded him in death on July 8, 1991.
 

He was a wonderful father and will be greatly missed
 by his family.  He loved to fish, hunt, and garden.
 Crit is survived by three sons Ellis of Jackson,
 Crit
 ,Jr. of Corbin, KY,  and Lonnie Ray of Jackson;
 three
 daughters  Carol (John) Croad of Adrian, Martha (
 (Bernie) Bryant of Somerset Center, MI and Troy
 Brown of Onsted; one twin sister Sally of Ky; 16
 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
 Besides his wife, Beatrice he was preceded in death
 by, parents; his brothers and sisters; a son in law
 Larry; and two grandsons, . 
 

 Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Friday, May 11,
 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
 with the Rev. King officiating.  Burial will follow in
 Jefferson Cemetery, Columbia Township, MI.
 Visitationwill be 4 - 8 P. M. Thursday, May 10, 2007 at the J.
 Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   Condolences to
 the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
  

Beverly J. McGown
 
 Adrian, MI
 
 Beverly J. McGown, age 63, of Adrian, passed away
 enexpectantly  May 11, 2007. 

Beverly was born February 15, 1944 in
 Tecumseh, Michigan the daughter of Leroy and Mary
 Alice (Kitchen) Bowers.  On May 31, 1985 she married
 George McGown in Ironton, Ohio.  He preceded her in
 death.  She was very much loved and will be deeply missed by all.
 

Beverly is survived by four daughters  Tammy
 (Timothy) Black, Tracy (John) Pratt, Tiffaney Spiegel, and Amy
 (Derek) Kozumplik all of Adrian; one sister Alice
 Karr of Adrian; one brother Garry Bowers of Lakeland, FL;
and 11 grandchildren
 Besides her husband George, she was preceded in
 death by her parents, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.
 

Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M.  Tuesday, May
 15, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
 with the Rev. Scott Winstead officiating.  Burial will
 follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian.  Visitation will
 be 5 - 8  P. M. Monday, May 14, 2007 at the J.Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.   

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

  

Cynthia Childers Avalos
 
 Hudson, MI
 
 Cynthia Childers Avalos. age 37, of Hudson, passed
 away May 15, 2007  Cynthia was born July 2, 1969 in
 Hudson, Michigan the daughter of James Childers, Sr.
 and Sharon Childers.  On February 22, 2002 she
 married Guy Avalos.  He survives. 

 She was a beautiful, caring
 person that will be greatly missed by all.
 Besides her husband Guy, Cynthia is survived by her
 parents James Childers, Sr. and Sharon Sutherland;
 her daughter Shandi; son Scott;  granddaughter Kelsey;
 brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her grandparents and
 one niece.
 
 Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, May
 19, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
 with Pastor Calvin Walden officiating.  Visitation will
 be 4 - 6 P. M. Friday, May 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert
 Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.  Condolences to the
 family my be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
 

 

Richard T. White
 
 Adrian, MI
 
 Richard T. White, age 63, of Adrian,  passed away
 May 10, 2007.

 According to his wishes cremation has taken place. 
 A memorial service will be held at a later date.
 Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse
 Funeral Home, Adrian.  Condolences to the family may
 be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com

TOMMY LEE BROWN

Tecumseh, MI

Tommy Lee Brown, age 57, of Tecumseh, passed away May 25, 2007.
 

Tommy was born October 8, 1949, in Walnut Ridge,
Arkansas,  the son of Homer Lee and Lorine (Williams)
Brown.   In Tommy's younger years, he enjoyed hunting,
fishing, riding dirt bikes, canoeing and camping,
Some of his other joys were playing cards,  table
games and  collecting sports cards  and  coins. 
Tom is survived by his parents, Joe and Lorine Baker
of Alicia, Arkansas and his former in laws David and
Ada Stiles of Tecumseh; two sons Tommy Lee Brown, Jr.
and Timothy John (Marcy) Brown, both of Tecumseh;
daughter Terri Lynn (John Ernest) Watson of Westland;
six grandchildren Joshua, Ashlee, Jocelyn, and Nathan
Brown,  Megan and Elijah Watson; two brothers Ronnie
(Barb) Brown and Bobby Joe (Natalie) Baker of
Arkansas.  He is also survived by his former wife
Cheryl (Scott) Wain of Ypsilanti; sister in laws Lee
Ann (Chuck) Randolph and Cindy (Chuck) Loomis; brother
in law David (Gail) Stiles; and several nieces and
nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.
 

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, May 29,
2007 at the Ridgeway Church of the Nazarene with the
Rev. Ray Hansen officiating.  Burial will follow in
Ridgeway Cemetery,  Ridgeway.  Visitation will be
4 - 8 P. M.  Monday, May 28, 2007 at the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home, Adrian and one hour prior to the
service on Tuesday at the church. 

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

Roy "Whitey" Taylor
 
 Roy "Whitey" Taylor, age 62, of Adrian, passed
 away May 24, 2007 at Herrick Hospital in Tecumseh after
 a brief illness.  Whitey was born February 9, 1945
 in Middlesboro, Ky the son of Roy and Georgia
 (Turner) Taylor.   

He attended the Monroe Public Schools.
 He retired from the Tecumseh Products in 1998 after
 32 years of service.  Whitey was a member of Grace
 Lutheran Church in Monroe when he served as  head
 usher and their sound technician. 
 

Whitey is survived by his special friend, Marie;
 three brothers, Reno of Newport, Ronald of Monroe, and
 Robert of Palm Bay, FL; four sisters Faye (Jerry )
 Stromberger, Joyce (Tim) Proskie, Barbara
 (Clayton) Wilson and Brenda (Doug) Stowell of Dundee; 16
 nieces and nephews.
 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, a step
 father
 Edward Connolly, 2 brothers Gillis and Richard,
 sister
 Elizabeth and a niece Angela Farris.
 At Whitey's request cremation has taken place.
 There will be no visitation.   A memorial service will be
held at a later date. 

Arrangements were entrusted to
 the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
 Condolences to the family may be made at
 www.pursefuneralhome.com

She retired from Tecumseh Corrugated Box in 1994, with over thirty
years of service. 

Wilma is survived by four daughters, Linda (Tim) Gibbs
of Britton, Janis (Mark) Hanke of Acworth, GA, Marcia
(Jim) Knox of Sand Creek, Brenda Valentino of Wheaton,
IL; grandchildren Chad (LaToya) Gibbs of Britton,
Tyler (Danielle) Gibbs of Britton, Cpl. Nathan Hanke
of Camp Lejeune, NC, Adam Hanke of Acworth, GA,
Heather, Jessica, and Ryan Knox of Sand Creek,
Christine Valentino of Wheaton, IL; three great
grandsons Gabriel and Xavier Gibbs of Britton and Cole
Gibbs of Britton; one brother Dale McCarbery of
Britton; two sisters Joyce (LeRoy) Bater of Tecumseh
and Fern (Clair) Morse of Tecumseh and numerous nieces
and nephews. 
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband,
LaVon and one sister, Doris Spohr.
 

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday, June 1,
2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev.
Richard Bruce officiating.  Wilma will be buried in
Ridgeway Cemetery beside her husband.  Visitation will
be 6 -8 P. M. Wednesday, May 30, 2007 and 4 -8 P. M.
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh. 

Her wishes for those choosing to make
a memorial to please consider the Melanoma Foundation
and the Ridgeway Township Fire Department.  The family
would like to send their special thanks to the
Firefighters and EMT's of Britton who were there for
the family during her illness. 

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

  

Florence V. Hoffman

Adrian,  MI

Florence V. Hoffman, age 82, of Adrian, passed away
May 18, 2007. 

Florence was born April 18, 1925, the daughter of Victor and Maria Jackson. 

On December 23, 1953 she married David M. Hoffman in Jackson,
Michigan. 

He preceded her in death on September 7, 2006.
 

She was a loving and caring mother.
 

Florence is survived by her children Deborah (Charlie)
Johnson of Osseo, Barbara Hunt of Daytona Beach, FL,
and Gary Hoffman of Toledo; one sister Jean Peterson
of L'anse, MI; six grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. 

Besides her husband David, she was preceded in death
by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
 

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, Adrian.  Condolences to the family may
be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.



 

Maynard Grob
 

Maynard Grob of Adrian, MI, passed away in May of 2007.

A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Neva Cubberly

Tecumseh, MI

Neva Cleo Cubberly, age 91, of Tecumseh, passed away
May 31, 2007.
 

Neva was born February 3, 1916  in  Adrian, Michigan
the daughter of  Dalpha and Edna (Wheeler) Remmele. 
On September 23, 1937 she married Halbert H. Cubberly
in Adrian.  He preceded her in death on July 7, 1965.
 

 Neva was a 1934 graduate of Adrian High School and  a
lifelong resident of Lenawee County, living in
Tecumseh for the past 58 years.  She was very artistic
and musical, playing viola in the Adrian High School
orchestra.  She was a gardener and her favorite hobby
was collecting roosters.  Neva regularly attended the
Clinton Assembly of God church and was active in their
women's group. 
 

Neva is survived by one daughter Donna Cubberly of
Tecumseh; two sons James (Doris) Cubberly of Villa
Park, Illinois and Thomas (Kim) Cubberly of Michigan
Center; five grandchildren Carolyn (Hassan) Anahid,
Kaily Cubberly, Susan (Markus) Dittrich, David
Cubberly, and Christopher Cubberly; two great
grandchildren
Parisa and Sahra Anahid; and numerous nieces and
nephews.

Besides her husband Halbert, Neva was preceded in
death by one son Robert, brother Clarence, and sisters
Elma and Nora.
 

Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, June 2,
2007 at the Clinton Assembly of God Church with the
Rev. Richard Coury officiating.  Burial will follow in
Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh.  Visitation will be
 5 - 8 P. M. Friday, June 1, 2007 at the J. Gilbert
Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  Condolences to the
family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

 

ARLENE L. RANDOLPH

 

Tecumseh, MI

Arlene L Randolph, age 78, of Tecumseh, passed away
June 5, 2007
after battling cancer for the last several years.
Arlene was born April 1, 1929 in Tecumseh, Michigan
the daughter of Seaman and Ethel (Steele) Martin.  On
March 18 , 1946 she married Kenneth L. Randolph in
Tecumseh.  He preceded her in death on September 26,
1995.  

She was a loving mother and grandmother and
will be missed by all.
Arlene is survived  by six children, David ( Kay)
Randolph of Tecumseh,  Richard (Linda) Randolph of
Brooklyn, Ronald (Sue) Randolph,  of Tecumseh, Linda
(William) Smith of Tipton, Dennis (Carol) Randolph of
Adrian  and Kenneth  (Patsy) Randolph, Jr. of Bedford,
KY; one sister Mildred Moyer of Tecumseh; 16
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews. 
 

Besides her husband Kenneth, Arlene was preceded in
death by her parents,  several brothers and sisters
and one great grandson, Levi Williams.
 

Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Friday, June 8,
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. Thursday, June 7, 2007
and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 

ALLEN DEAN PERRY

Perrysburg, MI

Allen Dean Perry, age 51, of Petersburg, passed away
June 7, 2007.
Allen was born October 6, 1955 in Monroe, Michigan thethe
son of Norman and Barbara (Davis) Perry.  

He was a skilled carpenter until retiring due to ill health. 
Allen lived with his sister, Norma for the last few
years of his life
 

Allen is survived by his son Adam D. Perry of Milan;
granddaughter Kloe; two sisters Norma Durbin of
Petersburg and Linda (Richard) Tabbert of Blissfield;
brother Ed (Gail) Perry of Adrian; several nieces and
nephews including one very special nephew, Allen J.
Durbin; and two great nieces.
According to Allen's wishes, cremation has taken
place.   

Friends and family are invited to join in a
celebration of Allen's life at 1:00 P. M. Monday,  June 11, 2007 at the VFW Hall, 3977 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd, Petersburg, MI  

Memorial contributions in Allen's
memory may be made to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley
Dr.,Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 

Arrangements were entrusted
to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com. 

Marjorie May Bell

Tecumseh, MI

Marjorie M. Bell, age 88, of Tecumseh, passed away
June 8, 2007 at Sun Rise Assisted Living in Ann Arbor.
 

Marjorie was born May 31, 1919 in  Hillsdale County
the daughter of William and Effie Fosbender.   

On November 29,1945 she married Frederick Bell.  He
preceded her in death on December 5, 1969. 

She was a registered nurse for many years at Herrick Memorial
Hospital. 
 

Marjorie is survived by one son Jeffrey Bell of
Honolulu, HI;  her twin sister Marie Richardson of
Hillsdale and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 

Funeral services will be 2:30  P. M. Thursday, June
14, 2007 at the  J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the  Rev.
Chris Cadwallader officiating. 

Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery. 

Visitation will be  1:00 - 2:30 P. M. prior to the service on Thursday.  

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

Barbara was born March 26, 1944 in
Ypsilanti, MI  the daughter of Troy and Lavern
(Partain) Wallace.  On July 27, 1962 she married
Daniel Wiemer in Tecumseh.  He survives. 

She graduated from Tecumseh High School.  Barbara was a
long time bus driver for Lenawee County schools.  
 

Besides her husband Daniel, Barbara is survived by her
mother, Lavern Wallace; three sons Mark (Beth), Danny,
and Derek (Kristin); seven  grandchildren Josh, Devin,
Brianna, Dalton, Lilah, Bryan, and Hannah; several
nieces and nephews.  and a dear friend, Judy Hanna.
She was preceded in death by her father, Troy and
brother Kenny Wallace.
 

Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday,  June 13, 2007 at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev Dennis Taylor officiating.  Burial will follow at
Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.  Visitation
will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday,  June 12, 2007
and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used
according to their wishes.   Condolences to the family
may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com 

Britton, MI

Maurice J. Willaert, age 76, of Britton passed away
June 10, 2007
of complications from colon cancer surrounded by his
devoted family.  Maurice was born January 10, 1931 in
Monroe to Jerome and Mary (Vandevelde) Willaert.  He
married his loving wife Susann Bauer  in Monroe on May
29, 1954.  She survives.  Maurice was a member of the
first graduating class of Monroe Catholic Central High
School in 1948.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army
Signal Corp serving in the Korean War.   Maurice was
employed by General Telephone Company, retiring in
1995.  He also was engaged in farming.  Maurice was  a
member of St. Irene's Catholic Church in Dundee and
the Ridgeway Township Planning Commission.  His
hobbies included antique and toy tractors.
In addition to his wife, Susann, Maurice is survived
by his seven children, Joan (David) Barrett of
Plymouth, MI, Janice (Gene) Ford of Blissfield, Mark
(Sue) Willaert of Britton, Steve Willaert of Ann
Arbor, Linda (Art) Schnabele of Blissfield, Patty
(Tim) Walker of South Bend, IN and Mary Ellen (Matt)
Schwartz of LaPorte, IN.; nine grandchildren, Beth
Barrett, Andy and Eric Ford, Kyle, Nathan and Becky
Willaert, Evan Schnabele, Reilly Walker and Jamey
Schwartz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister
Margaret Zurlinden and brother, Richard Willaert.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A. M.  Thursday, June
14, 2007 at St. Irene Catholic Church in Dundee with
Fr. Michael A. Woroniewicz officiating.  Burial will
follow in Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway. 
Visitation will be 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, June 12, 2007
and 4 - 8 P. M. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the
J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  A rosary
will be recited 7:00 P. M. Wednesday at the funeral
home.  Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society or Parkinson's
research.Condolences to the family may be made at
www.pursefuneralhome.com. 

Sarah Frances Coats

Onsted, MI

Sarah Frances Coats. age 63, passed away June 12, 2007
after battling lung cancer. 

 Sarah was born September
16, 1943 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Estel and Mary (Head) Page.  
 

Sarah is survived by three sons Gary "Duke" (Hope),
Jodie (Jene'). and Matt (Susan) Coats; grandchildren
Taylor, Nick, Nate, Josh, Maurice, and Austin.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.
 

According to her wishes cremation has taken place,   A
memorial service will be held  11:00 A. M, Saturday,
June 16, 2007 at the Gateway Community Church, Onsted.
 

Arrangements are by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian.  Condolences to the family may be made
at www.pursefuneralhome.com
  

GARY R. WORDEN "RED BONE"
 

DATELINE:  JEROME
 

Gary R. Worden "Red Bone", age 68, of Jerome, passed
away June 17, 2007, at home, under the care of Great
Lakes Hospice. 

He was born April 1, 1939 in Stockbridge, MI the son
of
Raymond and Fern (Osterlie) Worden.  On July 6, 1996
he married Sandy K. Walkowe at Stagecoach  Stop in the
Irish Hills.  She survives .

Gary was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline
Plant.  He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson
motorcycle
with his friends in the Ghostriders,  Gary took
pleasure caring many animals, especially his beloved
dog, Roxie.
Gary first love was piddling around old Ford trucks. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and son,
Stephen.

In addition to his wife, Sandra, Gary is survived by 5
children, Gary E. Worden, Julie Jean Worden, and Patti
Lou Worden, all of Jackson; Katherine D. Worden of
Jerome, and Sandra (Joe) Wright of Brooklyn;
step son, Jeff Walkowe Cabool, MO; 7 granchildren;
brother Fred Worden of Saline,  and 2 sisters,
Marilyn Baker of Adrian, and Carolyn Sande of Chelsea.


Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday
June 20, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
Tecumseh, with Rev. Daryl Onsted officiaitng.
Interment will follow at Tipton Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.  Tuesday at J.
Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

Condolences may be offered at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

 

Virginia was born in Detroit, Michigan January 28, 1920 the daughter of Antoni and Marie (Jankowski) Chyba.                                 On November 23, 1940 she married Reginald (Dick) Dixon in Detroit.  He preceded her in death on March 31, 1983.                   Virginia was a resident of the Tecumseh area since 1949.  She and her husband owned Dixon Photographic Studio in
Tecumseh. Virginia was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church,  Tecumseh Business and Professional
Women and past president, Herrick Hospital Auxiliary, Tecumseh Monday Club and past president, and Mother of
Twins Club,   She was also a Cub Scout Den Mother and active in many community activities and projects. 
Virginia is survived by sons, Ronald R. Dixon, John (Susan) Dixon, and James S. (Laura) Dixon and daughter
in law Diana Dixon; grandchildren Jeremy (Beth) Dixon, Jessica (James) Zann, Michael Dixon, Patrick Dixon,
Elizabeth Dixon, Mark Dixon, Brandie Dixon, Reginald Scott Dixon, Celeste (James) Hostetter and Clint
Dixon; two great grandchildren; and close friends and neighbors, Jeff and Mary Watkins.
Besides her husband Reginald, Virginia was preceded in death by a son, Robert A. Dixon.
 

A memorial service will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh                           with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating.  Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.                             Visitation will be from 10:30 A, M. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh
Historical Society or the Tecumseh Business and Professional Women's. 
 

William "Bill" Smith

DATELINE:  ADRIAN


William "Bill" Smith, age 84, of Adrian, went home
peacefully to be with the Lord on June 20, 2007, with
his daughters at his side. 

He was born October 28, 1922 in Adrian, MI, the son of
Floyd and Verna (Phipps) Smith.  On September 29,
1946, he married Leona E. Henry in Adrian, MI.  She
survives.

Bill was a graduate of Adrian High School, Class of
1942.  He then went on to earn an Associates Degree
from Cleveland Bible College, Cleveland, OH. (now
Malone College)  Bill was retired from Adrian State
Bank with 39 years of service.   He attended
Fellowship Bible Church, Adrian.   He enjoyed spending
time with his family, gardening, and bird watching.

In addition to his wife Leona, Bill is survived by,
two daughters, Angela (Joe) Garland of Adrian, and
Brenda (Patrick) Sykes of Sarasota, FL; three
grandchildren, Christina K. Elliott of Blissfield,
Jillian I. Garland of Adrian, Ian T. Dangler of
Sarasota, FL; and two great granddaughters, Jade and
Jocelyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister,
Myrtle Ehinger; and a granddaughter, Amanda.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, June
22, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian,
with Rev. Dr. Edmund Burkey & Rev. Dale Chryst
officiating.  Interment will follow at Packard
Cemetery, Seneca Township, MI. 

Visitation will also be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until
time of funeral service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hickman Caner
Center of Fellowship Bible Church.

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

 

Rufino Cabrera-Gonzalez

DATELINE:  ADRIAN

Rufino Cabrera-Gonzalez, age 49, of Adrian, died June
23, 2007.

Rufino was born August 7, 1957, in Acambaro,
Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Jose Guadalupe and
Celia (Gonzales) Cabrera.   On January 7, 1996 he
married Aurora Guerrero.  She survives.

Rufino was employed with Lear Corporation, Wauseon, OH.
 

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Adrian.
Rufino was a loving husband to his wife and dear to
both of his sons. He will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife Aurora, he is survived by two
sons, Jose G. and Armando Cabrera, all of Adrian;
mother, Celia Cabrera of Acambaro, GTO, Mexico; 6
brothers;  and 5 sisters.

He was preceded in death by his father; and 2 brothers
all of Mexico.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday June
26, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian,
with Deacon Ray Pizana officiating. 

Burial will follow at Acambaro Cemetery, Acambaro,
GTO, Mexico, under the direction of Funerales S. Del Carmen,
Acambaro, GTO, Mexico.

Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Monday and again
on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until time of funeral service
at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.

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

Lorne C. Keller

Adrian, MI

Lorne C. Keller, age 89, of Adrian, passed away July 1, 2007 at home. 

He was born March 18, 1918, in Wauseon, OH,
the son of Floyd and Erma (Overmier) Keller.
On April 25, 1949, he married Helen V. Hill in Angola,
IN.  She survives.
 

Lorne was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II,
 serving from 1942-1946 in the European Theater.
In addition to his wife Helen of Adrian, Lorne is
survived by 3 daughters, Joy (Bruce) Miller, Delcie
Booth, and Edna Keller; one son, Lorne P. Keller of
Adrian; 2 grandsons,  Christopher (Gloria) Keller  and
Robby Booth all of Adrian; one granddaughter, Rachel
French of Morenci; and three brothers, Robert (Delsie)
Keller of Kenosha, WI, Lee (Naomi) Keller,
Sevierville, TN, and James (Edna) Keller of Adrian.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death
by 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. 
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday July 6,
2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with
Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiaitng.
Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park,
Adrian, with military honors conducted by Adrian
VFW Post #1584  Annis-Fint.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday and
one hour prior to funeral services Friday at the
funeral home.  Condolences to the family may be made
at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
  

John Wayne Patrick

 

DATELINE:  Jerusalem Twp., Ohio

John Wayne Patrick, age 37 of Jerusalem Township
passed away Monday, July 2, 2007 due to injuries
sustained in an auto accident.  John was born to
Charles and Virginia (Waltz) Patrick June 29, 1970 in
Adrian, MI. He worked for Herr Fishery as a fisherman
for many years. John was known to love his dog Kayla
dearly and was rarely seen without her.
 
John is survived by his daughters, Ashley Miller of
Toledo and Chantel Miller of Jackson, MI, a son,
Christopher Osses of Adrian, MI, his mother, Virginia
Patrick of Blytheville, AR, step-mom, Bonnie Sanders
of Quincy, MI, sisters, Tina Reed, of Blytheville, AR,
Christina (Pat) Daniales of Quincy, MI, Margaret
(Josh) Kies of Steele, MO, brothers, Jack (Jeanette)
Patrick of Steele, MO and David Patrick of Steele, MO.
Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends including special
friends, Shane Timmons and Mike Koester. John was
preceded in death by his father, Charles Patrick,
brothers, Shorty, Jimmy, Pookie, and Roger, sister,
Ruthomie Fox, grandparents, Jack and Goldie Patrick,
Lester and Wilma Waltz.
 
Visitation will begin at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S.
Wynn Rd. in Oregon, OH (419) 693-9304, Saturday, July
7, 2007 from 4p.m until time of service at 7p.m.

Visitation will continue Sunday at J. Gilbert Purse
Funeral Home, 2959 North Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI 49221
from 4 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m.

Special Thanks to the crews of LS #8 and Jerusalem
Twp. Fire Dept.

Condolences may be offered at:  www.freckchapel.com
or www.pursefuneralhome.com
  

Delores M. Vogt
 
 Adrian, MI
 
 Delores M. Vogt, age 77, of Adrian, formerly of
 Jackson, passed away
 June 25, 2007.  Delores was born October 29, 1929 in
 Janesville, Wisconsin the daughter of Bernard and
 Agatha (Wastock) Kurzynowski.  On Novermber 27, 1954 she married
 Alfred Vogt in Jackson, MI.  He survives.   Delores had
 many interests such as learning to fly and traveling to
 Europe as a teenager.  She was an avid reader of
 books and working crossword puzzles.   In her earlier
 years she worked at Brails Dry Cleaners and Regent Cafe in
 Jackson.  She was a loving, caring mother and wife.
 Besides her husband Alfred, Delores is survived by
 her children, Jerry (Mary), Dennis, Tony (Crystal),
 Eric Vogt, and Lisa Baur; brother David (Shirley);
 numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
 

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will
 be held 3:00 P. M. Friday, June 29, 2007 at the
 Unity Church of Jackson, 3385 Miles Road, Jackson. 
 Arrangements were by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
 Home, Adrian.  Condolences to the family may be made
 at www.pursefuneralhome.com.