Current Obituaries

Jac Thomas Simpson, age 58, of Macomb, MI passed away on June 6, 2018 leaving behind two grown children Jahnise (John) Schneider and Joshua Simpson, as well as five grandchildren Christian, Natalie, Jayden, Joshua Jr. & Johnny. Beloved brother of five siblings Jeriana aka Jay (Mike) Perrien, Jon (Cyndie) Simpson, Jamie Simpson, Jody Simpson, and Jeah (Chris) Simpson. Preceded in death by his father Howard Simpson, step father Carl...

George F. Stentzel, age 78, former owner of Muehlig Funeral Home and funeral director for J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home later in his career passed away September 30, 2017 in Sarasota, Florida.  Surviving George is his son, Paul; grandsons, Christopher and Michael; 2 brothers and one sister.  Memorial services will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday,  June 23, 2018 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Pastor Diane White officiating. ...

Joe Whitworth, 81 of Adrian Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2018 while surrounded by family at Hospice of Lenawee County.  He was born March 6, 1937 to Joseph and Eva Whitworth and grew up in Alabama.  Joe married the love of his life Carolyn (Wooten) Whitworth on October 25, 1953 and she survives.  Together they raised five children in Adrian Michigan, where they relocated for work in...

Ecclesiastes 12:7 For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. Brenda Kay Knight (Reed) resident of Ypsilanti, MI formerly of Adrian, MI went to be with the Lord on June 5th, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 64 years.  She was known by many names Brenda, Babe, mom, ma, wawa, grandma, grammie, aunt Brendie, and many more....

Richard C. Reilly, age 81, of Deerfield passed away peacefully on June 11, 2018, at the University of Michigan Hospital after a long battle with cancer.  He was born Jan. 31, 1937, in Ida, Mich., to Earl and Gertrude (Kirkman) Reilly. On Jan. 21, 1956, he married Donna Weasel of Deerfield. She survives.  Richard went to work for Tecumseh Products before retiring from Cargotainer. He enjoyed his time with the race horses he owned and...

Denise R. Zonca, age 66, Onsted, MI, passed away, June 9, 2018, at home under the care of Hospice of Lenawee, after a six month battle with cancer. She was born March 6, 1952, in Trenton, MI, the daughter of Miner & Anna (Hayes) Newell. On November 11, 1978, she married Richard Zonca, he survives.  Other than homemaking, Denise had many hobbies including, stained glass, tropical fish, interior design & decorating, video games and...

Ron Gramling, age 67, of Adrian passed away on June 5th, 2018.  He was born on July 25, 1950 in Paragould, Arkansas and attended Adrian Public Schools. He attended Adrian College and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Ron was a long-time teacher at Adrian Public Schools where he taught 4th, 5th & 6th grades, before becoming an elementary principal.  Ron loved his family, teaching, motorcycling, road trips, fixing up and...

Dale P. Hayley, age 69, of Taylor, MI, passed away, June 1, 2018, at home.  He was born April 5, 1949, the son of Yngve & Dorine (Olmstead) Hayley.  He married Laquita Joy Hayley, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2013.  Dale is survived by his children, Sheila Brooks, Jackie (Mike) Grillo and Robert Hayley, grandchildren, Destiny Brooks, Christopher (Brittany) Hughes, Corey (Estrella) Hughes, Samantha (Robert)...

Sandra P. Watkins, age 80, of Adrian, MI, passed away, June 4, 2018, at Lynwood Manor. She was born July 6, 1937, in Wilder, TN, the daughter of Ellis Durham & Wanda Clark, later adopted by William Cox.  She is survived by her children, Ed Oliver, Robin Lee Oliver, Samuel Lloyd Oliver, Shawn Oliver and Leann Watkins, numerous grandchildren including special granddaughter, Alexis Miettinen, her siblings, E.L. Durham, Eugene...

Lee Patrick Coffey, age 91, passed away peacefully June 3, 2018 under the compassionate care of Hospice of Lenawee County and surrounded by his family. He was born June 9, 1926 to Elmer and Grace Coffey and grew up in Tecumseh. Lee married Louise (Smith) Coffey on August 29, 1948 and she survives.  Lee was a very proud WWII Naval veteran serving as Fireman 1st Class (a snipe!) aboard LST 127 in the Pacific 1944-1945. He was also a...