Current Obituaries

Cheryl Ann (Shepard) Perry,75, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away from complications of Covid-19 at her family home on November 28, 2021.  She was born March 19, 1946, the daughter of Wendell and Comfort Shepard.  Cheryl grew up in North Adams, graduated from Addison High School in 1964.  She got her certification of nursing and married the love of her life, David, in 1968. Cheryl was a nurse for several years at various Lenawee County hospitals and in home health care. ...

Manuel Torres, 93, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully at Lenawee Medical Care Facility on Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born April 27, 1928 in Laredo, Texas, to Ramon and Jesusita Torres. On October 9, 1953 he married Adelaida (Adela) Anaya. Manuel was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. He was a retiree of Tecumseh Products; he and Adela enjoyed ministering to local migrant workers. Manuel also ministered at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility.  He is...

Salvador Garza, Jr. "Junior", age 38, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 30, 2021.  He was born December 5, 1983, in Bartow, Florida, the son of Salvador Sr. & Elizabeth (Torres) Garza, they survive.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sara Sumner Garza; his children, Sergio Armando Garza, Gabriela Danielle Garza, Aaliyah Jessica Garza, and Isaiah Jaden Ables; his siblings, Dolores (John) Garrison, Sam (Connie) Garza, Marybell (Mark)...

Rebecca Louise Kirkpatrick, age 95, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 29, 2021.  She was born October 1, 1926, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the daughter of Tommie & Mattie (Ervin) Wade.  Rebecca was a longtime waitress and factory worker and also picked lots of cotton until she came to Michigan in 1953 after marrying her husband Charles W. Kirkpatrick. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; sister, Mary Frances Forsythe; and three sons,...

Rollen Leo Hazel age 80, of Tecumseh, MI passed away November 28, 2021 at Oasis Nursing Home in Adrian, MI. He was born August 17, 1941 the son of Leo and Irene (Deer) Hazel. On June 19, 1964, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Ball and they shared 35 wonderful years together, before she proceeded him in death in 1999. Rollen loved to spend time with his son Wayne doing many different adventures together. You would never see Rollen without Wayne until he proceeded him in...

Gary Emerson Wright, age 83 of Tipton, MI passed away and went to be with his loving wife Alice (Powell) Wright on November 26, 2021.  Gary was born September 3, 1938 to Cecil and Mary (Baker) Wright in Adrian, Michigan.  He married Alice Belle Powell September 7, 1957 and had 2 sons Hal Wright of Tipton, MI and Brent Wright of Sylvania, OH.  Gary worked at American Chain & Cable for many years.  He later worked at and retired from General Motors Adrian plant as a...

Charles Neil “Chuck” Gross, 90 years old of Tecumseh, MI passed away at home of William Gross (Son) under the care of Elara Caring In-Home Hospice on November 28, 2021. Chuck was the son of Charles E. Gross and Clara Schaible Gross of Saline, MI. His surviving family members include Mary “Sue” Gross, loving wife of 63 years, sons Kevin (Joyce) Gross, William (Amber) Gross and one grandson: Taylor Gross. Chuck was proceeded in death by his parents and his daughter...

F. Pauline Murphy, 94 of Tecumseh, died peacefully Wednesday, November 24, 2021. The youngest child of Charles Merritt and Fannie Smith Carver, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald P. Murphy, son-in-law John Rodela and siblings Evelyn, Clarence, Charles, Bernard, Gerald and Ilene. She is survived by daughters Donna of Tecumseh, and Pat of Eau Claire, WI.  Affectionately known to many as Aunt Polly, she was a farmer's wife, gardener, quilter and...

Ronald C. Nichols, age 73, of Adrian, passed away November 22, 2021 at  home with his family.  He was born May 18, 1948, in Tecumseh, MI, the son of Charles C. and Helen (McKenzie) Nichols. On May 15, 1992, he married Linda A. Coscarelli at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, Brooklyn. She survives. Ron attended Tecumseh Public Schools. He was retired from General Motors Corporation. Ron loved all outdoor sports, especially fishing. He was an excellent pool player and...

Robert Wesley Logan, age 73, passed away November 22, 2021. Robert was born August 13, 1948 in Onsted, Michigan the son of Junior and Vivian (Stites) Logan.  On July 27, 2002 he married Madonna Strand and she survives.  Robert proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam conflict.   He retired from Ford Motor Company after over 30 years of service.  He was a proud and dedicated member of the Tecumseh American Legion. Robert is survived by his...