Current Obituaries

Richard Clyde "Dick" Gorlitz was born September 20, 1940 to Frederick William "Sam" Gorlitz and Alberta Mae "Bert" (Garnsey) Gorlitz, then of Denton, MI where they worked the family farm on Van Born Road. As a boy, Dick developed a passion for farming, learned and loved the Gorlitz tradition of music and square dance calling, and yearned to drive a milk truck someday. As he grew up, he worked the farm alongside his parents and two younger brothers. He...

George Henry Heeman, age 76, of Tecumseh, passed away May 18, 2019. George was born May 17, 1943 in Tecumseh, Michigan,  the son of George W. and Hilda (Meyers) Heeman.  On September 7, 1979 he married Geri Comfort and she survives.  He was a 1964 graduate of Tecumseh High School.  George served his country in the United States Marine Corps  for two years during the Vietnam War and received a Purple Heart. For 27 years he was the owner of George's Market. He...

Gary Lynn LaGore, age 75, of Britton, passed away May 16, 2019.Gary was born April 13, 1944 in Tecumseh, Michigan the son of John and Blanche (Sanders) LaGore. He retired  from the Tecumseh Products after over 40 years of service.  He loved his family and friends. Gary is survived by his children, James (Sherri) LaGore of Blissfield, Timothy LaGore, Todd LaGore, and Amy (Bub) Gerber of Sylvania, Ohio; grandchildren, Stephanie (Anson) Berzkalns, Gaven LaGore and Audre...

William "Bill" R. Ziss, age 67, of Blissfield, MI, passed away, May 15, 2019, at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, OH. He was born June 23, 1951, in Tecumseh, MI, the son of Robert Carlton & Leona Marie (Yeutter) Ziss.  Bill worked as a farmer, custodial services at Sylvania Schools and as groundskeeper at Spuyten Duyval Golf Club in Sylvania. He loved to play cards and spend times with his friends & family.  Bill is survived by his sister, Karen (Don)...

Doris Louise Seegert, age 94, of Newton Falls, OH formerly Adrian, MI, passed away May 15, 2019, surrounded by family.  She was born June 21, 1924 in Palmyra, MI to the late Lester and Letha Kafer. Doris was the foundation of her family who had an infectious smile that would brighten up the darkest room.  She will be dearly missed by her children Lonnie (Nila) Seegert, Pat (Renee) Seegert and Vicky (Jim) Braham, daughter in law, Carol Seegert (wife of Randy), along with 100+...

Wilma Jean Partridge, age 80, of Tecumseh, passed away May 19, 2019. Jean was born August 27, 1938 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth (Stanley) Echelbarger.  She had a love of farming, but most of all her goats.  Jean was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed. Jean is survived by her children, Carey (Nancy) Partridge, Chris (Debra) Partridge, Butch (Hila) Partridge and Penny (Tsugi) Komata; brother, Bill Echelbarger; sister in law, Linda...

Donna M. Platt of Tipton, passed away May 16, 2019 at University of Michigan Hospital, due to a brain aneurysm.  She was born March 2, 1975 in Monroe, MI, the daughter of Paul M. and Barbara E. (Gage) Rakoczy.  On September 19, 1998 she married Heath P. Platt in Saline, MI at Wellers. He survives. Donna was a  graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1993. She then continued her education at Michigan State University where she graduated 1997 with a Bachelors Degree in...

Clara May Sprunger,  age 81, of Rives Junction, died May 14, 2019. She was born April 11, 1938 in Jackson, MI, the daughter of George and Elsie (Lennox) Thompson. Clara is survived by her children, Earl (Carrie) Sprunger, Jr., Filip  (Dawn) Sprunger, Sandra (Dennis) Signor, Kevin (Sally) Sprunger; 14 grandchildren, Betty Jo (Gary), Earl III (Jessica), Mark, Bryant, Chasity, Ariel, Amanda, Laura (Travis), Tracy (Matt), Kevin Jr. (Jodi), Dennis, Timothy, Brandon, Jeremey; 32...

Judy May Steele, age 44, of Hillsdale, MI, passed away, may 8, 2019.  She was born July 8, 1974, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Fredrick & Lowana (Gilbert) Steele.  Judy is survived by her children, Alysia Steele, Keyara Steele and Sylvester Taylor, Jr. three sisters, Lynne (John) Curtis, Lora (Marlon) Linton and Ruby (Larry) Gratz, longtime companion Sylvester "T" Taylor and several nieces & nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick &...

Larry Michael Mauer born on February 2 , 1952, passed away on May 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by family following a brief illness. He will be greatly missed by his two sisters, Lori (Dave) Render, Wendy (Marty) Nelson, his partner, Vickie  Flores and his beloved dog Blu.  He is also leaving behind several nieces and nephews, Chelsea (Joe) Koengeter and great-niece Laine, Devin (Rachel) Render and great-nephews Weston and Greyson,  Coyle (Sonya) Render, Cody Render, Alex,...