Current Obituaries

Seth Ivan Ferrell, age 21, of Brownstown Twp, MI, passed away. September 11, 2019 He was born October 8, 1997, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Jackson & Rita (Johnson) Ferrell.  He is survived by his father, Jackson "Rick" Ferrell, grandmother, Virginia Ferrell, siblings, Gina (Mike) McKeehan, Jonathan (Cathryne) Ferrell, David (Tonya) Ferrell, Charles (Tabitha) Ferrell, Jessica (James) Krotkiewicz, Laura Ferrell, Joshua Ferrell, Katelyn Ferrell, Aidan Ferrell and...

Ruth Marie (Prochnow) Feeney of Blissfield Michigan, passed away on September 17, 2019.  She was born on April 16, 1930 to William and Marie Prochnow. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of North Blissfield. Ruth held numerous jobs in Lenawee County throughout her life, with the most recent being Meijer in Adrian.  Surviving are her children Rhonda (Gary) Niles, Mike (Pam) Feeney and Teresa (Doug) Fisher, ten grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren. Ruth...

Milford J. Goodlock, 87 of Clayton, MI, entered the gates of Heaven on September 15, 2019, in Longmont, Colorado with his loved ones by his side.  Milford was born in Clayton, MI to Arthur and Veda Goodlock on November 26, 1931.  He married his love Lillavelle Ellis on August 25, 1950 in Hudson, MI.  Together they had 3 children.  He worked many years as a cabinet maker and retired from Merillat Industries.  Milford attended Clayton Bible Church, loved to make...

Deborah A. Plummer, age 50, of Detroit, MI passed away, September 5, 2019 at Sinai Grace Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Citadel of Praise, 20280 Lyndon, Detroit, MI 48223. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, Livonia, MI. The Family Hour will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.

Arlene M. Griewahn, age 92, of Adrian, MI, passed away, September 15, 2019.  She was born June 11, 1927, in Britton, MI, the daughter of Roy & Mildred (Melher) Kempf.  On October 3, 1943, she married Glenwood Griewahn in Adrian, MI.  He preceded her in death on October 25, 2006.  Arlene worked for the Adrian Public Schools as a bus driver and secretary.   She help to start the Young Marines of Lenawee County and was an active presence for 25 years.  Arlene...

William Scales, 53, of Tecumseh, passed away in his home on September 14, 2019. Bill was born to Clifford and Janet Scales at Saline Hospital on July 1, 1966. Bill had an incredible bond with his parents. He was his mother's caregiver and his father's best friend. He and his brother grew up together on Ellsworth Road in Ann Arbor, Bill leading the way with Tom always close behind. Parties and family gatherings were always special events growing up together and throughout their...

Shrelda Braden, age 96, of Adrian, MI, formerly of Tecumseh, went to be with Her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on September 15, 2019.  She was born October 8, 1922, in Harrogate, TN, the daughter of James & Iva Yeary.  On March 15, 1947, she married E. Edward Braden in Middlesboro, KY.  He preceded her in death in January of 2010.  She worked at Martin Bros. in Middlesboro, KY and later at the Country House Restaurant in Tecumseh for 38 years.  She was a member...

Frank Masen passed away on September 9, 2019.  He was born on June 11, 1951 and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Masen, his eight children, their spouses, and 20 grandchildren whom he loved. A memorial service will be held at Hope in Christ Bible Church at 2260 Greenfield Rd., Berkley, MI 48072, 4 pm on Friday, September the 27th. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to...

Keith Woodby, age 94, of Tecumseh, MI, passed into the presence of The Lord September 10, 2019, at home with his loving family by his side. Keith was born August 12, 1925, in North Adams, MI, the son of William & Edith Woodby. The family moved to Forth Myers, FL, in his early teens, where he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He then joined the U.S. Navy during WW II, where he served on the USS Corry (DD-463) which led the Allies during the D-Day Invasion with the ship...

Greta Lois Snyder, age 74, passed away September 10, 2019.  She was born July 8, 1945 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Eben D. and Evelyn (Price) Smith.  Greta was originally from Belleville and moved to the Jackson area in 1979. She was a graduate of Belleville High School, Class of 1964. At Belleville High School, she was a majorette in the marching band and member of the synchronized swimming team.  Greta was retired from Ford Motor Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant, where was...