Current Obituaries

Linda Burgess Newsom, age 66, of Grayling, MI, formerly of Swanton, OH, left this world peacefully on May 22, 2022.  She was a caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.  She was born October 17, 1955, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Woodrow & Lillian (Tufts) Burgess.  After graduating Adrian High School, she worked at Silbond for 42 years, retiring in 2018.  During this time, she met and married her husband of 48 years, Robert Newsom.  Together they had...

Jarrard (Jerry) Urbancik age 81, of Tecumseh passed away peacefully May 12, 2022.  Jerry was born in Freeland, Michigan the son of Frank and Lydia (Ivan) Urbancik along with his brother, Larry (Pat) and sisters Kathy Tompa (Gary) and Ruthie Marcy (Bill Merrell).  He married Ellen Koch in 1981 in Midland, MI.  She preceded him in death on February 26, 2022.  Jerry received his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State in 1962, and retired in 2005 from his career as an...

Barry Wright, born August 27, 1947, died May 25, 2022. Long time resident of Clinton Michigan, originally from Virgie, Kentucky. He was a retired roofer and long time fan of Kentucky Wildcats.  He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Sandra Wright.  Also loving son, Barry Gene and beloved grandson, Logan Wright.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Pearl Wright. Also preceded by daughter, Jennifer and grandson, Chandler.  He was from a family of 15 children,...

Hermon Ely Murphy age 88, of Tecumseh, MI passed away May 24, 2022 at home with his family by his side. He was born November 13, 1933 in Clayton, Michigan the son of Jasper and Elsie (Manley) Murphy. On November 3, 1956 he married Lila June in Adrian, MI and she preceded him in death 2007. He attended Clayton Schools in Clayton, Michigan. After school he went into the United States Army 1953 - 1955. He worked and retired from the Tecumseh Products after over 30 years. In his free...

Toni Nan Quigg age 75, of Tecumseh passed away peacefully May 18, 2022 with her family by her side. On June 25, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan born the daughter of Howard and Helen (May) Tompsett. She was a graduate of Rockford High School. She attended Central Michigan University. For many years she worked at Doug & Ted's Foodland in Tecumseh before going to Wal-Mart in Adrian. In her free time she enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, being at the beach, reading, but most...

Joseph Kelly Mincovsky, age 62, of Adrian, MI, passed away, May 17, 2022, at Hospice of Lenawee Hospice Home. He was born June 22, 1959, in Detroit, MI, the son of Joseph & Catherine (Kedich) Mincovsky.  Joe was a graduate of John Glenn High School and attended college at the University of Michigan. He was previously employed as a property manager for the Dolbin Company and also worked various jobs in Detroit, MI. He married Theresa Haley and they had a daughter together, Crystal....

Delia Duran, age 83, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, May 22, 2022, at home with her family. She was born November 2, 1938, in New Braunfels, Texas, the daughter of Pilar Sr. & Virginia (Tristan) Leon. On March 7, 1981, she married Rafael Duran, he survives.  In addition to her husband, Rafael, she is survived by three sons, Ruben Torres, Greg Torres and David Torres; her grandchildren, Josh Torres, Jermaine Ross and Star Salazar; several great grandchildren; one brother, Pilar Jr....

Jeffrey Richard Irish age 56, of Farewell, MI passed away May 15, 2022. Jeffrey was born July 10, 1965 in Saginaw, MI the son of John and Anne (Embery) Irish. Jeff graduated from college with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked for many year and retired from TRW Automotive. In his free time he loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping in the UP. Jeff's biggest passion was being a song writer and playing bluegrass/country any chance he got. Jeff is survived by...

Leroy Lawson, age 58, of Adrian, departed this life on April 27, 2022. Leroy was born February 13, 1964 in Sturgis, MI. the son of Rubert and Rosie (Hendershot) Lawson. Leroy enjoyed music, helping others, and taking care of his younger brother Sergie. He loved life. He leaves to cherish his memory, his girlfriend, Debbie Burciaga, three brothers, Wayne Lawson, Greg Lawson, and Sergie Lawson, uncle Henry Hendershot, many aunts and uncles, cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death...

Michael (Mike) Steven Kaszebski, 44, of Adrian, MI passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2022.  Mike was born on October 19, 1977 to Michael & Carol (Elford) Kaszebski in Ypsilanti, MI. In 1988, Mike and his family moved to Florida where he graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1997. From a young age, Mike was an avid bowler, along with his father and attended many bowling tournaments where they would often take 1st place.  Mike continued to enjoy bowling on several...