Current Obituaries

Elizabeth Marie Giddens 1969 - 2018 Beth is survived by the love of her life Tom Allen, her parents Wayne and Judy Shackel.  Also her three children Rickey (wife Jessica), Patrick and Erica.  Grandchildren Olivia, Sebastian and Ariebella. She was very proud of all of them.  She fought a long hard battle against breast cancer and seemed to be a survivor, but her immune system was very compromised. She developed diabetes and kidney problems, needing...

Estella M.  Keith,  our dearest mother, sister & grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Father on, October 18, 2018.  She was born April 13, 1937, to Wayne & Virginia (Aldrich) Keith, they preceded her in death.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister in law, Sandra Keith, one nephew, Jeffrey Lee Keith, one niece, Valerie Lynn Keith and one great niece, Valerie Lynn's daughter.  Estella loved to do word searches, watch the...

Kelley M. Merillat, age 40, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 7, 2018.  She was born January 27, 1978, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Raymond Merillat & Kristin Mills. Kelley was a graduate of Adrian High School. Her greatest joy in life was her kids.  She is survived by her parents, Raymond (Debra) Merillat and Kristin Mills, her children, Ryanna & Carter Merillat both of Adrian, siblings, Kasey (Teddy) White, Christine Lavigne and Michael Crossman and several...

Joseph Paul Little, age 60, of Clinton, passed away October 31, 2018.  Joseph was born October 2, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Thomas and Martha (Law) Little.  On August 19, 1988 he married Teresa Trotter.  Joe was a resident of the Clinton Tecumseh area since 2001.  He served his country in the U. S. Army and retired as a diesel mechanic.  Joe is survived by his wife, Teresa; daughters, Andrea Delicata, Jessica Little and Stephanie Little; son, Joseph...

Carol Lynn Withrow, 59 of Tecumseh, passed away October 30, 2018 at the University of Michigan Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born November 1, 1958 in Tecumseh, Michigan, daughter of Robert and Madalyn (Downing) Irwin. Carol is survived by her children, Melissa Motylinski of Tecumseh, Mary (Brady) Wooster of Onsted and Samantha Withrow of Tecumseh; grandchildren, Katherine (Motylinski) Sullivan and Olivia Wooster;  brothers, Charles (Debbra) Irwin of Britton and...

Coty  James  Pinter, age 28, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 4, 2018, with his family and friends. He was born September 7, 1990, in Adrian, MI, the son of Robbie Pinter & Michelle Deniston.  Coty was a carefree, loving & free spirited person. He played football for Adrian High School where he received the Battered Hat Award. He then went onto to play football for two years at GRCC. Coty worked as a roofer for Rooftime. He loved to be surrounded by...

Paul Marvin Byrnes, age 68, of Onsted, MI, passed away, November 3, 2018.  He was born September 8, 1951, in St. Johns, MI, the son of Robert & Waneta (Frisbie) Byrnes.  Arrangements have been made for cremation.

Gregorio  Jr.  Casanova, age  60, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 3, 2018, at Toledo Hospital. He was born June 19, 1958, in Adrian, MI, the son of Gregorio Sr. & Guadalupe (Ramonez) Casanova.  Gregorio was retired from the Tecumseh Products Co.  He is survived by his children, Miguel Gregorio Casanova, Angelica Maria Casanova, Alicia Christina Casanova (Matthew), Gabriel Tomas Casanova (Renati), step daughter, Elsa Torrez, fourteen...

Daniel L. Smith, Sr., age 60, of Adrian, MI, passed away, October 30, 2018 He was born June 18, 1958, in Adrian, MI, the son of Dan Smith & Janet Foster.  He is survived by his mother, Janet Foster, one son, Daniel Smith, Jr., two daughters, Christina (Mike) Nelms and Destiny Jackson, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, Tammy (Marlin) Colburn and Deborah Lee Colburn, two brothers, Mike (Beatrice) Prock and William (Stephanie) Pope and several nieces...

Sharon Marie (Price) Russeau, 65, of Monroe died Monday at Wellspring Lutheran Home. She had battled liver disease for the past several years.  Cremation will take place under the direction of J. Gilbert Purse of Adrian.  A celebration of life will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 3) at the Monroe Council 1266, Knights of Columbus, hall, 202 W. Front St.  Born June 22, 1953, she was the daughter of Percy L. Price and Irene M. (Woods) Price. She was the beloved...