Current Obituaries

Jack Watson Barrett, age 93, of Britton, passed away February 16, 2020 at home. He was born November 1, 1926, in Macon Township, the son of Floyd and Elizabeth (Watson) Barrett. On June 19, 1948, he married Wilma Jean Daykin and she preceded him in death on April 11, 2011. Jack was a graduate of Britton High School, Class of 1944. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Tecumseh, Tecumseh Grange #166, 5th degree team for State Grange and leader of Britton-Macon 4-H Club. He was...

Linda D. Behm, age 72, of Onsted, MI, went to be with The Lord, February 13, 2020.  She was born March 25, 1947, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Grady & Isabelle Duncan. On January 13, 1968, she married Donald Behm in Adrian, MI, he survives.  Linda was a graduate of Adrian High School, Class of 1965. She went to work for the Tecumseh Products Co. in 1970 and retired in 2002 after 32 years. She took pride in her work and the people she worked with at the Tecumseh...

Harold (Fonz) Lloyd Emmons, Sr., age 80, of Tecumseh, passed away February 13, 2020 at home under the care of Hospice surrounded by his loving family.  Harold was born December 25, 1939 in Inkster, Michigan the son of Lyonal and Caroline (Sny) Emmons.  On October 8, 1977  he married Alice Mae Stack in Mesick, Michigan.Harold was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, avid hunter and master woodworker. A retiree from GM-Willow Run, he is survived by his loving wife of 42...

Carol B. Miller, age 70, of Adrian MI, went to be with The Lord on February 18, 2020. She was born on June 21, 1949 in Adrian Mi, to Wesley and Ethel Miller. Carol was a graduate of Deerfield High School Class of 1967. Carol was a hard worker and took pride in her work.  She spent many years in the food service industry, including 16 years in the cafeteria at General Motors in Adrian.  Carol then worked 6 years in production at the same plant for Delphi and later Inteva...

Emily Yvonne Butler, age 14, of Hudson, MI, passed away, February 13, 2020. She was born May 24, 2005, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Jacob S. & Bonnie J. (Carr) Butler.  Emily loved spending time with her family & her two cats. She loved Harry Potter, Anime and was a beautiful writer. Emily had aspirations of being an author.  Emily is survived by her parents, Jacob & Bonnie Butler, her younger sister, Rebecca, her grandmothers, Mary Jo Carr and Mary Butler and her...

Coral Sue Miller, age  82, of Adrian, MI, passed away, February 12, 2020, at Promedica Bixby Hospital.  She was born March 14, 1937, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Earl & Coral Belle (Wirt) Polhemus. On August 26, 1952, she married Glen Miller, he preceded her in death on January 31, 2014.  Sue worked as a home health caregiver for many years.  She is survived by her children, Michael A. Miller, Patrick (Jacqueline) Miller and Lisa Miller, thirteen...

Patricia Beth Carpenter, 81, of Morenci, MI, passed from this life, Friday evening, February 7, 2020, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee and surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 20, 1938, in Tipton MI, the daughter of Henry and Annie (Makarewich) Holmes. Surviving Patricia are;  her children, James (Millie) Carpenter of PA, Cherie (Mike) Putnam of FL, Lori Carpenter of Manitou Beach MI, and Bonnie Cousino of Morenci, MI; her brother, Harry (Nancy) Holmes of MI; ten...

Mark Clemens Stewart, age 67, of Reading, MI, passed away, February 12, 2020, at home.  He was born March 24, 1952, in Lansing, MI, the son of Gale Stewart & Shirley (Oxenger) Mocherman.  Mark is survived by his only child, Jessica Stewart, Jessica’s Mother, Kathy Clements, his niece & husband, India (Draper) Justin Smith, brother-in-law, Marty Draper, step-mother, Joyce Stewart, cousins, Cheryl (Stevenson) & Steve Loch, Don Stevenson  Richard &...

Thomas Bernard Dempsey, age 88, of Adrian died Tuesday February 11, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living Center in the care of Hospice of Lenawee.  He was born October 20, 1931, in Adrian to Bernard and Helen (Keebler) Dempsey. He was a graduate of Adrian High School in 1950 then enlisted in the Air Force and served between 1951- 1955 during the Korean War.  He married Hazel (Jarrett) Alexander on June 29, 1957  who preceded him in death on February 23, 1989. He was employed by GM...

Eugenia Jessie Zagorski, age 87, of Tecumseh, passed away February 4, 2020. Eugenia was born June 20, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Sigmund and Genevieve (Rojewski) Lopinski. She married Edmund Zagorski and he preceded her in death.  Jeannie was a longtime Tecumseh resident and loved her community. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Eugenia was the loving wife of the late Edmund Zagorski; mother of the late Edmund Jr.; loving sister of the late...