Current Obituaries

Donald Martin Rapin was born November 21, 1957, in Detroit, MI to Edward and Florence Rapin.  He passed away under the care of Hospice of Lenawee, with his family by his side, on July 12, 2019. Donny graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1975 and entered the U.S. Marines.  After serving our country, he was in the U.S. National Guard.  He was an amazing man that served his country, his family, and his friends.  Donny was loved by many because of his giving heart. ...

Kevin Kendall Cooper, age 57, of Adrian, MI, passed away, July 12, 2019, at Beaumont Hospital-Grosse Pointe, MI. He was born September 15, 1961, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of James & Sandra (Ogren) Cooper.  Kevin loved being in the manufacturing industry and was in it for over 30 years. He was a diehard Red Wings, Michigan Football & Oklahoma Football Fan. Kevin loved spending time in the Upper Peninsula.  He is survived three sons, Jason Cooper and his...

Kathy M. Christensen, age 75, of Tecumseh, passed away July 11. 2019 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor.  On December 7, 1943, she was born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Alexander and Helen (Welshons) Clark. On October 26, 1996, she married Charles A. Christensen and he survives.Kathy was a member of Covenant Church, Tecumseh. In addition to her husband Charles, she is survived by her children, Pam (Gordon) Brighton, Steven (Vanessa) Bechler, Matthew Christensen, Caitlynn...

Elma Lavona Poley passed into the loving arms of the Lord July 10, 2019.  Elma is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Poley; son, David;  daughter, Kelly; brother, Vernon and special companion, Richard. She is survived by her children Tina, Walter,  Charlie,Tim, George, David, Peb, Paula, Rhonda, Vicki, Donna, Pam;  sisters and brothers, Ollie, Rose, Cindy, Howard, Henry and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers...

Linda L. Fiddyment, 64, of Adrian died Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Hospice of Lenawee Home. Linda was born June 26, 1955 in Adrian to Shirley A. Kiefer and Noel Miller. On April 25, 1990, Linda married Gary Fiddyment and he survives. Linda enjoyed golfing and bowling with her many wonderful friends and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her distinctive laugh could be heard throughout the golf course and friends could always tell it was her. Surviving Linda are her husband Gary,...

Marnie Ann O'Brien, age 64, of Westland, passed away July 9,  2019. Marnie was born December 16, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of  Donald and Rebecca Robinson. On October 16, 1976 she married Michael O'Brien in Northville, Mi. Marnie is survived by her daughter, Lorren Karns;  sons, Justin O'Brien and Joshua Stapleton and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  

Geraldine Hall, age 90, of Adrian, formerly of Britton, died July 9, 2019 in Adrian, MI. She was born August 14, 1928 in Buckingham, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Osborn) Johnson.  On February 8, 1947, she married Homer Hall in Prestonburg, KY and he preceded her in death on June 26, 1988. Geraldine was a resident of the Britton and Dundee areas since 1961.  She was a member of the Little White Stone Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to her family, she loved...

Bernadine Alice Kujawa, age 86, of Tecumseh, went home July 10, 2019 at Blissfield Place.  Bernadine was born August 21, 1932 in Clinton Twp., Mi the daughter of Fred and Marie (Herman) Frolich. On June 15, 1963 she married Jim Kujawa and he survives.  She spent most of her life in Lenawee County and she worked for a brief period of time at Woolworth's, but most of her life was spent as a homemaker. In addition to her husband, Jim , Bernadine is survived by  her daughter,...

Rudy Perez, age 79, of Columbus, OH, formerly of Adrian, MI, passed away July 9, 2019, at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born December 22, 1939, in Blissfield, MI, the son of Basilio Jr. & Isabel (Alferez) Perez.  Rudy served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964. He worked in masonry trade for several years. Rudy was an Evangelist, serving churches in the Dayton and Columbus area in Pastoral Care. To the dismay of his family, Rudy was a hardcore...

Janice (Jan) Marie (Urban) Bergman, 70, went to eternally rest in peace surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Jan was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on December 1, 1948 to John August Urban and Irene Theresa (Nowak) Urban. She attended Rosary High School in Detroit graduating in 1966. On May 3, 1969 she married her best friend and soulmate, Lawrence (Larry) J. Bergman. Jan and Larry recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary together at their home in Brooklyn,...