Current Obituaries

Joyce Nadine McTaggart, age 90, of Palmyra, MI, passed away, January 28, 2023, at home with her husband and family. She was born June 10, 1932, in Rushville, IN, the daughter of Russell & Mary (Sherwood) VanValkenburg. On August 12, 1961, she married Robert "Bob" McTaggart Sr., he survives.  Joyce worked at home on her family dairy farm. She also worked in home healthcare for the Department on Aging for over 43 years.  In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived...

Rose Ellen Holbrook, age 64, of Adrian, MI, passed away, January 26, 2023.  She was born May 30, 1958, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Leon & Dorothy (Counts) Hosler. On January 11, 1985, she married Bill Holbrook, he survives.  In addition to her husband Bill, she is survived by her children, Kevin Muck and Jennifer Warden; granddaughter, Amethyst and several other grandchildren; siblings, Connie (Mike) Irwin, Russell (Anna) Nelson, Georgia Mae Cordy, Sheri (Douglas) Cherry and...

David Lee Schmucker, age 56, of Onsted, MI, passed away, January 22, 2023.  He was born November 23, 1966, the son of Charles & Carol (Leininger) Schmucker.  He is survived by his daughter, Daina (Ted) Jermeay; three grandsons; Jordan, Trey and Jameson; his mother, Carol Schmucker; his siblings, Steve (Debby) Schmucker, Scott (Cindy) Schmucker, Don (Cristie) Schmucker and Maryann (Mike) Messer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles...

Michelle Mayes, age 47, of Adrian, MI, passed away, January 14, 2023.  She was born October 18, 1975, in Denver, CO, the daughter of James & Linda (Hendershot) Mayes.  She is survived by her mother, Linda Mayes; , her children; Audie Edward Smead, Jr., Joseph James Mayes and Destiny Marie Mayes; two brothers, Michael James (Bethany) Mayes and Robert Edward (Ashton) Mayes; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her father, James "Jim" Mayes;...

Leonard L. Benjamin, age 85, of Adrian, passed away January 22, 2023. He was born on January 10, 1938, in Jackson, MI. The son of Earl & Louise (Leidley) Benjamin. Leonard was a lifelong truck driver of 30+ years. He loved traveling and meeting new people. Leonard is survived by three children Martin (Vanee) Benjamin of Tecumseh, MI, Deborah (Edward) King of Bryson City, NC, and Anthony (Sherry) Benjamin of Adrian, MI. Three grandsons, Edward King of Monroe, NC, Richard King of Spokane,...

Nicholas Scott Salyer    September 22,1982 - January 10, 2023 Nick was born and raised in Jackson, MI, where he passed away unexpectedly.  He was a heavy equipment operator and he did asphalt. Nicholas is survived by his mother Jeri-Finch-Barker {Roger};  his father, Willis Ray Salyer {Rose}; his brother, Wade Salyer; his sons, Caleb Eldred and Keegan Salyer; and his long time girlfriend, Nichole Pauli; and two step children, Haiden French and Kyilee French....

Anna  E.  Stretch, age 92, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, January 17, 2023.  She was born September 25, 1930, in Fairfield Twp., MI, the daughter of Thomas A. & Barbara (Ruhl) Carson.   On October 29, 1948, she married Carlton Stretch, he preceded her in death on July 14, 1992.  Anna was a life member of the Lenawee Conservation League.  She resided in Lenawee County her entire life.  She is survived by two sons, David (Linda) Stretch and...

Rachel Moore, age 49, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, January 15, 2023.  She was born October 23, 1973, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Ralph & Julia (Jones) Moore.  Rachel is survived by her siblings, Ralph Moore, Larry Moore, Claude Moore, Elizabeth Flores, all of Adrian, Edna Banks, Stryker, Ohio and Jeff Allen, Brandon, Florida; many nieces & nephews; and her best friend, Katie Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph & Julia Moore; one...

Paul Nicholas Goodlink, age 42, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, January 14, 2023, at home. He was born July 14, 1980, in Livonia, MI, the son of Gerald & Gloria (Horton) Goodlink.  Paul was a graduate of Garden City High School, Class of 1998. He the went on and earned an Associate Degree from Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, MI.  Paul is survived by his mother, Gloria; three aunts, Ginger (Mark) Kucharczyk, Gwen Horton and Mary Pat Horton; one uncle, Glenn Horton; along...

Richard "Rick" Holdridge 80 years old of Tecumseh, passed away January 14, 2023. Rick was a self-employed electrician. He was the son of Lawrence and Norma (Greenfield) Holdridge. Rick married Betty, his wife in Kentucky on January 21, 1967 and she survives. He is survived by his wife; three children, Luciann (Keith) Hoffman, David (Seija Olivier) Holdridge, and William Holdridge; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie, Brittany, Charles, Katelynne, Baily, Nicholas and...