Current Obituaries

Robert Harrison Jacobs, Jr., age 74, of Tecumseh, passed away October 16, 2021. Robert was born June 27, 1947 in Layland, West Virginia the son of Robert Harrison and Kathleen (Patterson) Jacobs, Sr.   On April 8, 1982 he married Linda K. Babcock in Waterford, Michigan and she preceded him in death September 27, 2015.   He served his country in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam war.  He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, VFW and Viet Nam Veterans...

Daniel "Danny" LaTour, age 63, of Adrian, MI, passed away, October 18, 2021, at the Toledo Hospital. He was born December 5, 1957, in Adrian, MI, the son of Arnold & Edwinna (Butler) LaTour.  Danny worked as a chef for many years at the Devils Lake Yacht Club. He was an Elder in the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribe.  Danny is survived by his children, Autumn (David) Bough, Eli LaTour, Ezra LaTour and Abigail LaTour; one grandson, August Bough; his siblings,...

Patricia Ann Tyitye, age 81, of Tecumseh, passed away October 18, 2021. Patricia was born April 7, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Joseph and Alice (Stoner) Stapish.  On January 9, 1960 she married George Tyitye in Detroit, Mi and he survives.  She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, arts and crafts.  She loved doing puzzles and playing cards. In addition to her husband, George, she is survived by her children Bryan (Linda) Tyitye and Tracy (James) Trigg;...

Richard Allen Powers, age 78, of Adrian, MI, passed away, October 12, 2021.  He was born February 6, 1943, in Adrian, MI, the son of William & Frances (Snead) Powers. On July 2, 1988, he married Carol Skampo, she survives. Richard was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company after over 40 years of service. He loved to travel and go camping.  In addition to his wife Carol Powers, he is survived by his step-children; Katherine (Joe) Alaniz, Kenneth Braman, Kevin...

Charles Wesley Miller Jr., age 67, of Adrian Michigan, passed away on October 19, 2021.  He was born on March 14, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Charles Wesley Miller Sr. and Alice Clark (Miller).  He married Ida Daniels on January 3, 1978, in Adrian, Michigan. Charles is survived by one son, Charles Frank Miller, two daughters, Jodi (Mike) Pierce and Autumn G. Miller, both from Adrian. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Zach Hamilton, JR Bailey, Destinie (Joey) Edwards...

Larry Ellsworth Eklund, age 69, of Adrian, passed away on October 13, 2021. He was born on July 21, 1952, the first of 8 children, to Ellsworth and Lillian (Mann) Eklund, and graduated from Sand Creek High School in 1970. Larry had a strong work ethic and was always providing for his family. Over the years, he worked at Bohn Aluminum in Adrian and Baker Construction in Arizona, and then retired from Tecumseh Schools in 2010 after 24 years of service. Larry was an avid newspaper reader and...

Dean William Binder, age 86 of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away October 15, 2021.  He was born September 17, 1935 in Detroit, the son of Victor Dean Binder and Ruth Burns Binder.  On October 6, 1956, he married Charlotte Ruth Anderson in Long Beach, California.  Dean was a resident of the Tecumseh area since 1968.  He was an installer and repairman for General Telephone Company.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a radioman and on-site participant in...

David L. Navarre, age 65 passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, October 11th 2021 at his home in Adrian, MI.  David was born in Jackson, Ml, on September 18th, 1956, son of the late Clarence "Lee" and Nancy (Carnes) Navarre. He is survived by his partner Deb Callahan and step daughter, Kim Myers; his children, Becky Lee, Melissa Broderick, Andrew Navarre and Anthony Navarre; his brothers, Rick Navarre, Thomas Navarre; sister, Linda Nastally; and multiple grandchildren....

Richard LeRoy Brosamer, age 79, of Tecumseh, died October 10, 2021. Richard was born December 25, 1941 in Adrian, Michigan the son of Roy and  Marcella (Boggs) Brosamer.   On August 21,1966 he married Madelaine Sherman in Clinton, Michigan and she survives..  Richard was a resident of the Tecumseh area for most of his adult life. He served his county in the United States Navy for four years. After 37 years of service Richard retired from Ford...

Shirley Looper, age 85, of Adrian, MI, passed away, October 11, 2021, at home. She was born February 6, 1936, in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, the daughter of William & Maggie (Shaw) Thore. On January 24, 1953, she married Leonard Looper in Wayne, MI. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2014.  Shirley loved watching cooking shows and enjoyed talking to family & friends with a cup of coffee.  She is survived by her daughter, Trina (Dennis Dynes) Johnson; her...