Current Obituaries

Hallie Faye (Maxwell) Tucker, 92, of Adrian, MI, awoke from an earthly slumber in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus on the morning of Saturday, June 5, 2021.  Born in Elk City, OK, this farm girl grew up 250 miles away in Haskell County on Beaver Mountain.  Due to the Great Depression, hard work was a way of life for the Maxwell clan.  Still, Faye reminisced about many fond memories on her daddy’s small homestead, such as crowing roosters,...

Conrad "Connie" Bartram, age 91, a longtime resident of Clinton, passed away peacefully, June 12, 2021 at home.  He was born January 12, 1930 in Wayne County, WV, the son of Milton and Vena (Ailiff) Bartram.  On February 14, 1954, he married Helen L. Caskey and she preceded him in death on January 19,  2010. Connie was a graduate of Fort Gay High School in West Virginia.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean...

Hazel Mae Lynch, 88, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home in Adrian, with her family by her side.  She was born to Dave and Daily Breeding in Speedwell, Tennessee, in 1932, where she lived until moving to Michigan when she was eighteen.  Hazel was married to Elton Lynch on June 20, 1953, and he preceded her in death in 1992.  She leaves behind her three children; Paul Lynch (Cheryl), George Lynch (Diane),...

Shirley Briskey, 79, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Adrian, Michigan.   A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm at 400 College Ave., Adrian, Michigan. Interment will be at Medina Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Purse Funeral Home. Shirley was born in Liberty Center, Michigan to Leslie Shaver and Mary (Jeffrey) Shaver on September 22, 1941. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, her brother George Shaver, and...

Patricia Jean (Sager) Jackson, 86, entered heaven on May 28, 2021. Pat was born June 10, 1934, in Coldwater, Mich., to Paul and Marguerite (Parker) Sager. She graduated from Coldwater High School in 1952 and married Robert Jackson in 1953 in Coldwater, Mich. Together they had four children, Rise (Kelly) Odell of Medford, Ore., Bobi (Jeff) Bird of Napoleon, Kari (Bill) Briskey of Hudson, Mich., and Kip (Barb) Jackson of Brooklyn. Pat retired from the Columbia School District where she was a...

Jason Seller Smith, age 38, was taken from us tragically on Sunday, May 30th, when a hit and run driver struck him as he was walking while on a weekend getaway to the “Old Market” area of Detroit. Jason was a loving, devoted, and proud father who, sadly, leaves behind his 14-year-old son, Jason Seller Smith Jr. (“JJ”), just one week before his 15th birthday. One only need to glance at Jason's hands to see what was most important to him. Tattooed on his right...

Larre Eugene Haskell, age 83, of Adrian, MI, passed away peacefully June 4 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Adrian, MI.  Larre was married to Doris Wilson from 1959 to 1982.  He was married to Ozenna Lolley from 1982 to 2004.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion & Jane (Merrill) Haskell and sister, Bette Jean Haskell.  He is survived by his fiance, Janet M. Thompson and favorite dog & buddy, Benji; sons, Greg (Sydney) Haskell...

Glenn W. Snyder Jr., age 37, of Adrian, MI, passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 at his home.  He was born March 9, 1984, in Adrian to Glenn and Mary (Cantu) Snyder. Glenn graduated from Adrian High School, Class of 2003.  He was previously employed at Smith's Nursery. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman.  Glenn is survived by his parents, Glenn and Mary Snyder, his soulmate Tarah Bates, and his 2 children, his son and best bud, Logan, and his daughter and little princess,...

  Jacquelin Kay (Collyer) Osgood, age 66 passed away May 30, 2021 peacefully surrounded by family.  She was born December 21, 1954 to Clifford and Ethel Collyer.  Jackie is a 1973 graduate of Sand Creek High School and Siena Heights Alumni.  On June 11, 1977 Jackie married the love of her life, Virgil Osgood. They were married 34 wonderful years.   Jackie will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her sons, Mike (Marsha) Osgood, and...

Richard W. Ehnis, 76, of Adrian, died Tuesday June 1, 2021.  He was born October 6, 1944 to Waldo and Lelia Ehnis in Kalamazoo. He attended and graduated from Clinton High School in 1962.  Richard graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in 1966 and earned his PHD in Psychology from New York University in 1973. He practiced in Brooklyn, NY until 1983 when he moved to Michigan and practiced in Hillsdale and Adrian until his retirement in 2017....