Current Obituaries

Joseph Paul Rudd of Clinton MI passed away suddenly February 16, 2019.  Joe was born on June 23, 1968 to Richard and Beverly Rudd.  Joe was born and raised in Tecumseh MI.  He attended Tecumseh schools and played his favorite sport of football for Tecumseh.  He was a huge football fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines and loved throwing something good on the grill before watching them play on football Saturdays. Joe worked many years at the University of Michigan...

Betty R. Jennings, age 76, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away February 16, 2019, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 23, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Harold & Roberta (Gifford) Blaser. On August 5, 1961, she married Frederick Jennings in Manchester, MI. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1998.  Betty is survived by her daughter Michelle (Tim) Raymond of Adrian, four grandchildren, Christian Jennings-Brown, Taylor, Coty and Michael Raymond, one...

Paul E. Smith passed away from cancer at his home February 18, 2019 at the age of 78.  He was the son of Owen and Dorothy Smith of Adrian.  A graduate of Adrian High School, Paul valued hard work from a young age.  Paul worked his way to owning his own business, Paul Smith Oil Company.  He is survived by his brother, Clifford Smith, wife, Karen, his son, Mark, daughters, Leigh Horan and Lynne Therrien, 3 granddaughters, and 2 grandsons.  Words of condolence may be...

Lenora  Mary  Fain, age 85, of Onsted, MI, passed away, February 15, 2019, at Hospice of Lenawee. She was born February 4, 1934, in Toldeo, OH, the daughter of Gleason & Lenore (Ballister) Cox. She married Davis Hunter Fain on May 22, 1953. Together they had nine children.  Lenora is survived by her children, David Fain, Marty Fain, Rocky Fain (Gail), Tammy Fain, Woody (Teresa) Fain, Jill Fain (Lee), Gleason Fain and Robbie Fain, eighteen grandchildren,...

Donny Wayne Holland, age 64, of Adrian, MI, passed away February 17, 2019. He was born August 16th 1954 to Nalley and Betty Holland and was preceded in death by his father Nalley, and oldest brother Rickie Holland. He is survived by siblings Belinda Sears, Gary Holland, Kathy (Tom) Lucha, Lance Holland, Todd (Lisa) Holland and many nieces and nephews.  By Donny's request, cremation will take place.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee....

Fay Elizabeth Dennison Downing age 92 of Britton, went to her heavenly home peacefully on February 11, 2019 in Englewood, Florida. She, with her husband Leslie, were Michigan snowbirds and their winter home was in Englewood  November through May each year for nearly 39 years. Fay was born at the Dennison Family Farm in Cone on June 25, 1926.  Her parents were Helen Jane Olds Dennison and James Conklin Dennison. Her only sister was Ruth Marie Dennison Hanson...

Evelyn L. Thomas, age 90, of Adrian, MI, passed away, February 12, 2019.  She was born May 18, 1928, in London, KY, the daughter of Milton & Cora (Owens) Lawson.  On September 18, 1947, she married Jerry Thomas in Hamilton, OH. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1970.  Evelyn is survived by her children, Julia Bishop and John Thomas, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, two sisters, one brother and several nieces and...

Karen Gail Arft, age 80, of Britton, passed away February 14, 2019. Karen was born March 5, 1938 in Britton, Michigan the daughter of Clarence and Leona Herford. She married John Arft on May 19, 1956 and they had four children:  Kathy, Jim, John and Jack and four grandchildren, Alexander, Andrew, Lillian and Meredith Arft.  Karen was predeceased by her husband, John on  December 13, 2014;  son John, son Jim, a granddaughter, Simone and her parents. At Karen's request...

Shelby Renae White, age 16, of Adrian, MI, passed away February 11, 2019.  She was born May 28, 2002, in Toledo, OH the daughter of the late Dennis White & Stephany (John) Furlong.  Shelby was very passionate about animals and was a longtime dedicated member of the ASPCA. Her artistic talents were displayed by her make-up routine, sketches and other art projects.  She is survived by her parents, Stephany (John) Furlong, two sisters, Cayla White and Rebecca Furlong,...

Allen C. Hunt, age 76, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on February 10, 2019, at Hospice of Lenawee surrounded by his loving family.  Allen was born November 5, 1942, in Tecumseh, Michigan to M. Ivan and Elilene (Allen) Hunt.  Allen was a 1961 graduate of Onsted High School, where he was an accomplished athlete participating in football, basketball, track, and baseball. The Hunt family was part of the tourism boom in the Irish Hill’s during...