Current Obituaries

Melissa Perez Burgess, age 57, of Adrian, MI, passed away, May 29, 2026, at Hospice of Lenawee surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1968, in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of Ricardo Flores & Maria Flores.  Melissa was a graduate of Onsted High School, Class of 1986.  Following graduation she attended college for two years.  Melissa then went onto work for Ford Motor Company at their Saline Plant, eventually retiring from the Wayne Assembly Plant.  ...

Gary Leroy Jones , age 66, of Weston, Michigan, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Jackson, Michigan.  Gary was born in Adrian, Michigan to Ellsworth Junior Jones and Louise Mary (Gibson) Jones on July 16, 1959. He went to high school at Sand Creek High School. He went on to earn a certificate as a dental technician. He worked as a dental technician for Guisinger Dental Lab and later as a technician in small engine repair. Gary was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gary is survived by his ...

Dale “Sonnie” Wyrick, age 83, of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2026.  Born on November 11, 1942, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Roy and Thelma Wyrick, Sonnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was married to Jane Anderson for 54 beautiful years until her passing on August 22, 2022. Sonnie retired from Ford Motor Company after many years of dedicated service. He was known for his love ...

Stephen K. Williams, age 66, of Adrian, Michigan, passed away at home on May 20, 2026. He was born on March 2, 1960, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to Ermal and Edith (Snavely) Williams.  Stephen graduated from Adrian High School and went on to become a hardworking and skilled painter, eventually owning and operating his own painting company for many years. He took pride in his work and in the life he built through determination, grit, and dedication.  Above all else, Stephen deeply ...

Patrick Inad Haddad It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Patrick Inad Haddad. Born in Adrian, Mich. on June 1, 1983, he died at home in his sleep on February 17, 2026.  Pat experienced more in his 42 years than others do in 100. A proud graduate of Michigan State University and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Pat was a serial entrepreneur who founded and operated several digital and technology companies. He traveled the world in search of adventure and, at ...

Thomas  Matthew  Leon, age 37, of Adrian, MI, passed away, May 22, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio-Sylvania Ebeid Center.  He was born October 20, 1988, in Tecumseh, MI the son of Richard Leon & Diane (Baty) Leon.  Thomas attended the LSID Porter Center School.  He always looked forward to participating in the Special Olympics.   Thomas was a resident of the Westhaven Home in Tecumseh for 16 years, before being transferred to Adrian Bay.  ...

Jerry "Fish" Fisher, age 65, of Michigan Center, MI, formerly of Adrian, MI, passed away peacefully, at home on May 21, 2026. He was born October 27, 1960, in Adrian, MI, the son of Lloyd & Gwendalyn (Alexander) Fisher. On July 14, 2018, he married the love of his life Cristina Garcia in Tecumseh, MI, she survives. Despite the difficult road he faced over the last several months, Jerry showed remarkable strength and resilience through his battle. He continued to laugh and show ...

Nancy Raye Perry, age 79, of Tecumseh, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 18, 2026.  Born on August 30, 1946, to Kenneth and Grace Hooten, Nancy was a lifelong member of the Tecumseh community and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1964. On July 31, 1965, she married the love of her life, Douglas Perry, beginning a marriage that would span 60 years and become the foundation of a deeply devoted family.  Nancy spent several years managing the Tecumseh Frosty ...

Jean Holther, age 87,  joined some of her dear family and friends in another place on May 13, 2026. She was born on January 9, 1939, in Ionia, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Iva Holther. She lived a country childhood there with brothers Karl and Robert and sister Kathleen where she attended a one-room elementary school. In 1957, Jean graduated from Ionia High School and married her high school sweetheart. They had five children and lived for 20 years in Ionia. In 1978, Jean moved to ...