Current Obituaries

James Alan Chanady, age 66, of Tecumseh, passed away September 5, 2020. James was born May 10, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Don and Sadie Chanady.  On February 11, 2020 he married Paula Brand in Las Vegas, Nevada and she survives. Jim was a loving husband - devoted son and father who was looking forward to spending his retirement with his family and spoiling his grandchildren.  He devoted 48 years of his life to Ford Motor Co. and never got to enjoy life after working...

James N. Martinez, age 86, of Tecumseh, MI, formerly of Blissfield, MI passed away October 15, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 15, 1934, in Blissfield, MI, the son of Ramon & Maria (Madrid) Martinez. On October 17, 1964, he married Maria Antonia Ybarra, she preceded him in death on December 23, 2014.  James was a graduate of Blissfield High School. He then went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army. James retired from Tecumseh Products...

Sheila Thomas Heaven has gained a beautiful soul.  Sheila Thomas of Morenci, MI passed away on October 12th surrounded by family under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.  Sheila was born on October 9th 1963 to Clyde and Bobbie Evans.  She graduated in 1981 from Sand Creek High School.  Sheila was an extremely caring person often putting everybody else’s needs above her own.  She is known for being an amazing cook.  You could ask her to make you anything and...

Ronald "Ron" Ernest Maschino, age 88, of Britton, passed away October 12, 2020. He was born November 22, 1931, in Tecumseh, MI, the son of Ernest and Alice (Hartsell) Maschino. On February 10, 1951, he married Dora Mae Tiede in Angola, IN and she survives. He was a graduate of Britton-Macon High School, Class of 1950. Ron was a master electrician with Tecumseh Products Company, retiring with 42 years of service. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Palmyra, where he sang in...

Geraldine V. Rominski,, age 102, of Tecumseh, passed away October 9, 2020. Geraldine was born May 10, 1918 in Ypsilanti, the daughter of George and Eunice (Russ) Fuller.  On June 10, 1939 she married Harry Rominski at St. John's Church in Ypsilanti.  He preceded her in death in 1978. She graduated from Lincoln Consolidated High School in Ypsilanti and has lived in Tecumseh since 1979.  She is a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh.  She enjoyed...

Juan F. Guajardo was accepted into the Kingdom of God on October 9, 2020.  He was known to many as “Big John” and was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 17, 1928.  He was married to his teenage sweetheart, Diamante Guajardo, for 62 years and raised 7 children he was extremely proud of in Adrian, Michigan.  Juan was a man of strong faith and his top priority was God, his family, and helping his children achieve a better life than the one he was raised in. He...

Edwin Herbert Bailey III, age 64, of Clayton, MI, passed away, October 5, 2020, at Hillsdale Hospital. He was born January 23, 1956, in Adrian, MI, the son of Herbert Bailey & Norma Bailey. On February 19, 1976, he married Linda Warren, she survives.  In addition to his wife Linda Bailey, he is survived by his children, Edwin H. (Nicola) Bailey IV, Karl Bailey and Ronald Bailey; twenty grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, David Bailey and Bill Bailey; and...

Geneva Pounders, age 87, of Hudson, MI, passed away, October 7, 2020.  A Viewing & Visitation will be on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI.  Funeral Services will follow at 5:00 PM at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.  www.PurseFuneralHome.com

Elvira Salazar, age 72 of Adrian, MI, went to be with The Lord October 5, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 6, 1948, in Laredo, TX, the daughter of Trinidad & Maria (Reyes) Gonzalez. In 1970, she married Enrique F. Salazar, he preceded her in death on July 15, 2012.  Elvira was in the education industry for many years. She was a longtime member of Miracle Temple Church pastored by John Urbina. Elvira was highly involved with church events and...

William "Bill" R. Shiels, age 87, of Tecumseh, passed away October 3, 2020. He was born July 16, 1933 in Tecumseh, MI, the son of J. Harvey and Alvina (Lorenz) Shiels. On October 12, 1956, he married Carole Loveland in Ridgeway, MI. She survives. Bill was veteran of the United States of Army, serving from 1953 to 1955. He was a member of the Church of God, Adrian.  Bill was retired from Simplex Industries, Adrian with 29 years of service. In addition to wife his wife,...