Current Obituaries

Warren M. McQueen, age 72, of Hudson, MI, passed away, November 17, 2019. He was born May 21, 1947, in Flint, MI, the son of Warren Sr. & Esther (Thorton) McQueen.  Warren is survived by his wife, Dorothy McQueen, son; Robby McQueen, grandson; Justin W. McQueen, granddaughter; Rayann McQueen, sister; Dianna (Clarence) Donovan, brother; Allen "AD" (Debbie) Thorton and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren & Esther...

Norman Edward Pratt, age 83, of Clinton, passed away November 13, 2019. Norman was born April 4, 1936 at home in Clinton, Michigan the son of Rudolph and Annabelle (Northrup) Pratt.  On May 25, 1957 he married Constance Hedges in Angola, Indiana and they celebrated 62 years of marriage.  After 33 years of service he retired from Ford Motor Company.  After retirement he worked for the Village of Clinton  He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting with his family, Norman...

Earl "Rocky" Andrew Rock, Sr., age 89, of Manitou Beach, MI, passed away, November 11, 2019.  Rocky was born July 17, 1930, in Flint, MI, the son of Wilfred & Mildred Rock.    Upon graduation from high school, Rocky enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Missouri. He was an avid golfer and played professionally for a few years, but finally had to get a real job, thus began his career as a process engineer with General Motors. Rocky retired in 1995...

Dale Joseph Harms Brooklyn, MI On Thursday, November 14th, 2019, Dale Joseph Harms, loving husband and father, passed away at age 62.  “Joe” was born July 3rd, 1957 to Dale and Margaret Harms in Toledo, Ohio.  He graduated from Bowsher High School in 1975 and worked at Wayne Lumber Company, the Anderson’s and J D Norman (Leslie, MI).  On September 10th, 2011, he married Susan Hayes.  They raised 3 children, Daniel and Miranda Stutzman and Charlie...

Larry Marvin Alley, 59, passed away in his home.  He was born September 15, 1960 in Bremerhaven, Germany, son of Friedeborg and Robert Alley.  Larry's love of people and his truly giving spirit was evident in all aspects of his life.  He demonstrated the Biblical admonition that "there is more happiness in giving than in receiving". It always brought Larry joy to give gifts to others.  Larry graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in...

Genevieve L. Shavalier, age 97, of Adrian, passed away November 15, 2019.Genevieve was born November 14, 1922 in Springville, Michigan the daughter of Frederick Andrew and Edith Mabel Blanch (Feller) Jessup.  On  December 31, 1942 she married William L. Shavalier in Adrian, and he preceded her in death.  She grew up and attended school in Jackson area.  In 1985 after 25 years of service she retired from Bixby Hospital. Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Lynda...

Larry Lee Cushing, Jr.,  age 56, of Tipton, passed away  November 13, 2019 at Hospice of Lenawee home with his family by his side.  Larry was born November 14, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Larry and Shirley (Shortridge) Cushing, Sr.  Larry worked for many years at Hardwoods of Michigan, Clinton.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. Larry is survived by his mother,  Shirley Cushing; children, Leona Perry, Shirley (Paul) Grizzle, Stacie (Brandon)...

Betty A. Zettler, age 84, of Ottawa Lake, MI, passed away, November 13, 2019, at Medilodge of Monroe. She was born April 13, 1935, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Chester & Irene (Kraus) Perry.  In her younger days, she was named "Miss Erie". Betty worked many years at the Erie Inn where she loved meeting new people and touched many lives. She was well known for her German Potato Salad and Christmas Sugar Cookies that were sold for years through her sister's beauty...

Crystal Ann Marie Quigley, age 38, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 11, 2019, at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, OH. She was born June, 16, 1981 in Jackson MI, to  her parents, Rick and Judy Quigley. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her father, Rick, in 2010, her uncle, Howard, in 2006, and her aunt, Laura, in 2009. Crystal loved spending time with her friends, family, and dogs, Boogie, Bash, Otis, Leo, Tiny, Roo and Booboo. She enjoyed fishing,...

Virginia Mae Davis, age 87, of Adrian, MI, passed away, November 11, 2019, at Hospice of Lenawee. She was born May 1, 1932, in Ypsilanti, MI, the daughter of Samuel & Mariam (Youngs) Robbins.  She is survived by her children; Deardra Gilbert, Todd (Ellen) Gilbert and Drew Gilbert, ten grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Kenneth Ray Davis, two sisters; Mary and Arlene and two...