Current Obituaries

Mary L. Valdez, age 79, of Adrian, MI, passed away September 21, 2021, at Toledo Hospital. She was born August 19, 1942, in Shepherd, MI, the daughter of Vicente & Belen (Ramirez) Valdez.  Mary is survived by her children, Jose (Leslie) Olivarez, Francisco (Patricia) Olivarez, Angelina Olivarez, Olivia (Jessie) Orosco, Abel (Gina) Valdez, Christina (Mark) Bernard and Suzzanna Olivarez; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; her...

Kenneth Dale "JR" VanValkenburg, age 62, of Riga, passed away September 6, 2021 at home.  Ken was born Sept. 17, 1958 in Tecumseh, the son of Kenneth Dale and Alice A. (Marks) VanValkenburg, Sr., who preceded him in death. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Lenawee County  graduating from Tecumseh High School.  He was an Eagle Boy Scout and a member of the Adrian Antique Tractor Club and Engine Association.  He also was a family member of the Peckerhead Motor...

Louise (Gier) Phipps, 93, of Onsted, passed away September 14, 2021 at her home of sixty-four years.  She was born December 4, 1928, in Adrian, MI, the third child of John and Elsie (Bradish) Gier. She graduated from Adrian High School.  On May 29, 1947, she married William O. Phipps.  He preceded her in death, September 13, 2001. They had three children, Stephen (Marti) of Texas, Lee of Onsted, and Sharlene (John) Burkhart of Florida, as well as fostered niece, Bonnie...

Timothy Roy Morrison, age 65, of Ecorse, passed away September 7th, 2021. He passed away at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton after a long battle with various medical conditions.  He was born on December 22nd 1955 to Mary and Bernard Morrison, as their third and youngest child. Tim had an active and fun-filled life as an avid outdoorsman, and was happiest out on the water.  As he wished, Tim was cremated and will stay with his mother until they reach their final resting place at Tory...

Alma Rosa Ramirez, age  66, of Adrian, MI, passed away in peace, September 17, 2021, at. home, surrounded by her family. She was born October 17, 1954, in Matamoros, Tamulipas, Mexico, the daughter of Emanuel & Micaela (Camacho) Ramirez.  Alma liked helping people, crafting and going to church to praise God.  She is survived by her partner in life, Socorro Lumbreras; her children, Ricardo (Sandra) Garcia, J. Elizabeth (Javier) Martinez, Filiberto Garcia and Jose...

Suzanne "Sue" Mary Belaire, age 65, of Tecumseh, passed away at home on September 12, 2021 holding her daughter Katrina's hand, while under the care of Promedica Hospice. She was born September 17, 1955 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of John and Edna (Wakkala) Belaire. Sue was a graduate of Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. She was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline Plant after 30 years of service. Sue enjoyed honoring her brothers and father and who served in the...

Lora J. (Poley) Atkinson, age 56, of Adrian, MI, passed away, September 13, 2021 She was born April 12, 1965, in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of William & Elvie (Cole) Atkinson.  Lora worked as a nursing assistant for over 20 years. She enjoyed sewing & crocheting and loved spending time with her family.  Lora is survived by two daughters, Jessica Poley (Dan Mature) and Stephanie (Poley, Powell) Francoeur; seven grandchildren, Kayla, Jade, Kayley, Dorian, Anias, Myles...

Matthew Gregory Clark, 49, of Dundee, MI, died unexpectedly September 13, 2021. He was born January 17, 1972, the son of Paul and Faye (Adams) Clark. On August 22, 1997, he married Courtney (Scheich) Clark. They were fortunate to have shared over 25 years together. Matt was born in Toledo, OH. He graduated from Deerfield High School and has lived in Dundee, MI his entire adult life. He worked for many years at the Chrysler Perrysburg plant. Since 2012, he has worked as an automotive mechanic...

Tonya Colleen (Hutchinson) Torres, age 44, of Berkey, OH, passed away, September 10, 2021 She was born June 29, 1977, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of David & Sandra (Shay) Hutchinson.  Tonya was a very bright & happy child. She enjoyed a variety of music and loved to dance. Tonya loved wearing jewelry & perfume along with vibrant and colorful artistic items. She loved her family, children & friends. Tonya was proud of her achievements, which included getting her...

Albert Salinas Rosas, age 68, of Toledo, OH, passed away, September 9, 2021, St. Anne Hospital, Toledo, OH. He was born March 17, 1953, in Riga Twp., MI, the son of Pedro & Juanita (Salinas) Rosas. On June 4, 1986, he married Cynthia Rodriguez in Adrian, MI, she survives.  Albert worked at the Tecumseh Products Co. and also owned & operated with his brothers the roofing contracting company, R Contactors. Later he started Al & Sons Auto Recycling with his...