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Louis P. Grevois
Age 79, of Hudson, passed away June 26, 2005, at Bixby Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born December 2, 1925, in Waterville, ME, the son of Paul & Domitilde (Denis) Grevois. On September 23, 1998, he married Rosella Foote-Hall, she survives. Louis was a supervisor for demolition and construction for MK Construction Company. He had many great times with family, friends, and his extended family.
He was preceded in death by his first wife; Hazel, a daughter; Leona and a son, Paul. In addition to his wife Rosella, he is survived by his sons; Roger (Leatrice) and John both of Waterville, ME, Leon and James of Ocala, FL, his stepchildren; Judy (Sonny), Nancy (Gary), James (Diana), Teresa (Mike), Janet (Bud), Stephen (Marty) and Brenda (John), twenty-eight grandchildren and forty-seven great grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday June, 29, 2005, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hudson, with Rev. Fr. Richard Eberle as Presider. After the funeral mass, a time for viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Cremation will take place following the viewing. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Salvation Army or charity of donors choice.
Cyna M. Dotson
Age 83, of Tecumseh, passed on to a better life on June 17, 2005. She was born February 1, 1922 in Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of Sherman and Mollie (Hackworth) Stanley. She married Alfred Dotson on February 2, 1940. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1972.
She is survived by three daughters, Dotty (Roger) Palmer of Ridgeway, Hilda Winzeler of Tecumseh, and Rose Dotson and her husband Jemal Touba of Morrison, CO; three sons, Delmas (Linda) Dotson, Randall (Twila) Dotson, and Russell Dotson all of Tecumseh; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Alfred, she was preceded in death by her sister Ocie; and brother Tollie.
Cyna was an Avon sales representative in the Tecumseh area for over 40 years. During her years with Avon she attained President's Club status nearly every year. She was retired from Herrick Memorial Hospital with 25 years of service. She attended Freedom Christian Fellowship in Adrian.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2005 at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Jerry Lacey officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to services Monday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lynwood Manor Activities Fund, Freedom Christian Fellowship, or a charity of the donor's choice. :
John L. Taylor
Age 71, of Adrian, died peacefully, June 16, 2005, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. He was born December 4, 1933, in Rollin Twp., MI, the son of Sylvens & Doris (Grant) Taylor. John served his country for fourteen years in the U.S. Navy. He worked various jobs in his life being a truck driver, fertilizer salesman and a woodworker at Goodwill as well as being a Mentor. John was an avid model airplane builder and was very mechanically inclined.
He is survived by his loving companion Janet Huff, his children; Linda (Gene) Doseck of Celina, OH, Douglas Taylor of Albony, KY, Carol (Brad) Doyle of Bowling Green, OH, Kathy (Robert) Ford of Morenci. Natalie (Andrew) Kalnbach of Florida, Kristin (Donald) Schmitz of Morenci and Jessica (Richard) Somerlott of Saginaw, 18 grandchildren,16 great grandchildren, two sisters; Geraldine Willet of Morenci and Helen (Richard) Rosebrook of Stryker, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul Taylor.
Funeral Services will be held at11:00 AM Monday, June 20, 2005, at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Daryl Etheridge officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 19, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Harry Bunce
Age 54 of Tecumseh died June 28, 2005. Harry was born September 15, 1950 in Monroe, Michigan, the son of Marvin and Barbara (Palmer) Bunce. On May 12, 1973, he married Callie J. Navarre in Dundee, MI. She survives.
He was a graduate of Dundee High School, Class of 1970. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 33 years, specializing in skilled trades. He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. In addition to his wife Callie, he is survived by two sons; Russell Bunce of Yorba Linda, CA, and Douglas Bunce of Ann Arbor; one daughter, Melanie Bunce of Tecumseh; mother Barbara Bunce of Dundee; three brothers, Marvin (Cecila) Bunce of Florida, Kerrell (Debbie) Bunce of Dundee, and Sterling Bunce of Saline; and sister Lannis (Robin) Sturgil of Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his father Marvin and brother John.
Funeral services for Harry will be 10:00 A. M. Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Purse Funeral Home Adrian, with Vicar Ernest Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh with military honors conducted by the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be 11-3 and 5-8 P. M. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Lenawee.
Kyle Rae Smith
Age 24, of Detroit, formerly of Tecumseh,died February 4, 2006. She was born November 23, 1981, the daughter of William & Vicky (VanDyke) Smith,in Adrian, MI. Kyle graduated from Tecumseh High School in the Class of 2000. She was currently employed by Rodriguez Expedite in Taylor, MI. She was an avid softball player and Detroit Pistons fan.
She is survived by her parents; Vicky (Tim) Cupp of Tecumseh and William (Sharon) Smith of Adrian, her sisters; Carrie Smith-Jimenez of Adrian and Kellie Smith of Tecumseh, Kim (Don) Deck of Adrian and Jackie (Scott) Willnow, her brother; Terry Milliman of Adrian, one niece; Kelsey Bond, three nephews; Phillip Jimenez, Tyler Hinton, and Landon Bond, her grandparents; Virgil & Marian VanDyke of Adrian and Hazel Cupp of Adrian, and one very special adopted grandmother; Lucille Olsen of Adrian and her aunts and uncles; Kay (Gordon) Smith, Sandra (Don) Ringman, Dawn (John) Johnston, Mark (Cheryl) VanDyke, and Sherri (Bill) Durham, and several cousins. She is also survived by her special friends; Jeff Peterson, Tim Clymer, Justin Clement, Amanda Fore, and Amanda Amaya.
She was preceded in death by grandparents; William Smith, Sr, and Peg Smith.
Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday and also from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Kenneth Gilbert Herrick
Age 83, of Tecumseh, died July 25, 2004 at Herrick Manor.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Todd Herrick, son Todd W. Herrick (Linda Refner), and one daughter, Toni Herrick.
He is also survived by three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. A private memorial service was held at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh, MI. The family requests no flowers, please.
Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Jeff "Gibby" Gibbs
Age 35, Adrian, was born August 30, 1970, was recently diagnosed with Leukemia and unexpectedly passed on April 13, 2006 at University of Michigan hospital. Jeff had been quoted saying "This is the first time in my life I have had to fight something that isn't standing in front of me." Though his battle was brief, it was fought with all that he had, just as he lived his life. Jeff may be gone but will never be forgotten by those fortunate enough to have had their lives touched by him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Tammy (Creger) Gibbs; daughter, Danielle Wilkerson and son, Paul Andrew Shepherd Jr. of Adrian; parents, Charles (Chuck) and Pat Gibbs of Brooklyn, Doris (Dorie) and Steven Bishop of Tecumseh; siblings, Jeff (Sharon) Updike of Brooklyn, Scott (Sharon) Gibbs of Onsted, Kristy (Matthew) Holmes of Minneapolis, MN, Mark Bishop of Tecumseh; sister in-laws, Kim Shepherd of Adrian, Jackie Patrick of Kentucky; nieces and nephews, Brandie, Dustin, Jeffrey, Kyle, Michael, Hunter, Grace, Logan; special friends, Jim "Bam" Randall, Ron "Bug" Roberts; also survived by loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Visitation is from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m Monday, April 17, 2006 at Purse Funeral Home 2959 N. Adrian Hwy (M52). Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow at Oakwood cemetery, Adrian.
Memorial gifts may be made to any branch of United Bank & Trust, Jeff and Tammy Gibbs Leukemia Fund.
Anna M. Clark
Age 88, of Adrian, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 17, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia. She was born January 1, 1918, the daughter of Rufino & Josefa (Miranda) Rivera in Gaunica, Puerto Rico. She came to the Boston, Massachusetts area in her late teens and was a graduate of Lexington High School. She met her husband Harold, who was stationed there in the Navy. They were married 46 years before he preceded her in death in November of 1991. Anna's first love was her Savior and she was a devoted wife and mother. She was an avid gardener and was known for her beautiful flowers.
She is survived by her children; Diana (Martin) Messner of Livonia, MI, Nancy (Gordon) Moret of Adrian, MI, Helen Clark of Alma, MI, Carolyn (James) Moize of Napa, CA, and David (Rebbel) Clark of Adrian, 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Harold Clark, a daughter Dorothy Swiger, a brother, and a grandson, Chris Moize.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, at Berean Baptist Church, Adrian, with Pastor Kelvin Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the Berean Baptist Mission Fund.
Alvia Litteral
Age 71, of Reading, passed away, May 14, 2006. He was born September 3, 1934, the son of Rollie & Bertha (Howard) Litteral in Kentucky. Alvia was retired from General Motors / Delphi in Adrian.
He is survived by one sister; Evelyn Pounders, one brother; John Litteral, his children; Kathleen Walker, Roe (Jackie) Litteral, Sherry (Jerry) Sartwell, Debra (Kenneth) Wagner, Bruce (Donna) Litteral, and Colby Litteral, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow in West Madison cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to the Eagles on West Beecher in Adrian for a luncheon.
Catherine M. Churchill,
age 82, of Tecumseh, formerly of Flat Rock, died July 7, 2004.
She was born September 1, 1921, in Essex, Ontario, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Mooney) O'Connor.
She retired from Security Bank, Southgate, MI in 1985. Upon retirement, she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross at Seaway Hospital, Trenton, MI until 1994, when she moved to Tecumseh. During her years in Tecumseh, she was a volunteer at Herrick Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters, Judith Pfaff of Tecumseh, and Catherine Stone of Tecumseh; son in law William Stone of Tecumseh; two sons Michael Churchill of Gibraltar and Charles of South Rockwood; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.
At Catherine's request, cremation has taken place. No local memorial services will be held. Interment of cremains will take place in Canada. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Jose N. Gauna, Jr.
Age 70, of Adrian, went to be with The Lord on March 29, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 2, 1935, the son of Jose Sr & Alejandra (Naranjo) Gauna. Jose was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company. He is survived by his former wife; Francisca Gauna, his children; Vito (Sylvia) Gauna, Ralph (Diane) Gauna, Domingo (Amelia) Gauna, Chrisanda Gauna, Yolanda Gauna, and Rebecca Gauna all of Adrian, 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, his siblings; Janie Ybarra of Adrian, Eva Cardenas of Chicago, IL, Raymond (Aurora) Gauna of Chicago, IL, Richard (Patty) Gauna of Adrian, Olga Ledesma of Adrian, Albert (Lily) Gauna of Detroit, Mary (Sixto) Cruz of Detroit, Vivian Riojas of Toledo, OH, and Jesse Riojas of Chicago, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Roberto Gauna, his brother, Frank Gauna.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, April 1, 2006, at St. Mary of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Adrian with Rev. Fr. Robert Schramm as Presider. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. A Vigil Service will be held 7:30 PM Friday evening in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Ellen M. Jentzen
age 86, of Napoleon, died, July 9, 2004, at Jackson Medical Care Facility
She was born October 8, 1917, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of Henry B. and Bessie C. (Walters) Reynolds On April 20, 1939, she married Jack W. Jentzen in Toledo, OH. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1994.
She was a member of the Napoleon United Methodist Church. A 25 year member Junior Docas Society.
Ellen was a loving wife, mother, and great grandmother.
Ellen is survived two daughters, Pat (Dale) Heselschwerdt of Napoleon, Sally (Charlie) Lauer of Tecumseh; one son, Terry (Marsha) Jentzen of Jackson, seven grandchildren, Dee (Mike) Ferens of Jackson, Randy (Julie) Heselschwerdt of Jackson, Rickey (Jodi) Heselschwerdt of Jackson, Robin (Rich) Wegener of Humphry, NE, Tammy (Rich) Bonner of Utica, Kim (Mark) Williams of Jackson, and Debbie (Chad) Chamberlain of Jackson; and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. with the Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Interment will follow in Toledo Memorial Park. Visitation will be be on Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of services in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 107 Aprill Drive, Suite 1, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, or Great Lakes Hospice 103 South Jackson St., Jackson, MI, 49201.
