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Sara Louise Patrick
Age 84, of Alpena, formerly of Tecumseh, died November 9, 2004, at Tendercare Greenview Nursing Home, Alpena. She was born May 16, 1920 in Floyd County, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Sparks) McKenzie.
She lived in the Tecumseh area since 1935 and retired from Annapolis Hospital in Wayne.
Sarah is survived by one son George Ernest (Matie) Ostrum of Ossineke, Michigan; sister in law NIcki Ostrum of Texas, eight grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren; two friends Leora Bull and Rita Varney, two sister in laws Gladys Shelhart and Dorothy Creiger along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Melvin H. Ostrum, Jr. in December 1995; three grandchildren; husbands, Melvin Ostrum and William Patrick, seven brothers, Thomas, Elmer, Roman, Tucker, Eugene, William and a brother in infancy, three sisters, Louise, Virgie.and Helen.
Funeral services will be1:00 p.m. Friday, November 12, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Tom March officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Edward R. Jacobs
Age 74, of Brooklyn, formerly of Tecumseh, died November 11, 2004 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 5, 1930, in Barnesboro, PA, the son of Joseph and Helen (Shimko) Jacobs. On June 23, 1952, he married Viola Beatrice Smith in Hastings, PA. She preceded him in death on March 12, 1980.
Ed was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was such an avid, expert fisherman, his friends renamed him "King of Lake Erie".
Ed is survived by two daughters Sandra (Paul) Chase of Saline, and Cathleen (Mark) Krammer of Saline; son Douglas Jacobs of La Quinta, CA, and three grandchildren, Stephen Krammer, Thomas Krammer, and Tatum Strieter.
In addition to his wife Viola Beatrice, he was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004 at St. Rita 's Catholic Church, 10720 Hayes Rd., Clark Lake, with the Rev. Fr. Thomas Rieden officiating. Inurnment will follow at St. Rita's Cathlolic Church Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee, Jackson Interfaith Shelter, or Saline Area Social Services adopt a Senior Program.
Paul Francis Goris
Age 80, passed away Friday November 19, 2004, at home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Jackson / Oaklawn. He was born to Charles and Madeline Goris.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn; his brother, Charles (Cleo) Goris of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Rita Payne of Spring Arbor; sons, Paul (Lynn) Goris of Parma and Randy (Diana) Goris of Jerome; daughter, Cathy (Art) Taylor of Jackson, eight grandchildren, Jason (Laura) Goris, Kelly (Wayne) Hinderer, Randy, Robbie, and Heather Goris, Brian (Jana) Boyer, Daryl Boyer, Jason (Beth) Boyer; nine great grandchildren, Lily, Aaron, Izabella, Tim, Darian, D.J., Natasha, Carolyn, Joshua and Victoria, several nieces & nephews, and a special canine companion, Abbey.
Paul was a very loving, compassionate man. He was friendly, caring, and talkative to everyone he met. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima, Knights of Columbus, and the Moose Lodge. He was a painter for more than 50 years with Hill Brothers. Paul had a love for cooking and most often prepared the family meals. He was most happy and content when he had the opportunity to serve his delicious home cooking to his family and friends. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or services. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.
Gregory J. Forsthoefel
Age 72, of Tecumseh, died November 23, 2004. He was born March 13, 1932 in Springfield, MA, the son of Gregory F. and Ursula (Desch) Forsthoefel. On June6, 1958 he married Margie R. Rayburn at St. Mary Catholic Church, Adrian. She survives.
Upon graduation from St. Mary High School, Adrian, he served in the U.S. Army as a Sargeant in the Korean War from 1952-1954. He was a graduate of both The University of Toledo & The University of Toledo College of Law. He was the Tecumseh City Attorney for 30 years, retiring in 1999. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife Margie, he is survived by three daughters, Ann Forsthoefel and her husband Terence Friedman of Raleigh, NC, Juliana (Dave) Jones of Camden, MI, and Vanessa (Doug) Pettit of Lake Mary, FL; two sons, Gregory J. Forsthoefel, Jr. of Southfield, and Anthony (Andrea) Forsthoefel of Lansing; two grandchildren, Brianna and Alyssa; twosisters, Rita (Bill) McLaughlin of Jackson, and Claire Amsler of Naples, FL; and four brothers, Mark (Joan) Forsthoefel of Plymouth, Paul (Margaret) Forsthoefel of Carmel, IN, Frank (Tina) Forsthoefel of Columbia, SC, and Raymond (Christine) Forsthoefel of Allentown, PA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in Brookside cemetery with military honors and flag presentation conducted by Chaplain Mel Wegner and the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. in the Purse Funeral Home. Tecumseh. An additional visitation will be held at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh on Friday from 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to the Funeral Mass Saturday at the church.
Michael P. Cassino
Age 75, succumbed to the ravages of Parkinson's disease December 8, 2004. Michael is survived by his three sons, Andrew of Seattle, Washington; Mark of Kalamazoo, Michigan; Jonathan of Jackson, Michigan; and his sister Anne Benza of North Brunswick, New Jersey. Michael was a professor of fine art at Adrian College for 35 years until he retired in 1995. Following the deceased's request a public service will not be held. Those who would like to honor his memory are encouraged to make a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org or 1-800-708-7644.
Mary Jane Hillner
Age 74 of Adrian, died December 10, 2004. Loving mother of Larry , Sheri, and Kelly. Dearest grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral 7:00 PM Monday, Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy. (M-52) Adrian, MI 49221. Visitation 1-3 & 5-7 PM also on Monday.
Robert James Camburn
Passed peacefully the evening of December 16, 2004 in Ann Arbor, MI. He was born to Clare and Agatha (Austin) Camburn on May 19, 1927 at the family Centennial Farm in Macon, MI where he lived until his death. He attended the Henry Ford School in Macon and , after his military service, earned bachelor and masters degrees in Business Administration from Cleary College in Ypsilanti, MI. Bob began working at Argus Camera in Ann Arbor two years prior to serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. After his service, he returned to Argus where he worked until 1962. In 1964, he began working for Standard Federal Savings Bank of Lenewee County rising to the position of Vice President and retired in 1990.
One of Bob’s passions was music. He was most proud of his association with Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Orchestra to which he donated a very rare, signed, hand drawn score of the Stars and Stripes Forever which was given to Bob’s father by John Philip Sousa. Bob was twice invited to conduct the Boston Pops in renditions of the Stars and Stripes to which, after the second performance, Maestro Lockhart jokingly told the audience, "I hate competition".
Bob had many hobbies, one of which was an interest in antique cars. He formerly owned a 1937 Packard in which Eleanor Roosevelt once rode.
Bob was well known for his antique prowess. After his retirement, he spent many hours and miles collecting, re-conditioning and dealing in the antique business. He was considered an expert in Cranberry glass.
Robert was dearly loved by many and will be deeply missed. He shared his home with friends and friends of friends. The twice a year "Camburn Party" was a tradition friends looked forward to. Bob welcomed all people and never flinched or grimaced as a toddler waddled through his antique laden, highly breakable home or tried to catch one of his peacocks.
Bob was the treasurer of the Macon cemetery and formerly served as Chairman of the Clinton Fall Festival. He was a member of the Scottish Studies Group and hosted several inspired meetings.
Surviving are a brother, Ralph Camburn of Las Vegas, NV, two nieces, Mindy (Larry) Watkins of Lakeland, FL and Claire Jo Camburn of Norwalk, CA , great nephew Richard D. Hoehn , great niece Tanya M. Camburn and a cousin, Max Camburn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral will be held at Purse Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie St, Tecumseh, MI on Sunday January 9, 2005 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow in Macon cemetery with military honors. Please call 517-423-2121 for further details.
Blanche Irene "Tommie" Roe
Age 79, of Albany, GA, formerly of the Tecumseh and Adrian area, died December 14, 2004, at Phoebe-Putney Hospital, Albany, GA. Mrs. Roe was born February 2, 1925 in West Unity, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Henry and Nellie May (Flory) Zuver. They preceded her in death. On August 8, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio she married A. L. "Speed" Roe. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1996, as well as their second child, Don Roe, on August 28, 1978.
Mrs. Roe was a Youth Specialist for seventeen years working for the State of Michigan at the Adrian Training School, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in the 1940's and 1950's, and in the 1980's Mrs. Roe was a member of the State Employees Retirement Association, serving terms as its Vice President, Secretary and twice as Treasurer. She was a member of the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church.
Together, Mr. and Mrs. Roe gave life to four children: Dorothea "Dottie" Suggs of Tampa, FL; Patricia (Sammy) Lanier of Albany, GA with whom Mrs. Roe presided for the past seven years; and Crystal (Francisco) Cazares of Adrian, MI; eleven grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren; one sister Betty Renard of West Unity , Ohio and one brother William Zuver of Scenery Hills, Pa.
Besides her husband, son, parents, and grandparents Mrs. Roe was preceded in death by four brothers Charles , Paul, Guy, and Joe Zuver and two sisters Ellen Zuver and Lulu Ikerd.
Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Dennis Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitations will be from 6-8 PM Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8 PM Friday, and Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of service in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or World Indigenous Missions C/O Chuck Hall, P.O. 310627, New Braunsfels, TX 78131.
Bert Moricz
Age 84, of Tecumseh, died December 26, 2004.
He was born March 11, 1920, in Hungary, the son of Albert & Elizabeth (Fazekas) Moricz. On May 8, 1942, he married Gizella Grace Fulop. She survives.
Bert and his family immigrated to the United States in 1957 following the Hungarian Revolution. Bert was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company with 25 years of service. He was a member of the Hungarian Cultural Center in Taylor, MI.
In addition to his wife Gizella, he is survived by his son, Dr. George (Kendra) Moricz of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Jodi (Jerry) Dostal of Commerce Twp., and Dr. Benjamin (Claudia) Moricz of Sarasota, FL; and three great grandchildren, Nathan, Zander, and Ashlyn.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2004, in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Interment will follow in Brookside cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m until time of funeral services in the funeral home on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.
Theatis "Teddy" Aileen Leismer,
of Tecumseh, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 28, 2004, surrounded by her family at Herrick Memorial Hospital.
She was born September 17, 1919, the daughter of Earl and May (Perry) Theil. On May 10, 1948, she married Marvin R. Leismer in Petoskey. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1989.
Teddy was a member of the Tecumseh Assembly of God Church. She worked many years as Nurses Aid and later retired from DST Industries, Clinton.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Knight of Tecumseh and Rhonda (Pat) Smith of Clinton; one son, Ralph Leismer of Tecumseh; six grandchildren, Derrick (Lisa) Knight of Tecumseh, Denise Knight of Whitmore Lake, Deven (Jennifer) Knight of Tecumseh, Derron Knight of Merritt Island, FL, Kristine (Mitch) Gooding of Hudson, and Toby (Tomoko) Smith of Tecumseh; and four great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Marvin, she was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, two sisters, Gladys Temple and Inez Martin.
Private family funeral services were held Thursday, December 30, 2004 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh Mark Bush presided over the funeral ceremony. Interment followed in Brookside cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tecumseh Assembly of God Church. Envelopes are available at Purse Funeral Home.
Wilma P. Waltz
Age 81, of Hudson, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2004, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born January 11, 1923, the daughter of James & Lela (Mapes) Clark in Boyne City, Michigan. She married Lester Waltz on May 22, 1944, he preceded her in death in July of 1969. She was a member of Freedom Christian Fellowship in Adrian. Wilma read her Bible faithfully. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing cards with her family.
She is survived by her seven children; Virginia Patrick of Blytheville, AR, Linda (Leroy) Proffitt of Adrian, Annabelle (Harry) Barnett of Morenci, Charolett (Garry "Butch") Britton of Hillsdale, Vallirie (Wes) Blaker of Hudson, Jamerson Waltz of Clayton, and Jerry "Hony" (Yolanda) Waltz of Weston; five stepchildren, thirty-nine grandchildren, sixty-two great grandchildren, and twenty great great grandchildren; one brother, Brian (Wanda) Clark of Jasper, three sisters; Nadine (Clair) Sower of Canandaigua, Shirley (Alex Kampf) Risner of Birch Run, and Donna (Lloyd) Bice of Clayton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, her parents, two sisters, one brother and several grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. Bill Ellenwood, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be fro 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM both Saturday and Sunday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.
Cornell J. Etoll, Jr.
Age 52. of Sand Creek, passed away peacefully, March 15, 2008 at home. Cornell was born March 13, 1956 in Bryan, Ohio the son of Cornell and Ruth (Collins) Etoll, Sr. He was a 1974 Stryker High School graduate. After graduation, he attended trade school where he earned his degree as a machinist. Until his illness, he worked many years for Rima Manufacturing. Surviving Cornell are his eight sisters and four brothers; his mother; his children, Amy, Nick, and Kelly and their mother Michelle Arend. Also surviving are his four grandchildren; Juliet and Evan Stuller, Gabriella Oliphant, Willow Etoll, and his soon to be born grandson. They were the absolute joy of his life. He was preceeded in death by his father. Funeral services will be 5:00 P. M. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with visitation from 2 - 5 P. M. Wednesday before the service.
Bronick E. Redmond
Bronick E. Redmond, 42, of Mt. Clemens, passed away, September 25, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Michelle S. Detrick
Onsted, MI
Michelle S. Detrick, age 40, of Onsted, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2008.
Michelle was born November 27, 1967 in Riverview, Michigan.
On January 13, 1998 she married Marc A. Detrick. He survives.
She was a racecar enthusiast and loved to race her car at Milan Dragway. Michelle also loved to work in her garden.
Besides her husband, Marc, Michelle is survived by her children, George, Michael, Haley, Hannah and Marc; sister Nika; several aunts and uncles and her loving cousin, Bethie.
She was preceded in death by her mother.Funeral services will be 3:00 P. M. Saturday, March 15, 2008 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating.
Visitation will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday. one hour prior to the service.
Michelle's wishes were that instead of flowers memorial contributions be made to a trust fund for her children.
