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Martin A. Barnes
Adrian, MI
Martin A. Barnes, age 77, of Adrian, passed away November 13, 2007.
Martin was born June 5, 1930 in Madison Township the son of Clarence and Pearl (Brown) Barnes. On October 10, 1951 he married Ethel Poley. She preceded him in death May, 1992. Martin worked for Tecumseh Products for many years retiring in 1992. He enjoyed camping and socializing with his friends.
Martin is survived by his children Marty Barnes of Adrian and Cathy (Doug) Barricklow of Jasper; grandchildren, Boone and April Barricklow and Ed (Tracie) Britt; great grandson, Braden; his long time companion, Jewel Zibbell; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.
Memorial services will be held 1:00 P. M. Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial of cremains will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P. M. Thursday, November 15, 2007 and one hour before the service Saturday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Roberta M. Opanowski
Tecumseh, MI
Roberta M. Opanowski, age 87, of Tecumseh, passed away November 14, 2007 at Provincial House, Adrian.
Roberta was born January 13, 1920 in Doylestown, Ohio, the daughter of Harrold and Catherine (Bloiver) Gifford.
Roberta was a member of the Milan Women of the Moose Chapter 1087 and faithfully attended the Tecumseh Gloria Dei Church before her illness.
Roberta is survived by her children, Roy (Cynthia) Blaser and Betty Jennings, both of Tecumseh; grandchildren, Donna J. (William) Myers of Tipton, Janet (Richard) Rychener of Adrian, Pamela (Patrick) Root of Missouri and Michelle (Timothy) Raymond of Adrian; great grandchildren Natoshia Bauer, Nicole, Kayleah and Trevor Myers, Jacob and Tyler Root, Jessica and Tabitha Rychener, Christian Jennings-Brown, and Coty and Michael Raymond.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Blaser and Edward Opanowski; parents; sister. Marion and son in law, Frederick Jennings.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 P. M. Friday, November 27, 2007 at the Tipton Community Congregational Church with Rev. John Deuble officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Eliseo Soto Mendez "Alex"
ADRIAN
Eliseo Soto Mendez "Alex" , age 60, of Adrian, passed away November 15, 2007 at Veterans Administation Hospital, Ann Arbor.
He was born January 30, 1947, in Lipsic, OH, the son of Guadalupe and Augustina (Soto) Mendez.
Alex was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the United States Army.
Alex was loved dearly by all his nieces and nephews.
Alex is survived by two brothers, Guadalupe (Lucia) Mendez of Norfolk, VA, and Raphael Mendez of San Antonio, TX; three sisters, Pauline, Consuelo and Lucia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Steven and Daniel; and two brothers, Jesse and Reymundo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will held 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2007 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Adrian, with Rev. Fr. Bob Schramm officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Mary Catholic cemetery with military honors conducted by Adrian VFW Post #1584 Annis-Fint.
Visitation will be held 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Charles (Charlie) Middleton
Manitou Beach, MI
Charles (Charlie) Angus Middleton passed away Nov. 17, 2007 surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 30, 1944 to Jean Liston (Angus) and James Royce Middleton. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son Joshua Angus Middleton, age 22, of Mantiou Beach, and siblings Valerie Spratt, Gloria (Russell) Taylor, Christina (Michael) Brasher, and Anthony (SuAnn) Middleton, as well as several neices and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 23, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at the Addison Gun Club. In leiu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Charlie to his son, Joshua Middleton. A benefit auction will be held in Charlie’s memory Saturday, November 24 at Highland Inn, Manitou Beach, at 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian
Shirley J. Meyer
Adrian, MI
Shirley J. Meyer, age 69, of Adrian, passed away November 17, 2007.
Shirley was born December 28, 1937 in Portland, CT, the daughter of Anthony and Edith (Wineski) Milardo.
On October 25, 1958 she married Robert Meyer in Essex, CT. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She was employed as a secretary for many years at various businesses in Lenawee County.
Shirley was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh and active in their CCW. She also enjoyed bowling, playing Bunko with her friends, collecting cats and watching her plants grow.
Besides her husband, Robert, Shirley is survived by children, Robert Meyer, Jr. (Kent Wieber) of Lansing and Lori (Robert) Warren of Onsted; one granddaughter, Amanda Warren; and her mother, Edith Milardo of Tecumseh.
She was preceded in death by her father Anthony, and brother David.
A mass of the Christian burial will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating.
Burial will follow in Brooksidecemetery. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and one hour prior to the service.
A Scripture Service will be held at 7:30 P. M. Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands of St. Elizabeth Parish.
Arrangements are by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Micaela Ramirez
Adrian, MI
Micaela Ramirez, age 69, of Adrian, passed away November 20, 2007 unexpectedly in Ypsilanti, MI.
She was born June 29, 1938 in Matamoros, Mexico, the daughter of Eusebio and Maria (Sauceda) Camacho. On May 10, 1969, she married Emanuel Ramirez. He preceded her in death on August 16, 2006. Micaela was a member of Iglesia Bautista Calvario, Adrian. She was a devout, Christian woman who loved her children and family.
Micalea is survived by her children; Alma (Socorro Lumbreras) Ramirez, Manuel (Tina) Ramirez, Baldomero (Maria) Ramirez, Ana (Ruben) Carbajal, Irma (Jose) Amaro, Martha (Victor) Coronado, and Roberto Ramirez; 23 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; two sisters Maria Isabel Camacho and Martha Alicia Camacho; and two brothers, Hipolito Camacho and Jesus Camacho.
In addition to her husband Emanuel, she was preceded in death by parents, two daughters; Maria Virginia and Martha Alicia; 2 brothers, Santiago & Gaudalupe; and 4 grandsons.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday Nov. 23, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Adrian Lioi officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.
Visitation will also take place on Friday from 11:00 a.m until time of funeral service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Alice Olsen
Britton, MI
Alice Olsen, age 83, of Britton, passed away November 21, 2007.
Alice was born November 15, 1924 in Covington, Ky, the daughter of Nelson and Margaret (Burke) Campbell.
On October 1, 1949 she married Carl Olsen in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death in May, 1982. She was a graduate of Wayne State University and taught for twenty years in the Dearborn Heights District 7 school system. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Britton.
Alice is survived by her daughters, Lynn Temske of Plymouth, MI, Donna C Olsen and her husband Timothy J. Bowen of Britton, and Janet Lee and her husband Bruce Salisbury of Howell, MI; grandson, Jeff Temske; and nieces, Roni Bizzell and Cheryal (Jim) Hines.
Besides her husband Carl, she was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Bettie Lee Craig and her first husband, Robert Steidinger.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be held in the spring. Arrangements were by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Lowell G. Bush
Tecumseh, MI
Lowell G. Bush, age 72, of Tecumseh, passed away November 26, 2007 at U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor. He was born August 3, 1935, in Macon Township, the son of Leland and Hazel (Theeke) Bush. On December 10, 1954 he married Bonnie L. Naugle in Britton, MI. She survives. Lowell was a graduate of Britton Macon Area High School, Class of 1953. He attended Michigan State University and received a Certificate of Ministry from the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.
Lowell was a lifetime farmer in the Macon Township area. He served his country by serving in the United States Army Reserve and Michigan National Guard.
Lowell was involved in a number of organizations, including: church board member at both Congregational Christian Church, Britton, and Tecumseh Assembly of God; Sunday School teacher; Assemblies of God - Michigan District Church Camp Board - FA-HO-LO Park, Grass Lake; Board member of Lenawee County Chapter FGBMFI; and Lenawee County Farm Bureau Member.
In addition to his wife Bonnie, he is survived by a son Mark (Nancy) Bush of Tecumseh; daughter-in-law; Sheila Bush of Tecumseh; 5 grandchildren, Nathan, Aaron, John, Micah, and Alexandra "Alex"; three brothers, Elwood (Peggy) Bush of Tennessee, Louis (Oda) Bush of Nevada, and Donald (Wilnella) Bush of Tecumseh; a sister, Mary (Ron) Kelsey of Clinton; and sister-in-law, Myra Bush of Tecumseh.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ward in 1997; brother, Robert; and sister, Marion.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Tom March officiating.
Interment will follow at Macon cemetery, Macon Township.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions may be made to R. J. Pasquale Minstries for building churches abroad.
