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ARLENE L. RANDOLPH
Tecumseh, MI
Arlene L Randolph, age 78, of Tecumseh, passed away June 5, 2007 after battling cancer for the last several years.
Arlene was born April 1, 1929 in Tecumseh, Michigan the daughter of Seaman and Ethel (Steele) Martin. On March 18 , 1946 she married Kenneth L. Randolph in Tecumseh. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1995.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all.
Arlene is survived by six children, David (Kay) Randolph of Tecumseh, Richard (Linda) Randolph of Brooklyn, Ronald (Sue) Randolph, of Tecumseh, Linda (William) Smith of Tipton, Dennis (Carol) Randolph of Adrian and Kenneth (Patsy) Randolph, Jr. of Bedford, KY; one sister Mildred Moyer of Tecumseh; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Kenneth, Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters and one great grandson, Levi Williams.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Friday, June 8, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Thursday, June 7, 2007 and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Edna Buck
Tecumseh
Edna Buck, age 89, of Tecumseh, formerly of Clinton, died Monday morning, June 4, 2007 at Tendercare in Adrian. Edna was born November 2, 1917 in Dundee, Michigan the daughter of Bert and Johanna (Merryfield) Brown. On July 10, 1961 she married Lester Buck. He preceded her in death.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Brenda Light of Florida; one grandson Joshua Eaton of Clinton; one granddaughter Tarah Eaton; one great grandson Gavin Eaton of Florida and one sister Delia Austin of Dundee.
According to Edna's wishes cremation has taken place.
Burial of cremains will take place at a later date in Pleasant View cemetery, Petersburg. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
ALLEN DEAN PERRY
Perrysburg, MI
Allen Dean Perry, age 51, of Petersburg, passed away June 7, 2007.
Allen was born October 6, 1955 in Monroe, Michigan the son of Norman and Barbara (Davis) Perry.
He was a skilled carpenter until retiring due to ill health.
Allen lived with his sister, Norma for the last few years of his life.
Allen is survived by his son Adam D. Perry of Milan; granddaughter Kloe; two sisters Norma Durbin of Petersburg and Linda (Richard) Tabbert of Blissfield; brother Ed (Gail) Perry of Adrian; several nieces and nephews including one very special nephew, Allen J. Durbin; and two great nieces.
According to Allen's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Allen's life at 1:00 P. M. Monday, June 11, 2007 at the VFW Hall, 3977 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd, Petersburg, MI
Memorial contributions in Allen's memory may be made to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Jasmyn Elizabeth Lauer
ADRIAN, MI
Jasmyn Elizabeth Lauer, age 10 months, passed away, June 7, 2007.
Jasmyn was born August 15, 2006, in New London, Conn., the daughter of Shawn and Stephanie (Salen) Lauer.
Jasmyn Elizabeth is survived by her parents, Shawn and Stephanie; one brother, Tyler Salen; maternal grandparents Debbie (Michael) Ball and David (Sharon) Salen; Paternal grandparents, Maureen Kelly, Margaret Conley; great grandmothers Gladys Coher, Dotty Dillman and Ruth Ann Kelly and numerous cousins.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather William Lauer.
Funeral services were 3:00 P. M. Monday, June 11, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Neil Dezelske officiating. Visitation was from 1:00 to 3:00 pm Monday, June 7th at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Following the service a white dove and ballon were released in her memory.
Marjorie May Bell
Tecumseh, MI
Marjorie M. Bell, age 88, of Tecumseh, passed away June 8, 2007 at Sun Rise Assisted Living in Ann Arbor.
Marjorie was born May 31, 1919 in Hillsdale County the daughter of William and Effie Fosbender.
On November 29,1945 she married Frederick Bell. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1969.
She was a registered nurse for many years at Herrick Memorial Hospital.
Marjorie is survived by one son Jeffrey Bell of Honolulu, HI; her twin sister Marie Richardson of Hillsdale and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:30 P. M. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating.
Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery.
Visitation will be 1:00 - 2:30 P. M. prior to the service on Thursday.
BARBARA L. WIEMER
Tecumseh, MI
Barbara L. Wiemer, age 63, of Tecumseh, passed away June 9, 2007 at home.
Barbara was born March 26, 1944 in Ypsilanti, MI the daughter of Troy and Lavern (Partain) Wallace. On July 27, 1962 she married Daniel Wiemer in Tecumseh. He survives.
She graduated from Tecumseh High School. Barbara was a long time bus driver for Lenawee County schools.
Besides her husband Daniel, Barbara is survived by her mother, Lavern Wallace; three sons Mark (Beth), Danny, and Derek (Kristin); seven grandchildren Josh, Devin, Brianna, Dalton, Lilah, Bryan, and Hannah; several nieces and nephews. and a dear friend, Judy Hanna.
She was preceded in death by her father, Troy and brother Kenny Wallace.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev Dennis Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used according to their wishes.
Maurice J. Willaert
Britton, MI
Maurice J. Willaert, age 76, of Britton passed away June 10, 2007 of complications from colon cancer surrounded by his devoted family. Maurice was born January 10, 1931 in Monroe to Jerome and Mary (Vandevelde) Willaert. He married his loving wife Susann Bauer in Monroe on May 29, 1954. She survives. Maurice was a member of the first graduating class of Monroe Catholic Central High School in 1948. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Signal Corp serving in the Korean War. Maurice was employed by General Telephone Company, retiring in 1995. He also was engaged in farming. Maurice was a member of St. Irene's Catholic Church in Dundee and the Ridgeway Township Planning Commission. His hobbies included antique and toy tractors.
In addition to his wife, Susann, Maurice is survived by his seven children, Joan (David) Barrett of Plymouth, MI, Janice (Gene) Ford of Blissfield, Mark (Sue) Willaert of Britton, Steve Willaert of Ann Arbor, Linda (Art) Schnabele of Blissfield, Patty (Tim) Walker of South Bend, IN and Mary Ellen (Matt) Schwartz of LaPorte, IN.; nine grandchildren, Beth Barrett, Andy and Eric Ford, Kyle, Nathan and Becky Willaert, Evan Schnabele, Reilly Walker and Jamey Schwartz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Margaret Zurlinden and brother, Richard Willaert.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 A. M. Thursday, June 14, 2007 at St. Irene Catholic Church in Dundee with Fr. Michael A. Woroniewicz officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway cemetery, Ridgeway.
Visitation will be 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, June 12, 2007 and 4 - 8 P. M. Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. A rosary will be recited 7:00 P. M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Parkinson's research.
Sarah Frances Coats
Onsted, MI
Sarah Frances Coats. age 63, passed away June 12, 2007 after battling lung cancer.
Sarah was born September 16, 1943 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Estel and Mary (Head) Page.
Sarah is survived by three sons Gary "Duke" (Hope), Jodie (Jene'). and Matt (Susan) Coats; grandchildren Taylor, Nick, Nate, Josh, Maurice, and Austin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 A. M, Saturday, June 16, 2007 at the Gateway Community Church, Onsted.
Arrangements are by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
THOMAS HENRY SPURR
OSCODA
Thomas H. Spurr, age 48, of Oscoda, died June 10, 2007.
Tom is survived by his mother Gloria Cameron, sister, Charlotte Thibault, 6 brothers, Jeff, Jeremy, and Steve Spurr; Kenneth, Ronald, and Darren Cameron, several nieces and nephews, and his step mother Jodi Spurr-Manny.
He was preceded in death by fathers, William James Dennis Spurr and Fred Cameron; and brother William James Spurr, Jr.
Funeral services were held June 15, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Family and friends attended a viewing prior to the funeral service.
Rev. Lloyd Jewett of Adrian, MI, officiated.
A white dove was released by his mother following the service.
