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Robert E. Wojtowicz
CLINTON
Robert E. Wojtowicz, age 80, of Clinton, MI passed away May 9, 2007.
Robert was born October 31, 1926 the son of Billy J. and Gertrude (Racila) Wojtowicz. On January 10, 1948 he married Esther Elizabeth Henninger in Adrian, Michigan. For many years Robert worked for Tecumseh Products Corporation, retiring in 1992. Robert also served his country during World War II as a Private First Class in the United States Marine Corp. He owned and operated Bob Craft Wood Specialties in Clinton, Michigan for over fifty years. Robert is survived by his daughter; Joellen E. Wojtowicz and husband Charles Jeffery Parker of Ft. Wayne, IN, his two sons; Terence E. (Sharen) Wojtowicz of Temperance, MI and Christopher E. (Sherri) Wojtowicz of Diamond, MO, two grandchildren; Jessica M. Wojtowicz and Elizabeth A. Wojtowicz, and one sister Mary (Carl) Greenwald of Adrian, MI.
Besides his wife Esther, he was preceded in death by his beloved parents and his sister, Margaret.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, MI with Reverend Lloyd Jewett officiating.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 11, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.
Richard T. White
Adrian
Richard T. White, age 63, of Adrian, passed away May 10, 2007.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Donald R. Burwell, Sr.
Adrian, MI
Donald R. Burwell, Sr., age 77, of Adrian, passed away May 15, 2007.
Donald was born September 26, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan the son of (Virgil A. and Virgil V. (Hines) Burwell. On May 28, 1951 he married Edna Selander in Montpelier, Ohio. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U. S. Navy. Donald was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all. His joys in life were motorcycles, hunting, fishing, trains and bird watching. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Besides his wife Edna, Donald is survived by his children Donald (Sadie) Burwell, Jr.,, David (Angie) Burwell, and Douglas Burwell; seven grandsons Andrew, Dominique, Dustin,Garrett, Joshua, Aaron, and Travis,; two granddaughters Shanna and Trieste; one great grandson Brice, and two great granddaughters Savannah and Alexia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister and a son, Dale.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Friday, May 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Daryl Etheridge officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be 6 - 8 P. M. Thursday, May 17, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Memorial contributions maybe made to the family.
Florence V. Hoffman
Adrian, MI
Florence V. Hoffman, age 82, of Adrian, passed away May 18, 2007. Florence was born April 18, 1925, the daughter of Victor and Maria Jackson. On December 23, 1953 she married David M. Hoffman in Jackson, Michigan. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2006.
She was a loving and caring mother.
Florence is survived by her children Deborah (Charlie) Johnson of Osseo, Barbara Hunt of Daytona Beach, FL, and Gary Hoffman of Toledo; one sister Jean Peterson of L'anse, MI; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Besides her husband David, she was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Ethel Waltz
Jonesville, MI
Ethel Waltz age 81 of Jonesville, passed away December 13, 2006 at Litchfield Nursing Centre. She was born January 1, 1925, the daughter of Lester & Bessie (Hall) Waltz in Muskegon, MI. She is survived by nine sisters; Leona Sloan of Adrian, May Palmer of Adrian, Virginia (Mike) Walker of Pontiac, Agnes (Donald) Gehring of Morenci, Virginia Patrick of Arkansas, Linda (Leroy) Proffitt of Adrian, Annabelle Barnett of Morenci, Charolett (Butch) Britton of Camden, and Vallirie (Wesly) Blaker of Hudson , two brothers; Jim Waltz of Canandaigua and Jerry (Yolanda) Waltz of Weston, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 16, 2006, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday until 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Ira L. "Mick" Montague
Tecumseh
Ira L. "Mick" Montague, age 79, died November 1, 2006 at home.
Ira was born April 20, 1927 in Adrian, Michigan the son of Benjamin and Helen (Philo) Montague. Ira married Joanne Laramy on May 15, 1948 in Brooklyn, Michigan. She preceded him in death in September, 2003. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1945.
Ira served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
He worked as a Tool Designer for the Tecumseh Products from April, 1947 until his retirement in April, 1989.
He was an avid golfer, bowler, and tennis player for most of his life.
He is survived by three daughters Leslie (Alfred) Loos of Haslett, MI, Kim Johnston of Tecumseh, and Amy (Steven) Waite of Brandon, Mississippi; and three granddaughters Tracy Ball of Riverview, MI, Elyse and Arianne Waite of Brandon, Mississippi.
Besides his wife Joanne, he was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lois and Dellaphyne and daughter Monnette.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P. M. Monday, November 6, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday, November 5, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee County Conservation League, 1404 Sutton Road, Adrian, MI 49221
Peter Krzyzewski
Age 50 of Britton, died April 20, 2005.
He was born June 11, 1954 in Detroit, MI the son of Bruno and Frances (Chmielinski) Krzyzewski. He is survived by his wife, Patty Motyl whom he maried on September 25, 1976 in Detroit Michigan.
In addition to his wife Patty, he is survived by his daughter Jill Frances and his son Peter Michael all of Britton. Also his sister, Mary Statsmann of Arizona; nephews, Paul (Pam) Statsmann and Michael (Nora) Statsmann both of California and their children; mother in law, Josephine Motyl of Sterling Heights along with her 12 children; 23 grandchildren; and 10 great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother George.
Peter was a graduate of Orchard Lake St. Mary Preparatory and received his Associates Degree from Washtenaw Community College. He was president of B-D Sports and was the cofounder of B-D Sports Complex in Britton. He always had the best interests of the chidren of the community in mind. Peter was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father.
Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2005 at Transfiguration Church, 5830 Simon K Street, Detroit, MI 48212, with Rev. Fr. Andrew Wesley officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery, Detroit.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Saturday and from 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. There will also be an additional visitation Monday at Transfiguration Church from 10:00 a.m. until time offuneral mass.
YOLANDA DEE FLORES
ADRIAN
Yolanda Dee Flores, age 45, of Adrian, passed away, December 13, 2006.
Yolanda was born in Adrian, MI the daughter of Arnulfo and Joan (Perry) Flores, Jr.
She was self employed doing janitorial work for various people and companies.
Jolanda is survived by her children Ashley and Daniel Norden both of Adrian; her father Arnulfo Flores, Jr. of Adrian; two brothers David Flores and Arnulfo Dean Flores both of Adrian; her former husband Roger Norden of Adrian; one grandchild Natasia of Adrian; and one nephew Taylor Kapnick of Adrian.
She was preceded in death by her mother Joan (Perry) Flores and one daughter Jessica.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 23, 2006 J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the PastorPete Valdez officiating.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 2006 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Henry (Hank) DeSautel, Jr
age 88, of Tecumseh, passed away December 19, 2006.
Henry was born October 17, 1918 in Manistique, Michigan the son of Henry and Otelia (Lundberg) DeSautel. In October of 1978 he married Betty (Pask) Strand in the Irish Hills. Henry served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Hank was a member of the VFW, the Knights of Columbus, and the U. S. Coast Guard Power Squadron where he taught boating navigation. He also was a member of the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills. He will be greatly missed by all.
Besides his wife Betty, Hank is survived by 14 children; 38 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.
A mass of the Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11:00 A. M. Friday, December 22, 2006 at the St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, 8743 U. S. 12, Brooklyn with Father Carl Simon officiating.
Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh with Military Honors conducted by the Tecumseh American Legion #34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W #4187.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 21, 2006 from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
