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Richard "Dick" Kahle
TECUMSEH
Richard "Dick" Kahle, age 76, of Tecumseh, died February 9, 2007
at Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH. He had a very long illness with Parkinson's Disease.
He was born to Wayland and Imabelle Kahle on December 1, 1930. He graduated from Tecumseh High School, Class of 1949. Dick served in the Army National Guard from 1948-1951.
He was married to his wife Lois for 55 years. Dick worked at the Tecumseh Products in the Engineering Department for 38 1/2 years, retiring in 1993. He then worked part time with Smith-Douglas fertilizing for many years. Dick was a member of the Friends of the V.F.W., Brooklyn Eagles, and the former Tecumseh Club. He was a retired Tecumseh Fireman after 16 years of service for the department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew, Robert Michael Aten.
Dick is survived by his wife Lois; daughter, Pamela; son-in-law, Keith; a grandson, Kevin, granddaughter Angela; and her fiancé Michael Gwilt; one sister, Phyllis Mull; and several nieces.
Dicks life was his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all of them.
Visitation will be held Monday February 12, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh
According Dicks' wishes no flowers please.
Janet Fosbender
Tecumseh, MI
Janet Fosbender, age 66, of Tecumseh passed away February 10, 2007. Janet was born March 6, 1940 in Monroe, Michigan the daughter of James and Gwendolyn (Lentz) Short. On August 22, 1960 she married Conrad Fosbender. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2004.
Janet loved her family and was so very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She loved gardening and traveling. She had many close friends in which she was always there for. Everyone that knew her was touched by the person she was.
Janet is survived by four daughters Gloria (Joe) Brooks, Polly Murphy, Kelly Corne, and Amy Fosbender (Jimmy Putnam); one son Carl (Jennie) Fosbender; grandchildren Ben (Jessica) Bailey; Corey and Bailey Brooks, Emily Murphy and friend Jessie Manning, Heather Phenicie, Alyssa and Erica Corne; great grandchildren Nathaniel, Felicity, and Lilly Bailey and Ethan Manning; brothers Sam (Teri) Short, Hillary Short; sisters Hilda (Randy) Amburgy and RoseMarie (Bob) Bauer; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband Conrad, Janet was preceded in death by her parents James and Gwendolyn Short; brother James Robert Short; and a granddaughter Chloe Cubberly.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, February 14, 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. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenawee Humane Society.
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Adelina Villarreal
OSAGE BEACH, MO
Adelina Villarreal, age 99, of Osage Beach, MO, formerly of Adrian, died February 8, 2007 at Laurie Knolls Care Facility, Osage Beach, MO.
She was born December 22, 1908 in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, the daughter of Faustino and Agelita (Valdes) Rodriguez. On November 24, 1930 she married Narciso Villarreal. He preceded her in death inSeptember 1978.
During her years in Adrian, she attended St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Adelina is survived by her son, Richard (Susan) Villarreal of Osage Beach, MO; 2 grandsons, Jeremiah (Courtney) Villarreal, and Anthony Villarreal; one great granddaughter Vanessa Villarreal, all of Adrian; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Narciso, she was preceded in death by a son, Michael Villarreal on April 14, 2005.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 415 Ormsby Street, Adrian with Rev. Fr. David Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.
Visitation will be 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, and one hour prior to funeral services Thursday at the church.
Following the commital service at the cemetery there will be funeral dinner catered by Salsaria's at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 15, 2007 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 415 Ormsby Street, Adrian with Rev. Fr. David Hudgins officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.
Visitation will be 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, and one hour prior to funeral services Thursday at the church.
Following the commital service at the cemetery there will be funeral dinner catered by Salsaria's at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
BEULAH E. MORRIS
TECUMSEH
Beulah E. Morris, age 85 of Tecumseh, passed away February 4, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio. Beulah was born July 24, 1921 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of John C. and Lola Turner Truesdale. On December 31, 1944 she married Howard P. Morris in Chicago, Illinois. He survives.
Bineulah graduated from Tecumseh High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Jackson. She was employed as a registered nurse at Herrick Memorial Hospital until her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Tecumseh First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving Beulah is her husband Howard of 62 years; two daughters Peg Keffer, Pat (Neal) Oxman, two brothers Robert (Betty) Truesdale and Gordon (Betty) Miller; two grandchildren Kenneth M. (Jennifer) Keffer and Nicole (Greg) Suggs; five great grandchildren Emily, Allison, Braxton, Tristan, and Colton; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers John C. and Raymond Truesdale.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. Saturday, February 10, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Neil Dezelske officiating.
Visitation will be 3 - 7 P. M. Friday, February 9, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
At her request, cremation will take place after the services.
ROSEMARY D. MARKEN
Litchfield, Michigan
Rosemary D, Marken, age 60, of Litchfield, formerly of Manitou Beach passed away February 14, 2007.
Rosemary was born September 19, 1946 in Lincoln Park, Michigan the daughter of John and Eleanor Woloszyk. On November 29, 1969 she married John Marken in Lincoln Park. He survives. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln Park High School. Rosemary was self employed as a seamstress with Sir James Outerwear.
She enjoyed raising harness horses and was a proud member of the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association.
She was a professional wedding cordinator. Her great love was spending time with her family and seven grandchildren.
Besides her husband John, Rosemary is survived by three children Rebecca Ann (Eric) Serin of Sand Creek, Joseph Lee (Miranda) Marken of Jackson and Jacob Eli Marken of Adrian; one brother Thomas (Lee) Woloszyk of Newport; two sisters Lorraine Struble of Lincoln Park and Ann (Tim) Arnoldi of Roscommon; seven grandchildren Tylor, Megan, Madison, and Brody, Serin; Hunter, Riley and Gracyn Marken.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Monday, February 19, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Bruce Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery, Adrian. Visitation will be 4 - 8 P. M. Saturday, February 17, 2007 and 1 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday, February 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse funeral Home, Adrian.
CATHERINE MARIE FLEMING PUFFER COOK
Adrian, MI
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, age 81, of Adrian, formerly of Tecumseh, died February 14, 2007.
Catherine was born to Michael and Margaret Marie Fleming of Torbay, Newfoundland, on March 6, 1925.
Immigrating to the United States as a young girl, she lived on a farm on Ridge Highway, raised by her father and her Uncle Jack Fleming. She was a graduate of Britton High School where she was a drummer in the marching band. After graduation she worked at the Ford plant in Manchester, MI. In August, 1948, Catherine married the late Jack R. Puffer in St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Together they had three children, the late William E. Puffer, Mary Pat (Dan) Ruesink of Adrian and Cynthia Marie (Gene) Moshier of Chesterfield, VA Catherine lived for a few years in Tupelo, Mississippi, working for the Chief of the Fire Department as his secretary. Returning to Adrian in 1982, she worked as a ward clerk for Lynwood Manor for twelve years. On November 26, 1983 she married Richard R. Cook, Sr., of Adrian in the West Adrian United Church of Christ. He survives.
Catherine enjoyed traveling, reading, and volunteer work at the Adrian Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
Surviving family members include her husband Richard Cook, Sr., her daughters Mary (Dan) Ruesink, and Cindy (Gene) Moshier; grandchildren Brian (Courtney) Puffer of Clinton, MI, Brent Puffer of Orlando, FL. Matt Ruesink of Adrian Twp, Ben(Kelly) Ruesink of Adrian, Leah Ruesink of Washington, D. C. and Whitney Marie Moshier of Chesterfield, VA ; and one great granddaughter , Ella Puffer of Clinton, Mi.: stepchildren David (Marla) Cook of Ionia, MI, Richard R. Cook, Jr. of Adrian, Susan (PJ) Lewis of Adrian and Mike Cook of Adrian; several nieces and nephews; two sister in laws Irene Fleming of Warren, MI and Ruth Puffer of Mason, MI.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Peter Fleming, sister Mary Rockwood; her son Bill Puffer, and many friends.
Private family services will be held with burial in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh. Donations may be made to Hospice of Lenawee.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
ALVIDA G. RICHARDS
TECUMSEH
Alvida G. Richards, age 72, of Tecumseh, passed away February 15, 2007 at home surrounded by her family.
She was born November 16, 1934 in Wayne, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Laura (Homewood) Bale. On June 4, 1950, she married William D. Richards.
He preceded her in death on November 2, 1983.
Alvida is survived by 7 children; Pat (Bob) Elliott of Albion, Shirley Sanchez of Tecumseh, Flo Richards of Tecumseh, Frank (Pearl) Richards, Niles, OH, Bill (Deneen) Richards of Warren, Albert (Bridget) Richards of Adrian, and Ben Richards of Tecumseh; 25 granchilden including Wendy, whom she helped to raise as her own daughter; 35 great grandchildren, including Mathieau, whom she helped to raise as a son; her sister Donna Bale of South Carolina, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband William, was preceded in death by a son, John; daughter Karen; grandson, Richard; and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 18, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastor Amy Mayo-Moyle officiating.
Visitation will also be on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service.
David W. Erickson
Adrian, MI
David W. Erickson, beloved husband of Arlene.
survived by his children, David, Mark, Greg, Karen, and Chris; 11 grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 3 brothers and 1 sister. Air Force veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.
Memorial services will be held 3:00 P. M. Sunday, February 18, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service.
