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Erwin W. Buss
Age 87, of Adrian, formerly of Tecumseh, died January 8, 2009 at Bixby Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1921 in Manchester, MI, the son of William and Emma (Schlicht) Buss. On June 28, 1953, he married Arlene Sherman in Tecumseh, MI. She preceded him in death October 15, 1998.
Erwin was retired from Tecumseh Products Company. He was a member of the Tecumseh United Methodist Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening and lawn work.
Erwin is survived by his sister-in-law and caregiver, June Wood of Adrian, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, three brothers, and a brother-in-law, Robert Wood.
Funeral services will take place 11:00 A.M. Tuesday January 13, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI, with Rev. David McKinstry officiating.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Monday January 12, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Interment will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh, MI.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh United Methodist Church Choir Fund or a charity of the donor's choice. family may be made on line at
Leone Starin
Leone Starin, of Jackson, MI, passed away, January 11, 2009, at Heartland Healthcare Center. His family has made arrangements for an immediate cremation.
William H. Hoffman
William H. Hoffman, 81, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, January 12, 2009, at Herrick Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place.
Shay L. Rose
Age 32, of Tecumseh, died unexpectedly January 14, 2009 in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 26, 1976 in Adrian, MI, the son of Chistopher L. Rose and Lee Ann Yonts. Shay attended both Tecumseh and Clinton schools. He was currently employed by Visteon, Saline Plant. Shay enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father and friends. He was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by all. In addition to his parents, Shay is survived by two brothers, TJ Lee Rose of Tecumseh, Cody Rose of Tecumseh; grandparents, Chuck and Betty Clucas of Deerfield; nephew, Hudson Rose of Tecumseh; and numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James R. Sr., and Hattie Rose.
Funeral services will take place 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 21, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Ray Hansen officiating. Entombment will follow at Brookside cemetery Mausoleum, Tecumseh, MI. Visitation will take place 5-9 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2009 and 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Geneva Conley
Age 84, of Tecumseh, died January 15, 2009 at Tendercare of Adrian. She was born November 4, 1924, in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Kellie and Maude (Mills) Adkins. Geneva attended the Tecumseh Church of God.
Geneva is survived by 3 daughters, Sandra Sizemore of Adrian, Sharon Tiede of The Woodlands, TX, and Debbie Poullion of Lansing; 2 sons, Dennie (Agnes) Frazier, Jr. of Hudson, and Arnold (Lynn) Frazier of Clinton; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Ephraim Noble; grandson, Billy Sizemore; great grandson, Dillon Muldary; brother Kellie Adkins, Jr. and son-in-law, Elwood Sizemore.
Funeral services will take place 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh, MI. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Gwendolyn (Colsell) Rudduck
Born in Simcoe, Ontario, March 5, 1915, at the age of 93, she went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2009. She was in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband Milford Rudduck, her parents and two brothers.
She is survived by two daughters; Sharon K. Rudduck and Janet M. Rudduck Brion and son in law Gene Brion. She has six surviving grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Gwendolyn lived in the Milan, MI, area for many years and has lived in Adrian, MI, for the past 11 1/2 years.
There are no funeral or memorial services pending. The family would appreciate any memorial contributions given to Hospice of Lenawee in Adrian, MI. Arrangements entrusted to J. GILBERT PURSE FUNERAL HOME, ADRIAN, MI.
Lafe E. Arnett
Age 87, of Tipton, passed away, January 17, 2009.
Lafe E. Arnett passed away at Herrick Memorial Hospital. He was born November 21, 1921, in Burkettsville, Ohio, the son of Clarene & Hazel (Reeser) Arnett. On March 20, 1963 he married Eleanor Treat, she preceded him in death in September of 1989.
He served his country during World War II in the 145th infantry.
He is survived by his children, Jone Brighton of Adrian and Tim Arnett of Tipton, his grandchildren, Nina Fletcher of Cement City, Robin Gaitan of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Amy Arnett Smith of Adrian, Nickie (Angie) Griffes of Adrian, David Ward of Lyons, OH, Jason (Jennifer) Ward of Manitou Beach, Eddie (Marcie Emerson) Ward of Adrian, Tonya Ward of Blissfield, fifteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, two brothers; Hantzel (Charlene) Arnett of Cement City and Don (Rosemary) Arnett of Adrian, one sister; Mary Warschefsky of Cement City, four step children; Bruce (Cherie) Gifford of Arlington, TX, Pat (Jackie) Miller of Blissfield, Jimmie (Sally) Gifford and Bob (Liz) Gifford of Adrian, eleven step grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor, his son; Jon Paul, one daughter, Renetta Gaitan, his parents, Clarence and Hazel, siblings, Paul and Grace and a grandson, Eric Gaitan
Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. Funeral service will begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday with Rev. Ned Bernstein officiating. Burial will take place on Thursday in North Adrian cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society of the Disabled Veterans of Adrian.
Ector "Abel" Cuellar
Age 53, of Onsted, passed away, January 18, 2009, at U of M Hospital. He was born July 30, 1955, in Adrian, MI, the son of Ignacio & Eligia (Johnson) Cuellar, Sr. On August 15, 1987, he married Sheryl Callahan, she survives.
Abel was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and playing his guitar.
In addition to his wife Sheryl, he is survived by his children; Janee (Rusty) Garza of Adrian, Abel (Erin) Cuellar of Kansas City, Bocephus Cuellar of Adrian and Joby & Casey Cuellar both of Onsted, his mother; Eligia Cuellar, his grandchildren; Braxton, Jersi, Tristen and Zane, two brothers; Robert Cuellar and James (Mag) Cuellar, two sisters; Elodia Hernandez and Mary (Fred) Cantu.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ignacio, and brothers; Louis, Ignacio Jr., and Rudy Serrato.
Funeral Services will be held 5:00 PM Thursday, January 22, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Rev. Ray Rosas officiating. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date. Visitation will be on Thursday starting at 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Ralph Snyder
Age 78, of Tecumseh, passed away, January 19, 2009. Ralph was born April 19, 1930 in Hillsdale Co., MI, the son of Ross Dudley and Minnie Elizabeth (Hooker) Snyder. On March 8, 1951 he married Donna Jones in Angola, Indiana. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2001.
He retired from Tecumseh Products after 38 years of service. His loves were camping in Northern Michigan, vacationing in Yuma, Arizona and above all his cat, Tinkerbell.
Ralph is survived by 2 sisters, Joyce (Melvin) Benschoter of Palmyra and Darlene (Bennett) Palmer of Devils Lake, 5 brothers, Laurence (Betty) of Lake Placid, FL, Val (Sandy) of Adrian, Ted (Brenda) of Manitou Beach, Douglas (Carol VanZant) of Hudson, and and Daryl (Kay Cagle) of Adrian.
In addition to his his wife, Donna, he was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, Donald, Ross, William and Robert.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday January 23, 2009 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Alice J. Centofanti
Age 83 of Clinton Twp., MI, formerly of Tampa, FL, passed away, January 21, 2009. She was born January 16, 1926, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of George & Alice (Popal) Milburn. Cremation arrangements have been made.
William "Bill" Sipes
Age 62, of Adrian, passed away, January 22, 2009, at Bixby Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1946, in Millville, NJ, the son of Kenneth & Dorothea (Husted) Sipes.
He is survived by his brother; Kenneth Grove Sipes, Jr., four sisters; D. Ruthann Ellis, Margaret Louise Sipes, Nancy Jane Gilbert and her husband Dewey "Butch" and Patricia Ann Lamb and her husband Willard, and nine nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, January 26, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral, Adrian, with Rev. Chad Hovind officiating. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Monday starting at 11:00 AM until the time of service at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Karen C. Amstutz
Age 66, of Deerfield, passed away, January 23, 2009. Karen was born January 13, 1943, in Tecumseh, Michigan the daughter of Harry and Leona (Theeke) Amstutz. She was a 1961 graduate of Deerfield High School. After graduation from high school, Karen worked for Brockley Studios and later retired from General Motors after 32 years. Her family was the center of her life. Karen became the family photographer, always taking pictures of family and friends, especially enjoying the little children.
Karen was a lifelong member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield and the Adrian Moose Lodge Auxiliary. One of her joys in life was her avid love of golfing.
Karen is survived by her siblings, Harold J. (Barney) Amstutz of Britton, Samuel H. (Lorraine) Amstutz of Tucson, AZ, LuAnn McCarty of Deerfield and Daniel L. Amstutz of Britton; many nieces and nephews; a dear friend, Sandra O'Neill who has been a great support during her illness and two lifelong friends, Shirley Armstrong and Violet Herman.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Mary Ellen Spreeman, and Esther Rita Sprunk.
The Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield with the Rev. Fr. Jack Loughran as presider. Burial will follow in Macon cemetery. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. A vigil service will be held 7:00 P. M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Deerfield or the American Cancer Society.
Vern Knapp
Age 80, of Coldwater, MI, passed away, January 24, 2009, at Coldwater Community Health Center. Arrangements for cremation have been made.
Walter M. Bonawitz
Walter M. Bonawitz, passed away, January 11, 2009, at home. A gathering of family & friends will take place 6:30 PM, Friday, January 30, 2009, at the Olive Garden Restaurant in Novi, MI. A simple cremation has been performed. May God rest his soul.
Charles "Bill" Landenberger
Age 77, of Madison Twp., passed away, January 24, 2009, at Tendercare of Adrian, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, children; David Michael and Diana (Steven) Roesch, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Burial took place in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Funeral arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
