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Elmer Charles Estey "Chuck"
Chuck Estey, age 57, of Jackson, passed away, June 8, 2006 at home. He was born June 26, 1949, in Jackson, the son of Elmer Burl Estey and Beth Mae (Williams) Palmer.
Chuck was devoted to the Lord. He loved life, music, camping, animals, and his family. He was employed for 20 years with Wolverine Metal Company.
Chuck is survived by his father, Elmer Estey of Manitou Beach; a son, Eric Estey of Jackson; 4 daughters, Darlene (Chris) Britt of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Mary Estey of Jackson, Heidi Estey of Jackson, and Heather Estey of Jackson; 9 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sheryl Brown (John Jacobs) of Jackson, Tami (Lloyd) Lash of Manitou Beach, and Ann (Rick) Martinez of Concord; and 2 nieces & 2 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother Beth Palmer in 1994, and sister Suzy Fields in 2004.
Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Samuel Steadman of Faith Assembly of God, Leslie, MI officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Green's Lakeside cemetery, Manitou Beach.
Visitation will be also be on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to be used according to their wishes.
Francisco Salina Rosas
Age 73, of Blissfield, went to be with the Lord, March 27, 2005, at The Toledo Hospital. He was born February 29, 1932, in Crystal City, TX, the son of Pedro & Jaunita (Salina) Rosas. He was retired from the City of Adrian.
Francisco was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pauline, a daughter, Gloria Rosas and a son, John Francisco Rosas.
He is survived by his daughters; Margarita Tames of Adrian and Arlene (Ygnacio) Ramonez of Jasper, Olivia Rosas of Dallas, TX, Diana (Rafa) Tello of Dallas, TX, and Gloria Rosas of Arlington, TX, his sons; Ramiro (Elizabeth) Rosas of Adrian and Jose Antonio (Dora) Rosas of Oklahoma, one sister; Mary Diliard of Dallas, TX, five brothers; Richard (Josey) Rosas of Dallas, TX, Albert (Cindy) Rosas of Toledo, OH, Lupe (Lupe) Rosas of Blissfield, MI, Javier (Carolina) Rosas of Dallas, TX, and Mr. & Mrs. Victor Rosas of Tyler, TX, 33 grandchildren and 68 great- grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday in the Christ Temple Church, Adrian, with Albert Rosas officiating. Interment will follow in Riga cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 PM on Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial Contributions can be made to Francisco’s family. Messages of sympathy and
Harriet Ann Austin
Age 86, of Adrian, formerly of the Britton area, died Sept. 28, 2006 at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian. Harriet was born May 29, 1920 in Palmyra to George Harvey and Mabel Jessie (Fluher) Lewis. On Feb. 11, 1942, she married Daniel Gail Austin in Toledo. He survives. She was a lifelong resident of the Britton area and a member of the Holloway-Raisin Presbyterian Church. She was an active member of various organizations through the years.
Besides her husband, Daniel Gail, she is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Austin of Hillsdale, Ill., and Susan (Warren) Leemgraven of Allendale; one grandson, Travis (Lisa) Leemgraven of Allendale; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia (Allan) Schmid of Glen Arbor; one brother, Dr. George Lewis of Grand Rapids; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harriet was preceded in death by her parents and one son and one daughter in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. David Welcome officiating. Burial will follow in Palymyra cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Ellen Christine "Teenie" Meads
Age 87, of Adrian, went to be with the Lord and her beloved George on October 17, 2006. Christine was born on December 22, 1918, to George Allen & Maggie Lee (Gamboe) Abner. She was was married to George Meads on August 7, 1937 and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage. George preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents and brothers, John Abner and Forrest Abner. Christine was a member of the Tecumseh Friends Church and worked there in many capacities. She enjoyed crocheting and going out to dinner with friends.
She is survived by her daughter Ruth (Gary) Penrod and their three children, Kirk Penrod, Eric (Julie Hamann) Penrod, and Jana Penrod, and daughter, Georgia (James Sr.) Dart and their children; Christy (Jason) Bolling and James Jr. (Beth) Dart. She is also survived by her son, Richard (Mimi) Meads along with their three sons; Mark (Stephanie) Meads, Matthew Meads and Nathaniel (Elaine) Meads. In addition she leaves behind 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian on Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 21, 2006, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian with Rev. Michael Dunson officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial gifts be given to Provincial House of Adrian, Hospice of Lenawee, or Alzheimers research.
Lila J. Whitehead
Age 99, of Adrian, passed away, May 21, 2006. She was born October 28, 1906, the daughter of William & Catherine (Liverman) Hintz. On February 7, 1925, she married Charles L. Whitehead, he preceded her in death.
She is survived by two sons; Harold (Beverly) Whitehead of Brooklyn and Norman (Becky) Whitehead of Onsted, three daughters; Lela (Bud) Stevens of Jackson, DeEtta (Donald) Hosler of Adrian, and Eloise (Robert) Cupp of Defiance, OH, son in law; George Hosler of Adrian, one brother; Robert Hintz of Adrian, twenty six grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles, three sons; Lawrence Lavern and Lyle Whitehead, one daughter; Jenavieve Hosler. three grandchildren, and two brothers; William "Bub" Hintz and Howard Hintz.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Ridgeville cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 until the time of service on Tuesday, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Glenwood W. Griewahn
Age 84, of Adrian, passed away October 25, 2006, at home. He was born December 29, 1921, the son of Paul & Eva (Catlin) Griewahn in Adrian, MI. On October 3, 1943, he married Arlene M. Kempf, she survives. Glenwood was a WW II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. He retired from the American Chain and Cable after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Lenawee Conservation League and American Legion Post 275, and also N.R.A. He liked to hunt, fish, camping, traveling, and a fan of archery and handgun shooting.
In addition to his wife Arlene, he is survived by his daughter, Mildred A. Kokas of Adrian, his son, Leroy (Cynthia) Griewahn of Riverton, WY, his grandchildren; William (Lisa) Curry of Adrian, Joseph Curry of Harrison, Deborah (Frank) Red of Franklin Furnace, OH, Rusty (Holly) Curry of Adrian, Michael Kokas II of South Daytona, FL, Shirene Griewahn and Kaya Griewahn, Mistayln ( Shawn) Steffer, Michael (Deliah) Mills all of Riverton, WY, sixteen great grandchildren, his sister in law, Dorothy Faust of Tecumseh, two brothers, Clarence Griewahn of Jasper and Gerald (Pearl) Griewahn of North Carolina, five sisters, Betty (Robert) Sluder of Adrian, Della Bender of Adrian, Eva (James) Moore of Adrian, Helen (Odis) Borders of Adrian, and Velma Setlzer of Blissfield. Also very special friends, Carlos & Marjorie Garcia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul & Eva Griewahn, one sister, Jernice Sedlacek, one brother, Paul Griewahn, Jr. and a granddaughter, Dawn Lynnett Curry.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 27, 2006 in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Michael Dunson officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway cemetery with Military Honors conducted by American Legion Post 275 of Adrian. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Hospice of Lenawee.
Carlene S. Bentley
Age 49, of Adrian, passed away, May 24, 2006, at home surrounded by family, friends, and Hospice of Lenawee. She was born November 4, 1956, in Morenci, MI, the daughter of Bernard Bentley & Emma Henry. She loved camping, crocheting, planting flowers, gardening, and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Carlene is survived by her mother; Emma (Richard) Henry, one son; Steven Bentley, two grandchildren; Blaine Zimmer and Emmalee Cagle, seven sisters; Hope (Tim) Cagle, Dawn (Randy) Stewart, Kelley (Doug) Elliott, Gwen (Joe) Kelly, Karen Bentley, Vickey (Paul) Fenny, and Barbara (Phil) Zimmer, four brothers; Michael (Sandy) Bentley, Arden (Clair) Bentley, James (Celeste) Bentley, and Richard (Deb) Bentley, and along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Bentley, one sister; Tonya Bentley, three uncles, three aunts, and her grandparents
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2006, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will follow in Dover cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Vivian L. Hill
Age 77, of Adrian, passed away, June 14, 2006, at home. She was born August 1, 1928, the daughter of Robert & Gertrude (Nixon) Johnson, in Britton, MI. On August 1, 1952, she married Walter S. Hill, he survives.
In addition to her husband of 53 years, Walter Hill, she is survived by one son; Walter (Robin) Hill, Jr., four daughters; Sandy (Richard) Miller, Susan (Lynn) Brooks, Debi Hill, and Melodie (John) Bradley, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two sisters; Polly Sancho and Frances Ransom.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Tom Kehoe, her daughter in law, Sue Kehoe, three sisters; Armenia Prentiss, Eva Bowman and Marcella Kirkendall Petty, two brothers; Richard Johnson & Charles "Chuck" Johnson, and one grandson; John D. Bradley.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, June 17, 2006, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of service in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
William P. Snook, Jr.
Age 80, of Tecumseh and the Villages of Lady Lake, FL, died May 27, 2006 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1925 in Lima, OH, the son of W. Perry and Lula A. (Kilgore) Snook. On November 10, 1945, he married Marietta Lou Nichols in Lima, OH. She survives.
Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II as a member of the SeaBee's. Bill was a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Class of 1950. He was retired from the Tecumseh Products Company with 34 years of service, where he was the Corporate Director of Budget. Bill also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh, a 50 year member of the Tecumseh Masonic Lodge F&AM #69. He was an avid golfer and Bridge card player. He and his wife Nickie were 25 year members of the Tecumseh Country Club.
In addition to his wife Marietta "Nickie", Bill is survived by 2 daughters, Josilyn (Reed) Snook Garner of Onsted, Judith (Richard) Graf of Tecumseh; one son, William P. (Debra) Snook, III of Brooklyn; 5 grandchildren, Gretchen Meier of Los Angeles, CA, Jason Meier of Adrian, Megan Graf of Tecumseh, Morgan and Collin Snook of Brooklyn; 3 great grandchildren, Aaron, Emily, and Caleb Meier, and sister Marilyn Wright of Elida, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his step-father Donald F. Miller.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh, with Rev. Richard Mortimer officiating. Military honors will be also be conducted at the church by the Tecumseh American Legion #34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W #4187. Interment will take place at Brookside cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.Wednesday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh and from 10:00 a.m until time of services Thursday at the church.
A Masonic service will be conducted 7:00 p.m. by the Tecumseh Masonic Lodge F&AM #69 Memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh.
Gerald Jerome Wilber
Age 70, of Dewey Lake, died May 29, 2006 at home after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by his family.
Mr. Wilber was born January 18, 1936, in Detroit the son of Earl and Thelma ( Tillitson) Wilber. On Jan 6, 1962, he married Linda F. Mooney in Lincoln Park. She survives.
Mr. Wilber was a resident of the Irish Hills area since 1993 coming from Canton, MI. Gerald was a Tool & Die Maker at Ford Motor Company.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea.
Gary was always a source of quiet strength in time of crisis. He will long be missed by those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife Linda; Gary is survived by 2 daughters, Christine (John) Fredriksen of Canton, and Sharon (Gary) Catenacci of Onsted; son, Vincent (Sue) Wilber of Livonia; sister, Judith (Jim) Burgess of Waterford; brother Earl David (Judith) Wilber of Canton; a special "daughter", Cheryl Kelly of Livonia, and 7 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Martin.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Sunday June 4, 2006 at Springville United Methodist Church with Pastor Melany Chalker officiating. Interment of cremains will follow in the Memorial Garden at Springville United Methodist Church. Full military honors will be conducted by Onsted American Legion Post #550. A luncheon will follow at the Onsted American Legion Post #550.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Onsted American Legion Post #550, 333 Conner Street, Onsted, MI, 49286 Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Bernice "Bunnie" Sylvia Kujat
Age 79 of Tecumseh, died May 30, 2006 at home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Hospice.
Bonnie was born July 24, 1926 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to David and Sylvia Francis. On June 8, 1946, Bonnie married Robert F. Kujat. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Bunnie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was her family. Bunnie fondly remembered happy times cruising Lake St. Clair with her son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Pam and their children
Living in Tecumseh for the past six years, Bunnie was able to enjoy being close to daughter Mickie's growing family. She delighted in being part of holiday gatherings, graduations, weddings, birthday parties, camping and family picnics. Bunnie was especially partial to son-in-law Doug's barbequed ribs and was known to request a rib dinner just to make an ordinary day a special one. A wonderful woman who ended every phone call with a family member by saying "I Love You." Bunnie will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bunnie is survived by her loving husband, Robert; her daughter and son-in-law, Mickie and Doug Miller, and her daughter-in-law Pam Kujat.
In addition, Bunnie is survived by six grandchildren; Robert (Marcy) Miller, John (Abby) Miller, Krista Miller (David Rochowiak), Heather and Brian Brandvold, Krett Kujat, and Kerri Platz (Charlie Cole). Bonnie was also the proud grandmother of seven great grandchildren; Bailey and Brooke Miller, Lexia and Casey Champanois, Jadyn Rochowiak, Wyatt and Mackenzie Brandvold. Her eighth great grandchild is due in October.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, David and Sylvia Francis; a sister, Marie Jeffry; twin brothers, David and Severn Francis, and her son, Keith Kujat.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 3, 2006 at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Erin James officiating. Cremation will follow. Interment of cremains will take place at the Brookside cemetery Columbarium.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice.
Marilyn J. Betz
Age 76, of Tecumseh, died April 1, 2006 peacefully at home. Marilyn was born December 1, 1929 in Tecumseh the daughter of Virgil and Sarah (Stutzman) Lowery. Marilyn graduated from Adrian High School and was was a member of the first graduating class of Adrian Beauty Academy. Marilyn was a member of the Tecumseh VFW Auxiliary and bowled for many years in their league. She also was a member of the Holloway Presbyterian Church.
Marilyn is survived by two sons Gary (Susan) Betz of Lambertville and Terry (Linda) Betz of Tecumseh; one daughter Vicki Betz of Tecumseh; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by three brothers Virgil, Jr., Donald, and Darrell Lowery. At her request, cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
