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Nancy Ann Eichenberg,
age 46, of Adriandied November 8, 2006.
Nancy was born August 19, 1960 in Adrian the daughter of John and Nancy (Guldi) Eichenberg. She was a 1978 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Nancy was a member of Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church in Adrian where she sang in choir.Nancy is survived by her mother Nancy E. ; two sisters Sharon (John) Clark of Adrian and Linda (Chris) Blohm of Britton; two brothers John H. Eichenberg and Chester E. Eichenberg both of Adrian; several nieces and nephews; and her faithful companions Big Show and Junior.
She is preceded in death by her father, grandparents and a niece.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A. M. Monday, November 13, 2006 at Christ The Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1232 W. Maumee Street, Adrian with the Rev. Richard Rentner officiating. Burial will follow in Whiteford Union cemetery, Bedford Twp, Mi. Visitation will be 5 - 7 P. M. Saturday, November 11, 2006 and 2 - 6 P.M. Sunday, November 12, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Rose E. Larson
Rose E. Larson, age 90, answered her Lord and went home on November 2, 2006. Rose was born April 25, 1916 in Bradford, Pennsylvania the daughter of Anselm and Emily (Bolin) Larson.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, spouse, and friend to many. In her early life, she attended Houghton University and later taught elementary school. Later she was deputy clerk for the City of Tecumseh.
Rose was a member of the Tecumseh Business and Professional Women's Club and a charter member of the Tecumseh Church of the Nazarene. She loved her Lord Jesus and served him in many ways. Rose is survived by two daughters Linda Curtiss of Tecumseh and Linnea (Duane) Muck of Adrian; one grand daughter Hiede Curtiss of Tecumseh; and two brothers Rev. David (Lorene) Larson of PA and Rev. Paul (Ruby) Larson of OH.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev Clayton Carn officiating. Burial will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Monday, November 6, 2006 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Fannie Mae Pate
ADRIAN
Fannie Mae Pate, age 63 of Adrian, passed away December 1, 2006 at home.
She was born May 7, 1943, the daughter of John & Ethel (Hodge) King in Harlan, KY. On July 27, 1970, she married Jack Pate, he survives. In July of 2000, Fannie & Jack renewed their wedding vows on their 30th Anniversary. She operated her own day care services for over thirty years, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed spending time with her entire family. Her hobbies included rummage sales, flea markets, and enjoyed collecting antiques along with her husband.
In addition to her husband Jack, she is survived by her four children; Delora (Joe) Burciaga, Joe (Yonsil) Fletcher, Teresa Pate, and John (Heather) Pate, stepson; Eddie Parriot, fifteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four brothers; Charles, Harry, Paul, and Donnie, and one sister; Mary Lou.
She was preceded in death by her mother & stepfather; Ethel & Joseph Kellogg, her father; John King, her step daughter; Beverly Parriot, and two grandchildren; Chelsea & Breece Pate.
Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2006, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Bill Ellenwood officiating.
Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and also on Monday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Marian L. Kelly
ADRIAN
Marian L. Kelly, age 84, of Adrian, died December 2, 2006 at Bixby Medical Center.
She was born May 30, 1922, the daughter of Leo & Viola (Roe) Kelly in Odell, IL.
She came to Lenawee County at an early age and attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School & Blissfield Schools. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Adrian.
Marian was retired from Superior Dry Cleaners.
Marian is survived by her nieces and nephews; Don (Charlene) Dickerson of Britton, Jane (Harold) Arney of Bell, FL, Terry (Jackie) Dickerson of Milan, Deanna (Rodney) O'Brien of Severn, MD, Ronald (Karen) Kelly, Jr. of Adrian, Eric (Lois) Kelly of Adrian, and Kevin (Meghan) Kelly of Clinton.
She was preceded in death by parents, her siblings, Veronica Kelly, Velda Dickerson, and Ronald Kelly, Sr.
Memorial Services will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2006, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Joel Sarrault officiating.
Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 PM until the time of services. Interment of cremains will be in Hunt cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or St. John's Lutheran Church in Adrian.
GEORGE EUGENE BRYJA
ONSTED
George E. Bryja, age 70, had a massive stroke following surgery on Sept. 1, 2006.
We were all blessed with more days to spend with him.
He fought hard but eventually died November 23, 2006.
He was born to Walter & Jeanette Bryja in Dearborn, MI, on February 22, 1936.
He served in the U.S. Army on Taboga Island, Panama as a radar operator from 1958 to 1960. He married Esther Sieradzki on February 24, 1962. He was a Product Designer at Ford Motor Company for over 20 years until his retirement in 1991.
After retirement, he continued the commute bringing fresh eggs & his homemade "George's Preserves" to his friends in Dearborn.
He was a member of the Eagles and had many hobbies including, hunting, fishing, making fishing lures using recycled materials, gardening, and especially spending time with his 17 grandchildren.
He was a kind hearted man who always had time to chat and to tell a good story.
George is survived by his wife, Esther; children, Cathy (Ed) Foreman, George Jr. (Jeannie), Karen (Todd) Bagdon, Jennifer (Alfred) Brown, James (Kari), Robert, and Sarah (Grant) Tinney; grandchildren, Catherine, Amanda, Alfred IV, Liam, George III, Joshua, Phillip, Indigo, Zoe, Jasmine, Joseph, Abigail, Ashur, Seth, Trinity, Ingrid, & Gabrielle; a special brother and friend, Bob; brothers, Walter, Daniel, and Thomas; sisters; Theresa and Jeannette.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters, Judith Ann and Sandra.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church in the Irish Hills, with the Rev. Fr. Carl Simon officiating.
Interment will follow in St. Joseph Shrine cemetery, Brooklyn, MI with military honors conducted by Michigan National Guard Military Funeral Honors.
Visitation will be from will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, and one hour prior to funeral mass at the church.
A scripture service will be held 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Doris Ann Powell
ADRIAN
Doris Ann Powell, age 68, of Adrian, was called to her Heavenly home on December 2, 2006, after a long illness.
She was born January 1, 1938, the daughter of William & Wilmat (McGee) Finehout, in Benton Harbor, MI.
She is survived by her children; Lisa (Tim) Berggren of Clayton, MI, Randy (Darlene) Powell of Bloomingdale, MI, Kim (Steve) Townsend of Benton Harbor, MI, Vicki Powell of Benton Harbor, MI, Tony Powell of Adrian, MI, and Kelli Powell of Adrian, MI, her grandchildren; Brandon, Jason, Chad, Ashley, Nicholas, Travis, Tony Jr., Donavon, Brockelle, and Carleigh, and her great grandchildren; Ambreanna and Caleb.
At her request, cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.
Robert Earl Darm
HUDSON
Robert Earl Darm, 49, of Hudson, passed away December 4, 2006 at home after seventeen years of fighting cancer.
He was born April 9, 1957, the son Glenn & Ruth (Ingram) Darm in Adrian, MI. On May 19, 1989, he married Beverly Tackett, she survives. Robert worked at KECY Products in Hudson. Robert served his country in the U.S. Army.
In addition to his wife Beverly, he is survived by his siblings, Virginia (Eugene) Withrow of Adrian, Melvin (Diane) Darm of Blissfield, and Judy (Ted Betz) Frederick of Jasper, brother in law; Trajan Espinoza of Jackson and sister in law; Dorian Graybil of Hudson, step father & mother in law; Robert (Donna) Hawkins, several nieces & nephews, and great nieces & great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn & Ruth Darm and sister, Karen Darm.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 7, 2006, in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor / Elder Terry Alverson of New Life Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Hunt cemetery, Madison Twp., with Military Honors conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, and also on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Robert's family.
Edmund F. Lee "Eddie"
ONSTED
Edmund F. Lee "Eddie", age 59, of Onsted, passed away Nov. 13, 2006.
He was born May 28, 1947, in Manistique, MI, the son of Arnold and Geneve (Sorenson) Lee. On September 29, 1989 he married Kim D. Bauer.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Onsted American Legion Post #550.
Eddie was retired from Ford Motor Company, Saline.
He was an avid sports fan following, Ontsted High School sports as well as the Detroit Tigers.
Eddie won a state championship in a left handed golf tournament and was a member of the Irish Hills Pool League.
In addition to his wife to his wife Kim, he is survivied by 3 daughters, Tiffany (Rusty) Matheny of Hamilton, OH, Meagan Lee at home, and Carmen (Mark) Barden of Manchester; one son, Matt Williams at home; 5 grandchildren, Amanda, Michelle, Brandon, Faith, and Blake; 6 brothers, Mike (Jean) of Kalamazoo, Pat (Sandy) of Las Vegas, Tim (Ethel) of Green Springs, OH, Barry Ned of Manchester, Kurt (Carolyn) of Cheboygan, and Brian (Lori) Tecumseh, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday November 17, 2006 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Daryl Onsted officiating. Military honors will follow the service taking place at the funeral home being conducted by Onsted American Legion Post #550.
A luncheon in honor of Eddie will also be held on Friday following the funeral at: Onsted American Legion, 333 Conner Street, Onsted, MI, 49286
