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JOHN E. ARNOLD
Age, 88, of Adrian, died February 11, 2005 at Lynwood Manor. He was born September 25, 1916, in Detroit, the son of William and Margaret (Carse) Arnold.
He is survived by four daughters; Diana Mayrand of Flint, , Yvonne (Rev. James) Schwandt of Harper Woods, Yvette Arnold of Kalamazzo, Jill (Greg) McRoberts of Zionsville, IN; 10 grandchildren; 6 greatgranddaughters; and a sister, Betty Sue (Ralph) Howlett of Defuniak Springs, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in deathby his wife Lecia in 1958; son, John E. Arnold, Jr. in 2004; a sister, Olive in 1998.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2005, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. James P. Schwandt officiating. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Southfield. Visitation will be also on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.until time of funeral service in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.Memorial contributions Elim Fellowship in c/o RehemaHome, P.O. Box 57A, Lima, NY 14485
Ruth D. Morton
Age 79, of Adrian, MI, went to be with the Lord on April 21, 2005, at home. She was born January 28, 1926, the daughter of Jake & Ada (Peterson) Hopson in Mitchell County, North Carolina. On December 25, 1942, she married Montie Morton, he preceded her in death.
Ruth is survived by one daughter, Yvonne Swiger, one son, Larry (Nancy) Morton, four grandchildren; Michael (Denise) Ledyard, John (Kimberly) Morton, Rick (Melissa) Morton, Michelle (Mitchell) Hill, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters; Georgia S. Lavender and Fannie Higgins and two brothers; J.H. Hopson and Jack Hopson.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jake & Ada Hopson, her husband Montie, three brothers; Floyd Hopson, Smith Hopson, and Johnnie Hopson.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Darrell Hyder officiating. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Ray Martin
Age 69, of Tecumseh, passed away April 19, 2005. He was born May 20, 1935, in Tecumseh, the son of Seaman and Ethel (Steele) Martin.
Ray worked at the Tecumseh Products Company. He was an avid fisherman and loved riding bicycles.
He is survived by four sisters, Martha Hite of Seattle, WA, Mildred Moyer of Tecumseh, Arlene Randolph of Tecumseh, and Jennie Morse; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Tom, Robert, Marvin, Edward, and Seaman Jr.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2005 in the Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Phillip Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Raisin Presbyterian cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Friday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Chelsea Kay-Renee Childers
Age 12, of Morenci, went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2005. She was born November 12, 1992, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Christopher Ransom & Susan Childers. Chelsea was a seventh grade student at Sand Creek Junior High School. She enjoyed music, dancing, singing, riding four wheelers and swimming.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by four siblings, Shalimar, Eethan, Halie and Christopher, and a host of loving family members and friends. Funeral Services will be held 4:30 PM Thursday, at The First Church of the Nazerene, Adrian, with Rev. Larry Betz officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgeway cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 PM Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Messages of sympathy and
Richard J. Harrison
Age 52, of Adrian, died May 5, 2005. Beloved husband of Linda, loving father of; Donald (Janet), Patrick, Brenda. Also surviving are his grandchildren; Tyler, Alesha, Samantha, sisters; Karen Tanana, Tina James, Catherine Poteracki, sister-in-law; Marjorie Harrison
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; John & Kenneth.
Funeral Services will be held 12:00 PM Monday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday and from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, and also on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
David Paul Johnson
Age 61, of Clayton, passed away May 10, 2005 at Bixby Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1943, in Adrian, MI, the son of Dewey & Virginia (Phillips) Johnson. On September 5, 1965, he married Sharon Lane, she survives. David served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. David was retired from Lenawee Transportation. He is survived by his wife Sharon, his two sons, Paul Leslie Johnson and Jeffery Allen (Keri) Johnson, grandchildren; Elizabeth K. Johnson, Christopher D. Johnson, Reece Phillip Johnson and expected new granddaughter, Kennedy Johnson, one brother; Dewey Lee (Juanita) Johnson, and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his brother-in-law Jerald (Joanne) Frazier and sister-in-law; Sherry (Robert) Garcia
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen & Leslie Lane.
Funeral Services will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, May 12, 2005, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Scott Winstead officiating. Following the funeral service, Military Honors will be conducted by the Adrian VFW Post 1584 Annis Fint. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to the funeral service at the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Wesley Herman Tiede
Age 68, of Britton, died, May 9, 2005, at The Toledo Hospital.
Wesley was born April 15, 1937 in Britton, Michigan the son of Gustav and Edna (Peters) Tiede. On November 13, 1965 he married Karen Pankotai in Lincoln Park, Michigan. She survives.
Wesley worked in the construction field for over 44 years. After retirement he owned and operated Tiede's Country Market in Britton. He enjoyed working in the apple orchard, gardening, and taking his goods to many Farmer's Markets where he enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow venders.
Wesley served in the U. S. Army. He was a member of the Britton American Legion Post #155, Czech Dancers Polka Club, Millbury Czech Club, and SAC Club. He also was a member of the North Blissfield Immanuel Lutheran Church and a past member of their Council. His many enjoyments were playing dart ball with the church team where he was one of the star players and going snowmobiling with his family where he lovingly acquired the nickname "Toby" which stayed with him his entire life. Most of his married life was enjoyed going to polka dances where he and Karen made numerous\ lasting friendships. Most of all, his greatest pride and joy was his granddaughter Jenna.
In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by, two sons, Kurt S. Tiede of Britton, and Brian W. (Kim) Tiede of Britton; granddaughter, Jenna Tiede; mother, Edna Tiede of Britton; brother Carl (Lucille) Tiede of Britton; two sisters, Dora Mae ( Ron) Maschino of Britton, and Donna (Paul) Griffin of Burr Oak; and several nieces, nephews, grand nieces & nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Gustav and brother Frederick.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005, Immanuel Lutheran Church of North Blissfield, with Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Interment will follow in Pleasant View cemetery, Blissfield, with military honors conducted by the Britton American Legion. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m. Friday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, and one hour prior to funeral services Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church of North Blissfield.
Oscar Olivarez
82, of Adrian, died May 12, 2005, at Adrian Healthcare Center. He was bor June 2, 1922 in McAllen, TX, the son of Francisco and Evangelina (Zamora) Olivarez.
He is survived by three brothers; Alfredo Alonso, Pablo Alonso, Jose (Mary) Olivarez of Blissfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco & Evangelina, one sister; Rosa Olivarez, one brother; Benito Olivarez, and his longtime companion Elena Ruiz.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 PM Wednesday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Haba, John
Age 82, of Jackson, passed away at his home, May 16, 2005, under the loving care of his granddaughter, Laurie Sinden, his loving family and Great Lakes Hospice of Jackson. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hannelore; two children, Allen (Gail) Haba, and Heidi (Harry) Aldrich; six grandchildren, Steve (Brianne) Sinden, Laurie Sinden, Jennie, Jon, Joe and Julie Haba; one great-grandchild Bailey Sinden; niece Teresa (Victor) Biegay and children; sister-in-law Gudrun (Richard) Jochim and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister. John was a gifted mason and mechanic who retired from Yardman of Jackson. He was the founder of the Jackson German-American Club. John was a dedicated volunteer to American Red Cross and Mercy Hospital. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, The American Legion and a vetran of The Armed Forces. John played drums and trumpet for his band Die Lederhosen and lived for his family.
A Memorial Mass will be held 1:30 P.M. Friday, May 20, 2005 at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Jackson with Rev. Fr. Bernard Reilly as presider. Contributions in his memory may be directed to St. Mary's Star of the Sea Parish and Great Lakes Hospice of Jackson. Arrangements by PURSE FUNERAL HOME, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy (M-52), Adrian, MI.
Worley H. "Bud" Perry, Jr.,
Age 69, of Adrian, passed away May 17, 2005, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor surrounded by his loving family. He was born the son of Worley & Mary Dee (Pierce) Perry, Sr., on September 28, 1935 in Elizabethon, TN. Bud served in the U.S. Army for four years during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his sister; Joan Perry of Adrian, his wife; Gladys of Adrian, his children; "Louie" Wayne (Jo Schulze) Perry of Adrian, Marlene (Steve) Henry of Tecumseh, Ann Colleen Crane of Tecumseh and Chad Fox of Mt. Pleasant, two step daughters; Deana (Peter) Schad and Julie DeWitt both of Flushing, fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 21, 2005, in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. Interment will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 PM on Thursday and from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday in the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. .
Clarence E. Kopka
Age 90, of Britton, died July 22, 2005 at Herrick Memorial Hospital after a short illness. On June 4, 1939, he married Evelyn J. Rosenbaum in Riga. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1995.
He was a lifelong resident of the Britton area. He was retired from the Tecumseh Products Co. in 1979. He is a member of the Daytona Beach Moose Club and the Tecumseh Eagles.
He is survived by 3 sons, William Kopka and his wife Sharon of Holly Hill, Fla., Larry Kopka and his wife Janet of Abilene, Kansas, and Robert Kopka and his wife Gayle of Tipton; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, George and William Kopka.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Pastors Ron Brown, Chris Cadwallader, and Rev. Richard Bruce officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. both Sunday and Monday at Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Sheila L. Jones
Age 60, of Adrian, passed away July 12, 2005, at the home of her daughter after a brief illness. She was surrounded by friends and family who meant so much to her.
She is survived by her husband Gary; they would have celebrated their 46th Anniversary in September of this year. She is also survived by their daughter, Christi Decena and her two grandchildren, Chelsea (Joshua) Pulcifer and Whitney Decena. Sheila was one of eleven children of Charles and Ethel Lickfelt; both preceding her in death. She is survived by brothers; Thad (Shirley) Lickfelt of Hudson, Carl (Helen) Lickfelt of Brooklyn, Vaughn Lickfelt of Rollin, and her sisters Charlotte Rubley of Adrian, Eunice Gottschalk of Manitou Beach, and Pat (Jim) Kent of Idlewild, CA. She is preceded in death by her brother Charles and sisters, Joy Dew, Margaret Downing, and Mary Meyer.
Sheila took much strength and comfort from her faith. A Memorial Service will be given in her honor on Friday, July 15, 2005, at 1:00 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Tecumseh, MI, with Ron Grimes officiating. Sheila was dearly loved by many and will be extremely missed. Arrangements by Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
