Obituaries

JOSEPHINE S. HERMAN, age 96, of Adrian died Thursday, August 28, 2008, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. She was born December 25, 1911 in Ottoville, OH, to Daniel and Emma (Brandehof) Byrne. She married Matthew Herman in Ottoville, OH in 1930 and he preceded her in death in October 27, 1964. Josephine was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and had worked at the American Chain and Cable Co. for 38 years retiring in 1973. Surviving Josephine are one son, Jerome (Gloria) Herman and one daughter, Mildred (Robert) Perry all of Adrian; three grandchildren, Randy Perry, Rodney (Cindy) Perry, Kathy Merillat; 12 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Christopher, Michael, Chad, Ryan, Chelsea, Perry, Sean, RaeAnn, Tyler, Tori and Zachary; and one great-great-granddaughter, Alexa. In addition to her husband, Matthew, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, one sister and two grandsons, Terry Herman and James Herman. The Funeral Liturgy for Josephine will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Adrian with Father Bob Schramm presiding. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Vigil Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m.      Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

BETTY L. REIFF, age 72, of Adrian, passed away, Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at Lynwood Manor. She was born October 18, 1935, in Ashtabula, Ohio, to Frank and Hattie McFarland. Betty was married to William Reiff, he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and she was a volunteer at a hospital in Florida. Betty is survived by one son, Jeff Reiff of Defuniak Springs, FL; one daughter, Crystal (Michael) Stump of Adrian; one brother, Dave McFarland of Adrian; one sister, Sandy Hull of Huntington, IN; and one granddaughter, Cambria Winterrowd of Huntington, IN. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Karen. At Betty’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family of Betty Reiff. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

JAMES STEPHEN PIERCE, JR., age 52, of Weston, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at his home. He was born January 29, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, to James Stephen and Nancy Lee (Babos) Pierce, Sr. James loved riding his Harley and being with his family. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Nancy and Robert Williams; his father, James S. Pierce, Sr.; one son, Bryan of Austin, TX; two daughters, Rachael Pierce of Toledo, OH and Carrie Miller of Ocala, FL; two sisters, Mischelle (Shelly) Bensch and Monica Pierce both of Weston, MI; two grandchildren; and a nephew, Joseph Robert Bensch. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul Babos, Mildred Brown, Stephen Pierce and Rosalind Pierce. Cremation has take place. A memorial mass will be offered Saturday, August 30, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Reverend David Hudgins as celebrant.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

JAMES (JIM) A. LEVECK, age 72 of Blissfield, passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at Tendercare of Adrian. He was born October 15, 1935, in Whitehouse, Ohio, to Howard Hasson and Edith Marie (Dress) LeVeck. In 1954, he married Marilyn Ginther in Morenci, MI, she preceded him in death on November 20, 1989. Jim was retired from Ford Motor Company in Saline, MI. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ottawa Lake, MI. Jim was a very outgoing friendly person, always joking about something. He never knew a stranger. Jim loved his “Fords” rather being real cars or his collection of any type of Ford item. Jim is survived by one son, Michael LeVeck of Morenci; two daughters, Kimberlynn Outman of Slidell, LA and Lisa Patterson and her husband, Kevin of Blissfield; two brothers, Paul (Dena) LeVeck of Adrian and Myron (Judy) LeVeck of Adrian; one sister, Shirley McCarty of Adrian; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.   In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert LeVeck; one sister, Carol Bender; and a son-in-law, Eric Outman.

Funeral services for Jim will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Cremation will follow the funeral service. Burial of Jim’s cremains will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

ADRIAN – FREDERICK L. ROBERTS, age 82, of Adrian passed away, Tuesday, August 26, 2008, at Provincial House. He was born August 11, 1926, in Bellfountain, Ohio to Virgil and Laura Roberts. Frederick served in the U.S. Army. On August 17, 1957, he married Shirley Grubbs in Auburn, IN, and she survives. Frederick was a Security Guard for many years with the Rollins Guard Service. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Bovee and Dorothy Hifinger.Funeral services for Frederick will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

MEARS - Mrs. Donna M. Kingsley, loving mother and best friend, age 82 of Mears formerly of Adrian died Saturday August 23, 2008. She was born in Wauseon, Ohio to George and Emma (Baer) Guilford. Donna graduated from AdrianHigh School in the class of 1944. On December 27, 1950 she married William C. “Bill” Kingsley. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Rural Electric in Adrian, until her retirement in 1989. While residing in Adrian she was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and after moving to Mears, she attended St. Vincent Catholic Church in Pentwater. She is survived by her children, Philip (Jacalyn) Kingsley of Adrian, Jeffrey (Debbie Stace) Kingsley of Adrian, Susan (John Madison) Kingsley of Adrian, Katherine (Lloyd) Wooster of Hudson, MI and Clarisssa (Daniel) Swihart of Hart; 16 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Agnes) Guilford of Adrian; 2 sisters Phyllis (Hugh) Graham of MA and Wanda (Jack) Hartung of Clinton, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William “Bill” Kingsley on October 8, 1996. The Memorial Mass for Donna will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Reverend David Hudgins as celebrant. Interment of cremains will take place in MearsCemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008, from 4-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, where a Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at St. Joseph Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Harbor Hospice, 1050 W. Western Ave., Muskegon, MI49441 Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

JAMES “JIM” MICHAEL JASMUND, age 61, of Manitou Beach, passed away, Friday, August 22, 2008, in Lansing, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while enroute to Canada for his annual fishing trip. He was born May 24, 1947, in Adrian, MI, to Donald L. and Louise (Michaels) Jasmund. On June 4, 1983, he married Karen Tuckerman and she survives. Jim had many hobbies, including, fishing, hunting, flint knapping, wood carving and wood working. Jim enjoyed spending time with family and many friends in the backyard at the lake. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mindy (Doug) Welks and Marcy Jasmund both of LaFayette, IN; a granddaughter, Katy McKenzie of LaFayette, IN; a special nephew, Lance Mitchell of Manitou Beach; two sisters, Diane Mitchell of Adrian and Kim (David) Sarapo of Adrian; one brother, Jeff (Brenda) Jasmund of Montgomery, AL; nieces and nephews, Brian Vandermey, Kariss, Grant and Tessa Sarapo, Justin, Kyle and Adam Jasmund and Elise Allen; his mother-in-law, Lucille Tuckerman; and his in-laws, Cheryl (Joe) Tuckerman of Oakland, CA and Janelle (Scott) Allen of Adrian. He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law, Floyd Tuckerman and a brother-in-law, Bob Mitchell. Private graveside services for Jim were held at Green’s Lakeside Cemetery with Reverend Bob Bidwell officiating. Public memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

KEVIN MICHAEL FILIERE, age 25, of Adrian, passed away, Monday, August 25, 2008, at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He was born February 2, 1983, in Adrian, MI, to Dennis Cloyce and Patricia Ann (Hartman) Filiere. Kevin was a 2001 graduate of Michigan Lutheran Seminary in Saginaw. On June 11, 2005, he married Brandy Bishop in Adrian, and she survives. Kevin was employed at Wesco as an assistant manager. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He loved being a father to his daughter, Abigail who was the love of his life. Kevin was a sports enthusiast, he was an avid golfer and University of Michigan Fan. In addition to his wife, Brandy and parents, Dennis and Pat, he is survived by a daughter, Abigail at home; a sister, Sarah Korthals and her husband, Peter of Rhinelander, WI; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dean and Pam Bishop of Manitou Beach; his sisters-in-law, Heather Hardy and her husband, Brian of Lake City, PA, and Jessica Bishop of Jackson; five nieces and nephews, Taylor, Isabelle, Leah, Caleb and Logan; grandparents, June Hartman of Adrian, Milo and Elizabeth Bishop of Leesburg, FL, Belva Stewart of Hudson and Richard Long of Lambertville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arnold Hartman, Milo and Dorothy Shorthouse. Funeral services for Kevin will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor David Koehler officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at St. Stephen’s Evangelical Lutheran Church.Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Kevin Filiere for a special fund for his daughter, Abigail. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

GEORGE R. ATKINSON, age 67, of Adrian, passed away, Sunday, August 17, 2008, at his home. He was born November 3, 1940, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to George C. and Salome R. (Rodriguez) Atkinson. On July 10, 1982, he married Rose Mary Galindo, in Adrian and she survives. George was retired from the Simplex Corporation and Tecumseh Products. He was a very accomplished musician, his Bajo, Guitar and Accordion as well as singing, were a large part of George’s life. He was a member of the Croswell Baptist Church where he sang and played for the Lord. He also enjoyed playing music with his brother, Evans and his nephews. In addition to his wife, George is survived by a son, Timothy Galindo and his wife, Becky of San Antonio, TX; daughters, five daughters, Laura Atkinson of Ypsilanti, Vicki Atkinson of Chicago, Alba Galindo of Adrian, Sandra Reyna and her husband, Steven of Muskegon, MI, Bebee Rouston and her husband, Ray of Onsted, MI; two brothers, Elesio Atkinson of Bakers Field, CA, and Evans Atkinson and his wife, Gloria of Adrian; five sisters, Mariana Plata, Mary Lou Atkinson and Marilanda Atkinson all of Bakers Field, CA, Consuelo Cerda and her husband, Juan and Elivra Atkinson both of Brownsville, TX; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. We will miss you, Herbey II and J.J. (Jacob). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Adam, Enrique, Eleazar and Efrain and sisters, Eva, Eriquetta and Esther. Funeral services for George will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Angel Ojeda officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.Memorial contributions may be made to the family of George Atkinson. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

JILL BURCH, age 56, of Manitou Beach passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 16, 2008 at her home. Jill was born on June 7, 1952 in Adrian, MI to Lyman and Delores Shaw. Jill was a homemaker and was a member of the Michigan Realtors Association. She loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jill is survived by her mother, Delores Shaw of Dayton, Ohio; her two sons, Andrew Burch of Onsted, MI and Adam Burch of Manitou Beach, MI; her two daughters, Amy Simpkins and her husband Tony of Onsted, MI and Amanda Burch of Potterville, MI; one brother, Dale Shaw of Onsted, MI; one sister, Nancy Savereid of Deerfield Beach, FL; and three grandchildren, Sarah, Slayton and Hemmie. Jill was preceded in death by her father, Lyman Shaw and brother, Dean Shaw. Funeral services for Jill will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Dr. David Fulks and Reverend Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow at North Rome Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Jill Burch. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

NELLIE JESSICA MADISON, infant daughter of Brandon Madison and Cachet Adams entered into this life for a short time on Friday, August 15, 2008, at Herrick Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Dominique Marr and a sister, Dayanna Marr. Also surviving are her grandparents, John Madison of Adrian and Pamela Barnes of Midland, her great-grandparents; Wes Mack of Adrian and Phyllis Bailey of Clinton and a great-great-grandparent, Nellie Brown of Farmington Hills, her aunts; Litisha, Felisha, Mary, Shannia, Llisha and Lawana, her uncles; John, Willie and Ken and many cousins. Preceding Nellie in death was a grandmother, Jessica Marlene Lake and a great-grandmother, Maggie Mack. The funeral service for Nellie will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. from Anderson funeral Home in Adrian with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service. There will be a visitation hour from noon – 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday before the service at Anderson Funeral Home.

SNODA HURLEY, age 85, of Adrian went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 14, 2008 at Bixby Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1923 in Ashcamp, KY to Morn and Mary (Potter) Adkins. She married Theodore Hurley on December 24, 1936 in Kentucky and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1983. Snoda was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church of Jesus Christ in Bellville. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She was also a sports fan, cheering for the Tigers, Red Wings, and Pistons. Snoda is survived by three sons, Bill Hurley and his wife JoAnn of Howell, MI, Bob Hurley and his wife Diana of Clayton, and James Hurley and his wife Marge of Adrian; two sisters, Eillen Spears of Breaks, VA and Thedajoe Minkler of Jefferson City, TN; nine grandchildren, Marianne, Christopher, Barbara, Melissa, Todd, April, Paul, Carla, and Michelle; and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Snoda was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and one daughter in infancy, Fayeann. Funeral services for Snoda will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Bill Belvins officiating. Burial will follow at Dover Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

CHARLES (CHUCK) VALENTINE KOMON, age 65, of Britton passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at his home. He was born October 27, 1942 in Detroit to Charles and Anne (Prochaska) Komon. He was married to Marilyn Gerych. Chuck graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic School in 1956 and then from Britton-Macon School in 1960. He then went on to play basketball at Adrian College. Chuck earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Eastern Michigan University. He was employed at Addressagraph Multi-Graph where he was recognized as the salesperson of the year. Chuck proudly served in the United States Navy as a SeaBee in Vietnam. He then came home to work in the family masonry business with his brother, Tom, and his father, Charles. He enjoyed golfing on Sunday mornings with his uncles, cousins, and friends. Chuck was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings and he was elected president of the Red Wing forum club during the 1971-1972 season. He was an active member of the Britton School board, the Britton American Legion Glen H. Daykin Post #155 and also a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #6464 in Fowlerville. He volunteered with his brother, Tom, for 20 years coaching 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th grade basketball, a program which was really rewarding for him. Chuck took great pride and enjoyed his small Britton community. Chuck is survived by one brother, Tom Komon of Britton; two sisters, Mary Anne Mueller and her husband Gary of Deerfield and Terry Starkey of Tecumseh; six nieces and nephews, Phil (Sherri) and Tom Mueller, Sheila (David) Webb, and SSGT Joe Starkey; and seven great-nieces and nephews, Shelby Starkey, Hanna, Nicholas, and Noah Webb, and Phillip, Katie, and Nathan Mueller. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Anne Komon. The funeral liturgy for Chuck will take place at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Deerfield with Father Jack Loughran as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Alphonsus Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Britton American Legion Glen H. Daykin Post #155. Visitation will be held today from 2-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh (1448 Short Street) where a vigil prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Chuck Komon or to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Tecumseh.

SARGENT ROBERT “SARGE” AMOS, age 63, of Adrian, died Monday, August 11, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. He was born February 19, 1945, in Adrian. He enjoyed assembling model classic cars.

Sarge is survived by his long time companion of 32 years, Rose Lawson; a son, Sargie Lawson at home; three step-sons, Wayne Lawson, LeRoy Lawson and Greg Lawson, all of Adrian; and two sisters, Ruby Maynard and her husband Kenneth, of Holland, Michigan and Christine Haskencamp and her husband Richard, of Chelsea, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August14, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Art Horn officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian. Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Sargent Amos. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian

BESSIE M. HILEMAN, age 90 of Midland, TX formerly of Adrian, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 2, 1918, to Alfonzo Beverly and Sarah Ellen McGraw. On August 7, 1939 she married Clyde Guthrie Hileman and he preceded her in death on September 19, 1986. Bessie was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, and enjoyed quilting and flower and vegetable gardening. She is survived by five daughters, Betty (Paul) Klein of Adrian, Gloria (John) Miller of Midland, Texas, Patricia (Ira Leon) Cline of Isaban, West Virginia, Sharon Sue Blalock of Abingdon, Virginia, Judy (Raymond) Staffieri of Lilburn, Georgia; one son, Clyde Guthrie (Barbara) Hileman Jr. of Hamilton, Alabama; six brothers, Edsel McGraw of West Virginia, Frank McGraw of West Virginia, Roger (Pat) McGraw of Knoxville, Tennessee, Arthur (Dottie) McGraw of Adrian, Russell (Wyona) McGraw of Georgia, Bill McGraw of Adrian; two sisters, Alice (Jim) Webb of Adrian, and Juanita (James) Patton of Clayton, Michigan; 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a special friend Gladys Scott of Franklin, Tennessee who she spent hours together quilting. In addition to her husband, Clyde, Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; Alfonzo McGraw; four grandchildren; three sisters, Minnie Sanderson, Agnes in childhood and Oakie Justice. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor David Bolton officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy or the Alzheimer’s Association. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

PAUL ALLEN SWIFT, age 46 of Clayton went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 9, 2008 at South Shore Hospital in Trenton. He was born February 27, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia to Grant and Claudette (Allen) Swift. On December 17, 1987 he married Terry Johnson in Toledo and she survives. Paul was a dedicated auto worker for the UAW for 25 years and had been currently employed by the Trenton Engine Plant since 1992. Paul was an avid Sand Creek football fan who never missed a game. He was a devoted husband, loving son and brother and he is survived by his wife, Terry, his mother, Claudette Swift; one sister, Cindy Swift; and one brother, Steve (Sheena) Swift; his mother and father-in-law, Homer and Ida Johnson of Clayton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Roger Raje of Adrian and Dawn and Fred Kidd of Maumee; and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his grandparents; his father, Grant; and a nephew. Funeral services for Paul will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to Sand Creek Football. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

MILTON L. “MICK” DOAN, age 76, of Holland, MI died after a long battle with heart disease Monday August 11, 2008 at Hospice House of Holland. He was born and raised in Adrian, MI. He Graduated from Adrian High School in 1952. He married Lois Peavey on August 10, 1957. He was a draftsman for many years, and retired from Brazeway Aluminum in 1991. In 1996 he moved to Holland, MI. to be closer to family. Mick was also an avid Billiards Player. Milton was preceded in death by grandchildren, Maggie, Dane, and Cara Scheuerman; brothers: Charles, Harold, Kenneth, and Russell; sisters: Helen Stillwagon, Ruth Mellinger, Marie Dunbar, and Mae Siebenaler. His family includes: wife of 51 years Lois Doan, daughter Cheryl and Dan Scheuerman of Zeeland, son Corey Doan of Holland, four grandchildren Courtney, Drew, Cristina, Taylor Scheuerman; and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 14^th at The Northwood Chapel Dykstra Life Story Funeral Home 295 Douglas Ave. Visitation will also be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, August 15^th at The Anderson Funeral Home in Adrian, MI. Family burial services will be in Palmyra Township Cemetery.

Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign Mick’s online registry, share a photo, or read his life story.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Holland and Peace Lutheran Church of Holland. Envelopes are available at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

OPAL VIRGINIA FOSTER, age 86, of Adrian, passed away, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. She was born August 23, 1921, in Carco, West Virginia to Arch Ervin and Sarah Jane (Bell) Carrier. During WWII she worked at the Curtis Wright Airplane Factory in Columbus, Ohio as a Rosie the Riviter. She served as the Postmaster at Clothier, West Virginia for six years. Opal had been employed by Olan Mills as a road manager, retiring in 1982. She enjoyed traveling, doing community service work and served many years as a guardian for people in nursing homes. Opal is survived by three daughters, Laura Jane Foster and Bill Figel of Tecumseh, Irene Foster and Terry Bapp of Adrian, and Deborah Lee Foster of Adrian; two brothers, George Carrier and his wife, Wilma, of Indianapolis and Leo Carrier and his wife, Jeannette, of Orlando, Florida; two sisters, Barbara A. Hunter and her husband, Harry, of Chapmansville, West Virginia and Eva M. Gunnoe and her husband, Ronnie, of Phoenix, Arizona; five grandchildren, Brandon, Tabitha, Adam, Christopher and Amanda; four great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Lewis, Leonard and Emmitt. At Opal’s request, cremation has taken place. A visitation will be held Monday, August 4, 2008, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Burial of cremains will be in BellCemetery in Big Ugly, West Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

RALPH L “BUSS” LOVE, age 88, of Palmyra died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at Lynwood Manor. He was born November 23, 1919 in Coldwater, MI to Irvin W. and Dora Ellen (Hale) Love. On April 13, 1944 he married Doris F. Crawford in Madison, WI and she survives. He served his Country in the Army Air Force from 1941 - 1945. Ralph retired from General Telephone Company (Verizon) on November 13, 1981 after 42 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #184 of Palmyra, a life member of the Masonic Lodge #84 of Coldwater, Adrian Commandery and Palmyra Presbyterian Church. He was an avid gardener, loved fishing and hunting. In addition to his wife Doris, Ralph is survived by his son; Monty (Carol) Love of Deerfield and his daughter; Jennifer (William) Ely of Addison, sister-in-law, Dorothy B. Love of Manistique and foster “Kids” Chuck and Bonnie Norris of North Adams; three grandchildren, Jodee (John) Osborn and their daughters, Jeffrey (Julia) Ely and their children and Alex (Holly) Love and their daughter; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; two sisters and one great-grandson. At Ralph’s request cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Monday from noon2:30 p.m. with a Masonic Service at 2:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Reverend Bob Bidwell officiating. Interment of cremains will be in LockwoodCemetery, Coldwater, MI at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Palmyra Masonic Lodge #184 or Palmyra Presbyterian Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

GLENN ELLWOOD DAVIS, SR. age 84, of Adrian, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at Provincial House. He was born June 21, 1924, in Swanton, OH to William and Thelma (Cole) Davis. Glenn served in the US Army during WWII from July 28, 1943 – December 9, 1945, where he received the following citations, the Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Battle Stars, 3 Overseas Service Bars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Meritorious Unit Award. On August 10, 1968, he married Ruth Miller Oswald. She preceded him in death on May 4, 2008. Glenn had been employed by Hydro-Aluminum for 44 years, retiring in September of 1986. He was a charter member of St. Matthew’s LutheranChurch, a member of the State Line Gem and Mineral Club, and a member of the American Legion Post #275.

Glenn is survived by three sons, Glenn Davis, Jr. and his wife, Midge of Manitou Beach, Robert Davis and his wife, Leanne of Adrian and Richard Davis and his wife, Darlene of Sand Creek; a daughter, Peggy Gardiner of Spring Arbor, MI; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Leatrice and a brother, Delbert. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Reverend Daryl Etheridge officiating. Burial will be in LenaweeHillsMemorial Park in Adrian with full military rites conducted by the V.F.W. Annis-Fint Post #1584. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew’s LutheranChurch. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

BETTY IRENE CARR, age 82, of Adrian, died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at her home. She was born May 23, 1926, in Riga, MI to John and Ethel (Staup) Myers. She graduated from SandCreekHigh School in 1945. She loved to do ceramics and enjoyed reading. She is survived by a son, Robert Carr and his wife, Karen, of Hudson; three daughters, Carol Collins and her husband, Terrence, of Adrian, Cheryl Wild-Rock, and her husband, David, of Tecumseh, and Vicky VanOpynen and her husband, Richard, of Adrian; a brother, Terry Myers and his wife, Judy, of Sand Creek, MI; a sister, Phylliss Hallet and her husband, Robert, of Sylvania, OH; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Lee Carr; and a brother, Donald Myers. At Betty’s request, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

INA “FAYE” BALDWIN, age 75, of Rousseau, Kentucky, formerly of Clinton, passed away Monday, August 04, 2008, at the home of her son in Adrian. She was born November 28, 1932, in Breathitt, Kentucky to Street and Oga (Patrick) Armstrong. On March 19, 1960, she married Charles Baldwin in Lenawee Co., Michigan. He preceded her in death on February 10, 2005. Ina is survived by three sons, Donald Baldwin and his wife, Cathy of Ann Arbor, MI, Darryl Baldwin and his wife, Brenda of Tecumseh, and Tom Baldwin and Brenda Baldwin of Adrian; five grandchildren, Adrina Peters, Deborah Vogal, Timothy Baldwin, Johnathan Baldwin and Brice Baldwin; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan Peters and Josh Peters. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Luther, Woodrow, Chester and Jack. Funeral services for Ina will be held on Friday, August 8, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at the Breathitt Funeral Home in Jackson, KY with Reverend Gary Bellamny officiating. Burial will be held in Jackson Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Breathitt, Funeral Home in Jackson.

LILLIE ANN HAZELWOOD, silently born on August 3, 2008, at the University of Michigan, surrounded by friends and family, making our time with her peaceful and unforgettable. In addition to her parents, Shane and Jessica (Osenga) Hazelwood, she is survived by her grandparents, Dallas and Vicki Cantu of Adrian and Ed and Mindy Osenga of Bath; her aunts and uncles, David and Christine Hayes, Michael Cantu, Jeremy and Sara Blasius and Katie Jo Osenga. Cremation has taken place, however there will be no public visitation or services.Memorial contributions may be made to Tiny Purpose, 357 Sherman St., P.O. Box 83, Blissfield, MI 49228. Envelopes are also available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.