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James Pearce
Tecumseh, MI
James Pearce, age 83, of Tecumseh, passed away October 28, 2007. James was born July 7, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Fred and Mae (Kanney) Pearce. He married Mary Brown in Angola, Indiana and she preceded him in death. James was employed throughout the United States managing department stores, including Lamson's of Toledo. He was a graduate of Toledo University and went on to attend Ohio State University.
James is survived by his nieces, Donna Thompson of Tecumseh, Joan (Harold) Cook of Ottawa Lake, and Carol (Joseph) Suffety of Temperance; nephew, Alan (Nancy) Prior of Toledo; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
Besides his wife, Mary, James was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother Joseph, and a sister Catherine.
At his request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Donations may be made to the Hospice of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Mary Ann Dart Sipes
Adrian, MI
Mary Ann Dart Sipes, age 83, of Adrian, passed away October 28, 2007. Mary Ann was born April 24, 1924 in Sydney, Ohio the daughter of Harry and Leona (Brumm) Allen. She married George E. Dart of Deerfield and he preceded her in death in 1959. In 1966 she married Harry Sipes, who also preceded her in death. Mary Ann worked for Harvey Aluminum in Adrian for many years.
Mary Ann is survived by her children, John Dart of Texas, James (Georgia) Dart of Adrian, Patricia (Jessie) Crouch of Texas, Barbara (Thomas) Grossbeck of FL and Ruth (Michael) Bartholomew of MN; nine grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
Besides her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and one son.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday, November 2, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Michael Dunson officiating. Burial will follow in Deerfield cemetery, Deerfield. Visitation will be 5 - 8 P. M. Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Provincial House.
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Marjorie L. "Midge" Rohrback
BRITTON
Marjorie L. "Midge" Rohrback, age 88, formerly of Britton, passed away, October 30, 2007 at Chelsea Retirement Community.
at Chelsea Retirement Community. On July 4, 1919, she was born in Riga, MI, the daughter of Ora and Mary (Kirsch) Davis. She married Harold E. Rohrback on July 17, 1937 in Angola, IN. He preceded her in death on February 1991.
Midge was a lifelong member of Congregational Christian Church, Britton. She was also an active member of the Tecumseh Grange and local community.
Midge was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and friend.
Midge is survived by four children, Beverly (Duane) Robertson of Manchester, Cal (Janet) Rohrback of Bellaire, Judy (Ronald) Mastie of North Port, FL, and James B. Wood of Elizabeth City, NC; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 2 sisters, Alice Doyle of Metamora, OH, Barbara Miller of Berkey, OH.
In addition to her husband Harold, she was preceded in death by, two sisters, Evelyn and Pat; a brother, John "Jack"; daughter in law, Joan Wood; and a great grandson, Kelin.
Memorial services will held 12:00 P.M. Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Congregational Christian Church, 384 E. Chicago Blvd. Britton, MI, with Rev. Richard Bruce officiating.
Visitation will also take place at the church on Saturday from 10:30 A.M. until time of memorial service.
Following the memorial service, everyone is invited to attend a luncheon in Midge's honor.
For those wishing, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Christian Church, Britton, any hospice organization, or a charity of the donors choice.
Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Linda J. Kempf
Tipton, MI
Linda J. Kempf, age 49, of Tipton, entered eternal life with Jesus November 1, 2007. She fought a courageous three year battle with cancer. She was born June 2, 1958 in Tecumseh to Gordon and Wilma (Gurtzweiler) Logan. On September 30, 1977 she married Larry Kempf in Adrian. He survives. Linda's greatest love is camping with her family.
Besides her husband , Larry of 30 years, she is survived by their children, Michael, Bryan, and Laura, all at home; mother, Wilma Logan; sisters, Carol (Richard) Powers, Bonnie (Norman) Anderson, Jackie (Bill) Spycher; and brothers James (Janine) Logan, Russell Logan, Frank (Carol) Skampo, Ronald (Kathy) Logan, and Timothy (Anita) Logan She was preceded in death by her father, Gordon and Brother Clifford.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Monday, November 5, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Pastor Greg Burdine officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Roselyn Grace Tait
FOWLERVILLE
Roselyn Grace Tait, age 70, of Fowlerville, died Nov. 1, 2007 at home under the care of St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, Howell.
At her request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Steve L. Myers
BASTROP, TX
Steve L. Myers, age 50, of Bastrop, TX, formerly of Adrian, MI, died Nov. 4, 2007.
He was born August 9, 1957, in Ft. Worth, TX, the son of Ivan and Ruth (Beardslee) Myers.
Steve was veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church, Adrian.
Steve was self-employed in the construction business.
Steve is survived by his mother Ruth (Gordon) Flanagan of Rockford, MI; brother, Norm (Heidi) Myers of Tecumseh; nephew, Ben Myers; niece; Madison Myers; and step-sisters and step-brothers of the Laxton and Flanagan families.
He was preceded in death by his father Ivan L. Myers in 2005.
Funeral services will held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2007, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Danny Klatt officiating. Military honors will performed following the service by the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187.
Visitation will take place also on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Interment will follow one week later on Nov. 17, 2007 at Evergreen cemetery, Sheridan, MI.
Richard P. Trousdale
Jackson, MI
Richard P. Trousdale, age 50, of Jackson, passed away Nov 5, 2007.
Richard was born March 30, 1957 in Jackson, Michigan.
He is survived by his wife Susan (Schweikert) of 26 years; children, Richard Taylor and Jessica Sue; mother Mildred Trousdale; grand daughter, Patience; grandmother, Edith Fowler; siblings, Roben Necikowski, Rocky and Rollin Trousdale, Ronda MacDonald, Rena King, Chris Armstrong, Gail Wright, Bill Corser, Ed, Tom, Dan, and Allen Papiersky.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Roselyn Bunnell and father, Robert Trousdale.
Memorial services will be 2:00 P. M. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at Sycamore Baptist Church, 242 Sycamore St., Jackson. Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Gladys E. Jarman
Gladys E. Jarman, age 85, of Jackson, died Nov. 11, 2007 at Foote Hospital. Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Dorothy K. Staup
IRISH HILLS
Dorothy K. Staup, age 83, of Iron Lake in the Irish Hills, went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus on November 12, 2007 at Liberty Place, Adrian.
Dorothy was born October 9, 1924 in Warsaw, IL, the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Windsor) Lemkau. On January 2, 1943, she married Warren E. Staup in Garden City, Kansas.
He preceded her in death on August 20, 1994.
Dorothy was a member of St. Joseph Shrine and played an active role in their Altar Society. She attended St. Joseph Shrine Adult Education on Sunday Mornings and also was a beloved member of Steel Magnolias Prayer Group, Irish Hills. Dorothy was a very accomplished singer in her younger years. She was a great cook and seamstress. Dorothy hosted a weekly prayer group from her condominium at Clusters of Courtland Place, Tecumseh.
Dorothy is survived by four children, Bonny and her husband Daniel Henning of Brimley, MI, Brenda and her husband Wade Morton of Lost Lake Woods, Lincoln, MI, Frederick and his wife Terri Staup of Iron Lake, and Barbara and her husband Stanley M. Sala of Stoney Lake, Brooklyn, MI; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Warren, Dorothy was preceded in death by a great grandson, Jared M. Hawkins; brother, Frederick Lemkau, and a sister, Clara Keller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Friday November 16, 2007 at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church, Brooklyn, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Joseph Shine cemetery, Brooklyn.
Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh and one hour prior to funeral mass Friday at the church.
A Scripture Service will also take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Lenawee County Humane Society.
Following the committal service at the cemetery, a funeral dinner in honor of Dorothy will take place at St. Joseph Shrine Family Center, Brooklyn.
