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Elsie M. Richardson-Thompson
Oklahoma City, OK
Elsie M. Richardson-Thompson, age 78 , of Oklahoma City, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away November 22, 2007. Elsie was born May 15, 1929 in Biloxi, MS the daughter of Allen and Suzy (Bounds) Brown. On March 12, 1948 she married Leon Richardson, Jr. He preceded her in death on February 14, 1980.
Elsie was an employee of Faraday, Inc. for 15 years.
Elsie is survived by Bob Thompson of Oklahoma City, OK; her children, Leon (Janice) Richardson III of Corona, CA, Sandra (Ben) Jones of Tecumseh, Wanda Ruchti of Monterey, TN, Dennis Richardson of El Cajone, CA, and Chris Chouinard of Albuquerque, N. M.; grandchildren, Casey Richardson of Corona, CA, Jennifer Richardson of Owings Mill, MD, Jeff (Teresa) Kirkendall of Statesville, N. C., Shannon (Darryl) Klinedinst of Tipton, MI, Carrie (Rick) Kroth of Clinton, MI, Rex (Nellie) Flippo, Jr., of Adrian, MI, Rochelle (Scott) Myers of Franklin, TN. April (Brian) Rambo of Paducah, KY, and Bret Chouinard of Albuquerque, N. M. and great grandchildren, Crystal Klinedinst, Abigail and Lelaina Kroth, Luke and Justice Myers, Brandie and Claudia Flippo, Macy Davidson and Rayley Rambo.
Besides her husband Leon, Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Christine Brown; brothers, James and Harrell Brown; sister Clarice Arceneaux and twin brother and sister in infancy, Royce and Joyce Brown.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Pastor Richard Rogers officiating.
Burial will follow at Riverside cemetery, Clinton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Elouise C. Cooke
Jackson, MI
Elouise C. Cooke, age 88, of Jackson, passed away November 27, 2007.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great great grandmother. Elouise was born March 4, 1919 in Laud, Indiana. Mrs. Cooke managed apartment complexes until her retirement in 2000. She and her husband Charles, were active members in the Tecumseh Senior Citizens for many years and enjoyed traveling the country.
Besides her beloved husband Charles, she is survived by sons, Michael (Shirley) Radke, Paul Radke and step son Phil (Lanay) Cooke; daughters, Patricia Munsel, Lynn (Ken)Maurer, and Sandy Worden: many grand, great grand, and great great grand children and numerous close friends who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Max Doll; son in law Gary Worden; grandson Randy Walkowe and sisters in law Lorna Bycraft and Evelyn Scaring.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
"Sally" Minnie N. Smith
LAMBERTVILLE, MI
"Sally" Minnie N. Smith, age 92, of Heath, OH, formerly of Lambertville, MI, died November 28, 2007 at Chapel Grove Inn Assisted Living, Heath, OH.
She was born January 3, 1915, in Bowling Green, OH, the daughter of Jake and Marie Tavenier. She was married to Ike Smith for 56 years and he preceded her in death in 1987.
Sally is survived by her daughter Marilyn (Pat) Szozda of Maumee, OH; son Carl (Barbara) Smith of Adrian, MI; 5 grandchildren, Kim (Greg) Everingham of Heath, OH, Pam Tracy of Toledo, OH, Kirk (Karen) Smith of Maumee, OH, Lisa Smith of Rossford, OH, and Marc Smith of Adrian; 6 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; and her brother Al Tavenier of Cadillac, MI.
In addition to her husband Ike, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mildred, Estelle, and Lela; and a brother, Ollie.
Visitation will also take place Monday Dec. 3, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, OH.
Lamar Rufner, Sr.
Tecumseh, MI
Lamar Rufner, Sr., age 85, of Tecumseh, passed away December 2, 2007.
Lamar was born November 12, 1922 in Auburn, Indiana the son of Nathan and Zola (Warford) Rufner. On July 5, 1943 he married Mary Alice Ross. She preceded him in death on September 19, 1994, He was a World War II veteran serving in the U. S. Army Air Corp. In 1979 he retired from the Tecumseh Products after 30 years of service. Lamar was a past president of the Tecumseh American Legion and a member of the Elks, Moose, and the VFW.
Lamar is survived by his children, Georgiana Rufner and Lamar (Diane) Rufner, Jr.; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and one sister, Betty.
Besides his wife Mary, Lamar was preceded in death by a daughter, Sue; his parents; 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date with burial in Waterloo, Indiana. Arrangements were by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Nona Hicks
Adrian, MI
Nona Hicks, age 92, of Adrian, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away December 2, 2007 at Grand Court in Adrian.
Nona was born April 20, 1915 in Britton, MI the daughter of LaVern and Nina (Allen) Pocklington. On February 27, 1954 she married Roy C. Hicks in Angola, Indiana. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1972.
Nona was a graduate of Britton High School, Lenawee County Normal and Michigan State Normal College. She taught at the elementary level in various schools throughout Lenawee County for 41 years, retiring in June, 1975 after 29 years in the Adrian Public Schools.
Nona was a very active member of the Tecumseh Area Senior Citizens. She also belonged to the Adrian Area Senior Citizens, the Lenawee County Retired School Personnel, the National Retired Teachers Association and the Michigan Education Association.
Nona is survived by a daughter Peggy Jo (William) Raeburn of Adrian, MI; grandsons, Bruce (Laurie)Raeburn of Shorewood, IL and Stephen (Janet) Raeburn of Ann Arbor, MI; great grandchildren, Amanda, Christopher, David, Adam and Kathryn, and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, Roy, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Lester; her parents, and brother, Gerald.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Thursday, December 6. 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Ray Hansen officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside cemetery. Visitation will be 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tecumseh Senior Citizens or the Lenawee County Department of the aging.
Harvey W. Miller, Sr.
Blissfield, MI
Harvey Miller, Sr., age 85, of Blissfield, passed away November 30, 2007.
Harvey was born November 6, 1922 the son of William and Rachel (Goodwin) Miller. In March of 1947 he married Hattie (Morse). She survives. Harvey retired from Hoover Universal after many years of service while also farming. He served his country during World War II in the U. S. Army.
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tecumseh.
Besides his wife Hattie, Harvey is survived by his children, Harvey Jr., Bruce (Joy), Patricia (Frank) Maki, Marilyn Deer; sister Lydia Karl; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Evelyn Miller and Shirley Goll; parents; 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Philip Krieger officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View cemetery, Blissfield with military honors conducted by the Blissfield American Legion Post #325.
Visitation will be 4 - 8 P. M. Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Lee J. Benedict
Britton, MI
Lee J. Benedict, age 71, of Britton, passed away December 3, 2007 surrounded by his family.
Lee was born January 2, 1936 in Adrian, Michigan the son of Gerald and Opal (Beal) Benedict. On October 2, 1954 he married Marjory Bruce in Britton.
Lee was a 1954 graduate of Britton Macon High School. He worked for Midwest Bridge for 40 years and retired from Chie Construction in 2000. He belonged to the Operating Engineers Local #324 for over 50 years. Lee had a lifelong love of farming and after retiring enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and traveling to the family cabin in Harrison, MI for snowmobiling with family and friends.
Lee was an active member of the Britton Congregational Christian Church.
Besides his wife, Marjory, Lee is survived by his children, Debbie (Dennis) Shiels, Sheri (Mark) Maschino, Tracy (Gary) Wonderly, Terry (Patty) Benedict, Mike (Lori) Benedict, and Leslie (Craig) Tanis; nineteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry (Donna) Benedict and Neil Benedict; and brother in law, Rev. Richard (Donna) Bruce.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn Wonderly.
Funeral Services will be 2:00 P. M. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. David Welcome and Rev. Richard Bruce officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgeway cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 - 8 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 and 4 - 8 P. M. Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
William Hastings
Adrian, MI
William Hostings, age 65, of Flint, formerly of Adrian and Tecumseh, passed away December 3, 2007.
William was born March 11, 1942 in Tecumseh, Michigan the son of Herman and Doris (Viers) Hastings.
At the age of seven, he started attending the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint and graduated in June of 1960. After graduation, he returned to Adrian and worked at Adrian Rack. Because of his love of Flint, he returned in 1992 and worked there until his retirement.
He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church in Adrian.
William is survived by his parents, Herman and Doris; sisters, Myra (Isaac) Orner and Starr (Charles) Buffinger and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Visitation will be 3 - 8 P. M. Friday, December 7, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
