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Lorne C. Keller
Adrian, MI
Lorne C. Keller, age 89, of Adrian, passed away July 1, 2007 at home.
He was born March 18, 1918, in Wauseon, OH, the son of Floyd and Erma (Overmier) Keller.
On April 25, 1949, he married Helen V. Hill in Angola, IN. She survives.
Lorne was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II, serving from 1942-1946 in the European Theater.
In addition to his wife Helen of Adrian, Lorne is survived by 3 daughters, Joy (Bruce) Miller, Delcie Booth, and Edna Keller; one son, Lorne P. Keller of Adrian; 2 grandsons, Christopher (Gloria) Keller and Robby Booth all of Adrian; one granddaughter, Rachel French of Morenci; and three brothers, Robert (Delsie) Keller of Kenosha, WI, Lee (Naomi) Keller, Sevierville, TN, and James (Edna) Keller of Adrian.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, and 4 brothers.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday July 6, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiaitng.
Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian, with military honors conducted by Adrian VFW Post #1584 Annis-Fint.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to funeral services Friday at the funeral home.
Bruce Scott Armstrong
Tecumseh, MI
Bruce Scott Armstrong, age 46, of Tecumseh, formerly of Livonia, passed away June 29, 2007. Bruce was born October 24, 1960 in Garden City, Michigan the son of Douglas and SharonAnn (Phelps) Armstrong. On July 20, 1995 he married Kris Long in Livonia, MI. She survives. Bruce was a veteran of the U. S. Marines serving from 1979 - 1981. He grew up in Wayne, MI and graduated from Wayne Memorial High School.
Besides his wife Kris, Bruce is survived by his children Christopher Armstrong, Cassie Parks, and Ryan Armstrong; his parents Douglas (Darlene) Armstrong and SharonAnn Armstrong; brothers Bryan (Paula) and David Armstrong; step sisters Jenny Mulligan and Jody May; grandmother Regina Armstrong; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Lisa and Margaret Armstrong and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A. M. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Fr. Daniel Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National cemetery, Holly, Michigan with full military honors. Visitation will be 2 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Lovina Jeannette Bailey
Tecumseh, MI
Lovina Jeannette Bailey, age 86, of Tecumseh, passed away July 2, 2007.
Jeannette was born July 6, 1920 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Edmund and Mary (Eddy) Ely. She worked many years for Dr. Kniseley retiring in 1975.
Jeannette is survived by a son Timothy Bailey and his fiancé Kristina Davis of Fowlerville; one grandson Jacob Timothy Bailey of Fowlerville; and several nieces and nephews with one special niece, Judy Hill of Tecumseh.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Edmund; five sisters Venita, Ferma, Mabel, Eva May, and Katherine; and her parents.
Funeral services will be 3:00 P. M. Thursday, July 5, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be 1 - 3 P. M. before the service on Thursday. .
John Wayne Patrick
Jerusalem Twp., Ohio
John Wayne Patrick, age 37 of Jerusalem Township passed away Monday, July 2, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an auto accident. John was born to Charles and Virginia (Waltz) Patrick June 29, 1970 in Adrian, MI. He worked for Herr Fishery as a fisherman for many years. John was known to love his dog Kayla dearly and was rarely seen without her.
John is survived by his daughters, Ashley Miller of Toledo and Chantel Miller of Jackson, MI, a son, Christopher Osses of Adrian, MI, his mother, Virginia Patrick of Blytheville, AR, step-mom, Bonnie Sanders of Quincy, MI, sisters, Tina Reed, of Blytheville, AR, Christina (Pat) Daniales of Quincy, MI, Margaret (Josh) Kies of Steele, MO, brothers, Jack (Jeanette) Patrick of Steele, MO and David Patrick of Steele, MO.
Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends including special friends, Shane Timmons and Mike Koester. John was preceded in death by his father, Charles Patrick, brothers, Shorty, Jimmy, Pookie, and Roger, sister, Ruthomie Fox, grandparents, Jack and Goldie Patrick, Lester and Wilma Waltz.
Visitation will begin at Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd. in Oregon, OH (419) 693-9304, Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 4p.m until time of service at 7p.m.
Visitation will continue Sunday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 2959 North Adrian Hwy. Adrian, MI 49221 from 4 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m.
Special Thanks to the crews of LS #8 and Jerusalem Twp. Fire Dept.
Lawrence W. Chapman
Tecumseh, MI
Lawrence W. Chapman, age 82, of Tecumseh, passed away July 1, 2007 at Foote Hospital, Jackson. Lawrence was a Veteran of the U. S. Army serving in World War II. He retired from Tecumseh Products.
Surviving is his son, James Chapman of Tecumseh; stepchildren, Connie (Don) Loveland of Tecumseh and Mark (Tammy) Strahle of Jackson; and two grandchildren, Loran and Mathew Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Chapman.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. .
Delores M. Vogt
Adrian, MI
Delores M. Vogt, age 77, of Adrian, formerly of Jackson, passed away June 25, 2007. Delores was born October 29, 1929 in Janesville, Wisconsin the daughter of Bernard and Agatha (Wastock) Kurzynowski. On Novermber 27, 1954 she married Alfred Vogt in Jackson, MI. He survives. Delores had many interests such as learning to fly and traveling to Europe as a teenager. She was an avid reader of books and working crossword puzzles. In her earlier years she worked at Brails Dry Cleaners and Regent Cafe in Jackson. She was a loving, caring mother and wife.
Besides her husband Alfred, Delores is survived by her children, Jerry (Mary), Dennis, Tony (Crystal), Eric Vogt, and Lisa Baur; brother David (Shirley); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 3:00 P. M. Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Unity Church of Jackson, 3385 Miles Road, Jackson.
Arrangements were by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Carenna A. Becker
Britton, MI
Carenna A. Becker, age 94, of Britton, passed away February 28, 2007. Carenna was born November 8, 1912 in Gaylord, Michigan the daughter of John and Pocohantas (Bella) Smith. On November 4, 1938 she married Frank C. Becker. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1994.
Carenna lived in Britton the past 61 years and served many years as dispatcher for the Britton, Deerfield, Ridgeway Twp. and Clinton Police Departments.
Carrena is survived by three children, Arlyne Becker of Britton, Janie Cunningham of Centerville and Al (Janice) LaRee of Petersburg, 4 grandchildren Kym (Jeff) Geigler, Dewayne (Trish) Cunningham, Doug Cunningham , and Mark (Dee) LaRee, and 4 great grandchildren Kyle (Nicki) Geigler, Kory Geigler, Darrell and David Cunningham; and a great great granddaughter Sydney.
Besides her husband Frank, she was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters and two brothers.
Memorial services will be held 11:00 A. M. Friday, March 2, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Ray Hansen officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
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Judy L. Puisto
Raisin Twp.
Judy L. Puisto, age 64, of Raisin Twp., died February 18, 2007 at Herrick Memorial Hospital.
Judy was born October 19, 1942 in Duluth, Minnesota, the daughter of Uno A. and Irma (Johnson) Puisto.
Judy is survived by her brother Dale (Catherine) Puisto of Madison, Wisconsin; sister Nancy (Steve) Ordish of Raisin Twp.; four nephews; two nieces; three grand nieces; and one grand nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P. M. Saturday, February 24, 2007, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Daryl Etheridge officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 P. M. Friday, February 23, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
MAGGIE HALL
BRITTON
Maggie Hall, age 98, of Onsted, formerly of Britton, died March 8, 2007.
She was born February 16, 1909 in Floyd County, KY, the daughter of Garfield and Nancy (Honeycutt) Collins. She married Troy Hall and they spent 50 years together before he preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church, Martin KY. Maggie loved to cook, garden, and make quilts. Maggie cooked for Larry Coscarelli and Harvey Carpenter at their well known establishments.
She also owned and operated The Britton Restaurant with her daughters.
Maggie is survived by two daughters, Glenda Crawford of Britton and Fayetta (David) Hohenstein of Onsted; 11 grandchildren; one great grandson; one great great grandson a sister, Diane (Clyde) Spivey of Blissfield; and daughter-in-law, Emma Jane Hall of Milan.
In addition to her husband Troy, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Virgil and Donald Hall; daughter, Stella Rainey; 3 grandchildren, Mark Crawford, Charles "Chuck" Rainey, and Elizabeth Rainey Flint; and beloved son-in-law Charles "Red' Rainey.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2007 at Bethel Baptist Church, Britton, with Rev. Robert Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and from 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. An additional visitation will take place one hour prior to funeral services Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
