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BOB KERR
TECUMSEH
Bob Kerr, age 67, of Tecumseh, died March 9, 2007 at University Hospitals, Ann Arbor, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 14, 1940, in Clintwood, VA, the son of Frank and Myrta Kerr. On October 16, 1965, he married Dorothy Ann Harp in Dearborn, MI. She survives.
Bob was a graduate of Western High School, Detroit, Class of 1957.
He then entered the United States Navy serving his country until 1961.
Bob worked for Detroit Edison for 34 years, retiring in 1998, leaving behind many close friends.
Bob was a member of Solid Rock Church, Clinton, MI.
During his lifetime, Bob was active with the youth in the community serving as a Boy Scout Leader, coaching hockey and Little League Baseball.
In addition to his wife Dorothy, Bob is survived by, a daughter, Bobbi Kerr of Tecumseh; 2 sons, Ray Orozco of Linclon Park, and Mike Kerr of Tecumseh; granddaughter, Chelsea Henry of Tecumseh; 3 brothers, Robert Earl (Madeline) Kerr of Abingdon, VA, twin brother, Joe (Barbara) Kerr of Sarasota, FL, and Frank (Debbie) of Abingdon, VA; his sister, Mary Sue Valletta of North Myrtle Beach, SC, numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.
He was preceded in death by one son, Daryl Kerr, his parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Solid Rock Church, Clinton, with Rev. Scott Sistrunk officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside cemetery, Tecumseh with military honors conducted by the Tecumseh American Legion #34 and the Tecumseh V.F.W #4187.
Visitation will be from 5-8 P. M. Sunday, March 11, 2007 and 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Monday, March 12, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
MATTHEW BARNETT
Hudson, MI
Matthew Barnett, age 45, of Hudson, passed away March 12, 2007.
Matthew was born February 11, 1962 in Adrian, Michigan the son of Beauford and Wanda(Gehring) Barnett.
Matthew is survived by a son, Joshua Barnett of Adrian; his mother Wanda Barnett of Hudson; one brother Beauford L (Laura) Barnett of Hudson; three sisters Diane Bearer of Toledo, Priscilla Matthews, of Toledo, and Lisa Crawford of Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews
Besides his father Beauford, he was preceded in death by his brother Mark, grandparents and uncles.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian with the Rev. Chris Cadwallader officiating.
Burial will follow in Sand Creek cemetery, Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 17, 2007 until the time of service at 1:00 P. M.
Ted Ellis Ormsby
Saline, MI
Age 82, lifetime Saline resident, passed away Tuesday, March 13th at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Saline after a short hospital stay.
Ted was born April 9, 1924 and graduated from Saline High School in 1942. He was a Bronze Star decorated US Army veteran of WWII (1943-45), stationed in the Asiatic-Pacific. After returning to Saline, he married Edith Joy (Way) of Pittsford, MI on August 20, 1947 in Newberry, MI, and she survives. They built their home in Saline and raised four sons together in the house where Ted lived until his final hospital stay.
Ted worked as an auto mechanic at Hoeft’s and then Bennett’s Service, in Saline, and finished his career with The City of Saline DPW, retiring in 1986. He frequently shared his mechanical expertise by fixing vehicles for family and friends, and passed on some of his knowledge assisting his sons, then his grandchildren, in repairing many scooters, mini-bikes, cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc. brought to his garage for an overhaul. A stroke in 1999 limited his mobility, but Ted could still determine the problem and advise the repair of just about anything.
In 1972, Ted and Edith purchased a cabin in Harrison, MI which was a favorite vacation spot for the entire family and many friends over the years. Before his health declined, Ted enjoyed bowling, boating, fishing, golf, snowmobiling, hunting (last founding member of the “Bois Blanc Island Hunt Club”) and was always ready to play a game of cribbage, euchre or pinochle. Ted loved animals and could be seen riding his motorized scooter around town, treating the dogs he met with a biscuit or two.
Besides his wife, Ted is survived by sons, Stephen (Mary Jane) of Saline Twp, Phillip of Harrison, MI, Kevin (Sandra) of Saline, and David (Tamara) of Clinton, MI; grandchildren, Michael (Ana Catalina), Jeffrey (Shaun), Amanda, Carrie, Christopher, Daniel, Elizabeth; great-granddaughters, Madalynn and Ava; sisters Dorothy Hiser and Betty Ormsby; one cousin, Russell (Joann) Ellis; sisters-in law, Anna Alber, Jane Bowen, Alice Kuhn, Bernadette Ormsby, Ruth Pocock, Dorothy Wiebusch; one brother-in-law, Peter Pocock; several nieces and nephews, notably Lynn Babcock, who brought him many home-cooked meals. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Florine (Ellis) Ormsby; one brother, Robert Ormsby; one cousin, Mac Lossing; and brothers-in-law, Glen Kuhn, Ed Hiser, Ralph Bowen, Clarence Wiebusch, Nathan (Al) Alber.
He was a life-member of The Saline American Legion Post #322.
Ted donated his body to The University of Michigan Medical School.
A private graveside service is planned for a future date. Friends and family are invited to join together at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd at the Saline American Legion Post #322 for a military recognition service followed by coffee hour/open house until 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, Humane Society of Huron Valley, Lenawee Humane Society, or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, MI.
Margaret Harvey
Tecumseh, MI
Margaret Harvey, age 95, of Tecumseh, passed away March 13, 2007. Margaret was born January 15, 1912 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, the daughter of John and Catherine (Crowley) Michel. On November 17, 1934 she married Henry C, Harvey at St. Gabriel Church in Prairie du Chien. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1976.
Margaret graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1931 and St. Francis Nursing School in Wisconsin on September 15, 1944 She began her nursing career at St. Francis Hospital. Margaret and her husband traveled extensively all over the world. During the Korean War she worked at a hospital in Japan. Later in her career she worked at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif as a private duty RN and Nassau Community Hospital in Mineola, N. Y. In 1967 Margaret and her husband retired to Hollywood, Florida. Margaret became a resident of Tecumseh in 1983 coming from Hollywood.
She is survived by her daughter Pamela (Edward) Hunerberg of Tecumseh; her grandchildren, Catherine Hunerberg Morman, Cindy Hunerberg, and Ed Hunerberg; and three great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Henry, she was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Callise (Harvey) Snider in 1957; her brother John; and sisters, June (Michel) Coorough and Norma (Michel) Thompson.
Private family funeral services will be held at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Additional services will be held at the Gate of Heaven cemetery in Springfield, MA.
Frank C. Horan
CLINTON
Frank C. Horan of Clinton passed away Thursday;, March 22, 2007 at Tendercare of Adrian under the care of Great Lakes Hospice and his loved ones.
He was born August 8, 1925 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania to Frank Horan and Mary Gregorski and he married the love of his life, Florence Ball on July 10, 1953. She preceded him in death in June of 2000. In addition to his parents and wife was was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Horan of Pennsylvania.
Frank was a very social person and made friends very easily. He loved especially being around his family and friends. Bowling, hunting, fishing, water skiing (even though he couldn't swim), traveling and camping were among his favorite activities.
A veteran of the Army during W.W.II he was stationed at Dachau, Germany. Dachau was the site of the concentration camp where thousands of Polish Jews and other prisoners lost their lives at the hands of the Nazi's. Frank could hardly speak of the place without becoming emotional.
Frank is survived by his stepson Michael Loucks (Rebecca) of Vassar, Michigan and his stepdaughter Cyndi Derby (Dick) of Saline, Michigan, 12 step-grandchildren and 12 step great grandchildren.
In addition to those mentioned Frank is survived by three brothers, George Sheypuk and Paul Sheypuk of Pennsylvania and Pete Sheypuk of New York; two sisters, Dorothy Lee and Agnes Kapinos of Pennsylvania; sister in law Carmen Korb of Louisville, Kentucky; a host of nieces and nephews and two special friends, Steve and Debbie Trammell of Manchester, Michigan.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Services for Frank will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 24th at 2:00 P. M. with visitation beginning at 12:00 noon.
Alan Mark Wagner
ADRIAN
Alan Mark Wagner, age 42, of Adrian, died March 22, 2007.
He was born June 11, 1964, in Detroit, MI, the son of Edwin and Penelope Wagner.
Alan is survived by his curent wife, Angel of Adrian, former wife, Kelly Ann Armour of Westland, 2 daughters, Chelsie Ann Wagner of Westland, Caitlyn Rose Wagner of Adrian; and one son, Schyler Mark Wagner of Westland; 2 grandchildren, Valerie Ann Barocio and Steven James Nicholas Pfister; mother and father, Edwin and Penelope Wagner; his brother, Blake Wagner of Texas, and Danny Wagner; uncles Norman (Cynthia) Wagner of St. Clair Shores, Brad Wagner of Detroit, Kevin (Carol) Wagner of Dearborn, and Rick Charley of New York.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Arthur W. George
TECUMSEH
Arthur W. George and Helen A. George went to be with their Lord and Savior within 15 minutes of each other on March 24, 2007 at the Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian surrounded by their loving family.
Arthur was born December 31, 1919 in Britton, MI the son of Ralph and Lenora (Buckles) George. Helen was born October 9, 1919 in Maybee, MI the daughter of Daniel and Grace (Laudenslager) Rehberg. Arthur and Helen were married on October 19, 1940 in Toledo, OH and celebrated 67 years together. They were members of Berean Baptist Church of Adrian. Their love for the Lord was demonstrated through their daily walk and love of others. They were residents of Tecumseh for all their adult lives. They enjoyed traveling the USA together and with friends.
Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was an avid game player and enjoyed gardening and reading. Arthur graduated from Britton High School in 1937. He had a long career as Chief Inspector at Tecumseh Products Co. retiring in March, 1982 after 35 1/2 years. He liked bowling, golfing, sports on TV and spending time with his family.
Arthur and Helen are survived by their two daughters Janice (Robert) Taylor, Linda (Larry) Lawrence and a son Lynn (Jeanette) George, all of Tecumseh. In addition, there are eight grandchildren; Robin (Ben) Neal of Adrian, Lynne (Carl) Hayes of Milan, David Taylor of Tecumseh, Nathan (Ericka) Lawrence of Palmyra, Trisha (Bobby) Benjamin of Adrian, Christopher Lawrence of Tecumseh, Dustin (Michelle) George of Adrian, Tiffany George of Tecumseh and 11 great grandchildren. Helen is survived by one sister, Wilma ( Leonard) Federer of Ypsilanti and one brother, Donald (Virginia ) Rehberg of Gainsville Georgia and preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Gladys Meska and Janet Pratt. Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Helen Ousterhout and Ethel Jewel; and two brothers, Gardner and Harlan George
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at the Berean Baptist Church, Adrian with Pastors Doug Rogers and Todd Hogue officiating.
Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 P. M. Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or Berean Baptist Church.
