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Roy S. Brantley
Roy S. Brantley, age 88, of Van Buren Twp., died Dec. 27, 2008. He was born March 13, 1920, in Paducah, KY, the son of Jefferson and Elizabeth B. (Sexton) Brantley. Roy was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II.
He was retired from Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant.
Roy is survived by two daughters, Rose (Warren) Bell of Milan, Charlene (Delbert) Smith of Lansing; 3 sons, Roy Samuel (Denise) Brantley of Columbia, TN, Roger Brantley of Tecumseh, and David Brantley of Wapakoneta, OH; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Starling J. Brantley; and his brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will take place 2:00 PM Tuesday December 30, 2008 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with Rev. Lyle Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at Brookside cemetery, with military honors performed by the Michigan Army National Guard.
Visitation will also take place on Tuesday, Dec. 30th, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Brenda K. Pierson
Age 62, of Manchester, passed away December 29, 2008. She was born November 16, 1946 in Wayne, MI, the daughter of Elmer and Emma (Harding) Cottingham. Brenda was employed at Busch's, Clinton store.
She attended Tecumseh Freewill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Carl, 3 daughters, Diana (James) West, Carol (Henry) Douglas, Amanda Pierson; brother, Robert Cottingham; sister, Peggy (Leon) Foster; and 6 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Elmer Cottingham, Jr. Funeral Services will take place 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 3, 2009, at Tecumseh Freewill Baptist Church, with Pastor Gene Hurley officiating. Interment will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday and from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh
Denise Wolfe
Age 50, of Adrian, passed away, suddenly on, December 30, 2008. She was born April 5, 1958, in Adrian, MI the daughter Charles (Alice) Cherry & Alma Reynolds.
Denise was employed at Pilkington in Clinton for over 20 years. She enjoyed listening to music and going to concerts along with taking road trips and going camping.
She is survived by her parents, Charles (Alice) Cherry of Adrian, her siblings, Doug, Dawn and Cathy, her children, Bevin (Dave) Barlett, Brad (Tiffany) Wolfe and Dustin Locker all of Adrian, her grandchildren, Madison, Mason, Tristan and Aryana, her beloved companion for over 20 years, Randy Locker, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma Reynolds. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday and also on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Robert E. Hull
Age 83, passed away, December 31, 2008, at Tendercare of Adrian. Cremation will take place. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Eddress C. Mann
Age 86, passed away, December 31, 2008, at Fulton County Health Center. Cremation will take place. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Morris L. Gleason
Age 94, of Muskegon, MI, passed away, December 31, 2008, at Mercy General Hospital. Cremation will take place. Arrangements entrusted to J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian.
Jerry W. Drought
Age 64, of Jackson, died Jan. 2, 2009 at Tendercare of Albion. Cremation has taken place.
Joseph Marrocco
Age 72, of Mt. Clemens, died Jan. 2, 2009 at Henry Ford Select Specialty Hospital, Mt. Clemens. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements by J. GiIlbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Gregory John Wolf
Age 60, formerly of Adrian, resident of Saline, MI, passed away on Jan. 2, 2009. Gregory was born August 27, 1948 in Reading, PA the son of Elmer and Margaret (Schwank) Wolf. He attended Penn State University and left to serve in the Special Forces of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Merillat Industries for 17 years and most recently was employed by Fypon, Inc. as Director of Marketing. He was currently enrolled through the University of Phoenix to obtain his Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Business Management.
Besides his wife, Lynette, Greg is survived by his daughters, Tonya (Justin) Huffman and Christi Renner Wolf; mother, Margaret Wolf; sister, Janice Wolf; step daughter, Alison (Duane) Durham; and grandson, Cody Durham.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Cremation has taken place. An open house to celebrate Greg's life will be held at the family home from 1 - 4 P. M. Saturday, January 10, 2009.
A custodial account for educational purposes has been established for Christi. Donations will be gratefully received in lieu of flowers. Please send checks in the name of Christi Wolf to TCF Bank, 1301 East Michigan Avenue, Saline, MI 48176. Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Anne Stokes
Age 87, of Berrien Springs, MI, passed away, January 4, 2009, at home. She was born September 27, 1921, in Greensboro, NC, the daughter of Ulton & Larcenia (Goins) Wood. Her family has made arrangements for an immediate cremation.
Richard P. Plaza
Age 55, of Jackson, MI, passed away, January 4, 2009, at Allegiance Hospital. He was born May 9, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leonard & Marian (Snellenberger) Plaza. His family has made arrangements for an immediate cremation.
Georjean "Jeannie White" Hadley
Age 37, of Grass Lake, MI, formerly of Dundee, MI, passed away, January 4, 2009, as a result of a homicide. She was born February 1, 1971, in Du Quoin, IL, the daughter of John White & Norma Smith.
In addition to her parents, John & Norma, she is survived by her husband, Shane Hadley, her son, Buddy Hadley, her daughter, Shana Hadley, four brothers, Tim (Roberta) Melton of Crosby, TX, David (Iva) Melton of Dundee, MI, Jack (Janet) Melton of Adrian, MI, and Bobby White of Dundee, MI, one sister, Christina (Keith) Brooks of Monroe, MI, her half brother, Tony, step brother, Victor, and step sister, Sandy.
She was preceded in death in by her daughter, Amanda Lynn Hadley.
Funeral Services will be held 1:30 PM Saturday, January 10, 2009, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Burial will follow in Maple Grove cemetery, Dundee Twp., MI. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:30 AM until the time of service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.
Henry Shepherd
Age 80, of Mason, MI, passed away, January 4, 2009, at Eaton Community Hospice Residence. He was born May 16, 1928, in Prestonburg, KY, the son of Johnny & Lily (Prater) Shepherd. His family has made arrangements for an immediate cremation.
Mae E. Illeck
Age 92, of Tecumseh, MI, passed away, January 5, 2009, at at the Napoleon, OH Lutheran Nursing Home. Mae was born August 3, 1916 in Milton, Pennsylvania the daughter of Raymond and Minnie (Kerr) Weikel. On January 15, 1948 she married Stephan Illeck in Milton, PA. He preceded her in death Sept. 29, 1980.
She was a graduate of Milton High School, Bloomsberg State Teachers College, Bloomsberg, PA, and Siena Heights University with her Masters and Specialist Degrees. She was a lifelong educator starting in a one room schoolhouse in rural Milton, PA to Eschwege, Germany where she was a principal/teacher to children of the U. S. Army. She retired from the Tecumseh Public Schools after 37 years of service. Mae was a charter member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tecumseh being their first organist and choir director. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority, Tecumseh Business and Professional Women, Tecumseh Monday Club, Tecumseh Music Club, Lenawee County Retired Teacher Assn and the 3 L's at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Mae is survived by one daughter, Suzanne (Philip) McCartney of Bryan, OH; one son, Gregory (Lynn) Illeck of Anderson, S. C.; 4 grandchildren, Christopher McCartney, Michelle (Timothy) Umbaugh; Steven and Shawn Illeck and great grandson, Eli Umbaugh. Besides her husband, Stephan, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gladys.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A. M. Friday, January 9, 2009 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tecumseh with Rev. Richard Webb officiating. Burial will take place Monday, January 12, 2009 at Harmony cemetery, Milton, PA. Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 P. M. Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Tecumseh.
Jean Kulik
Age 88, resident of Auburn Hills, MI, passed away, January 6, 2009, at Crittenton Hospital. Cremation will take place.
Mary Towery
Age 98, resident of Clawson, MI, passed away, January 6, 2009, at Cambridge Nursing Center. Her family has arranged for burial in Fredonia cemetery.
David Wood
Age 92, resident of Plymouth, MI, passed away, January 6, 2009, at Arbor Hospice Residence. His family has made arrangements for an immediate cremation.
Sharon Nims, passed away, January 7, 2009, at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital. Cremation has taken place.
