Roger A. Covell Obituary
Age 78, of Jackson, passed away suddenly
on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Roger was
born on April 21, 1947 in Tecumseh,
Michigan and graduated from Clinton
High School in 1965 where he was an
outstanding athlete. He continued his
education at Michigan State with a degree
in agriculture. Roger was a proud United States Army
Vietnam Veteran, serving on the Cambodian
Laos borderas a helicopter traffic
controller. He was employed in quality
control at Ford Motor in Saline, retiring
after 30 years in 2002. Roger was raised
as a farm kid on his family farm in
Manchester. Even though he moved to
Jackson in the early 1980's, he continued
to be actively involved on the farm
his entire life, even up to the day
of his passing. When working for Ford,
he would stop daily and spend weekend
days checking on his parents, Richard
and Eileen Disbrow and tending to other
farm responsibilities. After retirement
and his parents passing, Roger assumed
the business and operational duties
of the 175 year old centennial farm.
Besides farming, Roger had many other
interests including the Detroit Tigers,
Detroit Lions, MSU football and basketball,
farm toy shows, and dalmatian dogs.
He enjoyed the farm in all seasons,
especially deer hunting in the fall.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by several cousins and
special long time friends, Susan Diebold
and Patty Monroe.
Cremation has taken place and a private
interment will be held at Manchester
Cemetery at a later date.
Denice
Anna Anderson
November 11, 1947 ~ March 4,
2025
1952
Denice Anna Anderson, age 77, of Clinton,
MI, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025,
at Adrian Bay Rehab and Nursing Center.
She had been in poor health for several
years. Born on November 11, 1947, in Detroit,
MI, to the late Carl M. and Geraldine
E. (Willer) Anderson, Denice’s life
did not begin well. The first 4 years
started out normal, growing up with older
sister Joyce and her parents in Berkley,
MI. Then, in 1952, at the age of four,
she contracted polio. Polio was peaking
in 1952 affecting 37 out of 100,000 people,
killing nearly half a million people worldwide
and leaving many more paralyzed. Coinciding
with her polio diagnosis, her little brother,
Carl, was born in 1952. When admitted
to the hospital, they performed a tracheotomy
to help her breathe. Fortunately, she
responded well to many hours spent in
an “iron-lung” (see picture
of Denice in front of the iron lung) that
helped her breathe and preserve her lung
function. When discharged, months later,
she suffered some paralysis of her limbs.
Her father, Carl, assisted by her mother,
Gerry, worked relentlessly, every day
to exercise, massage and stretch her arms
and legs. She was not always a willing
participant in these activities! Thankfully,
because of this, she regained full mobility.
She was one of the first patients to receive
the Salk Vaccine after her recovery. Sadly,
her bout with polio did not end there.
In her late 60s, she was diagnosed with
Post Polio Syndrome that often affects
polio survivors’ years after their
initial polio recovery. While not severely
affecting her at first, it slowly caught
up with her, requiring her to use a cane
to walk, then a walker and finally a wheelchair
while also contributing to her health
decline. She fought through it all, however,
to have a productive, adventurous and
enjoyable life.
She was Confirmed at Gloria Dei Lutheran
Church in Tecumseh. A 1965 graduate of
Clinton High School, Denice continued
her education, acquiring a Bachelor's
Degree in Journalism from Michigan State
University. One of her first official
“journalism” positions was as
a reporter for the Tecumseh Herald, in
Tecumseh, MI, a position she held off
and on for years during her summer breaks
from school. Many may also remember Denice
as the girl making/selling popcorn at
the Clinton Theater (who would occasionally
sneak a free bag to her little brother).
She always smelled really good when she
got home from work. During her five-years
at MSU, she worked for the student run
MSU Daily News as a Student Editor. After
graduating from MSU in 1971, she continued
her job at MSU while also being hired
by the Lansing State Journal where she
worked for an additional six-years as
a Copy Editor.
This was a very busy, yet enjoyable time
in Denice’s life. She was working
two jobs, she had a boyfriend, and she
played tennis on a regular basis, took
horse-riding lessons and even became a
rifle sharpshooter (that made her father,
also a military and State Police sharpshooter
very proud). She lived in a nice little
house and pretty much had everything going
for her. Then in 1978 she decided she
had done everything she wanted to do at
the Lansing State Journal there was no
higher positions there that she wanted
and she simply wanted to do something
different so she up and embarked on a
two-year journey around the United State.alone.in
her little Chevy Nova that she often slept
in a very courageous thing for a young
women to do! Her journey took her down
through New Orleans, then the Southwest
and Northwest, spending six or seven months
at a ranch resort in Glacier National
Park in Montana she loved it there the
mountains and cool crisp air. Then she
headed back closer to home to drive all
around Michigan and around Lake Superior.
During her travels, particularly in the
western states, she earned money working
on ranches where she rode horses, lived
in bunk houses, cleaned out stalls and
so forth. she loved it!
Her travels behind her, she then departed
for New York City. again, a very courageous
thing for a young woman to do. In New
York, she lived in a small studio apartment
in downtown New York City, and she worked
as a freelance copy editor developing
relationships with many of the large New
York area publishing houses. She edited
many popular novels, medical articles,
documentaries and a wide assortment of
magazine publications. She rubbed elbows
with many famous authors and even some
actors during her time in New York.
Then in 1989, she once again grew restless
and was looking for new challenges. So,
what did she do? She moved across the
entire country to Santa Fe, New Mexico
and officially settled down there, where
she continued her work as a freelance
copy editor. In 1998, it was back to Clinton
and the old house she grew up in to help
attend to her ailing mother who was living
with her brother, Carl. She continued
her freelance copy editing and even worked
again for a period of time for the Tecumseh
Herald. Around 2012 the last of her publishing
resources, that accepted freelance copy
editing, dried up and she semi-retired
at that time.
All and all, it was a wonderful, productive,
enjoyable and adventurous life that Denice
lived. she was a very kindhearted and
free-spirited person and will be missed.
Denice is survived by her sister Joyce
Anderson of Ypsilanti, her brother Carl
(Josephine) Anderson of Dundee, a nephew,
John (Jean) Anderson, niece, Christa (William)
Branum, niece, Jaime Lange, niece, Kelsi
Capaul and 13-grand nieces and nephews.
A private “Celebration of Life”
will be held sometime this summer in her
honor. Condolences may be sent to Joyce
or Carl at P.O. Box 38, Dundee, Michigan,
48131.
Thank you is extended to Trinity-St. Joseph
Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, the Mission
Pointe Rehab Center in Ypsilanti, the
Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
in Adrian, the Adrian Bay Rehab and Nursing
Center and her homecare team of Physicians,
Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Physical
Therapists and the Clinton Fire Department
and Lenawee County, Washtenaw County and
Jackson County Rescue Crews for all the
wonderful services they provided in such
a kind and compassionate manner during
the past six-months.
Terry
Ann Senkewitz
August 17, 1947 ~ September
30, 2024
Terry Ann (Whiteman) Senkewitz, 77, of
Brooklyn, MI, passed away on September 30,
2024. Terry was born in Tecumseh, MI to
Alan & Thelma Whiteman on August 17,
1947. She attended Clinton high school,
graduating in 1965. While attending Clinton
she was a Majorette, and excelled in band,
playing both flute and piccolo. Her love
of music followed her throughout her life,
as she taught herself to play the banjo
and would accompany her husband John while
he played the guitar. Terry worked for IBM
as a Keypunch Operator for many years. Later
in her career she worked in many office
settings, including working for Columbia
Options School. One of her favorite things
was working with kids, and she volunteered
at Miller Elementary for many years. Terry
had a love of nature, animals, cooking /
baking, furniture restoration, and had a
creative streak a mile wide. Depending on
the day, you may find her with a kitchen
full of freshly made bread, refinishing
a chair, in the woods with a tent and a
campfire or fishing on a bank with a cane
pole (her favorite). She rarely sat still,
unless it was with a good book. She loved
being around kids, and for many years was
“THE” team mom, who always showed
up with all the supplies needed for any
situation, for whatever game was being played.
One of her favorite hobbies in later years
was feeding everyone. Her self-taught baking
skills were the stuff of (local) legend.
Terry is survived by her husband John Senkewitz
of Brooklyn, her son Michael (Adonia) Senkewitz,
daughter Cathy Senkewitz and grandsons Jacob
Gross, Joshua Gross, Ethan Senkewitz and
Adam Senkewitz. She is preceded in death
by her parents Alan and Thelma Whiteman,
as well as her brothers Jerry (Judi) Whiteman
and Alan Gene (Shirley) Whiteman. Currently
there are no services. Memorial donations
may be made to Jackson County Animal Shelter,
3370 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson MI 49203.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude
to Legacy Assisted Living as well as Gentiva
Hospice for their amazing care of Terry
To send flowers to the family or plant
a tree in memory of Terry Ann Senkewitz,
please visit our floral store.
John
Thomas "Tom" Doyle
November 5, 1946 - January 18,
2024
John Thomas "Tom" Doyle, age
77 of Whitehouse, OH passed away on Thursday,
January 18, 2024 at Mercy Health Perrysburg
Hospital in Perrysburg, OH. He was born
November 5, 1946 in Jackson, MI the son
of the late Kyron Rolland and Mary Louise
(Waudby) Doyle.
Tom was a graduate of Clinton High School,
class of 1965. He proudly served his
country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.
He was retired from the automotive industry
and was a talented electrician. Tom loved
to build RC airplanes and do woodworking.
He loved watching movies and pointing
out the goofs because of his time as a
projectionist at the Clinton Theater.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing
guitar and shooting pool. Tom was a very
generous soul and would help anyone in
need.
Tom is survived by his siblings, William
“Bill” (Jill) Deuel of Ypsilanti,
MI, John (Sandy) Halchishak of Peoria,
AZ, Eric “Rick” (Debbie) Halchishak
of Tecumseh, MI and Maureen (Don) Darville
of Port Richey, FL; and three nieces and
two nephews.
Cremation has taken place and there are
no services planned. Memorial contributions
may be made to any veteran association.
John Warren Basinger,
age 77, of Tecumseh, MI passed away on
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Trinity
Health Ann Arbor Hospital with his family
by his side. He was born on December 9,
1946 a son of the late Kenneth and Mary
Norma (Froehlich) Basinger. On July 11,
1985 he married Angie Nesci and they have
shared over 38 years together. John worked
as a teacher, coach and financial advisor
during the course of his life. He was
a member of the U of M Club of Ann Arbor.
John loved football especially U of M
football. He coached football in Charlotte,
Morenci and Tecumseh. While he was in
school he played football, baseball and
basketball and then went on to play football
at Olivet College. In his spare time he
enjoyed playing golf. John loved his grandchildren
very much, was a wonderful father, grandfather
and husband.
Along with his wife,
Angie, John is survived by his four children,
Meg Richie of Adrian, MI, Jim (Heather)
Chapp of Caledonia, MI, Amy (Matthew)
Blaisdell of Zionsville, IN and John (Raven)
Basinger of Littleton, CO; 11 grandchildren,
Maranda and Lucas Richie, Spencer and
Parker Chapp, Zachary, Trevor and Ella
Blaisdell and James, Ryland, Greyson and
Gwenyth Basinger; one great-grandchild,
Marianna Duclos. Along with his parents,
Kenneth Basinger and Mary Norma Aho he
is preceded in death by the father that
raised him, Paul Aho and a sister, Margaret
Baird.
Visitation for John
will be held on Thursday, December 21,
2023 from 3pm-5pm & 6pm-8pm at the
Tecumseh Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes.
A funeral service will be held on Friday,
December 22, 2023 at 12pm at the funeral
home with Pastor Doug Shotsky officiating.
Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Mott’s Children’s Hospital and
The Wounded Warrior Project.
To send flowers to the family or plant
a tree in memory of John, please visit
our floral store.
JOHN
W. BASINGER PHOTO BANNER WAS TAKEN TO
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& for a Friend & Dau. Meg on his
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"NEW
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Brookside
Cemetery, Tecumseh, MI
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STANLEY
A. MIEDUCH
BORN: MARCH
29, 1924
DIED: APRIL
1, 2023
STANLEY MIEDUCH
OBITUARY
Stanley Aloysious Mieduch,
age 99 of Battle Creek formerly of Clinton
passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023
at Battle Creek VA Medical Center. He
was born March 29, 1924 in Detroit, a
son of the late Antoni and Mary Mieduch.
Stanley married Geraldine Klenczar on
July 27, 1946 and they shared 64 years
together until her passing on August 24,
2010.
Stanley proudly served his country in
the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Marines,
during his service in World War II he
crossed the Atlantic Ocean eight times.
He was a member of the DAV. Stanley owned
Pike Inn Bar and Tavern that was located
on Tipton Highway and US 12 for 21 years.
After that he was an ice cream truck vendor
in Clinton until his retirement in 1992.
Stanley enjoyed visiting yard sales and
had donated 13,000 books to the Ann Arbor
VA. Most of all he enjoyed the time he
spent with his family.
Stanley is survived his son Daniel (Rhonda)
Mieduch of Scottsdale, AZ and Michael
Mieduch of Clinton; brother Joseph Mieduch
of Flagstaff, AZ; two grandchildren, Megan
(Travis) Kerr of Woodland Hills, CA and
Mercedes Mieduch of Scottsdale, AZ; and
one great grandchild. Besides his parents
and his wife, he was preceded in death
by a brother, Edward Mieduch and a sister,
Eleanor Wrona.
Cremation has taken place and a Military
graveside service at St. Dominic Cemetery
in Clinton will be at a later date.
To send flowers to the family or plant
a tree in memory of Stanley, please visit
our floral store.
LINDA GIER OBITUARY
Linda Rae Gier, 76, of Cement City passed
away at her home on December 28, 2022.
Linda's family and friends will gather
on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Life House
Church, 9425 Tipton Hwy., Tipton, MI from
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Her funeral
service will immediately follow at 1:00
p.m. at the church. Pastor Brian Grothe
will officiate.
Linda was born on December 15, 1946, in
Clinton, Michigan to Edward and Ellen
Rae (Mulnix) Blatchford. She was a graduate
of Clinton High School. After graduation,
she was employed at Hoover in Manchester
where she met her husband, Raymond Gier.
They were married for 54 years. She then
graduated from Adrian Beauty School and
worked as a beautician for several years
in salons and had her own in-home salon.
She retired from Hill's Heart O' The Lakes
Golf Course in 1998 to spend time taking
care of her grandkids. She took a few
months every year to go to her winter
home in Homosassa, Florida (where her
kids and grandkids would visit every year).
Family and friends meant everything to
Linda and you never spent any time with
her that she didn't make you laugh. She
was the life of every party and the "hostess
with the mostess" – opening
her home for annual family and friend
pool parties, graduation parties, weddings,
anniversary parties, retirement parties
not to mention hosting annual birthday
celebrations for each of her kids and
grandkids and all the holiday gatherings!
She was the strength and rock of her family
– she was always the soft place to
land when anyone was having a rough patch.
She was a consummate cheerleader and #1
fan for her kids and grandkids. She was
sure each one could climb right up to
the sky and place a star; and she wasn't
shy about telling anyone just how proud
she was of each of them.
Linda will be missed by her husband, Raymond;
her children, Brett (Lisa) Gier and Shaney
(Jon) Gorrell; grandchildren, Jonathan
Gorrell, Noah Gorrell, Alanah Cochran,
Carissa Gorrell and David LeForge. Step-granddaughters
Brittany Ramos and Ashley Gomez; great
grandchildren, Brodee, Aryella and Nash
Gorrell; several brother and sister-in-laws
and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded
in death by her parents; four brothers,
David, Eddie, Phil and Ted Blatchford;
and her in-laws Carl and Madeline Gier.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Please leave a message of comfort for
Linda's family or sign her guestbook at
www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
I
will never stop missing you, Gram. I love you
- Carissa - March 11
KATHRYN
LANCASTER OBITUARY
Mary Kathryn (Meister) Lancaster 73, of
Key Colony Beach, Florida, died peacefully
on July 10, 2022 with family by her side.
Kathy was born April 30, 1949 in Lansing,
MI to Edward and Kathryn Meister.
As a child, Kathy loved spending summers
with her grandparents at Old Mission Peninsula,
MI. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy
High School in Mount Pleasant, MI where
she wasa cheerleader. Kathy earned a BA
in English from Central Michigan University,
an MA in School Counseling from Eastern
Michigan University, and received a Ph.D.
in Educational Leadership from Walden
University.
An avid equestrian and advocate for children,
Kathy authored several books and articles
about adoption and about horses. She competed
on the Hunter Jumper circuit at the state
and national level and won a state and
several regional competitions. Kathy was
part owner and instructor at Foxfire Farms
and Lancaster Farms.
Kathy was a lifelong educator who held
multiple positions throughout the years,
which include being a teacher at Tecumseh
High School, Tecumseh, MI; the Director
of Grace Jones Community Day Care Center,
Marathon, FL; and a teacher, school counselor,
and librarian at Marathon Middle/High
School, Marathon, FL.
Kathy is survived by her loving husband,
George H. Lancaster; her children Christine
Lancaster, George E. (Karen) Lancaster,
Jonathon (Samantha Young) Lancaster, and
Thomas Lancaster; her grandsons Tim, George
D., Jimmy, John, Cooper, and Jaylan; her
siblings Thomas (Eileen) Meister, Maureen
Kennedy, and Christopher (Kathleen) Meister;
and her many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial service will be held on August
7, 2022 at 2:00PM at St. Columba Episcopal
Church, 451 52nd St. Gulf, Marathon, FL.
A second memorial service will be held
on Friday, September 2, 2022 with a visitation
from noon to 2:00PM and a service beginning
at 2:00PM at the Handler Funeral Home,
302 N Jackson St, Clinton, MI. Inurnment
will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery,
Clinton, MI.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome
at Marathon Fire and Rescue, Marathon,
FL https://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/firerescue
or Two Wild Hearts Sanctuary and Equine
Rescue https://www.wildheartssanctuary.org
in Clinton, MI.
To send flowers to the family or plant
a tree in memory of Kathryn, please visit
our floral store.
Published
by Handler Funeral Homes & Cremation
Services - Clinton Chapel on Jul. 16,
2022.
David W. Papsdorf, 75,
passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021.
David was preceded in death by his parents,
Waldo and Norma Papsdorf; sister, Noelle
Rogers; and brother, Paul Papsdorf-VanEtten.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie Papsdorf;
children, Kris (Deatrick) Verrier (Frank),
Derek Deatrick (Jana), Joshua Papsdorf
(Jill), and Daniel Papsdorf (Tania Beltran
Papsdorf); siblings, Wanda Papsdorf Meszaros,
Don Papsdorf (Christi), Michael Papsdorf
(Beverly), and Robin Papsdorf Kallman;
grandchildren, Caleb Papsdorf, Reva Papsdorf,
Clare Papsdorf, Silas Papsdorf, Penelope
Papsdorf, and Finn Papsdorf, Tom Bruce,
Jack Deatrick, and Liza Verrier. A Celebration
of Life Service will be held at 1:30 pm,
Wednesday, December 22, at NewSpring Church
North Auditorium, 12200 E. 21st St. N.
There will be viewing one hour prior to
services. Memorials to: NewSpring Church
and His Helping Hands. Share condolences
at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine
Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.
(View above link,
A WONDERFUL SLIDESHOW of our Classmate,
David Papsdorf in Early C.H.S. School
Life, and Later in Wichita, KS, with his
Wife, Dixie & Wonderful Children and
Grand-Children!!)
DAVID
W. PAPSDORF - PAGE 052 - CHS 1965 - THE
OAKS YEARBOOK
David
Papsdorf #70, Co-Captain of the Clinton
Redskins, 1964 Senior Season
Named
1st Team All Lenawee County & 1st
Team All-State
Whiteman, Judith 11/25/1947 - 11/16/2021 Brooklyn
Judith Ann Whiteman , 73, passed away November
16, 2021. Judith's family and friends will gather
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00 pm-7:00
pm and Wednesday from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Eineder
Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel. Her funeral
service will follow on Wednesday, November 24,
2021 at 11 am. Pastor Jeff Sheeks will officiate.
She was born on November 25, 1947, in Adrian,
Michigan to Ralph and Jacqueline (Baker) Franke.
Judith married, Jerry Whiteman, on August
16, 1980 in Brooklyn, Michigan. She will
be remembered as a pioneer for women in law
enforcement as one of the first Policewomen
in Jackson County. Judith worked for multiple
law enforcement agencies in the surrounding
communities. She retired from Blackman Township
Department of Public Safety after 25 years of
service, while continuing to work for Columbia
Township Police Department. Judith was a member
of the Brooklyn Sportsman's Club. Travelling
to the Upper Peninsula was one of her most cherished
memories, she also enjoyed feeding birds, crafting
and taking cooking classes with her family.
She loved all animals, especially her yorkies,
Bunny and the late Bear. Judith was an amazing
woman who was very generous and expected nothing
in return. Judith will be missed by her children,
Devyn (Naomi) Peek, Eric (Dina) Peek, Christina
(Scott Quiring) Peek and stepson Rick Whiteman;
her mother Jacqueline Burton; siblings, Jim
(Lonnie) Franke, Debbie (Jim) Rutherford, David
(Diane) Johns, Gerald Johns and Jamie Burton.
Grandchildren; David (Heather) Peek, Michael
(Shaena) Peek, Nicole, Mark, Ethan, Daniel and
Eric Peek. Great Grandchildren; Jordan, Derek,
Alex, Kaniyah and Emberlee. She is preceded
in death by her father Ralph Franke, stepmother
Marilyn Franke, sister Karen Morris and her
husband Jerry. Memorial contributions are suggested
to Cascades Humane Society. Please leave a message
of comfort for Judith's family or sign her guestbook
at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone
we love and cherish. Family and friends must
say goodbye to their beloved Dorrie Blom of
Clinton, Michigan, who passed away at the age
of 94, on November 11, 2021. You can send your
sympathy in the guestbook provided and share
it with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Lester
Otis and Iva Dell Dowling (Driscoll); her husband
Edward John Blom; her daughter Denise Blom;
and her siblings, Leland, Lawrence Dowling and
Evelyn Heimerdinger.
She is survived by : her children, Patricia
Fero of Ann Arbor, Catherine Hammond (Misha)
of Ypsilanti, Phillip Blom of Clinton and Barbara
Blom of Ann Arbor; her grandchildren, Ted Fero,
Tony Fero, Paul Blom, Jim Inman, Josh Blom,
Jennie Sekiya, Katlyn Blom, Robert Blom and
Zach Brooks; and her great grandchildren, Christian,
Olivia, Kimo, Aiden, Koa, Orion, Max, Natalie,
Emma, McKenzie and Charlotte.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Clinton
Senior Center. Please accept Echovita’s
sincere condolences.
Obituary:
John “Jack” Edward Jansen, age 84,
of Clinton, unexpectedly entered eternal peace
on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy
Hospital in Ann Arbor, surrounded by his family.
John was born July 15, 1936 in Detroit, the
eldest son of the late Adolph Jack and Sophia
Rita (Tomasco) Jansen. On July 5, 1980, he married
Bonnie Lynn Hoover. John and Bonnie shared over
40 years together, raising their children while
farming and shepherding thousands of sheep over
the years in Lenawee County.
John graduated from Denby High School in Detroit
and went on to graduate from both Wayne State
and Michigan State University. He then moved
to Clinton where he taught vocational agriculture
and shop classes at Clinton Community Schools,
retiring in 1986. His lifelong passion was farming
and carrying on his wife’s family farming
operation. He was a dedicated member of the
Michigan Retired/Former Agriculture Teachers
group, and a long-time member of the Michigan
Sheep Producers Association. John loved traveling
to and exhibiting at farm shows each year. He
enjoyed keeping in touch with his dear family
and friends, including a few from his early
childhood days. John also made a point of keeping
in contact with as many former students as he
could. He wholeheartedly adored spending time
with his young grandchildren, who each put a
twinkle in his eye.
In addition to his beloved wife, Bonnie, John
is survived by four loving children, Caroline
(Larry) Brewer of Tecumseh, Julia (Caleb) Schlegel
of Clinton, Lisa London of PA, and James Jansen
of Henderson, NV; brother, Ronald Jansen of
Clinton; beloved grandchildren, Trent Brewer,
Riley Schlegel and Sibilla Brewer, and numerous
other extended family members. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by two
siblings, Richard Jansen and Shirley Wohlfield.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration
of Life will happen at a later date.
Published
by Tec.
Herald Admin on
Wed, 04/22/2020 - 4:46pm
Ridge A. Matthews, 10, of Temperance, MI, ran and leaped into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Motts Children’s Hospital.  Born January 15, 2010, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of Brian and Lori (Knudsen) Matthews. Ridge was a 3rd grader at Jackman Road Elementary School. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, and included everybody with him. Those who knew him were blessed.  He attended New Life Church in Petersburg, Mich.
Ridge is survived by his loving parents; Brian and Lori Matthews; brothers, Riley and Reece Matthews; grandparents, Gerry and Cheryl Knudnsen, Tracey (JoAnn) Matthews and Deborah Matthews; great grandparents, Rosemarie Knudsen and Herbert Anderson.
Due to COVID-19,visitation and services will be private. Funeral services will be webcast on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at 11 a.m. thru the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home website. Interment will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, Michigan. pawlakfuneralhome.com.
Saw this on Facebook today. Tku Linda Kinney for sharing. Terry Samuel Schuler Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 11:22am Terry Samuel Schuler, of Cape Coral, Florida formerly of Clinton, passed away January 15, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
He was born May 22, 1951 to Ruby (Anglemyre) and Arthur Schuler. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1969 and worked for a company that moved to Florida. He loved the warm weather so he remained there.
Terry is survived by three daughters, Melissa, Jennifer and Jessica, seven grandchildren, and a brother Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Dale, and niece Tara.
Burial of cremains will be in May at Riverside Cemetery in Clinton with his parents.
Charlene was born November 16, 1951 in Holland, (St. Mary's, Grand Rapids,Michigan) to Charles and Stella Crittenden. Charlene was an only child, but grew up with her cousins Cheryl and Christy that she looked upon as older sisters. Charlene attended the University of Michigan for her Bachelor’s Degree in English. Charlene and Don met at a Christian camp in the summer of 1973. They were wed in Ann Arbor, Michigan in July 26, 1975. Don and Charlene had two sons, Matthew born 12/24/1976 and James 05/19/1978. They celebrated 41 years of marriage until Don’s passing on 10/16/2016. Charlene was a secretary for some years, until later staying home as a dedicated home maker. Charlene was also a survivor of breast cancer! Charlene was a strong, and resilient woman that fought a hard battle and won. Charlene is survived by her son, Matthew Hoyt and his wife Jamie and their children Lillian and Madeline. Charlene has many family members and friends she leaves behind that she loved dearly. Charlene enjoyed her times gardening, shopping and reading the word of our Lord Jesus Christ. Charlene was a living testament of sharing encouraging words and the Lords scriptures through handwritten letters. She will truly be missed!
Charlene Hoyt 's Birthday Nov. 11, 2016
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CLASSMATE: Jean Marie (Harvey) Gluch, passed on Wed. Oct. 3, 2018.
ADRIAN
- Jean Marie Gluch,
age 72, of Adrian passed away on
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at her home.
She
was born on Sept. 2, 1946, in Tecumseh,
the daughter of the late Lyle Keith
and Ruby May (Easton)Â Harvey.
While attending Ferris State as an
art student she met her future husband
and love of her life, Bob Gluch. She
and Bob married on Sept. 14, 1968.
He preceded her in death on Sept.
24, 2013. Jean
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Adrian. A devout Catholic
for more than 40 years she read her
Bible every morning. She worked alongside
her husband at Culligan Water Conditioning
in Adrian. Jean
and Bob loved restoring old homes,
completing nine full rehabs together.
Her passion was caring and tending
to the current family home. She was
a fantastic artist, working with many
mediums. Jean was selfless and generous
of her time and labor to family and
friends. Her greatest love came from
being a mother and a grandmother to
Kraig and Cameron. Jean
is survived by three sons, Joel (Crystal)
Gluch of Ann Arbor, John Gluch of
Adrian and Robert Gluch and fiance,
Felicia Lopez of Ypsilanti; one daughter,
Gabriel Cole and fianc, Noah Cruz
of Adrian; two brothers, Doug Harvey
of Brooklyn and James Harvey of Adrian;
two sisters, Merribelle Richardson
of Adrian and Joan Harvey of San Diego,
Calif.; and two grandchildren, Kraig
and Cameron Cole. In addition to her
parents and husband, Bob, she was
preceded in death by two brothers
Ron and Russ Harvey. Visitation
will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
7, 2018, at the Tecumseh Chapel of
Handler Funeral Homes, where a Vigil
Prayer service will be held at 7:30
p.m. The Funeral Mass will begin at
11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Adrian. Visitation will
also take place at the church on Monday,
from 10 a.m. until the time of the
mass. Burial will be in Ridgeway Cemetery,
Tecumseh. Contributions
may be made to St. Joseph Catholic
Church. Condolences may be offered
to the family at www.handlerfuneralhomes.com
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CLASSMATE:Â Gloria
Jean (Maniscalco) Willing passed
on Wed. Sep. 17, 2018.
Gloria Jean Willing
TIPTON – Gloria J. Willing, age 71, of Tipton, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her family.   She was born February 26, 1947 in Newburg, New York to Michael and Jean (Barrett) Maniscalco, Sr. On July 31, 1965 at St. Peter’s Church in Tecumseh she married Neal Kenneth Willing and he survives. Gloria enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting and creating arts and crafts. She also enjoyed the time she was able to spend with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband she is survived by four daughters, Dr. Kristina (Christopher) Olson-Pupek of Sault Ste. Marie, Heather Lewis (Nick Williams) of Clinton, Malissa (Steve) Huggett of Ypsilanti and Kendra (Keith) Sande of Clinton; two brothers, Michael (Shirley) Maniscalco, Jr. of Suffolk, VA and Anthony (Cindy) Maniscalco of Bryan, OH; one sister, Tina Marie (Mark) Cline of Britton; and 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Worship Leader Anne Schepeler officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson-Marry Funeral Home, Tecumseh. Cremation will follow the service and burial of cremains will be in Lenawee County Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh at a later date.
CLASSMATE:
Nancy
(Bowman) Garcia,
passed on Wed. Sep. 17, 2018
2
Emails from Cheryl Beasley & Kinda Kinney
below.
Hi
John and Linda,
Barb
Rhoades called me to tell me Nancy Bowman
Garcia passed away Friday
May 8.
Barb called today and said Nancy wanted no
visitation, no service and no announcement
in the papers. John, thought you might want
to put this on our web page. Linda, I know
you try to keep track of our classmates.
Nancy lately has not wanted people to see
her and be with her. Feel bad about this.
I have been getting nice Christmas cards from
her. Had nice talks with her when her dad
and stepmom passed away.
Cheryl
Beasley
Hi
Cheryl and John,
We
have been up at our cabin in Minnesota for
three weeks and just got back last night.
We
had a text from our son saying that Mary Lou
Bowman Coury contacted him and wanted us to
know about Nancy. Nancy is actually Glenn's
second cousin and we see her and her husband
quite frequently. In fact, we saw her about
a month ago at a visitation in Adrian for
another cousin's 55 year old wife!
I
know no details about what happened. Mary
Lou told our son that she had been hospitalized
around Mother's Day. I DO think that she
passed on Friday, June 8th from a vague posting
from another cousin on Facebook. You are
right, Nancy told me several times that she
would not come to our gatherings, but she
always asked about them and her friends.
When we last saw her, she was going to have
surgery on one of her knees that was bothering
her. Her husband, Hector, will be devastated.
She also had two children, a boy and a girl
and two grandsons (I think)
We
were so sorry to get this news. Thank you
for thinking to pass it along. We all need
to keep in touch. This is our third loss
since the 50th: Don, Jerry Whiteman and now
Nancy.
Linda
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Lewis Webster Slusher, 76
Sibling Brother to Classmates Ruby & Arnold Slusher
Email - Linda Kinney
Lewis
Webster Slusher,
age 76, of Adrian, MI, passed away, March
29, 2017. He was born October 22, 1940, in
Hulen, Kentucky, the son of William &
Mossie (Ruherford) Slusher. Lewis received
his undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky
University and his Masters Degree from Eastern
Michigan University. Lewis taught at Clinton
High Schooland the Adrian Training School.
He had many hobbies, including baseball, Elvismusic
and old cars. Lewis is survived by his daughter,
Catherine Elizabeth Slusher, his son William
Lewis Slusher, one grandson, Vaughn AnthonySlusher,
two sisters, Lassie (Jerry) Lewis and Ruby
Wilson, two brothers,Arnold (Kathleen) Slusher
and David (Carolyn) Slusher and many devoted
niecesand nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, William & Mossie Slusher
and two brothers, William Thomas Ledford and
Ronald Lee Slusher. Funeral
Services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, April
2, 2017, at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home,
2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Burial will
take place 11:00 AMMonday, April 3, 2017,
in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, MI. Visitation
will be onSunday from 11:00 AM until the time
of service at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral
Home, Adrian, MI.www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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Noelle Colleeen Papsdorf,
Oldest sister to our Classmate Dave Papsdorf, has Passed-On. FB Message - Linda Kinney
As I was just
reading my 11-10-16 Clinton Local I noticed
the obituary for Noelle Colleen Papsdorf.
Noelle was born in 1942 and was the oldest
of seven children: Noelle, Wanda, Dave, Don,
Mike, Robin and Paul, who passed away a couple
of years ago. Noelle had a long musical career
that began right here in Clinton. The world
has lost a brighttalent.
We
Send Condolences for the Classmates &
the all of the PapsdorfFamilies,
Most
Recent info on our Classmate Dave.
David (Dixie)
Papsdorf
12310 Ridgepoint Circle Wichita, KS 67235 316-773-0644
PS. You can also keep updated on the FB Page below, (Copy & Paste)
Clinton High School Alumni-Clinton, MI
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Lila (Bezile) Greenfield Cammet, age 90
Bruce & Maggie Greenfield wanted you All to know..
Lila Elnora Greenfield Cammet, age 92, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2016 at the Arbor Hospice Residence with her children at her side. She was born on February 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Harry and Dora (Knutson) Bezile in Iron Mountain, MI. She married Clyde W. Greenfield Jr. and he preceded her in death in 1987. Lila married her second husband, Lewis Keith Cammet in 1988 and he also preceded her in death in 2015.
Lila retired from Clinton Public Schools after 36 years as a cafeteria manager. She was a long-time member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, member of the United Methodist Women and Eastern Stars. She was active with Keith’s 863rd Engineer Battalion Army reunions, loved bowling, golfing, sewing and gardening. Above all, she loved her family, spending time with them, especially her grandchildren.
Lila is survived by her children, Bruce (Maggie) Greenfield of Toledo, Ohio, Kay (Richard) Zemke of Hale, MI and Kim Greenfield of Clinton, MI. Her loving grandchildren, Elease Luke, Renee (Curtis) Artman, both of West Branch, MI, Todd Perry, and Tamara Young, both of Toledo, OH; and great-grandchildren, Nathan Woletz and Johnathon Luke. Her siblings; Lyle (Edna) Bezile of Florida, Richard (Judy) Bezile of Ada, MI and Doreen Coates of Grand Rapids, MI; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands and a brother, Harold Bezile.
Visitation for Lila will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Clinton Chapel of Handler Funeral Homes, from 2-6:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday, November, 14, 2016 at the Clinton United Methodist Church at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Clinton, MI. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lila to the Clinton United Methodist Church.
Bruce's Mother, Lila, attended our 50th Class Reunion last year.
Lila also worked at the Clinton Schools during our high school years as one of our Lunch Lady's.
And Bruce told me she was a, Rosie The Riviter, and her 2nd husband Keith worked at Willow Run before the War, he signed up for the Big War and was placed into the 863rd Engineer's Battalion, and spent time in the Pacific War.
Don Hoyt's funeral will be a gravesiteonly service on Tuesday, Oct 25, 2016 at Conquest Cemetery, Zellwood, Fl.Viewing will be from 10:30 a.m. To 11:00a.m. at which time the funeral service begins.There are directions and otherinformation at this web site:
Joanna B. Lancaster, 94,
of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, March
08, 2016 at her home with her family at her
side. She was born on February 27, 1922 in
Metamora, OH the daughter of Clyde and Florence
Gormley. She graduated from Metamora High
School and Cleary College in Ypsilanti, MI.
Joanna married George E. Lancaster on December
27, 1945 in Metamora and they shared 55 years
together before his death in 2000.
Joanna was a long time member of St. John's
Episcopal Church in Clinton. She worked as
a bookkeeper at various locations, and many
years with Lancaster Insurance Agency. Joanna
enjoyed her participation in the Smile Reading
Program at Clinton Elementary School and was
a past Cub Scout Leader. Her hobbies included
reading, playing bridge, cross stitch and
knitting and she enjoyed watching the Detroit
Tigers. Joanna's greatest joys were her children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren and
spending time with them.
Joanna is survived by her children, George
(Kathy) Lancaster of Key Colony Beach, FL,
Jeanne (Robert) Ford of Blissfield, JD (Joyce)
Lancaster of Clinton; grandchildren, Christine
Lancaster, George (Karen) Lancaster, Brian
(Janira) Ford, Kelly (Brandon) Bollin, Jonathon
(Samantha Young) Lancaster, Tommy Lancaster,
Jacinda (John Grabo) Lancaster, James (Deanna)
Lancaster, Juliana and Jared Lancaster; great-grandchildren,
Timothy Parker George, James and Jack Lancaster,
Jacob, Tyler, and Brianna Ford, Avery Joanna
and Emma Bollin; many nieces and nephews;
and her sister-in-laws, Louise Gormley and
Milly Gormley of Ohio. She was preceded in
death by her husband, George; her brothers,
John and Prentiss Gormley; sisters, Meredith
(Virgil) Gobba, Winifred (John) Shelton and
Alice (Walter) Schafer; her in-laws, Hutter
(Frank) Jeannette, Minota (Joe) Fleming, Lois
Lancaster, Jack Lancaster, Sallie (Edward)
Mack and Laura (Ken) Koch.
Memorial visitation will be held on Friday,
March 11, 2016 at the Clinton Chapel of Handler
Funeral Homes from 2-4 pm & 6-8 pm. Memorial
service will be on Saturday, March 12, 2016
at St. John's Episcopal Church of Clinton
at 11:00 am with visitation from 10:00 am
until the time of the service.
Burial will be private at Riverside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in honor of Joanna
may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church.
A special thank you to her caregivers, Linda
Marcum; Hospice of Lenawee nurse, Rochelle;
and aide, Carmen and the many contacts at
Hospice. Your love and support made this journey
with mom comforting.
Obituary for Jerry Lee Whiteman His Legacy....Whiteman, Jerry Lee, age 68 long-time resident of Brooklyn passed away January 19, 2016 at Allegiance Health. He was born on August 17, 1947 in Tecumseh the son of Allan and Thelma (Duff) Whiteman. Jerry married Judi (Franke) Peek on August 16, 1980 in Brooklyn and she survives. He was employed with the State of Michigan Dept. of Corrections and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. Jerry was the true outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and most of all spending time with his family and friends. Jerry had a true love for nature and thought of Michigan's Upper Peninsula as God's country. His love for his family and friends will forever be remembered.
His Family....In addition to his loving wife of 35 years, Jerry is survived by his children: Devyn (Naomi) Peek, Eric (Dina) Peek, Rick (Jo Ellen) Whiteman, Christina (Scott Quiring) Peek; grandchildren: David (Heather) Peek, Michael, Nicole, Mark, Ethan, Daniel and Eric Peek; great grandchildren: Jordan and Derek Peek; twin sister: Terry (John) Senkewitz; brother: Allan Gene Whiteman; fur babies: Bear, Bunny, Izzy, Thor and Xena; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His Farewell...Jerry's
family will greet friends on
Sunday,
January 24, 2016 from 1:00 -
4:00 p.m.
at the Borek Jennings Funeral
Home, Braun Chapel. In his honor,
memorial donations may be shared
with the Cascades Humane Society.
Please sign Jerry's guestbook
at www.borekjennings.com
or leave a message of comfort
for the Whiteman family by calling
.877-231-7900
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Gerald William Rhoades 1942 - 2015
CLINTON - Gerald William Rhoades, age 72, of Clinton,passed away on Sept. 11, 2015, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with his family byhis side. He was born on Nov. 12, 1942, in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of Williamand Bertine (Filter) Rhoades. On May 6, 1967, he married Barbara Stamats andthey shared 48 loving years together.
Gerald
was a member of St. John's Episcopal
Church of Clinton and the ClintonAmerican
Legion Post No. 176. He was a veteran
of the U.S.
Air Force and retired
from ChryslerPentastar Aviation
after 28 years. He loved aviation,
enjoyed working on hisfarm and truly
enjoyed time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Barbara; children, Jason (Anne)
Rhoades ofClinton, Mich., and Amanda
Rhoades of Novi, Mich.; granddaughter,
AnnabelleJean Rhoades; a sister,
LuAnn (Carl) Schwab of Dana Point,
Calif.;brothers-in-law, Bill (Naydeen)
Stamats of Puryer, Tenn., Lois (Jody)
Hunter ofOnsted, Mich., and Bob
(Debbie) Stamats of Clinton, Mich.
Gerald is preceded indeath by his
parents; a sister, Janice Baird;
and a brother-in-law, JackRaymond
Gibson Jr.
Visitation for Gerald will be held
on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at the
TecumsehChapel of Handler Funeral
Homes from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to
8 p.m. Funeralservice will be at
the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept.
15, 2015, at 11 a.m. withvisitation
from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Military honors will beunder the
auspices of Clinton American Legion
Post No. 176.
Mary
Elizabeth O'Quinn,
age
64,of Britton, passed away on April
14, 2015 at Hospice of Lenawee,
with her loving husband by her side,
after a courageous three year battle
with pancreatic cancer. She was
born in Ann Arbor, Mich on January
7, 1951 to Thomas and Barbara (McCarty)
Young. On January 27, 1969, she
married the love of her life, Freddy
O'Quinn, in Detroit, Mich. Mary
was full of life and dearly loved
and adored by her family and everyone
who knew her by providing an immense
light into their lives. Mary will
always be remembered as a selfless,
kind-hearted, and beautiful person
who cared deeply about and put the
concerns and needs of family, friends,
and fellow mankind above her own. Mary
was also known for her artistry
by creating beautiful dried flower
and herbal wreaths, which were enjoyed
by many throughout the Midwest. She
found her greatest happiness while
spending cherished time with her
grandchildren, who were the light
of her life. She also felt great
joy when she was surrounded by family
and friends during birthday parties,
holiday celebrations, and other
wonderful gatherings. Â Mary is
survived by her loving husband,
Freddy; daughter, Shannon Gregory;
sons, Ryan (Coty) O'Quinn, and Kevin
(Kelly) O'Quinn; grandchildren,
Evan Gregory, Aaron Gregory, Aiden
Gregory, Cameron O'Quinn, Lauren
O'Quinn, Collin O'Quinn and Lilian
O'Quinn; sisters, Cynthia Rossow
and Diane (Doug) Powers and her
brother, Thomas (Linda) Young She
was preceded in death by her parents;
brother in-law, Richard Rossow; sister
and brother-in-law, Theresa (Jim)
Steele and her grandson, Zachary
Gregory. A Memorial Service will
be 12:00 p m Saturday, April 18,
2015 at J. Gilbert Purse Purse Funeral
Home, Tecumseh, MI. with visitation
at 11:00 a m, one hour preceding
the service. Donations in memory
of Mary may be made to The Pancreatic
Action Network or Hospice of Lenawee. Condolences
to the family may be made online
at www.pursefuneralhome.com.
Joshua
RobertWilliams, age 26, of Tecumseh
died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 2,
2014.
He
was born on May12, 1988, in Tecumseh,
Mich., to Timothy R. Williams and Dorinda
J. Dombek.Joshua worked in construction
as a repairman and enjoyed playing basketball
andmost of all spending time with his
sons.
Surviving
are hisparents, Dorinda (Rich) Doney
of Clinton and Timothy Williams of Clinton;
twosons, Jaxon and Jayce Williams of
Tecumseh; his girlfriend, Angeline Johnson
ofTecumseh; two brothers, Brandon (Brianna)
Williams and their daughter, Alexisof
Temperance, and Jordan (Erica Freshcorn)
Williams of Saline; two sisters,Kelsey
Williams of Clinton and Laurean Williams
of Tecumseh; his grandparents,Dennis
Dombek of Clinton, Lila Hurd of Clinton,
Max Williams of Belleville andSandy
Doney of Tecumseh; and his aunt, Tabitha
(Rudy Burciaga) Steele ofBelleville.
Joshua
waspreceded in death by his grandmother,
Gerda Dombek.
Funeral
servicesfor Joshua will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Anderson
Funeral Home,Tecumseh. Cremation will
follow the service. Visitation will
also take placeSaturday, from 11 a.m.
to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at
the funeral home.
Memorialcontributions
may be made to the family of Joshua
Williams to be usedaccordingly. Envelopes
are available at the Anderson Funeral
Home, Tecumseh.
Sad News, a classmate's parent passes away.. Dennis Bowman's father, George. D. Bowman, passed away on January 13, 2014. Visitation is Jan. 14th, Wed. tomorrow.
George Deloss
Bowman
(December
10, 1922 - January 13, 2014)
George Deloss Bowman was born
December 10, 1922 to Cecile (Johnson) Bowman
and Clarence L. Bowman and died on January
13, 2014 at age 91. He will always be remembered
by his family as a patriot and as the patriarch
not only of his family, but of his community.
He spent the first few years
of his life in Bloomfield Hills before moving
with his family to a farm on Lemm Road in
Manchester. He attended high school in Clinton,
graduating in the Class of 1941. On October
17, 1942, he married Margaret (McDermott)
Bowman. They celebrated their 70th anniversary
in 2012, and she preceded him in death in
August, 2013.
He was drafted in the Army during
World War II and served with the 1881st Aviation
Engineers in New Guinea and the Philippines.
His service to his country was a source of
pride to him as well as his family and the
community. For over 35 years he proudly carried
the American flag in nearly all of the parades
held in Clinton.
After returning home from the
war, George returned to Clinton, and there
he and Margaret raised their 5 children, Dennis
(Paula), Barbara (Steven Stack), Timothy (Sheila
Bork), Kevin (Carolyn), and Mary Kirby (Evan).
He had 9 grandchildren (Colleen, Caroline,
Beth, Amy, Matthew, Erika, Lucas, Alexander
and Molly) and 7 great grandchildren (Thomas,
Michael, Jacob, Kylee, Amber, Ellie and Nora).
After the war, George owned
and operated a gas station in Clinton. After
a few years, he went to work for Ford Motor
Company, while attending classes at Eastern
Michigan University and Walsh College in the
evening. He was loaned in 1977 by Ford to
be the guest of the Argentine government to
consult with them on automotive production.
He retired as an executive from Ford in 1982.
He holds the record for having
served as Village President of Clinton for
the longest amount of time. While serving
as Village President, he ushered Clinton into
the modern era by paving streets and installing
curbs, gutters and street lights throughout
the Village, and was instrumental in obtaining
the Smith-Kimball home for use as Clinton's
community center.
Retirement did not mean an end
to public service. He served on the Board
of Directors of Saline Hospital for 12 years.
While there he helped them cut their budget
to again become a profitable hospital. He
also became active in the VFW and served as
their Quartermaster and also was active in
the American Legion. He also served on the
Financial Committee of St. Dominic Catholic
Church. Until just a few years ago, he could
be seen each year selling poppies for the
VFW and Tootsie Rolls for the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed fine woodworking,
fishing and was a handyman extraordinaire.
When asked what he was most
proud of in his life, George replied that
he was the proudest of his family and his
career.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, his brothers Almont, Alton, Bond,
Rolland, Llewellyn, Maurice, and Clarence,
and by his sister, Annabelle Spencer.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday,
January 15, from 4-8 PM at the Clinton Chapel
of Handler Funeral Homes, with a vigil service
at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00
AM on Thursday, January 16, at St. Dominic
Chapel in Clinton, Michigan. He will lie in
state from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass.
Rite of Christian Burial will take place at
St. Dominic Catholic Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the St. Dominic Chapel, c/o
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 506 N. Union
Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286.
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 Classmate loses her Battle with Lung Cancer..
Judith Anne Allen, Class Info from Page 12 of "The Oaks" 1965
Obituary for Judi Anne Loucks
Judith Anne Loucks, age 66 of Parshallville, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Born in Detroit on August 8, 1947, she was the daughter of Bernard F. and Phyllis E. (Mahoney) Allen. A Parshallville resident for over 40 years, Judy was a 1965 graduate of Clinton High School and retired veterinary technician for the Hartland Animal Hospital. Beloved wife of Charles L. Loucks whom she married in Clinton on June 26, 1965. Loving mother of Bernard W. Loucks of Whitmore Lake and Daniel J. (Robin) Loucks of Howell. Proud and loving grandmother of two grandchildren, Ethan and Chloe. Also survived by her sister, Clarice (Jorge) Allen-Medina of Phoenix, AZ; nieces, Melissa Beier of Howell, Kathy Almas of British Columbia, Canada, Jennifer Medina of Royal Oak and Emily Medina of Arizona; nephew, Matthew Allen of Tecumseh. Loved as a Mother, by Ben Cinader and many others. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Roger B. Allen. Private services will be held by the family. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Livingston County or the Howell Nature Center.
 More Sad News...Angie (Nesci) Basinger's Mother, Angeline (Pollina) Nesci pass away this April 7, 2012.
Obituary
for Angeline Nesci
Nesci, Angeline
Age 95,April 7, 2012. Beloved wife of
the late Ilario who she married on December
29, 1945. A lady truly devoted to family,
she is the beloved mother of Vincent
Nesci & Angelyn (John) Basinger.
Proud grandmother of James (Heather)
Chapp. Great grandmother of Spencer
& Parker Chapp. Dear sister of Sara
Kramp & the late Catherine Pollina,
Pauline Webb, Joseph Pollina & Frances
Warner. Preceded in death by her parents
Giuseppi & Giuseppina Pollina. In
state Tuesday, April10, 2012 at 9:00
a.m. until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m.
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 18430
Utica Rd., (Gratiot @ Utica Rd.), Roseville,
Michigan. Memorials may be made to Henry
Ford Hospice Residence, Warren - Macomb,
11700 E. 10 mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089,
(586) 7543150. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com
Obituary for Ilario A. Nesci
Ilario Nesci age
99, "Larry the Barber" June 20, 2011.
Beloved husband of Angeline. Dear father
of Vincent Nesci and Angelyn(John)Basinger.
One grandchild, James(Heather)Chapp
and 2 great grandchildren Spencer and
Parker Chapp. Dear brother of Gina Quimby.
Also survived by his two brothers in
Italy Luigi and Gino. Pre-deceased by
his siblings Carmella Cavallaro,Victoria
Antico and Julio Piscieneri. Visitation
Wednesday at the St. Clair Shores Chapel
of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral
Home, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks N.
of 10 Mile Rd, 2:00pm till 9:00pm with
evening prayers 7:00pm. Funeral Thursday
Instate 9:00am Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 18430 Utica Road, Roseville
till time of Mass 10:00am. Entombment
Sacred Heart Cemetery. Mr. Nesci owned
the Freedom Barber Shop located in the
Fairway Shopping Center in Eastpointe,
MI for 54 years. Mr. Nesci was also
known to be a very staunch Republican.
Share a Memory with the family at www.bcfh.com.
Sad
News, John Bassinger's sister, Margaret
A. Baird, passed away due to a long
cancer battle, with her loving family
with John & Angie, by her side @
2:00 am March 14th. The visitation is
at Handler in Tecumseh, and Funeral
will be held tomorrow on Thursday @
11:00 am. We send Condolences to John,
Margarat's family, with a surviving daughter,
Stephanie with 2 grandchildren. http://www.lenconnect.com/obituaries
Margaret A. Baird,
age 69, of Tecumseh, formerly of
Morenci, passed away under the care
of Heartland Hospice, Monday, March
14, 2011, with her loving family
by her side.She was born April 8,
1941, in Adrian, Mich., the daughter
of Kenneth and Mary (Froehlich)
Basinger. On Aug. 19, 1983, she
married Jack Baird. Sadly, he preceded
her in death on July 15, 2009.Margaret
was a 1959 graduate of Clinton High
School. In her free time, she enjoyed
crocheting and crafting. She also
enjoyed spending time with her family,
especially her grandchildren.Margaret
is survived by her daughter, Stephanie
(Todd) Struck of Britton; her brother,
John W. (Angie) Basinger of Tecumseh;
her grandchildren, Tessia, Mia and
Dakota; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jack, and her parents.
Visitation will
be at the Tecumseh Chapel of Handler
Funeral Home on Wednesday, March
16, from 2 to 8 p.m., and from 10
to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17. Funeral
Services for Margaret will be at
11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, at
the funeral home with the Rev. Dennis
Owens of the Morenci Church of the
Nazarene officiating.
Condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.handlerfuneralhomes.com.
Willard "Bud"
Woodard, Sr.,
age 64 of
Clinton, died Monday, November 1,
2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital,
Ypsilanti. He was born August 7,
1946 in Tecumseh, the son of Lavern
and Angie (Baker) Woodard. He married
Debra Anne Kitson in Dexter, MI
on June 20, 1987 and she survives.
Bud
was a Veteran of the United States
Army serving in Germany from 1963-1967.
He worked at the Hydromatic Plant
of GM in Willow Run for 40 years
until retiring in 2006. He was
a member of the Clinton F&AM
Lodge #175 and the Clinton
American
Legion Post #176. Bud was an avid
motorcycle rider and enjoyed riding
his Harley Davison whenever he
could. He was a gifted woodworker
and enjoyed repairing and collecting
antique clocks. He will be greatly
missed by his family and all those
who knew and loved him. In
addition to his wife, he is survived
by his son Willard "Bud" (Janie)
Woodard, Jr., of Howe, IN, his
daughter Angie Lee (Richard) Walden
of Tecumseh, MI, two step children;
Joseph (LaShelle) Blassingame
of Springfield, MO and Catherine
(Ricky) Woods of Kountz, TX, two
brothers; Donald (Wanda) Woodard
of Citrus Springs, FL and Stanley
Woodard of Clinton, MI, twelve
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his
parents. At
his request, cremation has taken
place. There will be a memorial
gathering at the Clinton Chapel
of Handler Funeral Homes on Thursday,
November 4 from 3-6 p.m. followed
by a F&AM service. Burial
of his cremated remains will be
in Riverside Cemetery, Clinton
at a later date. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society.
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David Lawrence Van Riper, 62 ESCONDIDO --
David
Lawrence Van Riper passed away Monday,
February 15, 2010. He was born in Tecumseh
Village, Michigan, son of Henry and
Lillian Van Riper. David retired from
the banking industry where he had been
employed for 35 years. He was a caring,
thoughtful and very family orientated
man. Dave was a member of the Corvette
Club and Foresters. He had a love for
Nascar Racing, was a stock car driver,
and loved building and working on race
cars and classics. He had a great compassion
for racing at the Cajon Speedway before
they closed down. He is survived by
his loving wife, Stephanie; children,
Doug, Michelle, Keara, Nate and Zach;
his sister, Nancy; and brother, Jack.
A Celebration of Life will be held between
1p.m. and 4 p.m., Sunday, March 14,
in Escondido, Calif. Please call for
more information: 760-580-0811. Sign
the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
I wish you little bite-size pieces of perfection that give you the funny feeling that someone is smiling on you, holding you so gently because you are someone special and rare.
I wish You a day of Peace,
Happiness and Joy.
Remember to Make the Time TODAY,
To do something Special
for a Total Stranger.
Have a TERRIFIC day
Make it a Great Day!!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR "SUPPORT"! (Classmates, If you know of any classmate member that would like to have our Support,
please e-mail
John Hoyt and let him know the details
and information, so that he may promptly
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