Archive - May 2008

I start my summer every year with the ritual Memorial Day parade. Time is spent reflecting on those who gave their life in the defense of our country, our constitution, our way of life and yes, our freedom to speak out.

In this culture of reality TV we are exposed and conditioned to see it all, but I was not able to appreciate the “shock value” of the hearse in Monday’s parade complete with a flag draped coffin.

This was in very poor taste; please don’t do it again.

Sherry Peterson
Tecumseh

I would like to thank an anonymous person from the community.  After recently winning the SEC title, a couple players and I went out to eat afterwards and were generously treated to our meal by a mom and her son who was in his tee ball uniform.  I hope he has many fun experiences in baseball just like the team and I have had these past couple of years.  That just topped off a great day for us.  Thanks again.

Will Kasper
Tecumseh Varsity Baseball

Thank you for publishing the article on mortgage foreclosures in our area. It is a story that needs to be told. Joseph Stalin once said,  “A single death is a tragedy, a million deaths are a statistic.” Your story spotlighted the tragedy and pain many of our neighbors are going through in these difficult times.

Michael Brooks
Tecumseh

The Tecumseh H.O.P.E. Reading Program recently wrapped up the year with a mentor appreciation brunch. The theme was, “Mentors Light the Way.”

The coordinators would like to thank the following businesses for allowing work release for their employees to volunteer: Amazing Creations, Cyltec, Communities in Schools, Edward Jones, Edward Surovell, Kiwanis, National Honor Society, PEO Sorority, Siena Heights, Tecumseh Clinton Ford, Tecumseh City Hall, Tecumseh District Library, Tecumseh Parks and Rec, United Bank and Trust and Wacker.

We would also like to thank all of the new and seasoned mentors who have helped make this program a success. Mark your calendars — the H.O.P.E. program will be looking forward to starting up the new school year in October 2008.
Thank you again to all.

Jane Baker
Tecumseh

Olivia Cordova-Jaso, 70, of Adrian died Thursday, May 22, 2008 at her home.  She was born February 27, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Daniel and Guadalupe (Tellez) Cordova.  

Olivia was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a cook for over 20 years at the Sunnyside Restaurant. Olivia loved to cook, put puzzles together, play bingo, crochet and spend time with her family.

She is survived by four sons, Leopoldo Garcia Jaso of Adrian, Daniel Jasso of Adrian, Emilio Jaso of Adrian, Juan Roberto Jaso of Adrian; five daughters, Sylvia (Adolfo) Brito of Adrian, Elvira Jasso of Bryan, Texas, Frances (Harvey Stone) Lizcano of Jackson, MI, Sarah Rodriquez of Monroe, MI, Lile R. Jaso of Adrian; six brothers, Rudy Cordova of San Antonio, TX, Delfino Sandoval of Bryan, TX, Hector (Clara) Guedea of San Antonio, TX, Jeronimo Guedea of San Antonio, TX, Oswald (Mary) Guedea of San Antonio, TX and Nicholas Guedea of Bryan, TX; four sisters, Aida (Margarito) Garcia of Bryan, TX, Mary (Andrew) Rodriguez of Calvert, TX, Oneida Avila Andrade of Bryan, TX and Guadalupe (Jesse) Garcia of Houston, TX; 36 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The Funeral Liturgy for Olivia was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Louis Komorowksi as celebrant.  Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visitation was held at the Anderson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St, Mary’s Catholic Church or the family of Olivia Cordova-Jaso. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home.

Mary Ann D’Angelo, 48, of Adrian, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at her home.  She was born August 2, 1959, in Detroit, MI to Anthony and Lillian (Tidwell) D’Angelo.  She had worked at Collins & Aikman in Manchester.

Mary is survived by one daughter, Christina Kowalyk of Adrian; one grandson, Cordell Kowalyk of Adrian; one brother, Dale D’Angelo of Memphis, TN; and three nieces, Michelle (Ray) Klotz, Debra Kelley and Kelly Horton.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at the Anderson Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mary’s family.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home.