Archive - 2008

Henry F. Mastie, 86, of Tecumseh, formerly of Britton and Ann Arbor,  passed away peacefully December 9, 2008,  at the Saline Evangelical home  surrounded by his loving family.  Henry was born December 28, 1921 in Stambaugh, Michigan the son of Michael and Sophie (Philipkowski) Mastie.  On September 8, 1945  he married Kathryn Olds in Ann Arbor and she survives.  At the age of 18 after spending one year with the CCC's he enlisted in the United States Army serving from 1940 to 1944.  He was in the European Theater of Operations and was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Henry was employed by the Chrysler Corporation for 19 years, retiring in 1971.   Henry enjoyed 28 happy, wonderful winters in Englewood, FL, especially playing shuffleboard and cards He was a former mayor of Britton and belonged to the American Legion Glen H. Daykin Post #155, the Tecumseh VFW and was a life member of the Adrian DAV.

Besides his wife Kathryn, Henry is survived by his children, Ronald H. (Judy) Mastie of North Port, FL,  Dennis Mastie of Alexandria, VA and Barbara (Tony) Nykodym of Monroe, MI; grandchildren, Michelle (Nelson) Glowacki, Mark (Katie) Mastie, Angela (Joe'l) Marshall; Zachary Nykodym,  Dennis Jr. and Daniel Mastie; great grandchildren, Molly and Madolyn Glowacki and Jarell Marshall;  siblings, Helen (Frank) Shurtliff, Bernice Brunelli, Della (Marvin) Bemis, Frank Mastie; Stan (Jan) Mastie and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Joe and John (Pug).

Richard E. Ford, 82, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2008.  He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Nellie Marie.  
He is survived by his son Roger Ruff of Texas, granddaughters Crystal Casaceli of New York and Wendy Ruff of Texas, great grandchildren, Jackie, Malissa and Derek Citron of New York, Michelle and Amy Zamora of Texas.  Richard was a hard-working man, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  His son and granddaughters take comfort in knowing that he has been reunited with his wife, and is surely enjoying his finest cup of coffee.  

He will be buried next to Nell at Lenawee Hills Memorial Park.  Arrangements were entrusted to Brown-Van Hemert Funeral Home in Hudson.  View this obituary and send condolences and remembrances at www.brownvanhemert.com

Lilas M. Williams, 91, of Tecumseh, passed away December 7, 2008.
Lilas was born May 28, 1917 in Tecumseh, MI the daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Raymond) Welsh.  On April 9. 1939 she married Joseph Williams in Adrian.  Lilas retired from the Tecumseh Products after many years of service.

 
Lilas is survived by her children, David (Becky) Williams of FL, Doris A. (James) Bell of FL and Jerry Williams of Jackson, MI; sister Rea Edgar of Morenci; five grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
Besides her husband, Joseph, Lilas was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

A memorial service will be held  1 p.m.. Monday, December 15, 2008, at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Rev. Lloyd Jewett officiating.  Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday.  

Condolences to the family may be made on line at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

Riverbend Friends invites you to its new beginnings at the "Relaunch Service" Sunday, Dec. 14, at 10:45 a.m. Come as you are and plan to stay afterwards for lunch at 9500 Tecumseh-Clinton Hwy, Tecumseh, MI.  For any questions, please phone (517) 423-3977.

A Grief Share seminar: Surviving the Holidays will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Tecumseh District Library, downstairs meeting room.  The seminar is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. There is no charge for this event.
The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death. Topics to be discussed include “Why the Holidays Are Tough,” “What to Expect,” “How to Prepare,” “How to Manage Relationships and Holiday Socials” and “Using
the Holidays to Help You Heal.”
Those who attend will receive a free book with over 30 daily readings providing additional insights and ideas on holiday survival.
For more information, please call Dana Hendrickson at (517)423-1125.

TECUMSEH MISSIONARY Baptist Church will hold its Christmas program entitled “The Christmas County Spelling Bee...How do you spell love?” will be held Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Finger foods will be provided after the program.  For more information call 423-8050.