Archive - Nov 2009

To the Editor,

I would like to know why the railroad tracks in Tecumseh are in such bad shape? At each railroad crossing from Staib Road to Russell Road, and especially the main four corners, the tracks are terrible.

They need to be repaired.
Thanks.

Nancy Anderson
Tecumseh

To the Editor,

On behalf of the “Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra” we would like to thank all of the wonderful people that helped make the “Friends of TSO Third Annual Car-Wash-a-thon” in September such a huge success!

First of all to Judy and Gary Hicks and all of the employees of Sudzy Duz It Car Wash…we couldn’t have done it without you...you are great!  A big thank you also to our great event sponsors – Kohl’s, Brindamour Photography, Carpet on Wheels, and The Tecumseh Herald.   To all of the TSO students, parents and friends that worked so hard that day…thank you!  To each and every person that came to get your car washed that day….Thank you!

The pledges are still coming in so we don’t have an exact total yet…but our total for this event is over $3,200.  Thank you to each and every one of you for your support.  With a community like Tecumseh…we are sure our dream of building an Orchestra room at Tecumseh High School  will come true.  

Amy Bates and Theresa Powers
Friends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra

To the Editor,

This letter is late in coming, so I apologize for its tardiness. On Oct. 19, the Tecumseh Youth Football program had its award banquet.

I attempted to thank everyone who helped make it a successful year, I however, forgot to extend a thank you to a very talented young lady, Stacia Serafin, an 8th grader at TMS. She volunteered to sing our National Anthem. Stacia did a wonderful job and I would like to say thank you so much for a job well done!

I also would like to thank Busch’s for price matching chicken and donating water for our dinner. It is much appreciated, and without it, I am afraid the eating wouldn’t have been as good as it was. Last but not least, D.J. Martin for letting us use his building for storing our equipment, thank you.

I feel very fortunate to be living in a town that gives so much and without a second thought in doing so.
Thanks again to all who made this year a great one.
 

Norleen Hyder
Tecumseh Youth Football

To the Editor,

In appreciation and on behalf of our mother, Irene Hahn, her four children wish to express our appreciation to all of you, near and far, who attended Irene's 90th birthday celebration at St.Dominic's Hall in Clinton on Nov. 7.

We were truly impressed by your well wishes, cards, flowers and most of all your presence at this event.
We appreciate the support we received from St. Dominic's Church and friends who volunteered their time to serve our guests.

And we appreciate the Indian Summer-like weather we enjoyed all weekend.
The memories will last a lifetime.

Ilene (Escott) Hahn, Darlene (Wagner) Hahn, and Mark and Eugene (Gene) Hahn

William J. Adams, 85, of Tecumseh, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti.  He was born on Feb. 9, 1924, in Flint, Mich., the son of Homer P. and Margaret F. (Rouleau) Adams, Sr.  On Sept. 12, 1948, 61 years ago, he married the love of his life, Eloise Cook.

William practiced Dentistry in Tecumseh from 1962 until he retired in 1986.  He then became a funeral director and was associated with Handler Funeral Homes since 1993.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Tecumseh and was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corp.  His education included a B.S. from Michigan State University in 1950, a M.A. Degree from Western Michigan State University in 1955, a D.D.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1962 and finally a B.S. Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University in 1991.  

He was very active in the Tecumseh community for many years serving on the Protective Services Commission, Kiwanis Club, Community Fund Board, City Council, Herrick Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees, and from 1974 to 1994 served on the United Savings Bank, United Bankcorp, Inc., and United Bank and Trust Boards of Directors.  William will be greatly missed by all of those who knew him, worked with him, served with him and loved him.

In addition to his wife Eloise, he is survived by his sons; Dr. Thomas Adams of Munising, Mich. and Dr. Jeffrey (Kathi) Adams of Wayland, Mich. his daughter Rebecca (Bill) Buchinger of South Lyon;  his sister, Joyce (Herb) Jacques of Linden, Mich.; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and one granddaughter, Mallory Buchinger.

A celebration of the lives of Deb and Eric Beaudry will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, 210 W. Pottawatamie Street, Tecumseh, Mich.

Deb's and Eric's eccentric personalities are well loved and will be remembered most, so we are asking friends and family to share special memories and stories during the celebration.

Deb and Eric passed away on Oct. 23, 2009, as the result of a crash in their airplane in Raisin Township.

Deb is survived by her mother, Rose Rodgers Hinkleman; sister, Minnie Rodgers Spreeman (Jeffry); brothers, Bill Rodgers Jr. (Robin) and Ken Rodgers.  Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Kathryn Wiard (Dennis) along with many wonderful nieces and nephews.  

Deb was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Rodgers; father, Bill Rodgers Sr. and nephew Kristopher Rodgers.

Eric is survived by his brother, George B. Beaudry and sisters, Beverly Kelly and Jeanne Gazlay.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Constance Beaudry.
Deb and Eric dedicated their lives to their children, Danny, Erica, Mark and to each other.  They had countless friends who were fortunate enough to know them and experience their incredible love story.  They were exceptionally passionate about their business, their health and their community.  They meant so much to so many and will be deeply missed.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Deb and Eric Beaudry Scholarship Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, 3000 Hart Road, Pueblo, Colorado,  81008.