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Antonio R. “Tony” Vargas, age 75, of Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 at home in Tecumseh. Tony and his family were blessed to receive an additional 20 years together through the Gift of Life Program. In January of 1991 he received a liver transplant through the generosity of a donor family. He was born April 10, 1936, in San Antonio, TX, to Domingo and Maria Louisa (Regalado) Vargas. On May 26, 1958, he married Maria A. Terrazas in Angola, IN.Tony served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Ford Motor Company until his retirement in 1998. Tony was a member of St.

By DEB WUETHRICHTecumseh has been recognized as a Five-Star Community as part of an annual iLabs eCities research survey. UM-Dearborn’s iLabs eCities research recognized 45 Michigan communities who were developing a positive entrepreneurial climate.

Donald A. (Don) Smith, 86, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 at his home in Foxfire Village, near Pinehurst, North Carolina.Funeral services were held in the Mausoleum Chapel at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Southern Pines, NC, on Saturday, Nov. 19.Born Sept. 5, 1925 in Hazel Park, Mich., he was a son of the late John and Jessie Woolner Smith, husband of the late Edna Dawson Smith, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Archie and Harold Smith, a sister-in-law, Henrietta Brown, two brothers-in-law, William Brown and Roger LaCasseMr. Smith was a U.S.

By DEANE ERTSConstruction of the new Hospice of Lenawee Home is nearing completion in time for its scheduled opening in February and, as with any home, furnishing the residence is becoming a primary concern.“We want the community to know that this is their home, so we thought it would give everyone a feeling of ownership if the people who will be using it could help furnish it,” said Susan Turner, hospice director of community education and development.

By MICKEY ALVARADOmickey@tecumsehherald.comColumbia Central’s gymnasium vibrated with excitement on Thursday, Nov. 10, as Tecumseh’s varsity volleyball team defeated Jackson Lumen Christi in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Class B Regional championship.Tecumseh’s fans were as much a part of the contest as the players as chants and cheers seemed distracting to the Titans right from the very first match.

Diana Lynn Robinson, age 66, of Onsted passed away Monday, Nov. 14. She was born April 12, 1945 in Tecumseh to John and Polly (Collins) Walden. On Aug. 31, 1963 she married Richard Robinson and he survives.Diana was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of the M.B.R.A. Diana enjoyed going to rodeos, she loved horses, and she loved to travel.

Robert John Herington, age 63, of Tecumseh, joined his high school sweetheart Nov. 15, 2011. He was born Oct. 27, 1948 in Grand Rapids, Mich. to Charles and Geraldine (Sanger) Herington. On Oct. 12, 1968 he married Brenda Alford.Sadly, she preceded him in death on April 28, 2011.Bob was a member of the Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church. He worked as a supervisor for Detroit Edison for 33 years before retiring in 2003. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, and traveling and vacationing with his beloved wife.

Sherri Ann Barrett, age 21, of Tecumseh, passed away Nov. 10, 2011 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born Feb. 18, 1990 in Adrian, Mich. the daughter of Gary and Janice (Cousino) Barrett.

Richard Linn, age 77, of Tecumseh began his eternal journey on Tuesday, November 08, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born December 16, 1933 in Britton, MI, the son of Virgil and Grace (Winterstein) Linn. He married Linda Kanous on June 29, 1963 and she survives. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Britton and Tecumseh area. He worked at Ford Motor Company, Ypsilanti Plant, for 30 years, retiring in September of 1994. Richard was a member of the American Legion Post #34 in Tecumseh and past member of Post #155 in Britton.