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Gerry L. House, age 77 of Tecumseh, passed away December 12, 2013 at home under the care of Great Lakes Hospice.He was born October 5, 1936 in Ann Arbor, Mich., the son of Elmer House and Abbie Hull.On September 19, 1975, he married Sondra J. Kroeger in Angola, Ind., and she survives.Gerry was employed with Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant, for 30 years, retiring in 1999.

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Economic development in the city of Tecumseh means not just bringing in new business, but also nurturing existing businesses. Economic Development Director Paula Holtz is committed to helping the downtown and its businesses to grow and stay viable.“All of us would identify with the downtown as our core identity,” she said. “That’s where we want to see development.”“If every community had an economic development, city council and city like Tecumseh, they wouldn’t have the vacancies,” said building owner Dan Meikle.

To the Editor,This week we received the worst news of our lives. The love of my life, Patricia ‘Pat’ Bowles has Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. She is taking it well.Pat has loved living in Clinton for the past 37 years and really enjoyed working in the school system, especially with all the kids. Even now some of those kids still call her “Mommy Bowles.”Please, let’s celebrate Pat’s life now. She has always loved getting cards. She would always say “don’t buy me anything, but a card.” If you can, please send Pat a card to P.O. Box 412, Clinton, MI 49236.

To the Editor,I hope that the DNR officials of Michigan or Lenawee County can purchase the property on Red Mill Pond to develop a small public park.It is a beautiful pond that helps to make Tecumseh a beautiful place to drive into and to live and it would really help those that have worked so hard to keep the pond a beautiful place. I think Mr. Ray Herrick once owned the ground. It would be nice to name it the Ray Herrick Park. He has done so many things for the people of Tecumseh, as many others have also.

Margie Ree Forsthoefel, age 80, of Tecumseh, passed away December 7, 2013 at home surrounded by her family, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.Margie was born January 6, 1933 in Hamilton, Ala., the daughter of Pink Levi and Sarah Della (Anglin) Rayburn.On June 6, 1958 she married Gregory J. Forsthoefel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Adrian, Mich.He preceded her in death November 23, 2004.Margie enjoyed reading, collecting and refinishing antiques and gardening. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, especially returning to Alabama to see family and friends.

Charles W. Frost, age 69, of Tecumseh, passed away December 2, 2013.Charles was born June 19, 1944 in Tecumseh, Mich., the son of Charles W. Frost, Sr. and Ruth Solarski.On October 1, 1965 he married Vicki Kempf in Tecumseh and she survives.

Keith Eldon Swain, age 77, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2013 at 8 p.m., at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. He was born in Hillsdale, Mich., on Jan. 2,1936, the son of Edwin and Daisey (Leeder) Swain. He enjoyed all sports especially baseball. He was particularly fond of The Michigan State Spartans and the Detroit Tigers. He coached little league baseball for many years winning 14 city championships in Tecumseh and Adrian, including one with his son Brian and the Knights Point Grocery in 1981. He worked at the Tecumseh Products Co. from 1968-1995 (retired).

Clinton High School’s varsity girls basketball team lost 60-32 against Manchester on, Tuesday Dec. 3.“Too many turnovers cost us, as we dug ourselves into an early hole,” said Clinton head coach Nito Ramos. “Yet, we were able to cut their lead to nine early in the third. We were unable to sustain any type of comeback after that. We will work to cut down on our mistakes. I believe in these girls and what they can accomplish.”Missy Dowell led Clinton’s offensive attack with eight points while adding three steals.