Obituaries

Laurie Ann Reuther-Casey, 46, of Tecumseh, died May 8, 2008 at Herrick Medical Center. She was born November 27, 1961 in Highland Park, MI the daughter of Allen and Sandra (Lewis) Schmidt. On October 31, 1992 she married Timothy Casey in Macon Twp., MI. He survives.

She was a 1980 graduate of Columbia Central High School, Brooklyn. Her passions were her family and a love of animals.

Besides her husband Timothy, she is survived by her parents; her children, Amanda (Jeremy) McKenzie, Megan Ann (Brian) Steele, and Bradley, Tamara, Angelica and Savannah Casey all of Tecumseh; sister, Lisa (William) Curry of Adrian and two nephews, Matthew and Andrew Curry.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Steven Reuther and her very best friend, Vicky Witson.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Larry Johns officiating.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

Oma Eldridge, 84, of Tecumseh, went to be with the Lord May 9, 2008.
She was a member of Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church and a part of the "Truthseekers".

She leaves behind her three children, Douglas (Sharon) of Pinckney; Barbara (Glen) Richmond of Tecumseh; and Brenda Corbitt of Tecumseh; six grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one brother, Grant Cole of Ypsilanti.

She was preceded in death by son-in-law, William "Buddy" Corbitt, and a grandson, Brian Corbitt.

A Celebration of Oma's life was held Monday May 12, 2008 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh, with the Rev. Brian Jones officiating.

Contributions in honor of Oma Eldridge may be made to: Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church.

Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made to the family at:  www.pursefuneralhome.com

Evelyn Mildred Hoffman, 92, of Adrian, died Monday, May 12, 2008, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.   She was born March 6, 1916, in Detroit to Forrest Allen and Cordelia (Meldrum) Butler.  On October 31, 1936, she married Richard K. Hoffman in Angola, IN.  He preceded her in death on February 25, 1998.  

Evelyn was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Adrian and the Family and Community Education Club of Michigan.

Her survivors include three sons, William Hoffman and his wife, Luann, of Grandville, Brian Hoffman of Adrian and Mark Hoffman of Onsted; three daughters, Carol Daisher and her husband, Philip, of Adrian, Marjorie Gentner and her husband, William, of Ann Arbor, and Lana Jett and her husband, Robert, of Brooklyn, MI; three brothers, Tom Butler of Bradenton, FL, Harold Butler of Palmyra, and Fred Butler of Blissfield; two sisters, Viola Sisk of Claremont, CA, and Irene DeBruin of Dundee, MI; 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Robert, in infancy; five brothers and two sisters.

Funeral Services for Evelyn will be held Friday, May 16, 2008, at 1 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with the Reverend Peter Mackey officiating. Burial will be in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park in Adrian.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.  You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomeadriantecumseh.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Christ Episcopal Church. Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

Irene Gasson, 95, of Adrian, formerly of England, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Provincial House.  She was born July 12, 1912, in London, England, to William and Minnie (Fisher) Wright.  She married William David Gasson on July 17, 1937, in London, England.  He preceded her in death on October 16, 1973.  

Irene had been employed at Hector MacDonald’s Limited in London, England.  She had lived in England most of her life, moving to the United States in 1998.

Irene is survived by a son, David Gasson and his wife, Jackie, of Adrian; four grandchildren, Samantha Stirrup and her husband, Scott, of Rougmont, North Carolina, Katie Conley and her husband, Ted, of Canton, Michigan, Matthew Gasson and his wife, Lara, of Mebane, North Carolina, and Daniel Gasson and his wife, Cristin, of Onsted; and 11 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, Will, she was preceded in death by her parents.

At Irene’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.  Memorial contributions may be made to Lenawee County Department on Aging.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson Funeral Home.

Ivan "Buck" Maynard, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away, May 8, 2008.
Buck was a WWII Veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Force. While in the Army Air Force, Buck flew 50 flight missions over Romania, Czechoslovakia, Austria, France, Italy, and Germany.  

He was awarded a Presidential Group Citation in addition to an Air Medal with nine Oak Leak Clusters. Buck was a member  of the Clinton  Baptist Church. He  is the former owner of Maynard Mini Services which he operated with his son Randy and wife Iileen for twenty five years. Buck was an "Ambassador" for the City of Tecumseh with his Maynard Mini Mobiles which he and Iileen were invited to many well known parades including,  Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, Orange Bowl Parade, Miami, FL, Parade of The Ugly King, San Antonio, TX, and Niagara Falls Parade.

Buck  was born May 31, 1923 in Tecumseh,  MI, the son of Leon and Florence (Garun) Maynard.   On January 11, 1956, he married Iileen W. Beach in Angola, IN.  She survives.

Besides his wife Iileen, Buck is survived by three sons:  Curtis Randy (Maggie) Maynard of Tecumseh; Jeffery (Alice) Maynard of Evergreen, CO; and Gary (Darlene) Maynard of Tecumseh; many grandchildren;  great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Logan, his parents, three sisters, and one brother.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at the Clinton Baptist Church followed by  military honors performed by the Tecumseh American Legion Post #34 and Tecumseh VFW Post #4187.  

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