Month: December 2012

Michael F. Czar, 89, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home.

Born October 6, 1923, in Akron, Ohio, he was one of the 10 children of Peter and Mary Czar.

He was married to Erma Davis who preceded him in death.

Michael was serving in the United States Navy in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked.  He continued his naval career as a pilot, flying with the Blue Angels. After retiring from the military, he worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, where he retired with many years of service.

Michael was a very loving and caring person. He liked helping others, and would often work on cars for his friends and family.  He also enjoyed collecting toy cars.

Family meant everything to Michael. He will be greatly missed by those surviving including his children, Candace (Ronald) Harrell of Blissfield; and Ronald (Molly) Czar of California; 7 grandchildren, Shelly, Brenda, Teri, Melissa, Rhonda, Brent and Kim; 16 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Laurie Nicochea, and 9 siblings.

The funeral service for Michael was held Friday, December 28, 2012, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield.

Contributions in memory of Michael may be made to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Margaret “Jayne” Davis, 93, formerly of Adrian, passed away December 25, 2012, at Blissfield Place.

Born December 15, 1919 in Britton, Michigan, she was the daughter of Alexander and Anna “Florence” (Murphy) Gibson. She was a 1937 graduate of Britton High School.

Jayne was married to Loren Edward Davis who preceded her in death in 1969.

Jayne worked at First Federal Savings and Loan in Adrian for many years prior to moving to Blissfield where she became the branch manager. Jayne was a member of the Lenawee Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf.

She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Adrian, serving as trustee, and currently a member of the First United Methodist Church of Blissfield. For many years Jayne was a member of the Bixby Medical Center Auxiliary, and the Order of the Eastern Star.  he was an avid University of Michigan fan and particularly enjoyed watching Michigan football and hockey.

Jayne is survived by her son, Gary Davis and his wife, Carol of Plymouth; three grandsons, Mark (Lisa), Timothy (Eva) and Christopher; and two great grandchildren, Libby and Rob.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Dale and Doug Davis; a brother Robert Gibson; and a sister in infancy, Anna Gibson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 29, 2012.

Contributions in memory of Jayne may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel where online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.