Month: March 2013

Barbara A. Klump, 78, of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Blissfield Place. Born January 19, 1935, in Blissfield, Barbara was the youngest child of Arlo and Dorothy (Bassett) Bailor. She graduated from Hillsdale High School and went on to attend Wheaton College and Eastern Michigan University. On October 26, 1957, Barbara married Arnold Klump in Blissfield. Arnold, her husband of 55 years, survives. For several years Barbara taught elementary school in the Blissfield and Britton-Macon school districts. From 1978 until her retirement in 2003 Barbara served as the librarian at the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library. She was a member of the Element Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by their children: Linda (Tom Mullally) Klump of Arlington Heights, IL; Bruce Klump of Los Angeles, CA; and Bryan (Laura) Klump of Toledo; and two granddaughters, Elaina and Alexa Klump. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Yvonne Sherman, and brother, Keith Bailor. Funeral services for Barbara will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013, at the Element Church with Rev. Keith Smith officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday at the church from 1 p.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Barbara may be made to the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

OTTAWA LAKE — A “Free Spirit” was lost Sunday morning. David “Harry” Smith, 60, of Ottawa Lake, died at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Harry was an operating engineer all his adult life. He worked with Dan’s Construction and Holloway Construction, Midwest Bridge, and McComb Concrete for many years. He was proud to be a member of Operating Engineers Local 324. Harry loved the out of doors. He enjoyed his vegetable gardens and raising goats, chickens, sheep and pigeons. Harry was an avid hunter and a member of the Ottawa Lake Sportsmen’s Club He is survived by his daughter Tiffany (Bradley Emerson) Smith; grandchildren Samantha and Lane Smith Emerson; parents Raymond and Willow May (Lloyd) Smith; sisters Sandy (Charlie) Nadeau, Debra (Lonnie) Creque, and Ruth Ann Smith; brothers Fred (Lee) and Raymond (Jeanette) Smith. Harry enjoyed being with family and friends, but especially enjoyed his two grandchildren. He will be missed tremendously! Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, Ohio, Tuesday from 3 – 9 p.m., where Harry’s life will be celebrated Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m.. He will be laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, tributes to Harry’s family would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.reebfuneralhome.com

TECUMSEH — Aaron Martin, 32, of Tecumseh, passed away March 13, 2013 at his home. Aaron was born on January 18, 1981, to Rose (Ryan) and John Martin in Adrian. He worked at a car body shop in Deerfield. He enjoyed snowboarding, wake boarding, playing guitar and flying model helicopters. Aaron also loved to travel and music, he especially liked to attend concerts. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his parents, a brother, Adam (Liz) Martin of Worthington, MN; a son, Elliott Clark-Kosal of Dafter, MI; his significant other, Cagni Karl of Tecumseh, MI; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Ryan of Adrian; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gerald Ryan, John Joe Martin and Lillie Mae Martin. Funeral services for Aaron were held on Monday, March 18, 2013, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel, Blissfield, with Pastor Tom Frantz officiating. Burial will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Blissfield Baptist Church for their Mission Program or to the Martin family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

ADRIAN — Kathryn Porter, 84 , of Blissfield, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, under the loving care of the Hospice of Lenawee at the Hospice Home. She was born May 11, 1928, in Ogden Township, the oldest child of Bernita (Hahn) and Clarence Harrington. She graduated from Blissfield Schools in 1945. On March 6, 1948, Kathryn married Dale William Porter in Ogden Township. He preceded her in death in 2007, celebrating 59 years of marriage. Kathryn was a member of the Zion United Brethren Church. Kathryn and her sister, Bess, had a craft business together for many years; she also drove bus for Blissfield Schools. Survivors include her daughters, Mary (Frank) Novak of Blissfield, Susan (Paul Moceri) Porter of Deming, Wash., Sandy (Gary ) Holfman of Arizona; siblings, Ann Johnson of Genoa, Ohio, Bess Harrwaldt of Blissfield, and John Harrington of Pa.; grandchildren, Allison (Tony) Urban of Texas, Matthew Novak of Blissfield, Tony (Lindsey) Moceri , Dominic Moceri, both of Washington, and Jessica (Chris Lujan) Holfman of Arizona; and her great great grandchildren, Nash and Hayden Urban and Harper Moceri. In addition to her husband, Dale, she is preceded in death by her parents and great-grandchild, Zachary Matthew Urban. Funeral services for Kathryn were at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at the Tagsold Chapel of the Wagley Funeral Home, Blissfield. Visitation was on Wednesday, March 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

JOHNSTONVILLE, Ga. — Word has been received of the death of Allene Ziss Walters, 98, Johnstonville, Ga., on Feb. 28, 2013. Mrs. Walters, formerly of Blissfield, was the daughter of Gust and Cora Ziss. She was preceded in death by her husband Morgan Walters and a brother Robert Ziss. She is survived by a sister, Gerry Demlow, Blissfield, five children and several grandchildren.

DEERFIELD — Robert “Bob” A. Jones, 70, of Deerfield, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, at Regency Hospital in Sylvania. He was born February 8, 1943, in Adrian, Michigan, the son of Robert and Rosemary (Bondy) Jones. He was a graduate of Deerfield High School and also attended Stautzenberger College. On April 13, 1986, Bob married Catherine Craig in Las Vegas, and she survives. Bob worked for Revco for several years. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Saline where he retired with over 35 years of service. Favorite pastimes include fishing, league pool, golf and bowling. Bob served as a volunteer Deerfield Fireman and also refereed basketball. He was a member of the Adrian Moose Lodge. In addition to Catherine, his wife of almost 27 years, Bob is survived by their children: Lori Jones of Monroe; Eric (Debbie) Jones of Liberty Center, Ohio; Janet (William) Kennedy of Newport, Mich.; Cathy Ann Pelham of Brooklyn; Danny Freshcorn of Denton, Texas; and Wendy (Enrico Ialacci) Freshcorn of Temperance; 14 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; half-brothers: Harold (Anita) Prielipp of Ohio; Howard (Becky) Prielipp of Riga; and Billy (Allison) Prielipp of Blissfield. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Jones and a great-grandson, Brandon Reau. Funeral services for Bob took place Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel. Contributions in memory of Bob are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.