Month: January 2014

ADRIAN – Ronald D. Cannon, age 67, of Adrian, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at Bixby Medical Center.

He was born August 26, 1946, in Adrian, Michigan, to Albert and Frances (Bieber) Cannon.  Ron graduated in 1964 from Deerfield High School where he was recognized as an All State Quarterback.

On July 3, 1976, Ron married Janet Mackey in Gaylord, Michigan, and she survives.

Ron worked at Peerless Gear and the Bud Company in Clinton.  For the past 30 years he has owned and operated Chem-Dry of Lenawee.  Ron enjoyed hunting, bowling, playing golf and the time he spent coaching football at Deerfield High School. He looked forward to monthly poker games with his friends.  Ron treasured his family and dearly loved his grandchildren.

In addition to Jan, his wife of over 37 years, he is survived by their children: Greg Cannon of Deerfield; Kirk (Anita) Taylor and Stefanie (Saul) Burciaga, both of Adrian; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; brothers, John (Marge) Cannon of Owosso, MI; and Robert (Nadine) Cannon of Deerfield, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Cannon.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian with Pastor Pete Bishop officiating.  Burial will follow at Deerfield Cemetery.  Visitation will take place on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ron may be made to the Montessori Children’s House of Lenawee or his family.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

PALMYRA – Mary Ann DeNudt, 70, of Palmyra passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Lynwood Manor in Adrian, under the care of Great Lakes Hospice.
She was born April 27, 1943 to Myron and Myrtle (Brubaker) Iffland. On April 23, 1960, she married Raymond R. DeNudt at St. Peters Church in Blissfield, and he survives.
Mary worked as a supervisor at Blissfield Elementary and also as a cashier at Family Dollar. Her most important role however, was that of wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to Raymond, her husband of over 53 years, she is survived by their children: Stephanie Viers of Deland, FL; James DeNudt of Coldwater, MI; Paul DeNudt of Toledo, OH; and Donny (Tammy) DeNudt of Wauseon, OH; a brother, Phil Iffland of Morenci; ten grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren: Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sally Schmitz.
Funeral services will take place on at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

RIGA — Elda C. Griewahn, 94, of Riga, passed away peacefully Friday, January 24th, 2014 with her family by her side.  Elda was born May 8th, 1919 in Whiteford Township, Michigan.  She was the daughter of Frederick J.  and Anna (Kibler) Kopp.  She married the love of her life Guernon (Abe) Griewahn on October 27th, 1945 in Riga, Michigan.  They were married 62 years before Guernon preceded her in death in 2009.  Elda was a charter member of the Standard Extension Club.  She loved to read, do her “fancy work” (embroidery), and travel.  She and Guernon visited many wonderful places.  Their favorites were Africa, Switzerland, and Alaska. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. Elda and Guernon  resided  at the family Centennial Farm, the birth place of Guernon,  all their married life. She will be deeply missed by daughters Judy Treloar of Riga, Nancy Momenee of Sylvania, OH.  and Marilyn  (Michael) Coffey of Adrian, and son-in-law James Treloar of Sylvania.  She will be sadly missed by Grandchildren Todd (Michelle) Treloar, Jon (Brooke) Treloar, Jena Momenee (David Self), Tim Momenee, Corey (Rachel) Franklin, Joy Franklin (Francesco Frizzi), and Ann Bowersox.  Great grandchildren Isabella and Brayden Treloar, Tylor Garland,  Jonah, Harper, and Leo Treloar, Josie Franklin, and Allie and Gavin Bowersox. Visitation will be held   Monday, January 27th, 2014, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  at Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 Main St., Sylvania, OH. Services will be held Tuesday January 28, 2014 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 11949 Wegner Rd., Riga, MI.  Visitation will be at 10 AM with services beginning at 11 AM. Burial will take place in Riga Cemetery. The family would like to extend their appreciation for the love and care given to their mother by Charlotte Stephenson Manor and Hospice of Lenawee County. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Lenawee County or St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ellen Goetz, 84, of Blissfield, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, at the Life Care Center in Sarasota, Fla. She was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Adrian, to Theodore and Mildred Kleindienst. She married William E. Goetz on Nov. 19, 1948, in Blissfield and he survives. Mary lived in Blissfield her whole life, wintering in Bradenton, Fla., which she loved dearly. Surviving besides her husband are her sons, David (Michelle), Larry (Marilyn), Robert (Joan) and Theodore (Jean) Goetz; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Elaine. A private ceremony will be held at a later date in Blissfield.