Month: November 2014

Hazel “Bru” Brubaker, age 81, of Blissfield passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and under the loving care of Great Lakes Hospice on Friday, November 14, 2014.
She was the second child born to Tim and Georgia (Gust) Brubaker on July 30, 1933 in Blissfield Township, Michigan.
She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Blissfield. She currently attended church alive ministries in Palmyra, Michigan.
Hazel lived her entire life in Blissfield, graduating from Blissfield High School in 1951.
Hazel worked in the health care profession all her life.  She spent 44 years in the OB department at Emma L. Bixby Hospital in Adrian, 8 years at Grand Court, 4 years at Lynwood Manor as well as home nursing care. Hazel also delivered the Daily Telegram along with her family for 25 years via a motor route delivery. She loved to help others and crochet baby blankets for family and friends.
Hazel is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diann and Shaun Warner of Blissfield; 5 grandchildren, Sarah Woolwine, Nathan Paul (Anna) Hairston, Hannah Warner and Rebekah Warner; 4 great-grandchildren, Luke, Leah, Gabriel Paul and Chloe; 1 sister-in-law, Sharron Brubaker, many nieces and nephews and special little friends, Willie, Jude and little Ben.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Ethel Pangburn and Arlene McMahon, 2 brothers, Richard and David Brubaker, 2 nieces, Mary Sue Pangburn and Sheryl Donbrosky and her nephew, Jason Brubaker.
Funeral services for Hazel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield with Pastor Benjamin Austin and Pastor Michael Daniels officiating.
Visitation were held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.
Online Condolences may be given at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Hazel’s name to the family. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.

TOLEDO, Ohio – Elaine A. Ball, 71, of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Toledo Hospital.
Born in Toledo, Ohio, on September 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Harrington) Ball.
Elaine graduated from Siena Heights College where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree and then went on to the University of Michigan and earned her Master’s in social work.
She worked in various nursing homes as a social worker.
She formerly attended Ogden Church and most recently attended Maple Avenue Bible Church.  She enjoyed reading, knitting and visiting with her friends at the Adrian Senior Center, where she will be greatly missed as well as by her Friendship Place family.
Survivors include her children, Kristen Fick (Luke Meyer) of Indianapolis, Ind, Glen (Tanya) Koons of Sterling Heights, Kelly (Damian) Dodge of Palmyra, and Robert (Angie) Koons of Piqua, Ohio; six grandchildren; one great grandchild and her beloved feline companion ‘Handsome George’.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, son, Ryan Charles Fick, and her brother, Thomas Ball. 
Memorial services for Elaine will be held at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home where online condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

MADISON TOWNSHIP — William L. “Bill” Anderson, age 84, of Adrian died on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at his home in the presence of his family.  He was born June 16, 1930 in Spring Arbor Twp. to Leon and Marian (Hatch) Anderson.  On November 29, 1952 in Adrian he married Janet Baker and she survives.
Bill served his country in the Michigan National Guard from 1950-1956. Bill was employed with Ace Drill Corporation for many years.  He was employed with the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Department for 29 years before retiring in 1993.  He owned Anderson Realty Company and was employed with the Anderson Funeral Homes.   Bill was an aviation enthusiast, working his way through aviation school to earn his pilot’s license and began flying at the age of 16.  After his retirement he became an avid golfer for the past 22 years.
In addition to his wife, Janet he is survived by two sons, Michael L. Anderson of Adrian and Mark J. (Cindy) Anderson of Clayton; two daughters, Monica E. (Doug) Betz of Adrian and Suzanne K. (Chip) Fleming of Reno, NV; three brothers, Darrell Duane (Phylis) Anderson of Palmetto, Florida, Richard (Emily) Anderson of Klamath Falls, Oregon, and Jerry Anderson of Adrian; three sisters Karen Kraught of London, WA, Carol Martinez of Adrian and Claudia Evans of Milwaukee, WI; three grandchildren, Heidi Anderson, Joshua Anderson and Amber Betz; three great-grandchildren, Coltin Gerth, Henley Milliman  and Nate Anderson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one brother and one grandson, Brandon Betz.
Funeral services for Bill were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Adrian with Pastor Joel Sarrault officiating.  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation was 6-8 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian and on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. -10:45 at St John’s Lutheran Church.
You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Lenawee Humane Society, St. John’s Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Lenawee.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

ADRIAN — Janice Dawn Mason Aneed, age 57, of Adrian died on Friday, November 7, 2014, at her home.  She was born on May 20, 1957, in Adrian to Elmer and Iva (Studer) Mason. She married Essa Saleem Aneed in Detroit and he preceded her in death in 1994.  Janice served as a homemaker and greatly enjoyed her grandchildren, who were her favorite thing in the world.
Janice is survived by two daughters, Christina (Douglas) Fritz and Jessica Aneed, both of Adrian and two sons, Nicholas (Lexzee) Aneed of Portage, Mich., and Matthew Aneed of Adrian. She is also survived by her seven wonderful grandchildren, Sebastian, Dakota, Lyria, Zavory, Merrick, Taylor, and Trent.  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death her parents and a brother, Randy Mason.
Graveside services wtook place on Friday, November 14, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. 

Earl Rock II
PALMYRA — Earl A. Rock II, age 56 of Palmyra, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014, as the result of an automobile accident.
He was born February 14, 1958, in Flint, Michigan to Dorothy Johnston and Earl A. Rock, Sr.
Earl was a true patriot having served in the United States Marine Corps for three years, and retiring from the Michigan Army National Guard in 2001 with 22 years of service.
On July 9, 2011, Earl married Denise Gray at their home, and she survives.
Earl worked for General Motors Company at the Power Train Plant in Toledo. During his 30 year career he also worked at the Fisher Body Plant in Tecumseh and Delphi in Adrian. He was a charter member of the Randy P. Hill Amvets Post #1957 and an active member of the UAW.  A few of his many hobbies included sublimation printing, making stained glass, camping, fishing and playing golf. He and Denise loved hosting friends and family at bonfires where his s’mores were always a hit. He was lovingly known at “Poppie” to his pride and joy, his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Denise, he is survived by his parents, Dorothy (Duane Rogers) Rock of Kingman, AZ and Earl (Tara) Rock Sr. of  Manitou Beach; children; Tiffney (Jeffrey) Miner of Palmyra; Amber Service of Hudson; Stacie (Philip) Burgette of Concord; and Cody Rock of Ann Arbor; six grandchildren; Wesley, Hailey, and Merideth Miner, Ethan Service, Gideon Norden and Logan Burgette; his extended military family; siblings: Roy Rock of Kingman, Ariz.; Sandi Conrad-Pauley of Grand Blanc; Jack (Pam) Conrad of Mt. Morris; Freddie Sizemore of Jacksonville, NC; Chandra Bachman of Manitou Beach and Peach (David) Morin of Erie; and his mother –in-law, Beverly Gray of Blissfield.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Richard Stout and Donny Conrad.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield with Rev. Lori Sallows officiating. Burial followed at Wolfinger Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Randy P. Hill Amvets Post #1957 and the VFW Annis Fint Post #1584. Visitation took place at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Earl may be made to his family or the Randy P. Hill AmVets Post #1957. Online condolences and memories are welcomed at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Mary Ellen Ickler Sayler, age 83 of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014, at Promedica Bixby Hospital.
She was born August 11, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. At 6 weeks she was adopted by David and Edna (Rathbun) Loar. She graduated from Blissfield High School in 1948.
On June 7, 1953, she married Howard Ickler, Sr. of Riga. He died July 7, 1964. On April 7, 1972, she married Burton Sayler. They lived on Burt’s farm till they moved to Coach Light Estates in June 1990. She drove school bus in Blissfield 28 years. She and her husband spent 22 winters at Mission, Texas until he could not travel any more. 
She attended Blissfield Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children: Howard (Debbie) Ickler, Jr. of Blissfield; Cindy (Larry) Brugger of Spring Arbor; and Ron (Sandy) Sayler of Blissfield; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield with Rev. Thomas Frantz officiating. Burial followed at Ogden Township Cemetery. Visitation took place at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in memory of Mary Ellen may be made to Blissfield Fire Fighter’s Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Katherine M. LaPere, age 90 of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Lenawee Medical Care Facility.
She was born February 6, 1924 in Riga Township to Harry and Gertrude (Kuhl) Sallows.
She married John Berger in 1946, and he preceded her in death in 1982. In 1994, she was married to Joseph LaPere, and he passed away in 2001.
Kate graduated from Blissfield High School in 1994, receiving her diploma the same year as two of her grandchildren. She retired from the Blissfield Canning Company with 25 years of service. She was a former member of St. Peter’s Parish and Emmanuel United Methodist Church, and recently was a member of the West Adrian Community Church. Kate was actively involved with activities at the Bliss-Liewert Senior Center. At Lenawee Medical Care Facility she received an award for her Halloween costume this year.
She is survived by her children: Linda Mort of Adrian; Lawrence (Pamela) Berger of Blissfield; and Stanley (Sue) Berger of Morenci; step-children, Dennis (Ellen) Berger of Florida and Eileen (Dale) Trimble of Corona, MI; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Pfeffer, son-in-law, George Mort; brothers, Harold and Eddy Sallows; sisters, Betty Easterday, Viola Lewis and Marguerite Cline; and eight step-children.
Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield with Rev. Tedd Galloway officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday. November 12, from 9 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Kate may be made to the Bliss-Liewert Senior Center. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.