Author: Doug Donnelly

On Friday, January 4th of the year 2013, Thomas Allen Delzeith lost his life.  He was 17. Tom loved music.  He devoted most of his teenage years to listening to his favorite bands and learning everything he could about his love, music.  With over 50 vinyl records, most of his love was dedicated to the soulful music of the 1960’s and 70’s because of the giant soul he had.  He spent many hours as an accomplished writer and loved performing all genres of music with his friends. He cared deeply for many friends and family and used his love of music to lend his ears to anyone in need.  Tom saw the world and wanted to travel its vast expanses.  Now, he will be voyaging the depth of our hearts.  All Tom wanted was to love, and sought peace wherever he could.  He loved to walk and he loved nature’s paths. He felt in harmony with the Earth.  He wanted peace on Earth.  So, may he rest in peace.

Tom is survived by his mother, Lisa Wilkie of Adrian, his siblings Lauren Delzeith also of Adrian, and William Delzeith of Toledo, his grandparents Ed and Judy Wilkie of Blissfield, his aunts and uncles Diana (Rich) Medley, Michael (Melanee) Wilkie and 5 gorgeous cousins; his father, Richard Delzeith of Adrian, his grandfather Theodore “Ted” Delzeith of Punta Gorda, FL, aunts and uncles, Sarah (Ron) Rudland,  Anne (Rick) Ryan, Lisa (Mike) Jordon, and Becky (Brian) Tejkl and many beloved cousins on his father’s side. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Delzeith. He will be remembered by many other family members including his great aunt & uncle Sharon and Jack Kordt and their children where he spent time enjoying their lake property in suburban Chicago, and numerous great aunts and uncles with whom he enjoyed hunting “Up North”.

Contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to his family.  Online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Edward D. Wegner, age 90, of Blissfield died on January 1, 2013, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility in Adrian.  Ed was born on September 15, 1922, in Blissfield, Michigan, the son of Frederick and Frieda (Tiede) Wegner. On January 23, 1942, Ed was united in marriage to the love of his life, Venona Mae Kelley in Adrian, Michigan. She preceded him in death on December 19, 1974.

Ed was baptized and a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palmyra. He was employed as a Hi Lo Driver for Ford Motor Company in Rawsonville and also engaged in farming.  Ed’s love of farming started at an early age when he had to work the family farm after the early loss of his father. This love of farming continued for the rest of his life even while working for Ford Motor Company. Ed was a wel-respected horseman who excelled in training and showing Draft horses, Shetlands and American Saddlebreds.  At an early age he showed great skill working with horses in 4-H. His training of an ordinary plow horse earned him a chance to demonstrate this in a national 4-H Horse Show in Chicago.

Surviving is his daughter, Pat (Jim) Horn of Adrian, MI; his brother, Richard Wegner of Clinton, MI; three grandchildren, Anita Horn, Eric Horn, Jack Still; two great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Horn; four great-great-grandchildren, Destiny, Kaleigha, Malik, Halaena and some very close and loving relatives, Jen Shelden, Jamie Fox, Doug Lee Wegner, Jason Wegner and Chuck Holdridge.  He also greatly adored his many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  In addition to his wife, Venona, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Stan and Doug Wegner and a niece, Diane Wegner.

Funeral services for Ed will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Gary Leking officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield.  Visitation will take place on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com.  Memorial contributions may be made the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Hospice of Lenawee.  Envelopes are available at the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian.

ADRIAN — Geraldine “Gerry” L. Miller, 92, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Monday, December 31, 2012, at Lynwood Manor.

Born January 14, 1920, in Addison, Michigan, she was the oldest child of Leo and Mary (Fuller) Smith.  She was a graduate of Blissfield High School.

Locally, Gerry was well known from working at the UAW, the American Legion in Hudson and Adrian, and the Barley House. She was also a daily customer at Morning Fresh Bakery in Adrian where she enjoyed visiting with other regulars. Gerry was a life member of the Blissfield American Legion Auxiliary.

Gerry is survived by her children, Shirley (Cletus) LaFollette of Atlanta, MI and Richard “Dick” Miller of Hernando, MS; six  grandchildren: Cheri LaFollette of Blissfield; Nancy (Robert) Hejl of Sylvania; Bret (Peggy) LaFollette of  Blissfield; Kim (Link) Geren of Ankeny, IA; Stephanie (Jim) Shoemaker of Oak Park, CA; and Amy (Rob) Henning of Blissfield; ten great grandchildren: Tyler Hejl of Ashville, NC; Jesse Hejl of Bowling Green, OH; Bailey Hejl of Sylvania, OH; Alex and Landon Geren of Ankeny IA; Brooke, Lauren and Kyle Henning of Blissfield; Shelby Baney of Blissfield; and Ashlee Proffit of Weston.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Donald Smith and sister, Helen Woerner.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, 2013, at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian. Online condolences are welcome at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.