Author: Doug Donnelly

Dorothy Bowen Harmes, 85, a lifelong resident of Lenawee County and for the past several years, The Michigan Masonic Home in Alma, died on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Dorothy was born in Adrian to Melville and Cecil (Vogel) Bowen, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Adrian High School and held a Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education from Siena Heights College (University). She taught school for many years at the former Pratt School, the former Riga Standard School and the former Palmyra School. She was also a homemaker and the mother of four boys. She enjoyed family and socializing and was a member of the Palmyra hobby club and book club for many years. She was also a member of the Palmyra Community Presbyterian Church and a past Worthy Matron of the Palmyra Order of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Bruce Harmes in 2011; two brothers, Donald and Jerry Bowen and a sister, Evelyn Bilkey. She is survived by her sister, Marilyn Britten of Adrian and Las Vegas; four sons, Mike (Sue) of Crystal River, Florida, John (Susan) of Blissfield, Jim (Ruth Anne) of Grand Blanc and Greg of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, as well as three grandsons, three granddaughters, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at the Palmyra Community Presbyterian Church, 6370 Palmyra Rd., Palmyra MI. from 2 to 4 p.m. on November 22, 2013, with a memorial service following. Burial will be at Palmyra Cemetery. The family has requested that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Mid-Michigan Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family online at: www.PurseFuneralHome.com

Stuart J. DeRousie, age 91, formerly of Blissfield, died Friday, November 15, 2013.

A part of the “greatest generation”, he was born on July 15, 1922, in Detroit, lived through the Great Depression, graduated from Britton High School in 1940, served for three years in the U.S. Army Air Corps in India during World War II, and married Helia I. Juntunen DeRousie on April 6, 1946. in Detroit. Together, they raised three sons in Blissfield where he supported the community his entire life.

Stuart retired from the Blissfield Volunteer Fire Department in 1980 after 30 years of service, including 16 years as fire chief. After that, he was elected to a term as president of Blissfield in 1981. His whole career was in the auto industry, with the last several years as sales manager with Knapp Motors. Stuart and Helia were married for 67 years until her death on July 27, 2013. Many of their cherished memories were made at their cottage in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Stuart is survived by his three sons, Charles (Patt) of Columbus, Ohio, Roy (Donna) of Washougal, Wash., and Richard (Norma) of Brooklyn, Mich.; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Aaron) Monnig, Jason (Rebecca), Kim, Martine (Justine) Horigan, and Kai; six great-grandchildren and nieces Christine (George) Richmond and Lisa Dieckmann. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother and sister in law (George and Annette DeRousie).

In accordance with Stuart’s wishes, cremation has taken place. In remembrance of Stuart, the family will receive family and friends on Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Blissfield Fire Department Community Room at 299 E. Adrian St., Blissfield. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blissfield Firefighters Association, 299 E. Adrian St., Blissfield, MI 49228 or to Hospice of Lenawee, 1903 Wolf Creek Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221. Envelopes will be available at the fire hall or at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield.

GAYLORD — Ernest L. Kapnick, age 81, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at his home in Gaylord. Mr. Kapnick was born in Adrian on January 3, 1932. He was a member of the Blissfield Kiwanis Club and the Palmyra Masonic Lodge. He loved sports, especially “Michigan” sports. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bobbie. On December 27, 1985, he married Catherine Ann Carpenter, who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jeff (Ruthe), Carla (Rich) VanDeKerchove, Tom (Claudia) Carpenter, Andy (Karen Blain) Carncross, Clark (Thelma) Carncross and Janet Gordon; grandchildren, Markas, Nickolas, Hunter, Luke, Jessica, Joshua, Joe, Katie, Rob and Dan; great grandchildren, Leila, Ombre, Dillinger A graveside memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2013, at the Palmyra Cemetery in Palmyra Township. In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Online condolences may be posted at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com The family has requested that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to Mid-Michigan Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family online at: www.PurseFuneralHome.com

ADRIAN — Doris G. Zinn, age 95 of Adrian, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility. Born August 1, 1918, in Riga, Michigan, she was the daughter of Henry J. and Anna E. (Forsyth) Silberhorn. She graduated from Blissfield High School with the Class of 1936. On September 2, 1939, she married Wilbur Zinn at the Riga Lutheran Church, and they celebrated 65 years of marriage. Doris was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tecumseh. She and Wilbur enjoyed traveling extensively with their camper and knew the best fishing spots in both Michigan and Florida. For several years they lived in Florida and Tennessee and later returned to Michigan to be near family. Doris is survived by her children: Robert (Penny) Zinn of Adrian; and Kathy Zinn of Florida; granddaughter, Stephanie Zinn of Seattle, Washington; two great grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Kershner of Adrian and Lois Bailey of Blissfield; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, John Zinn; grandson, Anthony Zinn; and brother, Dennis Silberhorn. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 16, 2013. Contributions in memory of Doris may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home where online memories and condolences may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Shirley Ann Shusta, age 77 of Blissfield, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at ProMedica Bixby Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born July 17, 1936, in Detroit to Med and Rose (Nault) Isabell. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Pershing High School. On May 2, 1959, in Detroit she married Bernard Shusta.

She was the apartment manager for six years at Riverview Terrace Apartments, retiring in 2004. She was a member of Light of Christ Parish and very involved in church activities, including the K of C Auxiliary. Shirley was an active member and five-year leader of TOPS 1053 and a 33-year member of Al-Anon. Her family would tell you she perfected the ultimate cheesecake recipe. Shirley will be remembered for her beautiful soul, loving wife, mother and grandmother.

In addition to her husband, Bernard, Shirley is survived by four daughters, Roseanne (Tom) Finley of Yorktown, Va., Suzanne (Greg) Woods of Camarillo, Calif., Carolyn Shusta of Denmark, Wisc., and Rebecca Shusta of Blissfield; one son, David (Eileen) Shusta of Athens, Ohio; one sister Joan Colovos of Sebring, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Marie, Theresa, Vicky, Meghan, Kimberly, Kayla, Bradley, Daniel, Katy and Anna; four great grandchildren, Cate, Tyler, Brooke and “Nugget”; who is due any time. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings.

Funeral Liturgy for Shirley was Saturday, November 9, 2013, at Light of Christ Catholic Parish (St. Peter the Apostle) with Fr. Jack Loughran as celebrant. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery, Blissfield. You may send condolences to the family at www.andersonfuneralservices.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home, Blissfield.

BLISSFIELD – Brion J. Campbell, 40, formerly of Adrian, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 12, 2013, at his home in Blissfield.

He was born September 21, 1973, in Adrian, the son of Margaret Stafford and Garnet Campbell.  Brion graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1992 and attended Siena Heights University.  He played soccer in both high school and college as well as with a traveling team which competed in Europe.  He was also an avid golfer.

In addition to his parents, Margaret Stafford of Toledo, and Garnet (Tohni) Campbell of Camden, Mich., he is survived by his treasured sons, Jude and Nicholas; siblings: Robert Campbell of Toledo; Megan (Adam) Bernal of Selma, Texas; Michael (Michelle) Campbell of Lansing; Natasha (Ryan) Welker of Monroe; and Austin Gonzalez of Adrian; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, Marian and John Stafford and Lytha and Garnet Campbell.

A gathering of family and friends took place on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brion’s sons, Jude and Nicholas Campbell, to establish an educational fund at Lenco Credit Union.  Please share online condolences and memories www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.