Current Obituaries

Carol Croad, age 70, of Adrian, MI, died Tuesday April 7, 2020, at her home, where she was living with her granddaughter Adrianna Williams. She was born January 17, 1950, in Barbourville, Kentucky. She married John Croad on July 14, 1980. She is survived by her husband John, two children, Crystal Croad of Ypsilanti, John II (Kelly) Croad of Blissfield, seven grandchildren, two sisters and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Crit & Beatrice Mills, three...

Robert Harley Rule, age 78, of Adrian, MI, passed away, April 3, 2020, at the Oasis in Adrian.  He was born June 21, 1941, in Adrian, MI, the son of Harley M. & Viola (Stock) Rule, they preceded him in death.  Robert served his country in the U.S. Air Force from July 7, 1960 until April 17, 1963.  He was retired from Brazeway of Adrian.  Robert was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Fairfield, MI.  He liked fishing.  Robert is survived by his two sons,...

Thomas Earl Phipps, of Adrian, MI, passed away on April 2, 2020, at the age 81 at home.  Thomas was born March 19, 1939, in Adrian, MI, the son of Clarence & Hattie M. (Howell) Phipps. Tom retired from Ford Motor Co., Saline Plant in 1999 after 25 plus years of service.  During his time at Ford Motor Co., he served on the UAW Local 892 Executive Board.  He also was of member of the Adrian American Legion Post 97.  Tom enjoyed traveling and watching sports and...

Kathryn Loraine Gibson, 76, of Tecumseh Michigan, devoted Michigan Wolverine fan, (Go Green), died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family April 4, 2020. Kathryn was born August 15, 1943, in Jackson Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents Orlo Cheever & Violet Patterson. Kathryn was a devoted mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren. Her son, Christopher Michael Gibson & his wife Stacy Lee Gibson with grandchildren Skylar...

Robert L. Crawford, age 73, of Adrian, MI, passed away, March 31, 2020.  Arrangements have been made for immediate cremation.    

Thomas Albert Page, age 60, of Waterford, passed away March 29, 2020. Tom was born May 13, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. He was the son of Thomas and Agnes (Coulter) Page. Tom is survived by his daughter, Jessica (Page) Hagan; his son, Alexander Page; his six siblings, Nancy, Karen, Jeff, Loretta, Mark, Katie; and many nieces and nephews. Tom was a talented carpenter and enjoyed taking his children fishing when they were young.  Memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu...

Miranda Marie Ries, age 23, of Tecumseh, passed away March 26, 2020. Miranda was born March 26, 1997 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Jon and Julie (Warner) Ries.  She was a 2015 graduate of Tecumseh High School, attended Jackson Community College and completed the Dental Assistant Class at Vo-Tech and was furthering her education to become a Dental Hygienist.  She managed Jet's Pizza in Tecumseh and also worked at HiLex factory in Hudson. She was involved in many...

Stephen E. Beickelman, age 64, of Madison Twp., MI, passed away, March 24, 2020.  Arrangements have been made for immediate cremation.

Phyllis M. Stienstra, age 89, of Ann Arbor, MI, passed away, March 26, 2020 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline, MI.  Arrangements have been made for immediate cremation.

Brenda E. Brown, age 73, of Detroit, MI, passed away, March 23, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.  Arrangements have been made for immediate cremation.