Current Obituaries

Lisa Aebersold, age 58, accepted God's hand and went to be with Him in Heaven, after a brief life threatening illness.  Born February 24, 1963, she left us much too soon on May 7, 2021.  Loving daughter, caring sister and doting aunt, she leaves behind her siblings; Eric (Michelle), Gale (Rodney), Linda and Heather (Jason), nieces, Cassandra and Elizabeth, nephews; Christopher, Zachary, Lucas, Michael, Matthew and Danny.  She was preceded in death by her parents; Dale Sr....

Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., age 86, of Adrian, died May 4th, 2021 at Hospice of Lenawee.  He was born August 14, 1934 in Cotulla, Texas to Manuel and Bacilia (Ybarra) Gonzalez. Manuel came to call Adrian, MI home at an early age, when his parents moved from Texas in search of new opportunities. It was in Adrian he met the love of his life, Elvira Castillo.  Their 66 year marriage began at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Manuel served his country honorably in the 82nd Airborne...

Beatrice G. Soto, age 74, of Adrian, MI, passed away, May 3, 2021, at home with her family. She was born January 20, 1947, in Adrian, MI, the daughter of Maximo & Natividad (Gomez) Soto.  Beatrice loved spending time with her grand babies and brothers & sisters.  She is survived by her children, Tina (Ralph) Gordillo, Mary Johnson, Julio Arevalo and Rachel Chizmar; her grandchildren, Trinity, Christian, Arabella, Ella, Maximo, Sophia, Chloe-Mae, Halen and Connor;...

Thomas Edward Hamilton, 79, passed away on April 27, 2021. Thomas was born on November 20, 1941 in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Thomas A. and Alice I. (Taylor) Hamilton. He graduated from Adrian High School in 1959 and married his high school sweetheart Charlotte M. Evans in 1960. They had four children, John P. (Leanna) Hamilton, Thomas E. (Melissa) Hamilton, Michael L. Hamilton, and Timothy E. Hamilton .He served four years in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in...

Luke David Galatian, my baby, born July 30, 1996 and now forever 24, left our world on Saturday, May 1, 2021, after years of that horrific disease of addiction. But the devil did not win!!  Luke gave his life to Christ on April 26, 2021, with his mother by his side. God told me "Jamie, he will be okay" I just didn't know it was not MY okay.  Luke is okay now.  No more sadness, low self-worth, pain, hurt, guilt.  He is at total peace with...

Evelyn Ann Griewahn, age 74, of Blissfield, MI, passed away, April 29, 2021, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania, OH. She was born March 16, 1947, in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles J. & Marie (Dryzga) Lill.  Evelyn is survived be her children, Janet (Jake) Medley, Daniel Schaffer and Gary Jr. (Michelle) Ingram; five grandchildren, Erin (Cheech) Harell, Heather Howard, Braiden Baker, Jamie Oskarek and Ashlee Smith; seven great grand grandchildren; one sister,...

Bonnie Kay Santora, 72, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by family.  She was born on April 16, 1948 to her parents Robert B. and Norma J. Cook in the home of her grandparents of Climax. She graduated from Climax-Scotts Community Schools in 1966, and married Kenneth C. Santora I in 1966.  She is survived by their three children, Tamara Santora, Renee' (Terry) Twiss, Benjiman (Pam) Santora, three grandchildren, Jessica (Bart) Steele,...

Joanne M. Shandley, age 85, of Adrian, went to be with the Lord April 25, 2021.  Joanne was born September 12, 1935 in Adrian, Michigan the daughter of Jesse and Ellen Jarrett.  In 1952, she graduated from Adrian High School.  On July 12, 1952 she married James Shandley.  After marriage, she returned to nursing school in Ann Arbor, becoming a LPN.  For over 30 years she worked and retired from Bixby Hospital. Joanne loved to quilt, cook and travel with her...

Donna Reilly, 83 of Deerfield, passed away peacefully April 29, 2021 under Hospice Care. She was born on Nov 9, 1937  to Orville and Marion Weasel of Deerfield. Donna was a member of St. Alphonsus Church and graduated in 1955 from Deerfield High School. In 1957 she married Richard C Reilly from Ida. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2018. Donna spent her life as a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a lover of all animals and cared for many horses, dogs...

Lovely Louise Rose, age month and a half, passed away the morning of April 27th at Hickman Hospital with her loving family by her side.  Lovely Louise Rose was born March 5th at 11:19 pm at Toledo hospital, and one of the most unique moments no one could forget! Her parents are Alyssa Nicole Hopgood and Dustin Alex Rose. Her time on this Earth may have been short on this Earth but the impact she had will be felt a lifetime.  In addition to her parents she is survived by her 2...