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January 31, 2012

WAUSEON, Ohio — Beverly Kay Bell, age 72, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in her home. 

WAUSEON, Ohio — Beverly Kay Bell, age 72, of Wauseon passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012, in her home. She was a life-long homemaker and had also worked as a Librarian for the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library in Blissfield, MI.

January 10, 2012

HUTTO, Texas — Lewis Edward Peters, 79, of Hutto, Texas, passed away January 5, 2012.

HUTTO, Texas — Lewis Edward Peters, 79, of Hutto, Texas, passed away January 5, 2012.

January 10, 2012

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Lois Mildred Chesnut was born at home on January 20, 1916, in Reeseville, Ohio, Clinton County; the second child of Howard Wesley Chesnut and Ada Florence (Brown) Chesnut; raised during the Depression with siblings, Charles and Mary (Babe).

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January 3, 2012

Hazel D. Holubik, 92, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at her home.

Hazel D. Holubik, 92, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at her home.

January 3, 2012

Kenneth T. Knadler, 56, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.

Kenneth T. Knadler, 56, of Blissfield, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.

December 27, 2011

The Blissfield Bank Corporation has appointed a new Director, Julie Goll.

The Blissfield Bank Corporation has appointed a new Director, Julie Goll. She fills the vacancy of former board member and Chairman Robert Sinclair who resigned in 2010. Julie Goll is the current executive vice president and Chief Lending Officer for Blissfield State Bank. She has been with the bank 29 years serving in most departments. Julie and her husband David reside in Blissfield Township. 

December 27, 2011

ANN ARBOR — John C. Gorski, 58, of Blissfield, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital.

ANN ARBOR — John C. Gorski, 58, of Blissfield, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011, at University of Michigan Hospital.

December 20, 2011

A. Richard “Dick” Baldwin, Ph.D., 93, died peacefully on November 28, 2011 at Fairview University Medical Center- Mesabi in Hibbing, Minnesota.  

A. Richard “Dick” Baldwin, Ph.D., 93, died peacefully on November 28, 2011 at Fairview University Medical Center- Mesabi in Hibbing, Minnesota.  He was born in Palmyra, Michigan, to Arthur Tobias and Lovina “Bessie” (Ford) Baldwin on February 20, 1918. 

December 20, 2011

SYLVANIA — Stanley “Dale” Eisenmann , 75, of Petersburg, passed away December 15, 2011,  at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

SYLVANIA — Stanley “Dale” Eisenmann , 75, of Petersburg, passed away December 15, 2011,  at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family.

December 13, 2011

Meza, Ariz. – Christine Helen (Bajt) Governo Barnes passed away on December 1, 2011 at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa, Ariz. She was 97-years old. Christine was born on Good Friday, April 9, 1914 in Joliet, Ill. 

On December 3, 1932, she married Anthony Governo. They had four sons, Anthony “Jack,” Carmen “Bud,” Richard and William. After her first husband’s death in 1951, she learned to survive and thrive raising her four boys as a young, single mother. Christine married her second husband, Elta Barnes in 1962. They eventually moved to Blissfield, where she worked as a bank teller at Jipson Carter Bank. After her retirement she moved to Mesa, Ariz. with her husband. Her second husband, Elta Barnes, preceded her in death in 1987.
Christine was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was also a great baker, making all sorts of cookies for Christmas and other holidays. Her grandchildren especially loved her dinner rolls and raisin bread. She loved books and spent most days reading. She lived alone in her own home until being admitted to the hospital.
She is survived by three of her sons, Anthony “Jack” (Meredith) Governo and Richard (Judith) Governo all of Mesa, AZ and William Governo of Trenton, MI, stepson, Dean Barnes of Toledo, OH, sisters, Ann Parker of Joliet, IL and Julia Tenge of Mesa, AZ, nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren and one great great great grandchild. 
She was preceded in death her first husband, Anthony Governo, second husband, Elta Barnes, son Carmen “Bud” Governo in 2006, her mother and father, grandson, Steven Governo in 2001, stepsons, Roger Barnes and Phil Barnes, brothers, John Bajt and Joseph Bajt and sister, Mary Putrich.
Services for Christine were held at Wagley Funeral Home,Tagsold Chapel last week.  She was laid to rest at Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield, Michigan. On line condolences may be made to her family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com

Mesa, Ariz. – Christine Helen (Bajt) Governo Barnes passed away on December 1, 2011 at Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa, Ariz. She was 97-years old. Christine was born on Good Friday, April 9, 1914 in Joliet, Ill. 

December 13, 2011

ADRIAN – Robert Clark Britten, age 46, of Adrian, left to be with The Lord, Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Adrian.

ADRIAN – Robert Clark Britten, age 46, of Adrian, left to be with The Lord, Sunday, December 4, 2011, in Adrian.  He was born July 19, 1965, in Adrian, to Gordon E. and Mary Ann (Clark) Britten. On June 21, 2003, he married Cindy Mlcek in Adrian and she survives. He was a member of the Lenawee County Conservation club and was an avid hunter and fisherman. 

December 6, 2011

Anne Rebecca Coopshaw, 75, of Blissfield, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Bixby Medical Center.

Anne Rebecca Coopshaw, 75, of Blissfield, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011, at Bixby Medical Center.

December 6, 2011

Nancy Reau, age 81, of Blissfield, died November 29, 2011, at Ebeid Hospice. 

Nancy Reau, age 81, of Blissfield, died November 29, 2011, at Ebeid Hospice. She was born November 12, 1930, in Petersburg, Michigan to Elmore and Vera (Coultis) Zibbell.  On June 24, 1950, she married Norman Reau in Deerfield.  He preceded her in death on February 21, 2009.  Nancy was a member of the Light of Christ Parish in Blissfield and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.  She was also a former member of Sodality.

December 6, 2011

DEERFIELD — Word has been received of the death of Percy Leroy Alverson, 

Williamston, Michigan, and formerly of Deerfield.

DEERFIELD — Word has been received of the death of Percy Leroy Alverson, 

November 29, 2011

PALMYRA - Earl “Jake” Sylvester Osborn Jr., age 71, of Palmyra, died on Friday, November 25, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center.  

PALMYRA — Earl “Jake” Sylvester Osborn Jr., age 71, of Palmyra, died on Friday, November 25, 2011, at the University of Michigan Medical Center.  He was born on August 26, 1940, in Holgate, Ohio to Earl S. and H. Irene (Gilbert) Osborn.  On August 8, 1963, he married Judith “Judy” Stein and she survives.  He served in the U.S. Air Force.  Earl had been employed by Blissfield Manufacturing as a quality control inspector for 27 ? years.

November 29, 2011

James Crane Grinage, age  86, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Herrick Hospital under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee.

James Crane Grinage, age  86, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Herrick Hospital under the loving care of Hospice of Lenawee.

November 29, 2011

PALMYRA — Margreet “Muggs” Jackson, 87, of Palmyra, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility.

PALMYRA — Margreet “Muggs” Jackson, 87, of Palmyra, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at Lenawee Medical Care Facility.

November 22, 2011

METAMORA, Ohio — Larry G. Sutherland, age 64, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  

METAMORA, Ohio — Larry G. Sutherland, age 64, of Metamora, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born February 27, 1947 in Newport, Arkansas to Leroy “RC” Sutherland and Wanda Kennedy.  Larry served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.  On November 24, 1978, he married his beloved wife, Donna Hlavacek.  

November 15, 2011

ADRIAN — Della Ericsson, age 92, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Lenawee Medical Care Facility.

ADRIAN — Della Ericsson, age 92, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, in Lenawee Medical Care Facility.

November 15, 2011

LILLIAN, Ala. — Donald Bettis, 90, of Lillian, Alabama went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 7, 2011.

LILLIAN, Ala. — Donald Bettis, 90, of Lillian, Alabama went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 7, 2011.

November 15, 2011

William H. Lloyd, age 83, of Blissfield, passed away November 13, 2011, at home surrounded by his family.

William H. Lloyd, age 83, of Blissfield, passed away November 13, 2011, at home surrounded by his family.

November 8, 2011

ADRIAN – Gerard P. Beeckman, age 71, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011, at ProMedica Bixby Hospital.

ADRIAN – Gerard P. Beeckman, age 71, of Adrian, formerly of Blissfield, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011, at ProMedica Bixby Hospital.

November 8, 2011

Ruth S. Palmer, 98, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Blissfield Place where she received loving care for the past five years.

Ruth S. Palmer, 98, of Blissfield, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Blissfield Place where she received loving care for the past five years.

November 3, 2011

Donald E. “Butch” Goetz, 81, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI.

Donald E. “Butch” Goetz, 81, of Blissfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 10, 2011 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, MI.