Purse & Son Funeral Home

10/28/2025

✅ Some funeral homes hire marketing firms…
✅ I hired “Ace”. 🐾🐶

Meet “Ace” — the new Top Dog on Pottawatamie Street, Tecumseh, Michigan, USA 🇺🇸

We’ve had dogs around the funeral home for about 30 years — four of them total. Each one loyal, loving, and smarter than a few of the undertakers I’ve known (myself included).

My dad, Gil Purse, loved having a dogs here. When our last one, “Shelby”, passed in 2008 — just months after my dad died — I couldn’t bring myself to get attached again. That loss hit hard.

✅ But loyalty has a funny way of finding its way back.

✅ Now Ace is carrying on the tradition — keeping watch, greeting visitors, and making sure morale stays high. He’s already earning his keep… one Milk-Bone at a time. 🐶

10/18/2025

DATELINE: ADRIAN, MI

Daryl D. Snyder, age 78, of Adrian, MI, passed away October 17, 2025 at his son's home, surrounded by family and friends, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.

Daryl was born July 31, 1947, in Hillsdale, MI the son of Ross and Minnie (Ho**er) Snyder. He was a gra...

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10/16/2025

📆 A Celebration of Shar's Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 24, 2025 at Purse & Son Funeral Home, Tecumseh with the Lenawee County Nurse Honor Guard officiating.

📆 Visitation will also be held Friday, October 24, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at Purse & Son Funeral Home, Tecumseh, where family and friends are invited to gather in her memory.

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10/14/2025

❤️ MEMORIAL VIDEO 🎥
for Edward Gerard Trombly of Camden, Michigan passed with his loved ones by his side on September 18, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital, Jackson Michigan.

Edward was a husband, father, friend, and neighbor like no other. He was greatly loved and will be missed.

Edward Gerard Trombly of Camden, Michigan passed with his loved ones by his side on September 18, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital, Jackson Michigan. Edward was b...

10/14/2025

Edward Gerard Trombly of Camden, Michigan passed with his loved ones by his side on September 18, 2025 at Henry Ford Hospital, Jackson Michigan.
Edward was born to Thomas and Shirley Trombly on June 10th 1957, in Mount Clemens Michigan.

Survived by his wife Kimberly Ann Trombly of 48 year...

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10/14/2025

✅ Families often ask me where they can look through quality urns ⚱️, keepsake jewelry, so I wanted to share this link to Batesville’s online urn store. ✅ They’ve been a trusted name for years, and they stand behind everything they make — truly great quality.

✅ You can purchase directly from them if you find something you like. It won’t hurt my feelings one bit — I’m not in the retail business. I sell my services, skills, and care, not inventory.

✅ That said, I’ll always help guide you through the options if you’d like a little advice or second opinion. ~ Barry Purse

We believe love lives on and that the memoriees of those we cherish remain with us, no matter how much time has passed. The Remembrance Store™ helps you continue honoring a life well-lived—whether it’s been days, months or even years-with remembrance jewelry and more. Find personal ways to celebrate their memory today and tomorrow.

10/14/2025

✅ On our way back from a Navy veteran’s graveside service today, we made a quiet detour through Amish Country and found ourselves in Strasburg, Ohio — stepping inside one of the most beautiful mausoleums I’ve ever seen.
Marble walls, stained glass light, and the stillness that seems to hold every word ever spoken in prayer. ✅ Moments like that remind me why I do this work — every resting place tells a story, every name engraved represents love, faith, and legacy.
Sometimes the most peaceful places aren’t found by planning… they find you along the way.

10/12/2025

✅ “Some hire it out.”
✅ “I roll up my sleeves.”
✅ “Independence. Confidence. World Class skillset.”
“That’s the Purse & Son way.”
~ Barry Purse 💪✨

10/10/2025

📆 The family will hold a homegoing celebration at Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM. 📅Visitation will also take place at Tecumseh Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
🪦Burial will be at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, Michigan.
✅Charitable contributions in honor of Dan may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America (pva.org), Compassion International (compassion.com), or Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) or you could pick up a bag of unsalted peanuts and feed some squirrels, as Dan would often do for the critters at his apartment. n

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10/07/2025

DATELINE: ADRIAN, MICHIGAN
Reverend Carl Boutilier, Jr., 88, of Freeport, Ohio passed away on October 3, 2025 in Adrian, Michigan.

"Bill" as he was known by many, is survived by Gail Devaney - daughter, and her husband Phil (children Tim, Caleb, Amanda and Luke); Judie Sundmaker - daughter, and her husband Jeffrey (children Daniel, Kelly and Jason); Carl Boutilier III - son, and his wife Stacey (children Annie, Meggan and Jordan); Andrew Boutilier - son, and his wife Tina; Kristin Baker - daughter, and her husband Robert (children Bobby Jr, Bruce and Axel); and Shirley Mark - sister. Carl also had many cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family members and close friends.

Carl is preceded in death by Joan Boutilier - beloved spouse, Carl Boutilier - father, Anne Boutilier - mother, Jean Sidilou - sister and Justin Tracy - grandson.

Carl was extremely proud of his time in the United States Navy and it was well known that he was deeply devoted to Jesus. He was a graduate of Elohim Bible Institute and Grand Rapids Bible College.

Carl enjoyed many hobbies, including woodworking / crafts, fishing, cooking/baking, gardening & photography. Carl loved playing cribbage nightly with his wife Joan and had a deep love for pets and wildlife. He also enjoyed spending time evangelizing his faith and love for Jesus, including Mission Trips to Kenya and South America, which often included building hospitals and churches. Many of his days were spent with his Amish neighbors and friends when he wasn't working as a security guard in his later years.

A private burial will be held for family at Greenmont Union Cemetery, Freeport, OH.

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10/05/2025

🆕Online Direct Cremation Platform💻
✅ In Spring 2024, 18 months ago, I started offering families an online direct cremation platform, making it easier than ever to make funeral arrangements from the comfort of your home.

With just a few simple steps, you can:
✅ Arrange a dignified direct cremation online
✅ Complete all necessary paperwork digitally
✅ Receive transparent pricing with no hidden fees
✅ Get the compassionate care and support you deserve

✅ I understand that saying goodbye is never easy, and our goal is to provide a simple, affordable, and respectful option for families in need.

Visit: GILPURSEANDSON.COM to learn more or contact or comment with any questions.
I am here for you every step of the way.
~ Barry Purse

09/23/2025

DATELINE: ADRIAN, MICHIGAN

Lynn Ann Bannister, age 79, of Adrian, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2025. She was born April 7, 1946 in Monroe, MI, the daughter Fred and Marie (Walters) Barnoske. On December 22, 1962, she married Richard J. Bannister in Britton, MI and he survives.

Lynn is survived by her loving husband, Richard Bannister of Adrian; a son, Donald (Heidi) Bannister of Adrian, two grandsons; Allen Bannister of Jackson and Christopher Bannister of Adrian, a great grandson, Malachi Bannister of Onsted, and a step-brother, Frederick Barnoske of Fort Wayne, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Marie (Walters) Barnoske, a son Douglas Bannister, two step-brothers; John Barnoske and James Barnoske, and a grandson; Ian Bannister.

Private services have taken place. Final resting place is at Lenawee Hills Memorial Garden, Tecumseh, Michigan.

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