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Nancy Oberlin Obituary
Nancy H. Oberlin, age 76, of Britton, MI, passed away, December 24, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family, under the care of Hospice of Lenawee.
She was born March 25, 1949, in Tecumseh, MI, the daughter of, Jerry and Pat (Spohr) Coffey. In August 1970, she married James T. Oberlin in Tecumseh, MI. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2022.
Nancy was a graduate of Tecumseh High School, Class of 1967. She then continued with her education at Cleary College. Nancy was retired from Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI where she was employed as a coder.
She is survived by her sister, Cindy Bagby; nephew, Michael Bagby, niece, Margaret Bagby, grand nephew, Nicholas Bagby, and grand niece, Nina Bagby.
Graveside services will take place 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Brookside Cemetery. Visitation and viewing will also be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Purse & Son Funeral Home, Tecumseh, Michigan.
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Susan Leighton Dembinsky
December 30, 2025
I remember Nancy in Tecumseh, before she was married. She was a "light", bouncy with brown hair, big eyes, & always a big smile! She was a delight to talk with! I'm sorry she is gone now for all those who knew her!
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