Ardean Lorraine Adrianson Gonser
Ardean Lorraine (Rounds) Adrianson Gonser, of Vermontville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, at the age of 84.
Ardean was born on December 11, 1941, in Vermontville, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Barber) Rounds. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1960, where she was well known and admired—being crowned the Homecoming Queen and on the Vermontville Maple Syrup Court in 1959.
In 1961, Ardean married Peter K. Adrianson, and together they welcomed two children, Holly and Peter. Later in life, she found love again and married Archie Gonser in 1984, blending their families and sharing 41 joyful years together.
Ardean worked for Hastings Manufacturing for many years, retiring in 2003. Retirement only deepened her dedication to serving others. She was a devoted volunteer, especially known for her involvement at the Eaton Senior Center and her faithful participation in local blood drives, where she not only volunteered but also generously donated many pints herself.
Creativity was at the heart of Ardean’s life. She was an avid cake decorator, proudly crafting countless cakes for family celebrations. Her crocheted and knitted creations were made with love and remain treasured keepsakes. Ardean also had a delightful doll collection and found great joy in crafting alongside her sisters and grandchildren, creating memories as beautiful as the items they made together.
Ardean is survived by her loving husband, Archie Gonser; her children, Holly (Tom) Payne, Peter (Bobbie Jo) Adrianson, Todd (Karen) Gonser, and Tammy (Barry) Lewellyn; her grandchildren, Laurence (Jill) Adrianson, Hildie Adrianson, Ryan Coburn, Nicholas (Amelia) Coburn, Adam (Sarah) Gonser, Ashley (Evan) Ziegler, Austin (Alexis) Gonser, Chloe (Alex) Lewellyn, and Desiree (Dexx) Lewellyn; and her great-grandchildren, Braivon, Ceiley, Lainey, Grayson, Maddison, Molly, Josie, Adalynn, and Theodore.
She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Rounds; her mother, Margaret Rounds Wineman; eight sisters; two brothers; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Friends are encouraged to support Ardean’s family by attending services or sharing memories on her Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation was held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at Bellevue First Baptist Church, with Pastor Don Francis officiating. The funeral service was webcast and may be viewed from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device with internet access by visiting Ardean’s tribute page and selecting Photos and Videos (or Media on mobile devices). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Bellevue First Baptist Church, Compassus Hospice or Shiloh Christian Children’s Ranch in Shelbina, Missouri. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.
Springport Funeral Home, 121 Pearl St./PO Box 235, Springport, Michigan, 49284, phone number 517-857-4848.