Justin Robert Crawford-Lucas
Of Chelsea
Age 14, died Thursday evening October 31, 2002 at his home. He was
born February 28, 1988 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Justin was a life long resident
of the area. He was a Freshman at Chelsea High School and a proud member
of the Freshman Football Team, Jersey #10. One of his goals was to be able
to fly; his family knows that he has now attained that goal. Justin was
always surrounded by loving and caring friends. Surviving are his mother
Sally A. Crawford Darrow and her husband Oliver of Dexter, his father Terry
R. Lucas and his wife Toni of Chelsea, his brothers and sisters Michael
Lucas, Emily Darrow, McKenna Lucas, Byron Darrow and Cross Lucas. His maternal
grandparents Maureen Crane of Brighton and Robert Burskey of Northville,
his paternal grandparents Richard and Joan Lucas of Dexter and Donna and
Charles Gates of Saline and a paternal great grandmother Marian Packer
of Saline and many aunts, uncles and extended family. Justin was preceded
in death by his paternal great grand father Ross Packer, maternal grandfather
Don Crawford and a maternal aunt Anna Bertram. The funeral services will
be held Tuesday November 5, 2002 at 2:30 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church,
Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL
HOME, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea on Sunday from 1-5 pm and 7-9 pm. and
Monday from 1-5 pm , then moving to the church where visitation will continue
from 7-9 pm, with the Vigil services being held Monday at 8:00 pm . Also
at the church on Tuesday from 1:30 pm until the hour of service. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to the Justin R. Crawford-Lucas Memorial Fund for Student Problem
Solving, Awarness and Hope.
JANET J. SCHULZE
Of Chelsea
Age 70, died Wednesday afternoon May 1, 2002 at Chelsea Community Hospital.
She was born in Dexter, Michigan on September 9, 1931 the daughter of Harry
T. and Helen (Wood) French. Janet had been a life long resident of the
Chelsea area and was retired from Dana Corp. Following retirement she worked
at Pierce Lake golf course and at Green Acres driving range. Janet enjoyed
golf and bowling. She was a member of the Sharon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband Richard J. Schulze whom she married in Ann
Arbor on November 8, 1952. Also surviving are her children Mark R. (Marilyn)
Schulze of Manchester, Daniel A.(Significant other Dawn) Schulze of Waterloo,
Susan J. (Dan) Heinz of Grand Rapids and Robert J. (Fiancée Debra)
Schulze of Waterloo, 10 grandchildren Mark Jason ( Angie) Schulze, Jennifer
and Shelly Schulze, Carissa (Dean) Covey, Danielle Schulze, Lauren, Leslie,
Curtis and Grady Heinz and Amber Schulze and six great-grandchildren; three
sisters Helen Harris of Chelsea, Mae Poland of Brighton, twin sister Joanne
Henes of Ann Arbor and her brother Richard French of Chelsea. She was preceded
in death by her parents, three sisters Jean Grob, Clair Chopp and Harriett
Smith, and two brothers Leonard and Harry French. Funeral services will
be held Saturday May 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home, Chelsea with the Rev. Carter Garrigues-Cortelyou officiating. Burial
will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to the Sharon United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends
Thurs evening from 7-9 PM and Friday from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM at the funeral
home.
IDA E. BROHMAN
Of Chelsea, formerly of Grand Rapids
Age 90, died Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2002, at Towsley Village,
Chelsea. She was born December 31, 1911 in Detroit, Michigan, the youngest
of 11 children of Godfried and Gottleib (Matschikowski) Raezler. She was
married to Andrew Brohman on January 30, 1932 and he preceded her in death
on April 17, 1989. She was a former resident of Detroit and a member of
East Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school and sang
in the choir for more than 30 years. Following the death of her husband
she moved to Grand Rapids for six years. Ida had lived at the Chelsea Retirement
Community since January of 1997. She was raised as a special sister of
6 brothers August, Charlie, Walter, Fred, Godfried (Lefty) and Edward.
Four other siblings died in childhood. Surviving are her two daughters
Elda( Rod) Helm-O'Brien of Portage, Michigan and Donna (William) Suits
of Bedminster, N. J., six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and a
niece Marion Raezler to whom she was very close. She was preceded in death
by a son-in-law Norman Helm in 1995. Funeral services will be held Saturday
May 4, at 5:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with
Rev. William Donahue officiating. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Burial
will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery on Monday. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to Alzheimer's Foundation. Mrs. Brohman will best remembered for
her very strong faith in the Lord-a true "prayer warrior" and for her very
loving nature.
BURMA M. WARNKE
Of Jackson, Michigan
Age 103, died Monday morning April 15, 2002 at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah
Home in Jackson. She was born April 17, 1898 in Durand, Michigan, the daughter
of Jesse E. and Susan A. (Woodthorp) Spaulding. Burma was preceded in death
by her husband Francis in 1979. Surviving are her daughter Margaret B.
Nickles of Big Rapids and two grand children, two great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grand children. Her brother also preceded her in death.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery, Vernon, Michigan. Arrangements by the Staffan- Mitchell Funeral
Home, Chelsea.
WILMA T. BUCHOLTZ
Of Manchester
Age 89, died Friday evening April 12, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. She was born January 7, 1913 in Manchester, the daughter of
Charles and Emile (Jacob) Daviditer. Mrs. Bucholtz was married on April
22, 1950 in Detroit to Norman Bucholtz. He preceded her in death on Sept.
28,1988. Following her marriage she and her husband returned to Deerfield,
Michigan where they farmed until 1961, returning to Manchester in that
year. Following the death of her mother , Wilma went to live with her aunt
Isabelle Jacob, who raised her. Mrs. Bucholtz was a life long member of
the Lutheran Church and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea and
the Ladies Aid of the Church. She had taught Sunday school for 10 years.
Wilma had been a member of the Shakespeare Club. Surviving are her two
children Dr. David C. Bucholtz of Manchester and Jane E. (Paul) Juckno
of Pinckney and her granddaughter Emily Juckno. Also surviving are her
cousins Viola Jacob Stephenson of Riverview, and Theodore Jacob of West
Branch, her God daughter Ruth Stephenson Gierke of Trenton. In addition
she is survived by many close relatives and friends. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday April 16, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea,
with Rev. David Hendricks officiating. The family will receive friends
Sunday at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM and
on Monday from 6-9PM and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the
hour of service. Burial will be in the Deerfield Cemetery at 2:30 PM Tuesday.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or the Chelsea
Retirement Community.
Marilyn D. Wines
Formerly of Pinckney and Brighton
Age 62, died Wednesday evening April 10, 2002 at Arbor Hospice. She
was born March 28, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Russell and
Irene (Joynt) DeRainville. Marilyn was a sales consultant for Construction
Association of Michigan (CAM). She was a member of the Summerset Singles
Golf League. Her first love and priority was her children and grandchildren.
Surviving are her children Edward S. (Chris) Taylor of Waterford, Kathy
L. (Matt) LaRosa of Grand Rapids, Cindy A. (Jay) Breneman of Pinckney and
Christine M. (Jon) Plummer of Jackson. ten grandchildren and two sisters
Garnette (Larry) Ammon of Howell and Pat (Gene) Briganch of California.
A nephew and two nieces also survive. She was preceded in death by her
parents. Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea,Saturday April 13, 2002 at 11:00 AM with
Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt officiating. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Friday from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM. Expressions of sympathy
may be made to Arbor Hospice or American Cancer Society.
Bernice Kidd Chelsea, Mi. (formerly of Ida and Belleville, Mi)
Age 88, passed away Saturday April 6, 2002, at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. Bernice was born August 17, 1913 in Boone Nebraska, the daughter
of Andrew and Frederika Neimann. She was married to Edgar C. Kidd on June
9, 1933, who preceded her in death; she is survived by her children, The
Rev. David (Ada) Kidd of Okemos, Darlene (Gary) Nordberg of Cheboygan,
and Charlene (Norman) McNally of Belleville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren;
her sisters Esther Knapp of Atlanta, Ga. and Ruth Harris of St. Johns,
Mi., and a host of other family and friends. The memorial service was held
Saturday April 13, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement Community at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bayview Memorial Gardens
of Petoskey, Mi. or to the Chelsea Retirement Community. Arrangements were
handled by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
James C. H. Davis
Of Chelsea, formerly of Ann Arbor
Age 81, died Friday morning April 5, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. Mr. Davis had lived in Ann Arbor for many years prior to moving
to Grand Rapids where he resided for 43 years. He had also lived in Pueblo,
Colorado in the early 70’s. While in Pueblo he began his career in real
estate. He was a former Deacon and member of the First Congregational Church
of Ann Arbor and the Westside Kiwanis Club. Jim enjoyed the water and sailing
and was a former member of the Portage Lake Sailing club. He He also enjoyed
site seeing and square dancing. He was a veteran of WW 11 serving in the
US Navy. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife Jean Wagner in 1994.
Surviving are two children Christie A. (Donald ) Roberts of Chelsea and
William B. (Theresa) Davis of Nine Mile Falls, Wa. Five grandchildren Scott
Yates, Joel Yates, Jay Roberts, Benjamin Roberts and Jaysa Roberts Stamey.
Two sisters Betty Malloy of Grand Rapids and Barb Brewer of Elk Rapids,
Michigan. Graveside services will be held Tuesday April 9, 2002 at 3:00
PM at Rosedale Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Expressions of sympathy may be made
to Washtenaw Literacy, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.
Arrangements by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
James R. Deaton
Of Manchester, MI
Age 60, passed into eternal life Tuesday, April 2, 2002. He was born
August 18, 1941 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, the son of Rader and Reva
(Rudd) Deaton. On March 31, 1967 he married Peggy J. Patrick, and she preceded
him in death on March 29, 2002. He had lived in the area for forty years,
moving from Kentucky. Jim worked as a machine operator at Chelsea Grinding
Co. since 1965. He loved to work on tractors. He also loved farm animals
and dogs, but most of all his beloved Peggy. He is survived by two daughters
Sheila (Steve) Baker of Tecumseh, and Reva (Daniel) Frank of Oshkosh, Wisconsin;
three granddaughters Felicia, Alyssa, and Amanda; two sisters Sue Landrum
of Lexington, Kentucky, and Connie Landrum of Frenchburg, Kentucky, one
brother Donald Deaton of Stockbridge; his step-mother Bessie Deaton of
Kentucky; and many nieces and nephews, including Kim Carpenter of Stockbridge.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his mother and his
father. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Friday,
April 5, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901
N. Main St., Chelsea. He will be buried with his beloved Peggy following
the ceremony at Vermont Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday
from 2-5 & 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Peggy J. Deaton
Of Manchester, MI
Age 56, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002 at Chelsea Community Hospital.
She was born February 26, 1946 in Salyersville, KY the daughter of Henry
and Sudie (Arnett) Patrick. She had lived in the area since she was four
years old, moving from Salyersville, KY. She graduated from Manchester
High School in 1965. She enjoyed collecting things, garage sales, flowers,
and decorating her home for all of the holidays. On March 31, 1967 she
married James R. Deaton in Chelsea, and he survives. Also surviving are
her mother of Manchester, two daughters Shelia (Steve) Baker of Tecumseh
and Reva Deaton of Wisconsin; one sister Janice Patrick-Flint of Tecumseh;
three granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by one brother Jimmie Patrick and her father. Funeral services will
be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from Staffan Mitchell Funeral
Home, 901 North Main St. Chelsea. Burial will follow at Vermont Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. The family
will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday
3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Wilkerson, Kenneth L
formerly of Chelsea
Age 76 died March 17, 2002 at Hospice of St. John in Colorado after
a long illness. He was born in Belleville MI July 20, 1925. Kenny worked
in the automotive refinishing business most of his life. He is a World
War II veteran that served in the European Theater receiving a number of
medals including a purple heart. A loving father is survived by 2 children
Carolyn Downs of Colorado and Vickie(Dennis) Price of Chelsea, a brother
Joe(Sue) Wilkerson of Grass Lake, and a sister Mary Slusarczyk of Detroit.
He has 4 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial
service at Chelsea First United Methodist Church Friday April 5, 2002 at
1:00 PM. Visitation will be at the church from noon until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to your local Hospice or Chelsea First
United Methodist Church.
William Lavern Miller
of Manchester, Mi.
William Lavern Miller 69, died on March 27, 2002 at Chelsea Community
Hospital. Bill was born in Ann Arbor to Robert and Alden Miller. He worked
at Argus Optics continued with Perfect Optics and General Scientific. During
his 40 year career he worked on optics that were used for military defense
and the lunar missions. Bill retired at the age of 62 with medical conditions.
Bill or (Wild Bill) as some called him will be greatly missed by his family
and friends. Bill is survived by his precious Barb, her daughter Lanettia
and family, mother Aldena, Brother Ted and wife Agie, son Dan and wife
Sandy, daughters, Sandy and husband Ed, Melinda and husband Leon, their
mother Rose, eight grandchildren, 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Bill was preceded
in death by his father Robert and his brother Robert. Memorial Services
will be held Saturday March 30, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St. Chelsea, with the Rev. Kathy Batell Chaplin
of Chelsea Community Hospital officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m.
till time of service on Saturday.
Ann Mason
Of Herndon, VA
Formerly of Chelsea
Ann Mason, 56, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother & friend, died
after a long fight with Ovarian Cancer at Reston Hospital on March 25 in
Reston, Virginia. Ann, who lived in Herndon, VA was born in Leicester,
England where she spent most of her life until moving to Chelsea, MI in
1984. She later moved to the Washington DC area in 1998. Ann was an avid
gardener, homemaker and trusted friend. Her greatest pleasures in life
came from her friends & family, “tickling” her garden, and experiencing
the simple beauties that surround all of us. She will be dearly missed.
Ann is survived by her devoted husband and friend for 34 years, Malcolm.
Survivors also include two sons & daughters-in-law, Richard & Shawn
of Freehold, NJ; Julian & Jennifer of Roanoke, VA; granddaughters Micah
and Georgia; grandson Oliver expected in August; sister Joy Russell and
her husband Peter of Groby, England; niece Nicola Storer and her husband
Robert and nephew Thomas Russell and his wife Katherine all of Leicester,
England; nephew Lester & his wife Anna of Summerville, SC. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, April 3, 2002, 11:00 a.m. at the First
United Methodist Church in Chelsea with Rev. Richard L. Dake officiating.
The family will receive friends at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North
Main St., Chelsea on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society for research.
Bernice E. Maynard
of Dexter Twp.
Age 92, died March 21, 2002 at Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born
on November 13, 1909 in Bay City,Michigan, the daughter of Max and Agatha
Laskowski. She had lived in the North Lake area since 1940 and attended
North Lake United Methodist Church. She graduated from Nursing School in
1931, working for several hospitals in Ann Arbor as a Registered Nurse
last employed at the University of Michigan Health Systems. On September
1, 1937 she married DeVere C. Maynard and he preceded her in death on July
10, 1989. Favorite pastimes were Cross stitch, Reading, Traveling, Knitting
afghans for her children, and playing the piano by ear. Surviving are three
children, Robert L. Maynard of North Lake, James (Margit) Maynard of Fairfax,
Virginia, and Barbara Vetter of Arnold, Maryland, also one sister in law
Ann Laskowski of Bay City, Michigan, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers,
Louis and Hubert Laskowski. Funeral services will be Monday March 25, 2002
at 11:00 A.M. from the North Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Alice
Sheffield Officiating. Burial will follow at North Lake Cemetery, Dexter,
Township. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the North Lake United
Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea Sunday from 5-8 P.M.
Jesse Cheek
of Gregory, MI
Age 84 passed away at Doctors Hospital in Jackson, Michigan on March
20, 2002. He was born February 15, 1918 in Birchville, Kentucky the son
of the late John R. and Goldie (Coats) Cheek. He served in the United States
Army during World War II and was discharged in 1945. He worked for Ford
Motor Company for 38 years as a Machine repairman. He enjoyed golfing,
fishing, and hunting and was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Ann
Arbor. In 1952 he married Florrie Thomas and she survives. Also surviving
are his 2 sons, John H. (Kathy Wheeler) and Paul of California. 1 brother
Sherman (Cornelius) Cheek of Detroit and 1 sister Genny Beckford of Ferndale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters. Funeral
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 27, 2002 from the
Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, with the Rev.
Mark J. Lyons of Second Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow
at United Memorial Gardens in Plymouth. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Monday 2-5 and 7-9 and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 Contributions
may be made to the Cheek Family.
Velma Blair
Of Gregory, MI
Formerly of Clearwater, FL
Age 79, passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI on
Tuesday, March 19, 2002. She was born April 1, 1922 in Pinckney, MI the
daughter of Steve and Elizabeth (Tatar) Laszlo. She had lived in the area
since July of 2001, moving from Clearwater, FL. She is survived by her
two daughters Shirley (Jack) Burga of Gregory, MI and Cheryl (Bill) Brett
of Northville, MI; also one brother Steve (Judy) Laszlo of Pinckney, MI;
two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and five
step-great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband, William
“Bill” Blair, and two half-brothers. Funeral services will be held at 12:30
p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2002 from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home,
901 North Main St., Chelsea, with Rev. Fa. Dave Horning of St. James Episcopal
Church officiating. Entombment will follow at Washtenong Memorial Park
in Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday
from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Richard A. Tews
Of Dexter Twp.
Formerly of South Lyon
Age 62 died Tuesday March 19, 2002 at his home. He was born on February
24, 1940 in Bay City, where he spent most of his childhood years. He was
the son of the late Fritz and Mary Tews. Richard played football, wrestled,
and ran track for Michigan State University and Hillsdale College, receiving
a national championship title, and becoming a finalist in the Pan American
wrestling games. He taught in the Allen Park School District for 33 years,
and coached football, track, and wrestling. He also received the teacher
of the year award in Allen Park district for the past 15 years. Richard
retired in 1994. He married Carolyn A. Harris in Allen Park on June 25,
1966, and she survives, Also surviving are two sons, Bryan (Kim) Tews of
Ann Arbor, and Brandon (Courtney) Tews of Milford and 1 grandson Drake
Tews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara. Funeral services
will be Saturday March 23, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, MI. Burial will follow at
North Lake Cemetery, in Dexter Twp. The family will receive friends at
the funeral home on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M.
Sylvia Nedved
Of Chelsea, MI
Formerly of Ann Arbor
Age 101, passed away March 12, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement Community.
She was born December 16, 1900 in Chicago, IL. She had lived in Chelsea
since October, moving from Ann Arbor. She was a very organized, social
lady. She loved to garden and travel. She had worked as a bookkeeper for
Marshall Fields. She is survived by three grand daughters Nadine A. (Michael)
Schwartz of Ann Arbor, Meghan Lewis of California, and Christina (Roger)
Blish of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto F. Nedved.
She was also preceded in death by her son Otto M. Nedved and her four sisters.
A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Chicago, IL on
Friday, March 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home, Inc.
Alice E. Monier
Of Ypsilanti, MI
Age 82, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Heartland Health Care
Center in Ann Arbor. She was born August 17, 1919 in Cincinnati, OH the
only daughter of Fred and Estelle (Bradford) Carlisle. She married Eugene
L. Monier, and he preceded her in death in 1999. She enjoyed gardening,
cooking and baking. She enjoyed telling stories about happy memories in
her life. She is survived by her two sons, Rick (Dianne) Monier of Chelsea,
and Ken (Penny) Monier of Miles City, MT; four grandchildren Cindy, Marc,
Darcy, and Aaron; eight great-grandchildren Donnie, Casie, Katlyn, Jordan,
Michael, Austin, Luc, and Emily. She was preceded in death by her husband,
her parents, and a brother Jack. Funeral Services were held Sunday, March
17, 2002 at the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.
Burial was in the family lot in the Custer County Cemetery. Local arrangements
by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Gerlon Moore
Of Dexter Twp.
Formerly of Livonia.
Age 81 died March 2, 2002 at her daughter’s home. She was born on September
9, 1920 in Vina Alabama, the daughter of John and Perdelia (Ozbirn) Thorn.
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and her family. Surviving are her 3 children,
Mrs. Randy (Margaret) Blackford of Chelsea, Mrs. Danny (Milly) Williams
of Grass Lake, MI., and Frederick C. Moore of Livonia; 3 grandchildren,
Clifford (Dori) Blackford of Chelsea, Tina (Scott) Fischer of Dexter and
L.A. Williams of Grass Lake, Great-grandchildren Ambur Flores, Maranda
and Cheyenne Fischer. 1 brother Awtrien O. Thorn of Mulberry, FL, and 1
sister Hydie Stevens of Hixon, TN. Funeral services will be Monday March
4, 2002 at 5:00 P.M. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main
Street, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday
from 1-5 P.M.
Rev. Walter C.B. Saxman
Of Chelsea, MI
Passed away February 26, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement Community.
He was born July 6, 1907 in Wilkonsburg, PA the son of Cloyd and Bertha
(Briney) Saxman. Rev. Saxman was a retired Methodist Minister. He graduated
from Albion , then received a Masters Degree in Philosophy from the University
of Michigan, and a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Chicago.
He graduated from Garrett Seminary in Chicago. He served churches in Willis,
Stony Creek, Tecumseh, Saline, Hudson, Clarkston, Sault Ste. Marie, Flint,
and Trenton, retiring in 1971. He was the oldest surviving Methodist Minister
in the Detroit conference, receiving the Conference Cane of the United
Methodist Church in October of 1998. He had been a resident of Chelsea
for over 12 years, coming from Bay View, MI and spending winters in Florida.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea; He was
a Mason, and was also a Shriner for over sixty years. He was also a member
of Rotary years ago. He is survived by his two children Phyllis (Richard)
Holman of Flushing, MI and David (Sandra) Saxman of Oak Brook, IL. ; eight
grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his wife of seventy years, Ruth E. (Maze) Saxman; also three brothers
Herbert, Curtis, and Harold Saxman, and one sister Dorothy Morse. Memorial
services will be held Sat. Mar. 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Mars
Chaplin of Chelsea Retirement Communities, and Richard Dake Co-officiating
from Chelsea First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may
be made to Bay View Memorial Gardens.
Kim M. (Miles) Heard
Of Ann Arbor, formerly of Chelsea, MI
Age 44, died Friday February 22, 2002 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
She was born on May 25, 1957 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of N. H. and
Margaret (Steele) Miles. Kim was a graduate of Chelsea High School in 1975
and furthered her education in Lansing, graduating from business school.
She worked in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan Law School and also
for Great Lakes Bank Corporation which is now TCF. She enjoyed animals,
feeding the birds, watching deer, and going to auctions. Kim was truly
a kind and gentle person and thought of others before herself. On June
18, 1977 in Chelsea she married Jeffrey Kirk Heard, and he survives; also
surviving are one son, Michael of Ann Arbor, her parents of Ann Arbor,
two brothers John (Mary) Miles of Saline, and Gary (Barb) Miles of Johannesburg,
MI, and one sister Karen Edwards of Dexter; several aunts , uncles and
cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry and Amanda
Miles and George and Mary Steele. Memorial services will be Tuesday February
26, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main
Street, Chelsea with Dr. Joseph Nathaniel Crout, Pastor of New Covenant
Mission Baptist Church of Ypsilanti. Expressions of sympathy can be made
to The Michael Heard Educational Fund. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Monday from 7-9 P.M.
Della L. Brown
Of Chelsea, Michigan.
Age 64, died Monday February 18, 2002 at her home. She was born on
January 29, 1938 in Campbell, County, Tenn. the daughter of Wayne and Florence
(Myers) Allen. Della had lived in the Chelsea Area for the past 25 years
coming from Ohio. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea.
Surviving are 4 sisters, Mildred Meyer of Ohio, Eleanor Wilson of Kentucky,
Evelyn Blackburn of Kentucky, Joyce Castanier of Stockbridge, one brother,
Floyd Allen of Ohio, several special nieces and nephews including, Katrina
(Stephen) Rambadt, Melissa, Michelle, and Kim. She was preceded in death
by three brothers, John, Bill, and Wayne Allen; three sisters, Florence
Allen, Betty Riley, and Frances Angel. Funeral services will be Thursday
February 21, 2002 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral at 11:00 A.M. with Rev
Dr. William Turner officiating, and Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt co-officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy
can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Wednesday from 6-8 P.M.
Veryl F. (“Tobe”) Hafley
Of Chelsea, Michigan.
Age 80, died February 14, 2002 at his home in Sylvan Township. He was
born on August 11, 1921, in Sylvan Township, one of Eight children of Fred
and Louise (Straub) Hafley. Mr. Hafley grew up in Sylvan Center and graduated
from Chelsea High School in 1938. He worked for the Chelsea Milling Company
for 45 years, retiring in 1986. During World War II he served in the United
States Army. An Avid Golfer, Mr. Hafley was a long time member of Inverness
Country Club. He was also a member and past president of the Chelsea Rod
and Gun Club, and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ Chelsea.
Surviving Mr. Hafley are his wife of 56 years, Bernadine (West); a daughter,
Carol A. (John) Van Luvanee of Newtown, Pennsylvania; a sister, Arlene
West of Ypsilanti; a brother, Glen (Elizabeth) Hafley of Canton; two grandchildren,
John Christopher Van Luvanee of Wernersville, Pennsylvania, and David R.
Van Luvanne of Newtown, Pennsylvania; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hafley was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Duane Hafley,
who were killed in World War II; brother Meryl in 1984; sister Pearl Hartman
in 1996; and brother Don in 2001. The family will receive friends at the
Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea on Sunday February 17, 2002 from
2-5 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Funeral services will be held Monday February 18,
2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev.
Karen S. Schulte, pastor of St. Paul Church of Christ, Chelsea, officiating.
Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Sylvan Center. Memorial
contributions may be made to Chelsea Hospital or St. Paul United Church
of Christ.
Fred H. Lance
Of Dexter
Age 75, passed away unexpectedly Thursday January 31, 2002. He was
the son of Dewey and Lillian (Storck) Lance. He was the beloved husband
of 53 years to Glenys V. (LaBar), whom he married on October 23, 1948 in
Hannah, Michigan. The cherished father of Angela (Mike) Wynn and Lana (Paul)
Ching all of Chelsea and Alan Lance of Jackson. He was born in Wexford
County, Michigan on Sept. 25, 1926. He graduated from Buckley High School
in 1945. He was drafted into the US Army where he proudly served his country
in the Philippines and Japan from 1945 to 1947. He was honorably discharged
as a First Sergeant and was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal,
Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Army Occupation Medal. He was
a member of the Dexter American Legion. Mr. Lance retired from Chrysler
Corp. as superintendent where he worked from 1950 to 1982. After retiring
he worked at the U of M golf course, Travis Pointe golf course and for
the last 12 years at Barton Hills in Ann Arbor. In addition to his wife
and children, his seven grandchildren will miss his witty sense of humor
and great stories, Heather and Stephanie Wynn, Lance and Leslie Ching,
Tiffany, Melanie and Bryan Lance. One brother Donald Lance of Kalkaska
and sisters Alberta (Don) Lynch of Traverse City, Leota (Stanley) Kiszlowski
of Redford, Mary Brown and Josie Cogan both of Grand Rapids. A sister in
law Virginia (Ray) Woznick of Beulah, Michigan and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Monday February 4, at 1:00 PM at the Dexter
United Methodist Church with Rev. William Donahue officiating. The Family
will receive friends Sunday at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North
Main Street, Chelsea from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM and 6:00PM-8:00 PM and at the
church from Noon until the hour of service. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to Humane Society of Huron Valley. His kindness and generosity
will continue to touch us all forever. He was truly a wonderful man, who
will be greatly missed.
BARBARA L. VAN GORDER
Of Chelsea
Age 77 died Tuesday evening January 29, 2002 At Heartland Care Center
in Ann Arbor. She was born April 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter
of Robert and Helen (Burt) Ellis. Barbara had been a resident of Chelsea
since September of 1970. Her pride and joy was “the house that Jack built,”
Her home in Chelsea, that she and her husband Jack constructed Themselves.
As a finishing touch, Barbara selected, split and laid Cut stone on the
front of the house. Mrs. Van Gorder was an active member of the Chelsea
Senior Citizens, serving on the Advisory Board and was the Facilitator
for the senior widows group. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens
kitchen band, singing and playing the Kazoo and in 1997 Was named Senior
Fair Queen. Barbara had been the Girl Scout Leader Of the Troup at the
Chelsea Retirement Community. She had been a member of the Tuesday morning
Rolling Pin League, belonging to the Blenders Team. She also had been the
tail twister for the Chelsea Lioness Club. Most of all she was a great
mother and grandmother and friend. Her husband Jack H. preceded her in
death on Feb 23, 1982. Surviving Are her children Donald J. (Leslie) VanGorder
of Salt Lake City, Utah, Douglas A. (Kathy) VanGorder of West Tremont,
Ma., Dianne L. (Rick) Monier of Chelsea. Four grandchildren Jake, Thomas,
Bethany and Kendrew VanGorder. Two sisters Marian Umptenbach and Marjorie
Cable Both of Sterling Heights, Mich. and a brother Rev. Andrew Ellis of
Japan and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by By her
oldest son David B. VanGorder on August 24, 1991 and also Her brother William
Ellis. Funeral services will held Saturday , Feb. 2 At 1:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main St.Chelsea, with Rev. John R. Morris officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM and 7:00
PM-9:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Senior Citizens.
George Franklin Schlosser
Chelsea, MI
On Saturday, January 26, 2002, a rare winter day of warm sunshine and
emerging daffodils, George Schlosser passed away in the intimate company
of his family and under the tender care of the staff at Arbor Hospice in
Ann Arbor, Michigan. Just two weeks earlier, all had celebrated his 95th
birthday which marked nearly a century of achievements and memories. George’s
own century of life was preceded by the rich and varied lives of his ancestors,
descending from the marriage of Henry Matteson and Hannah Parsons in East
Greenwich, Rhode Island, in l670. In his youth in Western New York, George
developed a passion for competitive athletics that began with him becoming
the captain of his high school basketball team, leading other championship
teams in handball, softball, and bowling and culminating in a deep love
of the game of golf. To George, golf was not a good walk spoiled; it was
a great walk made better by the thrill of competing and by the companionship
of his son Steve who, under his father’s guidance was able to join the
men’s team while still a boy. In his professional life George became a
Vice President of Lincoln-Rochester Trust (now J P Morgan Chase) where
he earned a special reputation as a fair-minded and generous loan officer.
The family fondly recalls the many occasions on which anonymous gifts of
grain and produce made their way to the family residence as tokens of sincere
gratitude by members of the community who had felt truly gifted by George’s
helping hand. George’s helping hand extended further into the community
of Western New York where he served variously and with active involvement
as a member of the Lion’s Club spearheading fund-raising activities, President
of the Brockport, New York, Chamber of Commerce devoting himself to enhancing
downtown vitality, member of the local water board, concerning himself
with the enhancement of this vital community resource, and President of
the Stafford Country Club guiding facility expansion. George and his wife
also hosted students for more than 40 years, many from Africa, while they
pursued their degrees at the local university. In his retirement George
developed his great skill at Bridge, becoming a Senior Life Master. The
process of this achievement led him and his wife on many wonderful travels
from Canada to New Orleans to Hawaii to many places in between. He also
became a skilled cook during this time, venturing into the gourmet, but
preferring the satisfaction of providing hearty, home-style foods with
an adventurous edge. For the last fifty years of his life, George engaged
in one activity which may truly be the sum of the man. He obtained a small
camp in the Adirondack State Park on Otter Lake and presided over more
than a half century of family vacation life. He shared a love of the wilderness,
a love of the woods, particularly from the vantage point of the little
barn-red cottage, affectionately known to family and friends as Hut-in-Wood.
There with the simplest of amenities: kerosene lamps and campfires, the
family prospered in its activities: playing board games, reading, swimming,
boating, eating well, puttering with handyman projects, and simply watching
the clouds go by lakeside or in the woods. George leaves this camp in the
care of his loving family, Roberta Kathryn, his treasured wife of 63 years;
Steven George, his cherished son; and Daniel Matteson Guenther Schlosser,
his beloved grandson. Along with his devoted daughter-in-law, Marilyn Kathleen
Guenther, they will continue the traditions that marked the life of this
man. A memorial service will be held February 3 at 2pm, The Pines, 325
Wilkinson Street, Chelsea, MI. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home.
GRETCHEN M. SPAULDING
Of Chelsea
Died Friday evening, January 18, 2002 at her home on North Lake. She
was born in Chelsea on September 10, 1920 one of seven children of John
Vincent and Mary Ann ( Spirnagle) Burg. Gretchen had been a life long resident
of the area and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She loved her
rock gardens, needlepoint, swimming in North Lake and everything out of
doors. Her great delight was her grand and Great-grandchildren. She is
survived by her husband Rolland W. Spaulding whom she married in Paris
, Texas on October 30, 1944. She is also survivied by her six children
Jeffrey H. (Andrea) Spaulding of Bethesda, MD, Lee S. (Arthur) Tremper
of Chelsea, and Daniel J. Spaulding, all of Chelsea, Shawn M. Spaulding
of Rapid City, MI, Jon W. Spaulding of Munith, and William M. (Michele)
Spaulding of Chelsea; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; four sisters
Mary Jane Morey of Ft. Myers, FL, Lou Guirey of Berkley, MI, Virginia (Duane)
Rowe of Chelsea, Patricia Dietz of Chelsea, a brother J. Vincent (Shirley)
Burg of Chelsea and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her sister Angeline (Dudley) Foster. The memorial mass will be held
Tuesday January 22 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church. The family
will receive friends Monday from 1:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, where the Rosary will held
at 8:00 PM Monday evening. Private interment will be in Vermont Cemetery,
Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church,
Spaulding for Children or Individualized Hospice.
Blacklaw, Edward (Scotty)
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 92, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2002 in Fort Myers, Florida.
He was born May 18, 1909 in Aberdeen, Scotland the son of Edward and Davidann
Blacklaw. A resident of Chelsea for over 60 years, he has spent his winters
in Fort Myers for the past 20 years. Mr. Blacklaw retired from Rockwell
International in 1974 with over 30 years of service. He began his working
career at age 13 serving as a Cabin Boy for The Dundee Perth and London
Shipping Company in 1924, where his father served as an officer. He completed
high school at age 16 and served his Joiner apprenticeship from 1925 to
1929. He arrived in United States on October 29, 1929, the first day of
the Great Depression. He was a member of the Lodge Trafalgar of the Masons,
the First Congregational Church in Chelsea, the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge
both of Fort Myers and served as a Chelsea Community Hospital Volunteer.
He loved the outdoors and pheasant hunting. His children and grandchildren
adored him, as he did them. He married Florence M. Truckey in Chula Vista,
CA in 1946. They had five children Vickie (Jim) Drummond of Sharpsburg,
GA, Cindy (Ken) Beauchamp of Chelsea, Ned (Lisa) Blacklaw of Pinckney,
Teri (Karl) Schillinger,and Stuart Blacklaw of Grand Rapids. He is also
survived by one sister Mary Simpson Passage of Sanford, North Carolina,
10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife,
he was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Ann and an infant son from
a previous marriage, one brother James and four sisters Isabelle Blacklaw
(infant), Isabelle Wiggins, Helen Macfarlane, and David Ena Hobbs. A Memorial
Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2002 at the First
Congregational Church of Chelsea located at 121 E. Middle, with the Rev.
David Cleaver-Bartholomew officiating. The family requests that donations
be made to the Chelsea Community Hospital, Big Brothers and Big Sisters
of Central Arizona, or the First Congregational Church of Chelsea. Arrangements
by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Robert D. Adair
Dexter Township, MI
Age 46, passed away January 8, 2002 at his home. He was born on September
18, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan. Robert had lived in the area for the
past 8 years and was an auto sales person, working last at Briarwood Ford.
He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1977 to 1981 as a Medical
Specialist. He was a member of Vineyard Church in Ann Arbor. He enjoyed
photography, hiking, mountain climbing, and horses. On April 3, 1993, he
married Sherry Hillaker, and she survives. Also surviving are his mother,
Vera (Lukacs) and her husband Merle R. Jenkins of Novi, one sister Lisa
Adair of Manchester, one step-sister Bethany Jenkins of FL, and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday January 13, 2002 at
3:30 P.M. at the Vineyard Church in Ann Arbor with Pastor Donald Bromley
officiating . The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, Saturday from 5-9 P.M. Expressions
of sympathy can be made to The Vineyard Church of Ann Arbor, 2275 Platt
Road.
Erwin L. Riba Jr.
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 75, passed away Monday, January 7, 2002 at Sparrow Hospital in
Lansing, Michigan. He was born the son of Erwin L. Sr. and Almeda (Beard)
Riba. He had lived in the area since 1985, coming from Munith,. He was
a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and retired from the Jackson All Star
Dairy as a plant manager. He enjoyed trains, airplanes, traveling, camping,
flowers and gardening. He could fix anything, and he cherished all of his
grandchildren. On June 10, 1945 he married Laura Sally, and she preceded
him in death on March 5, 1984. Erwin and Laura had 6 children, Ferris (Gay)
Riba of Tucson AZ, Priscilla (Mike) Horton of Rapid City, MI, Phyllis (Peter)
Gibney of Elkhart, IN, Esther (Gary) Schmidt of Freeland, MI, Reginald
Riba of Munith, and Annette (Edwin) Garcia of Tucson, AZ. On April 5, 1986,
he married Arlene M. Bycraft, and she survives. Her children include Duane
(Karmel) Bycraft of Chelsea, Denise (Bob) Walter of Manchester, Diane (Jay)
Parisho of Chelsea, Lori (Gary) Wiltse of Pinckney and Anita (John) Walker
of Ypsilanti. Mr. Riba is also survived by one brother Willis Riba, two
sisters Hildegard Steinbach and Melba (Jack) Howell, all of Tucson AZ;
Arlene’s mother Ethel Haist of Chelsea; 25 grandchildren,7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley Riba, and Arlene’s father
Erwin Haist. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 11:00
A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor David Hendricks officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Jacob Lutheran Cemetery, Waterloo. Expressions
of sympathy can be made to Zion Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, or St. Jacob
Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home in Chelsea from 2-5and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Dave Pastor
of Chelsea, Mi.
Age 88 passed away Sunday January 6, 2002 at Cedar Knoll Care Facility
in Grass Lake. He was born on April 11, 1913 in Hungary, the son of John
and Anna (Horvath) Pasztor.Dave had lived in the area since 1952 and farmed
since 1937. He was a member of Michigan Milk Producers and Farm Bureau.
He loved to play cards and enjoyed restoring a Model A Ford. On May 12,
1934 he married Julia Hajdu in Detroit, and she survives; also surviving
are 2 children David (Elaine) Pastor of Chelsea and Patricia (Joe) Bensler
of Nixa, Missouri; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be Thursday January 10, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Mary Catholic
Church, Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions
of sympathy can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or Cedar Knoll Care
Facility. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home 901 North Main Street, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6-9 P.M. with Rosary
at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday.
Marion E. “Judy” Siedhoff
of Jackson, MI
Age 77, passed away January 5, 2002 at her daughter’s home in Jackosn.
She was born on July 6, 1924 in West Virginia. She had lived in the Jackson
area for several years. She was a Girl Scout Den Mother and a caregiver
for many people. She enjoyed cooking and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving are four children Roy (Joanne) Siedhoff of Hollywood, FL, John
Blake (Cynthia) Siedhoff of Ypsilanti, Tamara (Ricky) LaFountain of Jackson,
and Donald (Debbie) Siedhoff of Chelsea; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kristy Siedhoff, seven brothers
and one sister. Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 9, 2002
at 2:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Mearl Bradley
officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday
from 5-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Jackson County Hospice.
Cecilia E. Kosmalski
of Chelsea, Michigan
Age 87, passed away on Friday January 4, 2002 at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 12, 1914 the daughter
of the late Peter and Felicia (Stachelski) Dlugokenski. She enjoyed crocheting
afghans for her grandchildren and cooking. On November 16, 1935 she married
Harold C. Kosmalski and he preceded her in death in 1989. Surviving are
her children, daughter Claire (Roger) Delong of Grass Lake, son, Harold
J. (Karen) Kosmalski of Georgia, and daughter-in-law Marcia Kosmalski of
Georgia, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Genevieve
Skibicki of Commerce Lake, Michigan, Regina Sakowski of Dearborn, Michigan,
and 1 sister-in-law, Rita Dlugokinski. She was preceded in death by a son
Dennis Kosmalski and 2 brothers, Leonard and Edwin. Funeral services will
be held on Monday January 7, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church
in Chelsea with the Rev. Fr. Fortunato Turati officiating. Burial will
follow at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. The family will receive
friends on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home.
Marie E. Klempert
Of Freedom Twp., MI
Age 84, passed away Monday, December 31, 2001 in Freedom Township,
MI. She was born January 25, 1917 in Freedom Township the daughter of John
and Clara (Haarer) Mayer. She had lived in the area all of her life. She
was a life member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. She loved gardening,
birds, and flowers. She liked to make crafts, and enjoyed caroling at the
Saline Evangelical Home. She was also on the Mt. Hope Cemetery Board of
Directors. In March of 1935, she married Max W. Klempert. She is survived
by one son Max J. (Cheryl) Klempert and one daughter Shirley (Daniel) Calcaterra,
all of Gaylord; also two sisters Lela Alber of Clinton, and Irene Nelson
of Chelsea; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Max, of 39 years; also her parents, three sisters
Eleanor Gebhardt, Alma Renau, and Elsie Caplin, and one brother Clarence
Mayer. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2002
from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea,
with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Doty officiating. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9 p.m., also Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society or St.
John’s United Church of Christ.
Lillian E. Messner
of Chelsea, Mi.
Age 86, died December 30, 2001 at the Cedar Knoll Care Facility in
Grass Lake. Mi. She was born on December 27, 1915 in Maumee, Ohio, the
daughter of Wilbert and Florence (Douglas) Exelby. Lillian had lived in
the area for the past 50 years and worked for Dr. Palmer, George and Katherine
Staffan ,and also the Mitchell Family for many years. She was a member
of the Chelsea Covenant Church. Surviving are 1 daughter, Joyce (Roger)
Smyth of Chelsea, 1 daughter-in-law Mary (Vern) Theisen of Monroe, 2 brothers,
Richard (Helen) Exelby of Rochester, and Jack Exelby of Royal Oak, 1 sister,
Betty (Donald) Fuller of Riverview, Mi. Several nieces and nephews. 4 grandchildren,
Carol (Richard) Smyth-Trudeau, Steven Smyth, Donald (Cindy) Messner, and
Suzi (Pete) Pitzen. She was preceded in death by her former Husband Harold
Messner, 1 son, Donald Messner and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Charles, Bob Exelby.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 4, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. from the
Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, with Lynn
E. Finkbeiner, officiating. Burial will follow at Oakgrove Cemetery, Chelsea.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Chelsea Covenant Church. The
family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9
P.M.
Mary Louise Adams Cantrell
Chelsea, Michigan
Mary Louise passed away Thursday afternoon December 20, 2001 after
a short illness at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born June 6, 1925 in Salyersville, KY, the daughter of Dewey and
Bertie (Cooper) Adams. Mary Louise married George Cantrell on October 13,
1945. She had been a resident of Chelsea since 1943 and retired from Federal
Screw Works in December of 1987. She was a faithful member of the Chelsea
Church of Christ. In addition, she was a member of the O.E.S. , a devoted
wife and mother; she loved her home and enjoyed gardening, cooking and
traveling. Survivors include her husband George, one son Robert J. (Cathy
Clark) Cantrell and their daughter Ashley of Lilburn, Ga.; one daughter
Sheryl L. (Donald) Trinkle and their children Steven and Sarah of Dexter;
one sister Ruth (Hobert) Caudill of Aberdeen, Ohio; one sister-in-law Mabel
(Johnny) Adams of Henryville, Indiana; one brother-in-law Glenn (Lucy)
Estepp of Mt. Sterling, Ohio. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. Her beloved son Stephen
Craig preceded her in death at the young age of 18, on November 6, 1974.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother Johnny T. Adams
and two sisters Lucy Jean Estepp and Clara Mae Domby. Funeral services
will be held Sunday December 23, 2001 at 1:30 PM at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL
FUNERAL HOME, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Brandon C. Coats, Minister
of the Chelsea Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove
Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends Friday evening from
5-9 PM and Saturday from 2-5PM and 7-9PM at the funeral home. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Church of Christ Building Fund.
CARL R. LOEFFLER
Of Chelsea
Age 55, died Monday evening December 3, 2001 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
He was born April 1, 1946 in Saline, Michigan, the son of Walter G. and
Rubena (Wenk) Loeffler. Carl had been a life long resident of Chelsea and
graduated from Chelsea High School in 1964 and was employed at Dan Mar
. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Rogers Corners and had a great
interest in the preservation of the Historic Zion Church. Carl was a member
of the American Choral of Sacred Music and also enjoyed the out of doors,
gardening and music. Surviving are his sister Arlene R. (Richard G.) Bareis
of Dexter, his brother Norman W. (Pamela) Loeffler of Rhode Island, nieces
and nephews Judy Bareis, Eric Loeffler, Cheryl (Tom) Quinn, Diane Bareis
and David Bareis. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral
services will be held Friday December 7 at 1: 00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church,
Rogers Corners, Chelsea with the Rev. David Hendricks and Rev. Dr. David
Cleaver-Bartholomew officiating. Burial will be in Zion Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thurs. from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the STAFFAN-
MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 North Main St., Chelsea, and at the Church on
Friday from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service. Expressions of sympathy
may be made to Historic Zion Church Preservation Fund or the Music Dept.
Of Zion Lutheran Church.
EVAN F. DEPPNER
Of Chelsea
Three month old son of Dennis H. and Julie A. (Monroe) Deppner, died
unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon November 20, 2001 in Chelsea. Evan was born
in Superior Township, Washtenaw Co., Michigan on August 12, 2001. In addition
to his parents, Evan is survived by his brothers Nicholas and Drew, his
paternal grandparents Henry and Barbara Deppner of Crystal River, Florida,
maternal grandparents Albert and Gari Monroe of Clarkston, Michigan. His
maternal great grandmother Margaret Foster of Lake Orion, Michigan, aunts
and uncles Denise (Jim) Keller of Delton, Michigan, Shelley (Kevon) Goodge
of Lake Orion, Michigan and Carrie Monroe of Clarkston., four cousins Hannah
and Benjamin Keller and Kendrick and Taryn Goodge. Funeral services will
be held Monday November 26 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church,
128 Park Street, Chelsea with the Rev. Richard L. Dake officiating. Visitation
will be held Sunday at the church from 3-6PM and 7-9PM and on Monday from
10:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial will be in Oak Grove East Cemetery,
Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the First United Methodist
Church of Chelsea. Arrangements by the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, Chelsea.
JOHN J. DIETZ, SR.
Of Gregory, Michigan
Age 76, died Saturday evening, November 17, 2001 At Chelsea Community
Hospital. He was born January 7, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of
Frank and Mary (Zrinski) Dietz. John had been a resident of Chelsea since
1987 coming from Chicago. He was retired from Penn Central Railroad. Mr.
Dietz was a devoted and faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. John
enjoyed woodworking, making and redoing projects with his hands. He also
served in the Merchant Marines during WW II. He was preceded in death by
his wife of 49 years Dorothy B. on March 14, 1995. On January 6, 1996 he
married Patricia (Burg) Ortbring Bennett, and she survives. Also surviving
are two sons John J. (Wendy) Dietz, Jr., of Nashville, Tennessee, Mark
Dietz and his partner Tom Segal of Minneapolis, Minn., his granddaughter
Calisa (Sean) O Keefe, two great grandchildren Abigail and Jack Tucker
, his brother Jo (Anita) Dietz of Del Mar, California, his step children
Timothy Ortbring of Onekama, Mich. his children Jeff (Joni) Ortbring of
Munith and Jamy (Jenny) Ortbring of Jackson; Tina M. Weir and her daughter
Tracy of Napoleon, Mich., Todd ( Janice) Ortbring and their children Blake
and Grant of Chelsea, Trese (Robert) Spiess and daughter Emily of Jackson
. Three sisters in law Florence Keiner, Eleanor Schneider and Gertrude
(John) Augustyn all of Chicago, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a half brother Frank. The family will receive
friends Tuesday Nov. 20 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main
Street from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM o 9:00 PM., where the Vigil
and Rosary services will be held on Tuesday At 7:30 PM. The funeral mass
will be held Wed. Nov. 21 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church with
Rev. Dr. William Turner and Deacon Tim Renaud officiating. Burial will
be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made
to St. Mary Catholic Church.
KATHRYN E. GLAZIER
Of Chelsea
Age 88, life long Chelsea resident and granddaughter of pioneer industrialist
Frank P. Glazier died on Saturday November 16, 2001 at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. Ms. Glazier lived at 595 Glazier road on Cavanaugh Lake for
over 70 years. She had been a member of the First United Methodist Church,
Chelsea. Kay was one of three children born to Harold P. and Edna (Hawley)
Glazier. She graduated from Western Michigan Normal College and as a youth
was very athletic and enjoyed golf and bowling. She especially enjoyed
playing bridge. Kathryn retired from the University of Michigan, where
she had been a secretary for many years. She is survived by three nephews
Daniel P.( Susan M.) Glazier of Beverly Hills, Michigan, Bradley (Tina
M.) Glazier of Grandville,Michigan and Bruce Ahern of Concord, California
and a neice Donna (Michael) Chapman of Fallon, Nevada. Ms. Glazier was
preceded in death by a sister Barbara Ahern and a brother Stanton P. Glazier.
Funeral services will be held Friday November 23 at 11:00 AM at the chapel
of the Chelsea Retirement Community with Rev. Karen Mars, Chaplain officiating.
Burial will be Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community. No visitation will be held.
Arrangements by the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, CHELSEA.
ROBERT A. BROWN, SR.
Of Jackson formerly of
Ypsilanti, Mi.
Age 78, died Monday November 12, 2001 in Jackson, Michigan. He was
born on April 3, 1922 in Bumpus Mills Tenn., the son of Issac and Daphnia
(Maben) Brown. Robert was a self-employed painter for many years. He was
a member of the Ann Arbor Moose Lodge, and Eagles lodge of Ypsilanti. A
veteran of W.W.II and a recipient of the Purple Heart, Silver Star and
Bronze Star. He enjoyed Hunting and Fishing and Mushroom Hunting. In 1945
he married Ethel L. and she survives, also surviving are 3 children Eddie
(Clona) Brown of WV. Jimmie Brown of Belleville, Mi. and Susan Graham of
Traverse City. 1 step son, David (Renee) Blake of Crystal City, Mi. 1 daughter-in-law
Nina Brown of Lake City, Mi. 1 sister, Nella Mundy of Kentucky. 14 grandchildren
and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 son Bobby Jr.,
4 brothers, Eddie, Fredie, McKinley, and George Brown. 1 sister, Bonnita
Lumbard. A graveside services will be Friday November 16, 2001 at Lake
City Cemetery, with Pastor Edrye Eastman-Sealey officiating. Expressions
of sympathy can be made to the Charity of ones Choice. Arrangements by
Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, Mi.
NORWOOD J. BUSH
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 84, died Sunday November 4, 2001 at the Whitmore Lake Convalescent
Home. He was born October 22, 1917 in Stockbridge, MI the son of Joe and
Hazel (Ackley) Bush. Norwood retired from Rockwell International after
34 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church
of Chelsea and was a veteran of WW 11 serving in the US Army as a Sergeant
in the Medical Corps. He married Phyllis A. Potter in Mason, Michigan on
December 31, 1946, and she survives. Also surviving are his children Diane
(Tom) Bishop of Pinckney, Patricia (Richard) Miller of Los Vegas, Nev.,
Norwood Jr. (Carol) Bush of Clinton, Janice (Michael) of Brighton, MI,
and Ronald (Mary) Bush of Dexter; ten grandchildren; his sister Vivian
Ahrend of Mason, MI, his brother Darwin (Marian) Bush of Farmington, MI
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister
Myra Schroeder of Stockbridge in l989 and his brother Paul Bush of Stockbridge
in 1988. Funeral services will be held Thursday November 8, 2001 at 11:00
AM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea
with the Rev. Richard E. Dake officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove
East Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to First United
Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral
home from 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM.
GERALD J. STOINSKI
Formerly of Leesburg, Fla.
Age 84 passed away October 28, 2001 in Farmington Hills, MI. He was
born June 21, 1917 in Detroit, MI, the son of John and Theresa (Golochowicz)
Stoinski. He married Helen E. Liz (Hindelang), and she preceded him in
death in March 2001. Surviving are his sister Dolores (Ted) Nawrocki of
Eastpointe, MI, two sister-in-laws Kathryn (George) Staffan of Chelsea
and Gertrude Hindelang of Scottsdale AZ, and one brother-in-law; Victor
(Dorothy) Hindelang of Ypsilanti. Graveside services were held Thursday
November 1, 2001 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Joseph Renaldo officiating.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.
DONALD L. MYER
Of New Port Richey, Florida
Formerly of Roscommon, Michigan
Age 75, died at his home August 28, 2001. He was born April 4, 1926
in Roscommon, one of eight children of William M. and Beatrice T. (Goudie)
Myer. Don retired as traffic supervisor of Pasco County, Florida and had
been a truck driver for Siller Heavy Equipment Co. of Ann Arbor and Commerical
Carrier of Romulus. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, traveling, playing
cards and visiting with friends. Mr. Myer was a veteran of US Navy serving
in WW 11. He is survived by his wife Ruth M. (Grob), his sisters Shirley
Nowlin of Grayling, Nora (Frank) Buchner of Prudenville Geraldine Allen
of Grayling, Willow (Chuck) Gabreiel of Frederic, Mi., and his brother
Albert (Jean) Myer of Roscommon and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Eleanor J. Mills, Betty
O Conner. Memorial services will be held Saturday November 3 at 1:00 PM
at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, Mich.,
with Rev. Dr. Robert Henning officiating. His wife will receive friends
one Sat from noon until the hour of service at the funeral home. Private
internment will be in Washtenong Memorial Park, Ann Arbor. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to American Cancer Society.
DORR N. WHITAKER
OF Grass Lake
Age 93 died Friday evening October 19, 2001 at Chelsea Community Hospital.
He was born May 28, 1908 in Sylvan Twp., Washtenaw Co. on the family farm
which was homesteaded in 1831. Dorr was the son of Burleigh and Caroline
(Notten) Whitaker. He was a life long farmer, a member of St. John s United
Church of Christ, a 50-year member and life member of the Grass Lake Masonic
Lodge. Mr. Whitaker was a former member of Chelsea Fair Board, and the
Chelsea School Board. He enjoyed playing cards, farming, going to Florida
for the past 31 years and playing pool while in Florida. He was married
Ruth Wooster on August 24, 1935 and she preceded him in death on March
12, 1996. He married Velma E. Tisch- Bahnmiller on October 19, 1996 and
she survives. Also surviving are his son Edson (Veretta) Whitaker of Chelsea,
two grandsons John of Battle Creek and Howard of Chelsea, three grandchildren
Chelsea, Jessica and Jordon, a sister Doris Glazier of Lunguna Hills, California.
He was preceded in death by two sisters Eunice and Almerine Rowe. The family
will receive friends Sunday from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea where the funeral services
will be held Monday at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Kris J. Abbey officiating. Burial
will be in the Oakwood Cemetery, Grass Lake. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to St. John s United Church of Christ.
BARBARA BRIDGES
Of Chelsea
Barbara E. Bridges, died Sunday October 14, 2001 at the age of 66.
She was the eldest daughter of Micheal and Galetta (Kuemin) Jakubeck. Born
in Traverse City, MI on August 29, 1935. She practiced as an RN before
the birth of her 3 children, graduating from St. Lawrence School of Nursing.
On June 29, 1957 she married Lloyd F. Bridges of Walled Lake, MI and he
survives her. Barbara was the center of her family. She enjoyed gardening,
quilting, interior decorating, cooking, reading and spending time with
her husband in Hawaii. Also surviving is her daughter Michele (John Nelson)
of Bath; 2 sons, Jerry and Charlie Bridges of Chelsea; grandchildren Tim,
Ben and Johnathon Casey; mother Galetta; sisiters Eleanor Craft of Florida,
Bernadette (Mike) Giuffre, Virginia (Tim) Bramer, Josephine (Fred) Powell
and Kimberly Irish (all residing in Traverse City); and many, many neices
and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by her father and 2 nephews.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her kindness and deep humanity
will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Services will be
Friday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church in Chelsea
with Fa. Joseph Renaldo officiating. Burial will follow at North Lake Cemetery.
The family will recieve friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901
N. Main St. Chelsea on Thursday October 18, 2001 from 2-5 and 7-9. Memorials
may be made to: The Brain Tumor Research Fund, c/o Dr. Larry Junk, Dept.
of Neurology, 1914 Taubman Center, Box 0316, University of MI Helath Systems,
Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
LILLIAN L. KEEZER
of Chelsea, MI
Age 90, died Sunday October 14, 2001 at the Arbor Hospice Residence.
She was born on June 2, 1911 in Chelsea, Michigan the daughter of George
and Lydia (Bristle) Bauer. She lived and farmed in the Chelsea area all
her life. Also a life member of St. Paul s United Church of Christ in Chelsea.
She enjoyed needle work all kinds of sewing and painting. On March 14,
1941 she married Donald M. Keezer and he survives, also surviving are 1
son, Edward (Christine) Keezer of Chelsea, 3 grandchildren Marcia (Bernie)
Holmes, Susan Keezer and Stephen Keezer and 2 great- grandchildren Tyler
and Vaughn Holmes. She was preceded in death by 4 brothers, Edwin, Earl,
George Jr. and Albert Bauer and 2 sisters, Frieda Mosher Bommer, and Magdalena
Hinderer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 17, 2001 at
11:00 A.M from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home 901 North Main Street,
Chelsea with Rev. Kenyon Edwards officiating. Burial will follow at Oakgrove
Cemetery Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Individualized
Hospice, Arbor Hospice, American Diabetes Association. and St. Paul s United
Church of Christ. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday
from 7-9 P.M. also Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 P.M.
HAROLD E. SIAS
of Chelsea, MI
Age 84, died Saturday October 13, 2001 at Whitehall Nursing Home In
Ann Arbor. He was born on September 21, 1917 in Lima Township, the son
of Arthur and Minnie (Easton) Sias. Harold had Farmed and lived in Lima
Township all his life and Attended Dexter United Methodist Church. He was
a 4-H Leader, member of Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers, and Michigan
Animals Breeders, Co-operated. On December 19, 1953 he married Margaret
Haas in Dexter and she survives, also surviving are 2 sons, Arthur and
Howard Sias both of Chelsea, and 1 daughter Jane (Edward) Mamarow of Saline,
3 grandchildren, Samantha, Noel, and Shannon. He was preceded in death
by 1 sister, Helen Sias. Funeral services will be Tuesday October 16, 2001
at 1:00 P.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. William Donahue
officiating. Burial will follow at Easton Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy
can be made to Washtenaw County 4-H. The family will receive friends at
the funeral Home Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M.
DOUGLAS G. McINTYRE
Of Jackson, MI
Formerly of Detroit, MI
Age 71, passed away October 9, 2001 at Foote Memorial Hospital in Jackson,
MI. He was born September 27, 1930 in Detroit, MI the son of. Duncan and
Rosa (Rice) McIntyre. He served in the United States Army during the Korean
Conflict. He worked as a ramp service man for United Airlines. He enjoyed
boating, playing Santa Claus, kite flying and camping. He is survived by
his two children Mary Lou (Sean) McIntyre-Merlino of Westland, MI and Charles
N. McIntyre of Clare, MI; also one sister Joan (Ron) Young of Oscoda, MI
and one brother John McIntyre of Warren, MI. He was preceded in death by
one son Douglas G. McIntyre II, two brothers Glenn and Jim McIntyre, and
one sister Verna Jearls. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday
October 12, 2001 at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 N. Main St.
Chelsea, with Pastor Robert D.Brenner of the Faith United Methodist Church
officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday
from 5-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
BRAD SHANKLAND
of Grass Lake
Died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 7, 2001 in Ann Arbor, MI, at the
age of 44. He was born on March 21, 1957 in Ann Arbor, the son of Charles
and Margret (Hurley)Shankland, his mother survives. Brad was an avid outdoors
man that enjoyed adventure. He is survived by his wife Cindi of 14 years,
also his brothers Tom(Teresa)Shankland of Grass Lake; Christopher(Kimberly)
Shankland of Saline; and Marty(Lynn)Shankland of Manchester; his sister
Julie Gillen of Manchester; his nieces and nephews; John, Justin, Joe,
Stephanie Shankland all of Grass Lake; Amy(Mike)Riske of Manchester, Robin
Gillen of NC, Megan and Carli Shankland of Saline, Ryan(Leisa)Shankland
of Manchester, Charlie, Mallory and Michelle Shankland of Manchester, great-nephews
Jason, Jack, and Adam; great-niece Alex; and his faithful companions Cedar,
Cayman, and Coral. He was preceded in death by his father Charles in 1983.
Brad was a kind hearted person and will be missed by everyone. A memorial
service will be held Wednesday, October 10,2001 at 3:30 pm from the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home in Chelsea. Per his wishes cremation will follow with a private
burial at a later date. After Brad s service there will be a time of fellowship
and celebration of life at the Chelsea Depot. Expressions of Sympathy may
be made to Huron Valley Humane Society.
ERWIN J. GUENTHER
of Chelsea, Michigan
Age 82, died Thursday October 4, 2001 at Arbor Hospice Residence. He
was born on December 23, 1918 in Chelsea, Michigan. The son of John and
Clara (Berner) Guenther. He had lived and worked in the Chelsea area all
his life as a self employed excavator better known as Jim Guenthers Excavating
Company. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church of Christ in Dexter.
Favorite pastimes were gardening, playing cards and woodworking. On February
28,1948 he married Marion L. LaVear, and she preceded him in death on September
10, 2001. Surviving are one son Michael A. Guenther of Ann Arbor, two daughters,
Jerri A, Young and Sharon (Neal) Young all of Chelsea, four grandchildren
Daniel and Timothy Young, Michelle Spaw and Cameron Guenther; seven great-grandchildren
Sydney Young, Shelby Rae Young, Lyndsey Young, Haylee Young, Farryn Nabonzy,
Seth Nabonzy, and Austin Allen Spaw, also several nieces and nephews; one
sister Mildred Weber of Dexter. He was preceded in death by 2 great-grandchildren,
Cooper C. and Makenzie K. Young, granddaughter-in-law Janice Young, a son-in-law
Jack C. Young, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be
Monday October 8, 2001 at 10:00 A.M. from St. Andrew's United Church of
Christ in Dexter with Rev. Gary Kwiatek officiating. Burial will follow
at St. Andrew's Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Andrew's
Church of Christ or Arbor Hospice. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home Saturday 7-9 P.M. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 P.M. Arrangements
by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St. Chelsea.
EDWIN H. GROB
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 88, passed away at his home Sunday, September 30, 2001. He was
born in Freedom Twp., MI on July 29, 1913 the son of Jacob H. and Emma
F. (Lutz) Grob. He had lived in the Stockbridge area since in 1967, moving
from Ann Arbor. He was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church,
and was also a life member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Ann
Arbor. He worked as a painter for the University of Michigan for over 30
years, and he also raised beef cattle. He had also worked at the Ypsilanti
Bomber Plant in Willow Run. He enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and scouting.
He was married to Dorothy M. (Chappell), and together they raised ten children.
Surviving are four sons Gerald G. (Sandy) Grob of Saginaw, James A. Grob
of Ann Arbor, Paul H. (Pam) Grob of Ann Arbor, and Keavin D. (Karen) Grob
of Goodyear, AZ; four daughters Barbara Wood of Ypsilanti, Nancy (David)
King of Plymouth, Suzanne Moffatt of Marshall, and Karol (Pete) Mulla of
Goodyear, AZ; 22 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren; his brother
Carl (Doris) Grob of New Hudson, and sister Ruth Myer of Florida, and several
nieces and nephews; also his dear friend Hilma Tervo of Manchester. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, two sons Robert and Neal, four
sisters Esther Klumpp, Hilda Martinez, Vera Higley, and Dorothy Bradley,
and one brother Leroy Grob. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct.
4, 2001, 11:00 a.m. from the Stockbridge United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Robert Henning officiating. Burial will follow at Washtenong Memorial
Park in Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends Tues. 7-9 p.m. and Wed.
2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 N. Main St.,
Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge United Methodist
Church or the Charity of One s Choice.
JOHN E. HAFER
Chelsea
Age 71, died at home Thursday morning September 20, 2001, after an
eleven month battle with cancer. He was born March 12, 1930 in Mannington,
West Virginia. John was a graduate of Fairmont State College with a BA
Degree in Education and Music, he also earned a Master s Degree in Education
from West Virginia University. Mr. Hafer taught for many years as a high
school band director in West Virginia and Ohio. One of the highlights of
his career was the participation of his Hoover High School Band in a Hudson
s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Since retirement he has worked part time at
O and W Distributors. John was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather
. He will be missed by his wife of 49 years the former Mary Alice Greene,
his children Suzanne Nelson of Birmingham, Alabama, Tom Hafer of Canton,
Ohio and Leigh Ann (Jeff) McCarter of Canton, Michigan; three grandchildren
Ashley and Blake McCarter and Jordan Hafer. Also surviving are one brother
and sister-in-law Joe (Flora Rose) Hafer, and their families of Bolivar,
Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents James P. and Agnes (Gaughan)
Hafer and one brother James. The family will receive friends Sunday from
2-4 PM and 7-9PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street,
Chelsea. A private family funeral will be held Monday with the Rev. Jennifer
Wheatly Williams officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to a
charity of one s choice.
MARION L. GUENTHER
Of Chelsea
Age 90, died Monday evening September 10, 2001 at Arbor Hospice. She
was born May 31, 1911 in Ann Arbor,Michigan, the daughter of Charles and
Maude (Murray) LaVear. Mrs. Guenther had been a life Long resident of the
area residing in Chelsea for the last 5 years , living At Baseline Lake
prior. She married Irwin Jim Guenther on February 28, 1948 and he survives.
Marion was a member of St. Andrew s United Church of Christ in Dexter.
She enjoyed crocheting and her grandchildren And great grandchildren. Surviving
in addition to her husband are her Three children Jerri A. Young and Sharon
K. (Neal) Young all of Chelsea, And Michael A. Guenther of Ann Arbor, four
grandchildren Daniel and Timothy Young, Michelle Spaw and Cameron Guenther,
7 great grand Children Sydney Young, Shelby Rae Young, Lyndsey Young, Haylee
Young, Farryn Nabonzy, Seth Nabonzy and Austin Allen Spaw and several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by two great grandchildren Cooper
C. and Makenzie K.Young, granddaughter in law Janice Young, son in law
Jack C. Young, three sisters Florence Strieter, Leona Seyfried, Juanita
Wright, two brothers Harold Sheldon and Murray Sheldon. Funeral services
will be held Thursday September 13, 2001 at 1:00 PM at St. Andrew s United
Church of Christ with Rev. Gary Kwiatek officiating. The family will receive
friends Wednesday from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral
Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea and at the church on Thursday from 12:00
Noon until the hour of service. Burial will be in St. Andrew s Church Cemetery,
Dexter. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arbor Hospice or St. Andrews
Church.
RAYMOND C. STODDARD
Of Munith
Age 62, died Sept. 9, 2001. Survived by 4 children, two sisters, He
was retired from Chelsea Milling. Memorial services will be Announced at
a later date. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
GEORGE E. YOUNG
Of Jackson
Age 67, died Monday morning August 27, 2001 at the home of his sons
in Manchester. He was born September 7, 1933 in Chelsea, the son of Charles
and Minnie (Scripter) Young. George was member of the Milan Moose, and
was a volunteer Aid in Milan. Surviving is his wife Josephine J. four children
Doug Flint of Clinton, Teresa Caler of Jackson, James and Calvin Wisner
both of Manchester, 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, six sisters
Alda Young of Grass Lake, Mary Spielberg of Manchester Betty Braun of Saline,
Virginia Ramey of Canton, Beatrice Jarreal of Kentucky, Shirley Ritz, Manchester,
one brother Robert Alder of Canton and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a twin brother Carl and brother Junior Young. Funeral
services will be held Thursday august 30, 2001 at 1:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Richard Dake officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends
Wed. at the funeral home from 2-5PM and 7-9PM. Expressions of sympathy
may be made to Michigan Diabetes Assoc.
ROSE MARIE HAFLEY
Of Jackson, formerly of Chelsea
Age 46, died Thursday afternoon August 23, 2001 at her home. She was
born November 30, 1954 in St. Joseph, Michigan, the daughter of Albert
H. and Viola (Hibner) Hafley, Sr. Ms. Hafley enjoyed gardening and long
country rides. Surviving are her three children Tonya M. Conner and Tiffany
L. Pickell both of Ann Arbor and Misty M. Hafley of Jackson her father
of Chelsea and four grandchildren Brandon S. Conner, Joshua D. Conner,
Jacob W. Pickell and Destiny M. Hafley. Her brother Albert H. Hafley, Jr.
of Chelsea. She was preceded in death by her mother in 1980 and her sister
Brenda Taylor in 1997. Graveside services will be held Monday at 1:00 PM
at Maple Grove Cemetery, Sylvan Center. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, Chelsea.
DAVID EUGENE DeLONG
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Age 45, died unexpectedly August 15, 2001. He was born February 13,
1954 in Ann Arbor, the son of David A. and Eugenia (Eady) DeLong. He is
survived by his father of Chelsea, brother Daniel (Roger) Delong of Waterloo,
two sisters Sallie D. Anderson of New Boston and Denise McIntosh of California.
He was preceded in death by his mother. Private family services will be
held. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of choice. Arrangements
by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
ROBERT L. WHITEAKER
of Jackson
Age 49, passed away Monday August 13, 2001 in Jackson. He was born
December 17, 1952 the son of Donald and Pearline (Vowell) Whiteaker. He
is survived by his mother Pearline; 1 daughter; Angela Lape; 1 brother
Tommy Whiteaker; 1 sister Beverly Cobb; 1 step-brother James Marr; his
grandmother Mary Vowell; 2 aunts Maxine Burrows; Gloria Vowell; 1 uncle
George Whiteaker; several nieces and nephews; all of Jackson. His special
friend Marcie . The funeral will be on Thursday August 16, 2001 at 2:00
p.m. from Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home 901 N. Main St., Chelsea with Pastor
Chuck Turner officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday August
16, 2001 from 12:30 p.m. until hour of service.
HELEN M. VALANT
Of Chelsea
Age 94, died Thursday afternoon August 9, 2001 at Cedar Knoll Care
Center, Grass Lake. She was born June 1, 1907 in Detroit, Michigan, one
of eleven children of Martin and Katharine (Lichscinska) Wojcinski. Helen
had been a resident of Chelsea since l936, was a member of St. Mary Catholic
Church and retired from Rockwell International in 1969. Helen moved to
Lima Twp. across from the Porter Cemetery and became the unofficial steward
of the cemetery for many years. Porter Cemetery was established by Lima
Twp., pioneers in 1839. Mrs. Valant was instrumental in restoring the cemetery
in 1986 and placed a granite sign on the grounds. Surviving are two daughters,
Stella Greer of Ann Arbor and Genevieve Myers of Colon, Michigan; eight
grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lottie Curtis, two grandchildren
Mark and Marie Reinhardt and all of her siblings. The funeral mass will
be held Monday, August 13, at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church with
Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Burial will be in Porter Cemetery,
Lima Twp., Washtenaw Co.. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Louis
Center. The family will receive friends Sunday August 12 at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea from 2-6 PM and at the church
from 10:00 AM until the hour of service on Monday.
MARIA ROSE DeGRAFF
CHELSEA
Infant daughter of Gregory P. DeGraff and Michele L. Mullens was stillborn
August 6, 2001 at Providence Hospital, Southfield. Surviving along with
her parents are three brothers, Douglas Zygner, Matthew DeGraff and Luke
DeGraff, all at home; her paternal grandparents Donald and Mary DeGraff
and maternal grandparents Harold and Susan Mullens and maternal great grandfather
Harley Whitlock. Graveside services were held at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner, of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements
by STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, CHELSEA.
GERTRUDE MARY (COLLINGS) CLARK
Of Welches, Oregon, formerly of Chelsea
Passed away August 5, 2001 in Oregon, where she had spent the last
5 years living with her daughter Verta Mary and son-in-law Richard McDonald.
Gertrude (Gert) was born October 7, 1916 in Iosco Township, Livingston
Co., Michigan, the daughter of Ralph Louis and Jennie (Crago) Collings.
She was a direct descendant of John Smith and Agnes (Randall) Collings;
one of the earliest settlers in North Lake (Dexter Twp.) Washtenaw County
area. She attended Chelsea schools and was a life long resident. Gertrude
was a Federal Screw Works retiree. She married Raymond M. Clark on May
9, 1933 at St Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, where she was a life long
member. She and Raymond celebrated 62 years of marriage before his death
in 1995. Surviving are her daughter and son in law Verta Mary and Richard
McDonald of Oregon, sons and daughter in laws William E. and Barbara Clark
of Pinckney and Ronald L. and Kathy Clark of Indiana; nine grandchildren,
15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; also a niece Caroline
Collings-Shrontz and nephews Tom and Rex Collings all of Stockbridge. Gertrude
was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers Louis, James and
Phillip Collings. The funeral mass will be held Thursday August 9, at 1:30
PM at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner
officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday August 8 from 2-5
PM and 7-9PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main St.,
Chelsea, where the Rosary will be held at 8:00 PM, and also at the church
on Thurs. from 12:30 PM until the hour of service. Burial will be in Mount
Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Mary
Church or Michigan Heart Assoc. or American Cancer Assoc.
HELEN A. HARRISON
Of Chelsea
Age 82, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at the Jackson County
Medical Facility. She was born in Chelsea, MI, the daughter of William
C. and Nelle (Winters) Pritchard on May 6, 1919. She lived in Chelsea her
entire life. She was a very active member of the First United Methodist
Church of Chelsea, and taught Sunday school for many years. On December
29, 1940 she married Lester A. Harrison. She is survived by her daughter
Alfretta (Dennis) Grieb of Jackson, her son William Harrison and his significant
other Peggy Nelson of Chelsea; her sister Dorothy Wenk of Chelsea, one
granddaughter Ruth Ann Grieb; her devoted friend Margaret Boehm of Chelsea;
also several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by
her parents, and her brother-in-law Irwin Wenk. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, August 4, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. from the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL
HOME, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea with Pastor Earl L. Habecker officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy
may be made to Faith in Action. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home Friday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m., also Saturday from noon until
time of service.
ADELINE G. GREGORY
Of Ann Arbor
Age 93, died Saturday evening July 28, 2001 at Hillside Terrace in
Ann Arbor. She was born February 26, 1908 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of
Gustave and Pauline (Schwemle) Nowak. Adeline had lived in Ann Arbor all
her life. She married W. Charles Gregory on November 9, 1931 and he preceded
her in death on June 10, 1983. Mrs. Gregory was a member of Zion Lutheran
Church, Ann Arbor. She graduated from University of Michigan in l930 and
was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Emeritus Club of U of M. For a number
of years she was employed at U of M in Engineering Research. She was also
preceded in death by her parents and a brother Roland. Graveside services
will be held Friday August 3, 2001 at 11:00 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Ann
Arbor, with Rev. Barry Ludwig officiating. Arrangements by STAFFAN-MITCHELL
FUNERAL HOME, Chelsea.
CHARLES H. LANE
Zephyrhills, Florida, formerly of Chelsea
Age 77, died July 19, 2001 at East Pasco Medical Center, Zephyrhills,
Florida. He was born in Chelsea on June 23, 1924, the son of Dr. Chandler
C. and Caroline (Schurz) Lane, DVM . He married Frances Billington on August
1, 1953 in Cassopolis, Michigan. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, a son
Charles C. Lane of Tampa, Fla., a daughter Jennifer S. Lane of Rockville,
Maryland, four grandchildren Jessica, Taylor, Sylvie and Rachel. Also surviving
are two nieces, three nephews and two sisters in law. He was preceded in
death by his parents and his brother Dr. W. C. Lane, DVM. Mr. Lane graduated
from Chelsea High School in 1942. He received his B.S. from Michigan Normal
(EMU) in 1948 and his MS from University of Michigan in 1952 and captained
the Huron Football Team in 1947. Charles began his teaching and coaching
career at Dundee (Michigan) High School and was Principal for 20 years
(1956-1976) of Chelsea High School. Upon retiring in 1976 the Lanes moved
to Pinellas Park, Florida in 1977. He had resided in Zephyrhills since
April of 1995. Mr. Lane was a life member of the Michigan Education Association,
the National Education Association and the Olive Lodge # 156 F & AM
of Chelsea. In Florida he was an active member of MPSERS, Lakeland Chapter.
Inurnment will be in the Lane family lot at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.
Memorial services will he held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2001 at First
Congregational Church, Chelsea, with Rev. David Cleaver-Bartholomew officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 9-11 a.m. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the First Congregational Church or any scholarships
at Chelsea High School. Arrangements by the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME,
CHELSEA.
WILLIAM BAKER
Of Grass Lake, MI
Age 57, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon July 14, 2001. He was
born September 15, 1943 in Nippa, Kentucky. He was the son of William and
Eunice (Grimm) Baker. Bill had been a resident of Waterloo Twp. since 1995
coming from Ypsilanti. Bill was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in Jackson.
He was retired from Ford Motor Co, Sheldon Road Plant and was a veteran
of the US Army. Mr. Baker enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a member
of NRA. He enjoyed watching baseball and basketball. He is survived by
his wife Nancy I. (Newberry), whom he married in Ann Arbor on August 26,
1990. Also surviving is his daughter Sonya Lynn (Dale) Baker-Wheatley of
Louisville, Ky., grandsons Alex and Kyle Wheatley, a brother Fred Sam (Vickie)
Baker of Lawrenceburg, Ky., his family Fred and Byron Baker and granddaughter
Destiny, a brother Daniel (Christine) Baker of Versailles, Ky. and his
family Daniel Jr., Daniel, III and Christina. His mother of Kentucky, his
mother in law Eva Newberry of Grass Lake, father in law Ernie (Phyllis)
Newberry of Land O Lakes, Fla., brother in law Rob Newberry and his family
Robert and Taylor of Tampa, Fla., sister in law Geneva Newberry of Belleville,
Mich., nephew Phillip Newberry and fianc e Candace and their daughter Shaelyn
of Willis, Mich., nephew Josh Richardson and his fianc e Elaine, niece
Elizabeth (Casey) Sargent and their daughter Abigayle of Cincinnati, Ohio
His animal companions and friends Sophie, Penny and Clare. He was preceded
in death by his father, infant brother Jackie and brother in law Allen
Newberry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 18 at 11:00 AM at
the new location of the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 N. Main St.,
Chelsea with Pastor Chuck Turner of Harmony Baptist Church officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7-9PM and Tuesday 2-5 PM and
7-9PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arbor Crest Cemetery, Ann
Arbor. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Harmony Baptist Church.
GEORGE RAYMOND "RAY" TARASOW
Of Chelsea, MI
Ray Tarasow, 80, died Monday, July 9, 2001 at Towsley Village, Chelsea
Retirement Community. He was born on September 30, 1920 in Chicago, IL,
the son of George and Jennie (McLean) Tarasow. Ray was married to Nedra
Ann Moyer, and she preceded him in death in 1996. Ray moved from Chicago,
IL to Detroit, MI in 1929 and had lived in Chelsea since 1950. He graduated
from Southwestern High School,Detroit, MI and attended the University of
Detroit. He also was a World War II veteran having served in the United
States Navy. He retired from Michigan Bell in 1979 with 28 years ofservice.
Prior to that he owned and operated Ray s Gulf in Chelsea.
Ray played various athletics from an early age and enjoyed teaching
children the fundamentals of many sports. He coached Little League Baseball
and Biddy Basketball for many years through the Chelsea RecreationCouncil,
and he also served as council treasurer for several years. Ray enjoyed
bowling, played basketball and golf, and was a long time member of Inverness
Country Club.
Survivors include children, Melissa (Bud) Guest of Valrico, FL, Cristine
(Charles) Williams of Arlington Heights, IL, Michael (Lauralyn)Tarasow
of San Ramon, CA, Sheila (Jeff) Branham and Christopher (Amanda)Tarasow
of Chelsea; grandchildren Joan Guest Burnett, Brad Guest, Alise Guest Bauserman,
Scott Guest, Jessica Williams, Ethan Williams, Ted Tarasow, Tim Tarasow,
Josh Branham, Nate Branham, Maggie Tarasow and Michael Tarasow; and 15
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Renee Guest
and grandson, Aaron Williams.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray s memory to the Chelsea
Recreation Council or the Chelsea District Library.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friendsSaturday,
July 14, 2001 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea.
DONALD E. EAGLESTON
Of Munith, Formerly of Ypsilanti
Age 67, passed away Monday, July 9, 2001 at the Ann Arbor VA hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at the
STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea. The family will
receive friends at the funeral home Thurs. 7-9 p.m. and Fri. 2-5 &
7-9 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Eagleston family.
MARIAN E. BRISTLE
Of Chelsea
Age 79, passed away Monday, July 9, 2001 at Country Meadows Care Home
in Grass Lake. She was born on January 28, 1922 in Monticello, Illinois
the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Longworth) Thompson. She graduated from
Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti in 1939, and attended Cleary College
in Ypsilanti. On September 9, 1940 she married Elmer E. Bristle in Angola,
IN, and he preceded her in death on February 15, 2001. She is survived
by her five children Stephen (Karen) Bristle of Ann Arbor, Jerry (Pamela)
Bristle of Manchester, James (Melody) Bristle of Chelsea, Michael Bristle
and Celeste Balogh of Chelsea, and Linda (Dennis) Gorte of Clinton; 11
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren;
two sisters Betty (Lewis) Deamer of Dearborn, and Lucille Exinger of Ann
Arbor; and one brother Eugene Thompson of Northville; also several nieces,
nephews, cousins, and one aunt. After her children were raised, she worked
at Unit Packaging on Jackson Ave. in Ann Arbor. Marian was an active member
of Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea. She served on the church council and
was a member of the Women of Zion, in which she held various offices. She
taught Sunday school for many years, and worked on the Ice Cream Social
Committee. She also frequently served the church as a Lay Reader. Marian
also helped many children for many years in the HOST program at South Elementary
School. She was a member of Chelsea Senior Citizens, and was in charge
of sending out their birthday cards. She was also a member of the Women
s Extension Club of Washtenaw Co., and was active in 4-H. Marian will always
be remembered for her smile. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
July 12, 2001 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. David Hendricks officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday 5-9 p.m.
at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, their new location, 901 N. Main St.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or to the Progressive
Supra-Nuclear Palsy Society.
TIMOTHY T. ARMSTRONG
Of Freedom Twp., Ann Arbor
Age 44, died at his home, Friday, July 6, 2001 after a courageous 16-month
battle with cancer, with the help of his family and Arbor Hospice. He was
born January 30, 1957 in Ann Arbor, the son of Larry and Lydia (Watson)
Armstrong. Tim was a life long resident of area and graduated from Pioneer
High School in 1975. He was employed at University of Michigan as a boiler
operator for 21 years and was a member of I.U.O.E. Tim loved life and worked
hard all of his life. He especially loved his girls and was so proud of
them, they were his Honies . He was never so proud as when he saw Lisa
and Rachel march down Main Street in Disney World February 2000, when they
participated in Twirl mania. He was the Dad always present at their baton
competitions for seven years. He loved so much of life: his 1978 black
Ford pickup, NASCAR Racing, campfires, his shop of treasures, grilling
out year around, Daytona Beach, watching the space shuttle take off, the
U.P., the Mackinaw Bridge, vacationing at Ma and Pa s on Lake Michigan,
Renegade Euchre with friends, Mongolian B-B-Q, Stivers and Rock-n-Roll.
With his wife Anne he volunteered for the Friends of Wildlife . He especially
enjoyed helping her with her orphans this spring. He married his beloved
Anne R. Witherspoon in Ann Arbor on June 29, 1979. It was the best party
we ever had, she said. Also surviving are his two daughters Lisa Michelle,
age 16, and Rachel Anne, age 13. They were his Honies and Princesses ;
his sister and brother-in-law Robin (Mike) Scheu of Dexter; Step-Dad Vincent
Weinburger of South Lyon; maternal grandmother Erma Watson of Walled Lake;
mother-in-law Joanne Witherspoon of Ann Arbor; brother-in-law Jim and Alice
Witherspoon of Dexter; brother-in-law John Witherspoon of Washington, D.C.;
nieces Stacy Witherspoon, Melissa Scheu, nd Erika Scheu; nephews David
Witherspoon and Nathan Scheu; his beloved, Tori and Stella (his nurses
who never left his side); also many aunts, uncles and cousins; and special
friends Jeff and Kerry, Dave and Kathy, Dave and Mary and numerous other
friends and co-workers at U of M. He was preceded in death by his father
Larry, paternal grandparents Robert and Verna Armstrong, maternal grandfather
Charles Watson, paternal uncles Dennis Armstrong, Larry Watson, and father-in-law
Robert Witherspoon.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Wednesday, July
11, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., from the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, their new
location, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, with John R. Witherspoon officiating.
Please dress casually, come as you are. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Please no flowers,
but rather expressions of sympathy may be made to an Educational Fund for
his two daughters.
Susan J. Ferrari
Of Munith
Age 84, passed away Friday, July 6, 2001 at Chelsea Community Hospital.
She was born on June 17, 1917 in Graham, Pennsylvania, the daughter of
George and Agnes (Edgar) Walk. She had lived in the Munith area for the
past 1 1/2 years, moving from Canton. Susie enjoyed shopping, sewing, cooking
and baking, and gardening. On January 9, 1956 she married Victor S. Ferrari
in Garden City, and he survives. She is also survived by her two daughters,
June (Joe) Nehi of Riverside, CA, and Mary (John) Hull of Saline; her five
grandchildren, Johnny, Joey, Jenny, Jason, and Joshua; also several nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and
three brothers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2001
at 11:00 a.m., from the STAFFAN-MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 901 North Main Street,
Chelsea, with the Rev. Jay Thiebault officiating. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home Monday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 5-9 p.m.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, or the
charity of one s choice.
Thelma Brunner
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 91, passed away at Chelsea Retirement Community on Saturday, June
30, 2001. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Winnifred (McMichael) Martin
Of Chelsea, Formerly of Clawson
Winnifred Martin, 103, died June 28, 2001, in Chelsea, Michigan. She
was born July 5, 1897 and was raised in the farm area around Dansville,
Michigan. Mrs. Martin and her late husband, Marion, lived in Clawson, MI
for 50 years before moving to the Chelsea Retirement Community in 1982.
They were very active in the Clawson Methodist Church and various other
charitable activities. Mrs. Martin s life and good works touched many lives
in her long and productive life. Mrs. Martin s husband, Marion, died August
2, 1996. She is survived by a son, Charles (Lillian) of Troy, MI, a daughter,
Marilyn (Douglas) Sanford, of Mesa, Arizona, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,
and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 11:00
a.m. at the Clawson Methodist Church, in Clawson, Michigan, on Saturday,
July 7, 2001. Memorials may be sent to the Chelsea Retirement Community
at 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 or the Clawson Methodist Church.
Luella I. Parsons
Of Chelsea
Age 85, died Sunday June 24, 2001 at the Chelsea Retirement Community.
She was born July 3, 1915 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Earl and
Neva (Snyder) Bliss. She married Jesse D. Parsons on November 2, 1935 and
he preceded her in death on February 16, 1975. Luella had been a resident
of Chelsea since 1935 and was a member of the First United Methodist Church
of Chelsea. She had worked for the Grove Dime Store and retired from Winans
Jewelry Store. Surviving are her sister Florence Vetter of Jackson, a sister-in-law
Rosaline Bliss of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers,
Grover and Herbert Bliss, preceded her in death. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday June 27 at 1:00 PM at the new location of the STAFFAN-MITCHELL
FUNERAL HOME, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Richard Dake officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9PM at the funeral
home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.
Helen T. Augustine
Of Hell, MI
Age 67, passed away June 23, 2001; at U of M Hospital with her family
by her side after a short fight with cancer. She was born February 14,
1934, in Fountain, MI, the daughter of the late John and Helen Zynda. Mrs.
Augustine had been a resident of Ann Arbor and Chelsea prior to moving
to Pinckney. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney.
On September 13, 1952, she married Dale R. Augustine. He preceded her in
death in July 1995. Together they raised six children. In l968 they built
a cabin on Round Lake in Fountain, MI. Helen and Dale loved to hunt and
fish for salmon on the Pere Marquette River. They shared their love of
the outdoors with their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Helen loved feeding her swans on Hi Land Lake every day. She also loved
to watch her grandchildren participate in sports; she was their biggest
fan. Surviving are her six children: Christine K. Melzer (Gary) of Howell,
Catherine M. McCann (Tim) of Holland, Rick A. Augustine (Terri) of Saline,
Lola A. Sweeny of Pinckney, Brenda L. Moffett (Bob) and Alan D. Augustine
(Eileen) all of Chelsea; 18 grandchildren: Heather Hiligan (Ryan), Mike
McCann, Brooke McCann, Melissa Melzer, David Melzer, Jennifer, Amanda and
Jason Augustine, Brandon Augustine, Tyler Augustine, Clayton Sweeny, Kyle
Sweeny, Matthew Moffett, Katrina Moffett, Robbie Moffett, Ashley Augustine,
Alise Augustine, Daniel Augustine, and one great-grandson, James McCann.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the
new location of the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street,
Chelsea, MI, where the Rosary will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 27, at 11:00
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Pinckney, MI, with Rev. Kenneth Coughlin
officiating. Following, Mrs. Augustine will be taken to Stephens Funeral
Home in Scottville, MI. where visitation will be held Thursday evening
from 6-9PM. The burial will be in the Bachelor Cemetery, Fountain, MI,
which is located across from their cabin, with graveside services at 11:00
AM Friday morning. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
CHARLES H. STUART
Of Chelsea, formerly of Ann Arbor
Age 93, died Thursday morning June 21, 2001 at Towsley Village of the
Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born October 11, 1097 in Tacoma, Washington,
the son of Howard C. and Mable E. (Young) Stuart. Mr. Stuart had been a
resident of Ann Arbor since l937, moving to Chelsea in l992. He retired
from Washtenaw Lumber Co and was Ann Arbor Township Supervisor for 14 years
retiring on November 15, 1974. Charlie attended Michigan State College
and was a halfback on the football team. He graduated from Benjamin Franklin
University in Washington D.C.. Mr. Stuart was a member of Ann Arbor Golf
and Outing, First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, and a past master and
72 year member of Walled Lake Masonic Lodge, #528 F. and A.M. He was also
a member of the Ann Arbor Downtown Kiwanis Club. He was married in Pontiac,
Michigan on April 12, 1933 to Helen A. Fowler and she preceded him in death
on April 10, 1996. Surviving is his niece Betty M. Canham of Edmond, Oklahoma,
6 grand nieces and nephews and 14 great-grandnieces and nephews. His only
sibling Marjorie Sasher preceded him in death. Funeral services will be
held Tuesday June 26 at 11:00 AM at the new location of the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, with Rev. Michael Lindvall
of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be made to
Towsley Village of Chelsea Retirement Community.
PHILLIP W. BULLARD
TECUMSEH, MICHIGAN, FORMERLY OF CHELSEA
Age 59, died Sunday evening June 10, 2001 at the Medical College of
Ohio in Toledo. He was born January 29, 1942 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the
son of Raymond A. and Imo L. (Howe) Bullard. Phil was retired from Eastern
Michigan University. He had lived in Chelsea for several years and also
had lived in Hillsdale, Ypsilanti, Manchester moving to Tecumseh two months
ago. He was a member of the Camden United Methodist Church. Mr. Bullard
loved deer hunting, driving and showing his 1968 Firebird automobile, his
dog Fritz, providing transportation for the Amish and loved to tinker.
He especially loved his three grandchildren. Phil married Nadine B. Koller
on Sept 2, 1967 in Plymouth, Michigan and she survives. Also surviving
are his two children Mark (Linda) Evans of Chelsea, Melissa (Rick) Bartlett
of Clark Lake,Michgian, his three grandchildren Danielle, Richard and Austin
Bartlett. Two brothers Jack (Leona) Bullard of Arizona, Robert Bullard
of Florida, his sister Genia Hutchins of South Lyons, his brother-in-law
Robert Briggs of South Lyons, two sisters in law Betty Bullard of Milford
and Penny Maddux and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents and sister Dawn Briggs, two brothers Glen Bullard and Ronald
Bullard and a brother in law Russell Hutchins. Funeral services will be
held Thursday June 14 at 11:00 AM at the new location of the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Diane E. Stone officiating.
Burial will be in Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive
friends Tuesday from 7-9Pm and Wednesday 2-5 PM and 7-9PM at the funeral
home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Heart Association
or Michigan Diabetics Association.
MILDRED L. TUCCI
Of Chelsea
Age 89, died Wednesday afternoon June 6, 2001 at the Chelsea Retirement
Community. She was born December 12, 1911 in Sylvan Twp., Washtenaw Co.,
Michigan., the daughter of Herman and Esther (Reno) Hayes. Millie had been
a life long resident of Chelsea and had been a member of St. Paul United
Church of Christ since 1945. She was a member of the Friendship Group of
the Church and had been an active member of the Chelsea Community Hospital
Auxiliary. She was married to Thomas A. Tucci on August 28, 1962, and he
preceded her in death on May 26, 1985. Surviving are her son Hugh W. (Kay)
Weinberg of Chelsea, three grandchildren Jill (Greg) Grace of Hudson, Ohio,
Jayne (Matt) Hicks of Hudson, Ohio and John Weinberg of Ann Arbor; four
great-grandchildren Kayli Grace, John Grace, Leah Grace and Tyler Hicks,
and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday June 9, at
11:00 AM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, their new location, 901
North Main St. with Rev. William Utke and Rev. Dr. David Cleaver-Bartholomew
officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. The family
will receive friends Friday from 3-5Pm and 7-9PM at the funeral home. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ or Chelsea
Retirement Community.
MILAN H. FRANK
of Stockbridge, Mi.
Age 92, died June 4, 2001 at Stockbridge Country Manor. He was born
on January 20, 1909 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Ernest C. and Lena
(Harer) Frank. He worked for Burroughs Factory for 27 years. He was a voluntary
fireman for Plymouth Department for 27 years. He was a member of Southern
Michigan Historical Railroad Club, and a former member of the Forman s
Association. In April of 1972 he married his 3rd wife Mabel Pidd. Surviving
are one son Kenneth Frank of Milford, one brother Arthur Frank of Chelsea,
two grandchildren John and Jennifer. His extended family, Betty (Vern)
Thalmann of Delton, MI, Fran Alber of Inverness, FL, Bill (Barb) Pidd of
Stockbridge, Karen (Dick) Lyndon of Goshen, IN, John Pidd of Gregory, Gary
(Renee) Pidd of Stockbridge, Ben (Connie) Powell of Dexter, Linda (Rick)
Schultz of Wayne, Kathy (Rick) Herrst of Chelsea, and Darrell (Pat) Pidd
of Osseo. Also 30 step-grandchildren, and 34 step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his 2nd wife Fern, two sisters, Lillian Bougenschutz,
and Mammie Trapp, and one step-grandson William John Pidd. Funeral services
will be held on Thursday June 7, 2001 at 1:00 P.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Richard V. Lyndon
officiating. Burial will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Stockbridge Area Ambulance. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-5 and
7-9P.M.
BERNICE J. OTTOMAN
Grass Lake, Michigan
Age 87, died Friday morning June 1, 2001 at her home. She was born
April 16, 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Carl W. and
Mary E. (Cusick) Dambrun. Mrs. Ottoman had been a resident of the Chelsea
area since 1980. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, was an active
volunteer along with her husband at Faith-In-Action. She enjoyed crafts
especially china painting. She is survived by her husband Rudolph H., her
brother Carl Dambrun of Farmington Hills, two sisters Martha Jane Kiefer
of Royal Oak and Virginia Sanderson of Farmington Hills, several nieces
and nephews and her dog Emmy. Bernice was preceded in death by her brother
Richard in l992. The funeral mass will be held Monday June 4, at 11:00
AM at St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, their new location 901 North Main Street, Chelsea on Sunday
from 2-5PM and 7-9PM where the Rosary will be held Sunday at 7:30 PM. Burial
will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may
be made to St. Mary Catholic Church.
KEVIN M. KELLY
Of Jackson,
Formerly of Ann Arbor, and Chelsea.
Age 43, died Monday May 28, 2001 at Foote Hospital in Jackson. He was
born on November 21, 1957 in St. Louis Missouri, the son of Robert W. Sr.
and Vera L. (Reed) Kelly. He had lived in the Jackson area for the past
couple of years and worked for the Sears Roebuck Company for 11 years.
He enjoyed collecting all sorts of things, golfing, mushroom hunting, music,
and he loved his nieces and nephews. Surviving are three sisters, Lois
(Clarence) Frederitzi of St. Louis, Marcia (Gordon) Morgan of Munith, and
Terry (Dennis) Morgan of Midland, MI; his step-mother, Greta Kelly of Gregory;
two step-brothers, Wayne Welton of Chelsea, and John (Rhonda) Welton of
Manchester; and one step-sister, Jody (Bruce) Gray of Dexter; also several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother
Robert W. Kelly Jr. Funeral services will be Thursday May 31, 2001 at 11:00
A.M. from the North Lake United Methodist Church, with Rev. Wayne Hawley
officiating. Burial will follow at North Lake Cemetery. Expressions of
sympathy can be made to Michigan Heart Association, or the North Lake United
Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell
Funeral Home, their new location, 901 North Main St., Chelsea, Wednesday
from 6-8 P.M.
SIDNEY A. MARSH
Of Chelsea
Died May 28, 2001 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born
in Walton, Indiana, the daughter of Schuyler and Alta (Hindbaugh) Hyman.
Mrs. Marsh had been a resident of Chelsea since 1955. Mrs. Marsh enjoyed
her family especially her grand children and great grandchildren. She was
married on July 31, 1942 in Logansport, Indiana to William M. Marsh and
he survives. Also surviving are her children Anne (John) White Bowdish
of Saline and William A. Marsh of Gregory. Four grandchildren Mark (Lori)
White of Napoleon, Christopher (Lana) White of Belleville, Rex Marsh of
Chelsea, Joan (Christopher) Parks of Farmington, Minn., and six great grandchildren
Justen White, Shainna White, Cloe White, Noah Parks, Micha Parks, Julia
Parks and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death a brother
Keith Hyman in 1955. Memorial services will be held Saturday June 2 at
1:00 PM at the new location of the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North
Main Street, Chelsea, with the Rev. Richard Dake officiating. Private internment
will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to Huron Valley Humane Society.
AARON SCHMELL
Of Chelsea, Michigan.
Age 20 died Saturday May 26, 2001. He was born on June 27,1980 in Ann
Arbor, Michigan, the son of James P. and Patsy M. (Marshall) Schmell. He
had lived in the area all His life and worked for Toyota of Ann Arbor for
1 year. He enjoyed off road mud bogging, target shooting, fishing derbies,
and working on cars. Surviving are his parents of Chelsea, his fianc e,
Jodi Baize, three sisters, Renee (Matthew) Gaken of Chelsea, Rachel (Eric)
Englemeyer of Pensacola, FL. four nieces and three nephews, his grandmother,
Evelyn F. Gyurkovitz of Jackson, MI; many Aunts and Uncles and Cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul J. Schmell, Herman Gyurkovits,
Arthur and Pearlie Marshall. Funeral services will be Friday June 1, 2001
at the new location of Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street,
Chelsea at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Mearl Bradley officiating. Burial will
follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends
at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. also Thursday from
2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Chelsea Fire Department
or Hodgkin s Disease Foundation.
KEVIN J. BOLLINGER
Of Chelsea
Age 22, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2001. He was born December 19,
1978 in Ann Arbor, MI the son of Richard L. and MarcyAnne (Orlowski) Bollinger.
Kevin had lived in Chelsea his entire life. He was baptized and confirmed
at St. Mary Catholic Church. He graduated in 1997 from Chelsea High School,
where he was a Varsity Wrestler. He was employed in the family business,
Bollinger Sanitation, for three years. He enjoyed NASCAR, 4-Wheeling, fishing,
and restoring Waterloo Boy and John Deer tractors. Surviving are his parents,
his brother Grant Bollinger; his girlfriend Gretchen Vermeylen, all of
Chelsea; his maternal grandparents Edward and Lois Orlowski of Brooklyn,
MI; his paternal grandfather Paul Bollinger of Chelsea; his aunts and uncles:
David (Patsy) Orlowski of Clinton, Deborah Orlowski, Roxanne (Brad) Angelocci
all of Chelsea, Constance (Patrick) Doher of Parma, MI, Jacqueline (Thomas)
Zaski of Woodstock, GA, Sharon (Ben) Capaldi of Belleville, MI, Donald
Bollinger and James (Terri) Bollinger all of Chelsea; also his Godfather
Joseph (Judy) Merkel, III of Chelsea. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandmother, Beverly Bollinger. Funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday,
June 1, 2001 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with the Rev. Dr. William
J. Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the STAFFAN-MITCHELL
FUNERAL HOME, at their new location, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea Wednesday
from 2-5 & 7-9, and Thursday 2-5 p.m., then from St. Mary Catholic
Church Thursday 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Service at 8:30 p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Kevin J. Bollinger Wrestling Scholarship Fund, c/o Chelsea
State Bank.
KATHERINE L. KATHY PERRY
Of Chelsea
Kathy went to be with Jesus, passing away peacefully surrounded by
her loving family at her home Friday evening May 25, 2001. She was born
August 15, 1950 in Howell, Mich., the daughter of Venanches (Van) and Virginia
I. (Folts) Perry. Kathy was a member of Shekinah Christian Church of Ann
Arbor. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed crafts, especially making
dried arrangements and wreaths. She enjoyed Christian music, crocheting
and visiting with family and friends. Surviving are her mother of Chelsea,
her four children William Perry (Sarah Anna) Ledwidge of Clark Lake, Tonya
Renee (Eric J.) Wilson of Waterford, Jeremy (Christine) Ledwidge of Stockbridge,
Angela Rochelle Ledwidge of Jackson and her fianc e Casey Horsfall and
four grand children Taylor Ledwidge, Corbin Ledwidge, Shelby Wilson and
Alexis Horsfall; her three brothers Bernard (Linda) Perry of Coral Springs,
Fla., Louis Perry of South Miami, Fla., Joseph (Paula) Perry of Chelsea;
six sisters Penny Jean (Doug) Trinkle of Dexter, Violet (Ken) Johnston
of Chelsea, Mary Elaine Wilkerson of Dexter, Connie (John) Brigham of Mesa,
Arz. Lenny Dee (Gary) Kircher of Dexter, and Carol (Ron) Josephson of Dexter.
Kathy was formerly married to William Ledwidge. She was preceded in death
by her father in 1987 and her brother in law Richard Boff in 1987. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday May 30, 2001 at 11:00 AM at the Shekinah
Christian Church, 4600 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor. The family will receive
friends Monday from 7-9PM and Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9PM at the new location
of the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, also
at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Burial
will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to the Kathy Perry Memorial Fund. |
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