Maggie (Margaret) Ruth Kramer
Loving Mother and Devoted wife, Age 78.

Ruth passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2005 with her children and grandchildren at her bedside. She was born July 10, 1927 in Fayetteville, North Carolina the daughter of Joshua and Mary Etta (Ingram) White. Ruth had lived in the Munith area since 1967. Ruth enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family and friends, playing yahtzee, solving word search puzzles and reading western novels. She is survived by her four children Elaine (Wayne) Thelen of Mason, Dale (Lori) Kramer of Pleasant Lake, Mike (Wendy) Kramer of Pleasant Lake, IN, Steve (Charlene) Kramer of Tipton, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving Ruth are three sisters: Martha Wheeler, Helen Marie (Ray) Hinson, Lula (B.T.) Brooks, and three brothers: Billy (Sheila) White, Albert White, and Herman (Helen) White. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Jerome F. Kramer, her parents and two sisters: Shirley Wrench and Lena King. A combined Memorial Service for Ruth and Jerry will be held on Friday, October 28, 2005, 1:00 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI with Rev. David Saglimbene officiating. Interment will be at the Munith Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Legion.
Theodore E. Faist, Jr. ’Ted’
Age 79 passed away Sunday, October 23, 2005 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born on May 1, 1926 in Jackson, MI to the late Theodore E. Faist, Sr. and Agnes (Miller) Faist. The family moved from Jackson to Grass Lake when Ted was eleven. He graduated from Grass Lake High School in 1944 and enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force Corp to serve in World War II. Working on cars was always his favorite pastime and later became his life’s work. Upon moving to Chelsea he worked for Spaulding Chevrolet/ Harper Pontiac, and Daniels Buick and Olds. Warren (Sporty) Daniels was his mentor. Ted and Graham Sprague built the current Chevrolet Buick dealership in 1968. Upon Graham Sprague’s death, Bill Morrow became his partner in 1982. Ted’s son-in-law, David Diesing became his partner in 2000 and is the current owner of the Faist-Diesing Chevrolet Buick Dealership. Ted served as president of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ during the building of the church at its present site and was also a member of Elks Lodge #325 of Ann Arbor. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie (Dunlap) Faist; two daughters, Jane (David) Diesing of Chelsea and Lynn E. Faist of Chelsea; three grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rebecca) Diesing of Chelsea, James (Mitzi Janukaitis) Diesing of Chelsea, and Jennifer Diesing of Chelsea; two great-granddaughters on the way; one brother-in-law, Duane Sawdy of Grass Lake. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law Genevieve Sawdy. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 26, 2005 from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen Schulte officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 and on Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Chelsea Community Hospital, the Chelsea Retirement Center Kresge 2 Skilled Nursing Unit, or the Chelsea District Library Capital Campaign.
Ruby M. Selleck
Of Chelsea

Age 97, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born October 26, 1907 the daughter of August and Maria (Johnson) Carlson in Paxton, Illinois. She is survived by a son, Rev. Richard (Eloise) Selleck of Muskegon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, her daughter, Joan Yoader, and a daughter-in-law, Marion L. Dadd. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chelsea Retirement Community, with the Rev. Beth Foster officiating. Interment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chelsea Retirement Community. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Joseph A. Steele Jr.
of Chelsea, Mi.

Age 58, passed away Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was born on January 22, 1947 in Chelsea to the son of the Late Joseph Sr. and Dorothy (Forner) Steele. Joe had worked for the postal service for nearly 35 years retiring in 2002. A veteran serving in the United States Navy from Jan 3,1967 to September 5, 1972. He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and former council member as well. On October 6, 1967 he married Ruth Ann Trinkle and she survives.. He enjoyed the out of doors and especially liked Hunting and Fishing with his two boys Jeffrey (Jessica) Steele of Roy Utah, and James (Terri Mills) Steel of Grass Lake and 1 grand son Cameron. Four brothers, Richard (Margaret) Steele of Chelsea, Paul (Mary) Steele of Chelsea, Don (Hazel) Steele of Kentwood, MI, Tim (Colleen) Steele of Martin, MI. Two sisters, Mimi (Jim) Doolittle of Kalamazoo, and Keri (Tim) Johnson of Portage, MI. 6 nephews and Three nieces many cousins. He was also preceded in death by infant twin brothers, Kenneth and William Steele. A memorial services will be Thursday October 20, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the St. John’s United Church of Christ With Pastor Nancy Doty officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Freedom township. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ or Hospice of Michigan. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main Street, Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M.
Catherine R. Dixon
Of Apache Junction, AZ
Formerly of Munith, MI

Age 87, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005 at Highland Home for the Aged in Jackson. She was born December 5, 1917 in Bad Axe, MI the daughter of Carl and Bessie (Mayer) Adams. Catherine enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, knitting and crocheting. On September 3, 1936 she married Vaughn Dixon, Sr. and he survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Margaret (Glenn) Hayes of Apache Junction, AZ; and two sons, Vaughn Jr. (Delma) Dixon of Jackson and Daniel (Valeric) Dixon of Gregory; 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson, also a sister-in-law Evelyn Robertson. She was preceded in death by two sisters; Maxine Stoddard and Betty Ulanowicz; 2 brothers; Robert and Edward Adams; 1 grandson, Sidney Dixon; and a nephew, Raymond Stoddard. Funeral services will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Wednesday October 19, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at the Munith Cemetery in Munith, MI. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hospice of Jackson.
Laura L. Grim
of Chelsea

Age 43, died at her home on Friday, October 7. She was born the daughter of Peter J. and Joyce (Davis) Husak on March 27, 1962. On July 24, 1981 she married Kevin D. Grim and he survives. Laura enjoyed the outdoors, she loved anything that bloomed and liked to watch the birds and deer from her window. She loved her dogs Lucky, Bear and Cheyenne. Most of all she loved her family. Laura is also survived by her three children Jason M. Grim, Jessica L. Grim and Nicholas R. Grim all of Chelsea; and one grandchild Connor Grim. Also surviving are her brothers Peter Husak of Whitmore Lake, David (Tammy) Husak of Dexter; sister-in-law Tina (Geary) Baroni, brother-in-laws Gary (Beth) Grim and Dick (Jill) Grim. She is also survived by mother and father-in-law Gary (Sharon) Grim and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was also preceded in death by her grandmother Christine Davis. Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 11 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Beth Foster officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Huntington Corea Disease Research, Michigan Chapter. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, October 9, from 7-9 p.m. and again on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Jeffrey Richard French
of Chelsea

Jeffrey died October 6, 2005 at his home from complications of a work related injury that happened several years ago. Jeff was born on April 1, 1957 in Ann Arbor. When he was a year old his family moved to Dexter and then 1.5 years later moved to Brighton where he grew up and graduated from Brighton High School. Jeff loved sports and excelled in track and football. In 1979, he moved to Chelsea with his parents. He worked for Chelsea Lumber Co. and then Fingerle Lumber in Ann Arbor. He enjoyed working outdoors and interacting with the customers. After a serious injury at work and subsequent surgeries he retired on disability. Jeff loved nature, animals and the outdoors. He especially enjoyed fishing and hunting with his Dad. He also enjoyed his dog, Lady, and his parent’s three small dogs. Jeffrey also enjoyed playing the guitar from the time he was 10 years old and took lessons until his teacher stated ’I have taught you all I know’. Jeff is survived by the children he adored, daughter Stefanie (Joe Brenner) French, and son, Ryan (Jessica) French, granddaughter Hailey and a grandson due in December. He is also survived by his parents Richard and Vivian French, his brother James, and nephew, Christopher, all of Chelsea as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Deacon David Rosenberg officiating. Visitation will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea Monday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. expressions of sympathy may be made to the World Wildlife Federation and the Huron Valley Humane Society.
Jack M. Rose
of Stockbridge, MI

Age 72 died at the Chelsea Community Hospital on October 4. He was born in Grand Ledge, Michigan the son of Clifford M. and Minnie L. (Pillars) Rose on March 2, 1933. On May 31, 1957 he married Ruth A. Gaines in Angola, Indiana and she survives. Also surviving are his children Jackie (Rob) Wood of Virginia, and James (Kathryn) Rose of Saline. He is also survived by Five grandchildren; Jessica Wood, Dustin Wood, Julie Rose, Amanda Rose, Tyler Rose and one brother; Clifford J. (Rose) Rose of Houghton Lake. He was preceded in death by a brother Gene Rose and his two sisters Marilyn and Mildred. A memorial service will be held Friday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Stockbridge Ambulance, Hospice Memorial Fund (care of HCR Manor Care Foundation 333 N. Summit St. Toledo, OH 43699-0086) or the Chelsea Community Hospital. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. If you would like to send the family your condolences you may send then to mike@mitchellfuneral.com.
William ’Bill’ R. Ramsey
Of Ann Arbor, Mi.

Age 63, went to be with the Lord on Sunday October 2, 2005. He was born on May 14, 1942 in Clay West Virginia, the son of George and Ona (Brady) Ramsey. Bill was a member of Dexter Gospel Church and loved Gardening, Fishing, Mushroom Hunting, his cabin up north, but most of all he loved his family and they came first. He owned and operated RTD Manufacturing in Jackson and held title of president for the past 21 years. On July 30, 1965 he married Donna K. Pustay and she survives, also surviving are six children, Billy Ramsey of Ann Arbor, Bryant (Sarah) Ramsey of Grass lake, Jackie (David) Smith of Ann Arbor, Jodi (Rob) Bergman of Chelsea, Angela (Steve) Pallister of Ann Arbor, and Kari (Gary) Kircher of Grass lake. 12 grandchildren Savannah, Sierra, Joey, Danielle, Austin, Halee, Amy, Nathan, Bradlee, Gary Dean, Nolan, and Kristen. Brothers and sisters, Corrine Hamrick of WV, Norvall (Frieda) Ramsey of Brightom, Tiny Macklin of Brighton, Lee (David) Minix of Stockbridge, Del (Brenda) Ramsey of Brighton, Dorm Hime and Linda (Jeff) Hime all of Howell, and Marlene (Dennis) Baldwin of FL. Father-in-law, Joseph (Loraine) Pustay of Dexter, Sister in Laws, Judy (Larry) Risner of Dexter, and Sandra (Dennis) Denkhaus of Brighton, many nieces and nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Delford, Marvin, Larry, and Wilburn Ramsey, his mother-in-law, Bonnie L. Pustay and brother-in-laws, Doug and Richard Pustay. Funeral services will be Thursday October 6, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. from the Dexter Gospel Church with Pastor John M. O’Dell officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem cemetery, Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, Tuesday from 6-9 P.M., Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. and also Thursday at Church from Noon Until the time of service.