Lynwood E. Noah of Dexter Township. Age 68 years.
Lynwood Edward Noah, born October 23, 1936 at his parents farm home on Territorial Road. Parents Laurence and Esther (Widmayer) Noah. Married Camilla (Camie) M. Kerkhoff in Royal Oak, on October 29, 1960. Lynwood and Camie have three daughters, Mary Lynn Noah (James Wilfong), Alicia Esther Noah Nolan (Giles Nolan), and Sara Anne Noah (Gary Thomas). He is survived by his two siblings Donna Lane and L. Duane Noah, and his wife Maryann, sister in laws Dorothy Lieffers and Marilyn Peltzer, and brother in law Robert (Bob) Peltzer. He is also survived by favorite aunts Mildred (Holton) Knisely, Olga Widmayer, and Hazel Montross. Lynwood had special relationship with his nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews whom he loved and enjoyed: Caroline (Mark) Saunders, W. Chandler Lane, David (Ana) Lane, Jonathan (Margaret) Lane, Gerry Peltzer, Kathy (Tim) Hylton, Lisa (Joe) Burgess. Great nieces and nephews: Chelsea, Benjamin, Eric, and Elizabeth Saunders; Margaret Mary, Caroline, Grace, and Elizabeth Lane; Isabel Lane; and Tyler Hylton.
Lynwood came from a pioneer Washtenaw County family and was the forth generation of Noahs to live in this area. He raised his family in the home that his great grandfather (Orange Noah) built after serving in the Civil War. Lynwood graduated from Chelsea High School, Eastern Michigan University with a BA in Business, and a law degree from the Detroit College of Law. Served in the Navy during the Korean War on board the USS Ticonderoga. He was inducted into the Michigan bar by his wife’s Uncle, Circuit Court Judge Halford Streeter. He served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Washtenaw County for more than 25 years, and was a Deputy Chief Prosecuting Attorney in his final years of service. Lynwood tried thousands of cases in all the Michigan courts including District, Circuit, Appeals, Supreme Court and had hearings and filings in front of the US Supreme Court. Lynwood received a distinguished Business Alumni Award from Eastern Michigan University. He will be best remembered for his photographic memory, his tenacity in the court room, his strong interest of history and reading, his brutal honesty, love of animals, his passion for live theater especially Gilbert and Sullivan, his love of cards, and his knowledge of the City of Chelsea and its residents history. Lynwood had made many friends with Michigan greats including a continuing correspondence with John Voelker a Michigan Supreme Court Justice and known as author Robert Traver, author of ’Anatomy of Murder’
. He was an avid story teller and with his memory had the ability to become an instant expert on many things. His fellow attorneys believed him to be born for the courtroom. At very early age he knew he wanted to be a prosecuting attorney. This interest resulted from his mother serving on jury duty and recanting events of the trial. He was a character, a colorful man full of witticisms. One of his favorite responses was ’It’s not ok, but that’s the way it is.’
Lynwood felt very strongly about public service, and came from a family of many public servants, including his father who was a justice of the peace, his brother a long serving township trustee, and all three of his daughters are public servants. He felt it was a most noble calling.
He is preceded in death my his parents, his in-laws, Gerard and Mary Kerkhoff, his brother in-laws Wilfred C. Lane, and Rick Lieffers; and a niece Gina Bills, and many beloved uncles and aunts.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date. The family requests that instead of flowers to please consider donating in his honor to the following: North Lake United Methodist Church, Michigan Crime Victims Fund, Parents of Murdered Children Fund, and the Dr. Russell Odgen Business Scholarship Fund at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Russell Odgen was a favorite professor. Please contact Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea for arrangements - Phone (734) 475-1444.
Memorial Contributions
may be made to one of the following
North Lake United Methodist Church
14111 North Territorial Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
Michigan Victim Alliance (Crime Victims Rights Fund)
2117 Hampden Dr., Lansing, MI 48911-1634
Parents of Murdered Children, Metropolitan Fund
P.O. Box 34, Royal Oak, MI 48068-0034
Dr. Russel Odgen Business Scholarship Fund at Eastern Michigan University
P.O. Box 972057, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-9802
Akle Adams
Of Jackson
Age 67, passed away February 16, 2005 at Foote Hospital. He was born May 15, 1937, in Salyersville Kentucky, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Marshall) Adams. He was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church and served as a board member for 12 years. He enjoyed farming, yard sales, hunting & fishing, and would often play the guitar and sing but most of all, he enjoyed being a grandfather. On March 27, 1981 he married Janice Kay Risner in Jackson and she survives. He is also survived by his children; Robert Adams of Georgetown, KY; Gary (Brenda) Adams of Saltlick, KY; Larry (Chris) Adams of Jackson, MI; Ricky Montgomery of Jackson, MI; Vonda (Gregory) Starcher of Jackson, MI; L.G. Adams of Georgetown, KY, Roger Adams of Jackson, MI; Darren Harris of Jackson, MI; Chad Adams of Jackson, MI; 2 brothers, Charles (Faye) Adams of Salyersville, KY; John (Debbie) Adams of Salyersville, KY; 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, William Adams, and 4 sisters, Alice Workman, Molly Randles, Atta Marshall, and Marry Evelyn Cousino. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 19, 2005 from Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, with Pastor Larry Gilliland of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Adams Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 2-5 and 7-9 pm.
Of Jackson
Age 67, passed away February 16, 2005 at Foote Hospital. He was born May 15, 1937, in Salyersville Kentucky, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Marshall) Adams. He was a member of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church and served as a board member for 12 years. He enjoyed farming, yard sales, hunting & fishing, and would often play the guitar and sing but most of all, he enjoyed being a grandfather. On March 27, 1981 he married Janice Kay Risner in Jackson and she survives. He is also survived by his children; Robert Adams of Georgetown, KY; Gary (Brenda) Adams of Saltlick, KY; Larry (Chris) Adams of Jackson, MI; Ricky Montgomery of Jackson, MI; Vonda (Gregory) Starcher of Jackson, MI; L.G. Adams of Georgetown, KY, Roger Adams of Jackson, MI; Darren Harris of Jackson, MI; Chad Adams of Jackson, MI; 2 brothers, Charles (Faye) Adams of Salyersville, KY; John (Debbie) Adams of Salyersville, KY; 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 brother, William Adams, and 4 sisters, Alice Workman, Molly Randles, Atta Marshall, and Marry Evelyn Cousino. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 19, 2005 from Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, with Pastor Larry Gilliland of the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Adams Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, from 2-5 and 7-9 pm.
George Stevens
Of Stockbridge
Age 89 passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born January 24, 1916 in Stockbridge, the son of Richard J. and Anna (Sigford) Stevens. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. On September 21, 1946 he married Betty J Brower in Dewitt, and she survives. He is also survived by his children. Rich (Penny) Stevens of Stockbridge, Margaret (Tim) Penix of Webberville, Mike Stevens of Webberville, George Stevens of Fowlerville, Pattie (Scottie) Allen of Stockbridge, Regina (Chuck) Crockett of Columbia City, In; 1 sister, Ella Warvel of Dansville; 1 brother Harold “Mick” Stevens of Lake, Mi.; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 14, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Freysinger officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stroke Unit at Sparrow Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 pm.
Of Stockbridge
Age 89 passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born January 24, 1916 in Stockbridge, the son of Richard J. and Anna (Sigford) Stevens. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. On September 21, 1946 he married Betty J Brower in Dewitt, and she survives. He is also survived by his children. Rich (Penny) Stevens of Stockbridge, Margaret (Tim) Penix of Webberville, Mike Stevens of Webberville, George Stevens of Fowlerville, Pattie (Scottie) Allen of Stockbridge, Regina (Chuck) Crockett of Columbia City, In; 1 sister, Ella Warvel of Dansville; 1 brother Harold “Mick” Stevens of Lake, Mi.; 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, February 14, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Freysinger officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stroke Unit at Sparrow Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 pm.
Christopher Pendell
Of Jackson (formerly of Stockbridge)
Age 26, passed away in Jackson, Michigan. He was born April 7, 1978 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Royal and Janet (Wanty) Pendell. He enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. He had a thirst for knowledge, and loved to help and teach children. He also enjoyed 4-H and scouting programs. Besides his parents, he is also survived by 3 brothers, Steven (Cathy) Pendell of Stockbridge, Tracy (Dana) Pendell, of Hamburg, and Maurice Pendell of St. Petersburg, Fl; 4 uncles, Ralph (Pat) Pendell of Blanchard, Mi, Norman (Bonnie) Wanty of Ann Arbor, Randall (Florence) Pendell of Riverdale, Mi, Richard (Crystal) Pendell of Edmore, Mi; 2 Aunts, Roberta Moore and Aneta Pendell of Six Lakes, Mi. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Burial will follow at North Stockbridge Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to P.B.S. Children’s Network. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Friday from 1 pm until time of service.
Of Jackson (formerly of Stockbridge)
Age 26, passed away in Jackson, Michigan. He was born April 7, 1978 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Royal and Janet (Wanty) Pendell. He enjoyed watching movies and playing video games. He had a thirst for knowledge, and loved to help and teach children. He also enjoyed 4-H and scouting programs. Besides his parents, he is also survived by 3 brothers, Steven (Cathy) Pendell of Stockbridge, Tracy (Dana) Pendell, of Hamburg, and Maurice Pendell of St. Petersburg, Fl; 4 uncles, Ralph (Pat) Pendell of Blanchard, Mi, Norman (Bonnie) Wanty of Ann Arbor, Randall (Florence) Pendell of Riverdale, Mi, Richard (Crystal) Pendell of Edmore, Mi; 2 Aunts, Roberta Moore and Aneta Pendell of Six Lakes, Mi. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 11, 2004 at 2:00 pm at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Burial will follow at North Stockbridge Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to P.B.S. Children’s Network. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Friday from 1 pm until time of service.
Karen Garbula
Of Gregory, MI
Age 51, passed away Friday, February 4, 2005 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born December 22, 1953 in Caro, MI; the daughter of Ralph & Ruby (Loomis) Ferguson. She married Michael J. Garbula on August 5, 1972. Karen had a special love for dogs, and raised many different breeds for over 30 years. She is survived by a sister, Diana LaBrecque of South Lyon, MI; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Ferguson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Rogert Castle officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gregory 4th of July Celebration. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 and
7-9p.m.
Of Gregory, MI
Age 51, passed away Friday, February 4, 2005 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born December 22, 1953 in Caro, MI; the daughter of Ralph & Ruby (Loomis) Ferguson. She married Michael J. Garbula on August 5, 1972. Karen had a special love for dogs, and raised many different breeds for over 30 years. She is survived by a sister, Diana LaBrecque of South Lyon, MI; 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Ferguson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Rogert Castle officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Gregory 4th of July Celebration. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 and
7-9p.m.
Florence Henry
Of Gregory
Age 97, passed away Monday, January 31, 2005 at her home. She was born September 15, 1907 in St. Clair Michigan. She enjoyed helping on the farm and raised chickens in the 50’s. She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church and attended Gregory Community Church. She married Harold A. Henry Sr. and he preceded her in death November 28, 1967. She is survived by 2 sons, Harold Henry Jr. of Gregory, and Roy (Marilyn) Henry of Palm Desert, California; 2 grandchildren, Renee and Paul Henry; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister Arlene (Alford) Pugnow. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, with Pastor Heidi DeMott-Shanes officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Plainfield Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-9pm.
Of Gregory
Age 97, passed away Monday, January 31, 2005 at her home. She was born September 15, 1907 in St. Clair Michigan. She enjoyed helping on the farm and raised chickens in the 50’s. She was a member of Plainfield United Methodist Church and attended Gregory Community Church. She married Harold A. Henry Sr. and he preceded her in death November 28, 1967. She is survived by 2 sons, Harold Henry Jr. of Gregory, and Roy (Marilyn) Henry of Palm Desert, California; 2 grandchildren, Renee and Paul Henry; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by her sister Arlene (Alford) Pugnow. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, with Pastor Heidi DeMott-Shanes officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Plainfield Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-9pm.
Christopher Martin Tobin
of Pinckney, formerly of Chelsea.
Age 42, died Monday January 31, 2005. He was born on November 28, 1961 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Martin and Janette (Otte) Tobin.
Chris graduated from Chelsea High School in 1981 and furthered his education At Ferris State University receiving a Business Degree. He worked for TCF Bank as a vice president in Ann Arbor for the past 10 years. On February 23, 2003 he married Beth Branch and she survives. Chris enjoyed the out of doors, he was a member of Inverness County Club, and loved water sports. Also Surviving are, His parents of Ludington, 2 brothers, Mike Tobin of Washington, State, and Matt (Susan) Tobin of Florida. Beth’s son Jeff (Amie) Branch of Grass lake and their child Elizabeth Rose Branch. Mother and father-in-law, Duane and Barbara Branch of Gaylord. He was preceded in death by Aunts and Uncles, Robert E. and Margaret Tobin, Norman and Charlotte Ratcliffe, and Barbara Abbott. Funeral services will be Saturday February 5, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Mary Catholic Church 14200 old us 12, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea, Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Expressions of sympathy can be made to American Heart or to Elizabeth Rose Branch Educational Fund.
of Pinckney, formerly of Chelsea.
Age 42, died Monday January 31, 2005. He was born on November 28, 1961 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Martin and Janette (Otte) Tobin.
Chris graduated from Chelsea High School in 1981 and furthered his education At Ferris State University receiving a Business Degree. He worked for TCF Bank as a vice president in Ann Arbor for the past 10 years. On February 23, 2003 he married Beth Branch and she survives. Chris enjoyed the out of doors, he was a member of Inverness County Club, and loved water sports. Also Surviving are, His parents of Ludington, 2 brothers, Mike Tobin of Washington, State, and Matt (Susan) Tobin of Florida. Beth’s son Jeff (Amie) Branch of Grass lake and their child Elizabeth Rose Branch. Mother and father-in-law, Duane and Barbara Branch of Gaylord. He was preceded in death by Aunts and Uncles, Robert E. and Margaret Tobin, Norman and Charlotte Ratcliffe, and Barbara Abbott. Funeral services will be Saturday February 5, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Mary Catholic Church 14200 old us 12, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea, Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Expressions of sympathy can be made to American Heart or to Elizabeth Rose Branch Educational Fund.