Ronald J. Ford
of Trenton, Michigan.

Age 63, died Friday August 26, 2005 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. He was born on April 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan the son of B. John and Adelia (Carlson) Ford. Funeral services will be Wednesday August 31, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea 901 N. Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the charity of ones choice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.
Doris F. Beissel
of Grass Lake, Mi.

Age 88, passed away Monday August 29, 2005 at the Country Meadows Care Facility in Grass Lake. She was born on June 6, 1917 in Hurley, Wisconsin the daughter of Earl and Emma (Duval) Sealy. Doris had lived in the area since June 2004 coming from Ann Arbor. She enjoyed publishing Grammer Text Books with her husband, reading, crossword puzzles, and helped organized a womens pool playing group. Surviving are, 2 sons Denis (Yin) Beissel of Manhattan New York, New York, and Mark (Ellen) Beissel of Chelsea. 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband, George R. Beissel and her daughter-in-law Amy B. Beissel also 2 sisters, Naomi Simpson, and Glenna Baird. Memorial service will be Friday, September 2, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. Burial will take place at Green Valley Memorial Gardens, Arizona. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Great Lakes Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral Friday 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.
Clara B. Ferry
of Chelsea
formerly of Harrison, MI

Age 96 passed away at her sons home after a short illness. She was born the daughter of Fredrick and Louisa (Fisher) Colvia on April 3, 1909 in Taylor. On March 14, 1927 she married Russell Ferry and he preceded her in death in 1974. Clara loved farming and growing vegetables in her garden and also enjoyed canning and baking. She was a lifetime member of Faith Lutheran Church in Harrison, recently transferring to the Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter. She worked on the family farm many years and also at Federal Screw in Chelsea for several years. She is survived by her children, daughter Elaine Hafner of Chelsea, her two sons Ronald Ferry of Jackson, and Gary (Judy) Ferry of Chelsea. Also surviving are her 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; and one sister Bertha Schultz of Dexter. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Willard Ferry, her granddaughter Tammy, great grandson Christopher and her daughter-in-law Fran Ferry. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral home with Pastor Mark R. Porinski officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 to until the time of service
Richard W. Fouty
of Chelsea, MI

Age, 73 passed away Friday August 26, 2005 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Verl and Pearl (Skinner) Fouty. Dick had lived in the area most of his life and retired from the Chelsea Milling Corporation as foreman after 38 years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Army. Dick was a member of Inverness Country Club and recently received life membership status. He enjoyed Great Lakes fishing, playing cards, watching Tiger baseball, traveling to Florida in the winter months, and working at Lake Forrest Golf Club mowing grass. On November 15, 1955 he married Dorothy Salyer and she preceded him in death on September 5, 2003. Surviving are two sons Danny (Becky) Allen of Grass Lake and Michael (Amy) Fouty of Chelsea, two brothers, Alva (Delores) Fouty of Chelsea, and Wallace Fouty of Jackson; two sisters, Inez (Rick) Bunton of Ann Arbor and Gloria Logan of Michigan Center. Also surviving are five grandchildren three great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law Helen Fouty of Ann Arbor, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Norm and Gordon Fouty. Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. from the Stockbridge Church of Christ with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Stockbridge Church of Christ or American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea, on Saturday from 6-9 p.m., Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and at church 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Roy ’Richie’Carlson
Of Manchester

Age 74 died August 9 at his home in Manchester He was born the son of Willard A. and Dora B. (LaBarge) Carlson on September 16, 1930 in Chelsea. On July 16, 1959 in Chelsea he married Shirley (Slade) and she survives. Richie enjoyed the outdoors hunting, fishing, camping, trimming trees and ridding horses in the Chelsea fair parade. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children and grandchildren Patricia Marie (Todd) Crosby of Woodbridge VA, Linda Lee Carlson of Napoleon, Tina Jean Carlson of Manchester; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Private graveside services were held this week at Oak Grove cemetery Arrangements by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Donald N. Porath
of Chelsea, Mi.

Age 78, passed away Saturday August 13, 2005 at his home. He was born on January 7, 1927 in Dexter Township the son of Lawrence and Regina (Jerde) Porath. Don had attended North Lake United Methodist Church for several years and helped build the social center behind the sanctuary. Don was well know in the area for this masonry and contracting skills. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but most of all he loved his family and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had worked for the Dana Corporation in Chelsea for 26 years as a machine operator as well. Don was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy from December 1944 to July of 1946. On July 17, 1948 he married Mary J. Edinger and she survives, also surviving are 2 children, Kathy (Roger) Heckaman of Norvell, Mi., and David (Michal) Porath of Ann Arbor, 3 brothers, Warren Sr. (Rosetta) Porath of Chelsea, Larry (Janet) Porath of Houghton Lake and Harold (Joan) Porath of Munith. 4 grandchildren, Christina Moore, Eric Heckaman, Ben Porath, and Jon Porath, 2 great-grandchildren Brittney and Macy Moore. He was preceded in death by 1 child Douglas Porath and 1 brother Royce Porath. Private Graveside services will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Jackson, Michigan with Rev. Alice Sheffield officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or North Lake United Methodist Church of Paws with a Cause. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Anahdell Fink

Lived 96 years in Jackson and Stockbridge and now has joined her husband in her new home in heaven. She passed away at Trellis Gardens in Jackson on Wednesday, August 10, 2005. Anahdell was born on July 18, 1909 to Wilbur and Sylvia (Stringham) Eckerson on the family's centennial farm where she lived a good, full life for over 80 years. She was married to Leonard C. Fink for more than sixty years when he passed away in 1992. She also was preceded in death by her brother Earl Eckerson. Anahdell graduated from Jackson High School and Jackson Business College. She was a member of Ganson Street Baptist Church. Anahdell is survived by her son, James Fink of Traverse City and two daughters, Jean (Don) Krummrey of Stockbridge and Jane (Roger) Buchholtz of Kalamazoo; four grandchildren, Steve (Kathy) Krummrey of Munith, Larry (Mary) Krummrey of Stockbridge, Deborah (Jeff) Hiemstra of Kalamazoo, and Brian (Rebecca) Buchholtz of Erie, Colorado. She also leaves six great grandchildren, David, Cindy, Douglas, and Jacob Krummrey, and Lindsey and Alaina Hiemstra; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m. With Rev. David Brooks officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or Hospice of Jackson and Oaklawn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and also on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Frieda D. Schmitz-Neilly.
Of Chelsea, Michigan.

Age 87, passed away Thursday Morning August 4, 2005 at the Stockbridge Country Manor. She was born on August 31, 1917 in Chelsea, Michigan the daughter of George and Ruth (Burgess) Hafley. Frieda loved to play cards, go dancing, and listening to country music. All of her grandchildren received a hand made afghans made with love. She was a wonderful mother and will be missed by all. Surviving are 3 daughters, Loretta (Paul ) Beal of Stockbridge, Delores (Alva) Fouty of Chelsea, and Nancy (Robert) Guenther of Bridgewater. Her step children, Virginia (Phillip) Horn of Knoxville, Tenn., Miss Mary Jane Neilly of Ann Arbor, Diane (Spiros) Mourikis of Greece, Margie Stewart of Ann Arbor, Robert Neilly of Penn, and David Neilly of New York. 2 sisters, Hazel De Long of FL., Genevieve (James) Owens Sr. of Grand Blanc, and 1 sister-in-law Dolores Hafley of Chelsea. 8 grandchildren, Mark (Theresa) Beal, Tim (Sandy) Beal, Marcia (Jim) Bisonet, Denise (James) Estle, Robin (Philip) Bowerman, Sue (Matt) Brus, Jacqueline (Brian) Lanz , Matthew Guenther, 15 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews and several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Raymond A. Schmitz and William R. Neilly, 3 brothers, Carlton Hafley LaVern ’Porky’ Hafley, and Albert Hafley Sr. 2 sisters, Jean Heydlauff, and Gladys Babcock. Funeral services will be Saturday August 6, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street Chelsea with Rev Joy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Stockbridge Country Manor or Great Lakes Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M., and Saturday 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.
James B. Powers
of Jackson
Age 50, passed away peacefully at his home on August 3, 2005. He is survived by his life partner Linda Scott, their daughters Leah and Marguerite, son Riley, his parents, three brothers, four sisters and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating his life is planned for Sunday, August 7, 2005 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 2565 West Northfield Church Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan.