Earl D. Stoker
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 76, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2005 at Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1929 in Grass Lake, Michigan the son of Raymond and Bessie (Katz) Stoker. Earl had worked for Crownover concrete products in Jackson for 32 plus years. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. He and Madelyn Foley were married in Chelsea in 1964 and she survives. Also surviving are six children, Jim (Kaye) Taylor of Chelsea, Tom (Brenda-deceased) Taylor of Chelsea, John (Kathryn) Taylor of Chelsea, Debbie (Rev. Jim) Merrill of Florida, Lisa Bertke of Whitmore Lake, and Valerie (Kent) Mayhall of Texas. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Lloyd (Pat) Stoker of Grass Lake, Don Stoker of Jackson, Bob Stoker of Grass Lake, Gary Stoker of Jackson, Marilyn (Gale) Loveland of Grass Lake, Margaret Corey of Grass Lake, Doris (Dick) Edinger of Jackson, Janet (Chuck) Ellis of Grass Lake, and Ruth Stoker of Mesa, AZ. He was preceded n death by one granddaughter, Sarah Taylor, and three brothers, Jack, Howard, and Keith Stoker also one sister, Betty Walbrook-Baker. Funeral services will be Tuesday December 27, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. Jim T. Merrill officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to American Lung Association. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6-8 P.M. also Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service.
Carol Jean (Bame) Hogan
Of Ann Arbor
Age 81 died at the Sunrise Ann Arbor South Assisted Living Center on Tuesday. She was born the daughter of Cloyce and Florence (Schlaak) Bame on April 10, 1924 in Bluffton, OH. Carol married Harold J. Hogan on February 24, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1979. Carol was a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years in the Ann Arbor School system where she helped shape the lives of hundreds of children. Carol also enjoyed the outdoors, her pets, feeding birds and working in her garden. She is survived by her daughter Corky (Mac) Fraker of Chelsea; her sister Juanita Jonnie(Albert) Shock of Dayton, OH; and her niece and nephew Cathy Reigelsperger and Wes Shock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Best Friends Animal Society . At the request of the family all services are private. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home.
Of Ann Arbor
Age 81 died at the Sunrise Ann Arbor South Assisted Living Center on Tuesday. She was born the daughter of Cloyce and Florence (Schlaak) Bame on April 10, 1924 in Bluffton, OH. Carol married Harold J. Hogan on February 24, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 1979. Carol was a kindergarten teacher for over 30 years in the Ann Arbor School system where she helped shape the lives of hundreds of children. Carol also enjoyed the outdoors, her pets, feeding birds and working in her garden. She is survived by her daughter Corky (Mac) Fraker of Chelsea; her sister Juanita Jonnie(Albert) Shock of Dayton, OH; and her niece and nephew Cathy Reigelsperger and Wes Shock. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Best Friends Animal Society . At the request of the family all services are private. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home.
Ann Lee
of Chelsea, MI.
Age 66, passed away Monday December 19, 2005 at her home. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of John and Sylvia (Carpenter) Russ. Ann lived in the area since 1973 and was the First United Methodist Church Financial Secretary and Choir member for many years. She received her BA in Music Education from Skidmore College and then began teaching in Georgia. In 1995 she started her own travel agency in Chelsea called Leeward Travel Associates. On June 29, 1963 she married Richard O. Lee, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2000. Surviving are four children, Rev. Melanie (Jon) Lee Carey of Ypsilanti, Becca (Greg Whitley) Lee of Ann Arbor, Tucker (Jessica Lynn) Lee of New York, and Armando Lee of Chelsea, brothers and sisters, James (Susan) Russ of Maryland, Freddie (Brian) Jones of Vermont, Peggy (Chauncy) Varney of Vermont, Connie (Paul) Medak of California, and Trudy (Seth) Russ of New York, three grandchildren, Nick and Grace Carey and Maggie Lee. She was also preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea, 128 Park Street, with Rev. Joy Barrett and Rev. Barbara Lewis-Lakin co-officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 7-9 PM. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
of Chelsea, MI.
Age 66, passed away Monday December 19, 2005 at her home. She was born on April 10, 1939 in Pittsfield, Mass., the daughter of John and Sylvia (Carpenter) Russ. Ann lived in the area since 1973 and was the First United Methodist Church Financial Secretary and Choir member for many years. She received her BA in Music Education from Skidmore College and then began teaching in Georgia. In 1995 she started her own travel agency in Chelsea called Leeward Travel Associates. On June 29, 1963 she married Richard O. Lee, who preceded her in death on June 24, 2000. Surviving are four children, Rev. Melanie (Jon) Lee Carey of Ypsilanti, Becca (Greg Whitley) Lee of Ann Arbor, Tucker (Jessica Lynn) Lee of New York, and Armando Lee of Chelsea, brothers and sisters, James (Susan) Russ of Maryland, Freddie (Brian) Jones of Vermont, Peggy (Chauncy) Varney of Vermont, Connie (Paul) Medak of California, and Trudy (Seth) Russ of New York, three grandchildren, Nick and Grace Carey and Maggie Lee. She was also preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea, 128 Park Street, with Rev. Joy Barrett and Rev. Barbara Lewis-Lakin co-officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 7-9 PM. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Thomas Wojciehowski
of Riverside, California
formerly of Chelsea
Age 55 died December 19, 2005 at his home in California. He was born in Jackson, MI the son of Francis and Catherine (Collins) Wojciehowski on October 2, 1950. Thomas had a passion for foreign cars, warm weather and the Ocean. He also loved teaching and helping special needs children. Thomas was a licensed Social Worker and Director of Family Groups Homes Inc. before moving to California. Once in California he received his PhD in Educational Administration and Behavior Modification from LaVerne University. Once he received his doctorate, Thomas was a special needs teacher at the California State Hospital, and from there he acted as the following in a long Career within the field of special needs children: Director of Special Education Teacher In-servicing for Northern California, Director of Beaumont School for Boys, Principal of Hesperia Special Needs Elementary School, Principal of Ontario, California Special Education High School, part time instructor in special education social work at California State, San Bernadino. He is survived by his sister Joanne Waller of Chelsea, and his two nephews; Charles F. Waller of Northport, FL and Edward L (Sarah) Waller of Oakland, MI. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 28 at the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Deacon Myra Colvin officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Michigan.
of Riverside, California
formerly of Chelsea
Age 55 died December 19, 2005 at his home in California. He was born in Jackson, MI the son of Francis and Catherine (Collins) Wojciehowski on October 2, 1950. Thomas had a passion for foreign cars, warm weather and the Ocean. He also loved teaching and helping special needs children. Thomas was a licensed Social Worker and Director of Family Groups Homes Inc. before moving to California. Once in California he received his PhD in Educational Administration and Behavior Modification from LaVerne University. Once he received his doctorate, Thomas was a special needs teacher at the California State Hospital, and from there he acted as the following in a long Career within the field of special needs children: Director of Special Education Teacher In-servicing for Northern California, Director of Beaumont School for Boys, Principal of Hesperia Special Needs Elementary School, Principal of Ontario, California Special Education High School, part time instructor in special education social work at California State, San Bernadino. He is survived by his sister Joanne Waller of Chelsea, and his two nephews; Charles F. Waller of Northport, FL and Edward L (Sarah) Waller of Oakland, MI. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 28 at the Staffan Mitchell Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Deacon Myra Colvin officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Michigan.
Arthur I. Randall
of Lansing, Mi.
Age 79, passed away Sunday December 18, 2005 in Lansing. He was born on March 9, 1927 the son of Pearl and Ethel (Johnson) Randall. Art had worked for Bent Tube Mfg. in Fowlerville for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mollie in 1986. Graveside services will be held Friday December 23, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the North Stockbridge Cemetery with Rev Robert Castle officiating. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Home.
of Lansing, Mi.
Age 79, passed away Sunday December 18, 2005 in Lansing. He was born on March 9, 1927 the son of Pearl and Ethel (Johnson) Randall. Art had worked for Bent Tube Mfg. in Fowlerville for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife Mollie in 1986. Graveside services will be held Friday December 23, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. at the North Stockbridge Cemetery with Rev Robert Castle officiating. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Home.
Dr. Jerald Lewis Flinn, DC
Of Dexter
Dr. Jerald Lewis Flinn passed away Thursday evening December 15, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1936 in Marion, Michigan, the son of William Lee and Ellen Edna (Lewis) Flinn. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia A. (Marshall) Flinn, his two children Bryce J. Flinn of Jackson and Larie Sue (Jack) Lawson of Milan. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great grandchildren Latrica Sue Lawson, William Edward Lawson, Tammy Lynn Lawson, Stephanie (Mark) Kingen, Lawrence Russell Crawford and Doug Cruz; Micah, Malachi and Matthias. One brother Glenn Arthur (Bonnie) Flinn of St. Ignance, MI and many nieces and nephewsare also survive Dr. Flinn. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Francis and Eugene. Dr. Flinn was a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and had served Chelsea and the surrounding area for 32 years. He loved to travel with his wife in his 1961 Corvair automobile. He also enjoyed working on Corvairs with and for his friends. Funeral services will be held Monday December 19, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Larry Lyons, Pastor of the Chelsea Free Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Palmer Chiropractic College of Davenport, IA, the Chelsea Free Methodist Church Building Fund or the Corvair Preservation Foundation.
Of Dexter
Dr. Jerald Lewis Flinn passed away Thursday evening December 15, 2005 after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1936 in Marion, Michigan, the son of William Lee and Ellen Edna (Lewis) Flinn. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia A. (Marshall) Flinn, his two children Bryce J. Flinn of Jackson and Larie Sue (Jack) Lawson of Milan. Also surviving are his grandchildren and great grandchildren Latrica Sue Lawson, William Edward Lawson, Tammy Lynn Lawson, Stephanie (Mark) Kingen, Lawrence Russell Crawford and Doug Cruz; Micah, Malachi and Matthias. One brother Glenn Arthur (Bonnie) Flinn of St. Ignance, MI and many nieces and nephewsare also survive Dr. Flinn. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Francis and Eugene. Dr. Flinn was a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and had served Chelsea and the surrounding area for 32 years. He loved to travel with his wife in his 1961 Corvair automobile. He also enjoyed working on Corvairs with and for his friends. Funeral services will be held Monday December 19, 2005 at 11:00 AM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea with Rev. Larry Lyons, Pastor of the Chelsea Free Methodist Church officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home from 2-5 PM and 7-9PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Palmer Chiropractic College of Davenport, IA, the Chelsea Free Methodist Church Building Fund or the Corvair Preservation Foundation.
Ivan Gene Cowan
of Truth or Consequences, NM
Formerly of Stockbridge, MI
Age 76 died Saturday, December 10 at Metroplex Hospital, Killeen, Texas. Gene was born the son of Marion (Pete) Cowan and June (Mullins) Cowan on August 6, 1929 in McGuffy, OH. In 1948 he married Eileen Delores Carr and she preceded him in death. Gene loved spending time with the family and was always ready for a fishing trip, hunting the Rockies, cross-word puzzles, or tinkering with antique automobiles. He enjoyed prospecting, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gene was a retiree of DaimlerChrysler Corporation employed at the Chrysler Proving Grounds for 30-years and was a UAW member. Gene is survived by his two children; Gene Cowan of Harker Heights, Texas, and Nancy (Lon) Cooper of Harker Heights, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sean (Laura) Cowan, Darren Cowan, Denise (Paul) Cooper, Tressa (Jeff) Barnett, Danielle (Travis) Conti, Andrew (AJ) Cowan, and great grandchildren Taylor Cooper, Sydney Hill, Cami Bogdan, Nadia Cowan and Sarah Barnett as well as, many cousins, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents and wife, Gene was preceded in death by his brother Donald Glenn Cowan, and his grandchildren Merilee Kim and Robert Gene Cooper. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family will receive friends Wednesday for 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home
of Truth or Consequences, NM
Formerly of Stockbridge, MI
Age 76 died Saturday, December 10 at Metroplex Hospital, Killeen, Texas. Gene was born the son of Marion (Pete) Cowan and June (Mullins) Cowan on August 6, 1929 in McGuffy, OH. In 1948 he married Eileen Delores Carr and she preceded him in death. Gene loved spending time with the family and was always ready for a fishing trip, hunting the Rockies, cross-word puzzles, or tinkering with antique automobiles. He enjoyed prospecting, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gene was a retiree of DaimlerChrysler Corporation employed at the Chrysler Proving Grounds for 30-years and was a UAW member. Gene is survived by his two children; Gene Cowan of Harker Heights, Texas, and Nancy (Lon) Cooper of Harker Heights, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren Sean (Laura) Cowan, Darren Cowan, Denise (Paul) Cooper, Tressa (Jeff) Barnett, Danielle (Travis) Conti, Andrew (AJ) Cowan, and great grandchildren Taylor Cooper, Sydney Hill, Cami Bogdan, Nadia Cowan and Sarah Barnett as well as, many cousins, aunts and uncles. In addition to his parents and wife, Gene was preceded in death by his brother Donald Glenn Cowan, and his grandchildren Merilee Kim and Robert Gene Cooper. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The family will receive friends Wednesday for 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home
Maxine Virginia Ferguson
of Jackson
Formerly of Stanwood, MI
Age 83 died Tuesday at Foote Hospital. Maxine was born the daughter of Lloyd and Jennie (Brice) Dickenson on February 16, 1922 in Applegate, MI. In 1961 she married Arnold Ferguson and he preceded her in death. Maxine loved parties with the family and was always ready for a good time. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maxine is survived by her four children; Judith (Bob) Herndon of Stanwood, Janet (Ralph) Turco of Gregory, Jackie (Michael) Robertson of Taylor and Arnold (Tracey) Ferguson of Dearborn Heights. She is also survived by her brother Kenneth Dickinson of Port Huron, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by her brothers Donald and Amos Dickinson and her sister Dorris Lindsey. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Jackson at Oaklawn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Bellville at a latter date.
of Jackson
Formerly of Stanwood, MI
Age 83 died Tuesday at Foote Hospital. Maxine was born the daughter of Lloyd and Jennie (Brice) Dickenson on February 16, 1922 in Applegate, MI. In 1961 she married Arnold Ferguson and he preceded her in death. Maxine loved parties with the family and was always ready for a good time. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Maxine is survived by her four children; Judith (Bob) Herndon of Stanwood, Janet (Ralph) Turco of Gregory, Jackie (Michael) Robertson of Taylor and Arnold (Tracey) Ferguson of Dearborn Heights. She is also survived by her brother Kenneth Dickinson of Port Huron, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren as well as, many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Maxine was preceded in death by her brothers Donald and Amos Dickinson and her sister Dorris Lindsey. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 9, at 1:00 p.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Jackson at Oaklawn. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Bellville at a latter date.