Lyn Yarows
of Dexter

Beloved wife of Steven A. Yarows, M.D. and dear mother of twin children Kevin E. and Kristen C. Yarows, died Tuesday morning, September 26, 2006 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 2, 1955, the daughter of Edward J. and Wilma Worden. Lyn moved to Michigan in 1980 to continue her nursing career and shortly after married Steve in Dexter on September 22, 1984. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter where she had been a religious education teacher and mentor. Lyn will be remembered as an active community volunteer and a proud member of the Steeler Nation. Currently, Lyn was serving on the Boards of the J.C. Banfield Foundation and the Education Foundation of Dexter. Surviving are her siblings Suzanne (Bob) Fagan of Wildwood, New Jersey, Kathy (Mike) Gandley of Ypsilanti, Bernard Worden, and Ed (Debbie) Worden of Pittsburgh, PA. She is also survived by nephews Jesse Gandley and Daniel Schurgin. Lyn was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Marguerite Worden. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dexter, with Rev. Brendan J. Walsh and Rabbi Robert Levi officiating. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea on Wednesday from 6-8p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m. with the Wake at 7:00 p.m. Friends will also be received at the church on Friday from 9:00am until 10:00. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the J. C. Banfield Foundation, American Lung Assoc., Chelsea Community Hospital, Cat Scan Program or St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund. Those who attended and those who could not are invited to continue to celebrate Lyn’s life at a luncheon at Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor beginning at 12:30 Noon Friday.

Florence M. Gentner
Of Saline, formerly of
Chelsea, MI.


Age 101, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2006 at the Saline Evangelical Home. She was born on July 29, 1905 in Lima Township the daughter of the late Frank and Myrtle (Kraft) Abdon. Florence took great pride in her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved to travel. She and her husband Floyd and the family visited many states of the union, using all modes of transportation, automobiles, trains, plane and boat. She enjoyed visiting one of her favorite destinations, Hawaii, several times, as well as a trip to Switzerland, France, and Germany. Her hobbies included reading, and caring for her many houseplants and garden flowers, and she never turned down an opportunity to go shopping. She was a life long member of the First Congregational Church of Chelsea and was married in the church parsonage on May 8, 1925. Other than a brief period in Dexter and Ann Arbor following her marriage, Florence spent her entire life in Chelsea. She enjoyed visiting other parts in the world, but always was pleased to return to her home and family in Chelsea. In February 2004, Florence moved from her home in Chelsea to the Saline Evangelical Home. On July 28, 2005 a party was held at the Saline Evangelical Home to honor Florence on her 100th birthday. The party, attended by 30 friends and family members, was a huge success. Florence enjoyed the festivities and even wore a Tiara given to her by one of her granddaughters. In July 2006 , a small party was held in honor of her 101st birthday, and yes, she even blew out all the candles. Surviving are three sons, Ronald (Nancy) Gentner of Stockbridge, Duane (Carole) Gentner of Parker, CO, and Terry Gentner of Chelsea, one brother Robert Abdon of Chelsea, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd E. Gentner on September 6, 1983, four sisters, Oleta Abdon, Ethel Abdon, Elnora Wright, and Nell Pierce, also two brothers, Richard Abdon and Russell Abdon. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev. Dr. Barbara Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Saline Evangelical Home or the First Congregational Church of Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Janet Kay Taylor
Of Gregory, Michigan

Age 65, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born October 11, 1940 in Jackson Michigan, daughter of Kenneth and Myrtle (Little) Mushbach. She had many joys in life, her grandchildren were a huge part of that. You were sure to find her enjoying the 4-H fair, along with cheering her children and grandchildren on at their sporting events. She enjoyed working on her crossword puzzles and found humor in watching game shows. She will forever be known as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Janet married Joe E. Taylor on October 6, 1962 in Munith Michigan, and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Julie Jo Wilson, Jeff J. (Tammy) Taylor of Dexter, Jonathon J. (Amy) Taylor of Gregory, Jake J. (Christy) Taylor of Munith, and Jodi J. Taylor of Gregory. In addition, she has ten grandchildren surviving; Amanda, Jennifer, Jordyn, Jeanni, Katie, Courtney, Emalie, Breanna, Collin and Jessica. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with the Rev. Judy Darling officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00 -8:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Plainfield United Methodist Church.

Fred J. Schaff
of Stockbridge, MI
formerly of Chelsea, MI

Age 92, died on Saturday, September 16, 2006. He was born January 14, 1914 in St. Louis Missouri, the son of Fred and Terrsa (Stanks) Schaff. He enjoyed golf, carving and bowling. He was an avid reader, enjoyed dancing and loved swing music. He was a quiet man with a great sense of wit. In 1981 he married Mavis Glenn in Ann Arbor, MI and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Fred (Paula) Schaff of Florida, Glenna (Jerry) Runciman of Stockbridge, and Ed (Linda Hoffman) Simonds of Stockbridge, three grandchildren,10 great grandchildren and his niece Connie Harry. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his first wife Marian, two sisters, Helen Clark and Margaret Wiselogle, and a grandson Tom Schaff. Graveside services will be Friday, September 22, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery With Rev Robert Henning officiating. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Library.

David A. Greenamyer
of Stockbridge Township, Michigan

Age 83, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his farm under the loving care of his family. He was born December 19, 1922 in Chicago Illinois, the son of Elmer and Ella Greenamyer. He loved farming, his family and the outdoors. He was a long time member of the MMPA, Farm Bureau and the NRA. He married Marjorie Cowing on January 20, 1946 and she preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Greenamyer is survived by his children, Bonnie Miller of Kalamazoo, Terry (Douglas) Sommer of Stockbridge, and Kelley Greenamyer of Pleasant Lake; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and his two older sisters, Margaret Greenamyer and Gertrude Troupe. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 2:00 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00-8:00pm and Tuesday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Pleasant Lake Episcopal Church, Pleasant Lake, MI.

Delores J. Carroll
Of Munith, MI

Age 64, passed away at her sister’s home on Sunday, September 10, 2006. She was born October 20, 1941 in Magoffin County Kentucky, the daughter of Claud and Bertie (Sparks) Risner. She had lived in the area since she was seven years old. On June 20, 1960 she married Lowrensa D. Carroll in Bunker Hill, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Holly (Brad) Smith of Stockbridge, and Checotah (Kevin) Theaker of Munith; also nine siblings: Jimmy Risner of Munith, Annabell (Willard) Howard, Jerry (Cheryl) Risner, Paul (Connie) Risner, Ellen (Gordon) Craft, Barb Risner, and Vivian Risner, all of Stockbridge, Carolyn (Elbert) Owens of S. Milford, IN, and Richard (Nadine) Risner, of Dansville; also four grandchildren one sister-in-law Curlean (Jerry) Wilson of Jackson. Delores graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1960 and furthered her education at Jackson Community College earning her degree in Business Administration. Delores worked for Western Stamping and retired from DANA Corporation in Chelsea after 30 years. She enjoyed garage sales, golf, and sewing, making all of her kid’s clothes. She loved spending time with her look a-like sister Annabell and the ’beauty shop tales’ on Saturdays. She loved going to church, and attended the Good Shepherd Mission, as well as the Gregory Family Tabernacle Church. She especially liked Gospel music and sang with the Gloryland singers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister-in-law Betty Risner, and a great-niece Kalyn. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Parson Billy Allen, Dennis Courter and Jeff Howard co-officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Visitation will be held on Monday from 6-8 p.m., and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Mission, or the Gregory Family Tabernacle Church or Livingston County Hospice.

Joyce B. Sysol
of Unadilla Township, Mi.

Age, 64, passed away Thursday September 7, 2006 at her home. She was born on May 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Bordine) Thompson. She had lived in the area for the past 30 years coming from Plymouth. She was involved with the Chelsea Painters, and was active in the Unadilla Presbyterian Church. Flowers, gardening yellow roses and her grandchildren she truly loved. On September 21, 1960 she married her true love Joseph S. Sysol in Redford Township, and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, John (Maggie) Sysol of Adrian, Jeff (Karen) Sysol of Michigan Center and James (Amy) Sysol of Michigan Center, one daughter Jodi (Thomas) McCoy of Manchester, two sisters, Diane Hartwick of Livonia and Cheryl (Dave) Redoutey of Holly, Mi., 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, also several nieces and nephews and special friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday September 11, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. from the Unadilla Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Qiu officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Unadilla Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Audrey Martin of
Tecumseh, MI
Formerly of Ypsilanti, MI

Age 62 died at Toledo Hospital on Friday, September 1, 2006. She was born in Jeff, Kentucky on January 1, 1944 to Troy and Mary (Lyttle) Tincher. On February 27, 1965 she married Ronald J. Martin and he survives. Audrey enjoyed playing cards and going to the casinos especially in January for her ’Girls Trip’. She was a member of the Ypsilanti OES, a past Mother Advisor of the Rainbow and loved playing video games with her grand kids. Audrey also loved taking care of her babies, both at work and her own at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Mary (John) Thompson of Adrian, William Martin of Tecumseh, Buffy Kazmierczack of Tecumseh; her brothers and sisters; Sandy (Errol) Schuman of Clayton, MI, Sheila Hall of Tecumseh, and Randy (Lori) Tincher of Dundee, MI. Audrey is also survived by 10 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Scott Martin; daughter-in-law Lisa Martin and baby TJ; brother Roger Tincher and nephew Duane Schuman. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 7 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Beth Foster officiating at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea, MI. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home located at 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118 on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and on Wednesday form 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.