Eddie D. Patrick Jr.
Of Jackson, Formerly
Of Stockbridge.

Age 44, died Saturday January 27, 2007 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1962 to the parents of Eddie ’Earl’and Bonnie (Oakley) Patrick Sr. He had lived in the area all his life and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1980. Favorite pastimes were NASCAR and collecting match box cars. Surviving are his parents. three children, Heather Marie Patrick, Dustin Douglas Patrick and Garrett Lee Patrick all of Jackson. 1 brother Marty L. Patrick of Stockbridge. Also several Uncles Aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 1, 2007 at 11:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev. Elmer Burke officiating. Burial will take place at Pherdum Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Patrick Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-8 PM. And Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Sharon Ann Bradbury
Of Chelsea, MI

Age 60, passed away January 25, 2007 at Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born July 30, 1946 the daughter of William E. and Martina F. (Legg) Burke in Garden City, MI. She had graduated from Howell High School 1965. Sharon had served in the US Army from 1969-1972. She had lived in the Chelsea area since 1980, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She worked as an RN for Foote Hospital and the Chelsea Retirement Community Chelsea Community Hospital and St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals.. She loved to travel, and one of her pastimes was collecting salt and pepper shakers. On May 16, 1980 she married James C. Bradbury, and he survives. Also surviving are four children Jennifer (George) Stickles, California, Kellie (James) Snider, of Grants Pass, Oregon, John M. Bradbury of Arizona, and Paul (Patty) Bradbury of Cave Junction, Oregon; also nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:00AM from St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Michigan Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Monday from 6-8 and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 with rosary at 7:30.

Eleanor Joy ’Toni ’ Lowe
Of Jackson, MI. formerly of
Detroit, MI and Linton, Indiana

Age 84, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at the Eaton Community Hospice. She was born in Raglesville, Indiana on September 23, 1922 (twin sister to Elden) and the daughter of the late H. Thad and Iva E. (Chestnut) McHolland. Toni enjoyed playing bingo, crosswords, coin collecting and was a member of the VFW, Legion and the Moose in Linton, Indiana. On March 7, 1953 she married Roy E. Lowe, and he preceded her in death on January 10th, 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda (Joseph) Acquaviva of Jackson and a daughter–in-law, Jane Hazelton of Detroit; three grandchildren, one brother, Donald Phillips, a sister Hazel Stewart of Linton, IN and numerous nieces, nephews and other family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Roy, son, William R. Lowe and nine brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Rev. Carol A. Spangenberg officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5 till 8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Eaton Community Hospice or to the family for a headstone.

Rhonda L. Howard
of Stockbridge, MI.

Age 49, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township. She was born on December 16, 1957 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Marge (Push) Minix. Rhonda had graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1976. She then attended Brooks College in Long Beach, California and finished her Bachelor’s degree at Eastern Kentucky University. She was a seven year employee of 3M in Ann Arbor. She enjoyed golfing, cooking, and playing with her grandchildren. On May 8, 1983 she married Larry L. Howard in Waterloo, and he survives. Also surviving are her parents of Stockbridge, three children, Allisa Kunzelman of Jackson, Nicole (Brent) Stowe of Portage Lake, and Travis Howard of Houghton, MI, one brother Chuck Minix (Lezlie Fowler) of Munith; also four grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Monday, January 29, 2007 at 11:00 AM. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Gregory Family Tabernacle. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 6-8 PM. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Corrine Ann Badenhoop
of Stockbridge, MI

Age 51 passed away at home on January 21,2007. she was born the daughter of William and Carol (Stark) Mcgarvey on August 19,1955 in Highland Park, MI. On August 24, 1974 she married Gregory A. Badenhoop and he survives. Corrine was a loving mother and wife, and enjoyed being a home maker and taking trips with friends. in addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Brian A. Badenhoop and Nicole J Badenhoop; and grand child Hailey Uderbrock. Also surviving are her brothers Mitch and Gregory McGarvey as well as her brother and sister- in - laws, father in law Carl Badenhoop, as well as, many nieces, nephwes, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and mother -in -law Doris J. Badenhoop. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 3 at 11:00 am. at St. Matthew Luthern Church, 5885 Venoy Road, Westland, MI. A private burial will take place at a later date. expressions of sympathy may be made to the family. arrangements are by the Caskey- Mitchell Funreal home, Stockbridge, MI

Lois Marie Wenk
of Chelsea, MI

Age 54, died Sunday January 21, 2007 at Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born on February 11, 1952 in Paducah, Kentucky the daughter of Clifford and Geneva (Briney) Bolton. Lois has lived in the area most of her life and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970. She worked for Chelsea Community Hospital for the past 17 years. Lois was a self taught Artist who delighted in painting meaningful images of interest for friends and family remembering her fondness of Lake Michigan’s shoreline. She married Charles M. Wenk in S. Lake Tahoe and had over 35 loving years together. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother of Chelsea; one sister Jennifer (Roland) Lubbinge of Elk Rapids; numerous nieces and nephews; two cousins, Barbara Golbinec of Toledo, and Edward Bolton of Kentucky; her mother-in-law Dorothy Wenk of Chelsea; brother and sister-in-laws, Donald and Paul Wenk, Marty (Carl) Hause, and Jean (Tom) Winans, Irene (Jim) Poley and Her Dog Otto. Also surviving are many special and dear friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to all of the Chelsea Hospital staff and Administration personnel; and the University of Michigan Cancer Center. She was preceded in death by her Father Clifford Bolton, and her father-in-law Erwin Wenk. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea with Pastor Doris Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Chelsea Community Hospital or University of Michigan Hospitals Cancer Center. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Jean Marie Watters
Of Unadilla Twp.

Age 69, passed away Sunday January 21, 2007 at her home. She was born on June 11, 1937 in Stockbridge, Michigan the daughter of George and Luada (Robeson) Marshall. Jean had lived in the area all her life and graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1955. She enjoyed knitting, crosswords, reading and watching her grandchildren grow. For 12 years she owned and operated the Dam Site Inn in Hell Michigan and retired in 1996. Jean and her husband Ted had three children and they survive , Luanne (Danny) Heinz, Mick (Julie) Watters and Jimmy Watters all of Stockbridge, as well as Her mother of Gregory and six grandchildren, Clint Heinz, Lindsey Watters, Brittany Watters, A.J. Watters, Johnny Heinz and Madyson Watters. She was preceded in death by her father and a infant sister Anne. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Heidi DeMott Shanes and Pastor Jeff Howard Co-officiating. Private Burial will take place at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Association, Gregory Community Church or the Gregory Family Tabernacle. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 P.M. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Kathryn Heldreth
of Munith

Age 90 passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 18. She was born the daughter of Henry and Irene (Thompson) Grimes on January 26, 1916 in Stockbridge, Michigan. Kathryn enjoyed traveling, cooking cherry pies and vegetable soup, her dog Seth and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children Karen Moeckel of Munith and Diane (Doug) Craft of Lake Leann, Erma Johnson of Ann Arbor, and Harry Heldreth Jr. of California. Also surviving are her grand children Bill (Kris) Rickman, Mary (Grahm) Hoover, Lisa Hession, Kathy Craft, Phyllis Craft, John Craft, Jeff (Shari) Craft, Doug Jr. (Sara) Craft as well as, 16 great grand children and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Clayton Bartig in 1970 and Harry Heldreth in 1993, two brothers Andrew and Bernard Grimes; sister Dorothy Lindstrom; Jim Moeckel; son-in-law Bill Rickman; and her great grand daughter Katie L. Craft. Funeral services will be at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Robert Castle officiating with burial following at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Area Ambulance.

David D. Rank
Of Grass Lake, MI.

Age 64, passed away Monday January 15, 2007 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born on September 23, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan the son of the late Donald and Jeannette (Sayre) Rank. David had lived in the area since 1972. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1960. He received his B.A. from Albion College in 1964 and continued his education at Wayne State University. He worked for Kelsey-Hayes, Addison products and Kent Moore Inc.as a Director of Industrial Relations totaling 30 years. He became a realtor working for 8 years with Hometown One Inc. in Chelsea. Passed on to him by his father, David loved the out of doors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a champion of educating young people about the wonders of the outdoors. He was a active member and former president of the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. On September 11, 1965 he married Virginia E. Avison and she survives. He was preceded in death by his sister Karen J. Herter and she had three sons that were very dear to David and Ginny, James David Herter, his namesake, Christopher J. Herter, and Matthew E. Herter. Also surviving is one uncle James Sayre and numerous cousins, his mother and father-in-law, Larry (Virginia) Avison Jr, brother-in-laws, Lance (Judy) Avison, and Chris (Connie) Avison his children, three additional Nephews; Charles C. Avison, Curtis Barnes and Patrick O. Avison. Also a good friend Joan Birgy survives. A celebration of his life will be Friday, January 19, 2007 at 1:00 PM. At the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club. Visitation will be Thursday at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Rod and Gun Club or the American Diabetes Association.

Elton G. Cousino.
Of Jackson, Mi.

Age 72, passed away Sunday January 14, 2007 at Faith Haven Senior Care Center. He was born on January 1, 1935 in Trilby, Ohio the son of Arnold and Elizabeth (Baum) Cousino. Elton had lived in the Jackson area for the past three years coming from the Leslie area. Surviving are four children, Kenny Cousino, Dawn Cousino, Steve Cousino, and Ann Marie Cousino; one sister Beulah Wittman of Stockbridge; seven brothers, John Cousino of Petersburg, MI, Joe (Gloria) Cousino of Stockbridge, Delbert (Bethel) Cousino of Salyersville, KY, Sidney Cousino of Petersburg, Carlton (Rita) Cousino of Adrian, and Tom Cousino and Keith (Diane) Cousino all of Petersburg. Several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews survive as well as a special friend Ena Risner of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Cousino in 1984 and three brothers Elwood, Donald, and Ernie Cousino and one sister Grace Cousino. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Parson Billy Allen officiating. Burial will follow at North Waterloo cemetery, Waterloo Twp. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Rudolph H. Ottoman
of St. Johns, formerly
of Grass Lake, MI.

Age 91, passed away Sunday January 7, 2007 at the Hazel Findlay Country Manor. He was born May 9, 1915 in Hamburg, Michigan the son of Hugo and Emilie (Hanneschlager) Ottoman. He had lived in the area all his life and was a member of K of C and St. Mary Catholic Church. Rudy was a set-up man at Federal Screw in Chelsea for 40+ years. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Germany and France for 5 years. He enjoyed baseball games, hunting, fishing and trapping. He was married to Bernice (Dambrun) Ottoman and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2001. Surviving are three brothers Joseph (Dorothy) Ottoman of Chelsea, Albert Ottoman of Ann Arbor and Walter (madeline) Ottoman of Chelsea, one sister Mary (Thomas) Kitlel of Ann Arbor; one sister-in-law Blanche Ottoman of Chelsea. Also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bernice two brothers Edward and Clarence Ottoman, and his sister-in-law Kathleen Ottoman. Funeral services will be Thursday January 11, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church Chelsea. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to St Louis School or St. Mary Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home Chelsea Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. with Rosary at 7:30.

Dora Mae Crandall
Of Stockbridge, Mi.

Age 96, passed away Saturday January 6, 2007 at the Stockbridge Country Manor. She was born on June 9, 1910 in White Oak Township to the daughter of Earl and Olive (Carpenter) Walker. She taught school in Ingham, Jackson, and Livingston Counties for 27 years. She loved to garden and talk about the good old days. She was married to Bruce Howlett in 1930 and they had two sons, Robert Keith (Barbara) Howlett of Pleasant Lake and Linwood Anson (Marlene) Howlett of Webberville. Then she married Lawrence Crandall in 1960 and he has two children, Glen (Janette) of New Mexico, and Ruth (Neil) West of Webberville. also surviving are several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, a few great-great-grandchildren as well as one sister Helen Curtis and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, and her four brother and two sisters. Good bye to all and may God’s blessings rest on you. Love Dorn Mae Crandall. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 10, at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev, Georgie Dack officiating. Burial will follow at North Stockbridge Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

Magaline M. Little
of Lincoln Park, MI
Formerly of Stockbride, MI

Age 70 died at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on January 6, 2007. She was born the daughter of Elbert and Rosie (Nolen) Griffith on April 25, 1936 in Floyd County, Kentucky. On September 2, 2001 she married Tanzle Little and he survives. Magaline enjoyed quilting, crocheting, coloring, and being outside to work in the garden. Most of all she loved the Lord and attending Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sisters; Carrie, Sally, Marzellas, and Nancy. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband John Moore and her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 10, at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Elbert Hagerman officiating. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday and Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mt. Olive Old Regular Baptist Church.

Dorothy June Watkinsof Dexter, MI
Formerly of Dearborn Heights, MI
Age 77 passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 5, 2007.She was born the daughter of John and Marcella (Fuller) Mearnic on June 8, 1929 in Tunnel Hill, Pennsylvania. On November 29, 1947 she marriedCharles Watkins and he survives. Dorothy was proud to be a home body, she loved to cook, grow roses, and take care of her family her children said ’every day was Sunday dinner’. She also was very devoted in helping with the care of her granddaughter Stephanie. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children; Judith (Dennis) Ferrell of Dexter, Guy C.(Roxanne) Watkins of Indian River, MI, Patricia A. Watkins of Dexter, Deborah K. Watkins of Whitmore Lake, Kathy C. (John) Carroll of Chelsea, and Connie M. (Marc) Toma of Dexter. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren with one on the way; and her sisters Mary Kietur, Shirley (Jim) Gibson, and Marilyn (Jim) Knolfski. In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her brother George Mearnic; sisters Julia Henry and Betty Wolfe. She was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Paula Watkins. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Tuesday with Fr. Gerald Gawronski officiating at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home Chelsea, on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association or the Arbor Hospice Foundation.

George L. Staffan
Of Chelsea, MI

Age 95, passed away January 1, 2007 at his cabin at Luzerne, MI. He was born February 12, 1911, the son of George P. and Mae (Wood) Staffan. George was the former owner of the Staffan Funeral Home which his grandfather started in 1853 and he was the oldest living Funeral Director in the state of Michigan. George was also a former member of the Chelsea Village Council and a member of Kiwanis. He was married to Kathryn A. (Hindelang) Staffan on November 28, 1932 and she survives. Also surviving is a son, George A. Staffan; a sister, Katherine Wagner; a daughter-in-law, Joanne Ingles; three granddaughters, Susan Lundgren, Kristin (Paul) Rossi and Andrea Staffan; several nieces and nephews; Frederick (Margaret) Wagner, John (Wendy) Wagner and Stephanie Kanten; brother-in-law, Victor (Dorothy) Hindelang and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Hindelang; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 5, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner, officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wed. from 6 to 8 and Thurs., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8.

Dolores M. Eder (Keezer)
of Jackson, MI
Formerly of Chelsea

Age 85 (Grams) passed away at Foote Hospital on January 1, 2006. She was born the daughter of Ralph and Iva (Horner) Keezer on September 1, 1921 in Defiance, Ohio. In September of 1971 she married William Eder and he preceded her in death in 1984. Dolores served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946, she enjoyed gardening, baking pies, crocheting, reading, playing cards, and spending time with her family. Surviving is her daughter Pamela (Jerry) Barnett of Jackson; two grandchildren Candice Risner of Jackson, Tara Cochran of Jackson; two great grandchildren Cameron Foster and Skye Foster both of Jackson. Also surviving are her brothers and sister Bill (Ardis) Keezer of East Lansing, Don Keezer of Manchester, Mike (Edna) Keezer of Manchester, Maxine Benedict of Manchester, and many nieces, nephews, and special friends, Linda Griffith, Clyde Woodman, and Eugene L’ Huiller. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister; Dale Keezer, Elwood Keezer, Chester Keezer,Ken Keezer, Helen Benedict and Walter Keezer. Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Thursday, January 4 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.