Edgar G. Bradshaw
Of Stockbridge, Mi.
Age 70, passed away Sunday February 25, 2007 at the Sparrow Specialty Hospital in Lansing, Mi. He was born on June 7, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Clyde and Elsie (Gordon) Bradshaw. Edgar lived in the area since 6 years of age coming from the Detroit. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1955 and received his bachelors of science from Michigan State in 1976. He enjoyed reading, and all of his grandchildren. For almost 35 years he was a counselor for Jackson State prison and retired in 1997. On January 27, 1962 he married Helen L. Wilcox and she survives. Also surviving are Two children, Lori (Tom Diefenthaler) Horning of Pinckney, and Richard (Nora) Bradshaw of Comstock Park, Mi., seven grandchildren and Two great-grandchildren. Brother and sister-in-laws, Tom (Fran) Wilcox of Georgia, Janice Barnett of Leslie, Ron (Amy) Wilcox of Stockbridge, and David (Sharon) Wilcox of Grass Lake. One special Aunt Alice M. Holstead of Georgia, and a Dear family friend Mike Brosnan of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be Monday March 5, 2007 at 11:00 AM. from the Stockbridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Henning officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Stockbridge United Methodist Church or Stockbridge Community Library. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Morse ’Mo’ Elloitt
Of Napoleon,
Formerly of Stockbridge, MI
Age 52, passed away Monday February 26, 2007 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on September 30, 1954 in Royalton, Kentucky the son of Accie and Ellaree (Marshall) Elloitt. Mo loved working at Michigan International Speed way for the maintenance department. Drag racing , fishing , cats and spending time with his family he truly loved. On June 11, 1999 he married Robin R. Ray and she survives, also surviving are his mother of Stockbridge, four children, Heather Elloitt of Mason, Janis (Brain) Bicy of Florida, Kasey Cook and Erick Cook all of Napoleon; six brothers and sisters, Von (Denise) Fletcher of Farwell, Preston Elloitt of Jackson, Ronnie Elloitt of Stockbridge, Bonnie (Dean) DeVoe of Harbor Creek, Clark Elloitt of Leesburg, FL and Penny Marshall of Stockbridge. Also survivibg are six grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Father. Funeral services will be Friday March 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at North Waterloo Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Elloitt family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
Of Napoleon,
Formerly of Stockbridge, MI
Age 52, passed away Monday February 26, 2007 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born on September 30, 1954 in Royalton, Kentucky the son of Accie and Ellaree (Marshall) Elloitt. Mo loved working at Michigan International Speed way for the maintenance department. Drag racing , fishing , cats and spending time with his family he truly loved. On June 11, 1999 he married Robin R. Ray and she survives, also surviving are his mother of Stockbridge, four children, Heather Elloitt of Mason, Janis (Brain) Bicy of Florida, Kasey Cook and Erick Cook all of Napoleon; six brothers and sisters, Von (Denise) Fletcher of Farwell, Preston Elloitt of Jackson, Ronnie Elloitt of Stockbridge, Bonnie (Dean) DeVoe of Harbor Creek, Clark Elloitt of Leesburg, FL and Penny Marshall of Stockbridge. Also survivibg are six grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by Father. Funeral services will be Friday March 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge. Burial will follow at North Waterloo Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Elloitt family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
Donald R. Kasbohm
Of Unadilla Township, Mi.
Age 75 passed away Saturday February 24, 2007. He was born on July 28, 1931 in Wells, Michigan the son of Raymond and Olive (King) Kasbohm. Don had lived in the area since 1986 coming from Plymouth, Michigan. He worked for Earth Workers for several years as an equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was also a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, and a member of the American Legion post Mackinder-Glenn 510 of Stockbridge. On October 25, 1952 he married Mary J. Saunders and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2006. Surviving are five children, Lynn (Robert) Myers of Fowlerville, Sherry (Rich) Skaggs of Howell, Ken (Irene) Kasbohm of Paris, David (Kathi) Kasbohm of Grass Lake and Donald Kasbohm of Jackson. 2 brothers, Robert (Leona) Kasbohm and John Kasbohm of Virginia also 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Howell or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-8 PM.
Of Unadilla Township, Mi.
Age 75 passed away Saturday February 24, 2007. He was born on July 28, 1931 in Wells, Michigan the son of Raymond and Olive (King) Kasbohm. Don had lived in the area since 1986 coming from Plymouth, Michigan. He worked for Earth Workers for several years as an equipment operator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking. He was also a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp, and a member of the American Legion post Mackinder-Glenn 510 of Stockbridge. On October 25, 1952 he married Mary J. Saunders and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2006. Surviving are five children, Lynn (Robert) Myers of Fowlerville, Sherry (Rich) Skaggs of Howell, Ken (Irene) Kasbohm of Paris, David (Kathi) Kasbohm of Grass Lake and Donald Kasbohm of Jackson. 2 brothers, Robert (Leona) Kasbohm and John Kasbohm of Virginia also 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Howell or the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6-8 PM.
Sherry L. Randolph
Of Munith, MI
Age 18, passed away February 22, 2007. She was born on August 29, 1988 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Frank and Donna (Morgan) Randolph. Sherry loved to draw, write poetry and loved all kinds of music. She graduated from Scott City High School in Kansas in 2006. Surviving are her parents of Munith, two sisters, Stacy (Mark) Karrick of Perry, and Heather Randolph, age 15, living in Munith; grandparents, Hurshell (Carol) Morgan of Jackson and Max (June) Randolph of Munith; one great-grandmother, Maude Tatar, of Stockbridge; aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Jim) Crist, Julie Tatar, John (Tracy) Morgan, Sharon Borton, and Craig (Karen) Randolph; one niece, Kaci Karrick, and one nephew, Shane Karrick. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Randolph Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Of Munith, MI
Age 18, passed away February 22, 2007. She was born on August 29, 1988 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Frank and Donna (Morgan) Randolph. Sherry loved to draw, write poetry and loved all kinds of music. She graduated from Scott City High School in Kansas in 2006. Surviving are her parents of Munith, two sisters, Stacy (Mark) Karrick of Perry, and Heather Randolph, age 15, living in Munith; grandparents, Hurshell (Carol) Morgan of Jackson and Max (June) Randolph of Munith; one great-grandmother, Maude Tatar, of Stockbridge; aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Jim) Crist, Julie Tatar, John (Tracy) Morgan, Sharon Borton, and Craig (Karen) Randolph; one niece, Kaci Karrick, and one nephew, Shane Karrick. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Randolph Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Don Allen
of Stockbridge
Age 66 passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2007. He was born the son of Randolph ’Doc’ and Alma (Houston) Allen on August 12, 1940 in Oakley Creek, Kentucky. On January 25, 1958 he married Carolene Allen and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2004. One year ago he married Edna Wilson and she survives. Don enjoyed collecting things of all kinds recently he liked jeeps and golf carts. He was also known to tell very tall stories to his grandchildren. He was also known to many people in the area as a very kind and giving person. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Edna, Don is survived by his children Donald Allen, Julie (Mick) Watters, Tracy (Jeff) Howard all of Stockbridge. Also surviving are six grandchildren, two great grandchildren as well as his brothers and sister Garland (Helen) Allen of Stockbridge, Danny Allen of Jackson, Terry Allen of Stockbridge and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sisters Ann Fletcher, Betty Risner, Garnie Stapleton and Mike Allen. Funeral services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Howard and Pastor Doug Prater co-officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family Tabernacle Church of God. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
of Stockbridge
Age 66 passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 18, 2007. He was born the son of Randolph ’Doc’ and Alma (Houston) Allen on August 12, 1940 in Oakley Creek, Kentucky. On January 25, 1958 he married Carolene Allen and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2004. One year ago he married Edna Wilson and she survives. Don enjoyed collecting things of all kinds recently he liked jeeps and golf carts. He was also known to tell very tall stories to his grandchildren. He was also known to many people in the area as a very kind and giving person. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife Edna, Don is survived by his children Donald Allen, Julie (Mick) Watters, Tracy (Jeff) Howard all of Stockbridge. Also surviving are six grandchildren, two great grandchildren as well as his brothers and sister Garland (Helen) Allen of Stockbridge, Danny Allen of Jackson, Terry Allen of Stockbridge and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sisters Ann Fletcher, Betty Risner, Garnie Stapleton and Mike Allen. Funeral services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jeff Howard and Pastor Doug Prater co-officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family Tabernacle Church of God. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Charles R. Eder
of Chelsea, MI
Age 72 passed away at his home on February 15, 2007. He was born the son of George J. and Elsie (Casterline) Eder on November 8, 1934 in Chelsea, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. On September 3, 1955 he was married to Mary Ann Wheeler who preceded him in death in 1996. On April 15, 1998, he married Dorothy J. Wright and she survives. Chuck retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and making cradles for friends and family. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping turtles. Chuck enjoyed traveling up north to his cabin. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family, especially around the holidays. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Dorothy’s children: Diane Meyer of Plainwell, Donna (Jeff) Clifton of TN, Dawn (John) Bush of Allegan, David Meyer of Grand Rapids, Debra (James) Treece of Grand Rapids and Dennis (Cathy) Meyer of Grand Rapids, and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Jim (Donna) Eder of Chelsea, Tom (Terri) Eder of Chelsea, Kay (Jim) Schook of Manchester, Rosie Eder of Chelsea; and brother-in-law, Jerry Kenney of Chelsea; as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends Gordon (Ermie) Wilkinson of Sun City, AZ. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Pat Schantz; brother Bill Eder; and sister Teenie Kenney. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arbor Hospice Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday from 6-8 pm. with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Visitation will also be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the Church prior to the celebration of mass.
of Chelsea, MI
Age 72 passed away at his home on February 15, 2007. He was born the son of George J. and Elsie (Casterline) Eder on November 8, 1934 in Chelsea, Michigan. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. On September 3, 1955 he was married to Mary Ann Wheeler who preceded him in death in 1996. On April 15, 1998, he married Dorothy J. Wright and she survives. Chuck retired from Chrysler Corporation after 30 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and making cradles for friends and family. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping turtles. Chuck enjoyed traveling up north to his cabin. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family, especially around the holidays. In addition to his wife, he is survived by Dorothy’s children: Diane Meyer of Plainwell, Donna (Jeff) Clifton of TN, Dawn (John) Bush of Allegan, David Meyer of Grand Rapids, Debra (James) Treece of Grand Rapids and Dennis (Cathy) Meyer of Grand Rapids, and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Jim (Donna) Eder of Chelsea, Tom (Terri) Eder of Chelsea, Kay (Jim) Schook of Manchester, Rosie Eder of Chelsea; and brother-in-law, Jerry Kenney of Chelsea; as well as many nieces and nephews and special friends Gordon (Ermie) Wilkinson of Sun City, AZ. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Pat Schantz; brother Bill Eder; and sister Teenie Kenney. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, February 19, 2007, at 11:00 a.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea, with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arbor Hospice Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday and Sunday from 6-8 pm. with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. Visitation will also be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the Church prior to the celebration of mass.
Aurora R. Trevino
of Chelsea, MI
Age 79 passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2007. She was born the daughter of Doroteo and Aurora Rendon on April 6, 1927 in San Benito, Texas. She married Edmundo G. Trevino on January 22, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas and he survives. She was known to be a great cook with a welcoming home. She was a resident of Chelsea for 51 years. She enjoyed Reading, Euchre, Scrabble, watching Spanish language movies and especially playing card games with her grandchildren. Most of all she enjoyed her family and her faith. Aurora is survived by her children Ray Trevino of Chelsea, Armando “Mundy” Trevino of Chelsea, George (Alison) Trevino of Chelsea, Mario Trevino of Chelsea, Janie Trevino of Saline, Linda (Brian) Martin of Ann Arbor, Sandy (John) Hetzel of Chelsea and Bob (Karen) Trevino of Saline. Also surviving are daughters-in-law Julie Trevino of Saline and Debbie Allen of Oregon, Ohio, her brother Joaquin Rendon of California as well as 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Gilbert Trevino. Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
of Chelsea, MI
Age 79 passed away peacefully in her home on February 13, 2007. She was born the daughter of Doroteo and Aurora Rendon on April 6, 1927 in San Benito, Texas. She married Edmundo G. Trevino on January 22, 1950 in Brownsville, Texas and he survives. She was known to be a great cook with a welcoming home. She was a resident of Chelsea for 51 years. She enjoyed Reading, Euchre, Scrabble, watching Spanish language movies and especially playing card games with her grandchildren. Most of all she enjoyed her family and her faith. Aurora is survived by her children Ray Trevino of Chelsea, Armando “Mundy” Trevino of Chelsea, George (Alison) Trevino of Chelsea, Mario Trevino of Chelsea, Janie Trevino of Saline, Linda (Brian) Martin of Ann Arbor, Sandy (John) Hetzel of Chelsea and Bob (Karen) Trevino of Saline. Also surviving are daughters-in-law Julie Trevino of Saline and Debbie Allen of Oregon, Ohio, her brother Joaquin Rendon of California as well as 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren . She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Gilbert Trevino. Funeral services will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
Betty A. Freeman
Of Chelsea , MI
Age 80, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village . She was born in Keego Harbor , Michigan on July 25, 1926 the daughter of Rolla S. and Bessie R. (Eubank) Pierce. On December 5, 1942 she married William W. Freeman in Detroit , Michigan. He preceded her in death in 1985. She had lived in the area since 1953. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Chelsea and was active in the Deborah Women’s Circle. She was a volunteer for the Chelsea Hospital Auxiliary for several years. She enjoyed needlepoint and crewel work and loved being a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Freeman of Pinckney, Ruth Freeman of Chelsea, and William N. Freeman of Green Bay , Wisconsin ; grandchildren David and Rachel Stone, Emily and Rebecca Freeman; one great-grandchild, Piper Stone; one brother, William Pierce, of Chelsea , and one sister, Maxine Burris, of Newton , Iowa . Funeral Services will be held from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Beth Foster and Rev. Joy Barrett officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove East Cemetery . The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Towsley Village
Janice I. Cornish
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 91 Died at the Jackson Country Side Care Facility on February, 9 2007. She was born the daughter of George and Stella (Benn) Lake on February 16, 1915 in Jackson Michigan. On February 16, 1936 in Jackson she married Estel V. Cornish and he was her one and only true love. They moved from Jackson to Stockbridge in 1948 when they became co-owners of Stockbridge Manufacturing. In 1966 they built a new home on Brogan Road which she loved dearly. Janice was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge, enjoyed gardening, making flower arrangements, plate collecting, playing cards, painting pictures, sewing, and bowling. Most of all she enjoyed going to her cabin at Thousand Island Lake and looking for drift wood and fishing. Her family was most important of all and Christmas was very special to her because that was when they were all together to enjoy one another’s company. She is survived by her son Gary (Nancy) Cornish, six grand children; Lisa (Dave) Osterholm, Gary Lee (Monica) Cornish, Ryan Cornish, Larry (Lisa) Cornish, Renee (Brian) Basore, Cindy (Dan) Kuhn, As well as 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her daughter-in-law Terry Cornish; her brothers George Lake and Stuart (Hazel) Lake; her sister Dorothy Furlong and her brother-in-law; special aunts Alice Riston, Myrna Harrison, Mary Zelmanski and Margie Blanchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Estel and her son Larry Cornish. The family would like to give a special thank you to Thorrez family and the Thorrez group, and a very special thank you to all the staff at Countryside Care Center for all the loving care given over the last several months. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Pastor Daniel Roberts officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6-9 p.m.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 91 Died at the Jackson Country Side Care Facility on February, 9 2007. She was born the daughter of George and Stella (Benn) Lake on February 16, 1915 in Jackson Michigan. On February 16, 1936 in Jackson she married Estel V. Cornish and he was her one and only true love. They moved from Jackson to Stockbridge in 1948 when they became co-owners of Stockbridge Manufacturing. In 1966 they built a new home on Brogan Road which she loved dearly. Janice was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge, enjoyed gardening, making flower arrangements, plate collecting, playing cards, painting pictures, sewing, and bowling. Most of all she enjoyed going to her cabin at Thousand Island Lake and looking for drift wood and fishing. Her family was most important of all and Christmas was very special to her because that was when they were all together to enjoy one another’s company. She is survived by her son Gary (Nancy) Cornish, six grand children; Lisa (Dave) Osterholm, Gary Lee (Monica) Cornish, Ryan Cornish, Larry (Lisa) Cornish, Renee (Brian) Basore, Cindy (Dan) Kuhn, As well as 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving is her daughter-in-law Terry Cornish; her brothers George Lake and Stuart (Hazel) Lake; her sister Dorothy Furlong and her brother-in-law; special aunts Alice Riston, Myrna Harrison, Mary Zelmanski and Margie Blanchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Estel and her son Larry Cornish. The family would like to give a special thank you to Thorrez family and the Thorrez group, and a very special thank you to all the staff at Countryside Care Center for all the loving care given over the last several months. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Pastor Daniel Roberts officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6-9 p.m.
Carren Lynn Koski
of Jerome, MI
Age 45 passed away at Foote Hospital on February 6, 2007 surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Herchell and Betty (Mollenkopf) Craft on June 19, 1961 in Jackson, Michigan. On May 22, 1999 in Clark Lake, MI she married Lee H. Koski and he survives. Carren worked for the State of Michigan as Personnel Specialist before retiring after 25 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, walking and golfing. She was also scared to death of roller coasters but love to ride them anyway. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband and being his silent partner in many practical jokes. In addition to her husband, She is survived by her sister Sharon (Jonathan) Tenney of Grass Lake, her mother Betty Craft of Grass Lake and her nieces and nephews; Olivia and Mitchell Tenney, Kacey and Kelly McDonnell Gena Koski, Ryan and Evan Williams and Jason And Allison Koski. Carren was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Lee Koski officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jackson Interfaith Shelter in the form of checks or nonperishable food items. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
of Jerome, MI
Age 45 passed away at Foote Hospital on February 6, 2007 surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Herchell and Betty (Mollenkopf) Craft on June 19, 1961 in Jackson, Michigan. On May 22, 1999 in Clark Lake, MI she married Lee H. Koski and he survives. Carren worked for the State of Michigan as Personnel Specialist before retiring after 25 years of service. She enjoyed bowling, walking and golfing. She was also scared to death of roller coasters but love to ride them anyway. She also enjoyed spending time with her husband and being his silent partner in many practical jokes. In addition to her husband, She is survived by her sister Sharon (Jonathan) Tenney of Grass Lake, her mother Betty Craft of Grass Lake and her nieces and nephews; Olivia and Mitchell Tenney, Kacey and Kelly McDonnell Gena Koski, Ryan and Evan Williams and Jason And Allison Koski. Carren was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Lee Koski officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jackson Interfaith Shelter in the form of checks or nonperishable food items. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
David Earl Thompson
Of Dansville, MI
Age 54, died at the Chelsea Community Hospital on February 6, 2007. He was born the son of Norman and Phyllis (Davis) Thompson on December 17, 1952 in Southbend, Indiana. David loved to hunt, fish, run, ride horses, and the demolition derby. He enjoyed his work as a tree trimmer, and most of all, he loved to spend time with his family and grandkids. On January 2, 1976 he married Janet L. (Armstrong) in Clinton, MI, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, David (Liz) Thompson and Marilyn (Will) Gilbert, all of Dansville, also T.J., Jeremiah, Desirae, Brent, Kelsey, and Jacob Christi, three grandchildren: Mariah, Robby, and Casey, his brothers and sisters: Dan Thompson, Doug (Joan) Thompson, and Nancy (Tim) Stanley, all of Stockbridge, Roger (Wendy) Thompson of Missouri, and Helen (Paul) Fitzpatrick of Munith, as well as his parents. Funeral services will be held from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Boyd Saylor officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., and Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Of Dansville, MI
Age 54, died at the Chelsea Community Hospital on February 6, 2007. He was born the son of Norman and Phyllis (Davis) Thompson on December 17, 1952 in Southbend, Indiana. David loved to hunt, fish, run, ride horses, and the demolition derby. He enjoyed his work as a tree trimmer, and most of all, he loved to spend time with his family and grandkids. On January 2, 1976 he married Janet L. (Armstrong) in Clinton, MI, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, David (Liz) Thompson and Marilyn (Will) Gilbert, all of Dansville, also T.J., Jeremiah, Desirae, Brent, Kelsey, and Jacob Christi, three grandchildren: Mariah, Robby, and Casey, his brothers and sisters: Dan Thompson, Doug (Joan) Thompson, and Nancy (Tim) Stanley, all of Stockbridge, Roger (Wendy) Thompson of Missouri, and Helen (Paul) Fitzpatrick of Munith, as well as his parents. Funeral services will be held from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Boyd Saylor officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m., and Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Michael Neal Landwehr
of Chelsea, MI
Age 46 died at the VA hospital in Ann Arbor after a long illness on February 3, 2007. Michael is a graduate of Chelsea High School in 1978 and served in the United States Army. He was known as a person who liked to work on cars, enjoyed carpentry and being handy at fixing things. He is survived by his daughters Jessica and Jasmine, his son Robert and two grandchildren. Also surviving are his parents Duane and Winona Landwerh, Brothers Dennis and Ronald and his uncle Thomas Franklin. A memorial service will be held Thursday at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Ann Arbor VA Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8.
of Chelsea, MI
Age 46 died at the VA hospital in Ann Arbor after a long illness on February 3, 2007. Michael is a graduate of Chelsea High School in 1978 and served in the United States Army. He was known as a person who liked to work on cars, enjoyed carpentry and being handy at fixing things. He is survived by his daughters Jessica and Jasmine, his son Robert and two grandchildren. Also surviving are his parents Duane and Winona Landwerh, Brothers Dennis and Ronald and his uncle Thomas Franklin. A memorial service will be held Thursday at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Ann Arbor VA Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8.
Dawn Charlene Neely
OF Onondaga
Age 65 died at the Mt. Clemmons Hospital on February 2, 2007. She was born the daughter of Herman R. and Delores A. (Snider) Hoge on November 19, 1942 in Valparaiso, Indiana. On February 10, 1971 in Edgerton, Ohio she married Robert L. Neely and he survives. Dawn enjoyed going to the casino, traveling to different bluegrass festivals and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Connie (Angel) Gallardo of New Baltimore, Russle Jack of Onondaga, Kim (Dennis) Neely of Leslie, and Gene (Cheryl) Neely of Indiana. Also surviving are nine grand children and one sister Vayle (Donnie) Hunt of IN. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents and one son Robert Neely Jr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Pastor James Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.
OF Onondaga
Age 65 died at the Mt. Clemmons Hospital on February 2, 2007. She was born the daughter of Herman R. and Delores A. (Snider) Hoge on November 19, 1942 in Valparaiso, Indiana. On February 10, 1971 in Edgerton, Ohio she married Robert L. Neely and he survives. Dawn enjoyed going to the casino, traveling to different bluegrass festivals and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Connie (Angel) Gallardo of New Baltimore, Russle Jack of Onondaga, Kim (Dennis) Neely of Leslie, and Gene (Cheryl) Neely of Indiana. Also surviving are nine grand children and one sister Vayle (Donnie) Hunt of IN. Dawn was preceded in death by her parents and one son Robert Neely Jr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Pastor James Brown officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.
Virginia E. ’Ginny’Gillespie
of Chelsea, MI
Age 76, died Friday February 2, 2007 at Alterra Clare Bridge of Ann Arbor. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Michael and Edwina Griffith. Ginny had lived in the area since 1975. She loved teddy bears, garage sales, Longaberger baskets, and being up north at Higgins Lake. On August 23, 1952 she married John W. Gillespie in Detroit, Michigan and he preceded her in death on November 19, 2005. Surviving are one son, Michael (Cynthia) Gillespie of Chelsea, one brother David (Lynn) Griffith of Brighton, one sister-in-law, Mary Jo Griffith of Novi. Three grandchildren, Christina (Mark) Motsinger, Jessica Gillespie, and Timothy Gillespie; one grandson-in-law, Matthew Krakowiak and five great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews and cousins as well. She was also preceded in death by one son, Timothy Gillespie, her parents, two brothers, Richard and Michael Griffith and one grandaughter, Shawna Gillespie Krakowiak. Funeral services will be Tuesday February 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Pastor Dale Grimm officiating. Burial will follow at North Lake Cemetery, Dexter Township. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Generations Together, or Alzheimer’s Association. The Family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. and Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the services.
of Chelsea, MI
Age 76, died Friday February 2, 2007 at Alterra Clare Bridge of Ann Arbor. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Michael and Edwina Griffith. Ginny had lived in the area since 1975. She loved teddy bears, garage sales, Longaberger baskets, and being up north at Higgins Lake. On August 23, 1952 she married John W. Gillespie in Detroit, Michigan and he preceded her in death on November 19, 2005. Surviving are one son, Michael (Cynthia) Gillespie of Chelsea, one brother David (Lynn) Griffith of Brighton, one sister-in-law, Mary Jo Griffith of Novi. Three grandchildren, Christina (Mark) Motsinger, Jessica Gillespie, and Timothy Gillespie; one grandson-in-law, Matthew Krakowiak and five great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews and cousins as well. She was also preceded in death by one son, Timothy Gillespie, her parents, two brothers, Richard and Michael Griffith and one grandaughter, Shawna Gillespie Krakowiak. Funeral services will be Tuesday February 6, 2007 at 1:00 PM. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Pastor Dale Grimm officiating. Burial will follow at North Lake Cemetery, Dexter Township. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Generations Together, or Alzheimer’s Association. The Family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. and Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the services.