Kenneth R. Bobo
of Ann Arbor, MI.

Age 23, went to be with his lord Sunday, May 27, 2007 as he slipped away peacefully in his sleep. Ken had made many great achievements in the last year that made everyone proud of the fine young man he had become. Ken had a great big heart and personality that will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was born on August 18, 1983 to Dennis Sheats and Barbara Bobo. He worked for Cottage Inn Pizza and was attending Washtenaw community College. Surviving are his parents, Step father Randy Scott, his very special grandmother, Muriel (Granny) Bobo of Belleville, Grandfather Fred and Sharon Bobo of Horton and his Canine brother Pete; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Sheats. Funeral services will be Friday, June 1, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m.

Timothy F. Cavender Sr.
of Stockbridge, MI

Age 74 passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 27, 2007. He was born the son of Robert and Mary MccAnn Cavender on September 20, 1932. On March 12, 1971 he married Betty J. Ribby and she survives. He loved to watch TV especially Westerns and Star Trek, but most of all he loved his family. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children Ronald D. (Patricia) Blanchard of Stockbridge, Daniel K. Blanchard of Stockbridge, Duane D. Blanchard of Mason, Timothy F. (Nikki) Cavender Jr. of Holt, Kimberly (John) Beck of Munith, and Jeffery Cavender of Stockbridge. Also surviving are six grandchildren, one great grandchild; his brothers Lawrence (Terry) Cavender of AZ and Louis Cavender of Stockbridge. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Thursday May 31 at 11:00 a.m. Expression of sympathy may be made to the family and they will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday May 30 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Charles Edward Risner
Of Stockbridge, MI

Age 80 passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 25, 2007. He was born the son of Millard and Nan Risner on April 19, 1927 in Salyersville, Kentucky. On February 4, 1946 he married Mary E. Poe and she survives. Charlie enjoyed hunting rabbits, running his dogs and gardening. He also loved to talk to people and many people would stop at his vegetable stand just to talk with him. Most of all he loved spending time with his dogs (Jack and CJ, amongst others now gone) and with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Lewis E. (Ginger) Risner of Stockbridge and Jeanett R. (Dave) Everett of Grass Lake. He is also survived by his sisters Maxine (Shafter) Risner of Greenwich, OH, Edizine Lewis of Pleasant Lake, Alva (Glaster) Risner of Greenwich, OH, Wanda (Bob) Waters of Ocala, FL, Sue (Kelly) Ervin of Ocala, FL and Dorothy Pickett of Jackson. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Lois Jean Adams. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Jereul Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 29 form 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Elmer Schulte
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 77 passed away at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos, MI. He was born the son of Romie and Elizabeth (Fraser) Schulte on June 18, 1929 in Detroit, MI. On August 18, 1951 he married Dolores Dean-Boyle in Utica, MI and she survives. Elmer was a natural leader, having served his country in the Korean war, he served as the president of the American Legion, Mackinder-Glenn Post 510, President of local 35 and also as a volunteer firefighter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing horseshoes and Golfing with friends and family. Elmer had many long lasting friends and relationships. Most of all he enjoyed being with his friends and family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Diana Schulte of Lansing, Tom (Bernadette) Schulte of Sterling Heights, Michael (Diane) Schulte of Stockbridge, Charlie (Nancy) Schulte of Dansville, Carole Schulte of Lansing, and David Schulte of Dansville. Also surviving is his sister Ethel Delany of Lexington, M and his brother Lawrence (Betty) Schulte of Attica, MI. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home with Deacon Tom Franklin officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Area Ambulance or the American Legion, Mackinder-Glenn Post 510. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Geraldine J. (Carr) Reith
of Chelsea, MI

Age 84, died May 21, 2007, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Gerry was born on May 31, 1922, in Chelsea, MI, the daughter of Walter and Emma (Mester) Carr. On May 31, 1944, she married G. Leonard Reith at the North Lake United Methodist Church, where she remained a member. Gerry worked for several car dealerships in the area including thirty years at Faist-Diesing in Chelsea. Gerry also served for several years as the Lyndon Township Treasurer. She and her husband founded the Paso Fino Horse Foundation and were Life Members of the Great Lakes Paso Fino Federation. After 58 years of marriage, Leonard preceded her in death in 2003. She was also preceded in death by her half-brother, Ralph Kinner. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty Reith, of Chicago, 14 nieces and nephews, and several great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, on Thursday, May 24 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 25, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Alice Sheffield, and Doug Reith co-officiating. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Expressions of sympathy can be made to North Lake United Methodist Church.

Carolyn Stoffer

Of Chelsea, MI

Age 84, passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on May 21, 2007. She was born on April 20, 1923 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Samuel and Helen(Russell) Cushman. Carolyn had lived in Chelsea most of her life. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1941. On April 20, 1946 she married John H. Stoffer in Manchester. They were married for nearly 56 years, and he preceded her in death January of 2003. Carolyn was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea. Shewas employed by University Microfilms for 25 years. She also worked at Winans Jewelry for many years. She loved gardening, sewing, needlepoint, games, cards, bowling. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. During the Vietnam War, she wrote and published a newsletter for all the area boys who were over seas, keeping track of their whereabouts and activities. She is survived by her three children, Dennis (Barbara) Stoffer of Chelsea,Diane Stoffer (Dennis Singsank) of Ann Arbor, and Patrice (Douglas) Brink of Chelsea. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Nicholas, Kristin and Lindsey Brink, and Megan Stoffer, also one brother Tom (Geraldine) Cushman of Brooklyn, MI. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jackson, and Charlotte Barrett, a brother, Sam Cushman,and an infant brother, David Cushman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Schulte officiating. Burialwill follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-4and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation

Robert P. Hunter
of Munith, MI.

Age 78, passed away Sunday May 20, 2007 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township. He was born on January 4, 1929 in Floyd County Kentucky the son of James and Ella Jane (Hughes) Hunter Sr. Robert had lived in the area for the past 50 years and worked for DANA Corporation in Chelsea for 35 years retiring in 1995. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. Favorite pastimes were fishing, gardening, woodworking, and spending time with his grandkids. On May 2, 1955 he married Beaulah Sawyer and she preceded him in death on November 18, 2002. Surviving are three children, Joyce (and loving companion Kenny Bozinoff) of Munith, Randy (Cynthia) Hunter of Horton, and Sherri Hunter of Munith. One brother James ’Buddy’ Hunter of Munith and one sister Lucinda Kidd of TN. Three grandchildren, Ariana, Ben and Brin. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Joseph Hunter, Mae Goodman, Rupert Hunter, Virl Hunter, Willie Hunter and Susan Hunter. Funeral services will Wednesday May 23, 2007 at 1:00 PM. At the Jackson Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints-Mormon with Bishop Buddy Hiram officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Henrietta Twp. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Palliative Care with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge Monday from 5-8 PM. And Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8P.M.

Marlene Mary Howlett
of Dansville
Formerly of Williamston

Age 68 died Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at her home. She was born the daughter of Arlo and Gladys (Sheathelm) Warfle January 8, 1939 in Stockbridge, Michigan, and then resided in Williamston and Dansville later in life. She worked for the Michigan Educational Association for 30 years before retiring in 1993. She was known as a person that never met a stranger and someone who always put others before herself. Marlene’s main love in life was her family was always worried about everyone but herself, she will be missed very much! Marlene is survived by her mother Gladys Wafle of Dansville; husband Linwood Howlett of Dansville; two children, Jody (Bruce) Lantis of Dansville and Jeff (Darlene) Howlett of Houston, TX; three grandchildren, Melissa (Jim) Moyer, Matthew and Macy Howlett; two sisters, Carolyn Elliot and Marie Shepard; two Brothers Dennis and Doug Warfle as well as nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral home with Pastor Larry Rubingh officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Dr. Allan L. Trapp DVM, PHD.
Of Lansing, Michigan.

Age 74, died Tuesday May 15, 2007 at Ingham Regional Medical Center Green Lawn Campus. He was born on July 20, 1932 in Stockbridge, Michigan the son of Howard R. and Ada E. (Corser) Trapp. Allan graduated from Stockbridge High School as valedictorian, in 1950. He furthered his education at Michigan State University receiving his DVM of Veterinary Medicine in 1955 , then in 1960 at Iowa State he received his PHD in Pathology. In 1966 he began his career at Michigan State University Veterinary College Animal Health Diagnostics Lab, as Professor For 26 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for several years. On January 2, 1955 he married Joyce E. Ellison and she survives, also surviving are his Step Mother Harriet Trapp of Stockbridge, Four children, Kathy (Jeff) Heider of Montana, John Trapp of Flint, Caryn Trapp of Penn., and Bill (Cindy) Trapp of Ada, Mi. Six grandchildren, Drew, Amanda, Kristen, Rachel, Cassie and Andrew. Brothers and sisters, Glenn Trapp of Fl., Ed (Sue) Trapp of Montana, Carol Satterthwaite of Chelsea, Shirley Habeck of WI., Pat Patterson of Jackson, and Nancy (Albert) Matyzius of Fitchburg. Several nieces and nephews as well. He was preceded in death by 1 brother Robert Trapp and 1 sister Jeannette Collins. Graveside services will be Saturday May 19, 2007 at North Stockbridge Cemetery at 1:00 PM. With Pastor Brian Johnson officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Michigan State University Veterinary College Animal Health Diagnostics Lab, or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.

Jane Kelm
of Stockbridge, MI
formerly of Westland, MI

Age 93, passed away at the Sacred Heart Care Home on Monday, May 7, 2007. Jane was born in Detroit, MI on February 17, 1914 the daughter of John and Susan (Galloway) Moore. She had lived in the Westland, Detroit, and Garden City area most of her life. On March 19, 1938 she married Henry R. Kelm, and he preceded her in death in 2005. Jane loved to travel, go out to eat and be with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are three children: Shirley Opp of Stockbridge, Raymond (Betty) Kelm of Plymouth, and Donald (Janet) Kelm of Canton; also eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister Margaret Lepri. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with the Rev. William Gatz officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Scared Heart Adult Foster Care Home.