Ronald L. Hollister
of Gregory, MI
Age 55 passed away unexpectedly at the Chelsea Community Hospital on March 26, 2007. He was born the son of Clare and Bessie (Stevens) Hollister on June 13, 1951 in Stockbridge, Michigan. On September 23, 2000 he married Cynthia Darling and she survives. Ron was an avid bowler, golfer, and he also enjoyed fishing, margaritas and was very fond of his Ford Mustang. In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his children Staci L. Hollister of Jackson, Dennis (Jaimi) Clarke of Gregory, Donna St. Charles of Howell, and Tabatha St. Charles of Atlanta, MI. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren with one on the way, mother, father and step mother Connie Hollister of Lake Odessa, mother-in-law Rosie Darling of Whitmore Lake, sisters; Sharon Reed of Munith, Shirley Weatherwax of Chelsea, and brother Steven (Lois) Hollister of Manchester. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Don Weatherup officiating with a burial following at Williamsville cemetery, Unadilla Township. Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Margaret Cook
Of Chelsea, MI
formerly of East Grand Rapids, MI
Age 82 passed way at her home on March 19, 2007. She was born the daughter of Oliver J. And Ellen (Isaacson) Farmer in Flint Michigan on May 1, 1924. Margaret graduated from University of Michigan in 1946. She was a past editor of the Michigan Daily. She graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1949 and worked for Amberg, Law, & Buchen (now known as Law, Weathers & Richardson), in Grand Rapids, the first of the city’s major firms to hire a woman attorney. Cook later worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office, and from there went to the trust department of Old Kent Bank, where she eventually became Vice President and Trust Counsel. Margaret was a long-time member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and served as its Secretary in 1978. Margaret was one of the first three women to work as attorneys in Grand Rapids, along with Rosemary Scott and Jean McKee. She was a past president of the Grand Rapids Red Cross and participated in many other volunteer and work-related activities in Grand Rapids. Margaret Cook was married to George R. Cook, who served as a Circuit Court Judge for Kent County. Margaret, when married to George, was the first lawyer ever sponsored at the bar admission ceremonies by a spouse. Margaret is survived by her daughter Anne (J. Timothy) Merkel of Chelsea and her two grandchildren Brian and George Merkel both of Chelsea. A memorial service will take place at Silver Maples in Chelsea, on Friday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment will immediately follow the memorial service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Greater Grand Rapids Red Cross, Faith in Action, or the Huron Valley Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home.
Of Chelsea, MI
formerly of East Grand Rapids, MI
Age 82 passed way at her home on March 19, 2007. She was born the daughter of Oliver J. And Ellen (Isaacson) Farmer in Flint Michigan on May 1, 1924. Margaret graduated from University of Michigan in 1946. She was a past editor of the Michigan Daily. She graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1949 and worked for Amberg, Law, & Buchen (now known as Law, Weathers & Richardson), in Grand Rapids, the first of the city’s major firms to hire a woman attorney. Cook later worked for the U.S. Attorney's Office, and from there went to the trust department of Old Kent Bank, where she eventually became Vice President and Trust Counsel. Margaret was a long-time member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and served as its Secretary in 1978. Margaret was one of the first three women to work as attorneys in Grand Rapids, along with Rosemary Scott and Jean McKee. She was a past president of the Grand Rapids Red Cross and participated in many other volunteer and work-related activities in Grand Rapids. Margaret Cook was married to George R. Cook, who served as a Circuit Court Judge for Kent County. Margaret, when married to George, was the first lawyer ever sponsored at the bar admission ceremonies by a spouse. Margaret is survived by her daughter Anne (J. Timothy) Merkel of Chelsea and her two grandchildren Brian and George Merkel both of Chelsea. A memorial service will take place at Silver Maples in Chelsea, on Friday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Interment will immediately follow the memorial service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Greater Grand Rapids Red Cross, Faith in Action, or the Huron Valley Humane Society. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell funeral home.
Leah Lee
Age 95, died at her home in Chelsea with her daughter at her side on Monday, March 19, 2007, after a two year journey dealing with the effects of a stroke. She was born the daughter of Minden and L.C. (Sutton) Miller on July 12, 1911 in LaGro, Indiana. Leah met the love of her life, Jack (John Edward) Lee, in Jackson, Michigan, and they were married May 16, 1931 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jackson. Jack preceded her in death on April 22, 1980. Leah is survived by her children Kay (Jack) Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Jack (Judy) Lee, Jr. of Newberry, MI, and Judy (Michael) Nold of Chelsea, MI. She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren Tom Goetz, Mark Goetz, and David Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Cindi St. Germaine of Avoco, MI, Sherie Courchaine of Crystal Falls, MI, Matt Lee of St. Petersburg, FL, Jessica Porter of Dedham, MA, Jason Porter of Brooklyn, NY, and Mike Nold, Jr. of Redwood City, CA. She was also proud to be blessed with 17 great grandchildren. Leah worked throughout her life helping others, as a physician’s assistant, wife, mother and caregiver to many, especially her mother, L.C., in her final years. After her husband became an Episcopal priest, she was an active part of his ministry, serving on various church guilds, including his first church, St. Barnabas, in Chelsea where she was a current member. Prior to residing in Chelsea, she lived in Venice, FL, moving permanently back to Chelsea in 2001. Leah was a member of the Red Hat Society (Pierce Lake) and a member of Chapter CH, PEO in Ann Arbor. In the past two years Leah was blessed with loving caregivers, including Dr. Jim Peggs, Mary Corey, Meghan Healy, Joanne Lidster, and Kathy Quinlan, as well as other professionals of Chelsea Community Hospital, United Methodist Retirement Community, Chelseacare Home Health and Arbor Hospice and Home Care. A memorial service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 309 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI on Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 with Fr. Larry Walters and the Rev. Myra Colvin co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staff-Mitchell funeral home in Chelsea on Friday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m.
Age 95, died at her home in Chelsea with her daughter at her side on Monday, March 19, 2007, after a two year journey dealing with the effects of a stroke. She was born the daughter of Minden and L.C. (Sutton) Miller on July 12, 1911 in LaGro, Indiana. Leah met the love of her life, Jack (John Edward) Lee, in Jackson, Michigan, and they were married May 16, 1931 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jackson. Jack preceded her in death on April 22, 1980. Leah is survived by her children Kay (Jack) Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Jack (Judy) Lee, Jr. of Newberry, MI, and Judy (Michael) Nold of Chelsea, MI. She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren Tom Goetz, Mark Goetz, and David Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Cindi St. Germaine of Avoco, MI, Sherie Courchaine of Crystal Falls, MI, Matt Lee of St. Petersburg, FL, Jessica Porter of Dedham, MA, Jason Porter of Brooklyn, NY, and Mike Nold, Jr. of Redwood City, CA. She was also proud to be blessed with 17 great grandchildren. Leah worked throughout her life helping others, as a physician’s assistant, wife, mother and caregiver to many, especially her mother, L.C., in her final years. After her husband became an Episcopal priest, she was an active part of his ministry, serving on various church guilds, including his first church, St. Barnabas, in Chelsea where she was a current member. Prior to residing in Chelsea, she lived in Venice, FL, moving permanently back to Chelsea in 2001. Leah was a member of the Red Hat Society (Pierce Lake) and a member of Chapter CH, PEO in Ann Arbor. In the past two years Leah was blessed with loving caregivers, including Dr. Jim Peggs, Mary Corey, Meghan Healy, Joanne Lidster, and Kathy Quinlan, as well as other professionals of Chelsea Community Hospital, United Methodist Retirement Community, Chelseacare Home Health and Arbor Hospice and Home Care. A memorial service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 309 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI on Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 with Fr. Larry Walters and the Rev. Myra Colvin co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staff-Mitchell funeral home in Chelsea on Friday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m.
Robert L. Engel ’Bob’
of Munith formerly of Northville.
Age 71, died Thursday March 22, 2007 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1935 in Detroit Michigan the son of the late Harvey M. and Lillian (Dawe) Engel. Bob enjoyed baseball especially the Detroit Tigers, golfing and bowling. On April 18, 1959 he married Donna L. Smith in Salem, Michigan and she survives. Also surviving are his children; Michael Engel of Pleasant Lake, Ginnie (Mark) Steele of Stockbridge, Sandra (Brian) Suter of Brighton and Carrie Engel of Stockbridge; 10 grandchildren; two sisters and 1 brother; John (Sandra) Engel of Northville, Marilyn (James) Taylor of Parma and Irene (Lee) Minehart of North Carolina. Funeral services will be Monday March 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM. from Caskey- Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Munith United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 6-8 p.m.
of Munith formerly of Northville.
Age 71, died Thursday March 22, 2007 at his home. He was born on August 2, 1935 in Detroit Michigan the son of the late Harvey M. and Lillian (Dawe) Engel. Bob enjoyed baseball especially the Detroit Tigers, golfing and bowling. On April 18, 1959 he married Donna L. Smith in Salem, Michigan and she survives. Also surviving are his children; Michael Engel of Pleasant Lake, Ginnie (Mark) Steele of Stockbridge, Sandra (Brian) Suter of Brighton and Carrie Engel of Stockbridge; 10 grandchildren; two sisters and 1 brother; John (Sandra) Engel of Northville, Marilyn (James) Taylor of Parma and Irene (Lee) Minehart of North Carolina. Funeral services will be Monday March 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM. from Caskey- Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Munith United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 6-8 p.m.
Devin M. Sauve’, age 16
Kade D. Sauve’, age 12
The Sauve’ Family and the Stockbridge Community mourns the loss of two very fine young men. Devin and Kade Sauve’ died in a car accident early Monday morning, March 19, 2007, on their way to school. Born in Lansing, Devin (June 25, 1990) and Kade (May 5, 1994) were the sons of Michael Sauve’ and Jill (Coakley) Sauve’. Devin and Kade were loving brothers; great sons; friends to all; competitive athletes; and quality young men who touched the lives of many. They were loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing them. Devin, a sophomore at Stockbridge High School, was a member of the Varsity Wrestling Team with an outstanding record of 95 and 12. He was also a contributing member of the Stockbridge Cross Country team, Track team and the JV Soccer team. Devin’s goal was to earn 12 letters to grace his Varsity Jacket tying or passing the school record. Elected by his sophomore class, Devin was Coming Home King of 2007. Devin belonged to the Freestyle Wrestling Club where in addition to competing, he coached and taught young kids the basics of wrestling. He enjoyed fishing, spending time in the out-of-doors and living off the land. Last summer he completed a 3 week Outward Bound course in the North Carolina Mountains - an experience he felt was life altering. Devin had a wonderful sense of humor, was outgoing and friendly as evidenced by his infectious smile, and was well liked and respected by all. Kade was an honor roll student in the sixth grade at the Stockbridge Middle School. Following in the footsteps of his big brothers, Kade belonged to the Free Style Wrestling Club where he was rapidly developing a reputation as an up-and-coming wrestling talent. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and cross country running. Despite his young age, Kade gave 110 percent to any activity he pursued. He was a very caring and generous 12 year old boy who helped with many tasks around the home and in his school. He truly had a heart of gold. Devin and Kade, along with their brother, Kyle, were the pride and joy of their father, Michael. They gave their dad a will to live despite a serious illness requiring an organ transplant last year. As tissue and heart valve donors, we hope Kade and Devin’s spirits will be with us as they help others live another day. The boys brought their mother, Jill, and their half-sister, Tessa great joy as well. They were instrumental in helping them through some pretty rough times these past 4 years. Both Devin and Kade helped make their home town of Stockbridge a wonderful place to live and gave back to their community. People who knew the Sauve’ boys frequently commented what good boys they were, and that they were welcome at their homes at any time. Always with a smile on their faces, they brightened those around them with their genuine caring and compassion - never leaving anyone out. Surviving are their parents, brother Kyle N. Sauve’ of Stockbridge, half-sister Tessa Innes of Pleasant Lake; grandparents Bernadine G. Spry of Dewitt, and Jean Coakley of Stockbridge; aunts and uncles, Michelle (Garret) Peaslee of Kalamazoo, and Corey (Greg) Pena of Stockbridge; and several cousins, friends and neighbors. They were preceded in death by grandparents Neil E. Sauve’, Donald Coakley, and Kirk Spry. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge High School Gymnasium with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop, Rev. Robert Freysinger, and Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Devin and Kade Sauve’ Memorial Fund. The family will receive friends at the High School Gymnasium on Friday March 23, 2007 from 5-9 p.m. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge
Kade D. Sauve’, age 12
The Sauve’ Family and the Stockbridge Community mourns the loss of two very fine young men. Devin and Kade Sauve’ died in a car accident early Monday morning, March 19, 2007, on their way to school. Born in Lansing, Devin (June 25, 1990) and Kade (May 5, 1994) were the sons of Michael Sauve’ and Jill (Coakley) Sauve’. Devin and Kade were loving brothers; great sons; friends to all; competitive athletes; and quality young men who touched the lives of many. They were loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing them. Devin, a sophomore at Stockbridge High School, was a member of the Varsity Wrestling Team with an outstanding record of 95 and 12. He was also a contributing member of the Stockbridge Cross Country team, Track team and the JV Soccer team. Devin’s goal was to earn 12 letters to grace his Varsity Jacket tying or passing the school record. Elected by his sophomore class, Devin was Coming Home King of 2007. Devin belonged to the Freestyle Wrestling Club where in addition to competing, he coached and taught young kids the basics of wrestling. He enjoyed fishing, spending time in the out-of-doors and living off the land. Last summer he completed a 3 week Outward Bound course in the North Carolina Mountains - an experience he felt was life altering. Devin had a wonderful sense of humor, was outgoing and friendly as evidenced by his infectious smile, and was well liked and respected by all. Kade was an honor roll student in the sixth grade at the Stockbridge Middle School. Following in the footsteps of his big brothers, Kade belonged to the Free Style Wrestling Club where he was rapidly developing a reputation as an up-and-coming wrestling talent. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, and cross country running. Despite his young age, Kade gave 110 percent to any activity he pursued. He was a very caring and generous 12 year old boy who helped with many tasks around the home and in his school. He truly had a heart of gold. Devin and Kade, along with their brother, Kyle, were the pride and joy of their father, Michael. They gave their dad a will to live despite a serious illness requiring an organ transplant last year. As tissue and heart valve donors, we hope Kade and Devin’s spirits will be with us as they help others live another day. The boys brought their mother, Jill, and their half-sister, Tessa great joy as well. They were instrumental in helping them through some pretty rough times these past 4 years. Both Devin and Kade helped make their home town of Stockbridge a wonderful place to live and gave back to their community. People who knew the Sauve’ boys frequently commented what good boys they were, and that they were welcome at their homes at any time. Always with a smile on their faces, they brightened those around them with their genuine caring and compassion - never leaving anyone out. Surviving are their parents, brother Kyle N. Sauve’ of Stockbridge, half-sister Tessa Innes of Pleasant Lake; grandparents Bernadine G. Spry of Dewitt, and Jean Coakley of Stockbridge; aunts and uncles, Michelle (Garret) Peaslee of Kalamazoo, and Corey (Greg) Pena of Stockbridge; and several cousins, friends and neighbors. They were preceded in death by grandparents Neil E. Sauve’, Donald Coakley, and Kirk Spry. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 24, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Stockbridge High School Gymnasium with Rev. Fr. Dwight Ezop, Rev. Robert Freysinger, and Rev. Brian Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Devin and Kade Sauve’ Memorial Fund. The family will receive friends at the High School Gymnasium on Friday March 23, 2007 from 5-9 p.m. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge
Leah Lee
Age 95, died at her home in Chelsea with her daughter at her side on Monday, March 19, 2007, after a two year journey dealing with the effects of a stroke. She was born the daughter of Minden and L.C. (Sutton) Miller on July 12, 1911 in LaGro, Indiana. Leah met the love of her life, Jack (John Edward) Lee, in Jackson, Michigan, and they were married May 16, 1931 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jackson. Jack preceded her in death on April 22, 1980. Leah worked throughout her life helping others, as a physician’s assistant, wife, mother and caregiver to many, especially her mother, L.C., in her final years. After her husband became an Episcopal priest, she was an active part of his ministry, serving on various church guilds, including his first church, St. Barnabas, in Chelsea where she was a current member. Prior to residing in Chelsea, she lived in Venice, FL, moving permanently back to Chelsea in 2001. Leah was a member of the Red Hat Society (Pierce Lake) and a member of Chapter CH, PEO in Ann Arbor. In the past two years Leah was blessed with loving caregivers, including Dr. Jim Peggs, Mary Corey, Meghan Healy, Joanne Lidster, and Kathy Quinlan, as well as other professionals of Chelsea Community Hospital, United Methodist Retirement Community, Chelseacare Home Health and Arbor Hospice and Home Care. Leah is survived by her children Kay (Jack) Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Jack (Judy) Lee, Jr. of Newberry, MI, and Judy (Michael) Nold of Chelsea, MI. She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren Tom Goetz, Mark Goetz, and David Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Cindi St. Germaine of Avoco, MI, Sherie Courchaine of Crystal Falls, MI, Matt Lee of St. Petersburg, FL, Jessica Porter of Dedham, MA, Jason Porter of Brooklyn, NY, and Mike Nold, Jr. of Redwood City, CA. She was also proud to be blessed with 17 great grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 309 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI on Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 with Fr. Larry Walters and the Rev. Myra Colvin co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staff-Mitchell funeral home in Chelsea on Friday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m.
Age 95, died at her home in Chelsea with her daughter at her side on Monday, March 19, 2007, after a two year journey dealing with the effects of a stroke. She was born the daughter of Minden and L.C. (Sutton) Miller on July 12, 1911 in LaGro, Indiana. Leah met the love of her life, Jack (John Edward) Lee, in Jackson, Michigan, and they were married May 16, 1931 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Jackson. Jack preceded her in death on April 22, 1980. Leah worked throughout her life helping others, as a physician’s assistant, wife, mother and caregiver to many, especially her mother, L.C., in her final years. After her husband became an Episcopal priest, she was an active part of his ministry, serving on various church guilds, including his first church, St. Barnabas, in Chelsea where she was a current member. Prior to residing in Chelsea, she lived in Venice, FL, moving permanently back to Chelsea in 2001. Leah was a member of the Red Hat Society (Pierce Lake) and a member of Chapter CH, PEO in Ann Arbor. In the past two years Leah was blessed with loving caregivers, including Dr. Jim Peggs, Mary Corey, Meghan Healy, Joanne Lidster, and Kathy Quinlan, as well as other professionals of Chelsea Community Hospital, United Methodist Retirement Community, Chelseacare Home Health and Arbor Hospice and Home Care. Leah is survived by her children Kay (Jack) Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Jack (Judy) Lee, Jr. of Newberry, MI, and Judy (Michael) Nold of Chelsea, MI. She was the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren Tom Goetz, Mark Goetz, and David Arthur of Chattanooga, TN, Cindi St. Germaine of Avoco, MI, Sherie Courchaine of Crystal Falls, MI, Matt Lee of St. Petersburg, FL, Jessica Porter of Dedham, MA, Jason Porter of Brooklyn, NY, and Mike Nold, Jr. of Redwood City, CA. She was also proud to be blessed with 17 great grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 309 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI on Saturday, March 31 at 1:00 with Fr. Larry Walters and the Rev. Myra Colvin co-officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staff-Mitchell funeral home in Chelsea on Friday, March 30 from 2-5 p.m.
Lelah J. Kelly
Of Chelsea, formerly
Of Unadilla Twp.
Age 89 passed away Thursday March 15, 2007 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1917 in Bluemound, Illinois the daughter of George and Mary (Dobbs) Speaks. She was a good friend to all she met and a wonderful neighbor. On September 16, 1942 she married Lawrence E. Kelly and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2001. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including Mary Jane Gilbert of Coldwater and special friends Mary Lee (Sam) Musselman of Gregory. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. A special thank you is to be given to the Chelsea Retirement Community and their entire staff. Funeral services will be Saturday March 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Parkview Cemetery, in Livonia. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Unadilla Township Fire Department , Or Ele’s Place in Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Of Chelsea, formerly
Of Unadilla Twp.
Age 89 passed away Thursday March 15, 2007 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. She was born on August 29, 1917 in Bluemound, Illinois the daughter of George and Mary (Dobbs) Speaks. She was a good friend to all she met and a wonderful neighbor. On September 16, 1942 she married Lawrence E. Kelly and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2001. Surviving are several nieces and nephews including Mary Jane Gilbert of Coldwater and special friends Mary Lee (Sam) Musselman of Gregory. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. A special thank you is to be given to the Chelsea Retirement Community and their entire staff. Funeral services will be Saturday March 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Parkview Cemetery, in Livonia. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Unadilla Township Fire Department , Or Ele’s Place in Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Albert Elmer Kilpatrick, Jr.
Of Jackson
Age 58 passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at home. He was born October 24, 1948 in Stockbridge, MI. the son of Albert Elmer and Wanda (Simons) Kilpatrick, Sr.. Albert was a fan of wrestling, a hunter, won awards for demolition racing and was a motorcycle award winner. On December 11, 1993, in Jackson, MI., he married Karen E. Scheel and she survives. Also surviving are his parents of Fort Myers, FL; his children, Dennis (Melissa) Culvahouse, of Laporte, ID, Wendy (Ira Williams) Parker of Jackson, MI, Amanda (James) Wireman of Flint, MI, Tami Carpenter, of Jonesville, MI, Scarlatt Marlatt of Jackson, MI, Pammie Ginn Rutan of Jackson, MI, 12 grandchildren and three more on the way; four brothers, Bobby (Mildred) Marshall, Chester (Paula) Marshall, Timmy (Mary) Marshall and Dennis (Nancy) Walker; three sisters, Brenda Marshall, Cindy (JB) Adams and Linda (Miguel) Mata. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Walker and two sisters, Pat Wilkes and Sherry Cullimore. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Carlyle Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Of Jackson
Age 58 passed away Monday, March 12, 2007 at home. He was born October 24, 1948 in Stockbridge, MI. the son of Albert Elmer and Wanda (Simons) Kilpatrick, Sr.. Albert was a fan of wrestling, a hunter, won awards for demolition racing and was a motorcycle award winner. On December 11, 1993, in Jackson, MI., he married Karen E. Scheel and she survives. Also surviving are his parents of Fort Myers, FL; his children, Dennis (Melissa) Culvahouse, of Laporte, ID, Wendy (Ira Williams) Parker of Jackson, MI, Amanda (James) Wireman of Flint, MI, Tami Carpenter, of Jonesville, MI, Scarlatt Marlatt of Jackson, MI, Pammie Ginn Rutan of Jackson, MI, 12 grandchildren and three more on the way; four brothers, Bobby (Mildred) Marshall, Chester (Paula) Marshall, Timmy (Mary) Marshall and Dennis (Nancy) Walker; three sisters, Brenda Marshall, Cindy (JB) Adams and Linda (Miguel) Mata. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Walker and two sisters, Pat Wilkes and Sherry Cullimore. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, 2007 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Pastor Carlyle Johnson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
O. Marguerite Stanfield
Of Stockbridge, MI.
Age 86, went home to be with her Lord on March 6, 2007 at the Stockbridge Country Manor. She was born on October 3, 1920 In Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Archibald and Hattie (Sherman) Peek. She was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed Reading, Crocheting, and wrote in her diary every day. Also a life member of Gideon’s International. Most of all she loved and cherished all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are two children, Richard (Marie) Stanfield of National City, MI, and Sharon (Richard) Lemorie of Howell, MI; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother Robert (Ginny) Dorer of Grass Lake, two brother-in law’s Bill (Doris) Stanfield Stockbridge and Neil (Elizabeth) Stanfield of Napoleon. She was preceded in death by her husband Maynard O. Stanfield and her brother and sister-in-law David (Lavonne) Stanfield. A memorial service will be held on Friday march 9, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the Stockbridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Henning officiating. Private burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to, Stockbridge United Methodist Church, Youth Haven Ranch, or Gideon’s International Society. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM. Until the time of service.
Of Stockbridge, MI.
Age 86, went home to be with her Lord on March 6, 2007 at the Stockbridge Country Manor. She was born on October 3, 1920 In Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Archibald and Hattie (Sherman) Peek. She was a member of the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed Reading, Crocheting, and wrote in her diary every day. Also a life member of Gideon’s International. Most of all she loved and cherished all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are two children, Richard (Marie) Stanfield of National City, MI, and Sharon (Richard) Lemorie of Howell, MI; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. One brother Robert (Ginny) Dorer of Grass Lake, two brother-in law’s Bill (Doris) Stanfield Stockbridge and Neil (Elizabeth) Stanfield of Napoleon. She was preceded in death by her husband Maynard O. Stanfield and her brother and sister-in-law David (Lavonne) Stanfield. A memorial service will be held on Friday march 9, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. from the Stockbridge United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Henning officiating. Private burial will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to, Stockbridge United Methodist Church, Youth Haven Ranch, or Gideon’s International Society. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM. Until the time of service.
Rose Maryann Dorer
Of Chelsea
Age 80 passed away at the Chelsea Community Hospital on March 2, 2007. She was born the daughter of Tibor and Grace (Popp) Kiss in Detroit, Michigan on February 7, 1927. Rose was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening for vegetables and flowers, and canning what she had grown herself. She was also very proud of her farm girl upbringing, most of all she loved her family. Rose is survived by her children Steven (Denise) Dorer of Howell, Kevin (Angie) Dorer of Raceland LA, and Doreen Dorer of Dexter as well as grandchildren Kristin, Jeffrey Amber and Jason and great-grandchildren Kelby and Kendall. Also surviving are her brothers and sister Lorna Koch of Chelsea, Richard Kiss of Chelsea, Adrian (Freta) Kiss of Jackson, and Robert (Emma) Kiss of FL. She was preceded in death by her sister Grace Gardner. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating, a private burial will take place at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Community Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Of Chelsea
Age 80 passed away at the Chelsea Community Hospital on March 2, 2007. She was born the daughter of Tibor and Grace (Popp) Kiss in Detroit, Michigan on February 7, 1927. Rose was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening for vegetables and flowers, and canning what she had grown herself. She was also very proud of her farm girl upbringing, most of all she loved her family. Rose is survived by her children Steven (Denise) Dorer of Howell, Kevin (Angie) Dorer of Raceland LA, and Doreen Dorer of Dexter as well as grandchildren Kristin, Jeffrey Amber and Jason and great-grandchildren Kelby and Kendall. Also surviving are her brothers and sister Lorna Koch of Chelsea, Richard Kiss of Chelsea, Adrian (Freta) Kiss of Jackson, and Robert (Emma) Kiss of FL. She was preceded in death by her sister Grace Gardner. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating, a private burial will take place at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Community Hospital. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Bobby R. Long
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 71, passed away Wednesday February 28, 2007 at his home.
He was born on February 3, 1936 in Royalton , Kentucky the son of Hobert and Maxine (Marshall) Long. Bobby had lived in the area most of his life and was a member of the Church of Christ . A veteran serving in the United States Army from May of 1956 to March of 1958. He retired from the Dana Corporation in Chelsea. He enjoyed Golfing, Reading and spending time at Dixie’s cafe’. On July 21, 1956 he married Neva M. Fauser in Angola IN, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are four children, Janet Long and her partner Elizabeth Williams of Jackson , Sandra Craft of Stockbridge, Dana (Loran) Hyden of Grant AL, and David Long of Stockbridge. One brother Lawrence (Lila) Long of Stockbridge and one sister Deborah Carr of Stockbridge; as well as nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren . He was also preceded in death by one son Frederick (Rob) Long, one daughter Rebecca C. Long, and one brother Pat Long. Funeral services will be Monday March 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Great Lakes Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral Home Saturday from 6-8 and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 71, passed away Wednesday February 28, 2007 at his home.
He was born on February 3, 1936 in Royalton , Kentucky the son of Hobert and Maxine (Marshall) Long. Bobby had lived in the area most of his life and was a member of the Church of Christ . A veteran serving in the United States Army from May of 1956 to March of 1958. He retired from the Dana Corporation in Chelsea. He enjoyed Golfing, Reading and spending time at Dixie’s cafe’. On July 21, 1956 he married Neva M. Fauser in Angola IN, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are four children, Janet Long and her partner Elizabeth Williams of Jackson , Sandra Craft of Stockbridge, Dana (Loran) Hyden of Grant AL, and David Long of Stockbridge. One brother Lawrence (Lila) Long of Stockbridge and one sister Deborah Carr of Stockbridge; as well as nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren . He was also preceded in death by one son Frederick (Rob) Long, one daughter Rebecca C. Long, and one brother Pat Long. Funeral services will be Monday March 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, with Larrel Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Great Lakes Hospice. The family will receive friends at the funeral Home Saturday from 6-8 and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.