Joseph F. Sullivan, Jr.
Of Waterloo Twp., MI
Age 84, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at home after a long illness. He was born on June 20, 1924 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Joseph and Ethel (Elliott) Sullivan, Sr. Mr. Sullivan graduated from Battle Creek High School. After serving in Europe in World War II, he furthered his education receiving a BBA from Western Michigan University. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. He was an Executive Vice President for Hoover Universal in Saline for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Elk’s Lodge in Howell. Mr. Sullivan was also a Life Scout and a Kentucky Colonel. He also was a board member of the Huron Valley National Bank (Comerica). On August 9, 1947 he married Dorene A. Haab, and she preceded him in death on March 6, 1987. Surviving are their three children, James (Barbara) Sullivan of Traverse City, Charles (Barbara) Sullivan of Grass Lake, and Laura (Bill) Cassell of Grass Lake. He is also survived by one son-in-law, Norm Paton of Chelsea. On January 17, 1995 he married Peggy House Gardner and she survives. Her children are Gilbert Gardner of California, Claude Gardner of California, Catharine Buck of Indiana, Elizabeth Roos of Traverse City, and George Gardner of California. He is survived by one brother, Charles E. Sullivan of Battle Creek, and two sisters, Mary Jane Poole of Oxford, ME and Ruth Walz of Grand Blanc. Joseph is also survived by his nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and by Peggy’s ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lana J. Paton, and Peggy’s granddaughter, Marie Roos. Funeral services will be Monday, September 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo Township. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Michigan Heart and Vascular Institute Clinical Scholars Fund or St. Joseph Mercy Hospice.
Ronald H. Stinebaugh
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 66, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. He was born July 31, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the son of Howard and Alda Bernice Stinebaugh. On February 20, 1976 he married Carol J. Gagnon, who survives. Ronald was a member of the Mackinder Glenn 510 Post American Legion. He loved to fish and spend time in the woods and his barn. He is survived by his wife, his parents, his two children, Tracy Lynn (David) Cooke of Florida and Holly (Kelly) O’Donovan of North Carolina, and Carol’s four children, Rochelle (Kip) Root of Dearborn Heights, Karen (Danny) Masterson of Stockbridge, Kim Bilodeau of Dansville, and Kathleen Baier of Stockbridge. He is also survived by his brother, John Stinebaugh (Bonny Kerby) of Interlochen. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Stinebaugh, Jr. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 66, passed away Monday, August 25, 2008 at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing. He was born July 31, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the son of Howard and Alda Bernice Stinebaugh. On February 20, 1976 he married Carol J. Gagnon, who survives. Ronald was a member of the Mackinder Glenn 510 Post American Legion. He loved to fish and spend time in the woods and his barn. He is survived by his wife, his parents, his two children, Tracy Lynn (David) Cooke of Florida and Holly (Kelly) O’Donovan of North Carolina, and Carol’s four children, Rochelle (Kip) Root of Dearborn Heights, Karen (Danny) Masterson of Stockbridge, Kim Bilodeau of Dansville, and Kathleen Baier of Stockbridge. He is also survived by his brother, John Stinebaugh (Bonny Kerby) of Interlochen. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Stinebaugh, Jr. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Evadene Olive Sommer
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 82, passed away in Dansville on August 17, 2008. She was born the daughter of Fay M. and Gladys L. (Smith) Townsend on October 17, 1925 in Dansville, Michigan. On November 17, 1944 she married Donald G. Sommer and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1992. Evadene enjoyed cooking family dinners and she ran the lunch program at the Stockbridge schools. She was a 4-H leader; Sunday school teacher; loved dancing and going to the race track; milking cows and working on the farm. She was a waitress at the Stage Stop from 1989 to 2006. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Evadene is survived by her children Brian P. (Cindy) Sommer of Webberville, MI and Doug (Terry) Sommer of Stockbridge, MI. Also surviving are her sisters, Helen Sharland of Stockbridge; Dorothy Humrich of Webberville, MI.; Mary Louise (Wynn) Boyce of Stockbridge, MI.; Geraldine (Melvin) Battige of Pinellas Park, FL. and Elaine Bunker of Dansville, MI. Also one brother, Loal (Helen) Townsend of Stockbridge, MI.. Grandchildren Melissa (Jimmy) Johnson; Eric (Dena) Sommer; Megan and Todd Sommer and one great grandchild, Chase Sommer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and brothers Rex, Howard, Roland Townsend; Charles and Ralph Galbreath and a sister, Mae Marie Waltz. Also surviving is her fiance’, Tony Chironis of Pinellas Park, FL. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Stockbridge United Methodist church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Rubingh officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to S.A.E.S.A. or the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 82, passed away in Dansville on August 17, 2008. She was born the daughter of Fay M. and Gladys L. (Smith) Townsend on October 17, 1925 in Dansville, Michigan. On November 17, 1944 she married Donald G. Sommer and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1992. Evadene enjoyed cooking family dinners and she ran the lunch program at the Stockbridge schools. She was a 4-H leader; Sunday school teacher; loved dancing and going to the race track; milking cows and working on the farm. She was a waitress at the Stage Stop from 1989 to 2006. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Evadene is survived by her children Brian P. (Cindy) Sommer of Webberville, MI and Doug (Terry) Sommer of Stockbridge, MI. Also surviving are her sisters, Helen Sharland of Stockbridge; Dorothy Humrich of Webberville, MI.; Mary Louise (Wynn) Boyce of Stockbridge, MI.; Geraldine (Melvin) Battige of Pinellas Park, FL. and Elaine Bunker of Dansville, MI. Also one brother, Loal (Helen) Townsend of Stockbridge, MI.. Grandchildren Melissa (Jimmy) Johnson; Eric (Dena) Sommer; Megan and Todd Sommer and one great grandchild, Chase Sommer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald and brothers Rex, Howard, Roland Townsend; Charles and Ralph Galbreath and a sister, Mae Marie Waltz. Also surviving is her fiance’, Tony Chironis of Pinellas Park, FL. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Stockbridge United Methodist church at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Larry Rubingh officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to S.A.E.S.A. or the Stockbridge United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends at Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
James D. Quigley
Age 63, passed away at Bortz Heath Care of Ypsilanti on August 6, 2008. He was born the son of William Quigley and Cleo Doris (Owens) on November 2, 1944 in Chelsea, MI. A graduate of Chelsea High School in 1963, James loved NASCAR, and his favorite driver was Jeff Burton. He also loved dirt track racing with his family at the Butler Motor Speedway. James is survived by his brother Jerry Quigley of Ann Arbor and his sister Jeanette (Lon) Davis of Huntsville, AL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Larry, Duane, Carl and Ray. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 14, at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Marschke officiating. Burial will follow at Vermont Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Age 63, passed away at Bortz Heath Care of Ypsilanti on August 6, 2008. He was born the son of William Quigley and Cleo Doris (Owens) on November 2, 1944 in Chelsea, MI. A graduate of Chelsea High School in 1963, James loved NASCAR, and his favorite driver was Jeff Burton. He also loved dirt track racing with his family at the Butler Motor Speedway. James is survived by his brother Jerry Quigley of Ann Arbor and his sister Jeanette (Lon) Davis of Huntsville, AL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Larry, Duane, Carl and Ray. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 14, at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Marschke officiating. Burial will follow at Vermont Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Vonda Lee Schiller
Of Gregory, Michigan
Age 77, died of complications from Cardiac Surgery on Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at University of Michigan Hospital. She was born September 24th, 1930 in Clinton, MI to George Giles Dresselhouse and Mary Olean Denney. Lee graduated from Clinton High School 60 years ago. She later went to McPherson School of Nursing under President Kennedy’s Manpower program. She worked briefly at the VA and then spent 30 + years at the U of M Medical Center, first as a Cardiothoracic Nurse and later as a Dialysis Nurse. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Elwyn Schiller, her daughter, Lucy, and son, Chuck. She is survived by her daughter Audie Hampshire of Portland, Oregon, and son Neil Schiller (Diane) of Bloomingdale, MI. She is also survived by Leroy Schiller, son of former husband, grandson Erik (Steve) Hedenskog, granddaughters Jessica Schiller, Monica (Scotty) Wren, and Andrea (Wael) Shibly. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 16, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Scleroderma Society or the Humane Society of Michigan.
Of Gregory, Michigan
Age 77, died of complications from Cardiac Surgery on Saturday, August 9th, 2008 at University of Michigan Hospital. She was born September 24th, 1930 in Clinton, MI to George Giles Dresselhouse and Mary Olean Denney. Lee graduated from Clinton High School 60 years ago. She later went to McPherson School of Nursing under President Kennedy’s Manpower program. She worked briefly at the VA and then spent 30 + years at the U of M Medical Center, first as a Cardiothoracic Nurse and later as a Dialysis Nurse. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Elwyn Schiller, her daughter, Lucy, and son, Chuck. She is survived by her daughter Audie Hampshire of Portland, Oregon, and son Neil Schiller (Diane) of Bloomingdale, MI. She is also survived by Leroy Schiller, son of former husband, grandson Erik (Steve) Hedenskog, granddaughters Jessica Schiller, Monica (Scotty) Wren, and Andrea (Wael) Shibly. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 16, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Scleroderma Society or the Humane Society of Michigan.
Margie ’Sue’ Mosley
Of Munith, Mi.
Age 66, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. She was born on September 29, 1941 in Lackey, Kentucky the daughter of Woorley and Zella (Slavin) Dooley. Sue had lived in the area since the mid 1960’s. For 29 years she worked for Jiffy Milling Company in Chelsea, Michigan. She loved to cook, visit with friends, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. On June 16, 1961 she married Jimmy D. Mosley in Kentucky, and he survives. Also surviving are four children, Tammy (Ben) Crum of Kentucky, Neatria (John) Bolin of Munith, Sam (Delbert) Stevens of Jackson and Randy Mosley of Munith; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Dooley, Linda Dooley and Ruth Sexton, all of Kentucky, and two brothers Glen Dooley of Dundee, and Jack Smith of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Darrell and Charles Greg Mosley, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Epp and Virginia Hoover. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Elmer Burke and Rev. Robert Castle co-officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Munith. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Mosley Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Of Munith, Mi.
Age 66, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at Allegiance Health in Jackson, Michigan. She was born on September 29, 1941 in Lackey, Kentucky the daughter of Woorley and Zella (Slavin) Dooley. Sue had lived in the area since the mid 1960’s. For 29 years she worked for Jiffy Milling Company in Chelsea, Michigan. She loved to cook, visit with friends, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. On June 16, 1961 she married Jimmy D. Mosley in Kentucky, and he survives. Also surviving are four children, Tammy (Ben) Crum of Kentucky, Neatria (John) Bolin of Munith, Sam (Delbert) Stevens of Jackson and Randy Mosley of Munith; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Dooley, Linda Dooley and Ruth Sexton, all of Kentucky, and two brothers Glen Dooley of Dundee, and Jack Smith of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Darrell and Charles Greg Mosley, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law Epp and Virginia Hoover. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Elmer Burke and Rev. Robert Castle co-officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Munith. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Mosley Family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Donald E. P Smith
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 83, died July 30, 2008 at home. Don was a Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Michigan. He was born in Rochester NY, the youngest son of George and Mary Smith. After serving in World War II in the Psychological Warfare Unit of the 28th Infantry Division, he earned his B.A. at the University of Rochester, and received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell University. He came to Ann Arbor in 1952 to teach at the University of Michigan School of Education. He was Director of the Reading Improvement Service from 1952 to 1970.
His publications include The Nature of Reading Disability, Child Management and A Technology of Reading and Writing (with his wife Judith), Anger Management (with Carl Semmelroth) and many articles and instructional materials in the area of literacy. He was a gifted teacher and mentor to his countless graduate students.
Shortly after retiring in 1990, he suffered a massive stroke, but confounded the doctors by recovering over the next few years. He focused on recovering his prowess in golf, and finally achieved a 37 on nine holes in 1994. He was a regular at the Chelsea Big Boy, where he especially appreciated the coffee, thin pancakes and pecan rolls.
In 1964, he married Judith Meyer, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Sandra of Berkeley, CA, Julia (Jason Larke) of Saline, Zachary (Barbara) of Fredericksburg, VA, Kimberly of Northfield, MN and Joshua (Cherie Benoit) of Barre, MA. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Lynn. His amazing grandchildren include Christopher Martiniak, Jacoby and Davison Smith, Liralyn Smith, and Cedulie, Remy and Vivienne Benoit-Smith. Also grieving his death are his sister-in-law-golf partner Sue Meyer, nephew Gordon Mercado, cousins-in-law Jean and Dave Wolter, and too many more to mention.
Cremation has taken place, and friends and family will gather at the Smith home, 2-6 P.M. on Sunday, August 3, to reminisce and celebrate Don’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arbor Hospice or to the Reading Recovery Council of North America.
Of Chelsea, MI
Age 83, died July 30, 2008 at home. Don was a Professor Emeritus of Education at the University of Michigan. He was born in Rochester NY, the youngest son of George and Mary Smith. After serving in World War II in the Psychological Warfare Unit of the 28th Infantry Division, he earned his B.A. at the University of Rochester, and received his Ph.D. in Psychology from Cornell University. He came to Ann Arbor in 1952 to teach at the University of Michigan School of Education. He was Director of the Reading Improvement Service from 1952 to 1970.
His publications include The Nature of Reading Disability, Child Management and A Technology of Reading and Writing (with his wife Judith), Anger Management (with Carl Semmelroth) and many articles and instructional materials in the area of literacy. He was a gifted teacher and mentor to his countless graduate students.
Shortly after retiring in 1990, he suffered a massive stroke, but confounded the doctors by recovering over the next few years. He focused on recovering his prowess in golf, and finally achieved a 37 on nine holes in 1994. He was a regular at the Chelsea Big Boy, where he especially appreciated the coffee, thin pancakes and pecan rolls.
In 1964, he married Judith Meyer, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Sandra of Berkeley, CA, Julia (Jason Larke) of Saline, Zachary (Barbara) of Fredericksburg, VA, Kimberly of Northfield, MN and Joshua (Cherie Benoit) of Barre, MA. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Lynn. His amazing grandchildren include Christopher Martiniak, Jacoby and Davison Smith, Liralyn Smith, and Cedulie, Remy and Vivienne Benoit-Smith. Also grieving his death are his sister-in-law-golf partner Sue Meyer, nephew Gordon Mercado, cousins-in-law Jean and Dave Wolter, and too many more to mention.
Cremation has taken place, and friends and family will gather at the Smith home, 2-6 P.M. on Sunday, August 3, to reminisce and celebrate Don’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Arbor Hospice or to the Reading Recovery Council of North America.