Doris J. Richmond
of Gregory, MI
Age 77, passed away December 25, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on January 6, 1931 in Jackson, the daughter of Howard and Sarah (Wright) Feldpausch. On June 23, 1950 she married Jack R. Richmond and he survives. Doris loved sewing and crafting and always loved to make a new recipe for her family to try. She was an avid bird watcher and liked to do puzzles. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Carol Furtney of Munith, Jim (Pat Prietz) Richmond of Gregory, Judy (Russ Levack) Buckner of Old Fort, NC, Beverly Outwater of Marion, NC, Amy (Steve) Drow of Stockbridge; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Feldpausch of Jackson; sisters, Lois McGauley, Mary Feldpausch, and Donna Feldpausch, all of Jackson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, William Feldpausch, and one son, Robert Richmond and one sister Margaret Cranna. Funeral services will be Monday, December 29, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. fronm the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Freysinger officiating. Burial will follow at Unadilla Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Gregory Fire Works. The family will receive friends at the funeral; home Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Thomas Morawiec
Of Gregory, MI
Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1951 in Hamtramck, MI the son of John and Anna (Jaremski) Morawiec. Tom had lived in the area since 1978, moving from Detroit. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Pinckney. He was an outdoor person and enjoyed fishing, boating, and working outside in his yard. He worked as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company for 39 ½ years. On November 19, 1987 he married Lorraine A. ’Lori’ (Kosikowski) Lyson, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Ashley Morawiec, of Gregory; three brothers, John (Barbara) Morawiec of Weidman, MI, Steve (Donna) Morawiec, of Wixom, MI, and David Morawiec of Florida; and one sister, Diane (Phil) Doyle of Kissimmee, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008, from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Burial will take place at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights, MI. 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 an educational fund for Ashley Morawiec.
Of Gregory, MI
Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1951 in Hamtramck, MI the son of John and Anna (Jaremski) Morawiec. Tom had lived in the area since 1978, moving from Detroit. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Pinckney. He was an outdoor person and enjoyed fishing, boating, and working outside in his yard. He worked as a mechanic for Ford Motor Company for 39 ½ years. On November 19, 1987 he married Lorraine A. ’Lori’ (Kosikowski) Lyson, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Ashley Morawiec, of Gregory; three brothers, John (Barbara) Morawiec of Weidman, MI, Steve (Donna) Morawiec, of Wixom, MI, and David Morawiec of Florida; and one sister, Diane (Phil) Doyle of Kissimmee, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 29, 2008, from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Burial will take place at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights, MI. 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 an educational fund for Ashley Morawiec.
Deborah C. Schuyler
of Chelsea, MI
Age 52, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2008. She was born October 7, 1956, the daughter of Justin and Diana (Bailey) Quinn. Deborah had lived in Washtenaw County all of her life, graduating from Dexter High School in 1974. She had worked as a seamstress for Chris Roberts-Antieau in Manchester for the past ten years. She had an extremely creative personality. She was especially talented with working with fabric and wood. She adored her family and is survived by her husband of 34 years, Ronald Schuyler; two daughters, Candice (and her fiance, Ryan Kush) Schuyler of Clinton, MI and Shannon Schuyler of Chicago; her mother, Diana (Dallas) Bachelder of Winter Haven, FL; a very special friend of the family, Leah Thompson of Grand Rapids; one brother, Michael (Sandy) Quinn of Durham, N.C. and one sister, Bonnie Quinn of Florida; and her faithful dog of 16 years, Dakota. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandmother, Margaret Bailey. A memorial service will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. with Ronald W. and La Vonne M. Harris co-officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans or the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Dawn M. Young
Of Chelsea, MI
Formerly of Wyandotte, MI
Age 83, passed away at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village on December 21, 2008. She was born the daughter of George B. and Mildred L. (Warner) Lemmen on July 16, 1925 in Flint, MI. On March 29, 1944 she married L. Bruce Young, and he preceded her in death. Dawn was a loving mother of four that could be counted on to help anyone that was in need. She was involved in the PTA, Girl Scouts, worked as a seamstress for many years, taught dancing, enjoyed making arts and crafts, and was a teacher and dance instructor. Dawn was a perfectionist in everything she did. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Young of Birmingham, MI, Gail (Robert) Jackson of Chelsea, Brooke (T.J.) Spencer of Chelsea, Todd (Charlotte) Young of Houston, TX, and her sister Sherry (Milton) Lutchansky of NJ. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kelly Jackson, Olivia Nelson, and Benjamin Spencer, and her great-grandchild, Scout Nelson, as well as her sister-in-law, Mildred White of MN. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Duane Young in 2005, and her brothers, Reese, Murray and Dallas Lemmen. Funeral services will be held on December 24, 2008 from the Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village Chapel with the Rev. Beth Foster officiating at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Of Chelsea, MI
Formerly of Wyandotte, MI
Age 83, passed away at the Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village on December 21, 2008. She was born the daughter of George B. and Mildred L. (Warner) Lemmen on July 16, 1925 in Flint, MI. On March 29, 1944 she married L. Bruce Young, and he preceded her in death. Dawn was a loving mother of four that could be counted on to help anyone that was in need. She was involved in the PTA, Girl Scouts, worked as a seamstress for many years, taught dancing, enjoyed making arts and crafts, and was a teacher and dance instructor. Dawn was a perfectionist in everything she did. She is survived by her children, Rebecca Young of Birmingham, MI, Gail (Robert) Jackson of Chelsea, Brooke (T.J.) Spencer of Chelsea, Todd (Charlotte) Young of Houston, TX, and her sister Sherry (Milton) Lutchansky of NJ. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kelly Jackson, Olivia Nelson, and Benjamin Spencer, and her great-grandchild, Scout Nelson, as well as her sister-in-law, Mildred White of MN. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Duane Young in 2005, and her brothers, Reese, Murray and Dallas Lemmen. Funeral services will be held on December 24, 2008 from the Chelsea Retirement Community, Towsley Village Chapel with the Rev. Beth Foster officiating at 10:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 23, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Jeweline "Jewel" Hale
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 at her home. She was born on August 28, 1927 in Royalton, Kentucky the daughter of Sherman and Darkey (Fletcher) Marshall. Jewel had attended many churches in the area including Heeney Road Baptist Church. She loved shopping and giving everything she could to others. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren she truly cherished. On December 31, 1960 she married Buck E. Hale and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ronald (Linda) Arnett of Kentucky, Donald Arnett of Dansville and Mark (Mary Ellen) Hale of Stockbridge, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Roger Arnett, three brothers, four sisters, and 2 infant siblings. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev. Ronald Arnett and Rev. Robert Castle co-officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 at her home. She was born on August 28, 1927 in Royalton, Kentucky the daughter of Sherman and Darkey (Fletcher) Marshall. Jewel had attended many churches in the area including Heeney Road Baptist Church. She loved shopping and giving everything she could to others. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren she truly cherished. On December 31, 1960 she married Buck E. Hale and he survives. Also surviving are three sons, Ronald (Linda) Arnett of Kentucky, Donald Arnett of Dansville and Mark (Mary Ellen) Hale of Stockbridge, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great- great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Roger Arnett, three brothers, four sisters, and 2 infant siblings. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 1:00 P.M. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Rev. Ronald Arnett and Rev. Robert Castle co-officiating. Burial will follow at Munith Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Viola Green Fisher
of Stockbridge, Michigan
formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Age 82, died at the University of Michigan Hospital on December 18, 2008. She was born the daughter of Pasquale and Genevieve (Rubino) Scallo on February 21, 1926 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Viola was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that helped raise a wonderful blended family. On May 4, 1947 she married John W. Green, and he preceded her in
death. She then married Wayne Fisher on September 3, 1983, and he also preceded her in death. Viola is survived by her two biological daughters, Susan (John) Wamback of Stockbridge, and JoAnn Adcock of Virginia, as well as her step-children Kathleen (Greg) Haysen of TX, Susan Pennypacker of TN, Nancy (William) Anderson of PA, David (Evelyne) Fisher of IL, and Tracey
(Christopher) Ruff of Virginia. Also surviving are her grandchildren, John A. Wamback, Kelly Ann Miller, and Michael S. Braxton, as well as many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. At Viola’s request cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arlington National Cemetery.
of Stockbridge, Michigan
formerly of Fredericksburg, Virginia
Age 82, died at the University of Michigan Hospital on December 18, 2008. She was born the daughter of Pasquale and Genevieve (Rubino) Scallo on February 21, 1926 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Viola was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that helped raise a wonderful blended family. On May 4, 1947 she married John W. Green, and he preceded her in
death. She then married Wayne Fisher on September 3, 1983, and he also preceded her in death. Viola is survived by her two biological daughters, Susan (John) Wamback of Stockbridge, and JoAnn Adcock of Virginia, as well as her step-children Kathleen (Greg) Haysen of TX, Susan Pennypacker of TN, Nancy (William) Anderson of PA, David (Evelyne) Fisher of IL, and Tracey
(Christopher) Ruff of Virginia. Also surviving are her grandchildren, John A. Wamback, Kelly Ann Miller, and Michael S. Braxton, as well as many great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. At Viola’s request cremation has taken place and a private burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arlington National Cemetery.
Todd Brent Lee
of Scottsdale, Arizona
Age 49, passed away at his home on October 25, 2008. He was born on October 13, 1959 the son of Wilbur and Donna (Pickell) Lee. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1978, and had lived in Scottsdale, AZ for the past 14 years, moving from Gregory. On March 5, 1988 he married Connie Stephens, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, of Whitefish, MT, one sister Dawn (Mark) Gregory, also of Whitefish, MT, 16 nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ima Jean (Velton) Stephens, of Munith; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Richard (Laura) Stephens of Texas, Velton Jr. (Susie) Stephens, Sondra (Pat) Clark, Margie (Dan) Clark, all of Munith, and Carrie (Billy Jr.) Heeney of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by his father, two nephews Brian Heeney, and Brad Clark. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
of Scottsdale, Arizona
Age 49, passed away at his home on October 25, 2008. He was born on October 13, 1959 the son of Wilbur and Donna (Pickell) Lee. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1978, and had lived in Scottsdale, AZ for the past 14 years, moving from Gregory. On March 5, 1988 he married Connie Stephens, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, of Whitefish, MT, one sister Dawn (Mark) Gregory, also of Whitefish, MT, 16 nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ima Jean (Velton) Stephens, of Munith; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Richard (Laura) Stephens of Texas, Velton Jr. (Susie) Stephens, Sondra (Pat) Clark, Margie (Dan) Clark, all of Munith, and Carrie (Billy Jr.) Heeney of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by his father, two nephews Brian Heeney, and Brad Clark. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Mark E. McKernan
of Chelsea, Michigan.
Age 89, passed away December 3, 2008 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born on January 19, 1919 on the corner of Waterloo and Mester road, the son of Eugene and Stella (Conlan) McKernan. Mr. McKernan was a rural mail carrier for 28 years. A life member of St. Mary Catholic Church, charter member of the Chelsea Rotary, a veteran of World War II, life member of American Legion, Herbert McKune Post of Chelsea , and V.F.W. post of Chelsea as well. Life member of Disabled American Veterans, and former founder and owner of McKernan Reality. Mark enjoyed farming, talking with people, and truly loved being a Chelsea person. On October 9, 1948 he married Virginia R. Liebeck and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Dr. Thomas Mckernan of Chelsea and Anne Marie (Dr.Chris) Theodoran of Lancaster, PA. Six grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, Christopher, Daniel, Thomas, Michael also several cousins including Katherine Lixey of Chelsea. He was preceded in death by 1 brother John McKernan, and three sisters Terese Bauer, Ruth Braun, and Monica LeFevre. Funeral services will be Monday December 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Dr. William Joseph Turner and Rev Fr. Joseph Rinaldo officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Louis School or Chelsea Rotary Club. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. with rosary at 7:30.
of Chelsea, Michigan.
Age 89, passed away December 3, 2008 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born on January 19, 1919 on the corner of Waterloo and Mester road, the son of Eugene and Stella (Conlan) McKernan. Mr. McKernan was a rural mail carrier for 28 years. A life member of St. Mary Catholic Church, charter member of the Chelsea Rotary, a veteran of World War II, life member of American Legion, Herbert McKune Post of Chelsea , and V.F.W. post of Chelsea as well. Life member of Disabled American Veterans, and former founder and owner of McKernan Reality. Mark enjoyed farming, talking with people, and truly loved being a Chelsea person. On October 9, 1948 he married Virginia R. Liebeck and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Dr. Thomas Mckernan of Chelsea and Anne Marie (Dr.Chris) Theodoran of Lancaster, PA. Six grandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, Christopher, Daniel, Thomas, Michael also several cousins including Katherine Lixey of Chelsea. He was preceded in death by 1 brother John McKernan, and three sisters Terese Bauer, Ruth Braun, and Monica LeFevre. Funeral services will be Monday December 8, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. from St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Dr. William Joseph Turner and Rev Fr. Joseph Rinaldo officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Louis School or Chelsea Rotary Club. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. with rosary at 7:30.
Irene Jarrell
of Munith, MI
Age 85 died at the Jackson Hospice Home on December 1, 2008. She was born the daughter of William and Catherine M. (Woods) Bentley in Floyd County, Kentucky on July 19, 1923. Irene married her lifetime freind, Robert Joseph "Joe" Jarrell in 1946, and they were married for 50 years prior to his passing in 1997. Irene enjoyed quilting and crocheting, and made Afghan blankets for anyone that wanted one (and her entire family of 24!). She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers in her gardens, especially White Lillies in the Mother Mary Garden. She loved creating and tending the home that she and her husband built in Munith in 1976, and loved to cook, feeding everyone that came to her home. She had a tremendous sense of humor and loved to play tricks, tell jokes and stories. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Irene is survived by her children, Duane C. Jarrell of Gainesville, FL, Kathrine F. (Larry Mattingly) Myers of Hampshire, IL, and Libby (Dave) Wilson of Munith. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, as well as one sister and three brothers. In addition to her husband "Joe", she was preceded in death by one son, SP4 Wendall Joseph Jarrell, who died while serving in Viet Nam on 7/7/70. Also preceding her were one sister and eight brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 4, 2008 from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Castle officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jackson Hospice Home.
of Munith, MI
Age 85 died at the Jackson Hospice Home on December 1, 2008. She was born the daughter of William and Catherine M. (Woods) Bentley in Floyd County, Kentucky on July 19, 1923. Irene married her lifetime freind, Robert Joseph "Joe" Jarrell in 1946, and they were married for 50 years prior to his passing in 1997. Irene enjoyed quilting and crocheting, and made Afghan blankets for anyone that wanted one (and her entire family of 24!). She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers in her gardens, especially White Lillies in the Mother Mary Garden. She loved creating and tending the home that she and her husband built in Munith in 1976, and loved to cook, feeding everyone that came to her home. She had a tremendous sense of humor and loved to play tricks, tell jokes and stories. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Irene is survived by her children, Duane C. Jarrell of Gainesville, FL, Kathrine F. (Larry Mattingly) Myers of Hampshire, IL, and Libby (Dave) Wilson of Munith. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, as well as one sister and three brothers. In addition to her husband "Joe", she was preceded in death by one son, SP4 Wendall Joseph Jarrell, who died while serving in Viet Nam on 7/7/70. Also preceding her were one sister and eight brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 4, 2008 from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Castle officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 2:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jackson Hospice Home.