Maxwell A. Elliott
of Chelsea, MI
formerly of Ypsilanti, MI

Age 96, died at the Chelsea Retirement Community on March 19, 2009. He was born the son of Alexander R. and Kathron Mae (Kimmel) Elliott on September 18, 1912 in Comins, Michigan. On January 24, 1942 he married Lila (Liimakka), and she preceded him in death in 2004. Max loved to dance and enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti where he was a member of the Vestry, and he was also a member of the City of Ypsilanti Planning Commission. Most of all, he was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Max is survived by his children, Maxine C. Moulton of Chelsea, and Marsy A. (Dennis) Doan of Chelsea. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Bradley S. Doan of Manchester, Robert J. (Erin) Moulton of Ypsilanti, Matthew A. (Miki) Doan of Chelsea, and Kathryn M. (Todd) Brown as well as his great-grandchildren, Nathan, Carter, Parker, Will, Payton, Ruby and Mitchell along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant sister Maxine Elliott as well as, his son-in-law Bob Moulton. Max's family would like to thank his special friend Diana Cramer for helping him over the past four years and Mary Lynn Baker for being his "third daughter." A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Ypsilanti. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Ermie Marie ’Erma’ Davis
of Stockbridge, MI

Age 66, died Sunday, March 15, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Beckley, West Virginia, the daughter of Clarence and Jenny West. On January 14, 1963 she married William Davis and he preceded her in death on June 1, 2007. Erma loved sewing, cooking, travelling, telling stories, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by five children, Tammy (David) Chick of Stockbridge, Ricky (Lisa) Davis of Leslie, William (Marie) Davis Jr. of Byron, Rodney Davis of Stockbridge, and Crystal (George) Chick of Stockbridge. She is also survived by her siblings, Frances, Maggie, Louie, Ralph, Herman, Jordan, and Mary West, all of West Virginia, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Rev. Louise Rentfrow officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.
Phyllis J. Brannan, Ph.D.
of Chelsea, MI (formerly of Ann Arbor)

Age 73, died Monday, March 16, 2009 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Suttons Bay, MI, the daughter of Herman Austin and Elizabeth Lovenia (Fox) Brannan. Phyllis is survived by her brother, Samuel (Carol) Brannan of Mt. Pleasant, nephew, Timothy (Michele) Brannan, niece, Lisa Brannan, grand-nephew, Donald Brannan-Johnson, and grand-nieces, Katelyn and Megan Brannan. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel with Rev. Beth Foster officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Arrangements are by the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Russell Robinson
Of Munith, MI

Age 78 passed away at his home on March 9, 2009. He was born the son of Harmon and Ida (Adams) Robinson on August 1, 1930 in Floyd County Kentucky. On September 2, 1950 he married Catherine Bailey in Albion, MI and she survives. Russell loved to ride his motorcycle, he loved family dinners, going to swap meets and traveling with his wife. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Mark Robinson of Jackson, Sheila (Greg) Rexin of Chattanooga, TN, Marilyn (Lyle) Mulholland of Manchester, Vera Robinson of Jackson, Anita Standly of Munith, and Karen (Dave) Hammel of Munith. He is also survived by his siblings Marie Sparks of Star, SC, Myrtle Lloyd of Albion, Ruby Owens Springport, Lester Robinson of Olivet, Diapha Roggenbuck of Parma, Thelma Moore of Mesa, AZ and Roy Robinson of Mineela, TX as well as six grandchildren and two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Harmon Jr., sisters Emma Owsley and Irene Robinson. Funeral services will be Friday, March 13 2009 from the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the famiy.

Timothy J.Dunavin
of Waddell, AZ
Formerly of Dexter and Pleasant Lake, MI

Age 42, died March 5, 2009 with his family at his side from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born on November 28, 1966 in Ann Arbor, the son of John W. and Marjorie (Wheeler) Dunavin. Tim graduated from Dexter High School in the class of 1985. He worked as an Emergency Vehicle Technician for the First In Inc. Company. His favorite pastimes included NASCAR, hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing with his granddaughters, Aoife and Kiera. On March 30, 1991, he married Sandra Smith in Dexter, and she survives. Also surviving are his mother, Marjorie (Gil) Campbell, two step-daughters, Heather Havens and her fiance, Tim, and Stacey (Ronan) Harkin, one step-brother, Carl (Denise) Campbell of Cheboygan, and two step-sisters, Kristin (Brian) Roberts of Chelsea, and Catherine (Nate Walser) Campbell of Grand Rapids, brother-in-laws, Doug (Denise) and Ron Smith, father-in-law, Charles Smith; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his biological father, also a step-father, Charles Wylie. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 13, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. from the Dexter United Methodist Church with Dr. Matthew J. Hook and Rev. Stephen G. Bringardner co-officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Dexter. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Dunavin Family. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 North Main Street, Chelsea, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., also Friday at church 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
Robert P. Shaw
of Manchester, MI

Age 86, passed away Friday evening, March 6, 2009 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. He was born on June 18, 1922 in New York City, the son of Leon G. and Helene P. (Perreten) Shaw. Robert loved the theatre and always played the part whether it be a special family dinner or directing the community play. He also was a member of the Oakland Community College Orchard Ridge Choir and loved to play the harmonica. Favorite pastimes also were trout fishing, walleye fishing, bowling, softball, and coaching little league. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the European Theatre. On September 10, 1949 he married Pauline L. Socorelis in New Jersey and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Timothy (Diana) Shaw of Madison, TN and Pamela (Howard) Holmes of Chelsea, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Shaw. A private memorial service was held on Tuesday at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea with Rev. Kathy Schell officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Chelsea Community Hospital.
Edward Marshall
of Jackson, MI

Age 75, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Royalton, KY, the son of Franklin and Elvie (Patton) Marshall. Edward had lived in the area since he was 6 years old. He enjoyed working on cars and his yard. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army. In 1996 he retired from the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor after 17 years. In November of 1959 he married Alta St. Louis and she preceded him in death March 5, 2005. Surviving are one daughter, Brenda Marshall of Jackson; three step-sons, Phillip St. Louis of Jackson, Terry (Jeanette) St. Louis of Portage, and Aldo Ray St. Louis of Mobile, AL; one brother, Arnold Marshall of Michigan Center; one sister-in-law, Jessie Marshall of Pleasant Lake; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Charlie, Robert, David, Daniel, and Willard Marshall, and one sister, Beatrice Arnett. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Parkinsons Foundation or the American Cancer Association. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Ronald L. Randolph
of Munith, MI

Age 51, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He was born on November 6, 1957 in Stockbridge, MI, the son of Gerald and Sarah (Dibler) Randolph. He is survived by his father, his two children, Donna (Matthew) Eddy of Jackson and Paul (Yvonne) Randolph of Arizona, his siblings, Deborah (James) Green of Munith and Clair (Lorie) Randolph of Sanford, and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. A private burial will take place at Munith Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family.
John J. Spellich, Jr.
of Munith, MI

Age 80, died at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor with his daughter by his side. John had struggled with various health problems the last year of his life. He was born on December 28, 1928 in Dollar Bay, Michigan to John and Bernadine (Stahl) Spellich. He served in the Korean War to come home and then marry his beloved wife of many years, Crescence Marie (Frazer). She preceded him in death on January 29, 1993. John was at one time very active with the Yankee Air Force Museum and was a member of St. Alexis Parish. He was a lifetime member of the volunteer fire department of Dollar Bay and was also a life member of the VFW Post of Dollar Bay. John worked and retired from Ford Motor Company in Ypsilanti. He loved to work outside and was the handyman to many. He is survived by one brother, Robert (Shirley) Spellich of Sheboygan, WI; four sisters, Lorraine (Donald) Richards of Dollar Bay, Francis of Rossville, GA, Margret of Sheboygan, WI, and Doreen (Dave) Smith of Jackson; two children, David (Linda) Spellich of Livonia, and Bonnie (William) Castleberry of Munith; four grandchildren, Shawn (Debye) Castleberry of San Diego, Jason Spellich of Livonia, Sarah (Rodney) Harper of Howell, and William (Samantha) Castleberry of Munith; as well as five great-grandchildren, Jonas, Chase and Cooper of San Diego, Hailey and Haiden Castleberry of Munith. John also leaves behind friends who were there when he needed them most. His family would like to thank the wonderful and compassionate care that he received at Arbor Hospice. From the minute he came in the door his needs were met with such great care. Any donations should be made to Arbor Hospice. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be at a later date. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

Jeanette "Jan" H. Sweet
of Chelsea, MI

Age 72, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on March 1, 2009. She was born the daughter of LaVerne and Delphine (DeMers) Erickson on March 4, 1936 in Rice Lake, WI. On August 19, 1972 she married Mike D. Sweet and he survives. Jan worked as an administrative assistant at the Chelsea High School from 1978 to 1999. Jan enjoyed playing golf, playing euchre, planting flowers in her garden, and watching hummingbirds. She was a member of the St. Mary Altar Society and a member of the Regional Council of Catholic Women. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her mother and two sisters, Diane Lindwall of San Diego, CA and Rosalie Hasenfus of Boothbay Harbor, ME. Also surviving are her children, David (Julie) Proctor of Harrison, Lori (Terry Iles) Butler of Chelsea, Janis Weston of Chelsea, Barbara Lebel of West Palm Beach, FL, Margaret Sweet of Chelsea, Philip (Keely) Sweet of San Francisco, CA, and Lt. Col. Richard (Lara) Proctor of Navarre, FL, and 14 grandchildren. Jan was preceded in death by her father and her daughter, Julie Proctor. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 8:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Chelsea Relay for Life or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Association.