Nevada Craft
of Stockbridge
Age 94 died at the Tender Care South care facility in Lansing on July 14, 2006. She was born the daughter of Brice and Dora Patrick on December 16, 1911 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. On Christmas Eve 1932 she married Edward Craft and he preceded her in death in 1992. Nevada is survived by her children; Francis Gardner of Salyersville, KY, Louise (Dale) Rentfrow of Leslie, Margie Pugh of Leslie, Rexford (Judith) Craft of Pleasant Lake, Raymond (Lynda) Craft of Eaton Rapids, Rodger (Sharon) Craft of Charlotte, and Brenda (Paul) Stevens of Monterey, TN. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters; Maudi Hensley of IN, Ressie Trusty of Hazel Green, KY Menifee Patrick of Salyersville, KY, Jess Harold Patrick of Bucyrus, OH, as well as 24 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren, and 17 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two infant children; Ruby M. Craft and Cecial G. Craft as well as her brother and sisters Hasbury, Ethel, Dean, Nelly and Floyd Patrick. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Pentecostal Church of God of Bunker Hill with Pastor Ron Arnett officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the church. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.
Bradley J. Bachman
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 35, passed away Sunday July 2, 2006. He was born on December 15, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Gerald and Mary Jo (Dickinson) Bachman. Brad had lived in the area all his life and enjoyed all kinds of sports, the Michigan State Spartans, and his family. Surviving are his parents of Stockbridge, one son, Nicholas C. Bachman-Titus, age 3, one brother Douglas (Christina) Carley of AZ, one sister Laura Bachman of Michigan, his special companion Heather Titus and her child, Benjamin Titus, age 7, his grandparents, Owen W. (Arlene) Bachman of Mason, four nephews, Joshua, Ryan, Crandall, Tucker, and one niece, Jay Karis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris Bachman, E. Donald Dickinson, and Jocille Dickinson. Funeral services will be Saturday July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Parson Billy Allen and Rev. Brian Johnson co-officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Nicholas C. Bachman Educational Fund. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9 p.m., and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 35, passed away Sunday July 2, 2006. He was born on December 15, 1970 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Gerald and Mary Jo (Dickinson) Bachman. Brad had lived in the area all his life and enjoyed all kinds of sports, the Michigan State Spartans, and his family. Surviving are his parents of Stockbridge, one son, Nicholas C. Bachman-Titus, age 3, one brother Douglas (Christina) Carley of AZ, one sister Laura Bachman of Michigan, his special companion Heather Titus and her child, Benjamin Titus, age 7, his grandparents, Owen W. (Arlene) Bachman of Mason, four nephews, Joshua, Ryan, Crandall, Tucker, and one niece, Jay Karis. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris Bachman, E. Donald Dickinson, and Jocille Dickinson. Funeral services will be Saturday July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge with Parson Billy Allen and Rev. Brian Johnson co-officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Nicholas C. Bachman Educational Fund. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 7-9 p.m., and Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Mary Jane Dettling
Chelsea, MI
Age 79, passed away Monday July 3, 2006 at her home. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Chelsea, Michigan the daughter of John and Meta (Hinderer) Eder. Mary Jane was a life long Chelsea resident and a graduate of Chelsea High School. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church her entire life where she played the organ and sang for many weddings and funerals. She had also been a vocalist in the University of Michigan Choral Union. She was a librarian at the McKune Memorial Library and was on the staff of Spaulding for Children for many years. She was past president and treasurer of the Chelsea Community Chest, and was also on the founding council for St. Louis Center. On June 9, 1951 she married John C. (Jack) Dettling in Chelsea, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1999. Surviving are five children, John (Lynda) Dettling of Chelsea, Amy (Bruce) Connell of Chelsea, Mary Beth Brady of Grayling, David Dettling of Chelsea, Donald (Donna) Dettling of Gregory, also a very special “son”, John P. Wagner of Arizona, two brothers, Donald (Loretta) Eder of Chelsea, and John (Sally) Eder of Ann Arbor, two sisters, Elaine Durham of Seattle, Washington, and Katherine (James) Schneider of Colorado, one granddaughter, Cara Madison Connell, six step-grandchildren, Tracy Heydlauff, Steve Cattell, Jennifer Cole, John Cattell, Melissa Connell Brown, and Barney Eureste, many very loved nieces and nephews, including Angeline Eder, numerous cousins, and special friend, Ralph Sharkey. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and beloved stepmother, Wilhelmina Eder, Michael B. Connell and Thomas Brady. Funeral services will be Friday, July 7, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner, Celebrant, Monsignor Vincent Howard and Rev. Fr. Fortunato Turati, S.C., co- celebrating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea after which a luncheon will be served at the church hall. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mercy Hospice of Grayling, Salvation Army, the Huron Valley Humane Society or the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with rosary at 8:00 p.m. They would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Thomas O’Brien M.D. Mary Jane’s trusted and faithful physician.
Chelsea, MI
Age 79, passed away Monday July 3, 2006 at her home. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Chelsea, Michigan the daughter of John and Meta (Hinderer) Eder. Mary Jane was a life long Chelsea resident and a graduate of Chelsea High School. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church her entire life where she played the organ and sang for many weddings and funerals. She had also been a vocalist in the University of Michigan Choral Union. She was a librarian at the McKune Memorial Library and was on the staff of Spaulding for Children for many years. She was past president and treasurer of the Chelsea Community Chest, and was also on the founding council for St. Louis Center. On June 9, 1951 she married John C. (Jack) Dettling in Chelsea, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1999. Surviving are five children, John (Lynda) Dettling of Chelsea, Amy (Bruce) Connell of Chelsea, Mary Beth Brady of Grayling, David Dettling of Chelsea, Donald (Donna) Dettling of Gregory, also a very special “son”, John P. Wagner of Arizona, two brothers, Donald (Loretta) Eder of Chelsea, and John (Sally) Eder of Ann Arbor, two sisters, Elaine Durham of Seattle, Washington, and Katherine (James) Schneider of Colorado, one granddaughter, Cara Madison Connell, six step-grandchildren, Tracy Heydlauff, Steve Cattell, Jennifer Cole, John Cattell, Melissa Connell Brown, and Barney Eureste, many very loved nieces and nephews, including Angeline Eder, numerous cousins, and special friend, Ralph Sharkey. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and beloved stepmother, Wilhelmina Eder, Michael B. Connell and Thomas Brady. Funeral services will be Friday, July 7, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner, Celebrant, Monsignor Vincent Howard and Rev. Fr. Fortunato Turati, S.C., co- celebrating. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chelsea after which a luncheon will be served at the church hall. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mercy Hospice of Grayling, Salvation Army, the Huron Valley Humane Society or the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., with rosary at 8:00 p.m. They would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Thomas O’Brien M.D. Mary Jane’s trusted and faithful physician.
Christopher Lee Salyers
Age 38, of Rives Junction suddenly was taken from his loved ones. He was born on September 7th of 1967, the sixth child of Silas and Dixie Salyers of Stockbridge. He is survived by his brothers (Silas)Randy, Rickie, Wesley, Kelvin, Greggory & Shawn. He was preceded in death by all of his grandparents. Chris was a hard working child that grew up enjoying boxing, weightlifting, fishing and most of all spending time with his friends. He is survived by his best friend of 18 years, his wife Deborah Sue Salyers(Flum), who he married August 24, 1996. Heis also survied by his 2 sons, Christopher Michael and Brandon Lee Andrew. He became disabled while working at Marshal Brass, and was no longer able to work. His wife is an employee at the post office in Rives Junction as a mail carrier. He was a good husband and father with many talents which he taught his sons. Chris passed away June 15th 7:37 PM at Foote Hospital.. He was loved by everyone he knew and will be terribly missed. Viewing will be at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, 424 E. Main Street, Stockbridge, Michigan 49285 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday June 20, 2006 with services to be held at 11:00 AM Wesnesday, June 21, 2006. Final resting place will be at Draper Cementery, Rives Juntion Road, Rives Junction, Michgan. Those wishing to make contributions to an educational fund for his sons may do so at any Independent Bank of Michigan.
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Brandon Lee Andrew Salyers
Age 38, of Rives Junction suddenly was taken from his loved ones. He was born on September 7th of 1967, the sixth child of Silas and Dixie Salyers of Stockbridge. He is survived by his brothers (Silas)Randy, Rickie, Wesley, Kelvin, Greggory & Shawn. He was preceded in death by all of his grandparents. Chris was a hard working child that grew up enjoying boxing, weightlifting, fishing and most of all spending time with his friends. He is survived by his best friend of 18 years, his wife Deborah Sue Salyers(Flum), who he married August 24, 1996. Heis also survied by his 2 sons, Christopher Michael and Brandon Lee Andrew. He became disabled while working at Marshal Brass, and was no longer able to work. His wife is an employee at the post office in Rives Junction as a mail carrier. He was a good husband and father with many talents which he taught his sons. Chris passed away June 15th 7:37 PM at Foote Hospital.. He was loved by everyone he knew and will be terribly missed. Viewing will be at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, 424 E. Main Street, Stockbridge, Michigan 49285 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday June 20, 2006 with services to be held at 11:00 AM Wesnesday, June 21, 2006. Final resting place will be at Draper Cementery, Rives Juntion Road, Rives Junction, Michgan. Those wishing to make contributions to an educational fund for his sons may do so at any Independent Bank of Michigan.
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Brandon Lee Andrew Salyers
Kristine A. Hunsberger
Of Dansville, MI
Formerly of Plymouth Indiana
Age 50 died on Saturday, June 17 from injuries sustained from a horse ridding accident. She was born the daughter of Larry and Georginna (Alderfer) Kanouse on August 5, 1955 in Plymouth, Indiana. On June 11, 1983 she married Robert C. Hunsberger in Bristol, IN and he survives. Kristine loved ridding horses, reading and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Amy (Richard) Gillespie of Aruba, Casey (Carie) Johnson of Columbia City, IN, Jill Stoffer of Elkhart, IN, and David (Katie) of Stockbridge, MI. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren with another two on the way and her brother Rick (Brandy) Kanouse of Rochester, IN. Private graveside services will be held in Plymouth Indiana. Arrangements are by the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home
Of Dansville, MI
Formerly of Plymouth Indiana
Age 50 died on Saturday, June 17 from injuries sustained from a horse ridding accident. She was born the daughter of Larry and Georginna (Alderfer) Kanouse on August 5, 1955 in Plymouth, Indiana. On June 11, 1983 she married Robert C. Hunsberger in Bristol, IN and he survives. Kristine loved ridding horses, reading and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children; Amy (Richard) Gillespie of Aruba, Casey (Carie) Johnson of Columbia City, IN, Jill Stoffer of Elkhart, IN, and David (Katie) of Stockbridge, MI. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren with another two on the way and her brother Rick (Brandy) Kanouse of Rochester, IN. Private graveside services will be held in Plymouth Indiana. Arrangements are by the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home
Gregory Allen Stull
Of Rives Junction
Age 35 died unexpectedly on June 6, 2006. He was born the son of Robert M. and Denise C. (Joseph) Stull on November 15, 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia and they survive. Greg loved serving his county. He proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Gulf War in Operation Desert Shield and Storm. He also served in the United States Army for a period of three years and was also a Reservist for a period of two years before leaving the military to work as a machinist for Federal Screw in Chelsea. Greg’s greatest love was for his two children Samantha and Billy and they survive him as well. In addition to his parents from Rives Junction and his two children he is survived by his brother Robert Jr. (Jeanette) Stull of Jackson, Many Aunts and Uncles as well as the mother of his children Angie Thomas and her family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home. 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 his children’s educational fund.
Of Rives Junction
Age 35 died unexpectedly on June 6, 2006. He was born the son of Robert M. and Denise C. (Joseph) Stull on November 15, 1970 in Alexandria, Virginia and they survive. Greg loved serving his county. He proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Gulf War in Operation Desert Shield and Storm. He also served in the United States Army for a period of three years and was also a Reservist for a period of two years before leaving the military to work as a machinist for Federal Screw in Chelsea. Greg’s greatest love was for his two children Samantha and Billy and they survive him as well. In addition to his parents from Rives Junction and his two children he is survived by his brother Robert Jr. (Jeanette) Stull of Jackson, Many Aunts and Uncles as well as the mother of his children Angie Thomas and her family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home. 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 his children’s educational fund.
Georg(Bill)W. Meyer
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 87, died June 4, 2006 at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born March 13, 1919 the son of William H. and Alta B. (Bullis) Meyer in Detroit, MI. Bill grew up in Pinckney on the family farm and was involved in the family business of hauling livestock to Detroit and hauling milk to Twin Pines Farm Dairy. Bill had one of the first Bulk Milk Trucks in Southern Michigan. He was a machinist in various manufacturing plants, Chelsea, Jackson and Pinckney. He also worked for the Ingham Co. Road Commission, as well as the State of Michigan for the Department of Transportation, where he was instrumental in designing the highway striping machine. Bill was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army landing in Germany during WWII. Bill was a member of the Stockbridge American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge. Upon retirement he was proficient in fixing air conditioning in his garage of which there was always a car, truck, tractor or refrigerator to be looked at, however, when it came October he would head for Florida to bask in the sun. Bill married Mary Otwell, and from that union was a son Dell William Meyer. On November 3, 1944 he married Doris L. Moeckel Phipps in Little Rock, Arkansas, and from that union was two daughters, B. Carroll Phipps Meyer Hatt of Chelsea, and Darlene H. Meyer of Ann Arbor, and a son Barry William (Diane) Meyer of Jackson, three grandchildren Shelly L Robbins, Colleen M. Hatt, and Barry Wm. Meyer II, and three great-grandchildren Cody Robbins, Sheri Robbins, and Robert D. Hatt. On July 19, 1996 Bill married Rosemarie (Higley) Kothe, who has three children, Keith (Sherry) Kothe, Greg (Meggan) Kothe, and Karen Kothe (Raymond Vallejo), five grandchildren Bernie, Lana, Christian, Jennifer, and Daniell, and two great-grandchildren Jade and Lela. He is also survived by two sisters, Willa Lamb of Ann Arbor, and Megan Atlee of Virginia, and two brothers Garth Meyer of Houghton Lake, and James E. Meyer of Pinckney. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, his second wife, Doris, a great-granddaughter Shelby Robbins, and a brother, Marc E. Meyer. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Henning officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Mackinder Glenn American Legion.
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 87, died June 4, 2006 at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born March 13, 1919 the son of William H. and Alta B. (Bullis) Meyer in Detroit, MI. Bill grew up in Pinckney on the family farm and was involved in the family business of hauling livestock to Detroit and hauling milk to Twin Pines Farm Dairy. Bill had one of the first Bulk Milk Trucks in Southern Michigan. He was a machinist in various manufacturing plants, Chelsea, Jackson and Pinckney. He also worked for the Ingham Co. Road Commission, as well as the State of Michigan for the Department of Transportation, where he was instrumental in designing the highway striping machine. Bill was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army landing in Germany during WWII. Bill was a member of the Stockbridge American Legion, and the Masonic Lodge. Upon retirement he was proficient in fixing air conditioning in his garage of which there was always a car, truck, tractor or refrigerator to be looked at, however, when it came October he would head for Florida to bask in the sun. Bill married Mary Otwell, and from that union was a son Dell William Meyer. On November 3, 1944 he married Doris L. Moeckel Phipps in Little Rock, Arkansas, and from that union was two daughters, B. Carroll Phipps Meyer Hatt of Chelsea, and Darlene H. Meyer of Ann Arbor, and a son Barry William (Diane) Meyer of Jackson, three grandchildren Shelly L Robbins, Colleen M. Hatt, and Barry Wm. Meyer II, and three great-grandchildren Cody Robbins, Sheri Robbins, and Robert D. Hatt. On July 19, 1996 Bill married Rosemarie (Higley) Kothe, who has three children, Keith (Sherry) Kothe, Greg (Meggan) Kothe, and Karen Kothe (Raymond Vallejo), five grandchildren Bernie, Lana, Christian, Jennifer, and Daniell, and two great-grandchildren Jade and Lela. He is also survived by two sisters, Willa Lamb of Ann Arbor, and Megan Atlee of Virginia, and two brothers Garth Meyer of Houghton Lake, and James E. Meyer of Pinckney. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary, his second wife, Doris, a great-granddaughter Shelby Robbins, and a brother, Marc E. Meyer. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Henning officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m., and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or the Mackinder Glenn American Legion.
Carlolyn R. Trapp
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81, passed away Saturday June 3, 2006 at the Jackson Clinical Care Link. She was born on October 11, 1924 in Waterloo Township the daughter of Emra and Clara (Mollenkoph) Tisch. She was a life long residence, and a long member of St. Jacob Luther Church WELS of Grass Lake. She enjoyed Gardening, Flowers,Travel Channel,Ice Skating, and helping out with the Dewey School Days and the Waterloo Farm days. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1942. On September 1944 she married Frank A. Trapp and he preceded her in death in 2000. Surviving are 2 brother-in-laws Raymond Wilcox and Donald Wild both of Stockbridge. 2 sister-in-laws Ruth Tisch of Jackson, and Harriet Trapp of Stockbridge. Several nieces and nephews including Betty Ackley of Jackson and Leona Tisch of Grand Rapids. She was also preceded in death by 1 sister, Wilma Rose and 1 brother Wilbur Tisch. Funeral services will be Tuesday June 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Stockbridge with Pastor Scott A. Schwertfeger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be mad e to Waterloo Farm Museum or St. Jacob Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at he funeral home, Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81, passed away Saturday June 3, 2006 at the Jackson Clinical Care Link. She was born on October 11, 1924 in Waterloo Township the daughter of Emra and Clara (Mollenkoph) Tisch. She was a life long residence, and a long member of St. Jacob Luther Church WELS of Grass Lake. She enjoyed Gardening, Flowers,Travel Channel,Ice Skating, and helping out with the Dewey School Days and the Waterloo Farm days. She graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1942. On September 1944 she married Frank A. Trapp and he preceded her in death in 2000. Surviving are 2 brother-in-laws Raymond Wilcox and Donald Wild both of Stockbridge. 2 sister-in-laws Ruth Tisch of Jackson, and Harriet Trapp of Stockbridge. Several nieces and nephews including Betty Ackley of Jackson and Leona Tisch of Grand Rapids. She was also preceded in death by 1 sister, Wilma Rose and 1 brother Wilbur Tisch. Funeral services will be Tuesday June 6, 2006 at 10:00 AM. From the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Stockbridge with Pastor Scott A. Schwertfeger officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Stockbridge. Expressions of sympathy can be mad e to Waterloo Farm Museum or St. Jacob Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at he funeral home, Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM.
Susie West
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 95, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2006. She was born on February 14, 1911 in Jamboree, Kentucky the daughter of Jordon and Maggie (Mandel) West. She had lived in the Stockbridge Area since 1937, moving from Kentucky. She loved to sew, making beautiful quilts. She also loved to work, especially on the farm. She liked walking and loved to dance. She is survived by two sisters Frances (Richard) Bauer of Chelsea, and Phoebe Turner of Chelsea, and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Jo Anne Arnett also of Chelsea. Funeral services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Parson Billy Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 95, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2006. She was born on February 14, 1911 in Jamboree, Kentucky the daughter of Jordon and Maggie (Mandel) West. She had lived in the Stockbridge Area since 1937, moving from Kentucky. She loved to sew, making beautiful quilts. She also loved to work, especially on the farm. She liked walking and loved to dance. She is survived by two sisters Frances (Richard) Bauer of Chelsea, and Phoebe Turner of Chelsea, and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Jo Anne Arnett also of Chelsea. Funeral services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with Parson Billy Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Robert M. Gomberg
Of Dexter, MI
Age 58, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on January 31, 1948 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Henry and Edna (Cohen) Gomberg. He enjoyed toy trains, camping and photography. He was an electrician for Local 252 for several years. On March 12, 1977, he married Pamela L. Aldrich, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Stephanie (Joe Dinkel) Gomberg, one brother, Richard (Sara) Gomberg , his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janet (Ernest) Aldrich , two step-brothers, Stephen Lisanski, and Eugene (Daisy) Lisanski, step sister, Judith (Larry Hunter) Lananski. Four nieces, Ilsa Luna-Flores, Tatianna Gomberg, Jennifer and Laura Aldrich, three nephews Nick (Michelle) Aldrich, Jason, and Scott Aldrich. One brother-in-law Tim (Sherry) Aldrich. Grandparents, June Koch, Doris (Forrest) Halladay, Aunts and uncles, Diane (Richard) Fowler, cousins, Dawn, Darrin, and Dennis (Regina) Fowler, and grand cousins, Daniel and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Edith Gomberg. Funeral services will be Saturday June 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Pastor Doris C. Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Arbor Crest Cemetery, Ann Arbor. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Arbor Hospice Residence or Zion Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Of Dexter, MI
Age 58, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006 at Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on January 31, 1948 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of Henry and Edna (Cohen) Gomberg. He enjoyed toy trains, camping and photography. He was an electrician for Local 252 for several years. On March 12, 1977, he married Pamela L. Aldrich, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Stephanie (Joe Dinkel) Gomberg, one brother, Richard (Sara) Gomberg , his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janet (Ernest) Aldrich , two step-brothers, Stephen Lisanski, and Eugene (Daisy) Lisanski, step sister, Judith (Larry Hunter) Lananski. Four nieces, Ilsa Luna-Flores, Tatianna Gomberg, Jennifer and Laura Aldrich, three nephews Nick (Michelle) Aldrich, Jason, and Scott Aldrich. One brother-in-law Tim (Sherry) Aldrich. Grandparents, June Koch, Doris (Forrest) Halladay, Aunts and uncles, Diane (Richard) Fowler, cousins, Dawn, Darrin, and Dennis (Regina) Fowler, and grand cousins, Daniel and Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Edith Gomberg. Funeral services will be Saturday June 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea with Pastor Doris C. Sparks officiating. Burial will follow at Arbor Crest Cemetery, Ann Arbor. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Arbor Hospice Residence or Zion Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Isabelle M. Oakley
of Mason, MI
Formerly of Stockbridge, White Oak Twp., MI
Age 91, passed away at the Prestige Way extended care home in Holt, on May 23, 2006. She was born the daughter of Albert Daniel and Veronica Catherine (Fox) Pahl on November 2, 1914, in Fostoria Ohio. On August 21, 1948, she married F. Gerald Oakley and he preceded her in death on August 18, 1984. Isabelle graduated from St. Lawrence College with a degree in nursing. She was very active in Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church where she was an Altar Society member, authored a book on the history of the church, and was also a member of the Rosary Guild. Isabelle was an excellent caregiver to many patients, foster children, her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children; John (Stephanie) Oakley of Dimondale, Catherine A. O. Sherman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Theresa Layman of Mason; eight granddaughters, Jennifer Oakley Osborne, Erin Oakley Reynolds, Brooke Oakley Carpenter, Ashley Oakley, Brieanne Layman Hensley, Marissa Layman, Megen Oakley and Alicia Layman; three great-grandchildren, Kymberly, Zachary and Hunter; two sisters, Eulalia Castelein of Tucson, AZ; and Marie Brenamen of Fostoria, OH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by six brothers; Joseph, Clarence, Edward, Peter, Leo, and Fredrick Pahl and four sisters; Lucille Aylsworth, Alice Van Arsdale, Bernetta Hornby and Loretta Siefken. Funeral Services will be held at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, Bunker Hill Township, Leslie, on Friday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Rite of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael Petroski and co-celebrant Rev. Fr. William Lugger. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Vincent Catholic Charities. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
of Mason, MI
Formerly of Stockbridge, White Oak Twp., MI
Age 91, passed away at the Prestige Way extended care home in Holt, on May 23, 2006. She was born the daughter of Albert Daniel and Veronica Catherine (Fox) Pahl on November 2, 1914, in Fostoria Ohio. On August 21, 1948, she married F. Gerald Oakley and he preceded her in death on August 18, 1984. Isabelle graduated from St. Lawrence College with a degree in nursing. She was very active in Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church where she was an Altar Society member, authored a book on the history of the church, and was also a member of the Rosary Guild. Isabelle was an excellent caregiver to many patients, foster children, her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her children; John (Stephanie) Oakley of Dimondale, Catherine A. O. Sherman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Theresa Layman of Mason; eight granddaughters, Jennifer Oakley Osborne, Erin Oakley Reynolds, Brooke Oakley Carpenter, Ashley Oakley, Brieanne Layman Hensley, Marissa Layman, Megen Oakley and Alicia Layman; three great-grandchildren, Kymberly, Zachary and Hunter; two sisters, Eulalia Castelein of Tucson, AZ; and Marie Brenamen of Fostoria, OH; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by six brothers; Joseph, Clarence, Edward, Peter, Leo, and Fredrick Pahl and four sisters; Lucille Aylsworth, Alice Van Arsdale, Bernetta Hornby and Loretta Siefken. Funeral Services will be held at Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian Catholic Church, Bunker Hill Township, Leslie, on Friday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:30 p.m. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:15 a.m. at the church. Rite of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael Petroski and co-celebrant Rev. Fr. William Lugger. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Vincent Catholic Charities. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Bradley Reilly
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 24 died at home on May 23, 2006. He was born on June 16, 1981 in Ann Arbor Michigan, the son of Teri R. Kitley and she survives. Bradley enjoyed fishing, video games, sport of all kinds especially softball and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother he is survived by his step-father Carl D. Kitley of Stockbridge; sister Canada (Kevin) wells of Pleasant Lake; brothers Carl Matthew and Jacob Geoffrey Kitley both of Stockbridge. Also surviving are; uncle James (Teresa) Reilly Jr., Aunt Merri Reilly; cousins Josh, Zac, Taylor, and Tylin; aunt Pat Kitley, uncle Chuck (Jo) Kitley, Aunt Dawn (Clark) Titus; cousins Amber, Staci, Mike, Heather, Clark and Justin. He is also survived by his grandparents Jim and Shirley Reilly, Dewayne and Connie Kitley and his Mom-Mom Wireman. Funeral Services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salvation Army Turning Point Programs of Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home
Of Stockbridge, MI
Age 24 died at home on May 23, 2006. He was born on June 16, 1981 in Ann Arbor Michigan, the son of Teri R. Kitley and she survives. Bradley enjoyed fishing, video games, sport of all kinds especially softball and spending time with his family. In addition to his mother he is survived by his step-father Carl D. Kitley of Stockbridge; sister Canada (Kevin) wells of Pleasant Lake; brothers Carl Matthew and Jacob Geoffrey Kitley both of Stockbridge. Also surviving are; uncle James (Teresa) Reilly Jr., Aunt Merri Reilly; cousins Josh, Zac, Taylor, and Tylin; aunt Pat Kitley, uncle Chuck (Jo) Kitley, Aunt Dawn (Clark) Titus; cousins Amber, Staci, Mike, Heather, Clark and Justin. He is also survived by his grandparents Jim and Shirley Reilly, Dewayne and Connie Kitley and his Mom-Mom Wireman. Funeral Services will be held at the Caskey-Mitchell funeral home on Saturday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Salvation Army Turning Point Programs of Grand Rapids. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home
Florence Evelyn Curry
of Unadilla
Passed away May 22, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born February 20, 1918 in Unadilla, MI the daughter of Austin & Fanny (Scouten) Gorton. She graduated from Pinckney High School and Cleary College and worked in the office of Ypsilanti Stove Company. She was married to Edward L. Curry of Milan, MI on July 3, 1938, and in 1941 they moved to Garden City, MI. She was secretary of the Garden City Board of Education and bookkeeper for C. Hershey Chevrolet Dealership. She attended the Garden City Presbyterian Church helping with the children's choir. She was co-chairman for the first Mother's March of Dimes in Garden City and publicity chairman for the United Way. She was a Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader and a Boy Scout den mother. She worked as a substitute teacher for several years and was Secretary/Office Manager for the Wayne County Branch of Michigan Farm Bureau from 1967-1978, after which she and her husband returned to their present home on Joslin Lake. Her hobbies were sewing, fishing, bowling, playing cards with family & friends, and family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Roland & Laurence Gorton, and a daughter, Patricia Curry. She is survived by her husband, Edward Lewis Curry; daughter, Nancy Christina (Dennis) Kubin of Westland; Betty Colleen (Robert) Barbour of West Bloomfield and a son, Gary Edward Curry of Garden City, MI; five granddaughters, Kristi (Al) Bloink, Shannon (Chad) McElvany, Colleen Marie (Paul) Dembinski, Stephanie F. Barbour and Jessica Kubin, and her four great-grandchildren, Errol Ace and Kira Olivia McElvany, Owen Edward Bloink, and McKinnley Jane Dembinski, as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Unadilla Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Clover T. Bailey officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. from Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research or the University of Michigan Cancer Center.
of Unadilla
Passed away May 22, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born February 20, 1918 in Unadilla, MI the daughter of Austin & Fanny (Scouten) Gorton. She graduated from Pinckney High School and Cleary College and worked in the office of Ypsilanti Stove Company. She was married to Edward L. Curry of Milan, MI on July 3, 1938, and in 1941 they moved to Garden City, MI. She was secretary of the Garden City Board of Education and bookkeeper for C. Hershey Chevrolet Dealership. She attended the Garden City Presbyterian Church helping with the children's choir. She was co-chairman for the first Mother's March of Dimes in Garden City and publicity chairman for the United Way. She was a Girl Scout leader, 4-H leader and a Boy Scout den mother. She worked as a substitute teacher for several years and was Secretary/Office Manager for the Wayne County Branch of Michigan Farm Bureau from 1967-1978, after which she and her husband returned to their present home on Joslin Lake. Her hobbies were sewing, fishing, bowling, playing cards with family & friends, and family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Roland & Laurence Gorton, and a daughter, Patricia Curry. She is survived by her husband, Edward Lewis Curry; daughter, Nancy Christina (Dennis) Kubin of Westland; Betty Colleen (Robert) Barbour of West Bloomfield and a son, Gary Edward Curry of Garden City, MI; five granddaughters, Kristi (Al) Bloink, Shannon (Chad) McElvany, Colleen Marie (Paul) Dembinski, Stephanie F. Barbour and Jessica Kubin, and her four great-grandchildren, Errol Ace and Kira Olivia McElvany, Owen Edward Bloink, and McKinnley Jane Dembinski, as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Unadilla Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Clover T. Bailey officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. from Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home in Stockbridge, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research or the University of Michigan Cancer Center.
Warren A. Leisinger
Of Chelsea
Age 66, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at Chelsea Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born April 13, 1940 in Jackson, MI. the son of the late Don C. and Margaret (Scheele) Leisinger. Warren worked as a driver/mechanic for Chrysler Proving Grounds for 36 years retiring April 30, 1998. He enjoyed fishing, tractors, Hit and Miss engines ,but they all had to be Internationals. On November 10, 1962 he married Alice K. Eschelbach and she survives. Also surviving are their two children; Sarah (Chris) Leisinger Thomas of Ann Arbor and Jeff (Nicole) Leisinger of Plymouth; two loving grandchildren; Maya and Dominik; one brother; Brian (Lana) Leisinger of Stockbridge, One sister-in-law; Helen Steele of Chelsea; Niece and Nephew; Margret (Jeff) Long of Stockbridge and Keith (Stacey) Leisinger of Grass Lake. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Chelsea Area Fire Authority or The Chelsea Community Hospital Health and Wellness Scholarship fund. Private services were held. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Of Chelsea
Age 66, passed away Monday, May 15, 2006 at Chelsea Community Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born April 13, 1940 in Jackson, MI. the son of the late Don C. and Margaret (Scheele) Leisinger. Warren worked as a driver/mechanic for Chrysler Proving Grounds for 36 years retiring April 30, 1998. He enjoyed fishing, tractors, Hit and Miss engines ,but they all had to be Internationals. On November 10, 1962 he married Alice K. Eschelbach and she survives. Also surviving are their two children; Sarah (Chris) Leisinger Thomas of Ann Arbor and Jeff (Nicole) Leisinger of Plymouth; two loving grandchildren; Maya and Dominik; one brother; Brian (Lana) Leisinger of Stockbridge, One sister-in-law; Helen Steele of Chelsea; Niece and Nephew; Margret (Jeff) Long of Stockbridge and Keith (Stacey) Leisinger of Grass Lake. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Chelsea Area Fire Authority or The Chelsea Community Hospital Health and Wellness Scholarship fund. Private services were held. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Linda L. Morse Pitts,
51 of Fort Gratiot Twp., passed away unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2006. She was born to Alfred and Joyce Cook on July 31, 1954 in San Diego, CA., went to school in Zanesville, OH, and later graduated from St. Clair County Community College with a degree in nursing. Previously Linda had worked at Evangelical Home Port Huron and various other area nursing homes. She enjoyed Sewing, gardening, shopping, and was especially fond of Shih-tzu dogs. She is survived by her husband, Jack L. Pitts and her former husband, Larry J. Morse, both of Fort Gratiot Township.; her three children, Charles E. (Suzanne) Brown II of St. Clair Shores, Angela (David) Rock of East China, and Jennifer (Justin) Scott of Chelsea; six grandchildren, Alexa, Haley, Sabian, Erin, Jayden, and Jonah; and her brother, Steven (Denise) Cook of Zanesville, OH; two half sisters Abby Cook and Rhonda Cook both of Zanesville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Cook. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2006 from St. Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Brendan J. Walsh presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Lung Association. The family will receive friend at the church Friday from 10:00 AM. Until the time of service. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
51 of Fort Gratiot Twp., passed away unexpectedly in Mercy Hospital on Monday, May 15, 2006. She was born to Alfred and Joyce Cook on July 31, 1954 in San Diego, CA., went to school in Zanesville, OH, and later graduated from St. Clair County Community College with a degree in nursing. Previously Linda had worked at Evangelical Home Port Huron and various other area nursing homes. She enjoyed Sewing, gardening, shopping, and was especially fond of Shih-tzu dogs. She is survived by her husband, Jack L. Pitts and her former husband, Larry J. Morse, both of Fort Gratiot Township.; her three children, Charles E. (Suzanne) Brown II of St. Clair Shores, Angela (David) Rock of East China, and Jennifer (Justin) Scott of Chelsea; six grandchildren, Alexa, Haley, Sabian, Erin, Jayden, and Jonah; and her brother, Steven (Denise) Cook of Zanesville, OH; two half sisters Abby Cook and Rhonda Cook both of Zanesville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce Cook. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2006 from St. Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Brendan J. Walsh presiding. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Lung Association. The family will receive friend at the church Friday from 10:00 AM. Until the time of service. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Luke William Grifka
Of Chelsea, Michigan
Infant son of Kevin and Shasta (Angell) Grifka died unexpectedly on May 12, 2006 at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He is survived by his loving parents, of Chelsea, his grandparents Kenneth (Melane) Kuenzel of Saline, SGM.Glen (Susan) Angell of Cadiz, KY, and William (Mary) Grifka of Chelsea, as well as his great-grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, with Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Mother Baby Unit.
Of Chelsea, Michigan
Infant son of Kevin and Shasta (Angell) Grifka died unexpectedly on May 12, 2006 at the University of Michigan Hospitals. He is survived by his loving parents, of Chelsea, his grandparents Kenneth (Melane) Kuenzel of Saline, SGM.Glen (Susan) Angell of Cadiz, KY, and William (Mary) Grifka of Chelsea, as well as his great-grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, with Deacon Richard Shaneyfelt officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Michigan Mother Baby Unit.
Brown, Eileen
Chelsea, MI
Passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan at age 88. She was born March 23, 1918 in Evansville, Indiana to Oscar E. and Flossie A. (Julian) Toole. On September 3, 1940 Eileen married William M. Brown, and that union lasted 64 years until he preceded her in death on September 13, 2004. Prior to her marriage, Eileen owned a beauty salon in Indiana. After 1940, she devoted her life to her husband and children and was active in many church and community programs in Dexter, Michigan. Survivors include her two children, Jerry M. Brown (Evelyn) of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Linda J.Brown of Farmington Hills, Michigan; five grandchildren: Randall M.Brown (Mona), Robert W. Brown, Jennifer L. Wilson (Shaun), Benjamin R.Goldberg, and Alex L. Goldberg; three great grandchildren: Caleb, Jada, and Marcus Wilson; three sisters: Elinor Mason France of Spurgeon, Indiana, Lauretta Oliver of Trenton, Michigan, and Doris Connor (George) of Dexter, Michigan; eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: James (Jack) Toole and William E.Toole. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Dexter. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or St. James Episcopal Church of Dexter. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Chelsea, MI
Passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan at age 88. She was born March 23, 1918 in Evansville, Indiana to Oscar E. and Flossie A. (Julian) Toole. On September 3, 1940 Eileen married William M. Brown, and that union lasted 64 years until he preceded her in death on September 13, 2004. Prior to her marriage, Eileen owned a beauty salon in Indiana. After 1940, she devoted her life to her husband and children and was active in many church and community programs in Dexter, Michigan. Survivors include her two children, Jerry M. Brown (Evelyn) of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Linda J.Brown of Farmington Hills, Michigan; five grandchildren: Randall M.Brown (Mona), Robert W. Brown, Jennifer L. Wilson (Shaun), Benjamin R.Goldberg, and Alex L. Goldberg; three great grandchildren: Caleb, Jada, and Marcus Wilson; three sisters: Elinor Mason France of Spurgeon, Indiana, Lauretta Oliver of Trenton, Michigan, and Doris Connor (George) of Dexter, Michigan; eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: James (Jack) Toole and William E.Toole. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Dexter. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Arbor Hospice of Ann Arbor or St. James Episcopal Church of Dexter. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
Mary-Rose Cook
Of Grass Lake Township
Formerly of Chelsea
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond's gift of snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the autumn's gentle rain
Born September 14, 1921 and died May2, 2006. Mary-Rose is survived by her sister Audrey J. Keehn of Chelsea; brother John E.(Betty) Wyss of Southgate; and her stepchildren Donald W. (Dorothy) Cook of FL and Jerald H. (Doris) Cook of NY. For over 30 years she owned Cook’s Store on Sugar Loaf Lake. A memorial service was held at the Pines in Chelsea. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Of Grass Lake Township
Formerly of Chelsea
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond's gift of snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the autumn's gentle rain
Born September 14, 1921 and died May2, 2006. Mary-Rose is survived by her sister Audrey J. Keehn of Chelsea; brother John E.(Betty) Wyss of Southgate; and her stepchildren Donald W. (Dorothy) Cook of FL and Jerald H. (Doris) Cook of NY. For over 30 years she owned Cook’s Store on Sugar Loaf Lake. A memorial service was held at the Pines in Chelsea. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
Helen Gertrude Jarrell of Prestonsburg, KY passed away at the age of 88, Sunday, April 30, 2006 while in the care of Heartland Manor, Jackson, MI.
She was born in Martin KY, March 23, 1918 to William Grant Jarrell and Frances Laurie (Lafferty). She is survived by her two children, Richard A. (Sharon) Lynch and Frances J. (Rod) West. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Pam (Ken) Shepard, Daya (Oscar) Garcia, Trevor West, Briana West and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by several husbands, Earl Lynch, Curtis Jarrell and Chalmer Myers, beloved grandson, attorney, Anthony L. Lynch and three sisters; baby Thelma, Lula DeMarke and Alma Key.
Helen was a stubborn, courageous, adventuresome and independent soul and a woman well ahead of her time. She came to Michigan for the first time during WWII to support the war effort by building B29 bomber airplanes at the Willow Run Airport. She was one of the original ’Rosie the Riveters’. After the war was over, she moved back to Martin, KY.
In 1950, Helen and her family moved back to Michigan and took residence in Munith. In 1956 she hired in at Chelsea Milling Co., ’Jiffy Mix’ and worked there until her retirement in 1969. After retiring, she followed her dream with her husband and started traveling across the U.S. and Canada training and racing their sulky horses. Her horses were quite successful and gave her a tremendous amount of joy. Upon the death of her husband, she moved to Alabama and worked for Auburn University where she taught mentally and physically challenged adults for several years. She also attended the University of Georgia. She then moved back to her home, Prestonsburg, KY and started working for the State with juvenile delinquents and then on to the Layne House where she worked with adults addicted to alcohol and drugs. She retired from the Layne House at age 76. She then resumed her favorite pastimes; traveling, reading and playing cards.
There will be a private family wake in her honor, at her request. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her honor to the Layne House Substance Abuse TRET Program Rehabilitation Service, 1416 South Lake Dr., Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Arrangements for cremation were made by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.
She was born in Martin KY, March 23, 1918 to William Grant Jarrell and Frances Laurie (Lafferty). She is survived by her two children, Richard A. (Sharon) Lynch and Frances J. (Rod) West. She is also survived by four grandchildren. Pam (Ken) Shepard, Daya (Oscar) Garcia, Trevor West, Briana West and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by several husbands, Earl Lynch, Curtis Jarrell and Chalmer Myers, beloved grandson, attorney, Anthony L. Lynch and three sisters; baby Thelma, Lula DeMarke and Alma Key.
Helen was a stubborn, courageous, adventuresome and independent soul and a woman well ahead of her time. She came to Michigan for the first time during WWII to support the war effort by building B29 bomber airplanes at the Willow Run Airport. She was one of the original ’Rosie the Riveters’. After the war was over, she moved back to Martin, KY.
In 1950, Helen and her family moved back to Michigan and took residence in Munith. In 1956 she hired in at Chelsea Milling Co., ’Jiffy Mix’ and worked there until her retirement in 1969. After retiring, she followed her dream with her husband and started traveling across the U.S. and Canada training and racing their sulky horses. Her horses were quite successful and gave her a tremendous amount of joy. Upon the death of her husband, she moved to Alabama and worked for Auburn University where she taught mentally and physically challenged adults for several years. She also attended the University of Georgia. She then moved back to her home, Prestonsburg, KY and started working for the State with juvenile delinquents and then on to the Layne House where she worked with adults addicted to alcohol and drugs. She retired from the Layne House at age 76. She then resumed her favorite pastimes; traveling, reading and playing cards.
There will be a private family wake in her honor, at her request. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her honor to the Layne House Substance Abuse TRET Program Rehabilitation Service, 1416 South Lake Dr., Prestonsburg, KY 41653. Arrangements for cremation were made by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.
Marjorie E. Kalbfleisch
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81 died at her home one April 27, 2006. She was born the daughter of Walter and Rose (Roland) Hill on March 6, 1925 in Manistee, Michigan. On May 14 1938 she married Cleon E. Kalbfleisch and he preceded her in death in 1996. Marjorie enjoyed birds sewing and deer hunting. She also enjoyed canning and picking cherries in Traverse City and along with her husband, they owned Bar 31 in Richmond, MI form 1961 to 1972. She is survived by her son Gerald (Eileen) Kalbfleisch of Stockbridge; sister Marketa Doebler of Phoenix, AZ; niece Marjorie Bowman-Coleman as well as many other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 2 at 11:00 at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m.
of Stockbridge, MI
Age 81 died at her home one April 27, 2006. She was born the daughter of Walter and Rose (Roland) Hill on March 6, 1925 in Manistee, Michigan. On May 14 1938 she married Cleon E. Kalbfleisch and he preceded her in death in 1996. Marjorie enjoyed birds sewing and deer hunting. She also enjoyed canning and picking cherries in Traverse City and along with her husband, they owned Bar 31 in Richmond, MI form 1961 to 1972. She is survived by her son Gerald (Eileen) Kalbfleisch of Stockbridge; sister Marketa Doebler of Phoenix, AZ; niece Marjorie Bowman-Coleman as well as many other nieces and nephews. Also surviving are one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 2 at 11:00 at the Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 6-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m.