William “Bill” Eugene Koch
William “Bill” Eugene Koch of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born January 22, 1940, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Christian Paul and Isabelle (Frayer) Koch. Bill graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1958. He became a finish carpenter and worked for Butcher and Willits. Bill took pride in building a beautiful home in Dexter for his family....
Nancy Louise Schutze
Nancy Louise Schutze of Pinckney, Michigan, formerly of Detroit, age 95, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home on Halfmoon Lake. She was born August 3, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of William Wallace and Shirley Louise (Slayton) Travis. Nancy graduated from Northwestern High School, class of 1947, and went on to take some accounting courses. She was heavily involved with the North Lake United Methodist Church in Chelsea. Nancy enjoyed crafting and...
Raymond Noel Maurer
Raymond Noel Maurer was born on November 26, 1940, to Irene Behrendt Maurer and her husband, Francis. He peacefully passed from this life, surrounded by family, at the age of 85, after complications from Cerebrovascular disease, dementia, and diabetes on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Ray was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus, his granddaughter, Hannah Lee, and many other family and friends. He grew up in Allen Park, Michigan, joining his older siblings...
Joan Allen
Joan Allen of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 26, 1932, in Royalton, Kentucky, the daughter of Homer and Elma (Crace) Howard. Joan graduated from Royalton High School in 1950. She loved the South and the mountains of Kentucky. She grew up on a 2000-acre farm at the base of a mountain, where the Licking River ran in front of it. She shared...
Nelson Adelbert Kothe
Nelson Adelbert Kothe of Manchester, Michigan, age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born July 5, 1943, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the son of Norman Ray and Erva Mae (Whelan) Kothe. Nelson worked at the Chelsea Proving Grounds for 38 years as a driver and mechanic. He enjoyed woodworking, and loved antiques, antique engines, tractors, and classic cars. Nelson was married to Nellie for 20 years before...
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Kotlarek
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Kotlarek of Gregory, Michigan, age 68, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He was born February 4, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Joseph Gerald and Verna Antionette (Bak) Kotlarek. Tony graduated from Bishop Borgess High School in Redford. He attended a technical school and worked for GM at the Romulus Engine Plant. Tony enjoyed his Kawasaki motorcycle when he was young, and loved listening to music, reading, and...
Patrick “Pat” McSweeney
Patrick “Pat” McSweeney of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, and Michigan Center, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home. He was born April 24, 1961, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Myles Frederick and Evelyn Marie (Shoquist) McSweeney. Pat graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1979. He went to work at Bookcrafters/Sheridan Books, and worked there for over 40 years. Pat also worked at Village Motors/Golling for 20 years. He was a...
Ronald W. Harris
Ronald W. Harris of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of West Branch, age 89, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Ashley Court in Brighton. He was born December 12, 1936, in Saginaw, the son of Roland A. and Eulalia (Ensor) Harris. Ron was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Ann Arbor, where he served as an Elder and Choir Director. He was a music teacher in the Chelsea School District for many years, was...
David Leslie Johnson
David Leslie Johnson of Saline, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Linden Square Senior Care in Saline. He was born September 24, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Bervin Andrew and Carol (Seaver) Johnson. David went to Whitehall High School, graduating in 1960. He then went on to study drafting at Ferris State College. David was a Design Engineer, working for Ford Motor Company in the Dearborn...
Donna Mae Dault
Donna Mae Dault of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grass Lake, age 85, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 22, 1940, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle A. and Jennie M. (Scripter) Walz. Donna graduated from Chelsea High School in 1958. Donna took care of the accounting for Jim's construction business. She was a member of Waterloo United Methodist Church, volunteered at the Chelsea Fairgrounds, and was...
David Raymond Royer
David Raymond Royer of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ferndale, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born September 6, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan, the son of Denzil J. and Hazel R. (Wolka) Royer. Dave was a husband and father. He was a General Manager for 40 years at Rosaen Filters, Inc., and then Flow Ezy Filters, Inc. Dave was a member of the Grass Lake Assembly of...
Beulah “Merle” Machemer
Beulah “Merle” Machemer of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 94, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Silver Maples. She was born February 3, 1932, in Melvindale, Michigan, the daughter of Kindred and Carra (Edwards) Deel. Merle graduated from Melvindale High School in 1950, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wayne State University and a Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Michigan. She worked as a children’s...
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