February 19, 2026

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Jeffrey Lynn Schmidt

Jeffrey Lynn Schmidt

Jeff Schmidt passed away February 15, at his home, ending a life well lived. Born December 6, 1954, to Richard and Jean (Eisenbeiser) Schmidt, he was raised at North Lake and lived most of his adult life in the Chelsea area. Jeff graduated Chelsea high school with the class of ‘73, and Hope College in ...

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Gloria Jean Clay

Gloria Jean Clay

Gloria Jean Clay, Gregory, MI, age 79, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at her home in Gregory after a brief illness. She was born December 8, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence John & Nancy (Monterosso) Neubauer. Gloria graduated from Lincoln Park High School in 1964. She was a librarian for a ...

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William “Bill” Widmayer

William “Bill” Widmayer

A. William “Bill” Widmayer passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on August 4, 1931 to the late Edgar and Ruth (Taylor) Widmayer in Ann Arbor. He lived in the Dexter/Pinckney area his entire life. Bill graduated from Dexter High School in 1949. He served his country in ...

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Patrick Vincent “Pat” Singer

Patrick Vincent “Pat” Singer

Patrick Vincent “Pat” Singer passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the age of 74 at his home in Gregory, MI. Pat was born on November 19, 1951, in Stockbridge, MI, the third son of Morgan (Fred) and Josephine (Elaine Young) Singer. He was a lifelong Gregory resident and a 1970 graduate of Stockbridge ...

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Mary Jane Zwach

Mary Jane Zwach

Mary Jane Zwach of Chelsea, Michigan, age 78, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born March 1, 1947, in New Ulm, Minnesota, the daughter of Lawrence and Louise Barbara (Guemmer) Scheid. Mary grew up in New Ulm, MN, where she attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and worked ...

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Richard “Dick” Ernest Herderich

Richard “Dick” Ernest Herderich

Richard (Dick) Ernest Herderich, born on February 7, 1937, to the late Adam and Barbara (Meyer) Herderich, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith, who passed away in 1997 after 39 years of marriage. Dick is survived by his loving children, Mike (Kathy) Herderich, Mark ...

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Judith Jean “Judy” Corwin 

Judith Jean “Judy” Corwin 

Judith Jean “Judy” Corwin of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in the Pines. She was born September 23, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Ludwig and Louise Katherine (Koch) Walters. Judy graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1951. She worked at the Goodyears Department ...

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Ronald Lee Griffith

Ronald Lee Griffith

Ronald (Ron) Lee Griffith, 91 of Dexter, Michigan, passed away on January 15,2026, after a short illness. Ron was born in Navarre, Ohio, August 29, 1934, to Webster (Web) and Willa Griffith. He had 5 brothers, Eugene (Jeep), Larry, Jim, Glen, and Cliff. His parents and brothers have all preceded him in death. He graduated ...

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Robert James Keezer

Robert James Keezer, 88, of Park Rapids, Minnesota, passed away at his home on January 24, 2026, following a short illness. He was born to Dale E. and Clarice B. (Wright) Keezer on May 6, 1937, the second of three sons. A graduate of Chelsea High School, Bob went on to get his degree from ...

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Todd William Weber

Todd William Weber

Todd William Weber, age 66, went peacefully to be with his Lord at his home in Napoleon Township. He was born on September 22, 1959, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late William Weber and Shirley (Bernard) Vandervoort. Todd was an avid outdoorsman who found his greatest peace in nature. He loved deer hunting and ...

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John R. Ewing

John R. Ewing, 68, of Monroe, MI, died tragically, on August 23, while traveling in Europe. He was working on one of his many research projects when he was in a fatal car accident. John was born in Oakland County, MI, in 1957, to Bernice and Thomas Ewing. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Oakland University and ...

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James Picklesimer

James Picklesimer

James Picklesimer of Jackson, Michigan, age 63, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born December 2, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Ishmael and Mae (Bailey) Picklesimer. James attended Chelsea Schools. He loved shooting pool and mushroom hunting. Survivors include children, Ashley Beeman, and ...

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Richard Joseph Boff

Richard Joseph Boff

Richard Joseph Boff, age 41, of Dexter, Michigan, was born on May 15, 1984, and passed away on January 4, 2026. Richard, known to many as Richie, was a deeply thoughtful and kind person whose quiet presence and caring nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He was preceded in death by ...

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Joanne Elizabeth Smart

Joanne Elizabeth Smart

Joanne Elizabeth Smart, age 79, of Tipton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Joanne was born on January 2, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio, the youngest daughter of Enar and Elizabeth (Berger) Johnson.  She is a graduate of Woodward High School in Toledo, OH. On March ...

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Dixie Lee Dirkse

Dixie Lee Dirkse

Dixie Lee Dirkse, age 87, of Milan, Michigan, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 4, 1938, on the outskirts of Chicago, Illinois, and was raised in Harvey, Illinois, and later Baldwin, Michigan. She was one of three children, alongside her siblings Darlene and Thomas Robinson. ...

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