January 27, 2026

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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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Barbara Ann Hochrein

Barbara Ann Hochrein

Barbara Ann Hochrein of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 91, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community in the Kresge Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 11, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Emanuel Carl & Elsie Barbara (Bernthel) Seitz. Barbara was a Charter Member of Our Savior Lutheran ...

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Richard Walker McHugh

Richard Walker McHugh

Richard Walker McHugh, of Dexter, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the University of Michigan Hospital on December 24, 2025, at the age of 73, following a brief battle with cancer. Known to his friends and colleagues as “Rick,” he was born on December 9, 1952, in Shelburn, Indiana. He spent his early years in Sullivan ...

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John Michael Meyers

John Michael Meyers

John Michael Meyers, age 83 of Boyne City, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 22, 2025.  John was born on June 16th, 1942, to the late Carl and Gertrude Meyers in Dearborn. After graduating from Dearborn High School in 1960, he became a Barber and later built a 30-year career with ...

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Lawrence Lees “Larry” Wolcott

Lawrence Lees “Larry” Wolcott

Lawrence Lees “Larry” Wolcott, born August 17, 1936, passed away peacefully at the University of Michigan Hospital at the age of 89, leaving behind a life defined by quiet wisdom, artistry, and a steady devotion to friends and family. Raised in Upper Nyack, New York, Larry showed an early aptitude for craftsmanship, building his own ...

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Nancy Sue Kiel

Nancy Sue Kiel

Nancy Sue Kiel (née Van Riper), age 90, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Nancy was born on August 5, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan. She married Franklin “Frank” Sweeny in September 1953, and together they raised five beautiful sons. She later married Stanley “Ron” Kiel in April 1993. Nancy ...

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Edward Emery Goulet

Edward Emery Goulet

Edward Emery Goulet, age 96, a long-time resident of Kawkawlin, MI, currently residing in Chelsea, MI, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025, following a short illness. Ed was born on May 8, 1929, at the family farm in Kawkawlin, MI, the son of Samuel and Laura (Erbisch) Goulet.  He graduated from St. James High ...

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Buryl “Bud” Breed

Buryl “Bud” Breed

Buryl “Bud” Breed, age 92, of Dexter, MI, peacefully passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025. Bud was born in Bloomingdale, MI on April 5, 1933, to the late Audrey June (Hudson) Jacobs and the late Beryl Otis Breed. Bud grew up in Paw Paw, MI and graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1952. He ...

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James Carol Marshall

James Carol Marshall

James Carol Marshall was born on June 29, 1943, in Wayne, Michigan, to Katherine and James Erf Marshall.  Jim attended Chelsea High School and graduated with his class in 1961. While in his senior year, he began working at Gelman Sciences as a janitor. Not a surprise to anyone who knew him, Jim worked his ...

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