May 19, 2025

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Shirley Arlene Chase

Shirley Arlene Chase, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at her home at The Pines in Chelsea, Michigan. Shirley was born in Topinabee, Michigan, to Herbert and Irene Whitehair. The best way to describe Shirley is that she lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and service to others. She worked for ...

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Betty E. Braatz

Betty E. Braatz passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born to Erwin H. and Frieda M. (Schaible) Braatz on March 1, 1934. She was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly J. Jorfi, and her parents. Betty had a strong faith in God and is now in the arms of Jesus. Betty graduated ...

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Suzanne Koch 

Suzanne Koch  Chelsea Suzanne Ruth Koch, 79, passed away March 25, 2025.  She was born on September 20, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Walter Koch and Ruth (Campbell) Koch. She will be remembered as a warm and loving person who always had a smile for everyone.  Suzanne will be missed by her brother and ...

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Patricia Ann “Pat” Parr

Patricia Ann “Pat” Parr, age 71, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on April 22, 2025 at Trinity Health-Ann Arbor Hospital. She was born on September 3, 1953, in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, the daughter of  Donald R. and Betty (Foust) Young. Pat graduated from Chelsea High School in 1971. She graduated from St. Mary’s School ...

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Jeffrey Bruce Lovely

Jeffrey Bruce Lovely of Dexter, Michigan, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. He was born February 25, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Oren Bruce Lovely and Maurine (Hodgkins) Snay. Jeffrey attended Chelsea High School and graduated from Huron High School in Ann Arbor. He ...

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William Paul Zsenyuk

William Paul Zsenyuk passed away on April 11, 2025. Those who wish to honor and celebrate Bill’s life are invited to join his family for a Hungarian Celebration of Life and luncheon  on Saturday, June 7 at noon at Manchester Mill on the Water, 201 E. Main Street, Manchester.  Bill was born on May 28, ...

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Douglas Alan Schrader

Douglas Alan Schrader of Jackson, Michigan, age 72, died Thursday, April 10, 2025, following an illness. Doug grew up in Chelsea, Michigan, attending both St. Mary’s School and Chelsea High School. He was born May 1, 1952, the son of Donald and Gwen (Minick) Schrader. Doug is survived by his father and siblings: Lori (Mike) Love of ...

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Patrick “Pat” Lilley

Patrick “Pat” Lilley It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pat Lilley, a man who brought warmth, humor, and unwavering values to all who knew him. Born on October 20, 1947, Pat passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, ...

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John Wesley Bishop, Jr.

John Wesley Bishop, Jr., of Manchester, MI, age 78, passed away April 10, 2025, at his home while surrounded by his loving family.   During the last two days of John’s life, numerous family members and friends were able to show their love by sharing memories.  Out-of-state family sent text messages reminiscing about their childhood ...

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William Howard Boudreau

William Howard Boudreau of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Plymouth, age 83, passed into heaven on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born June 9, 1941, in Newberry, Michigan, the son of John William and Jane Alice (LaPine) Boudreau. Bill graduated from Adrian High School in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army ...

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David Michael Ball

David Michael Ball, 66, died Thursday, February 11, 2025, at home after many years of suffering with multiple sclerosis. David was born on September 20, 1958, to Norma (née Wood) Ball and Ivan J. Ball in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended public schools in Iowa City, graduating from West High School in 1976. After high ...

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Richard Ferris “Rick” Bousley

Richard Ferris “Rick” Bousley of Dexter, Michigan, age 78, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home in Dexter. Rick was born January 10, 1947, in Texarkana, Texas, the son of Ferris and Anna (Johnson) Bousley.  Rick’s father was a member of the US Air Force and the family moved to Ann Arbor when his ...

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Gary Charles Allen

Gary Charles Allen, age 81, of Stockbridge, MI, passed away on April 5th, 2025, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. He was born on October 29th, 1943, in Detroit, MI, the son of Donald and Virginia (LeVoy) Allen. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service from 1962 to 1967, stationed in New London, CT. It ...

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Samuel Elisha Johnson

Reverend Samuel Elisha Johnson, age 92, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on April 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born the son of circuit rider pastor John William (Lillian Lucille) Johnson on November 6, 1932 in Noxubee County, Mississippi, his father receiving the news of Samuel’s ...

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Kim Robert Swartz

On February 14, 2025, the world lost a good man. Kim Robert Swartz, age 78, passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Sarasota, FL. Though his passing was not expected, we take comfort in the fact that he was surrounded by those who loved him most in his last days on Earth. In ...