April 16, 2025

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Obituaries

The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.

Articles for category: Obituaries

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Ralph L. Wurster

Ralph L. Wurster of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, died peacefully on January 5, 2024, at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.  He was born March 10, 1930, in Manchester, MI, the son of Charles and Lydia (McClean) Wurster.  Ralph graduated from Manchester High School in 1948.  He joined the Army after high school.  On October 23, 1953, ...

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Dr. Charles F. “Chuck” Morton

Dr. Charles F. “Chuck” Morton, DDS, age 89, of Chelsea, formerly of Union City, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at St Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti.  In keeping with Chuck’s wishes, he has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the First ...

Vicki Maynard Sipple

Vicki Maynard Sipple, age 71, of Dexter, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home.  Vicki was born September 7, 1952 to Betty (Floyd) Maynard and the late John Maynard. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Sipple (Steve Wichmann) and grandson, Isaac Wichmann, of Saline.  She is also survived by mother ...

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Pansy Allen

Pansy Allen, of Stockbridge, MI, age 78, passed away on May 26, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital.  Pansy was born on May 9, 1946 in Salyersville, KY, the daughter of Tollie and Myrtle (Patrick) Stanley. She had lived in the Stockbridge area since 1990, and prior to that she had lived in the Bradenton/Sarasota area of Florida ...

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Martha Ann Turnbow Darr

In Loving Memory of Martha Ann Turnbow Darr Martha Darr, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, fell asleep in Christ on Friday, May 25, at 1:18 a.m., at the age of 89. Surrounded by family members during her final hours, her departure leaves a heartache no one can heal, but her life leaves ...

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Julia Katharine Luckritz

Julia Katharine Luckritz of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Solomans Island, Maryland, and Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at her home in Chelsea. She was born October 12, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur J. and Jessalyn D. (Cairns) Walters. She was a loving wife and ...

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Sandra Sue Darrow

Sandra Sue Darrow, affectionately known as “Mema,” was born on March 1, 1944, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She peacefully departed this life on May 13, 2024, in Dexter, Michigan, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra was a long-time resident of Dexter.  Sandra was the beloved daughter of Art Selent and Wilma Sweet. On September 2, ...

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Winnie Parker

Winnie Parker, of Chelsea, MI passed away May 12, 2024, due to Lewy Body Disease. She was born Winifred Suzane O’Haver on November 29, 1937 in Terre Haute, IN to Emma O’Haver and John Roe. Winnie married Joseph Parker in 1965 and moved to Chelsea in 1970 where she lived most of her life. Winnie ...

David W. Brudon

David W. Brudon, of Chelsea, MI, age 72, passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home in Chelsea, MI.  David was born on November 19, 1951 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of William and Doris (Turner) Brudon. He spent his formative years in Ann Arbor, where he cultivated lifelong passions and friendships.  David dedicated over ...

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Noah David S. van Reesema

Noah David Siewertsz van Reesema – Accomplished student and athlete, curious reader and traveler, loving family member and trusted friend, passed away to the next life on April 20, 2024. Noah was born on December 8, 1997, in Northville, Michigan. From an early age, Noah loved spending time with his extended family “up north” at ...

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Alva Henrietta Cumming

Alva Henrietta Reibel was born May 6, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY to Jay and Alva (Cole) Reibel. She married the love of her life, Kenneth James Cumming, on August 29, 1942 in New Rochelle, NY. Sadly, Kenneth passed away August 16, 1965.  During her lifetime, Alva lived in New York, Paris, France, Massachusetts, Ohio and ...

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Ruth L. Chadwell

Ruth L. Chadwell, age 96, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on May 9, 2024 at Chelsea Retirement Community. Ruth was born on March 28, 1928 in Roaring Spring, PA, the daughter of Roy and Irene (Thomas) Delozier. She married Harry P. Buberniak on May 19, 1949 in Philadelphia, PA.  They lived in Southgate, MI for ...

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Donna M. Pierce

Donna M. Pierce, age 87, of Chelsea, MI, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Donna was born on February 7, 1937, in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Paul and Nellie (McKinney) Steeb. On July 7, 1956, she married the love of her life, Donald F. Pierce, in ...

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Mary Ann Seigel

Mary Ann Seigel, age 89, of Gregory, MI, passed away on April 30, 2024 at WellBridge of Pinckney. Mary Ann was born on November 15, 1934 in Lansing, MI, the daughter of William and Clara (Becker) McGee. She married Arnold R. Seigel on January 23, 1971, and lived in Gregory the remainder of her life. ...

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Norma J. Spadafore

Norma J. Spadafore, of Stockbridge, MI, age 72, passed away on April 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Norma (affectionately known as Normi) was born on June 2, 1951, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Norman and Marjorie (McIntee) Mitchell. She grew up in Leslie, MI, graduating from Leslie High School ...