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When choosing a direct cremation, our services include...

  • Prompt pickup of the body at time death by our staff.
  • Meeting with family to write obituaries and plan services if desired.
  • Private viewing at funeral home for family members (when possible).  No embalming or casket required.
  • Placement of obituaries if desired (obituaries on our website at no charge)
  • Prompt filing of the death certificate, and obtaining copies for the family.
  • Cremation Tray and sales tax
  • Transportation of the deceased by our staff, using funeral home vehicles.
  • Cremation and return of ashes, usually within 3 days.
  • Ashes can be returned in a simple plastic urn at no additional cost.
  • Assistance with burial of ashes if desired

Some outside costs to consider:

  • Certified copies of death certificates (Washtenaw County $15.00 for one/ $5.00 each additional)*
  • Obituaries in newspapers*
  • Crematory Fee*
  • Medical Examiner Charge*

*These costs will be "cash advance" items, meaning we will pay all of the fees for you and add them to your final invoice.  Please also note that these items vary greatly, depending upon place of death and services requested.

Recent Obituaries

Beatrice "Bea" Fraker

of Jackson, MI, age 91, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born July 26, 1932 in Coleman Michigan to Carl & Rhuey (Alberts) Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She married Marvin Fraker on August 3, 1957 and was married for 63 years. She is survived by their four sons and their wives: James (Marcela)-Oceanside, CA., Gerald (Bobbie)-Roanoke VA, Donald (MaryJane)-Grand Rapids MI, and Daniel (Janet)-Manitowoc WI. Eight grandchildren: Tanya, Joel, Pamela, Kimberly, David, Sarah, Amy & Elliot. Six great grandchildren: Payton, Cali, Brent, Elizabeth, Tomas & Gabriel. Several nieces, nephews’ cousins & friends.

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Kenneth Rice

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Trinity Health in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was born July 9, 1941 in Detroit, MI, the son of Harold R. & Mildred M. (Kidel) Rice.

After graduating high school, Kenneth attended the Center for Creative Studies. When he was young, he enjoyed racing cars, and later got involved with various car clubs, including: a Jaguar club, Rolls Royce club, and a Camaro club. Ken later opened a custom cabinet shop in Ann Arbor called “Cabinets by Kenneth”. He worked for GM in Romulus for many years. After his retirement, he traveled extensively his RV. Ken was very active at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and also loved the Chelsea Senior Center. He was a quiet, and reserved man, but could also be very humorous.

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William Doyle Chandler

Age 95, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home in Sliver Maples of Chelsea with his daughters by his side. He was born August 6, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Hervey D. & Lois W. (Wood) Chandler.
 
Bill served during the Korean War in the United States Air Force, as a 1 Lt. (Class of 49-C) He loved flying and flew C 52 (Cargo Transport) planes between the US, Japan and Korea. 
 
He was discharged from the Air Force in 1952 and followed his brother to Michigan State College where he met his wife, Marilyn Rice. They were married in 1953 in East Lansing, MI. In 1954, they moved to Chelsea where they raised 3 daughters.
 
Bill was part-owner and manager for the Detroit Abrasives Company, an abrasive reclaiming business that his father-in-law had started. He sold the business in 1968 and returned to school to become a teacher. He taught for a couple years at Milan High School, then was invited to come to Chelsea High School to establish and operate the Work-Study and Co-op Programs. He also taught business education and business law classes.
 
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Karen Ann Burson Fahle

Eldest daughter of Richard and Lenor Burson, most recently of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Wyandotte, MI, Madison, WI, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, Rochester Hills, MI, and Fort Myers, FL, died Friday, March 15, 2024. 

Karen had an insatiable love for stories. Whenever she encountered a tale that made her laugh, she'd request it from you repeatedly, amplifying her laughter with each retelling. If you were unavailable to oblige, she'd happily steal your story as her own performance piece. If you haven't heard the "madras" story, or the one about the 14-point buck, please don't hesitate to inquire.

Her passions were as big as her spirit. Karen fancied herself the Julia Child of the Midwest, whipping up feasts fit for an army no matter the number gathered around the table. Her affinity for all things extra extended beyond her cooking, from her ubiquitous super-sized iced tea jug to her cherished dogs. Starting with reasonably-sized golden retrievers and labradors, Karen soon graduated to colossal Newfoundlands and eventually to English Mastiffs—the gentle giants of the dog world.

Karen's love for her husband, LeRoy, was her biggest gift to herself and she missed him terribly and struggled after his passing in 2004. Their shared world adventures included years in Heidelberg, Germany, where LeRoy served as an Army Captain before being deployed to Vietnam. Later, Karen and LeRoy co-managed one of the hottest tailgates at the University of Michigan stadium for more than 25 years, set up just outside the player entrance–where her cook-for-an-army instincts came in very handy. Married 40 years, theirs was a shared life filled with good friends and grand fun.

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Thomas McGaw, Jr.

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Punta Gorda, Florida, age 94, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1929 in Norwood, Ohio, the son of Thomas Joseph McGaw and Dorcas Elizabeth (Ballard) McGaw.

Thomas (Tom) and his six siblings grew up in Norwood. It was there that he met his wife of nearly 76 years, Phyllis. They were married on November 10, 1947 and raised their three children in Chelsea, Michigan and they survive. Son Thomas (Hazel) McGaw III of Grass Lake; daughters Janice (Larry) Gaken of Chelsea, and Patricia (Brad) McGibney of Temperance as well as six grandchildren Erin Knott, Evan (Ann) Chiumino-Knott, Adam (Marina) Knott, Thomas McGaw IV, Catherine (Kelly) Richmond, Michael McGibney; six great-grandchildren Alexis, Alivia, Helen, Lauren, Seamus, and Philip; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, six siblings, and grandson Philip.

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William David "Bill" Bell

William David “Bill” Bell, eldest son of Donald and Dorothy Bell passed March 10, 2024 at the age of 93. We are grateful that he passed peacefully with his family at his side and lovingly cared for by the staff at Evangelical Health in Saline MI. Our “Dad” to the end, he was most concerned that his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are all well and happy; bills are paid, arrangements made. We know Dad was welcomed with open arms into Heaven by Mom (“Billie”), daughter Jane, his parents, and the many friends, family and faithful pets who preceded him in death.

A thoughtful, loyal, honest person who believed in service, Bill was always involved in his community whether as the Mayor, school board member, volunteer police officer, HOA President, club President, or Board Member of a charity.

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William Carl Rosentreter

of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Chelsea, Michigan, age 60, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at the Community Hospital East in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born January 4, 1964, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of John and Irla M. (Scripter) Rosentreter.

Will was a maintenance worker at Hillside Terrace in Ann Arbor & Indiana.

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