The Chelsea Senior Center is offering a Loss & Healing Support Group that meets Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washingotn St, Chelsea.
* An ongoing Support Group for anyone coping with a loss or grieving a past or recent change in your life.
* Join Gina Frankhart & Ginnie Hartman to learn about the stages of grief coping skills, and creative expression.
* Find a place to talk, share, listen & heal
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Cole Funeral Chapel is a family-owned funeral home committed to caring for your family. An independent funeral home in Chelsea, Michigan, our mission is to meet your needs whatever they may be. We provide a wide range of services, from sitting down with you to discuss future needs to grief counseling after the death of a loved one. 
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We want to help your family choose services that fit your needs. We will walk you through your options without pressuring you, and we will help you to compare the costs of different options. Regardless of your choice, we will treat your loved one with respect, we will help you write and place obituaries, we will obtain death certificates promptly, and help you chose the final resting place for your loved one's ashes. We will not try to sell you services or merchandise you do not need.
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Raymond Noel Maurer was born on November 26, 1940, to Irene Behrendt Maurer and her husband, Francis. He peacefully passed from this life, surrounded by family, at the age of 85, after complications from Cerebrovascular disease, dementia, and diabetes on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Ray was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus, his granddaughter, Hannah Lee, and many other family and friends.
He grew up in Allen Park, Michigan, joining his older siblings Jerry and Donna. His sisters Diane, Tina, and Patsy will join them later. He graduated from Melvindale High School in 1959 and enjoyed playing many sports, especially baseball. He joined the Army in 1960. While stationed in Alaska, he played baseball and installed and repaired telephone lines. He also enjoyed time in France while in the Army until 1962. When he returned home, he asked his dad if he could get him a job at the Ford Rouge Plant. His dad encouraged him to get a college education.
Read more ...of Manchester, age 82, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born July 5, 1943, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the son of Norman Ray and Erva Mae (Whelan) Kothe.
Nelson worked at the Chelsea Proving Grounds for 38 years as a driver and mechanic. He enjoyed woodworking, and loved antiques, antique engines, tractors, and classic cars.
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Of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea and Michigan Center, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at home. He was born April 24, 1961, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Myles Frederick and Evelyn Marie (Shoquist) McSweeney.
Lisa Annette Lammer of Grass Lake, Michigan peacefully passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 60. Lisa loved spending her time shopping, watching her granddaughter play softball, visiting her grandchildren, gardening, taking care of her house plants and flowers, cooking for her family and snuggling with her cat Chester. A native of Jackson, Michigan, she was born May 5, 1966 and is the daughter of the late Thomas Leo Bell and Lois Ann (Moon) Bell of Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from Western High School in 1984. Lisa was a proud co-owner with her mother Lois of Westside Deli in Jackson operated and ran for 11 years from 1991 to 2002.
of Gregory, Michigan, age 68, passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at his home. He was born February 4, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Joseph Gerald and Verna Antionette (Bak) Kotlarek. Tony graduated from Bishop Borgess High School in Redford. He attended a technical school and worked for GM at the Romulus Engine Plant. Tony enjoyed his Kowasaki motorcycle when he was young, and loved listening to music, reading, and fishing. He was a great cook and enjoyed making his mother’s recipes. Tony was very outgoing and liked to spend time at home on his porch greeting every neighbor. The members of Ellsworth Lake were his second family. He was the unofficial mayor of Ellsworth Lake and an Honorary Lifetime Board Member of the Ellsworth Lake Association. Tony was loved by so many.
Ronald W. Harris of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of West Branch, age 89, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Ashley Court in Brighton. He was born December 12, 1936, in Saginaw, the son of Roland A. and Eulalia (Ensor) Harris.
Ron was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Ann Arbor, where he served as an Elder and Choir Director. He was a music teacher in the Chelsea School District for many years, was a piano tuner, and played taps for the Washtenaw County Honor Guard.
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Patrice Marie “Pat” Rubadeau (74) of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Ohio, the beloved daughter of Lillian and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, John; her children, Heather, Alexis, Becky, Nick, and Pace; and her grandchildren, as well as her sister Linda, brother Larry and their families. Her family was the most important thing in her life.