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Karen Elizabeth Erb Fitzpatrick

of Hudson, New Hampshire, age 73, died peacefully Monday, April 21, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born October 15, 1951, in Exeter, New Hampshire, the daughter of Ruth Berry (Erb) and Stuart Kemp Whipple.

Ruth raised Karen to be independent and adventurous during her childhood in Providence, Rhode Island, where she attended Beneficent Church and graduated from the Lincoln School. She also spent a year as an exchange student in France. She earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, and two master's degrees in Education from the University of New Hampshire and Duke University. Karen taught special education and first grade in North Carolina and Southern New Hampshire. As a teacher, Girl Scout troop leader, and mother she loved working with and helping children. Karen found the outdoors inspiring and fulfilling, with that joy first kindled by teen summers at Camp Kehonka. She loved hiking, canoeing, and sailing, and shared that passion with her family and friends. Karen enjoyed creative writing, including writing songs with her sister-in-law, Jane. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua. Karen had dogs throughout her life, often more than one, and loved to both tell and hear stories about each dog’s unique personality. Karen was an incredibly kind person and lived her life with enthusiasm, joy, and empathy.

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Roy Andrew Yeary

of Napoleon, Michigan, formerly of Inkster, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. He was born October 23, 1958, in Garden City, Michigan, the son of Willie and Beatrice Evelyn (Garrison) Yeary.

Roy retired from General Motors in 2009. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and collector. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

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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 studied CAD Engineering at Washtenaw Community College and was a CMM Programmer for 40 years. Jeffrey enjoyed traveling; and liked being at the ocean and spending time with family and friends.

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Craig Alan Maier

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 68, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born May 26, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Walter F. and Joan Neal (Fluno) Maier, Jr.  Craig grew up in Ann Arbor, and moved to Chelsea his junior year of high school, graduating in 1974. He attended the University of Michigan for one year before serving in the Army with the 983rd Corp Engineers. He retired from the Army Reserves after serving 24 years. Craig worked for the Village of Chelsea for 25 years, retiring as the Superintendent for the Department of Public Works. He served as Treasurer with Legion Post 31 in Chelsea, and was the Lima Township Supervisor for 8 years.

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Pamela Kay Dyer

of Manchester, Michigan, age 73, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 12, 2025, at her home with her family. She was born December 3, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of James & Luella Esther (Steinaway) Dyer.

Pam graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, class of 1970, and attended Grand Valley State University. Pam lived in Traverse City, and later had a farm and store on Manitoulin Island, Canada, where she sold wool products and maple syrup that she made. Pam moved to Ann Arbor and worked at Workbench Furniture and was a manager at Saturn Automotive Dealership. After years of sales, Pam started her own business, Clear It Out, Clean It Up. She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Ann Arbor. Pam enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing, dancing, and playing with her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was compassionate and protective of her family, and loved her many fur babies. Pam was first and foremost, a caregiver and a best friend to each of her children. Her contagious smile brought joy to everyone.

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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 from 1960-1962, in the 508th Military Police Battalion. He attended Jackson Community College 1966-1967, and transferred to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1971, with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. William worked as a Sales Account Manager to Auto OEM Manufacturers, a Sales Engineer and Industrial Engineer all with Johnson Controls, from 1963 - 2002 (including Stubnitz Greene Corp. and Hoover Universal, Inc., acquired by JCI). He attended the Chelsea Church of the Nazarene and previously, the First Church of the Nazarene in Northville. William was a member of the 508th Military Police Alumni Association.

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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 school, David worked as an information technology specialist, first for a consulting company and later for Notre Dame University. As his illness progressed, he was unable to continue working but was able to live with family.

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