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Howard Eugene Griffis

Howard Eugene Griffis of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Hanover, and Horton, age 81, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. He was born July 6, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Raymond Franklin and Helen Mary (Ayres) Griffis.

Howard worked in sales and formerly owned Griff's Party Store in Horton. He coached basketball for Hanover-Horton schools, was the Hanover Township Supervisor in the 70's, and was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church. Howard was a lifelong fan, and season ticket holder, of the University of Michigan sports and was proud that 3 of his grandchildren were U of M graduates. He liked to hunt, fish, play golf, be active on the water, and enjoyed family trips to the casino. Howard was a quiet, kind, and caring man.

Jacqueline “Jackie” Beth McGee

Jacqueline “Jackie” Beth McGee of Dexter, MI, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 61, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at her home. She was born February 15, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Clayton & Diana Joan (Egle) LaPointe.

Jackie graduated from Ann Arbor Pioneer High School in 1982. She attended Lawrence Tech where she studied graphic art. Jackie worked for the Real Seafood Company, the Fresh Seasons Grocery Store, and the Bright Recovery Center. She was an art collector, and enjoyed going to estate sales. Jackie was the love of Sam's life, and they were together for almost 18 years.

Charlene Ann Harris

Charlene Ann Harris of Gregory, Michigan, age 82, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph A. & Dolores Pearl Weinburger.

Charlene was a Master Gardener and member of the Chelsea Area Garden Club. An avid horticulturist, she was a co-founder of the American Conifer Society Central Region and editor of their quarterly bulletin for 5 years. Charlene taught many classes on gardening and designed and landscaped many gardens in the area. Later in life she began working with ceramics, and her work was sold in numerous art fairs and shops.

Marjorie Irene Miller

Marjorie Irene Miller of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grass Lake, went to heaven to be with her husband, Bill, on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at home with her family at her side. She was 85 years old, born September 21, 1940, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph P. and Mabel F. (Rayment) O'Donnell.

Marjorie was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church of Chelsea. She was the owner of Urban Auto Sales of Jackson, and enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, bowling, golfing, traveling, and her family.

Jim Brazin

James Claude Brazin of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 80, passed away at home Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born October 4, 1945, in Hamtramck, Michigan, the only child of James Albert Brazin and Lenore (Moninski) Brazin.

Jim graduated from Mt. Clemons High School in 1963, and attended Michigan Tech for one year, then Wayne State University where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jim worked at the Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2002.

John A. Hand

John Hand, age 80, of Chelsea died on November 29, 2025, at St. Joe’s Hospital (Trinity) with his loving family at his side. John was born in Ann Arbor on January 25, 1945, and lived in Ann Arbor for the first 5 years of his life. After that, his family moved to North Lake where his parents, Stanley and Alice Hand, owned the Inverness Inn and also resided there.

John went to Chelsea Schools where he lettered in Football and Wrestling and his love of golf began at Inverness Country Club. He graduated in 1964 and remained a true Bulldog his entire life keeping in contact with many of his classmates over the years. After high school, he was off to Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, where he was on the wrestling team. Sadly, during John’s first semester of college, his brother, Stanley Jr., died suddenly. Despite dealing with his grief, John excelled in college. He received many honors including being named in Who’s Who in Colleges and spending a semester at American University in Washington D.C. as part of an honors program.

Sandra Joy Avery

Sandra “Sandi” Avery, age 79, of Dexter, Michigan, passed away November 20, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Tom and Fran VandenBrink. Sandi lived an extremely vibrant, full life and was the embodiment of adventure, from traveling the world, to jumping off bridges and out of airplanes, to trekking up mountains, to riding her motorcycle about the country.

Sandi was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University, and served as an occupational therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, until retiring in 2006. Her career was a reflection of her thoughtfulness and genuine caring about people. Sandi will be remembered for the way she made everyone who knew her feel valued, welcomed, and cared for. Her regular calls and visits to friends and family will be deeply missed. She was fiercely devoted to her family and was considered the family social coordinator and was often referred to as the family “glue.” Her legacy of kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all those she touched.