Vincent Arthur Merkel

of Dexter, MI, age 89, died Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at his home. He was born January 10, 1925 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of Arthur Merkel & Isabell (Kerbaugh) Merkel - Broderick.

2016 Community Halloween Event

The Kiwanis Club of Chelsea and Cole Funeral Chapel will once again host Chelsea's Halloween Costume judging contest.  We will be at the Cole Funeral Chapel parking lot on Monday, October 31, starting at 5:30 pm!  Cider and donuts will be provided. 

PLEASE NOTE THE JUDGING TIME IS AT 5:30 to allow judging before trick-or-treating and games (so the costumes will be fresh) and while it is still light out (so we can all see the costumes and get great pictures).  Judging will take place from 5:30-5:40, so don't be late!  We hope to announce winners and take photos starting at 5:50 pm.

For the COSTUME JUDGING, categories will be 5 years & under, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, and groups.  In each category, First and Second place will be chosen for Best Costume and Most Original.  All contestants will receive a participant ribbon.

After the winners have been announced, and pictures taken, we encourage you to enjoy Halloween in our town by trick-or-treating, and attend the Community Block Party (5:30-7:30 at the Washington Street Education Center). 

Carl Herbert Pfitzenmaier

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died Monday, June 17, 2013 at his home. He was born April 19, 1927 in Lodi Township, the son of Herbert F. and Frieda M (Hirth) Pfitzenmaier.

2017 Community Halloween Event

The Kiwanis Club of Chelsea and Cole Funeral Chapel will once again host Chelsea's Halloween Costume judging contest.  We will be at the Cole Funeral Chapel parking lot on Tuesday, October 31, starting at 5:30 pm!  Cider and donuts will be provided. 

PLEASE NOTE THE JUDGING TIME IS AT 5:30 to allow judging before trick-or-treating and games (so the costumes will be fresh) and while it is still light out (so we can all see the costumes and get great pictures).  Judging will take place from 5:30-5:40, so don't be late!  We hope to announce winners and take photos starting at 5:50 pm.

For the COSTUME JUDGING, categories will be 5 years & under, 6-8, 9-12, 13-18, and groups.  In each category, First and Second place will be chosen for Best Costume and Most Original.  All contestants will receive a participant ribbon.

After the winners have been announced, and pictures taken, we encourage you to enjoy Halloween in our town by trick-or-treating, and attend the Community Block Party (5:30-7:30 at the Washington Street Education Center).