Helena Emma Lentz
Age 90, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 23, 2015, peacefully with her family at her side. She was born February 15, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Emil & Emma (Marek) Trelenberg. Helena graduated as Salutatorian of Romulus High School in 1942. During WWII, she worked for the Red Cross at Romulus Air Force Base. After the war, she worked as a private secretary for Great Lakes Steel and Ford Motor Company. After her children were grown, she worked in the Pharmacy and Insurance Office of Ypsilanti State Hospital for 8 years. She has been a Missouri Synod Lutheran all of her life, and was a Sunday School teacher, member of the Alter Guild, and sang in the choir most of her life. Since coming to Chelsea in 2006, Helena and Harvey were members of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea.
of Chelsea, Michigan. Virginia Ann (Hathaway) Johnson passed away in her home on Nov. 8th at the age of 89. One of the "Greatest Generation", Jinny was born September 16th, 1926 in Holt, MI and lived through the era of the great depression and WWII. At a post war dance in Six Lakes, her beautiful auburn hair attracted the notice of her true love, Gilford and they were married on September 7th, 1946. Jinny and Gil spent their honeymoon years in Leland, an area she loved to revisit. They moved several times before finally settling in Chelsea the summer of 1968. She was an assistant sportswear buyer for Milliken's Department store in Traverse City. She also worked several years in the Chelsea State Farm office.
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of E. Jordan, Michigan, age 86, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at her daughter's home in Chelsea. She was born February 28, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Roy & Raechel (Frick) Scott. Margaret attended Boyne City High School with the class of 1946. She worked as a bookkeeper, and later in RV sales. Margaret belonged to the Presbyterian Church, and was baptized in Boyne City. She was a former member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge in Pinckney. Margaret loved cooking, doing crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, and was an avid reader.
of Howell, MI, age 81, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Howell, Michigan. She was born December 19, 1933 in Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert & Nora (Anderson) Barton. Lora attended the Baptist Church. She married Charles Clayton, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, James (Kim) Szegi, of Highland, MI, Richard “Karl” (Trisha) Szegi, of Jacksonville, FL; her daughter, Nancy Jo (Dennis) Irish of Chelsea; 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jerry and Johnny Barton.