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Paula Jeanne Wilson

of Belleville, MI, formerly of the Chelsea/Dexter area, age 67, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born May 8, 1948 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Richard William  & Betty (Sadler) Wilson. Paula was a member of the Ann Arbor Eagles #2154 for 20 years, where  she worked as a waitress and bartender.

Kathryn Edith (White) Nilsen

of Grass Lake, Age 70, died Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born December 28, 1944 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur & Maxine (Irwin) White. Kathy loved her family, friends her church and the Lord. She also loved history and researching things! She researched her family history, gardening tips, the Bible pretty much anything she wanted answers to. She was kept going by her loving family (especially 3 sweet granddaughters) friends and her church.

Rudolph "Rudy" Harold Rohde

Age 90, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his home. He was born November 25, 1924 in York Township, Michigan, the son of George & Matilda (Neebling) Rohde. Rudy attended Salem Grove United Methodist Church. He was a member of Michigan Labor Union Local 503. In his younger years he worked as a farm hand on various farms. Rudy then went to work for Don & Warren Porath, the King Sealy Plant for 10 years, Paul Peltcs Construction, O'Hara Construction, and finally Manchester Stamping. He enjoyed farming and trapping for fur.

Roger W. Steffens

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 70, died suddenly Friday, September 25, 2015 in Jackson County due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 9, 1945 in Farmington, Michigan, the son of Irvin W. & Gladys (Watson) Steffens.  Roger attended Chelsea High School. He farmed with his father all his life. Roger was an avid hunter and fisherman, and belonged to several hunting associations. He was active in tractor pulling. Roger was an animal lover, and he won many awards and trophies for showing his dogs.

George Arthur Denton

of Holland, Michigan, age 85, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born January 13, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Wilbur Otha & Mabel (Kuykendall) Denton. He married Lois Katherine Denton, and she survives. Other survivors include 6 daughters, Deborah Gimlin, Vicki (Mark) Daane of Chelsea, Kimberly Neubecker, Lori Shellhouse, Sandra Kelly, and Sherri Rizzo.