of Chelsea, Michigan, age 74, died peacefully Friday, May 22, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born August 11, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Norman G. & Ardith L. (Rust) Smits. Carol was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in the Christian Home Group, Chancel Choir, and Creative Play. She enjoyed belonging to the United Methodist Bridge Club, “Sit and Stitch”, and Quilting Club.
of Dexter June went to be with her Lord May 7, 2015. She was at home with her family at the time of her death. June was born in Iron River, MI on February 24, 1918. She was the sixth of nine children to William and Teckla (Helstrom) Aiken. She moved to the Dexter area in 1937 and worked as a ward helper at the U of M Hospital for two years. She met her husband Earl when he was working in the U.P. with the U of M Forestry School. They married in 1939 and resided on the Dexter Township family farm for the rest of their lives.