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Jerry Lee Waldyke, M.D.

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 84, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. He was born August 14, 1938, in Zeeland, Michigan, the son of Joseph Henry & Diletta (Buter) Waldyke.  Dr. Waldyke was a family physician in the Chelsea area for many years and was one of the founders of Chelsea Hospital. He was a member of Ann Arbor Christian Reformed Church and worked with the Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, and the Chelsea Schools Sex Education Committee.

Gregory Thomas Quinn

of Jackson, Michigan, age 54, died Friday, September 9, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 15, 1968, in Wayne, Michigan, the son of Gary Gregory and Karen Marie (Van Allen) Quinn.

Gregory graduated from Belleville High School in 1986. He became an electrician and was with Local 252 for over 25 years, where he spent quite a bit of time working at the University of Michigan campus and hospital. Gregory enjoyed watching golf, was an avid golfer himself, and loved boating on Wolf Lake. He was always able to offer his family great advice.

Linda Elizabeth Wolff

of Jackson, MI, formerly of Gregory, MI, age 79, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in her home with family at her side. She was born May 10, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Paul R. and Dorothea M. (Sodt) Cook.

Linda proudly worked as the secretary of Special Education department in the Stockbridge school district between the mid 1970's and early 1980's before going to work for the local phone company Alltel Corp., from where she later retired.

Helen Druskinis

Helen passed away peacefully on September 3rd, after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer, surrounded with love. Helen Alice Stell -Bishop -Druskinis was the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Cempura) Stell, born on December 11th,1954, and was the youngest of five children: Theresa, Genevieve, Raymond & Anna.

Family meant the world to Helen. A strong woman, she always found a way to move forward. Education was key to her improving herself. She received her GED, a Bachelor's Degree at Cleary College, and then, in her 60s, continued at Washtenaw Community College to receive her CNA Certificate. Her actions taught us that limits are only what one puts upon themselves.

John W. "Jack" McGuire Sr.

Of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 75, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022 at his home. He was born May 3, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Lewis & Vivian E. (Hubbard) McGuire.

Jack was a member of Saline High School class of 1965. He was a US Army veteran, serving in Germany from 1968-1971. Jack worked at A & L Parts (Allied Inc.) for 35 years, and later for Glacier Hills Retirement Center for 12 years. Jack enjoyed collecting antique small engines and tractors. He very much enjoyed and loved all his dogs, especially his last two dogs, Barney and Brooke, who went before him.