age 87, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Helen Darwin, and 2 brothers, William and Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Susan McPherson Darwin; three daughters, Victoria Darwin Rushton, Anna Hamill, Sarah Inderhees; son James Inderhees; and 3 grandsons, Richard Rushton, Ryder Rushton, and Garrett Hamill; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Of Dexter, Michigan
Velma Jean Jeffery, best known as “Jean” or “Jeanne” passed away on July 11, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Jean was the middle daughter of Ernest and Gladys Seyfried, born on December 12, 1934 at their home on Glenwood Street in Ann Arbor.
Jean attended Ann Arbor (Pioneer) High School graduating in 1953 with an emphasis in stenography. She put her skills to use first as a sales associate at Kline’s department store, the police department and Phillips Manufacturing. After the birth of her daughter Stephanie, she chose to stay home to raise her and kept herself busy as co-leader in Brownies and Girl Scouts and volunteering at Sunday School at the Dexter United Methodist Church. Jean went back to work at Wylie Middle School in Dexter as a substitute secretary and then landed a full-time position as school secretary and then secretary to the Principal.
of Chelsea, age 53, died Friday, July 1, 2022, at his home. He was born May 7, 1969, in McKinney, TX, the son of Carl Newton & Linda Sue (Price) Watson.
Tom started as a welder in Texas. He drove HiLo as a material handler and worked as Chief Union Steward at Ventra in Fowlerville. Tom was quiet and very creative, he loved making something out of nothing. He enjoyed making beautiful “Wooley Pig” pens out of scrap Fordite. He was smart, with a good sense of humor, and he genuinely cared about people.
of Stockbridge, MI, age 72, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022. He was born February 25, 1950, the son of Roy Curtis and Rena Mae (Burlision) Copeland. Michael attended the Family Tabernacle Church of God in Pinckney and the Highest Praise Worship Center in Stockbridge. He worked for General Motors as Laborer I & O in the Ypsilanti Power Train. He loved working outside and working with his hands. Michael raised 3 generations and was very involved in his kids' lives. He enjoyed movies with his grandkids and had a great sense of humor. He was the greatest dad and also their best friend. He was a great husband - there was none better.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 51, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022. He was born April 16, 1971 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Charles Allen & Barbara Jean (Bauer) Fredette, who love him more than words can express. He also leaves behind his beloved daughter, Marissa Mae who was the center of his world. Shannon graduated from Chelsea High School in 1989, and attended Washtenaw Community College attaining an Associates Degree in Marketing. He discovered a remarkable talent for plumbing, and became a Licensed Master Plumber. He was employed by Chelsea Plumbing for many years and later worked independently. Shannon loved to golf at Pierce Lake Golf Course in Chelsea and Arcadia Bluffs in northern Michigan. His true passion was spending summers at his favorite beach on Lake Michigan near Arcadia. Shannon was a wonderful Dad and son and treasured the time he had with his cat Maissa.