Rosemary Collins
of Dexter, Michigan, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was born December 11, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan. Rosemary graduated from Waterford Kettering High School in 1967. She then earned her Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts from Washtenaw Community College and her Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Michigan University in Early Childhood Education. Rosemary was a Deacon at Knox Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor, and a member of the Dexter Senior Center where she enjoyed playing Mahjong. She also enjoyed hiking, reading, painting, drawing and herb gardening.Roy Neil Petsch
Roy Neil Petsch of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 92, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, Monday, March 16, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community in Kresge. He was born October 2, 1933, in Pinckney, Michigan, the son of Adolph Ronald and Ruth Dottie (Leffler) Petsch.
Roy worked for the Chrysler Proving Grounds and then served in the US Army from 1953 - 1955, during the Korean War, as a Sergeant. After serving, he went back to the Proving Grounds, and drove a semi truck for many companies, until his retirement from Consolidated Trucking at the age of 65. Roy was very involved in the Ann Arbor Baptist Church as a deacon, preacher, and bus driver. He enjoyed playing baseball and even had a chance to try out for the Detroit Tigers. Roy was an easy-going guy who loved his family.
Michael Vincent Spade
Michael Vincent Spade, age 54, of New Hudson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, went home to heaven peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospital in Novi. Mike was born November 24, 1971, in Southfield, Michigan, the son of Vincent Louis Spade and Patricia Susan (Andrews) Spade.
Mike graduated from Chelsea High School in 1990, and went on to attend Bowling Green State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Theater and Fine Arts. His love of theater and storytelling stayed with him throughout his life. After college, Mike moved to Florida where he worked for Disney, sharing his enthusiasm and knowledge of film and production with theme park visitors.
Michael J. Rickerman
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, and Knoxville, Tennessee, age 46, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at U of M Hospital due to cancer. He was born August 27, 1979, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Rick & Mary Ann (Staebler) Rickerman. Mike graduated from Chelsea High School, class of 1998. He was a bullfighter and pick up man for the Professional Bull Riders Association and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. He loved horses and did horseshoeing. Mike owned his own trucking business, “MJR Trucking” in Ann Arbor.
Judy Anne Johnson
Judy Anne Johnson of Stockbridge, Michigan, formerly of Canton, and Jackson, age 82, passed away peacefully Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 6, 1943, in Dexter, Michigan, the daughter of Charles A. and Florence M. (Broesamle) Briston.
Judy worked as a custodian for the US Environmental Protection Agency in Ann Arbor, for over 10 years, until she retired. After retiring, she spent her time with family, playing dice and card games. She loved to read romance novels and enjoyed crocheting. Judy was the best mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She had a heart of gold and leaves a lifetime of memories.