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Ronald (Ron) Lee Griffith

Ronald (Ron) Lee Griffith, 91 of Dexter, Michigan, passed away on January 15,2026, after a short illness.

Ron was born in Navarre, Ohio, August 29, 1934, to Webster (Web) and Willa Griffith. He had 5 brothers, Eugene (Jeep), Larry, Jim, Glen, and Cliff. His parents and brothers have all preceded him in death.

He graduated from Canton South HS in 1953, where he played football and met his future wife, Barbara Elenora Lanning.

On June 12th, 1955, he married Barbara. They were married for 62 years until her death in 2020.

Ron attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, on a football scholarship. He graduated in 1957, with a BA in Math and was promptly drafted into the Army.

During his time in the Army, he was trained in a brand-new technology at the time, computing. This would become his lifelong vocation.

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Shirley Loy

Of Whitmore Lake, MI, age 90, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at her home. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter of Forrest & Eula Bonnette.

Shirley graduated from Marietta High School in Ohio. Shirley loved to cook. She was a cook at Stadium Tavern in Ann Arbor for many years. Shirley enjoyed catering after she retired. She fed everyone, and loved helping people.

She is survived by her children, Terry (Jerry) Anderson of Munith, Woodrow Loy of Hartland, Cheryl Fleming of Spring Arbor, James (Rhonda) Loy of Stockbridge, Lanny Loy of Whitmore Lake, Scott Loy of Ann Arbor, John Loy of Napoleon; her brothers, Jack Bonnette, Steve Bonnette, David Bonnette; her sisters, Charlotte Cowan, Janice Blake, Rilla Wetz; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph Loy; her siblings Gary Bonnette, Donna Hill, and Mary Patterson.

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Mary Ann Busfield

Mary Ann Busfield
January 5, 1934 - January 18, 2026

The family of Mary Ann Busfield is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 92.

Mary Ann was born on January 5, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Ann E. (Krachie) Haviland.

Mary Ann was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, and worked for the University for over 30 years in the Dept. Of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

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Gregory Diemer

Of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grosse Ile, age 82, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Trinity Hospital, Ann Arbor. He was born March 4, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Donald Leo & Thelma Louise (Hartnett) Diemer.
 
Greg graduated from Lincoln Park High School, and attended Henry Ford Community College. He worked for Mack Truck for a short time, and then worked for Ford at the RenCen and in Dearborn. Greg attended Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea for many years. He liked to play Euchre and ping pong at the Chelsea Senior Center. Greg was very family focused, and enjoyed his grandkids and nieces and nephews. He coached soccer and baseball with his boys. Greg had a great sense of humor which he never lost, even in the end.
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Morton Goldberg

Morton Goldberg of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly a longtime resident of Ann Arbor, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Glazier Commons. He was born November 1, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.

Morton had a Masters of Science degree and worked as a Software Engineer. He is survived by Charlotte Wyche of Chelsea, who looked after him. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and longtime friend, Don Wyche.

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