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Stephanie Elliff Doll

Stephanie Elliff Doll of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Milford and Livonia, age 68, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Michigan Medicine. She was born April 22, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence Cash and Sophia Helen (Wojciechowski) Elliff.

Stephanie attended the University of Michigan, Dearborn, earning her Bachelors Degree. Wanting to advance her career in finance she went on to earn her Masters in Finance at Walsh College. Stephanie started her career as a CPA in an Auditing Firm working out of the RecCen in Detroit. Then one of her audit clients saw some real talent and hired her into private business. She worked at AvFuel Corporation for 31 years and served most of her time there as Vice President/Controller.

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Richard Dale Lane

LANE, Richard Dale, “Rick” of Chelsea, MI, passed away August 30, 2026, at the age of 71, following a battle with cancer. He was born December 17, 1954, in Warren to Dolphias (“Bill”) and Fannie (Haney) Lane. He is survived by his wife Lori Purtill, daughter Chelsea, son-in-law Michael Martin and family dog Peter.

Rick graduated from Oakland University with a degree in Journalism and had a long and varied career, most notably working in marketing at Visual Services, Inc in Bloomfield Hills. He and Lori retired to Vonore, TN, in 2019 before returning to their home state of Michigan in 2026.

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Roberta Ann Hinz

Roberta Ann Hinz of Dexter, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her home. She was born September 4, 1935, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, the daughter of Emanuel M. and Jessie Rhoda (Michalson) Ringler.

Roberta was 9 years old when she was baptized at the Michigan Center Bible Church. Later on, she attended Mt. Hope Bible Church, Immanuel Bible Church, and more recently, Faith Baptist. Roberta loved teaching and taught in a one room schoolhouse. She was active in Girl Scouts and was Secretary for 35 years. Roberta also served in a prison ministry, teaching at Maxey Boys School in Whitmore Lake, and Cassidy Lake in Chelsea. When they were young, Roberta enjoyed riding on the front of Herbert's hydroplane as counterweight. She roller skated until she was 67 years old, and she loved camping in Florida, in their camper converted from a school bus.

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Arthur "Art" Nelson Neil

Arthur “Art” Nelson Neil, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, 2026, at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born July 21, 1942, in Warren, Michigan, the son of William Elmer and Mary Madeline (Williams) Neil.

Art graduated from Alcona High School in Harrisville, MI, in 1960. After graduating he was recruited into the U.S. Army where he served just under 2 years during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from service, he continued to serve his country by joining the Army Reserves and National Guard at various times throughout the years, contributing to nearly 3 decades of service to his country.

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Cyrus "Cy" David AtLee

Of Chelsea, Michigan, went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 73, on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by his family in his home in Chelsea. The family would like to thank Arbor Hospice staff for the care they gave him. He was born December 6, 1952, in Gladwin, Michigan, the son of Cyrus York & Megan (Meyer) AtLee.

After graduating as Valedictorian from Gladwin High School class of 1971, Cy earned his BA in electrical engineering from U of M. He spent his entire career working at various companies in the plastics production industry. Most recently, Cy worked at Bekum America, where he was appreciated and supported.

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