of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Chelsea, age 93, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born December 28, 1930 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Darwin R. & Cora K. (Bollinger) Downer. Doris was born and raised in Chelsea. She graduated from Chelsea High School, and went on to earn her bachelors and Masters in Education at Michigan State University. After college, Doris spent her life in Ann Arbor, becoming a Spartan and a Wolverine fan. Doris taught in the Ann Arbor Public Schools, ending at Tappan Junior High School. She left teaching to raise her children. After her divorce, Doris restarted her career in the late '80's as a sales representative in the publishing industry, serving school libraries of Michigan. She loved to travel, and her sales job allowed her to travel all over Michigan, where she knew all the school librarians by name.
Shirley Ann Luhouse (nee Wright), aged 89, from Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away November 15th, 2024 at home, with her family lovingly by her side. A cherished individual known for their kind, loving, caring, and witty personality, lived a life filled with tremendous love for her family and faith.
Shirley married Robert John Luhouse on July 25, 1954, in Dearborn. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2010. She is survived by her son, Robert John Luhouse, Jr. of Westland; her daughters, Linda Kaye (Darrell) Spruce of Chelsea, and Karen Marie Kehoe of Milford; 4 grandchildren, Sarah (Mike), Rachel (Devon), Bobby, and Eric (Kate); 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, and great-great-grandchild.