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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.

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Walter James "Jimmy" Gates

Of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grand Junction, CO and Kansas City, MO, age 39, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, in New Buffalo, Michigan. He was born June 30, 1986, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the son of Marjorie Diane (Kohn) Gates & James Walter Gates.

Jimmy had a bachelor of science degree from Colorado Mesa University. He worked for Bose as a software engineer for their vehicle sound system division, and he enjoyed his job very much. He had also worked for Quantum Signal AI in Saline. Jimmy was a simple man and a creature of habit. He loved his dog, Zoe. Jimmy enjoyed fantasy books, fanfiction, the Great Lakes, green trees, and taking long rides in his car and listening to audio books. He was a foodie, and liked to stop at different restaurants while out on his drives. He was especially close to his sister, Bailey, and his nephew, Christopher, who lived with him for the first five years of Christopher’s life.

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John Erik Mikael Hellström

John Erik Mikael Hellström of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 46, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Michigan Medicine. He was born September 23, 1979, in Hållnäs, Sweden, the son of Sven Åke and Britta Katarina (Holmström) Hellström.

Erik came to Michigan from Sweden almost 16 years ago for his Post-Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He loved Michigan so much that he ended up staying and working for Ford Motor Company until a few years ago when he started working at the fabulous EAVX in Ann Arbor.

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Felix Maximus Montalvo

A precious angel that walked among us has been called back to heaven to be with God. Though he was not here with us for very long he will live on with us forever. Felix Maximus Montalvo was born November 21st, 2024, to honored parents Juan Felix Montalvo lll and Amber (Keyser) Montalvo in Ann Arbor, MI.

He is survived by five older brothers, Juan Felix Montalvo IV, 30, Devon Keelan Waller, 24, Cameron Christopher Waller, 22, Tyler Brady Waller, 20, and Keenan Chip Waller, 16. Felix was also Uncle (Tio) to Mason David Montalvo, 9, and Nova Lynn Montalvo, 4. Beloved by living grandparents, Juan Felix Montalvo II and Sandra Kay Montalvo. Joined in heaven with grandparents, Ronnie Mosher Sr., Judy Ann Mosher, and Uncle Earl "Chip" Robert Keyser Jr.

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Harry Cole Kipfmiller

Harry Cole Kipfmiller of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was born December 30, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Edward John and Kathryn P. (Cole) Kipfmiller.

Harry graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1954, and served with the National Guard from 1953 - 1961. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. He worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 30 years, and worked part time at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department and the Dexter Police Department. Harry was a Boy Scout Leader in Ann Arbor and delivered Meals On Wheels.

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