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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 member of the Professional Bull Riders Association and was a bull fighter (cowboy protection). He loved horses and did horseshoeing. Mike owned his own trucking business, “MJR Trucking” in Ann Arbor.

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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.

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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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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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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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