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of Chelsea, Michigan, age 83, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home in Chelsea. He was born April 29, 1933 in Salem Township, Michigan , the son of Louis William. & Alma L. (Inglehart) Esch. Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1984 after 30 years with Chrysler. He was a former member of North Sharon Baptist Church. Gene loved gardening and was an avid Tiger’s fan.
of Chelsea, MI, age 77, died peacefully Monday, September 26, 2016 near his bird feeder at his home. He was born January 6, 1939 in Metamora, MI, the son of John A. & Flora M (Shipp) Weber.
Paul has lived in Chelsea most of his life. He played football for Chelsea High School, and graduated in 1957. Paul enlisted in the Army. He was active in the Chelsea First United Methodist Church, where he served as custodian for many years. Paul worked at the Ann Arbor Fire Department from 1968 until his retirement. He was an active member and past president of Chelsea Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Award and several “Lion of the Year” awards. Paul worked part-time for Ernst Electric. After retirement, he enjoyed going to coffee with his friends. He did a lot of woodworking and enjoyed farming, especially with his children.
of Gregory, MI, formerly of Belleville, MI, age 97, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at home in Gregory, MI. Doris was born September 1, 1919 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of George and Helen C. (Fenn) Essex.
She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter, Carol (Arnold) Escher of Unadilla; son-in-law, Thomas Mitchell of Whitmore Lake; grandchildren, Karen (Stephen) Campbell, Kristen Mitchell, Edward Escher, all of Pinckney; great-grandchildren, Jack and Sarah Campbell, Kate and Ellie Ogg.
of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 64, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home. He was born August 1, 1952 in Trenton, MI, the son of Delmar A. Lawrence and Marie Therese Van Cooley. Terry graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970 and Eastern Michigan University in 1992. He worked at U of M as a bone marrow transplant nurse for many years. Terry loved traveling, golfing, working on his property and spending time with his family. The highlight of his year was throwing his large family’s annual Christmas party.
Age 88, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016 at Legacy Assisted Living. She was born March 21, 1928 in Lyndon Township, Michigan, one of 16 children born to Edwin and Eva M. (Hart) Bauer.
Dorothy resided in the Chelsea area all of her life. She retired from Applied Dynamics in Ann Arbor in January 1991, and was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed laughing and being with others, especially family members. Her hobbies included bowling with her Senior Bowling League, and playing euchre with her family and friends. She loved to exercise at Curves and Anytime Fitness.