Donna F. Chambers
of Manchester, formerly of Chelsea, age 71, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home with her family. She was born May 26, 1944 in Hudson, Michigan, the daughter of Donald & Florence (Huff) Murphy. Donna graduated from Hudson High School in 1962, and earned her Associates degree from Siena Heights in 1985. After graduation, she started working for the University of Michigan in 1986, until her retirement in 2009. Donna was an active member of Sharon United Methodist Church. She and Dan were very involved in the Ann Arbor Ski Club. Donna’s hobby was jewelry making, and she derived great joy spending time with her grandchildren and attending their various events.
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of Pinckney, MI, age 72, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born November 12, 1942 in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of William J. & Mary B. (Honeck) Hafner. Leo was a 1960 graduate of Chelsea High School. He worked at U of M in maintenance, retiring in 1993. Leo enjoyed cruising in his old car. He was a conservationist who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Leo belonged to the Pigeon Club “American Giant Homers Association” and raised rabbits.
Of Grand Rapids, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 79, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was born May 11, 1936 in Salyersville, Kentucky, the daughter of Amos & Frances (Bailey) Auxier. Bobbie was a member of Faith Baptist church for many years. She also attended Dexter Gospel for several years.
of Garden City, MI, formerly of Chelsea, age 45, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at U of M Hospital. He was born February 6, 1970 in Saginaw, the son of John L. & Mary Ellen Cox. Ed graduated from Chelsea High School in 1988. He served in the US Air Force before working at iConnect, and later at Tegrit Software Ventures. 
Age 86, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born August 9, 1928 in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Paul Leander & Bessie (Boileau) Bates. Betty graduated with a Bachelors Degree in vocal Music Education of Arts from Cornell College in Iowa, and received her Masters in Music from the University of Michigan. She taught vocal music while in college. Betty sang in the choir at the First United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor for over 45 years, where she and Jim were long-time members.