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of Munith, Michigan, formerly of Cumic, Serbia, age 103, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in Munith. She was born in 1921, in Cumic, Serbia, the daughter of Alexander Milivojevic and Ruza Simic.
Slavka loved her church, St. Lazarus Orthodox Cathedral. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Slavka retired from the University of Michigan.
Age 92, died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Lakehouse Kalamazoo. She was born October 25, 1932, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Emil H. & Salome C. (Augst) Schroeder.
Carol was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea. She was an educator in the South Redford School District and at the University of Michigan Dearborn for over 15 years each. Carol enjoyed reading and writing, along with attending plays, art galleries and museums.
of Chelsea, age 86, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born July 23, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Edith Esther (Hookway) Cooley.
Frederick grew up in rural Stark County, Ohio. He lived near and worked on his grandparents’ farm until leaving for college in 1956. Frederick earned his A.B. degree from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky, in1960, and then his Master of Divinity from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio, in 1965. Frederick served as Chaplain for the Navy Reserves from 1968 - 1982. Frederick was a Methodist minister for 40 years. He served at the United Methodist churches in Mayfield Village, Ohio (1965-1968), Brookpark, Ohio (1968-1974), and Garfield Heights, Ohio (1974-1979). After moving to Michigan, he served as a minister at the United Methodist churches in Bay Port (1979-1983), Mt. Clemens (1983-1988), Hancock (1988-1994), Wayne (1994-2001), and after retiring, served for another 6 years at West Side United Methodist Church in Ann Arbor (2001-2007). He enjoyed wood carving, photography and framing, and going on walks with his dogs. Frederick also enjoyed traveling, his favorite places being Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Williamsburg, Virginia.
Of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea. age 84, died at Legacy Assisted Living due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born August 27, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Marshall & Marian (Horrack) Major.
Judy met the love of her life, Fred, in 1958. She graduated from EMU with a degree in Occupational Therapy and had a career as an Occupational Therapist, working in outpatient psychiatry at both Mercywood and Foote Hospitals. After retirement, she spent lots of time in the upper peninsula with her husband, Fred, on Caribou Lake, where they built a cottage in 2001. She especially enjoyed landscaping the cottage, her snowball hydrangeas and Japanese weeping pine thrive to this day. Judy also enjoyed running, walking, reading, and spending time with her family. She loved gardening and enjoyed the flowers and vegetables growing at Legacy. Judy enjoyed painting and various craft projects. She and Fred traveled the world, often with their friends. Her favorite trip was one to Africa, taken with her friend Joyce.
A cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on December 13, 1935, in Rockford, Ohio, he was the son of Agnes and Charles Dugan.
Mike was preceded in death by his sisters, Ann (Dugan) Yergens, Geraldine (Dugan) Lange, Judith (Dugan) Hooley, and Collette Dugan, as well as his brothers, Charles and Vincent Dugan. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Dugan.
Mike proudly served in the Ohio National Guard, taking great pride in his service and country. His professional career as a pharmacist at Dayton’s Children’s Medical Center was defined by compassion and humor. Patients and colleagues alike appreciated his ability to provide comfort, often through his quick wit and trademark laugh, infused with playful sarcasm.