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Jordan Brandon Jarrell

Jordan Brandon Jarrell of Jackson, Michigan
 
Jordan passed away tragically on April 28, 2023. He was born on August 5, 2007 to his loving parents, Shawndra Mundinger and Brandon Jarrell. He was a sweet, caring, and adventurous 15 year old young man. He loved playing football, basketball, and being outdoors, but mostly he liked hanging out with his friends. He was a big MSU fan. He attended school in both Stockbridge and Grass Lake, but was currently finishing this school year online. 

Audrey Foster

Age 92, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. She was born October 13, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Melbourne James & Dorothy E. (Thomas) Troxel.

Audrey graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She worked at U of M for many years, retiring in July, 1986. She attended Sharon United Methodist Church and was a member of the Ann Arbor Women’s City Club.

Willard Edward Michaud Jr.

of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at his home. He was born December 12, 1943, in Ionia, Michigan, the son of Willard Edward Sr. & Helen (Shores) Michaud. Will graduated from Lakewood High School in Lake Odessa, MI. He then served in the Army in Vietnam. Will retired from Consumers Energy after 37 years. He loved fishing and camping in his fifth wheel.

Ronald G. Joseph

Age 87, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Chelsea Hospital (ICU). He was born September 10, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Dona Thomas & Ethel L. (Osborn) Joseph.

Ron grew up in Chelsea. On September 4, 1958, he started working at the Chelsea schools and worked there for many years.

Judith Marie "Judy" Thornton

of Milan, Michigan, age 74, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 20, 2023 peacefully at her home. She was born August 25, 1948 in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Bernard “Parky” and Mildred “Micki” (Bersuder) Crawford.  She was an employee of Ford Motor Company in Saline, where she was involved with the Union (First Female Union Representative). Judy was an avid sports fan, especially the Detroit Red Wings. She loved outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, and snowshoeing. Judy was an Augusta Township Trustee and volunteered for the Augusta Fire Department. She enjoyed quilting, was the President of the Ann Arbor Quilt Guild, and gave away many quilts. Judy was a very smart person with knowledge of many things, and her father taught her many practical skills. She even designed the home that they lived in.