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John Gagern Riske

Age 76, died Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Chelsea Hospital. He was born April 24, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edwin A. and Gertrude E. (Gagern) Riske.

John attended Lutheran East High School and graduated in 1966. He attended EMU, and then Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL. John was a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Pastor who served churches in Hale, MI, Glennie, MI, Bach, MI, and finally at St. Thomas Lutheran in Ann Arbor before retiring from ministry. John’s passion was music. He enjoyed playing the piano, organ and singing, he also played the organ at various churches, most notably for Mt. Calvary Church in Detroit and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chelsea. John was currently a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. John liked telling jokes, goofing around with his family, and playing with his grandchildren.

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Shirley Ann Luhouse

Shirley Ann Luhouse (nee Wright), aged 89, from Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away November 15th, 2024 at home, with her family lovingly by her side. A cherished individual known for their kind, loving, caring, and witty personality, lived a life filled with tremendous love for her family and faith. 

Shirley married Robert John Luhouse on July 25, 1954, in Dearborn. He preceded her in death on November 29, 2010. She is survived by her son, Robert John Luhouse, Jr. of Westland; her daughters, Linda Kaye (Darrell) Spruce of Chelsea, and Karen Marie Kehoe of Milford; 4 grandchildren, Sarah (Mike), Rachel (Devon), Bobby, and Eric (Kate); 11 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and 5 nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, and great-great-grandchild.

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Donald Gilbert Hay

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Jenison, age 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with family by his side. He was born August 24, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Maxine Hay. Loving husband of the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Sigwards for 53 years.  

Donald graduated from Fort Madison High School in Iowa. He then served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean War where he was trained as an electrician. After serving, Donald worked as an electrician and maintenance foreman for Steelcase Inc. for over 35 years. Donald was a member of the Steelcase Retirement Club and an active member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. During retirement, he and Jackie spent their winters in Long Key, Florida with family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing tennis, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and gardening.

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Craig Stephen Courtney

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Saline and Menominee Michigan, age 52, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his home. He was born March 13, 1972, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Stephen and Norma (Conrad) Courtney.

Craig graduated from Menominee High School in 1990 and then went on to Central Michigan University before earning his Master’s degree at Eastern Michigan University. He worked for Creative Solutions which became Thomson Reuters in Dexter/Ann Arbor until 2016 and then for Parishsoft. 

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Ellen P. Farr

 of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor

Ellen Farr, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 87 at Chelsea Retirement Community. Born June 25, 1937, in Lapeer, Michigan, Ellen was the cherished daughter of Henry L. and Elizabeth F. (Brown) Purdy.
 
Ellen grew up in Rochester, Michigan, graduating from Rochester High School in 1955. She attended Albion College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in home economics, a subject she later taught at Milford Junior High School. It was at Albion that Ellen met James Farr, the love of her life. They married on August 23, 1959, in Rochester, Michigan, and shared a deep bond that endured for more than 65 years.
 
Ellen devoted herself completely to creating a warm and loving home for her family. Her children cherish memories of the countless ways Ellen showed her love, from driving them to hundreds of swim and music lessons, sewing their dress clothes, never missing their music or sporting events, and making favorite childhood meals even when they visited as adults. She delighted in each of her 8 grandchildren and loved reading, baking, sewing, and watching Tigers games with them.
 

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