Ben Ross
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born November 9, 1936, in Licking, Missouri, on the kitchen table, the son of Lucious Lloyd and Opal Etta (Stair) Ross.Margaret Hotchkiss (Wilson) Schauer
of Ann Arbor, formerly of Chelsea, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 peacefully at her home in Ann Arbor. She was born April 4, 1949 in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of James A. Wilson and Mary Ann (Gwynn) Wilson.
In 1967 she met the love of her life, Albert (Al) Schauer while he was stationed in Scotland at the Holy Loch with the US Navy. On September 13th, 1968 they were married in Maryhill, Glasgow Scotland. In 1970 they returned to Michigan and resided in the Chelsea area until moving to Ann Arbor in 1989.
Joan Bondie
of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Ypsilanti, and Belleville, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. She was born March 22, 1940, in Steele, Missouri, the daughter of William (Bud) and Estelle (Carlton) Alexander.
Joan retired from Huron Valley Girl Scout Council out of Ypsilanti, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and going to casinos. Joan was very social and had many friends. She loved her family, most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Sandra Lee “Sandy” (King) Bowman
of Manchester, Michigan, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at her home. She was born February 28, 1946, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Elmer and Ethel (Wolff) King. Sandy worked at the GM Assembly Plant in Willow Run until her retirement. Later, she worked with Billy at Time Trek Motorsports (from 1991-2001) and then for Jim Bradley from 2001-2010. She and Billy bowled at Bellville Lanes, Taylor Lanes, and Ypsi-Arbor Lanes. She shot skeet for 3 years and won many awards.
Pauline “Pinky” Bauer
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 81, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. She was born October 25, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Paul Edward and Rowena Gertrude (Wright) Bousquet.
Pauline attended Hudson High School in Massachusetts, and earned her GED from Chelsea. She worked at Polly’s Country Market in Chelsea, and was a playground monitor at South Meadows Elementary. Pauline was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed playing at the American Legion in Stockbridge and at FireKeepers Casino. She attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. Pauline was very outgoing and social, and enjoyed knitting.