Obituaries

Madeline “Mickey” (Magroot) Romero

of Chelsea, formerly of Bowling Green, Ohio, age 93 died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was born on July 5, 1930, in Sugar Ridge, Ohio, the daughter of Marion and Caroline (Foster) Magroot.

Madeline managed apartments in Bowling Green, Ohio. She also worked in the house cleaning department at Bowling Green State University, Marathon Products, and Cain’s.

She absolutely loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ralph Duane "Buck'' Glenn

Age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Spring Arbor, Michigan. He was born on August 3, 1925, in Gregory, Michigan, in the family farmhouse on Dutton Road, to Ralph E. and Clarabell (Robards) Glenn.

Buck was a dynamic presence throughout his 98 years, known for his sage advice delivered through colorful language and captivating storytelling. An avid reader, sports enthusiast, and local historian, he possessed an encyclopedic knowledge of names, facts, figures and stories, enriching conversations with his wealth of experience and humor. Buck also loved his dogs, and many may remember Perkins, an English bulldog, who was a socialite around town and high school sporting events.

Thomas W. Goodman

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 80, died Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. He was born August 19, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Walter F. & Lorraine (McGinnis) Goodman.

Tom graduated from Plymouth High School in 1962. He joined the US Air Force, serving in Viet Nam. Tom worked for GM for more than 20 years at Willow Run Assembly, and later worked for AVFuel in Ann Arbor for over 10 years. Tom was a big University of Michigan and Penn State football fan. He and Shirley used to serve bologna sandwiches at the Chelsea Fair Parade and Tom loved to taste test Shirley’s German potato salad.

James "Jim" Stevens

Age 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Wellbridge of Pinckney. He was born July 19, 1943 in Manistee, Michigan, the son of Joseph A. and Alice B. (Swanson) Stevens.

Jim graduated from Buckley High School in 1961, and then served in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965, in Italy and Crete. He earned his Bachelors Degree from Owosso Bible College. Jim and Judy fostered 32 boys between 1965-1980. He was very involved with serving within the Church of the Nazarene. He served as youth pastor from 1972-1974, at the Lansing South Church of the Nazarene and was a Sunday School teacher over the years in many locations. He later attended Chapman Memorial Church in Vicksburg, and most recently was a member of the Chelsea Church of the Nazarene. Starting in 1974, Jim worked for the Federal Prison System in: Marion, Illinois; Oxford, Wisconsin, Lake Placid, New York; Oakdale, Louisiana, and retired as a Safety Manager in Milan, Michigan.