Obituaries

Glendon Robert Schlott

of Chelsea, MI, age 96, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born August 2, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Daniel Edward & Ruby Mae (Larkins) Schlott, Jr.   Glen went to Cooley High School in Detroit, then worked for Michigan Bell his entire career, retiring in the 1980s.  He was a member of Nardin Park United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. He was also a member of the Nardiners Senior Citizen group. Glen loved going out to eat at good restaurants.

Rhoda Mary Nickerson

died peacefully Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at Chelsea Retirement community.

Rhoda was born on August 28, 1942, in Kingston, New York, the daughter of Carl William and Alma Louise Miller Nickerson. Rhoda's early years on the family farm in Saugerties, NY were defined by hard work, love of animals, family gatherings, the outdoors, gardening, and 4-H.

Richard Damian “Dick” Lutovsky

Richard Damian “Dick” Lutovsky, Captain of Old Yeller and Founder of Dick’s Last Resort on Patterson Lake, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home with loved ones. He faced his battle with dementia with strength and courage. He leaves the Dam Site Inn and life in general a little quieter now that his laugh is gone.

A Michigander through and through, Dick was born in Ann Arbor on April 12, 1957, the son of Raymond E. and Rosemary A. (Lyons) Lutovsky. Dick graduated from Chelsea High School in 1975, and then attended Ohio Technical College. He returned to Chelsea and worked at Chelsea Proving Grounds as an Impact Technician, finally retiring in 2020.

Taylor Jane Heldt

of Manchester, Michigan, age 30, died Saturday, September 24, 2022, due to a car accident. She was born August 31, 1992, in Huntsville, Alabama, the daughter of Lynn Michael & Karen Marie (Stein) Heldt.

Taylor graduated from Manchester High School in 2010. She earned her bachelors degree from Ferris State University, and her masters in architecture from Kendall College in Grand Rapids. Taylor worked for TK Design in South Lyon. She was passionate about animals, including her dogs, cats, ducks, chickens, and guinea hens. Taylor would take in animals that needed to be rescued, and baby sat many dogs and cats. She enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, camping, and spending time on the pontoon with her family most Sundays. Taylor was kind and determined, and is remembered for her welcoming smile.