Obituaries

Dennis L. Peck

of Adrian, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Chelsea, and Jackson, age 74, died Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Promedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. He was born June 11, 1949, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Carl F. & Helen L. (Manzel) Peck.

 

Dennis graduated from Eastern Michigan University. He worked for various companies, including Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Federal-Mogel, and Steeb Dodge in Saline. He was a member of the Jackson Chapter AA, where he made many friends over the years, and the Jackson County Department on Aging. Dennis attended Trinity Evangelical Lutheran in Saline. He had quite the green thumb when it came to plants and bulb flowers, and he loved to bake - his delicious Christmas cookies were a favorite each year.

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G. Paul Frisinger II

Paul passed away Tuesday, Jan 23 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Ann Arbor, the son of George Paul and Eloise Schrier Frisinger.  He married Kathrine (Staebler) in 1967 and she survives along with his sons Scott of Chelsea and Eric (Stacey) of Brighton; three grandchildren, Jackson, Luke and Ashley; and one brother Roger Frisinger of Albany, Oregon.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother David, sister Sherry Lawton, and daughter-in-law Mary Berridge Frisinger.

Paul graduated from Chelsea High School and Michigan State University. He owned Frisinger Realty and was named Realtor of the year by the Ann Arbor Board of Realtors in 2003 retiring in 2008.  Working as Lima Township Zoning Administrator for 7 years.  Paul was active in his community serving as VP St Paul UCC, Saint Louis Center Citizens Advisory Board, Lima Township Planning Commission, Ann Arbor Board of Realtors, Chelsea Chamber of Commerce.  Paul was President of - Chelsea United Way, Chelsea Community Fair, Chelsea Downtown Development Authority, and the Chelsea Kiwanis Club.

Walter Friedrich Hahn

Walter was born March 17, 1937, in Stuttgart, Germany to Emma (Seyfert) and Fritz Hahn. His life’s journey came to an end on January 28th, 2024, as a result of a years’ long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

As a young man, Walter studied to be a mechanic, earning a master mechanic certificate from Porsche in Germany. Seeking adventure, he secured a job in Thun, Switzerland, where he lived for five years. Craving more adventure, applied for a job at a German auto dealer in Kenya in the mid-1960s. Due to civil war there, his plans changed. He arranged a job at a dealership in Flint, Michigan with the help of a friend, planning to spend a year experiencing America. In 1985, he became a proud US citizen. Many will remember him as the owner of Hahn’s Service Center in Ann Arbor. He never lost his love of his native country. He and his wife, Linda, made many trips to Germany, as well as many trips to his beloved DeTour Village, Michigan.

Mildred Crawford

Of Saline, Michigan, formerly of Freedom Township, Ypsilanti, Flushing, Ann Arbor Age 96, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Linden Square Assisted Living in Saline. She was born July 4, 1927 in Freedom Township, Washtenaw County, MI, the daughter of Joseph L. & Amanda L. (Henes) Bersuder.

Micki was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she was active with the Ladies' Missionary Society and Salem Historical Committee. She was also a member of the Chelsea Senior Citizens. She retired from the Washtenaw County Clerk's office after 36 years. Micki and Parky enjoyed traveling, being a vendor at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, spending time with and spoiling the grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and loved feeding the wildlife.