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Kaesen Zander Elliott

Kaesen gained his angel wings on the night of Christmas 2023. He was born on December 1, 2018 to his loving parents Shawndra Mundinger and Ronnie L. Elliott. In just 5 short years he touched many lives. He made us laugh with his silliness, cheer when he mastered a new task, and cry our eyes out with his passing.  
 
Kaesen was a fun loving, outgoing, carefree, and spunky little boy that loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed playing outside, riding his bike, and loved singing. His favorite song was “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen.
 

Ralph Lee Wurster

of Chelsea MI, age 93, died peacefully on January 5, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.  He was born March 10, 1930 in Manchester, MI, the son of Charles and Lydia (Floto) Wurster.
Ralph graduated from Manchester High School in 1948.  He joined the Army after high school.  On October 23, 1953 he married Phyllis P. Vogel. They were married for 66 years before her death in 2021.  Ralph worked at Ervin Industries in Adrian, MI for 40 years.  He was a member of the Chelsea First Congregational Church.
 
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Werdna "Polly" Basler

Age 99, died Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born February 22, 1924, in Oscar, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul F. and Florence G. (Boyd) Denton.

Polly graduated from Dexter High School in 1942, and Detroit Business School Institute in 1943. She was a member of Grace Bible Church in Ann Arbor for seventy years. She worked as a secretary for University of Michigan Hospital, Grace Bible Church, and Ann Arbor Pool Builders.

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Marcos Paulo Demelo

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Hoboken, New Jersey, age 75, died peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at University of Michigan Hospital. He was born July 30, 1948 in Ipojuca, Brazil, the son of Maria Jose Demelo.
 
Marcos lived a life full of extremes and diverse experiences, only a few of which can be listed here. He moved to the United States when he was 8 years old. He attended Lansing Community College and Michigan State University. Marcos worked as an Electronics Engineer, employed most recently by Norcon Technologies, Inc. in New York City. He was also a fashion photographer in Chicago in the 1980s, recognized for his gift of bringing the beauty out of others. Marcos was a charismatic and fascinating man and a born storyteller who could strike up a conversation with anybody. He was a superb cook and loved to feed people whom he loved. He cared deeply for plants and animals and could seemingly heal any ailment in any being. He was larger than life in his compassion, stubbornness, generosity, and resilience. Importantly, he had a strong heart.
 

Robert Douglas (Doug) Race

passed away at 93 on January 3, 2024 at his home in Chelsea, Michigan. He was husband to Thressa Race for over 70 years, a mentor to many, and at the center of accomplished family of sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family, friends and colleagues will miss Doug’s dry sense of humor and sage advice.

Accomplishments

Doug mentored thousands of students and athletes in his career at Jackson Community College (JCC) (1966-92), Farmington High School (1954-65), and Saline High School (1953-54). He loved football both as a player and a coach. Doug was an offensive guard on Grand Rapids Central’s 1947 state championship football team and later played for Grand Rapids Community College. He coached football in Saline and later was the head coach in Farmington before moving to Jackson to coach community college track, teach, and be the academic advisor for athletes. While in Jackson, he assisted Dave Driscoll at Jackson Parkside High School the offensive line coach and team scout.

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