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Mary Ann Busfield

Mary Ann Busfield
January 5, 1934 - January 18, 2026

The family of Mary Ann Busfield is saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 92.

Mary Ann was born on January 5, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Harry and Ann E. (Krachie) Haviland.

Mary Ann was a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, and worked for the University for over 30 years in the Dept. Of Literature, Science, and the Arts.

Morton Goldberg

Morton Goldberg of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly a longtime resident of Ann Arbor, age 88, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Glazier Commons. He was born November 1, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan.

Morton had a Masters of Science degree and worked as a Software Engineer. He is survived by Charlotte Wyche of Chelsea, who looked after him. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; and longtime friend, Don Wyche.

James Picklesimer

James Picklesimer of Jackson, Michigan, age 63, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home in Jackson. He was born December 2, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Ishmael and Mae (Bailey) Picklesimer.

James attended Chelsea Schools. He loved shooting pool and mushroom hunting.

Jeanne Carole Bleuer

Age 86, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at CRC Towsley Village. She was born September 10, 1939 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Jennie (Crosby) Bleuer.

Jeanne was a 1957 graduate of Rock Island High School. With exceptional support and sacrifice from her parents, she was able to attend college and earn a bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois (Champaign Urbana). With encouragement and support from her husband (Fred Bunning) and his parents (Walter and Velvie Bunning), Jeanne went on to earn a master’s degree of science at the University of Illinois.

Jane Marie Schneider

Jane Marie Schneider of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 89, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Brookdale of Ann Arbor. She was born January 3, 1937, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of George & Helen (Klager) Swartout.

Jane graduated from Ann Arbor (Pioneer) High School in 1955.