Obituaries

John Cecil Hollenbeck

of Dexter, Michigan, age 77 passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Brightside Assisted Living in Jackson. He was born May 18, 1947, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Clifford Myron and Ellen Cecillia (Lobdell) Hollenbeck.  Growing up, John was an Altar Boy for 7 years at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dexter. In 1966, John enlisted in the Marines and served in Vietnam. John worked as a Machinist and Tool Maker at the King-Seeley Plant, which Chrysler bought out, then GT Products, and Eaton Co., when it closed. John then worked for Dapco Industries until he retired in 2009 after 41 years in the industry.

John was a VFW Member. He was a member of the American Legion Post 557 for 54 years and the Sons of the American Legion for 31 years. He sponsored and worked the Make-a-Wish and Child Welfare Charity Golf Outing for 25 years, which helped support the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the American Legion's Child Welfare Foundation. John worked with wonderful friends at the Annual Ann Arbor Salvation Army's Silent Auction and volunteered with the Dexter-Ann Arbor Annual 5k Run for 25 years. He served in the Honor Guard for the American Legion and carried the American Flag during the Memorial Day parades. John enjoyed fishing and golfing and would do so in any weather.

John Richard Outhwaite

of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 88, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at home under hospice care. He was born February 21, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John Richard and Loretta M. (Stephenson) Outhwaite.

John grew up in Detroit. He was a mechanic for a while and then worked as a self-employed carpet layer from 1970 - 2010, including subcontracting with Merkel’s. John was known around town as “Johnny O, the carpet guy.” John made a lot of friends at Stiver’s and enjoyed kayaking, camping in the U.P., and fly fishing.

Elizabeth Rose Weise

Stewart Elliott

Stewart Spencer Elliott born in Ottawa, Canada to Edward Procter and Eleanor Roosevelt Elliott, passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home of 39 years in Chelsea, Michigan. He was 82 years old.

Stewart studied architecture, art and sociology in college that lead to a lifelong career in building, design, teaching and writing. His professional journey began with the renovation of historic New England timber frame homes, eventually expanding to the construction of new, energy efficient structures. His work, driven by a love for sustainable design became his passion.