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Felix Maximus Montalvo

A precious angel that walked among us has been called back to heaven to be with God. Though he was not here with us for very long he will live on with us forever. Felix Maximus Montalvo was born November 21st, 2024, to honored parents Juan Felix Montalvo lll and Amber (Keyser) Montalvo in Ann Arbor, MI.

He is survived by five older brothers, Juan Felix Montalvo IV, 30, Devon Keelan Waller, 24, Cameron Christopher Waller, 22, Tyler Brady Waller, 20, and Keenan Chip Waller, 16. Felix was also Uncle (Tio) to Mason David Montalvo, 9, and Nova Lynn Montalvo, 4. Beloved by living grandparents, Juan Felix Montalvo II and Sandra Kay Montalvo. Joined in heaven with grandparents, Ronnie Mosher Sr., Judy Ann Mosher, and Uncle Earl "Chip" Robert Keyser Jr.

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John Erik Mikael Hellström

John Erik Mikael Hellström of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 46, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Michigan Medicine. He was born September 23, 1979, in Hållnäs, Sweden, the son of Sven Åke and Britta Katarina (Holmström) Hellström.

Erik came to Michigan from Sweden almost 16 years ago for his Post-Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. He loved Michigan so much that he ended up staying and working for Ford Motor Company until a few years ago when he started working at the fabulous EAVX in Ann Arbor.

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Edward J. Nys

Edward J. Nys of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of North Port, Florida, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at home under hospice care. He was born January 24, 1932, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph Louis and Arlene Edith (Kollman) Nys.

Ed graduated from Bergland High School in the Upper Peninsula, and then served in the Air Force for 4 years. He later worked in HVAC.

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Harry Cole Kipfmiller

Harry Cole Kipfmiller of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 90, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. He was born December 30, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Edward John and Kathryn P. (Cole) Kipfmiller.

Harry graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1954, and served with the National Guard from 1953 - 1961. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. He worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service for 30 years, and worked part time at the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department and the Dexter Police Department. Harry was a Boy Scout Leader in Ann Arbor and delivered Meals On Wheels.

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James “Jim” Edward Phinney

James “Jim” Edward Phinney of Chelsea, Michigan, age 73, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born June 29, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of James Edward and Florence J. (Thomas) Phinney.

Jim grew up in Chelsea, farming with his father. He graduated from Chelsea High school, Cum Laude, in 1970. Jim went to the University of Michigan for a few years and worked for the University of Michigan Hospital. He later completed his schooling and worked as a programmer and systems analyst. He designed and wrote programs to run computers.  Jim was brilliant, which is why he was in high demand, and was sent to London to help them set up a program there.  Jim lived in Arkansas, Boston, Massachusetts, and Georgia, before moving back to Chelsea. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea.  He loved football, science fiction, music, the Far Side, and working out.

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