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Isabelle May Miller

91, of Jackson, formerly of Marshall, died Thursday January 2, 2025, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility.

Isabelle was born on December 15th, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to Irene (Elliott) and Ralph McGhee. She was married to her beloved husband Gerry for over 70 years.

Isabelle was a mother of 8 children, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Her life was devoted to raising her children and taking care of her husband. She was tough when she needed to be, very resilient, and she always had an abundance of love for everyone. The kindness she shared was beyond measure. In later years she enjoyed crocheting, taking care of their birds, going for walks, working out at the Life Improvement Center and visiting the clerks in the downtown Marshall stores. She truly loved spending time with Gerry especially when he was playing guitar at “The Respite” in downtown Douglas. She loved the music and their desserts. She was his greatest fan. She liked attending plays and musical performances at the local theatre in Marshall. She also enjoyed being at their property in Saugatuck, visiting with the neighbors and going for boat rides on Lake Michigan. For relaxation, she loved working word find puzzles, eating peppermints and watching Wheel of Fortune.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Marsh

of Ann Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 83, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Michigan Medicine. She was born April 5, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Alexander “Larry” & Margaret (Schiemann) McKinnon.

Betty was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Chelsea. She was a co-owner and florist at Magic Memories and later helped at Gigi’s in Chelsea. She loved researching genealogy and her work on a genealogy project with the Chelsea Library earned her the Volunteer of The Year award. She enjoyed quilting with friends, attending quilt shows, and gifting quilts to family and friends. Betty was a determined person who was friendly and outgoing, was always willing to help anyone, and whose compass always pointed south.

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George David Chizmar

 Age 75, passed away peacefully at home in North Lake Leann, Jerome, MI, on Monday, March 3rd, 2025, after a courageous nine year battle with prostate cancer.  He was surrounded by loved ones. George previously lived in Wheatfield and Demotte, IN. A true American patriot and veteran, George was born on the 4th of July, 1949, in Chicago, IL to George Chizmar (U.S. Navy veteran) and Grace I. Hargrave, both of whom predeceased him.

George proudly served in the U.S. Army (SP5), during the Vietnam War years as a trumpet player in the Army Band and often traveled the U.S. playing taps for deceased soldiers returning home from war. George graduated in Information Technology programs from the University of Indiana (Bachelors and Masters). He was employed in various industries over the years including: United States Steel, General Motors, Weyerhaeuser, and Westinghouse. Later, George was called upon as a special contractor-consultant for the U.S. Government (DoD), at the United States Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq.

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Alberta May Sabin

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Springport, Sandusky, and Oscoda, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Glazier Commons of the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born October 11, 1927, in Dickson Township, Michigan, the daughter of James Vincenzo and Dorothy Lucile (Castner) Arquilla.

Alberta spent her youth living on the farm near Brethren Michigan. She later went to Central Michigan University for her Bachelors (and eventually Masters) of Education, where she met her husband, Harold Sabin. Together they taught in Springport, Sandusky, and Oscoda Area Schools. In her 35 years as a public servant, Alberta taught home economics, science, 3rd grade, and was a school counselor.

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John A. "Jack" Eggleston

of Freedom Township, Michigan. age 93, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Chelsea Hospital after a short illness. He was born March 4, 1932, in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of Ivan LeRoy and Florence Marie (Pejeau) Eggleston.  Jack served in the Air Force for four years, and graduated from Lawrence Tech Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Jack worked for Bendix Corp in electronics before becoming a Journeyman Carpenter for over 30 years. Jack built his family’s home and helped his son renovate his home. Family and friends were important to Jack. He made his family a priority and enjoyed spending time with them and helping whenever needed.

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