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of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Rockport, Texas, age 87, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born September 19, 1937, in Sweetwater, Texas, the daughter of Rose Elric and Maggie Lena (Mize) Hilburn.
She was a graduate of Lubbock High School and a member of the Methodist Church. She loved people and loved games. You could always find her in the center of any party.
of Hillsdale, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 93, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Country Living of Hillsdale. She was born November 10, 1931, in Alpena, Michigan, the daughter of Walter Heinrich and Mary (Kivett) Schrader.
Mary Ann graduated from Chelsea High School in 1950. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, and loving mother all her life. Mary Ann worked as a home health aide for a short time, and was also a 4H Leader in Chelsea. She found great joy in serving the Lord through Christian ministry. Mary Ann was active in her church, which included teaching Sunday school classes and hosting many Bible studies in her home. She and her husband, Charles, also helped plant a church in Vernon, Michigan. For the last 27 years, Mary Ann was a member of the Hillsdale First Baptist Church. Mary Ann was very patriotic and loved gardening, quilting, sewing, painting, and enjoyed cooking for her family.
Dexter, Michigan
Cheryl went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at age 65, at Michigan Medicine Hospital. She was born November 3, 1959, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Lee and Darlene BettyAnn (Murphy) Rose.
Cheryl graduated from Dexter High School, class of 1977, and later attended Washtenaw Community College and Eastern Michigan University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. She worked for Thomson Reuters for over 20 years, retiring in 2021. Cheryl was baptized at St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ and was a lifetime member. One of Cheryl’s dreams was to be an opera singer. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, sewing, cross-stitch, and making crafts. Cheryl loved her dogs. She was always positive and upbeat, no matter the situation. Cheryl was a dedicated mother and Tina’s best friend.
of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 44, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born January 29, 1981, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Woodrow Forrest Loy and Kimberly Leigh Gilbertson.
Joey attended Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. He and his father owned Loy's Automotive Detailing in Howell, which they started from scratch together in August of 2016. Joey was part of several PS5 online gaming groups, his favorite game being Call of Duty. He loved playing disc golf at Hudson Mills Metropark and Bandemer Park. Joey was a very loving and caring man, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family.
of Westland, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, and Flat Rock, age 41, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home. He was born February 18, 1984, in Dearborn, Michigan, the dearly beloved son of David and Beth (Cone) Easterwood.
Mark graduated in 2002, from Chelsea High School, and briefly attended Washtenaw Community College and then ComputerTraining.com through their Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Training Program. He became a People to People Student Ambassador at age 13, and traveled with them to New Zealand and Australia, twice; the British Isles, Scandinavia, Spain, France, and Italy. Mark enjoyed books and reading, especially the Lord of The Rings and The Silmarillion. He played the guitar and loved his cat, Tulkis.