Obituaries

Nancy J. Rosentreter

Nancy J. Rosentreter, a dedicated mother, community leader, and diehard Detroit Tigers fan, passed away January 27th, 2026, peacefully after a life defined by hard work and fierce devotion to her family.  She was born October 21, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Albert & Evelyn Rosentreter.  

Nancy’s greatest legacy is her family. After raising four daughters as a single mother, she became the matriarch of a sprawling and vibrant family. She was a proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, all of whom carry forward her spirit and strength. When she wasn't with her family or serving her community, she could be found cheering on her beloved Detroit Tigers. She was a classic car enthusiast and loved Harleys.

Nancy was a pillar of her community, living across Michigan in Belleville, Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Grass Lake, and Frankenmuth. Her professional life was spent in the banking industry, where she was a familiar and trusted face at First of America Bank and Ann Arbor Bank.

Stephen Harold Hinshaw

Stephen Harold Hinshaw of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 75, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Chelsea Retirement Community. He was born August 12, 1950, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of Paul & Thelma (Sheppard) Hinshaw.

Steve graduated from Monroe Central High School in Parker City, Indiana. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in biology from Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Right after graduating, he worked as Curator of Education at the Dayton Museum. After moving to Michigan, he worked as an auto mechanic, then earned his pilot's license and flew freight out of Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. He subsequently owned Ann Arbor Aero Service, where he taught flight students in standard skills and aerobatics. He enjoyed flying banners for sporting events in several states and was chief pilot for U of M Flying Club. He also enjoyed taking his children up in the air for loop-de-loops!

Judith Jean “Judy” Corwin

Judith Jean “Judy” Corwin of Chelsea, Michigan, age 93, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at her home in the Pines. She was born September 23, 1932, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Frank Ludwig and Louise Katherine (Koch) Walters.

Judy graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1951. She worked at the Goodyears Department Store and Bell Telephone in Ann Arbor. Judy was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor. She was formerly a member of the Ypsilanti Baptist Church, and had attended the Sharon United Methodist Church since 2009. Judy participated in craft shows making flowers for many years. She liked to read, bake, and watch Hallmark movies. Judy was very loyal to her family.

Ronald (Ron) Lee Griffith

Ronald (Ron) Lee Griffith, 91 of Dexter, Michigan, passed away on January 15,2026, after a short illness.

Ron was born in Navarre, Ohio, August 29, 1934, to Webster (Web) and Willa Griffith. He had 5 brothers, Eugene (Jeep), Larry, Jim, Glen, and Cliff. His parents and brothers have all preceded him in death.

He graduated from Canton South HS in 1953, where he played football and met his future wife, Barbara Elenora Lanning.

On June 12th, 1955, he married Barbara. They were married for 62 years until her death in 2020.

Ron attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, on a football scholarship. He graduated in 1957, with a BA in Math and was promptly drafted into the Army.

During his time in the Army, he was trained in a brand-new technology at the time, computing. This would become his lifelong vocation.