Ezra Joseph David Strait
Newborn son of Benjamin and Ashley Strait, Ezra Joe was born prematurely at 35 weeks on May 2, 2023 at 9:44 pm. He weighed 3 pounds 3.1 ounces and was 17.84 inches long. He gave us the gift of his life for four days, 14 hours, and 34 minutes. In his brief life, he heard his mommy and daddy sing to him, the sound of his big sister’s voice, passages from the Bible, and experienced the unconditional love of his family. He was baptized and confirmed on May 4, 2023.
He passed from his mother’s arms and into the arms of Jesus, while being sung to by his parents on May 7, 2023 at 12:18 pm at Mott Children’s Hospital. He fought so hard, and now his battle is won. He is healed and whole, with no more pain or suffering.
Robert Eugene Hammig
Robert Eugene Hammig was born on February 8, 1935 and passed away peacefully in his favorite chair at home with his wife, Kathy, of nearly 58 years by his side. In addition to his wife Kathy Hammig, he is survived by his brother Mike Hammig and sister in law Janie, his children Meredith Hammig and Mark Hammig, and his five grandchildren - Harrison, Chloe, Enzo, Zoe and George.
Bob was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas where his parents lived their entire lives and he took his own family frequently to visit. As a young man, he moved West - stopping to work at Yellowstone National Park before ending up in Denver, Colorado in 1963. He and Kathy met at St John's United Methodist Church while working together in the youth program. They were married during a Sunday morning service on June 12, 1966.
Gerald K. Zeller
an Air Force veteran passed away peacefully May 1, 2023, at home at the age of 74.
He is survived by his loving wife Ethel, children Michelle (Brian) Price of Stockbridge, Gregory Zeller of Flat Rock and Gwen Zeller of Flat Rock. Brothers Blaich Zeller and Bryce (Ann) Zeller, Sisters Darlene Newport and Kalisa Roark. Grandchildren Joshua (Dawn), Jennifer, Matthew (Melissa), Raechel, Abaigail and Sarah. Great Grandkids Ryan, Skilar, Kaiden, Maelyn and Maura along with many nieces and nephews.
Margaret Lena "Meg" Heydlauff
Of Dexter, MI
Age 83, died after a brief illness on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 in Sebring, FL. She was born May 31, 1939 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence Edward & Esther Loretta (Reesman) Moore.
Meg attended boarding school at Adelphian Academy in Holly, graduating in 1958. She attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs for 1 year. Meg worked 11 years for Varsity Laundry on Liberty Street in Ann Arbor, then 25 years for UMI/ Bell-Howell. She was a life-long member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed traveling with Jerry. Meg was an avid gardener. She loved crocheting and knitting, and gave away her creations to anyone and everyone.
Jordan Brandon Jarrell
Jordan Brandon Jarrell of Jackson, Michigan