Obituaries

Wendy Jean Wallace

of Chelsea, MI, age 75, died peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was born February 13, 1945 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Richard & Jean (Dodge) Drew.   

Wendy and Rick moved to Chelsea in 1988. She was formerly a member of New Haven Friends Meeting, Immanuel Bible Church in Chelsea, and Knox Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. Wendy held a B.A. from the University of Michigan, and master’s degrees from both Temple University in Philadelphia and the University of Connecticut.  She was a social worker and teacher at several public and private high schools, as well as Hillsdale College, Berry College, and Spring Arbor University. In 2010, she published a book about her experiences with chronic illness, “Doing Well At Being Sick.” Her professional and academic accomplishments were overshadowed by her compelling care for others, and she touched many lives in profound ways.  

Margaret Claire (Walborn) Cousins

Margaret passed away at the age of 92 in her home in Chelsea, Michigan on Jan. 18, 2021 surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. She was born on July 29, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold Carleton Walborn and Thelma Louise (Poch) Walborn. Margaret was much loved by her family and known for her great laugh, her sense of humor and her generosity. She was very creative and always encouraged anyone with artistic talents. Margaret loved decorating, oil painting, sewing and travel, but most of all she loved being with her family. She was proud of her heritage as a direct descendent of Governor Winslow of the original colonies as well as her German ancestry on her mother’s side. 

Marjorie (Ferguson) Daniels

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home, surrounded by love. She was born December 3, 1929, in Ann Arbor, the daughter of Lee & Sylvia (Williams) Ferguson. Marjorie owned Uptown Antiques in Chelsea for many years. She and Bob were the majority owners of Chelsea Lumber. Marjorie was proud to be a farm girl who attended a one-room school house through the 8th grade. She then attended Chelsea High School, graduating in 1947. She could drive a tractor at the age of 13. Marjorie paid for her senior year of college at EMU by raising ducks. She graduated from EMU with a degree in Art History. Marjorie was a descendant of John Williams who was the founder of Webster Township and Webster Church.

Eleanor Ann Hiner

of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Farmington Hills, age 86, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born August 27, 1934 in Warsaw, Indiana, the daughter of Edward and Ella (Dye) Hanley.  Ann was a member of the Orchard United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills where she actively volunteered in many capacities.

Ann had been married to Dewarld Dewaine “Bill” Hiner for 61 years, when he preceded her in death less than a month ago on Dec. 29. 2020.  She is survived by one son, James Hiner (Melissa) of Ann Arbor; two grandchildren, Margaret Hunt and Robert Hiner; one brother, Bill Hanley (Helen) of Birmingham, Alabama; and one sister, Peggy Hodak (Jerry) of East Lansing; . She was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret (Peggy) Hiner of Atlanta, Georgia.