George Kenneth Ackerman
of Jackson, Michigan, age 91, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Faith Haven Senior Care Center, Jackson. He was born March 24, 1927 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of George Henry & Florence May (Lowe) Ackerman.Elaine J. Hafner
of Chelsea, MI, age 85, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home. She was born February 11, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Russell & Clara (Colvia) Ferry. Elaine lived in Chelsea most of her life. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 2008. Elaine worked at the Chelsea Hardware store, and Dayspring Gifts.
On July 22, 1950, she married Charles “Bud” Hafner in Brighton, MI and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1996. Survivors include four sons, Lloyd of Munith, William (Janet) of Belleville, Lee of Alabama, Anthony (Deedee) of Munith; one daughter, Carol (Tom) Houle of Chelsea; a brother, Ronald Ferry of Grass Lake; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Lary; a daughter-in-law, Janet Hafner; and a grandson, Christopher.
Patricia Suzanne (Steeb) Stierle
of Pentwater, MI formerly of Chelsea, MI, age 86, passed peacefully following a brief illness at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL on Monday, January 28, 2019. She was born February 24, 1932 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Elmer J. & Faith Hope Charity (LaBounty) Steeb. Pat graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1949 and married William J. Stierle in Chelsea, MI on February 17th, 1968. She was a partner and secretary/treasurer at Steeb Dodge Sales in Saline, MI for 36 years. Pat was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Chelsea and a member of the Pentwater Yacht Club. After retirement, Pat and her husband spent many memorable years traveling the world and enjoying life. One of her favorite places was being at her home on Lake Michigan listening to the waves. Her joy for life, sense of humor and love for her family and friends were her greatest gifts.
Edwin L. “Ed” Hartmann
of Napoleon, MI, age 62, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home. He was born October 3, 1956 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Elmer Rupert & Elsie Edna (Jones) Hartmann. Ed graduated from Chelsea High School in 1974. He worked for Palmer Ford and owned Hartmann's Auto Service in Gregory and Jackson. "Throughout his life he enjoyed a number of hobbies. He was a member of the Jackson, Manchester, and Munith Gun clubs. Additionally he participated in the Grand American Trap Shooting Championships. It was his love of trap shooting that led him to coaching young trap shooters in the scholastic clay target program. He was an avid sprint car driver in his younger years. He took delight in being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Many of his cherished times were spent at his log cabin in Merritt, MI. It would be remiss if his child-like excitement for antique tractors wasn't mentioned. He regularly attended and participated in parades and shows.
Glenn Edward "Skip" Scott
of Dexter, MI, age 76, died unexpectedly due to a stroke Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the University of Michigan Hospital. He was born June 12, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of Gerald & Rose (Bernell) Scott. Glenn graduated from Willow Run High School in 1960, then served in the army from 1960-63. He was a machine operator for Aco/Pittsfield Products until he retired in 2007. Glenn was a member of the Ann Arbor Eagles Club. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing horseshoes, and going to gun shows, yard sales and dances.