Obituaries

Dr. Robert Bruce “Bob” Glenn

Age 91, died peacefully after several months of loving care in the Assisted Living residence of the Silver Maples of Chelsea. Born July 9, 1927, in Kalamazoo to Winfield Church and Helen Grace (McCarty) Glenn, Robert was a 1945 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School and the first of his family to graduate from university, having paid his own way through school as an improvisational pianist for a dance band. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1950 with concentrations in Chemistry, German, and English studies; that same year he married co-ed and love of his life Rosemary Ann Kent. Robert spent one year as "the Worst Chemist in the World" before enrolling at the University of Michigan for graduate studies in English Language, Literature, and Linguistics. This time his tuition was paid by Rosemary's teaching salary, and he never forgot the debt he owed for her influence, good faith, and sacrifice toward his successes.

Marilyn Jane Wojcicki

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born September 16, 1926 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Gillman and  Grace (Allison) Mullreed.

Marilyn grew up in Belleville, graduating from Belleville High School in the Class of 1944.  After attending Cleary College,  she worked for Belleville Bank and the City of Ypsilanti. Marilyn was active at First Congregational Church, serving on the Board of Deacons, as Church Clerk, and on many committees, including the  Memorials Committee and Missions Committee. She played in numerous Bridge clubs and enjoyed  Euchre.  She often spent summers at Higgins Lake.    

Ihla Rosalie Donaldson

Of Chelsea, age 100, died Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born June 15, 1918 in Holland, Minnesota, the daughter of Horace and Myrtle (Gilfillan) Lynn.  Ihla married Paul Donaldson, a career Navy man, on Nov. 21, 1938 and they lived all over the country, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico. However, they moved from Minneapolis, MN to Cheverly, MD in 1957, and they lived there until moving to Holiday, FL in 1974. After her husband’s passing in 1986, she remained in Florida until 1997. She then moved to Saline to be closer  to two of her daughters, and lived there for 5 years, from there she moved to the Chelsea Retirement Community where she has lived until her death.  Ihla loved golf, bridge, gardening and canning. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren. Before moving to  Chelsea, Ihla was very active in the Saline United Methodist Church attending bible studies,  working in the fair kitchen, volunteering in the office, attending one of the Ladies Circles and Adult Sunday School.

Bonnie Jean Empey Rinehart

of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Freeland, Ann Arbor, and Chelsea, MI, age 89, passed away on November 13, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. She was born June 23, 1929 in Midland, Michigan. Bonnie married Floyd J. Rinehart, and he passed away on October 1, 1989.    Bonnie worked for Dow Chemical, General Motors, and the University of Michigan. She was a licensed childcare giver for many years. In her later years Bonnie helped making quilts for children in need in Tucson, Arizona. She leaves behind a legacy of caring and loving for many children beyond those in her family.