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Karen Sue (Leach) Carlino

of Cordoba, Argentina, formerly of Chelsea, MI.  Karen passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at an Argentina hospital after a bout with cancer. Her husband was by her side. She was born November 27, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Melvin & Barbara Leach.  Karen graduated from Chelsea High School in 1969. She then attended Eastern Michigan University and there she obtained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees. After graduating, Karen worked in professional positions in both Michigan and Argentina.

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Gary Steven “Steve” Ray

Steve was born January 7, 1952 in Bedford, Indiana, the son of John James & Frances Kathleen (Tarr) Ray.  At the age of 66, he psased Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home in Manchester, MI.  Steve graduated from University High School in Bloomington, IN in 1970. He then went on to graduate from Purdue University in 1974 with a degree in Biology. Steve was National Account Manager for Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals for 32 years. He attended Sharon United Methodist Church. Steve enjoyed mowing and tinkering in the barn. He loved his home and family.

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Louis Wayne Hachey

of Manchester, MI, age 75, died Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his home. He was born March 27, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Joseph W. & Mary (Ross) Hachey.

Louie was a unique character and an avid sportsman.
   Character: one of the attributes that make up and distinguish an individual
   Avid: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
   Sportsman: a person who engages in sports such as hunting or fishing

“Avid” may not be a strong enough word for Louie’s many pursuits; perhaps if it were in all caps: AVID. He was an AVID pursuer of life, Alice was the love of his life, and if he wasn’t hunting or fishing, he was tending his garden. Louie loved to share his bounty, passing along the vegetables he grew, venison he hunted, or the fish he caught. He shared his passion and knowledge of the woods, lakes, and life-lessons with many, teaching everyone he encountered with a little bit of something.  He was an AVID storyteller of all the crazy and almost unbelievable escapades he’s had. If you knew him, you knew there was truth behind those words and you probably shook your head, chuckled a bit, and thought to yourself, “what an adventure this man had.” And what an adventure he had.

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Dorothea June “Dottie” Staffeld

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 91, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline. She was born June 26, 1927 in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Ovid Uriah and Rose Mae (Owens) Vermillion.  Dottie was born and raised in Monett, MO.  She earned a liberal arts degree from Wayne State University, and was head of the Navy's Department of Secret Information.  She was active in Chelsea's Friends of the Library, and a charter member of the Adult Learners Institute.

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Gunda Salyer


of Jackson, MI, age 86, died Friday, October 26, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson  She was born February 5, 1932 in Banburg, Germany.  She retired from Camp International after 36 years.  Gunda enjoyed crossword puzzles.

She was married to Ollie Salyer for 56 years, and he survives. She is also survived by a son, Jesse Henman of Vandercook Lake; a daughter, Sharon (Mike) Schoendorf of Michigan Center; a step-daughter, Kathryn Ryan of Allegan, MI and many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Salyer, and a daughter, Karen Jordan.

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