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Charles M. Stillion

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. He was born March 31, 1940 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Clarence Ira & Dorothy Stillion. Chuck graduated from Pioneer High School in 1958, and attended Washtenaw Community College to become a machinist. He was the owner of Stillion Industries from 1971 - 2007. Chuck was the former secretary of the Machining Association. He was a loving husband for 60 years. Chuck was also a loving and caring Dad and Grandpa, who will be sadly missed by his family.

Stanley A. "D" Payne

of Gibraltar, Michigan, age 91, who was always sensational but modest, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 11, 2020. He was born February 20, 1929 in Hazel Park, MI, the son of Robert and Nora (MacKenzie) Payne. Stanley served in the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where he was deployed for many years. He married his bride, Juanita (McPherson) on March 23, 1956, and they shared a storybook love for 63+ years. Stanley retired from Western Electric in Plymouth, MI. After his retirement, he continued to keep himself busy at Don Massey Cadillac, and Bally Total Fitness, where he always brought a smile to the face of his many co-workers.

John “Fred” Griffith

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, age 92, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Silver Maples Retirement Neighborhood. He was born January 5, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Edwin Amsden and Alene Margarete (Gerstner) Griffith.  He leaves his wife of 71 years, Bonnie (Bergren) Griffith; his daughter Linda, and son-in-law Terry Hurst of Dexter; granddaughters Julie Hurst of San Diego and Laurie Corcoran (William) of Brunswick, GA; two great-grandchildren; and many friends.

Karen R. Foster

of Garden City, MI, age 80, died Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home. She was born August 22, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Warren Everett & Mary M. (Hall) Kurtz.  Karen worked for Henry Ford Hospital for 35 years as a registered nurse in the neonatal until, intensive care unit, and later in continuing education of Ford employees. She was an avid baker, sewer, and knitter and enjoyed making things for her friends and family.
 

Richard Harold Bandrofchak, Jr.


April 26, 1960 - April 9, 2020
of Munith, MI
 
Rich died early Friday morning under the loving care of his daughter, Aireal. He lost his short battle with cancer. He is survived by his precious daughter Aireal and 2 step-daughters Amber and Andrea. He is also survived by a sister, Malissa. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother.