Barbara H. "Babs" Carroll
Age 80, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born January 8, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Frydryk Yemans and Jane (Thompson) Henkel. Babs was a longtime member of the recovery community, known and loved by many of us. She was an artist, and being serious about "giving back", she returned to college (Wayne State) at the age of 60, getting her Masters in Art Therapy. She came back to Ann Arbor and was a prime mover in founding the Art Therapy program at Dawn Farm. Babs was a member of the Washtenaw Alano Club. She was a Master Gardener, and an artist (painter). She went to High School at Kingswood School in Bloomfield Hills and got her BFA from Goddard College in Vermont.Angelo Alexander Angelocci
of Chelsea, MI, age 93, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. He was born October 16, 1926 in Trenton, MI, the son of Alexander “Angelo” & Agatha (Cima) Angelocci. Angelo graduated from Slocum Truax High School, in June of 1944. From there he was inducted into the United States Army infantry in Word War II. He served both in the United States and in Japan. He enrolled at Eastern Michigan University in 1947, where he met Joyce Gladys Hartung. He received his BS degree from Eastern Michigan University, in 1950, his MA from the University of Michigan in 1951 and his PhD from Wayne State University in 1962. Angelo’s teaching career began at Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI, 1951-1958. He then continued teaching at Western Washington State University in Bellingham, WA, 1962-1965 and taught at Eastern Michigan University 1965-1988. He was a professor in the Department of Special Education and a member of the Arm of Honor Fraternity at Eastern Michigan University. Professional affiliations included: life membership in the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association; member of the Michigan Speech, Language and Hearing Association; High Scope Educational Foundation; State Career Education Advisory Council; Washtenaw County United Way Board, and the People’s Community Hospital Authority. Other community interests included active participation in the Dexter Community Players and volunteering at the Chelsea Senior Center and ALI in Chelsea. Pastimes included travel, music, reading, theater, playing bridge, dining out and the company of his many friends. Church affiliations were with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Ypsilanti, St. James Episcopal Church, Dexter and most recently St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Chelsea. First and foremost, Angelo was devoted to his wife and family.
Leland "Lee" Clow
Leland “Lee” Clow of Grass Lake, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 61, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. He was born September 6, 1958, in Ann Arbor, the son of Paul Leland & Helen Elaine (Thurston) Clow.Kelly Love
Age 61, died on March 11th, 2020 at the University of Michigan Hospital with her family by her side. Kelly grew up in Dexter, Michigan on a farm on Scully Road. She always loved animals and they were a huge part of her life for its entirety. Growing up Kelly participated in 4-H activities showing horses. Aside from the horses, Kelly loved and cared for many other animals on the farm. Throughout her life Kelly rescued many animals, caring for them like she cared for people, deeply. Her most recent dog, Gracie, was her pride, her joy, and her best friend. Gracie came to her from the Humane Society of Huron Valley from a severe abuse case. Only Kelly was able to give enough patience and compassion to be able to nurse her back to health against all odds.
Professionally, Kelly dedicated her life to her nursing career, helping people in need of care as well. She spent many years working at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in both Ann Arbor and Chelsea. A favorite period in her adult life was during the years that she moved to Fairbanks, AK to work as a nurse there and explore the beautiful wilderness. She had so many adventures and treasured memories from her time there.
Deanna Lynn Petsch
Deanna Lynn Petsch of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 58, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was born March 5, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Frederick C. & Georgette “Marie” Evelyn (Cavadas) Petsch.