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Warren E. McArthur

Age 74, passed away from kidney failure Monday, October 23, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor surrounded by his family. He was born August 9, 1943 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Floyd Allen & Betty (Turner) McArthur.  Warren graduated from Jackson High School in 1961. He earned a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Michigan State University and a Master’s in Music Education and Administration from Wayne State University, and later a Master's in Hazardous Waste Management Law and Regulation from Wayne State University. Warren was a Band Director at Clintondale High School, University of Detroit High School, and Dexter High School, ending his teaching career in 1977. Warren and Judy owned and operated Chelsea Cleaners for many years, was a Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, and was an environmental consultant for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

Barbara Jane Crisenbery Kehoe

Age 86, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline. She was born April 9, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Wendell T. & Eleanor L. (Godley) Bather. Barbara graduated from Jackson High School in 1948. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Barbara  worked as an Executive Secretary for 12 years for General Motors in Hudson, OH and Toledo, OH, retiring  in 1986.  Barbara volunteered at the Chelsea Community Hospital since 1997. She enjoyed music and piano, and was an avid gardener.

Catherine Kwasny

of Saline, MI, formerly of Brooklyn, Farmington, Detroit, and Sicily, age 96, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Evangelical Home - Saline. She was born January 7, 1921 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Vincenzo & Concetta (diGrande) Trigilio. Catherine grew up in Sicily. She loved gardening and baking. Catherine was a member of St. Joseph Shrine in Brooklyn.

On January 28, 1950, she married Joseph B. Kwasny, and he preceded her in death in 1999. Survivors include a daughter, Christine K. (GarE) Maxton of Ann Arbor; a son, Robert J. Kwasny, two grandchildren, Adriana & Sophia Maxton.She was preceded in death by a son, Eugene D. Kwasny; her siblings, Santo Trigilio and Fiancesca Trigilio.

William G. Lockwood

of Chelsea, Michigan died unexpectedly Friday, October 13, 2017 at his home. He was born May, 1933 in Long Beach, CA, the son of William and Lois (Gearhart) Lockwood. Bill earned his Bachelors degree in Geology from Fresno State College and a Ph.D in Anthropology from the University of California, Berkeley. He served in the US Army from 1957-1959. Bill was Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, retiring in 1999. He specialized in the Balkans, Romany/Gypsy culture, ethnicity, and the anthropology of food and foodways. He enjoyed food and wine and was a long-time member of the Grand Crew and Culinary Historians of Ann Arbor. He also enjoyed mushrooming and was a beekeeper.

Charlotte Ann Schauer

Charlotte SchauerCharlotte was called to heaven by her Lord on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. Charlotte was born in Ann Arbor at Doctor Gates' Private Hospital on January 29, 1937, the only child of Albert and Hilda (Dietzel) Sell.  She spent most of her life on the family farm in Northfield Township where she was raised and where she and her husband, Chuck raised their family.  In 1994, she and Chuck moved to Chelsea, where they spent the rest of their lives.  On October 7, 1955, she married Charles Schauer at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Northfield Township.  They were married for 62 years.  Charlotte was a graduate of Ann Arbor High School, the class of 1955.  She worked for the Mariott Corporation before retiring to care for her aged parents.  She and a dear friend cleaned an office building in Ann Arbor for many years.  She belonged to St. John’s Lutheran Church for 57 years until moving to Chelsea. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.  Charlotte enjoyed watching the University of Michigan Hockey and Football teams and was a member of the Dekers Blue Line Club.  She also loved bowling, euchre, sailing on cruise ships, but her greatest joy was being with her grandchildren.