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Nancy Jane Harris

of Chelsea, Michigan, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2017. Nancy spent most of her 87 years in Petersburg, Michigan. She claimed to be a tomboy in her youth and loved climbing trees and bicycling.  Her parents, Stanley Alfred Elder and Florence Mabel Elder (Huston) had five children, Nancy being the eldest. Predeceased by her parents and three brothers, Blair and Paul in 1940 and Dennis in 2016, Nancy was incredibly close to her sister Rosemary with whom she shared a lifelong friendship. She graduated from Petersburg High School in 1947 as Valedictorian.  She attended the University of Toledo 1948-1949 and was an aspiring journalist.

Gerald "Jerry" Richard Kisner

Gerald “Jerry” Richard Kisner, of Carleton, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2017 in Carleton, Michigan with his family by his side. He was born February 4, 1939 in Weston, Michigan, the son of Estel and Katherine (Riesz) Kisner.

Jerry graduated from Hudson (MI) High School-1957 and Tri-State University(Angola IN)-1964.  He was a member of Monroe Church of the Nazarene.  Jerry worked 28 years as a Mechanical Engineer before retiring in 1992 with Chevrolet Powertrain.  He was a jack of all trades and could repair or build anything with precision and perfection.  Jerry was a strong family man and Christian. He taught his family to live and walk in the faith.

Jean Madonna Freysinger

age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Chelsea, Michigan. Born in Chelsea on October 2, 1927 to Earl and Cora (Hoover) Bauer, one of 11 children. She retired from Holiday Inn - Westbank in Ann Arbor in 1992. Jean resided in Adrian, Michigan for 23 years before moving back to Chelsea. Her unyielding love touched many. It was the simple things around her in life that she never took for granted, commenting daily how fortunate and thankful she was. Above all, Jean was absolutely devoted to her family. She was a woman of strong faith, believing in the strength of Jesus Christ’s grace and the beauty and peace that would await her.

Hager "Jack" Sizemore Jr.

on June 29, 2017, Hager “Jack” Sizemore, Jr. of Dexter, Michigan passed away at home, following an extended illness.  Jack was born January 29, 1956 to Alma Bailey and Hager Jack Sizemore, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death along with his brother Jeffrey Sizemore.  He is survived by his wife Merlene of 34 years; three daughters, Martha (Brent) Fordyce, Angela (Stacey) Reynolds,  Teresa (Donald) Oesterle; four sisters, Lisa (Craig) Carr, Kathy (Damien) Lucas, Teresa (Donal) Howard, Jill Sizemore; his step-father Harold Arnett; and step-mother Lorraine Sizemore.  Jack is also survived by four grandchildren, Sherri Reynolds, Cory Reynolds, Krystle (Roland) Campbell, Joshua (Jenny) Fordyce; and several other extended family members.

Arley Bessie Lake

of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Warren, MI, age 98, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born July 21, 1918 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Dorr and Louise Georgia (Nieding) Critchett. Arley worked at Detroit Bank and Trust as a bookkeeper and teller. She was a church musician at age 16, being an organist most of those years (53 years at East Detroit Evangelical United Brethren).  She lived in Warren for 32 years, coming to Chelsea in1991.  In retirement, Arley continued her playing at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel.  She taught Sunday School for many years. Arley held many local and district offices as a member of the United Methodist Women.  She was a member of the Chelsea First United Methodist Church.