Marie Evelyn Petsch
of Chelsea, Michigan, a
ge 75, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor after a long illness. She was born February 5, 1941 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Costas & Betty (Liskay) Cavadas.
Marie was a stay-at-home mom. She was a founding member and past president of Chelsea Historical Society. Marie attended Chelsea Assembly of God. She loved being artistic, drawing many Christmas and greeting cards. Marie enjoyed dancing, and cooking in the Greek tradition. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Chelsea, MI, formerly of Ypsilanti, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. She was born September 18, 1929 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Oscar P.M. & Esther L. (Gane) Ohlson. Joan worked for Judge Shea at the 14A District Court, Washtenaw County from 1974 until her retirement. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Ypsilanti, and attended the First Congregational Church of Chelsea. Joan volunteered at the Lutheran Church’s “Clothes Closet”. She had a lot of friends at the Pines in Chelsea, where she lived for the past year. Joan was a good cook. She enjoyed square dancing and crocheting baby blankets for gifts.
4/5/23 – 12/06/16
of Chelsea, MI and Vero Beach, FL, age 95, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born June 4, 1921 in Belmont, Michigan, the son of Otis & Elenor (Overly) Shears. Mr. Shears was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a member of Moose Lodge #1253 and the American Legion Post 31 in Chelsea, and was a Master Plumber by profession. He owned Hilltop Plumbing, the first plumbing company in Chelsea. Bob lived in Chelsea since 1941, and spent winters in Florida.