Obituaries

Gary Lee Bice

of Waterloo, MI, age 79, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home in Waterloo. He was born February 8, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama, the son of Wilburn & Sarah (Giles) Bice.  Gary attended high school in Lincoln Park, and then was drafted into the US Army, serving from 1965 to 1967. After returning from the Army, they moved to Waterloo where they raised their children. Gary owned American International Rental Car agency until 1991. He worked as a real estate appraiser after that. He loved being on the water, and was an avid Lions fan.

Jean Kay (Begole) Satterthwaite

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 83, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Legacy Assisted Living. She was born April 13, 1940, in Saline, Michigan, the daughter of Newland Henry and Neola Catherine (Bachman) Begole.

Jean graduated from Saline High School, class of '58. She received a one year secretarial certificate from Central Michigan University. She worked as a secretary at U of M in Ann Arbor, Fortune Industries in Chelsea, and 22 years at the Washtenaw Intermediate School in Ann Arbor. Jean was a member of the First Congregational Church in Chelsea. She loved garage sales, Taco Bell, word searches, casinos, and baking pretzels with Ron.

Sara "Sally" Hunt Nicola

Sally, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 27,2024 in Clermont, FL, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June, 20 1936, in Detroit, MI, graduate of Wayne Memorial High School class of 1954, former resident of Wayne, MI, Chelsea, MI, and Ellsworth, MI before retiring permanently to Clermont, FL.

A beloved spouse, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, and friend, Sally was known for her love of antique collecting, quilting, reading, bowling, and golfing. Sally loved volunteering for her local historical societies, and at First Congregational Church of Chelsea. She touched the lives of many with her friendship and generosity and left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were privileged to share in her journey.

Larry Grant Foster

Of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, passed away on February 25, 2024, at St. Joseph Hospital in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Marion, Ohio, on December 28, 1941, to Elizabeth (Stubs Dyer Stewart) and Harlan Foster.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rotha Foster, of Chelsea, Michigan; his son, Stephen Foster, and daughter-in-law, Heather Sayer; grandchildren, Alex Foster, and Samantha Foster, all residing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Wilma (Charles “Chip”) Winans of Chelsea, Michigan, and Sharon Fitzpatrick of Albuquerque, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Paul (Helen) Fitzpatrick of Munith, Michigan; and nephews, Adam Winans of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Robert Dieter of Tecumseh, Michigan.