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of Chelsea, MI, age 84, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in her home. She was born March 1, 1932 in Ionia, Michigan, the daughter of Leo M. & Eva (Bemis) Dent.
Barbara graduated from Lansing High School, and retired from U of M as the “vault keeper”. She enjoyed bowling in several leagues for 32 years, and also playing bingo. Barbara moved from Ann Arbor to Chelsea in 1989.
Chelsea, Michigan, age 96, died Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. He was born March 31, 1920 in New York, New York, the son of Maurice & Kate (Adler) Botwin. Stuart was an electronics engineer at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He lived in Silver Spring, Maryland for 65 years, before moving to Chelsea. Stuart was one-of-a-kind, with an artistic side. He enjoyed creating his own animation, charcoal drawing, and baking his own bread. He was a member of the movie club group and humor club in Maryland. Stuart was the most easy-going person you could meet.
of Chelsea, Michigan, age 96, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born October 14, 1920 in Boyers, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Carmen & Edith (McCall) Joseph. Mary moved to Chelsea in 2002. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, and former member of St. Martin DePorres in Warren. She was also a member of the Chelsea Women's Club.
Chelsea, Michigan, age 86, died Monday, October 31, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1929 in Detroit, the son of Stanley E. & Harriet (Tanner) Staffeld Sr. Stan served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelors in Mathematics. Stan became a Registered Professional Engineer, and spent most of his career at Chrysler, retiring as a Chief Engineer in Charge of all technical computing. He was active in Chelsea's Friends of the Library, and a charter member of the Chelsea Adult Learners Institute.
Our beloved Dixie, age 80, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor. She was born January 19, 1936 in Ada, Ohio, the daughter of Harold & Ada E. (Rudd) Rowe. Dixie graduated from Chelsea High School in 1953. She worked in the office at Chelsea Milling, and then Heydlauff's Appliance for 40 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Dixie liked to travel, especially in Northern Michigan with her family.