Betty Howard
Our Kentucky Wonder, Betty (Wireman) Howard, age 91, of Bradenton, FL passed away May 19, 2016 after living a life where every minute counted. Betty was born on July 6, 1924 in Magoffin County, KY, the daughter of George and Pokie (Hale) Wireman. On September 4, 1945 Betty married her one and only, Wiley Howard who preceded her in death December 14, 1985. Employed for 37 years at the Chelsea Methodist Home, Chelsea, MI, Betty was highly valued as an employee and friend. She loved first and foremost her family. She enjoyed and excelled at cooking, growing flowers, vegetables and friends.
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of Grass Lake, MI, formerly of Dearborn and Chelsea, age 68, died suddenly Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at his home. He was born September 29, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John M. & Amelia (Bates) McEachern.
of Chelsea, MI, formerly of Sterling, IL, age 88, died peacefully with her daughter at her side on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born December 2, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William & Delpha (Russell) Gerhart. Rosemary moved to Chelsea in 2003, coming from Sterling, IL. She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Rosemary worked as a realtor, and volunteered at Community General Hospital in Sterling, IL. She resided at CRC since 2003 where she worked in the gift shop for a few years. Rosemary was an avid reader. Thanks to Chelsea Library volunteers!
Michael John Zettelmaier, age 51, died Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Tavares, FL. He was born July 7, 1964 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of John L. Zettelmaier & Marie C. Warner. Mike graduated from Gobles High School in 1983, where he was a trombone player in the Gobles Marching Band. He enjoyed boating, fishing and motorcycles. His death was attributed to the long-term complications of previous injuries and surgeries.